Saddistic Game Philosopher

NEW BLOG AT:

saddist — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:33:35 +0000

It’s been a couple of years since I last posted, I thought why not start again.

You can visit my new blog at, www.reande.co.cc (stands for research and development).

Transferring of blogs

saddist — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:58:01 +0000

All posting as of today will be done over at www.gameresearch.wordpress.com. The layout is more organized and doesn’t look as messy. Regular post will be harder to follow, but just view the recent post or view by archive.

Gravity Get Gory With New Horrow World

saddist — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 15:03:28 +0000

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Now this is what I’m talking about, a twisted mmorpg!

Special: The 2007 Game AI Awards

saddist — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:09:48 +0000

I’ve always had an interest in AI development. Something about being able to design, code and implement an intelligent set of instructions that could some day, be so highly advance it could replace us. I’ve come across this article at Gamasutra with the title “The 2007 Game AI Awards”. I’m not particularly interested in the awards its self but the research of the design.

LINK

Skybox

saddist — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 19:17:28 +0000

GameDev.net Forum link: Skybox

A bit more research on the: Skybox Wiki

Free Professional Game Development Environment

saddist — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 14:28:20 +0000

The Microsoft Visual Studio Express Edition has now incorporated the DarkGDK framework to allow both student game developers and hobbyist a chance to quickly adapt in the game development industry through the use of their API.

DarkGDK

Article Link: The Game Creators: Issue 59

The Microsoft VC++ 2008 Express edition. You can download this from the Microsoft Visual Studio website.

The Game Creators DarkGDK package, also available for download from the Microsoft Visual Studio website.

The August 2007 DirectX 9.0c SDK, click here to download directly from the Microsoft file servers.

Installation Guide

Link: Installation Guide

The Game Design Portfolio: Is There Such a Thing?

saddist — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:01:31 +0000

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This article is perfect motivational reading at this point in time as I am currently in the process of creating a prototype game. The prototype will be in flash to learn simple things like collecting and creating a collection of simple images and graphics that I can include in my main game design later which will be implemented in C++. This will also allow me to provide a portfolio for reference to companies that I can and will apply for in the future as needed.

Q&A/Essay: ‘Smith Sam’ Talks Gold Farming, Power Leveling

saddist — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 11:55:29 +0000

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Power leveling players no longer need to sit and grind the wee hours of the early morning in order to gain levels. Instead they just need to have money. Its definitely a good business, especially if situated in Asian countries due to lower labor cost. Leigh Alexander from Worlds in Motion does a bit of research on the topic; company Usfine and their integration in the power leveling business.

Playing to Learn

saddist — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 23:21:35 +0000

Link: click here

I’m sure every person who is currently doing a study tell their parents (if your a student) some thing similar to this article. It stops your parents from saying your doing nothing all day when your actually playing games….. There are some points in this article that I do not agree with so I have only highlighted the points that interest me. Again it is not throughly highlighted. What is important is that this article has listed down points that we were probably to lazy to jog down even onto a piece of paper.

It is regular reading of articles similar to this that keep us on track, but it once again hard to get down to just some thing so basic as reading. I have read tons and tons of articles similar to this but each time they bring back a little motivational sprite that still exist within myself to keep going.

A Student dilemma

saddist — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:15:28 +0000

I’ve come to a dilemma.

Back in the days I used to always think of going back to england. Now I’m here and my studies are probably the most important aspect of my life. My personal future depends on it. But is it worth it when certain factors tend to play a role. So I’ve come to the point, where I have to decide what is more important.

What is more important?
Studying in London or going back to Malaysia. Both of which I can continue studying. And each with their own advantages and disadvantages.

To be continued (I have to study for an exam now -_-”)….