ASU Game Certificate Devlog Devlog - itch.iohttps://odobos.itch.io/game-dev-ta-devloghttps://odobos.itch.io/game-dev-ta-devlog/devlog/675713/a-guide-to-writing-a-good-rules-documentA Guide to Writing a Good Rules Documenthttps://odobos.itch.io/game-dev-ta-devlog/devlog/675713/a-guide-to-writing-a-good-rules-documentFri, 02 Feb 2024 20:56:17 GMTdevlogThe key to writing a good rules document is simplicity. It should be easy to follow and the rules themselves should be easy to find. Have sections for: materials, images, set-up, RULES (AKA your game...

]]>https://odobos.itch.io/game-dev-ta-devlog/devlog/670334/how-to-write-a-sample-play-documentHow to Write a Sample Play Documenthttps://odobos.itch.io/game-dev-ta-devlog/devlog/670334/how-to-write-a-sample-play-documentFri, 02 Feb 2024 20:47:54 GMTdevlogThis post is an introduction to writing a good sample play document. Remember, the sample play document is more than just a series of steps, it’s a narrative. I find that the easiest way to write it...

]]>https://odobos.itch.io/game-dev-ta-devlog/devlog/442183/procedural-generation-vs-random-generationProcedural Generation vs Random Generationhttps://odobos.itch.io/game-dev-ta-devlog/devlog/442183/procedural-generation-vs-random-generationFri, 21 Oct 2022 22:49:31 GMTdevlogNow that we're in the height of final project season, this week's devlog is going to talk about the differences between procedural generation and random generation and which one you can utilize in you...

]]>https://odobos.itch.io/game-dev-ta-devlog/devlog/436148/introduction-to-state-machinesIntroduction to State Machineshttps://odobos.itch.io/game-dev-ta-devlog/devlog/436148/introduction-to-state-machinesFri, 07 Oct 2022 21:37:55 GMTdevlogThis week we'll cover the basics of state machines and how to utilize them in your project. A State Machine is defined as a device that can be in a set number of stable conditions depending on its pre...

]]>https://odobos.itch.io/game-dev-ta-devlog/devlog/431221/tips-for-writing-a-good-pitch-documentTips for Writing a Good Pitch Documenthttps://odobos.itch.io/game-dev-ta-devlog/devlog/431221/tips-for-writing-a-good-pitch-documentFri, 23 Sep 2022 20:10:25 GMTdevlogThis week we'll be reviewing some tips for writing a pitch document. Layout A good way to start out your pitch document is by organizing a table of contents on the first or second page (assuming your...

]]>https://odobos.itch.io/game-dev-ta-devlog/devlog/427913/good-debugging-practicesGood Debugging Practiceshttps://odobos.itch.io/game-dev-ta-devlog/devlog/427913/good-debugging-practicesFri, 16 Sep 2022 19:25:21 GMTdevlogFor this week's devlog, we'll be giving tips for debugging your code in Gamemaker Studio. Comments Comments are pieces of text in a code file that are not compiled when the game is run. They are denot...

]]>https://odobos.itch.io/game-dev-ta-devlog/devlog/423550/integrating-github-with-gamemaker-studioIntegrating Github with Gamemaker Studiohttps://odobos.itch.io/game-dev-ta-devlog/devlog/423550/integrating-github-with-gamemaker-studioFri, 02 Sep 2022 20:43:58 GMTdevlogFor the first TA devlog this semester, we'll be doing a tutorial on how to integrate Github with Gamemaker Studio. Github is a version control tool that you can use for project collaboration. While it...

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