Paul
@paulhamx.bsky.social
Pretty happy with my basic #picotron #bomberman bot AI. Now avoids being blown up and dead-ending where possible.
Having fun watching the chaos unfold with on-screen debug info.
Next thing will be to give them some aggression and a "smart" level.
#gamedev #retrogaming #arcade
Having fun watching the chaos unfold with on-screen debug info.
Next thing will be to give them some aggression and a "smart" level.
#gamedev #retrogaming #arcade
December 15, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Pretty happy with my basic #picotron #bomberman bot AI. Now avoids being blown up and dead-ending where possible.
Having fun watching the chaos unfold with on-screen debug info.
Next thing will be to give them some aggression and a "smart" level.
#gamedev #retrogaming #arcade
Having fun watching the chaos unfold with on-screen debug info.
Next thing will be to give them some aggression and a "smart" level.
#gamedev #retrogaming #arcade
#picotron #bomberman. Making power-ups desirable to the bots by using positive scoring and simple paths.
Next thing is to stop them getting trapped and blowing themselves up!
#gamedev
Next thing is to stop them getting trapped and blowing themselves up!
#gamedev
December 14, 2025 at 2:39 AM
#picotron #bomberman. Making power-ups desirable to the bots by using positive scoring and simple paths.
Next thing is to stop them getting trapped and blowing themselves up!
#gamedev
Next thing is to stop them getting trapped and blowing themselves up!
#gamedev
The primary directive of the bots in my #picotron #bomberman game is to not get blown up. Experimenting (I have no idea what I'm doing) with giving tiles a score (red is negative) and ensuring bots move to a higher score to avoid explosions.
Seems like an okay first step!
#gamedev #retrogaming
Seems like an okay first step!
#gamedev #retrogaming
December 13, 2025 at 11:40 PM
The primary directive of the bots in my #picotron #bomberman game is to not get blown up. Experimenting (I have no idea what I'm doing) with giving tiles a score (red is negative) and ensuring bots move to a higher score to avoid explosions.
Seems like an okay first step!
#gamedev #retrogaming
Seems like an okay first step!
#gamedev #retrogaming
For co-op play in my #bomberman #picotron game, I've decided p2 can wander outside of camera range like spelunky with just an indicator to show where they are.
Feels more intuitive than restricting movement or respawning them close to p1.
#gamedev #retrogaming #arcade
Feels more intuitive than restricting movement or respawning them close to p1.
#gamedev #retrogaming #arcade
December 10, 2025 at 9:05 AM
For co-op play in my #bomberman #picotron game, I've decided p2 can wander outside of camera range like spelunky with just an indicator to show where they are.
Feels more intuitive than restricting movement or respawning them close to p1.
#gamedev #retrogaming #arcade
Feels more intuitive than restricting movement or respawning them close to p1.
#gamedev #retrogaming #arcade
Playing about with bonus level ideas for my #picotron #bomberman game. Collect all the coins within a time limit, avoiding explosions from the "countdown blocks".
#gamedev #retrogaming
#gamedev #retrogaming
December 2, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Playing about with bonus level ideas for my #picotron #bomberman game. Collect all the coins within a time limit, avoiding explosions from the "countdown blocks".
#gamedev #retrogaming
#gamedev #retrogaming
Always intended to have a female main protagonist in my #picotron #bomberman game. Based on Pretty Bomber from various different console versions (SBM3 & Sega), the result is exactly what I wanted!
#gamedev #arcade #retrogaming
#gamedev #arcade #retrogaming
November 27, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Always intended to have a female main protagonist in my #picotron #bomberman game. Based on Pretty Bomber from various different console versions (SBM3 & Sega), the result is exactly what I wanted!
#gamedev #arcade #retrogaming
#gamedev #arcade #retrogaming
Scrolling levels added for my #picotron #bomberman game.
Really like the simple, clear look of super bm3 & the sega/pce versions. My eyesight really struggled with the 3d switch version I played recently (my intro to bomberman) so keeping it clear is key for me.
#gamedev #retrogaming
Really like the simple, clear look of super bm3 & the sega/pce versions. My eyesight really struggled with the 3d switch version I played recently (my intro to bomberman) so keeping it clear is key for me.
#gamedev #retrogaming
November 25, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Scrolling levels added for my #picotron #bomberman game.
Really like the simple, clear look of super bm3 & the sega/pce versions. My eyesight really struggled with the 3d switch version I played recently (my intro to bomberman) so keeping it clear is key for me.
#gamedev #retrogaming
Really like the simple, clear look of super bm3 & the sega/pce versions. My eyesight really struggled with the 3d switch version I played recently (my intro to bomberman) so keeping it clear is key for me.
#gamedev #retrogaming
My #picotron #bomberman game has had a facelift. I love the simplicity of the NES & PC Engine graphics & also the arcade version. Have "borrowed" some of the tiles etc for now & player sprites are a bit of a mash-up - but I like them.
#gamedev #arcade #retrogaming
#gamedev #arcade #retrogaming
November 22, 2025 at 4:37 AM
My #picotron #bomberman game has had a facelift. I love the simplicity of the NES & PC Engine graphics & also the arcade version. Have "borrowed" some of the tiles etc for now & player sprites are a bit of a mash-up - but I like them.
#gamedev #arcade #retrogaming
#gamedev #arcade #retrogaming
Feel I'm getting a fairly solid version of #bomberman in place for my next #picotron project. CPU players are something I'll worry about later on. Want to get the single player and co-op basics in place first.
#gamedev #retrogaming
#gamedev #retrogaming
November 15, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Feel I'm getting a fairly solid version of #bomberman in place for my next #picotron project. CPU players are something I'll worry about later on. Want to get the single player and co-op basics in place first.
#gamedev #retrogaming
#gamedev #retrogaming
November 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
November 8, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Next #picotron project?
Need to get a solid #bomberman engine in place first and see where that takes me. I have some ideas for different modes based on previous projects I've started but never finished.
Normal and Detonator bombs in place. Up to 4 players.
#gamedev #retrogaming #nes #arcade
Need to get a solid #bomberman engine in place first and see where that takes me. I have some ideas for different modes based on previous projects I've started but never finished.
Normal and Detonator bombs in place. Up to 4 players.
#gamedev #retrogaming #nes #arcade
November 7, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Next #picotron project?
Need to get a solid #bomberman engine in place first and see where that takes me. I have some ideas for different modes based on previous projects I've started but never finished.
Normal and Detonator bombs in place. Up to 4 players.
#gamedev #retrogaming #nes #arcade
Need to get a solid #bomberman engine in place first and see where that takes me. I have some ideas for different modes based on previous projects I've started but never finished.
Normal and Detonator bombs in place. Up to 4 players.
#gamedev #retrogaming #nes #arcade
Visiting the UK (forgot how grey autumn was over here!) and hundred up reading a late birthday present from my sister. Absolutely loving “Arcade Game Typography”. Will definitely try to incorporate some fancier fonts into my next #pocotron project, whatever that might be!
October 15, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Visiting the UK (forgot how grey autumn was over here!) and hundred up reading a late birthday present from my sister. Absolutely loving “Arcade Game Typography”. Will definitely try to incorporate some fancier fonts into my next #pocotron project, whatever that might be!
This is Radar Rally on #picotron by myself AND @gentspixelclub.bsky.social 🎉
This is the Radar Rally on the #picotron by @paulhamx.bsky.social
🕹️ youtu.be/BoEB1YkQ97U 🕹️
We are a hobbyist channel - can you join our Discord ?
👉 discord.gg/DuswzTmxAt 👈
#retrogaming
🕹️ youtu.be/BoEB1YkQ97U 🕹️
We are a hobbyist channel - can you join our Discord ?
👉 discord.gg/DuswzTmxAt 👈
#retrogaming
Radar Rally - this is peak Picotron gaming from Paul Hammond of inspired by an arcade classic
YouTube video by Gentlemen's Pixel Club
youtu.be
October 8, 2025 at 6:54 PM
This is Radar Rally on #picotron by myself AND @gentspixelclub.bsky.social 🎉
Radar Rally, my take on games like #rallyx is now live!
pahammond.itch.io/radar-rally
Can be played online or downloaded to play locally.
A massive thank you to @gentspixelclub.bsky.social for all their help and input into the game.
#gamedev #retrogaming #picotron #arcade #pico8
pahammond.itch.io/radar-rally
Can be played online or downloaded to play locally.
A massive thank you to @gentspixelclub.bsky.social for all their help and input into the game.
#gamedev #retrogaming #picotron #arcade #pico8
Radar Rally by pahammond
1980's style arcade maze racing action
pahammond.itch.io
October 8, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Radar Rally, my take on games like #rallyx is now live!
pahammond.itch.io/radar-rally
Can be played online or downloaded to play locally.
A massive thank you to @gentspixelclub.bsky.social for all their help and input into the game.
#gamedev #retrogaming #picotron #arcade #pico8
pahammond.itch.io/radar-rally
Can be played online or downloaded to play locally.
A massive thank you to @gentspixelclub.bsky.social for all their help and input into the game.
#gamedev #retrogaming #picotron #arcade #pico8
Quick update on my #picotron game "Radar Rally" which is based on #rallyx. With the help of @gentspixelclub.bsky.social, this is just about done.
Just added an option to make the radar clearer as shown but, apart from that, ready to release in the day or so!
#gamedev #arcade #retrogaming
Just added an option to make the radar clearer as shown but, apart from that, ready to release in the day or so!
#gamedev #arcade #retrogaming
October 7, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Quick update on my #picotron game "Radar Rally" which is based on #rallyx. With the help of @gentspixelclub.bsky.social, this is just about done.
Just added an option to make the radar clearer as shown but, apart from that, ready to release in the day or so!
#gamedev #arcade #retrogaming
Just added an option to make the radar clearer as shown but, apart from that, ready to release in the day or so!
#gamedev #arcade #retrogaming
My #RallyX inspired game, Radar Rally has been a WIP for over 5 months (ever since @gentspixelclub.bsky.social mentioned it)! Finally has #chiptune title music.
Its also got a map editor and the ability to create custom "map packs". Just polishing up to do now!
#gamedev #arcade #retrogaming
Its also got a map editor and the ability to create custom "map packs". Just polishing up to do now!
#gamedev #arcade #retrogaming
August 31, 2025 at 8:23 AM
My #RallyX inspired game, Radar Rally has been a WIP for over 5 months (ever since @gentspixelclub.bsky.social mentioned it)! Finally has #chiptune title music.
Its also got a map editor and the ability to create custom "map packs". Just polishing up to do now!
#gamedev #arcade #retrogaming
Its also got a map editor and the ability to create custom "map packs". Just polishing up to do now!
#gamedev #arcade #retrogaming
Haven't posted an update on my #picotron #rallyx inspired game - Radar Rally - in ages. Work on it has been sporadic but it's getting there, thanks to @gentspixelclub.bsky.social
Lots of game modes, including mirrored tracks!
#gamedev #retrogaming #arcade
Lots of game modes, including mirrored tracks!
#gamedev #retrogaming #arcade
July 29, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Haven't posted an update on my #picotron #rallyx inspired game - Radar Rally - in ages. Work on it has been sporadic but it's getting there, thanks to @gentspixelclub.bsky.social
Lots of game modes, including mirrored tracks!
#gamedev #retrogaming #arcade
Lots of game modes, including mirrored tracks!
#gamedev #retrogaming #arcade
I'll wait for the reviews of the #gamercard but, on the surface, "take my money!"
www.grantsinclair.com/gamercard
Can run #pico8 but will it run #picotron??? - that would make it an absolute no-brainer!
www.grantsinclair.com/gamercard
Can run #pico8 but will it run #picotron??? - that would make it an absolute no-brainer!
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July 23, 2025 at 2:55 AM
I'll wait for the reviews of the #gamercard but, on the surface, "take my money!"
www.grantsinclair.com/gamercard
Can run #pico8 but will it run #picotron??? - that would make it an absolute no-brainer!
www.grantsinclair.com/gamercard
Can run #pico8 but will it run #picotron??? - that would make it an absolute no-brainer!
Very excited to have the #switch2. Thanks @ebgamesau.bsky.social Napier!
Now an exercise in self control: I’m not going to be able to open it for over a week since I’m going on holiday 😢😱
Now an exercise in self control: I’m not going to be able to open it for over a week since I’m going on holiday 😢😱
June 5, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Very excited to have the #switch2. Thanks @ebgamesau.bsky.social Napier!
Now an exercise in self control: I’m not going to be able to open it for over a week since I’m going on holiday 😢😱
Now an exercise in self control: I’m not going to be able to open it for over a week since I’m going on holiday 😢😱
This x 100. Biggest external influence on my upbringing by far.
Has made me love wildlife and the environment and, be able to answer some pretty random stuff in pub quizzes 😂
Has made me love wildlife and the environment and, be able to answer some pretty random stuff in pub quizzes 😂
Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉
Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.
You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.
You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
May 8, 2025 at 10:12 PM
This x 100. Biggest external influence on my upbringing by far.
Has made me love wildlife and the environment and, be able to answer some pretty random stuff in pub quizzes 😂
Has made me love wildlife and the environment and, be able to answer some pretty random stuff in pub quizzes 😂
After a brief test of a solid radar for #picotron Radar Rally, I've reverted to transparent again but with smaller icons with an outline. This should now be visible whatever the mode or colour scheme. Thanks for quick feedback @minionsoft.bsky.social
#gamedev #alwayslistentofeedback 😀 #rallyx
#gamedev #alwayslistentofeedback 😀 #rallyx
May 7, 2025 at 10:22 AM
After a brief test of a solid radar for #picotron Radar Rally, I've reverted to transparent again but with smaller icons with an outline. This should now be visible whatever the mode or colour scheme. Thanks for quick feedback @minionsoft.bsky.social
#gamedev #alwayslistentofeedback 😀 #rallyx
#gamedev #alwayslistentofeedback 😀 #rallyx
Trying a solid background for the radar in #picotron Radar Rally. This is necessary in "rat race" mode otherwise you can't see the cars but thinking of adopting it everywhere (at worst, an option). Just that much clearer!
@gentspixelclub.bsky.social, comments?
#gamedev #rallyx #retrogaming
@gentspixelclub.bsky.social, comments?
#gamedev #rallyx #retrogaming
May 7, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Trying a solid background for the radar in #picotron Radar Rally. This is necessary in "rat race" mode otherwise you can't see the cars but thinking of adopting it everywhere (at worst, an option). Just that much clearer!
@gentspixelclub.bsky.social, comments?
#gamedev #rallyx #retrogaming
@gentspixelclub.bsky.social, comments?
#gamedev #rallyx #retrogaming
How much can I pack into my #picotron Radar Rally map editor??
Border style added (sprites are placeholders). Thinking the border style will also dictate the background music for the level (since I'm running out of space 😂).
#gamedev #rallyx #arcade #retrogaming
Border style added (sprites are placeholders). Thinking the border style will also dictate the background music for the level (since I'm running out of space 😂).
#gamedev #rallyx #arcade #retrogaming
May 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
How much can I pack into my #picotron Radar Rally map editor??
Border style added (sprites are placeholders). Thinking the border style will also dictate the background music for the level (since I'm running out of space 😂).
#gamedev #rallyx #arcade #retrogaming
Border style added (sprites are placeholders). Thinking the border style will also dictate the background music for the level (since I'm running out of space 😂).
#gamedev #rallyx #arcade #retrogaming
Made a few Radar Rally changes based on great feedback from @gentspixelclub.bsky.social including the ability to make the chasers go into "flee" mode at the start of a level for a few seconds.
#picotron #gamedev #retrogaming #arcade #rallyx
#picotron #gamedev #retrogaming #arcade #rallyx
May 5, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Made a few Radar Rally changes based on great feedback from @gentspixelclub.bsky.social including the ability to make the chasers go into "flee" mode at the start of a level for a few seconds.
#picotron #gamedev #retrogaming #arcade #rallyx
#picotron #gamedev #retrogaming #arcade #rallyx