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TheDuckCow @theduckcow.com · 1d

Sharp edges/no normals: m̶o̶t̶o̶r̶c̶y̶c̶l̶e̶s̶ gamdevs use extreme caution

TheDuckCow @theduckcow.com · 1d

That's one small step for [mesh], one giant leap for [road].

Procedural intersections are officially in progress, major kudos to Picorims for the work thus far on this feature! #godot #procgen #gamedev

Details, if you are curious to follow along:
github.com/TheDuckCow/g...

Image of a road in a 3d godot editor looping around and connecting into a white triangle mesh without any materials or smoothing

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dr. Sybren @drsybren.bsky.social · 3d

Blender 5.0 has gone to beta phase!

Every day there will be a new build. Please download it frequently and test everything.

I can fix issues, but only if I know about them. In Blender, go to Help → Report a Bug. Thanks! 😻

builder.blender.org/download/dai...

#b3d #blender3d #development #devfund

Blender Builds - blender.org

Continuous build delivery with the latest features and fixes. Use at your own risk!

builder.blender.org

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TheDuckCow @theduckcow.com · 6d

On the primary bit: used to be candidates were selected within the parties and not directly by the public. Shifted in the 60's, ever since the prez position essentially required campaigning with overinflated goals rather than thoughtful arguments on political strategies to be elected by the party

TheDuckCow @theduckcow.com · 6d

"The first man put at the helm will be a good one. No body knows what sort may come afterwards. The Executive will be always increasing here, as elsewhere, till it ends in a Monarchy" -B Franklin

Great history insights, interesting point on how primaries used to run

www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5wQ...

The Declining Quality of American Leaders

YouTube video by Ryan Chapman

www.youtube.com

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TheDuckCow @theduckcow.com · 9d

Nice! Also I haven't had a chance to try the open world streaming repo but has been on my list. Once you have a hands on with the road generator, maybe we can have a chat to see about an official recommendation for how to approach it, or if any features are needed to make it smoother.

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TheDuckCow @theduckcow.com · 10d

Also created a parallel tracker for it here, in case you prefer to chime in on github: github.com/TheDuckCow/g...

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TheDuckCow @theduckcow.com · 10d

Hey all ye #godot Road Generator addon users - if you see this and you use the addon, please drop a reply with the version of Godot you're using (or join the poll in the community #coding channel itself to vote there).

Discord poll asking if Godot Road Generator users are on Godot 4.4 or later or not

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TheDuckCow @theduckcow.com · 13d

Rooting for you from a couple hours north 💪

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TheDuckCow @theduckcow.com · 14d

Another one bites the dust, this one has really hampered the ability to make procedural placements along roads. No longer!

#godot road generator, some testing tomorrow before merging and finally cutting the next release.

github.com/TheDuckCow/g...

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TheDuckCow @theduckcow.com · 14d

Officially at the stage of tutorial-driven-development for QoL improvements. Meaning, as I check how tutorial-worthy the current code is, I find and stamp out the awkward steps. Just here, a tweak to make it much easier to make bridge sections on the fly #godot #road #bridges

3D terrain from godot with various overlapping roads displayed

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TheDuckCow @theduckcow.com · 14d

Dang this took me awhile, but was an important issue to fix before the official release of the Terrain3D support for the #godot Road Generator addon.

To be merged shortly:
github.com/TheDuckCow/g...

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TheDuckCow @theduckcow.com · 19d

This is a pretty wild graph.

Currently watching through Fads' latest video, who points out it's a pretty global situation
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9my...

Chart titled "Percentage of Congress over the age of 70" which shows a sharp increase over the last 20 years, now exceeding 20%, more than double than any time previously.

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TheDuckCow @theduckcow.com · 19d

➡ www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohPT... at 24:35 for reference

Jimmy Kimmel & the FCC: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

YouTube video by LastWeekTonight

www.youtube.com

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TheDuckCow @theduckcow.com · 19d

Achievement unlocked, made it to Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

John Oliver crediting the Blue Sky post of the search interest over canceling Disney+

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Wheel Steal Game @wheelstealgame.com · 20d

Hello Wheelers! Next #devlog is up - did you hear about our guest speaker from Criterion Games and new #godot Road Generator features? If not, stop by for a quick read - and remember to support our open source project if you can by becoming a member or lending a hand

www.patreon.com/posts/septem...

September devlog thumbnail featuring the underside road geometry feature recently added

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TheDuckCow @theduckcow.com · 21d

For whom it may be relevant

bsky.app/profile/did:...

TheDuckCow @theduckcow.com · 21d

You know, it's been quite a while since I've posted a tutorial - got this one ready just in time for you all

TheDuckCow @theduckcow.com · 21d

You know, it's been quite a while since I've posted a tutorial - got this one ready just in time for you all

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TheDuckCow @theduckcow.com · 28d

I've dealt with code signing for Mac and windows if you need any pointers, just not in the context of Godot. Familiar with the matrix runner.. and how messy it can get with several runif steps for specific platforms.

TheDuckCow @theduckcow.com · 28d

Oh interesting haven't seen the "merge" step before. I'm used to the multi artifact approach, is that necessary for distribution / installation of gdextension?

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TheDuckCow @theduckcow.com · 29d

Very relatable - but still completely worth it. Good luck and godspeed (and I kinda hope you beat me to doing that before I have time to look more at the rope addon, as I saw I'd need to get compiling to work hehe)

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TheDuckCow @theduckcow.com · Sep 12

Looks super slick! May give it a try sometime

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TheDuckCow @theduckcow.com · Sep 10

For sure, maybe by then I'll have a demo with some actual materials to really show it off 😁
bsky.app/profile/whee...

Wheel Steal Game @wheelstealgame.com · Jul 29

What good are roads without a world to rest upon? Great updates from @theduckcow.com under the guidance of TokisanGames (maker of the #godot Terrain3D plugin) to create this dual-plugin integration.

Want to test it out? Comment on GitHub if you've got any feedback!
github.com/TheDuckCow/g...

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TheDuckCow @theduckcow.com · Sep 10

Look at that, the Godot Road Generator was just featured in a "10 ESSENTIAL addons for Godot 4" video by @mreliptik.bsky.social!

Just barely too soon to tease Terrain3D sync and other recent updates, but still - super appreciate the mention (at the start no less)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVvI...

10 ESSENTIAL addons for Godot 4

YouTube video by MrElipteach

www.youtube.com

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TheDuckCow @theduckcow.com · Sep 8

Final result: Roads can now have UV'd undersides, useful for bridges. Fully interpolates between individual RoadPoints, including to an "off" mode, but defaults to parents so you can assign for the parent road container or overall system.

Merged into dev from github.com/TheDuckCow/g...

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