ZQF
@zealousquakefan.bsky.social
Code monkey by day. Inept game dev by night. Fan of retro fps games, level design and garish dynamic lighting. Creating an unnamed FPS using Godot + Freedoom.
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FPS bullet hell test. A simple pattern requiring jumping and crouching. Quickly realised just holding crouch lets you dodge more precisely anyway so it just becomes a jumping test. Need to force the player to run round a pattern to make a precise duck important I think
FPS bullet hell test. A simple pattern requiring jumping and crouching. Quickly realised just holding crouch lets you dodge more precisely anyway so it just becomes a jumping test. Need to force the player to run round a pattern to make a precise duck important I think
November 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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FPS bullet hell test. A simple pattern requiring jumping and crouching. Quickly realised just holding crouch lets you dodge more precisely anyway so it just becomes a jumping test. Need to force the player to run round a pattern to make a precise duck important I think
FPS bullet hell test. A simple pattern requiring jumping and crouching. Quickly realised just holding crouch lets you dodge more precisely anyway so it just becomes a jumping test. Need to force the player to run round a pattern to make a precise duck important I think
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experimenting with enemy movement + projectile patterns to try and get the deathmatchy feel and reactive dodging I'm looking for.
experimenting with enemy movement + projectile patterns to try and get the deathmatchy feel and reactive dodging I'm looking for.
August 27, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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experimenting with enemy movement + projectile patterns to try and get the deathmatchy feel and reactive dodging I'm looking for.
experimenting with enemy movement + projectile patterns to try and get the deathmatchy feel and reactive dodging I'm looking for.
jfc
Matt Turnbull, Executive Producer at Xbox Game Studios Publishing - after the Microsoft layoffs - suggesting on Linkedin that may maybe people who have been let go should turn to AI for help. He seriously thought posting this would be a good idea.
![Post from Matt Turnbull:
These are really challenging times, and if you’re navigating a layoff or even quietly preparing for one, you’re not alone and you don’t have to go it alone.
I know these types of tools engender strong feelings in people, but I'd be remiss in not trying to offer the best advice I can under the circumstances. I’ve been experimenting with ways to use LLM AI tools (like ChatGPT or Copilot) to help reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with job loss.
Here are some prompt ideas and use cases that might help if you're feeling overwhelmed:
Career Planning Prompts:
“Act as a career coach. I’ve been laid off from a [role] in the game industry. Help me build a 30-day plan to regroup, research new roles, and start applying without burning out.”
“What kinds of game industry jobs could I pivot to with experience in [Production/Narrative/LiveOps/etc.]?”
Resume & LinkedIn Help
“Here’s my current resume. Give me three tailored versions: one for AAA, one for platform/publishing roles, and one for startup/small studio leadership.”
“Rewrite this resume bullet to highlight impact and metrics.”
“Draft a new LinkedIn ‘About Me’ section that focuses on my leadership style, shipped titles, and vision for game development.”
Networking & Outreach
“Draft a friendly message I can send to old coworkers letting them know I’m exploring new opportunities.”
“Write a warm intro message for reaching out to someone at [studio name] about a job posting.”
Emotional Clarity & Confidence
“I’m struggling with imposter syndrome after being laid off. Can you help me reframe this experience in a way that reminds me what I’m good at?”
No AI tool is a replacement for your voice or your lived experience. But at a time when mental energy is scarce, these tools can help get you unstuck faster, calmer, and with more clarity.
If this helps, feel free to share with others in your network.
Stay kind, stay smart, stay connected.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qpbuxrel3f3njvjw5rakf532/bafkreiei32dnyvihcdgifb5niw7rf65o2obawz5nschbc4czojo4ecgz4u@jpeg)
July 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
jfc
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Last day to sign up for my art blog newsletter before the next issue's out, all about ocean outposts! 70s-sci-fi-art.ghost.io#/portal/signup
Here's a preview, entirely featuring Colin Hay. Turns out Hay really liked painting things on the surface of the ocean.
Here's a preview, entirely featuring Colin Hay. Turns out Hay really liked painting things on the surface of the ocean.
June 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Last day to sign up for my art blog newsletter before the next issue's out, all about ocean outposts! 70s-sci-fi-art.ghost.io#/portal/signup
Here's a preview, entirely featuring Colin Hay. Turns out Hay really liked painting things on the surface of the ocean.
Here's a preview, entirely featuring Colin Hay. Turns out Hay really liked painting things on the surface of the ocean.
The fact Sql Server calls a byte a 'tiny int' is simultaneously cute and enraging.
April 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The fact Sql Server calls a byte a 'tiny int' is simultaneously cute and enraging.
Currently finding out how Ninja Gaiden 2 follows the grand tradition of character action games where the core combat is fantastic and everything else including half the bosses are completely awful and leave you asking why a lot.
April 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Currently finding out how Ninja Gaiden 2 follows the grand tradition of character action games where the core combat is fantastic and everything else including half the bosses are completely awful and leave you asking why a lot.
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Hacking on a little combat engine prototype. No specific influences.......
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January 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Hacking on a little combat engine prototype. No specific influences.......
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiedev #godotengine
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiedev #godotengine
October 31, 2024 at 10:24 PM