Category Archives: Lessons Learned

Dev Log 11: Entities preview 0.8.0

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Dreamer

One of the most difficult parts of working on this project has been the use of Unity DOTS. Unity DOTS is very much in is early infancy stages being that is a preview package. This being a solo developed project … Continue reading →

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Devtober Weekend Recap

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Dreamer

The first weekend of devtober has been majorly wasted. The majority of the code that I have written will need to be refractored and redesign. Ultimately I brought too much of the object-oriented thought process into ECS data oriented design. … Continue reading →

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Transitioning to DOTS: Part 1

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Dreamer

From the moment Unity ECS announce, I immediately took interest in it. I downloaded the beta and started playing around with the tools and sample codes in the Project GIT. After playing with samples and trying to integrate into my … Continue reading →

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Optimization Tips: Does It Have Be Updated Every Frame?

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Dreamer

One topic does not get enough coverage in my eyes is Game Optimization. As self-taught developer, it has been difficult to learn how to effectively optimize games.  I feel as if most article on optimization should be title “Don’t Make … Continue reading →

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Dev Log 004: Back Online

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Dreamer

After three long and torturous weeks, my mine system is finally back online. While travelling for work, there was a heavy storm around my place, which cause several sequential blackouts in the course of a few hours. The storm shorted out … Continue reading →

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Tax Consequences of Crowdfunding

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Dreamer

Every so often, I come across information that is invaluable to starter Indies Devs.  There is a lot of information that we need to know. And let’s be honest the internet is not always the most accurate place to look … Continue reading →

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Always Back Up

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Dreamer

My father used to say I bought lesson is the best kind if you don’t pay too dearly. Last night I was once again learned a lesson that has been talk to me over and over again. Maintaining proper backs … Continue reading →

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