Casual Garage Coder
@casualgaragecoder.com
Indie game developer.
https://linktr.ee/casualgaragecoder
Co-founder of the Godot Barn @thegodotbarn.com
Top-chatter at
https://bsky.app/profile/indieverse.bsky.social
https://linktr.ee/casualgaragecoder
Co-founder of the Godot Barn @thegodotbarn.com
Top-chatter at
https://bsky.app/profile/indieverse.bsky.social
Want better looking water ? Go to @godotshaders.com.web.brid.gy , search "Absorption Based Stylized Water", copy/paste the code in the shader material, set some uniforms right, and voilà ! In 5 minutes, top. Thank you #GodotShaders ! #vfx #gamedev #Godot
February 12, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Want better looking water ? Go to @godotshaders.com.web.brid.gy , search "Absorption Based Stylized Water", copy/paste the code in the shader material, set some uniforms right, and voilà ! In 5 minutes, top. Thank you #GodotShaders ! #vfx #gamedev #Godot
Left : blocky prototype/raw data generation.
Right : interpolated terrain and "lakes" water mesh generation.
Next steps : Streams/Waterfall meshes generation and water LoD management (more specifically : mesh decimation when detailed meshing not required).
#Godot #procgen #terrain #gamedev
Right : interpolated terrain and "lakes" water mesh generation.
Next steps : Streams/Waterfall meshes generation and water LoD management (more specifically : mesh decimation when detailed meshing not required).
#Godot #procgen #terrain #gamedev
February 11, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Even if it's meant for prototyping purpose, the meshes are computed on the fly, it's clearly NOT the final use-case. But i'm still happy with the performances. Thinking about optimizing the mesh by merging patches ...or not ? local ripple effect when interacting with water maybe ? #procgen #gamedev
February 9, 2026 at 12:16 AM
I've chosen to divide the water meshes into two categories : still water/lakes and streams/rapids. For the former, I needed to compute a mesh that could expand on "non water" cells if the terrain interpolation allows it (red patches). Patches number depends on LoD. #procgen #Godot #gamedev
February 9, 2026 at 12:02 AM
As I worked on the water meshing, I've came across a subtle bug in my parametrized height computation. No big deal but it helped fixing my terrain/player camera obstruction management (although there's still an edge case with the frustum - check the bottom left corner). #Godot #gamedev #camera3D
February 8, 2026 at 1:25 PM
I'm not stalling. I'm thinking. Actively.
This "water mesh" problem is challenging and, to be honest, really interesting. After a good chat with a dear friend of mine, I've came up with an action plan. I think i'm on something here :) But in the meantime, admire some big failures ! #gamedev #procgen
This "water mesh" problem is challenging and, to be honest, really interesting. After a good chat with a dear friend of mine, I've came up with an action plan. I think i'm on something here :) But in the meantime, admire some big failures ! #gamedev #procgen
February 7, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Ported my new lakes and rivers algorithm to #Godot module as a replacement of the "not-so-great" former one. Really like the new generated features/configurations. However, this is only the prototype view. There's still work to do (compute finer geometries for the final render). #procgen #gamedev
January 31, 2026 at 8:47 PM
My rivers and lakes algorithm could be improved. But, as it's pretty simple as it is right now, I'm considering giving a snow explanation of it. Perhaps one of you will find some smart/out of the box" way to improve it or even simplify it even more. #ProcGen #GodotEngine
January 27, 2026 at 4:05 PM
My rivers and lakes algorithm could be improved. But, as it's pretty simple as it is right now, I'm considering giving a snow explanation of it. Perhaps one of you will find some smart/out of the box" way to improve it or even simplify it even more. #ProcGen #GodotEngine
Should i add more comments to the code i share as snippets, or is API description enough (entey points, parameters, signals) ?
January 25, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Should i add more comments to the code i share as snippets, or is API description enough (entey points, parameters, signals) ?
Let's bring some spice to a heightmap by adding lakes and rivers. The following @thegodotbarn.com contribution is a #Godot #gdscript snippet to quickly distribute water from a specified source. Enjoy ! thegodotbarn.com/contribution... #gamedev #solodev
Fast Lakes and Rivers Computation for Small Terrains
Given a relatively small heightmap (128x128 to 256x256), compute the water distribution from a source to the borders of the map
thegodotbarn.com
January 25, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Let's bring some spice to a heightmap by adding lakes and rivers. The following @thegodotbarn.com contribution is a #Godot #gdscript snippet to quickly distribute water from a specified source. Enjoy ! thegodotbarn.com/contribution... #gamedev #solodev
Made a major breakthrough on lakes and rivers computation. After stepping back for a while, i came back with a fresh mind and re-think my yet-steady-fast algorithm ("fill and flood back"). It is fast enough to be usable as a #gdscript in #Godot. So expect a contribution @thegodotbarn.com soon.
January 25, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Made a major breakthrough on lakes and rivers computation. After stepping back for a while, i came back with a fresh mind and re-think my yet-steady-fast algorithm ("fill and flood back"). It is fast enough to be usable as a #gdscript in #Godot. So expect a contribution @thegodotbarn.com soon.
Doing my part in the field of terrain rendering using level of detail : thegodotbarn.com/contribution...
Not as advanced technique as @passivestar.bsky.social 's tho (GPU based LOD using tessellation). Maybe digging this one next ! #gamedev #rendering #terrain
Not as advanced technique as @passivestar.bsky.social 's tho (GPU based LOD using tessellation). Maybe digging this one next ! #gamedev #rendering #terrain
January 24, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Doing my part in the field of terrain rendering using level of detail : thegodotbarn.com/contribution...
Not as advanced technique as @passivestar.bsky.social 's tho (GPU based LOD using tessellation). Maybe digging this one next ! #gamedev #rendering #terrain
Not as advanced technique as @passivestar.bsky.social 's tho (GPU based LOD using tessellation). Maybe digging this one next ! #gamedev #rendering #terrain
The article is still in review, but you can pull the #Godot project about terrain rendering here : codeberg.org/CasualGarage... #gamedev #solodev
godot-wandering-terrain
Short demonstration of the Wandering Mesh terrain rendering
codeberg.org
January 23, 2026 at 5:58 PM
The article is still in review, but you can pull the #Godot project about terrain rendering here : codeberg.org/CasualGarage... #gamedev #solodev
Reposted by Casual Garage Coder
❄️⛸️❄️It was amazing to show the first peek of the game to people at @mivsmagfest.bsky.social ❄️⛸️❄️
January 15, 2026 at 9:28 PM
❄️⛸️❄️It was amazing to show the first peek of the game to people at @mivsmagfest.bsky.social ❄️⛸️❄️
This kind of Open Source initiative should be supported. Codeberg (codeberg.org) is (basically) a git platform for FOSS projects with very interesting "guaranties" about the code openness and safety (yeah, i'm looking at you github).
#FOSS #sourcecontrol #git #codeberg
#FOSS #sourcecontrol #git #codeberg
January 23, 2026 at 3:44 PM
This kind of Open Source initiative should be supported. Codeberg (codeberg.org) is (basically) a git platform for FOSS projects with very interesting "guaranties" about the code openness and safety (yeah, i'm looking at you github).
#FOSS #sourcecontrol #git #codeberg
#FOSS #sourcecontrol #git #codeberg
Finally finished the "article" @thegodotbarn.com about the Wandering Mesh Terrain. Keep your expectations low. The article is still in peer-review. As I wrote it, the need for a minimal #Godot project to support it grown stronger.
#gamedev #writing
#gamedev #writing
January 21, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Finally finished the "article" @thegodotbarn.com about the Wandering Mesh Terrain. Keep your expectations low. The article is still in peer-review. As I wrote it, the need for a minimal #Godot project to support it grown stronger.
#gamedev #writing
#gamedev #writing
Article about this terrain rendering technique is on its way. But lower your expectations. It's not the mighty grail you're looking for ;) #gamedev #terrain #rendering
January 21, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Article about this terrain rendering technique is on its way. But lower your expectations. It's not the mighty grail you're looking for ;) #gamedev #terrain #rendering
Each time I'm saying that i work on the AI for one of my projects, I *need* to add "Not a generative one ! Fear not ! Just a plain old smokes and mirrors !".
What a time to live when you have to hastily clarify things ... #gamedev
What a time to live when you have to hastily clarify things ... #gamedev
January 20, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Each time I'm saying that i work on the AI for one of my projects, I *need* to add "Not a generative one ! Fear not ! Just a plain old smokes and mirrors !".
What a time to live when you have to hastily clarify things ... #gamedev
What a time to live when you have to hastily clarify things ... #gamedev
Reposted by Casual Garage Coder
I added implemented FLAK turrets and replaced 12 of the Carrier's CIWS with them.
Did that improve the balancing? Nah.
But hear me out: I rewatched all of Battlestar Galactica (2004) over Christmas.
That's it.
store.steampowered.com/app/4060820/...
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #godot #spacegame
Did that improve the balancing? Nah.
But hear me out: I rewatched all of Battlestar Galactica (2004) over Christmas.
That's it.
store.steampowered.com/app/4060820/...
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #godot #spacegame
January 14, 2026 at 8:13 PM
I added implemented FLAK turrets and replaced 12 of the Carrier's CIWS with them.
Did that improve the balancing? Nah.
But hear me out: I rewatched all of Battlestar Galactica (2004) over Christmas.
That's it.
store.steampowered.com/app/4060820/...
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #godot #spacegame
Did that improve the balancing? Nah.
But hear me out: I rewatched all of Battlestar Galactica (2004) over Christmas.
That's it.
store.steampowered.com/app/4060820/...
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #godot #spacegame
A new week begins! What are your current projects ? Are you making progress, or are you stuck ?
Good luck to you all. Don't hesitate to reach out to me here or on Discord if you're struggling. Perhaps i could help or at least be your rubber duck :)
#gamedev #indiegamedev #solodev
Good luck to you all. Don't hesitate to reach out to me here or on Discord if you're struggling. Perhaps i could help or at least be your rubber duck :)
#gamedev #indiegamedev #solodev
January 19, 2026 at 9:12 AM
A new week begins! What are your current projects ? Are you making progress, or are you stuck ?
Good luck to you all. Don't hesitate to reach out to me here or on Discord if you're struggling. Perhaps i could help or at least be your rubber duck :)
#gamedev #indiegamedev #solodev
Good luck to you all. Don't hesitate to reach out to me here or on Discord if you're struggling. Perhaps i could help or at least be your rubber duck :)
#gamedev #indiegamedev #solodev
Made some interesting progress on my side project that will benefit all the other projects. Especially a prototyping workflow in #godot / #gdscript that i could document.
But first, let's finish that article on wandering terrain mesh technique. Lower your expectations: it's not the smart. #gamedev
But first, let's finish that article on wandering terrain mesh technique. Lower your expectations: it's not the smart. #gamedev
January 17, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Lots of work to do. I'm still writing the article on the wandering terrain. But also working on a side project (tactical rogue like) and an addon for #godot. Let's not forget my main project, which depends on the former ones...
I'm doing my best, but it takes time, especially when you're part time.
I'm doing my best, but it takes time, especially when you're part time.
January 15, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Lots of work to do. I'm still writing the article on the wandering terrain. But also working on a side project (tactical rogue like) and an addon for #godot. Let's not forget my main project, which depends on the former ones...
I'm doing my best, but it takes time, especially when you're part time.
I'm doing my best, but it takes time, especially when you're part time.
Small #GodotTips about generic recursive directory browsing. #Godot #GodotEngine
thegodotbarn.com/contribution...
thegodotbarn.com/contribution...
Recursive File Browsing
Given a directory, recursively browse the files and apply a processing
thegodotbarn.com
January 4, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Small #GodotTips about generic recursive directory browsing. #Godot #GodotEngine
thegodotbarn.com/contribution...
thegodotbarn.com/contribution...