Dag - Counter Duck Games
@counterdag.bsky.social
Personal account of a former tutor, washed up smash player, writer of Pokemon fanfiction, currently trying to be a real game dev.
Current Project: House Rules
Current Project: House Rules
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Day 387
Sadly, bugfixing is the order of the day.
Sadly, bugfixing is the order of the day.
January 22, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Day 387
Sadly, bugfixing is the order of the day.
Sadly, bugfixing is the order of the day.
Day 386
I've spent most of today on a toilet. No progress.
Don't cry for me, I've done this to myself.
I've spent most of today on a toilet. No progress.
Don't cry for me, I've done this to myself.
January 21, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Day 386
I've spent most of today on a toilet. No progress.
Don't cry for me, I've done this to myself.
I've spent most of today on a toilet. No progress.
Don't cry for me, I've done this to myself.
Day 385
Mostly just research. Looking up Shatranj pieces for design ideas.
They're pretty simplistic. Which like... workable, but still...
Mostly just research. Looking up Shatranj pieces for design ideas.
They're pretty simplistic. Which like... workable, but still...
January 20, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Day 385
Mostly just research. Looking up Shatranj pieces for design ideas.
They're pretty simplistic. Which like... workable, but still...
Mostly just research. Looking up Shatranj pieces for design ideas.
They're pretty simplistic. Which like... workable, but still...
Day 384
I regret losing the previous version. sigh...
I regret losing the previous version. sigh...
January 19, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Day 384
I regret losing the previous version. sigh...
I regret losing the previous version. sigh...
Day 383
Unsure how much I'll do today. A friend got me Project Wingman for Christmas and I wanna give it a try.
I do adore the ace combat series and how absolutely bonkers it can get, and PW seems like the same but indie
Unsure how much I'll do today. A friend got me Project Wingman for Christmas and I wanna give it a try.
I do adore the ace combat series and how absolutely bonkers it can get, and PW seems like the same but indie
January 18, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Day 383
Unsure how much I'll do today. A friend got me Project Wingman for Christmas and I wanna give it a try.
I do adore the ace combat series and how absolutely bonkers it can get, and PW seems like the same but indie
Unsure how much I'll do today. A friend got me Project Wingman for Christmas and I wanna give it a try.
I do adore the ace combat series and how absolutely bonkers it can get, and PW seems like the same but indie
Day 382
Monthly today. I'll have my laptop, I MIGHT be able to show off House rules some today.
Monthly today. I'll have my laptop, I MIGHT be able to show off House rules some today.
January 16, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Day 382
Monthly today. I'll have my laptop, I MIGHT be able to show off House rules some today.
Monthly today. I'll have my laptop, I MIGHT be able to show off House rules some today.
Day 381
I'll get to gamedev stuff later.
Goddamn does it suck being a SNK apologist at times. What the hell was that AIslop ass trailer?
I'll get to gamedev stuff later.
Goddamn does it suck being a SNK apologist at times. What the hell was that AIslop ass trailer?
January 15, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Day 381
I'll get to gamedev stuff later.
Goddamn does it suck being a SNK apologist at times. What the hell was that AIslop ass trailer?
I'll get to gamedev stuff later.
Goddamn does it suck being a SNK apologist at times. What the hell was that AIslop ass trailer?
Day 380
Housesitting's wrapped for now, but back on in two weeks. Gonna take time to settle back in again.
I do want to start implementing and designing new pieces soon though.
Housesitting's wrapped for now, but back on in two weeks. Gonna take time to settle back in again.
I do want to start implementing and designing new pieces soon though.
January 15, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Day 380
Housesitting's wrapped for now, but back on in two weeks. Gonna take time to settle back in again.
I do want to start implementing and designing new pieces soon though.
Housesitting's wrapped for now, but back on in two weeks. Gonna take time to settle back in again.
I do want to start implementing and designing new pieces soon though.
Day 379
Okay... I'm better understanding the things here. Thanks to Lykrast, I can understand Betza better. I'm starting to put together a methodology on how I'm gonna assign piece and point values.
Okay... I'm better understanding the things here. Thanks to Lykrast, I can understand Betza better. I'm starting to put together a methodology on how I'm gonna assign piece and point values.
January 14, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Day 379
Okay... I'm better understanding the things here. Thanks to Lykrast, I can understand Betza better. I'm starting to put together a methodology on how I'm gonna assign piece and point values.
Okay... I'm better understanding the things here. Thanks to Lykrast, I can understand Betza better. I'm starting to put together a methodology on how I'm gonna assign piece and point values.
Day 378
At long last, I'm working on the Shogi pieces again...
and then getting distracted by other piece moves. ARGH!
At long last, I'm working on the Shogi pieces again...
and then getting distracted by other piece moves. ARGH!
January 13, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Day 378
At long last, I'm working on the Shogi pieces again...
and then getting distracted by other piece moves. ARGH!
At long last, I'm working on the Shogi pieces again...
and then getting distracted by other piece moves. ARGH!
Day 377
Little progress. Slow going atm. Just dumb things
Little progress. Slow going atm. Just dumb things
January 12, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Day 377
Little progress. Slow going atm. Just dumb things
Little progress. Slow going atm. Just dumb things
Day 376
Sorry, I guess I took the weekend off. I was feeling a bit tired, I guess.
Sorry, I guess I took the weekend off. I was feeling a bit tired, I guess.
January 11, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Day 376
Sorry, I guess I took the weekend off. I was feeling a bit tired, I guess.
Sorry, I guess I took the weekend off. I was feeling a bit tired, I guess.
Day 375
Oops it's past midnight. I spent today playing Kirby
Oops it's past midnight. I spent today playing Kirby
January 10, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Day 375
Oops it's past midnight. I spent today playing Kirby
Oops it's past midnight. I spent today playing Kirby
Day 374
I think today I work on the title screen. Even if not the final graphics, at least the final layout.
I think today I work on the title screen. Even if not the final graphics, at least the final layout.
January 9, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Day 374
I think today I work on the title screen. Even if not the final graphics, at least the final layout.
I think today I work on the title screen. Even if not the final graphics, at least the final layout.
Day 373
It's a good day when you make a new update and the game crashes your whole computer.
It's a good day when you make a new update and the game crashes your whole computer.
January 8, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Day 373
It's a good day when you make a new update and the game crashes your whole computer.
It's a good day when you make a new update and the game crashes your whole computer.
Day 372
I didn't do much today. Kinda just felt off.
I don't think I've been drinking enough water lately
I didn't do much today. Kinda just felt off.
I don't think I've been drinking enough water lately
January 7, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Day 372
I didn't do much today. Kinda just felt off.
I don't think I've been drinking enough water lately
I didn't do much today. Kinda just felt off.
I don't think I've been drinking enough water lately
Day 371
Just plugging away, nothing exciting just yet.
Just plugging away, nothing exciting just yet.
January 6, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Day 371
Just plugging away, nothing exciting just yet.
Just plugging away, nothing exciting just yet.
Day 370
Quiet workday. Added a small fix to the randaggro AI that'll make it actually go for Royal pieces and started working on the threat range stuff.
It's not ready just yet, but getting there. I also think I'll start on getting the quick piece descriptions ready.
Quiet workday. Added a small fix to the randaggro AI that'll make it actually go for Royal pieces and started working on the threat range stuff.
It's not ready just yet, but getting there. I also think I'll start on getting the quick piece descriptions ready.
January 5, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Day 370
Quiet workday. Added a small fix to the randaggro AI that'll make it actually go for Royal pieces and started working on the threat range stuff.
It's not ready just yet, but getting there. I also think I'll start on getting the quick piece descriptions ready.
Quiet workday. Added a small fix to the randaggro AI that'll make it actually go for Royal pieces and started working on the threat range stuff.
It's not ready just yet, but getting there. I also think I'll start on getting the quick piece descriptions ready.
Day 369
I'm just working on fixing stuff that's already here. I do have my Randaggro AI working now, at least. This AI just goes for the highest value capture moves with no respect to defense or exposed pieces.
I'm just working on fixing stuff that's already here. I do have my Randaggro AI working now, at least. This AI just goes for the highest value capture moves with no respect to defense or exposed pieces.
January 4, 2026 at 6:14 AM
Day 369
I'm just working on fixing stuff that's already here. I do have my Randaggro AI working now, at least. This AI just goes for the highest value capture moves with no respect to defense or exposed pieces.
I'm just working on fixing stuff that's already here. I do have my Randaggro AI working now, at least. This AI just goes for the highest value capture moves with no respect to defense or exposed pieces.
Day 368
Ralph Betza, I both revere and despise you.
So many goddamn pieces. So much goddamn work.
Ralph Betza, I both revere and despise you.
So many goddamn pieces. So much goddamn work.
January 3, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Day 368
Ralph Betza, I both revere and despise you.
So many goddamn pieces. So much goddamn work.
Ralph Betza, I both revere and despise you.
So many goddamn pieces. So much goddamn work.
Day 367
I wish I could tell you I ran off and made so much progress, but I've got to make plans first.
I wish I could tell you I ran off and made so much progress, but I've got to make plans first.
January 2, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Day 367
I wish I could tell you I ran off and made so much progress, but I've got to make plans first.
I wish I could tell you I ran off and made so much progress, but I've got to make plans first.
Day 366
Today starts a new year.
And so begins year 2 of development on House Rules.
#GameDev #Indiedev #Indie #IndieGame #Chess #ChessVariant #BoardGame #HouseRulesGame
Today starts a new year.
And so begins year 2 of development on House Rules.
#GameDev #Indiedev #Indie #IndieGame #Chess #ChessVariant #BoardGame #HouseRulesGame
December 31, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Day 366
Today starts a new year.
And so begins year 2 of development on House Rules.
#GameDev #Indiedev #Indie #IndieGame #Chess #ChessVariant #BoardGame #HouseRulesGame
Today starts a new year.
And so begins year 2 of development on House Rules.
#GameDev #Indiedev #Indie #IndieGame #Chess #ChessVariant #BoardGame #HouseRulesGame
Day 365
One full year. And what have I to show for it?
Oh, nothing. Just an accomplished goal.
House Rules has entered Alpha stage development. Playable builds have been exported to windows and linux.
#GameDev #IndieDev #Chess #ChessVariant #HouseRulesGame
One full year. And what have I to show for it?
Oh, nothing. Just an accomplished goal.
House Rules has entered Alpha stage development. Playable builds have been exported to windows and linux.
#GameDev #IndieDev #Chess #ChessVariant #HouseRulesGame
December 31, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Day 365
One full year. And what have I to show for it?
Oh, nothing. Just an accomplished goal.
House Rules has entered Alpha stage development. Playable builds have been exported to windows and linux.
#GameDev #IndieDev #Chess #ChessVariant #HouseRulesGame
One full year. And what have I to show for it?
Oh, nothing. Just an accomplished goal.
House Rules has entered Alpha stage development. Playable builds have been exported to windows and linux.
#GameDev #IndieDev #Chess #ChessVariant #HouseRulesGame
Day 364
I will get to it, just reflecting on a few things while there's company here.
Was playing Mortal Kombat lately. The AI can go fuck itself Jesus Christ.
I will get to it, just reflecting on a few things while there's company here.
Was playing Mortal Kombat lately. The AI can go fuck itself Jesus Christ.
December 30, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Day 364
I will get to it, just reflecting on a few things while there's company here.
Was playing Mortal Kombat lately. The AI can go fuck itself Jesus Christ.
I will get to it, just reflecting on a few things while there's company here.
Was playing Mortal Kombat lately. The AI can go fuck itself Jesus Christ.
Day 363
Started late. Working on tile effects now.
Started late. Working on tile effects now.
December 29, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Day 363
Started late. Working on tile effects now.
Started late. Working on tile effects now.