hiive
@hiivelabs.com
Developer with almost thirty years of experience. If you follow me expecting me to follow back, you are likely to be disappointed unless your posts interest me.
Remember: AI ≠ GenAI
https://hiivelabs.com/blog
Remember: AI ≠ GenAI
https://hiivelabs.com/blog
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hiive
@hiivelabs.com
· May 31
Welcome to bluesky 🙂
A little bit more work on my #Zertz #ML #boardgame visualization tools. I can now render an entire game, turn-by-turn from the SGF files on boardspace.net :)
October 30, 2025 at 7:21 PM
A little bit more work on my #Zertz #ML #boardgame visualization tools. I can now render an entire game, turn-by-turn from the SGF files on boardspace.net :)
First pass of #AI implementation for my #ML #Zertz #boardgame experiment. I've been working on the visualization of player 2 thinking.
Player 1 is Random.
Player 2 is MCTS.
If you look closely you can see the thinking visualization for player 2. It's especially noticeable on their first turn.
Player 1 is Random.
Player 2 is MCTS.
If you look closely you can see the thinking visualization for player 2. It's especially noticeable on their first turn.
October 26, 2025 at 2:10 AM
First pass of #AI implementation for my #ML #Zertz #boardgame experiment. I've been working on the visualization of player 2 thinking.
Player 1 is Random.
Player 2 is MCTS.
If you look closely you can see the thinking visualization for player 2. It's especially noticeable on their first turn.
Player 1 is Random.
Player 2 is MCTS.
If you look closely you can see the thinking visualization for player 2. It's especially noticeable on their first turn.
A little bit more #zertz #ml #boardgame fun. Mostly cosmetic, but it's fun to look at, if a little impractical.
October 22, 2025 at 9:57 PM
A little bit more #zertz #ml #boardgame fun. Mostly cosmetic, but it's fun to look at, if a little impractical.
So, anyone that knows me knows that I'm a sucker for cats. We have a feral cat colony in our neighborhood that I leave food out for on occasion (I've long since stopped trying TNR; it was a losing battle), and - because kittens are cute - I accidentally befriended one of the kittens. 1/2
October 22, 2025 at 1:17 PM
So, anyone that knows me knows that I'm a sucker for cats. We have a feral cat colony in our neighborhood that I leave food out for on occasion (I've long since stopped trying TNR; it was a losing battle), and - because kittens are cute - I accidentally befriended one of the kittens. 1/2
Given what I've seen of the content description, they would have done it more justice calling it 4.5e, but we'll see how it looks when it comes out!
A New Age of Grim & Perilous Adventure Awaits!
You’ve faced Chaos. You’ve survived corruption. You’ve stared into the face of death more times than you can count. Now it’s time to dive back in.
Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Fifth Edition Rulebook is coming soon!
#warhammerfantasy
You’ve faced Chaos. You’ve survived corruption. You’ve stared into the face of death more times than you can count. Now it’s time to dive back in.
Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Fifth Edition Rulebook is coming soon!
#warhammerfantasy
October 22, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Given what I've seen of the content description, they would have done it more justice calling it 4.5e, but we'll see how it looks when it comes out!
Okay, I'm cherry-picking, and I've still got some bugs to fix, but this is promising... #zertz #ml #boardgame fun.
October 20, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Okay, I'm cherry-picking, and I've still got some bugs to fix, but this is promising... #zertz #ml #boardgame fun.
Fun with the #boardgame #zertz #ml project. This image shows the equivalent permutations (via reflection/rotation) of a specific board state. The more equivalent permutations, the more we can reduce the state space we have to search.
October 18, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Fun with the #boardgame #zertz #ml project. This image shows the equivalent permutations (via reflection/rotation) of a specific board state. The more equivalent permutations, the more we can reduce the state space we have to search.
Managed to get some more time in on my #ML distraction project that I return to every six months or so - this is a board game called Zértz - one of the Gipf Project.
October 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Managed to get some more time in on my #ML distraction project that I return to every six months or so - this is a board game called Zértz - one of the Gipf Project.
October 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Managed to get some more time in on my #ML distraction project that I return to every six months or so - this is a board game called Zértz - one of the Gipf Project.
More fun tweaks on a side-#ML project I've been working on. I've added intention indicators. Green for placement, red for removal, blue for capture. (It's just random play right now, but I've been working on making sure the rules are enforced correctly. Not as easy as one would think.)
October 10, 2025 at 4:50 AM
More fun tweaks on a side-#ML project I've been working on. I've added intention indicators. Green for placement, red for removal, blue for capture. (It's just random play right now, but I've been working on making sure the rules are enforced correctly. Not as easy as one would think.)
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October 8, 2025 at 12:07 AM
It's been a while, but I finally got some time to work on the fun bits of a side-#ML project I've been working on. I don't get to play with this very often, so it's a nice break.
October 7, 2025 at 1:51 AM
It's been a while, but I finally got some time to work on the fun bits of a side-#ML project I've been working on. I don't get to play with this very often, so it's a nice break.
Proverbs 22:8 seems appropriate today. (Disclaimer: I'm not religious, but I do read a lot.)
September 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Proverbs 22:8 seems appropriate today. (Disclaimer: I'm not religious, but I do read a lot.)
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We continue to show QoL changes from the next Major Update!
• New indicator if an enemy has installed augments or implants.
• Equipment can be repaired with drag-n-drop.
P.S. Only 80 reviews left until 5000 total!
#WishlistWednesday #roguelike #turnbased #gamedev
• New indicator if an enemy has installed augments or implants.
• Equipment can be repaired with drag-n-drop.
P.S. Only 80 reviews left until 5000 total!
#WishlistWednesday #roguelike #turnbased #gamedev
September 10, 2025 at 9:52 AM
We continue to show QoL changes from the next Major Update!
• New indicator if an enemy has installed augments or implants.
• Equipment can be repaired with drag-n-drop.
P.S. Only 80 reviews left until 5000 total!
#WishlistWednesday #roguelike #turnbased #gamedev
• New indicator if an enemy has installed augments or implants.
• Equipment can be repaired with drag-n-drop.
P.S. Only 80 reviews left until 5000 total!
#WishlistWednesday #roguelike #turnbased #gamedev
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10/10, no notes
September 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
10/10, no notes
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For anyone who wanted a Rogue RSS feed, we've already got you covered:
Rogue.site/rss
Rogue.site/news/rss
Rogue.site/podcasts/rss
Rogue.site/editorials/rss
Rogue.site/guides/rss
Enjoy!
Rogue.site/rss
Rogue.site/news/rss
Rogue.site/podcasts/rss
Rogue.site/editorials/rss
Rogue.site/guides/rss
Enjoy!
September 3, 2025 at 1:37 AM
For anyone who wanted a Rogue RSS feed, we've already got you covered:
Rogue.site/rss
Rogue.site/news/rss
Rogue.site/podcasts/rss
Rogue.site/editorials/rss
Rogue.site/guides/rss
Enjoy!
Rogue.site/rss
Rogue.site/news/rss
Rogue.site/podcasts/rss
Rogue.site/editorials/rss
Rogue.site/guides/rss
Enjoy!
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The ONLY Pixel Art Guide You Need (Beginner to Advanced)
#gamedev #gamedevelopment #indiedev #gameart
#gamedev #gamedevelopment #indiedev #gameart
The ONLY Pixel Art Guide You Need (Beginner to Advanced)
Download GameMaker for FREE at https://opr.as/GM-JuniperDev1Looking to learn how to make good pixel art? This video talks about choosing a software and *how*...
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September 1, 2025 at 1:21 PM
The ONLY Pixel Art Guide You Need (Beginner to Advanced)
#gamedev #gamedevelopment #indiedev #gameart
#gamedev #gamedevelopment #indiedev #gameart
Great game!
August 25, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Great game!
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I don't have the proper words to say more than this now but
I was just laid off. My role at Giant Squid is being eliminated.
If your studio is looking for an environment artist, please let me know ASAP. I have 5+ years of experience.
thank you
I was just laid off. My role at Giant Squid is being eliminated.
If your studio is looking for an environment artist, please let me know ASAP. I have 5+ years of experience.
thank you
August 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I don't have the proper words to say more than this now but
I was just laid off. My role at Giant Squid is being eliminated.
If your studio is looking for an environment artist, please let me know ASAP. I have 5+ years of experience.
thank you
I was just laid off. My role at Giant Squid is being eliminated.
If your studio is looking for an environment artist, please let me know ASAP. I have 5+ years of experience.
thank you
When the assignment is to write about roguelikes, but you really don't want to write about roguelikes.
August 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
When the assignment is to write about roguelikes, but you really don't want to write about roguelikes.
Can't believe I forgot this gem. (3D Monster Maze).
August 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Can't believe I forgot this gem. (3D Monster Maze).
Alone in the Dark, 1992 creeped me out; his part, the zombie dog part, and the ballroom part.
Honorable mention goes to Silent Hill 2.
Honorable mention goes to Silent Hill 2.
August 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Alone in the Dark, 1992 creeped me out; his part, the zombie dog part, and the ballroom part.
Honorable mention goes to Silent Hill 2.
Honorable mention goes to Silent Hill 2.