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🔟 pancelor.itch.io/make-ten-deluxe - out now!
making short games, learning how to make longer ones too
- games: pancelor.itch.io/
- website/blog/etc: pancelor.com/
making short games, learning how to make longer ones too
- games: pancelor.itch.io/
- website/blog/etc: pancelor.com/
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heads up that bluesky doesnt show posts from other languages by default on your timeline, and its cutting you off from a lot of the community
go to bsky.app/settings/lan... and deselect any language from this setting, or else you might not see any of the new japanese users at all!
go to bsky.app/settings/lan... and deselect any language from this setting, or else you might not see any of the new japanese users at all!
December 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
heads up that bluesky doesnt show posts from other languages by default on your timeline, and its cutting you off from a lot of the community
go to bsky.app/settings/lan... and deselect any language from this setting, or else you might not see any of the new japanese users at all!
go to bsky.app/settings/lan... and deselect any language from this setting, or else you might not see any of the new japanese users at all!
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sometimes we just wanna climb up things to see if we can do it, maybe to get a nice view, or to learn a new hiding spot. it's frustrating if every nook has "rewards"
in discone, most paths are uncharted, and you will climb and parkour them with your friends
#gamedev #indiegame #screenshotsaturday
in discone, most paths are uncharted, and you will climb and parkour them with your friends
#gamedev #indiegame #screenshotsaturday
December 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
sometimes we just wanna climb up things to see if we can do it, maybe to get a nice view, or to learn a new hiding spot. it's frustrating if every nook has "rewards"
in discone, most paths are uncharted, and you will climb and parkour them with your friends
#gamedev #indiegame #screenshotsaturday
in discone, most paths are uncharted, and you will climb and parkour them with your friends
#gamedev #indiegame #screenshotsaturday
the result is less coupling, in a way that feels sort of obvious in retrospect. but coming at it from the concrete goalpost of "can I delete this line of code without changing ANYTHING else" seems to help me sometimes
November 15, 2025 at 8:11 PM
the result is less coupling, in a way that feels sort of obvious in retrospect. but coming at it from the concrete goalpost of "can I delete this line of code without changing ANYTHING else" seems to help me sometimes
I like making individual lines of code deletable. like, no:
```
hit_obj = try_move(dx,dy)
if hit_obj then
try_push(hit_obj,dx,dy)
end
```
but instead:
```
try_move(dx,dy)
try_push(dx,dy)
```
I feel a bit bad checking for obstacles twice, but its _so_ good for keeping the complexity demons out
```
hit_obj = try_move(dx,dy)
if hit_obj then
try_push(hit_obj,dx,dy)
end
```
but instead:
```
try_move(dx,dy)
try_push(dx,dy)
```
I feel a bit bad checking for obstacles twice, but its _so_ good for keeping the complexity demons out
November 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I like making individual lines of code deletable. like, no:
```
hit_obj = try_move(dx,dy)
if hit_obj then
try_push(hit_obj,dx,dy)
end
```
but instead:
```
try_move(dx,dy)
try_push(dx,dy)
```
I feel a bit bad checking for obstacles twice, but its _so_ good for keeping the complexity demons out
```
hit_obj = try_move(dx,dy)
if hit_obj then
try_push(hit_obj,dx,dy)
end
```
but instead:
```
try_move(dx,dy)
try_push(dx,dy)
```
I feel a bit bad checking for obstacles twice, but its _so_ good for keeping the complexity demons out
thanks!
interesting point about tostr()->"". here's lua 5.4:
> function f(x) if x>0 then return x end end
> tostring(f(10))
10
> tostring(f(-4))
<error>
I can't decide whether to be horrified or not haha. I think I like your way better!
interesting point about tostr()->"". here's lua 5.4:
> function f(x) if x>0 then return x end end
> tostring(f(10))
10
> tostring(f(-4))
<error>
I can't decide whether to be horrified or not haha. I think I like your way better!
November 15, 2025 at 7:22 PM
thanks!
interesting point about tostr()->"". here's lua 5.4:
> function f(x) if x>0 then return x end end
> tostring(f(10))
10
> tostring(f(-4))
<error>
I can't decide whether to be horrified or not haha. I think I like your way better!
interesting point about tostr()->"". here's lua 5.4:
> function f(x) if x>0 then return x end end
> tostring(f(10))
10
> tostring(f(-4))
<error>
I can't decide whether to be horrified or not haha. I think I like your way better!
and now the bug I was originally trying to track down:
```
function strwidth(str)
local x,y=?str, 0, 10000
printh(tostr(x).." "..tostr(y))
return x,y
end
strwidth("²7⁶y5sTART")
```
this prints (to host console) `7y5sTART nil` (??)
```
function strwidth(str)
local x,y=?str, 0, 10000
printh(tostr(x).." "..tostr(y))
return x,y
end
strwidth("²7⁶y5sTART")
```
this prints (to host console) `7y5sTART nil` (??)
November 15, 2025 at 4:58 AM
and now the bug I was originally trying to track down:
```
function strwidth(str)
local x,y=?str, 0, 10000
printh(tostr(x).." "..tostr(y))
return x,y
end
strwidth("²7⁶y5sTART")
```
this prints (to host console) `7y5sTART nil` (??)
```
function strwidth(str)
local x,y=?str, 0, 10000
printh(tostr(x).." "..tostr(y))
return x,y
end
strwidth("²7⁶y5sTART")
```
this prints (to host console) `7y5sTART nil` (??)
another separate bug:
```
function strwidth(str)
x,y=print(str, 0, 10000)
printh(tostr(x).." "..tostr(y))
return x,y
end
strwidth("hi")
```
this prints `nil nil` when run inside a cart, should be `23 10011` instead
```
function strwidth(str)
x,y=print(str, 0, 10000)
printh(tostr(x).." "..tostr(y))
return x,y
end
strwidth("hi")
```
this prints `nil nil` when run inside a cart, should be `23 10011` instead
November 15, 2025 at 4:46 AM
another separate bug:
```
function strwidth(str)
x,y=print(str, 0, 10000)
printh(tostr(x).." "..tostr(y))
return x,y
end
strwidth("hi")
```
this prints `nil nil` when run inside a cart, should be `23 10011` instead
```
function strwidth(str)
x,y=print(str, 0, 10000)
printh(tostr(x).." "..tostr(y))
return x,y
end
strwidth("hi")
```
this prints `nil nil` when run inside a cart, should be `23 10011` instead
("what other effects that might have" hm now when I open a new code tab, newlines show an inverted n when highlighted. go figure)
November 15, 2025 at 4:33 AM
("what other effects that might have" hm now when I open a new code tab, newlines show an inverted n when highlighted. go figure)
, tho idk what other effects that might have. p8scii seems to still work in carts after a tiny bit of testing.
also, `print(nil)` doesn't work unless I change the early-out condition to `if (select("#",...) == 0)`
also, `print(nil)` doesn't work unless I change the early-out condition to `if (select("#",...) == 0)`
November 15, 2025 at 4:17 AM
, tho idk what other effects that might have. p8scii seems to still work in carts after a tiny bit of testing.
also, `print(nil)` doesn't work unless I change the early-out condition to `if (select("#",...) == 0)`
also, `print(nil)` doesn't work unless I change the early-out condition to `if (select("#",...) == 0)`
heyyo, bug report for ya: printing from carts acts weird -- print(true) doesn't print anything. someone pointed me to /system/lib/print.lua, where they noticed printing to windows acts differently from the console. changing `_print_p8scii(str` to `_print_p8scii(_tostring(str)` seems to fix it,
November 15, 2025 at 4:15 AM
heyyo, bug report for ya: printing from carts acts weird -- print(true) doesn't print anything. someone pointed me to /system/lib/print.lua, where they noticed printing to windows acts differently from the console. changing `_print_p8scii(str` to `_print_p8scii(_tostring(str)` seems to fix it,
did some sort of engine change speed up the credits? I laughed so hard the first time I beat it but then I saw that one early video and I swear they looked slower. I've been wondering about it ever since. great game
November 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
did some sort of engine change speed up the credits? I laughed so hard the first time I beat it but then I saw that one early video and I swear they looked slower. I've been wondering about it ever since. great game
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Judge rules George R.R. Martin and other authors can sue OpenAI for copyright infringement
• Said ChatGPT generated 'Game of Thrones' content similar enough to infringe copyright
• OpenAI’s motion to dismiss was denied
• Said ChatGPT generated 'Game of Thrones' content similar enough to infringe copyright
• OpenAI’s motion to dismiss was denied
October 30, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Judge rules George R.R. Martin and other authors can sue OpenAI for copyright infringement
• Said ChatGPT generated 'Game of Thrones' content similar enough to infringe copyright
• OpenAI’s motion to dismiss was denied
• Said ChatGPT generated 'Game of Thrones' content similar enough to infringe copyright
• OpenAI’s motion to dismiss was denied
nicee :D did it work first try? both times I've tested it I had a typo or two
September 29, 2025 at 5:29 AM
nicee :D did it work first try? both times I've tested it I had a typo or two
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Reminder: applications for the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant close tomorrow evening! (23:59 Pacific Daylight Time)
grants.draknek.org
Good luck to everyone applying :)
grants.draknek.org
Good luck to everyone applying :)
Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant
The Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant is a grant opportunity for game developers from traditionally underrepresented groups and backgrounds who are interested in designing and developing puzzle games.
grants.draknek.org
September 27, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Reminder: applications for the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant close tomorrow evening! (23:59 Pacific Daylight Time)
grants.draknek.org
Good luck to everyone applying :)
grants.draknek.org
Good luck to everyone applying :)
I wish! But I don't think it will be. not sure tbh.
September 27, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I wish! But I don't think it will be. not sure tbh.
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I'll be at Vancouver Game Garden tomorrow with @tallywinkle.itch.io, showcasing Make Ten Deluxe and giving a #pico8 talk. come by and grab a sticker!
September 27, 2025 at 8:36 AM
I'll be at Vancouver Game Garden tomorrow with @tallywinkle.itch.io, showcasing Make Ten Deluxe and giving a #pico8 talk. come by and grab a sticker!
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Awesome game demos and art aren't the only things at this weekend's Vancouver Game Garden! 🌼
We also have a great lineup of free, drop-in talks on both days of the event! Saturday will see showcases of specific game engines and Sunday will highlight a variety of indie game dev topics ✨
We also have a great lineup of free, drop-in talks on both days of the event! Saturday will see showcases of specific game engines and Sunday will highlight a variety of indie game dev topics ✨
September 23, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Awesome game demos and art aren't the only things at this weekend's Vancouver Game Garden! 🌼
We also have a great lineup of free, drop-in talks on both days of the event! Saturday will see showcases of specific game engines and Sunday will highlight a variety of indie game dev topics ✨
We also have a great lineup of free, drop-in talks on both days of the event! Saturday will see showcases of specific game engines and Sunday will highlight a variety of indie game dev topics ✨
and if you are not nearby vancouver (aka most people in the world) the game's on sale for the weekend: itch.io/s/160818/van... . not quite as exciting as going to an event! but I do what I can
vangamegarden sale by pancelor
A bundle by pancelor, $12.50 for CEREALMAN, Make Ten Deluxe
itch.io
September 27, 2025 at 8:41 AM
and if you are not nearby vancouver (aka most people in the world) the game's on sale for the weekend: itch.io/s/160818/van... . not quite as exciting as going to an event! but I do what I can
I'll be at Vancouver Game Garden tomorrow with @tallywinkle.itch.io, showcasing Make Ten Deluxe and giving a #pico8 talk. come by and grab a sticker!
September 27, 2025 at 8:36 AM
I'll be at Vancouver Game Garden tomorrow with @tallywinkle.itch.io, showcasing Make Ten Deluxe and giving a #pico8 talk. come by and grab a sticker!
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Vancouver Game Garden 2025 is TOMORROW!! 🎮🌱
Join us on September 27 & 28 at the Roundhouse Community Center for this free, all-ages event full of indie game demos, a video-game-artist alley, educational talks from speakers like Daniel Mullins, Davey Wreden, and Maddy Thorson, and cool prizes! ✨
Join us on September 27 & 28 at the Roundhouse Community Center for this free, all-ages event full of indie game demos, a video-game-artist alley, educational talks from speakers like Daniel Mullins, Davey Wreden, and Maddy Thorson, and cool prizes! ✨
September 26, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Vancouver Game Garden 2025 is TOMORROW!! 🎮🌱
Join us on September 27 & 28 at the Roundhouse Community Center for this free, all-ages event full of indie game demos, a video-game-artist alley, educational talks from speakers like Daniel Mullins, Davey Wreden, and Maddy Thorson, and cool prizes! ✨
Join us on September 27 & 28 at the Roundhouse Community Center for this free, all-ages event full of indie game demos, a video-game-artist alley, educational talks from speakers like Daniel Mullins, Davey Wreden, and Maddy Thorson, and cool prizes! ✨
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Checking out that metroidvania everyone says crashed the Steam store
store.steampowered.com/app/2232950/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2232950/...
Bobo The Cat on Steam
In this Marioid styled game you can help little cat Bobo. Jump on enemies, run, scratch and spit furballs to fight your way back home. Bobo feels completely powerless and struggles to get in shape at ...
store.steampowered.com
September 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Checking out that metroidvania everyone says crashed the Steam store
store.steampowered.com/app/2232950/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2232950/...
"repeatedly reinventing my whole gamedev practice" -- too real! welcome welcome
July 18, 2025 at 11:25 PM
"repeatedly reinventing my whole gamedev practice" -- too real! welcome welcome
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July 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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SAG-AFTRA Members Approve 2025 Video Game Agreement. www.sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-me...
July 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
SAG-AFTRA Members Approve 2025 Video Game Agreement. www.sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-me...
ah I should have dug a bit more! I see you've confirmed it's a bug (www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=150...)
Using fetch() for images no longer works in 0.2.0e-0.2.0g
www.lexaloffle.com
July 9, 2025 at 11:55 PM
ah I should have dug a bit more! I see you've confirmed it's a bug (www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=150...)