JHBlancs
@jhblancs.bsky.social
he/him
A recently-laid off network engineer pretending he's not experiencing a quarter-life crisis wherein he abandons his career to release a video game. The Grand Planto Heists, releasing sometime in 2025, maybe Summer!
A recently-laid off network engineer pretending he's not experiencing a quarter-life crisis wherein he abandons his career to release a video game. The Grand Planto Heists, releasing sometime in 2025, maybe Summer!
If you see this, QTP with a video game that transports you back to your childhood
October 21, 2025 at 2:38 AM
If you see this, QTP with a video game that transports you back to your childhood
Inspired by @pcgamer.com 's Top 100 PC Games 2025 list, I mocked up a quick idea for a Head-to-Head voting game, where you can figure out YOUR top 100! ...Just so long as you're cool voting ~7k times.
drive.google.com/file/d/1dv7f...
drive.google.com/file/d/1dv7f...
October 21, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Inspired by @pcgamer.com 's Top 100 PC Games 2025 list, I mocked up a quick idea for a Head-to-Head voting game, where you can figure out YOUR top 100! ...Just so long as you're cool voting ~7k times.
drive.google.com/file/d/1dv7f...
drive.google.com/file/d/1dv7f...
I had a terminal case of "oh god tired" last stream, which cut it short. But I got a *tiny* victory.
You will notice this garden has *three* Tulips. It should have *Four*, but the fourth was taken away by me, and its being stolen was saved successfully in the SaveGame.
Little victories #gamedev
You will notice this garden has *three* Tulips. It should have *Four*, but the fourth was taken away by me, and its being stolen was saved successfully in the SaveGame.
Little victories #gamedev
September 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I had a terminal case of "oh god tired" last stream, which cut it short. But I got a *tiny* victory.
You will notice this garden has *three* Tulips. It should have *Four*, but the fourth was taken away by me, and its being stolen was saved successfully in the SaveGame.
Little victories #gamedev
You will notice this garden has *three* Tulips. It should have *Four*, but the fourth was taken away by me, and its being stolen was saved successfully in the SaveGame.
Little victories #gamedev
What video game do you consider perfect?
The Talos Principle 2. The perfect example of a sequel that pushes EVERY aspect of the original design. This is also probably the single greatest impact on my adult philosophy - if the puzzles scare you, use walkthroughs JUST to engage with the philosophy!
The Talos Principle 2. The perfect example of a sequel that pushes EVERY aspect of the original design. This is also probably the single greatest impact on my adult philosophy - if the puzzles scare you, use walkthroughs JUST to engage with the philosophy!
September 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
What video game do you consider perfect?
The Talos Principle 2. The perfect example of a sequel that pushes EVERY aspect of the original design. This is also probably the single greatest impact on my adult philosophy - if the puzzles scare you, use walkthroughs JUST to engage with the philosophy!
The Talos Principle 2. The perfect example of a sequel that pushes EVERY aspect of the original design. This is also probably the single greatest impact on my adult philosophy - if the puzzles scare you, use walkthroughs JUST to engage with the philosophy!
My love language is not commenting my code, but making my function names so long that they serve to make commenting redundant.
September 23, 2025 at 6:07 PM
My love language is not commenting my code, but making my function names so long that they serve to make commenting redundant.
Okay, today's stream is going to be offloading a LOT of stuff on my Level Bluep onto dedicated non-level-bluep stuff. Like good GOD this kabelsalat of code shouldn't be in the level >_< This is for *three* transition screens, all operating on the Tick. Horrific.
Live in 10!
www.twitch.tv/jhblancs
Live in 10!
www.twitch.tv/jhblancs
September 19, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Okay, today's stream is going to be offloading a LOT of stuff on my Level Bluep onto dedicated non-level-bluep stuff. Like good GOD this kabelsalat of code shouldn't be in the level >_< This is for *three* transition screens, all operating on the Tick. Horrific.
Live in 10!
www.twitch.tv/jhblancs
Live in 10!
www.twitch.tv/jhblancs
Today's invention: GNOME
TBH this is probably the first complex thing I've made. Looking forward to pushing myself to new heights as the days and weeks go on! #TheGrandPlantoHeists #indie #solodev #learning
TBH this is probably the first complex thing I've made. Looking forward to pushing myself to new heights as the days and weeks go on! #TheGrandPlantoHeists #indie #solodev #learning
September 19, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Today's invention: GNOME
TBH this is probably the first complex thing I've made. Looking forward to pushing myself to new heights as the days and weeks go on! #TheGrandPlantoHeists #indie #solodev #learning
TBH this is probably the first complex thing I've made. Looking forward to pushing myself to new heights as the days and weeks go on! #TheGrandPlantoHeists #indie #solodev #learning
lol "how hard can a garden gnome be to design?" at least I'm learnin blender
#indie #indiedev #blender #learning #whendoigettobegoodatthis #streaming
#indie #indiedev #blender #learning #whendoigettobegoodatthis #streaming
September 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM
lol "how hard can a garden gnome be to design?" at least I'm learnin blender
#indie #indiedev #blender #learning #whendoigettobegoodatthis #streaming
#indie #indiedev #blender #learning #whendoigettobegoodatthis #streaming
Was setting up a camera, trying to see if i could integrate a face cam into the upcoming streams, when I was reminded that I in fact do not have hair on my head and default camera options render my head as a beacon for flagging down passing aircraft.
September 17, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Was setting up a camera, trying to see if i could integrate a face cam into the upcoming streams, when I was reminded that I in fact do not have hair on my head and default camera options render my head as a beacon for flagging down passing aircraft.
A friend doing some art for me on #TheGrandPlantoHeists wanted a pose of a raccoon peeking out from behind a wall. It was then that I remembered the pack came with a few different raccoon skins... #indie #gamedev #solodev #whatevenisatexture
September 17, 2025 at 1:40 AM
A friend doing some art for me on #TheGrandPlantoHeists wanted a pose of a raccoon peeking out from behind a wall. It was then that I remembered the pack came with a few different raccoon skins... #indie #gamedev #solodev #whatevenisatexture
You've got mail(box)! The Kickstarter pre-launch page for The Grand Planto Heists is up now!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mor...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mor...
September 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
You've got mail(box)! The Kickstarter pre-launch page for The Grand Planto Heists is up now!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mor...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mor...
The line between studio and not studio blur
September 8, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The line between studio and not studio blur
Lunch, then ward to more scripting!
September 7, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Lunch, then ward to more scripting!
Waffle house for brekky :3
September 6, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Waffle house for brekky :3
My current daily grub: either rice n beans or a potato, plus pork or chicken.
September 2, 2025 at 8:27 PM
My current daily grub: either rice n beans or a potato, plus pork or chicken.
Obsessive tendencies with the blueprint nodes... must always pin the functions to the top left of any part of the grid.
August 26, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Obsessive tendencies with the blueprint nodes... must always pin the functions to the top left of any part of the grid.
And the other lil product of the day. Not great, but will do for the tech demo.
August 21, 2025 at 5:01 AM
And the other lil product of the day. Not great, but will do for the tech demo.
Another day, and more effort! 1/2 vids for you. WE GOT PETUNIAS!!! I need to adjust the colors to pop better, but I like the big look! #indiegamedev #sologamedev #eventuallyitlllookamazing
August 21, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Another day, and more effort! 1/2 vids for you. WE GOT PETUNIAS!!! I need to adjust the colors to pop better, but I like the big look! #indiegamedev #sologamedev #eventuallyitlllookamazing
Animal Control now has a lil theme song that follows them around! I need to dial in the attenuation, but damn if this doesn't feel good that audio is just... slotting into place.
Tomorrow I dig for good animal-feet-on-concrete sounds! #indiegamedev #solodev #progresseveryday #pushingtoademo
Tomorrow I dig for good animal-feet-on-concrete sounds! #indiegamedev #solodev #progresseveryday #pushingtoademo
August 20, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Animal Control now has a lil theme song that follows them around! I need to dial in the attenuation, but damn if this doesn't feel good that audio is just... slotting into place.
Tomorrow I dig for good animal-feet-on-concrete sounds! #indiegamedev #solodev #progresseveryday #pushingtoademo
Tomorrow I dig for good animal-feet-on-concrete sounds! #indiegamedev #solodev #progresseveryday #pushingtoademo
lmao, I think I MAJORLY misinterpreted the correct sounds for an animal scampering across a road. The vibe's more of a "Hey son, what are you doing in your bedroom?" "NOTHING MOM GO AWAY" sorta vibe.
Anyone got good ideas for simulating an animal scampering across asphalt? #indiegamedev #lmao
Anyone got good ideas for simulating an animal scampering across asphalt? #indiegamedev #lmao
August 19, 2025 at 10:05 PM
lmao, I think I MAJORLY misinterpreted the correct sounds for an animal scampering across a road. The vibe's more of a "Hey son, what are you doing in your bedroom?" "NOTHING MOM GO AWAY" sorta vibe.
Anyone got good ideas for simulating an animal scampering across asphalt? #indiegamedev #lmao
Anyone got good ideas for simulating an animal scampering across asphalt? #indiegamedev #lmao
I've been putting off an options menu for fear that it, like everything else in this journey, would consume FAR more of my time than expected!
Nah, this is MUCH easier! Also, first reveal of the demo's tracks, from @thespiralden.bsky.social #indiegamedev #solodev #whycantitallbethiseasy
Nah, this is MUCH easier! Also, first reveal of the demo's tracks, from @thespiralden.bsky.social #indiegamedev #solodev #whycantitallbethiseasy
August 17, 2025 at 1:44 AM
I've been putting off an options menu for fear that it, like everything else in this journey, would consume FAR more of my time than expected!
Nah, this is MUCH easier! Also, first reveal of the demo's tracks, from @thespiralden.bsky.social #indiegamedev #solodev #whycantitallbethiseasy
Nah, this is MUCH easier! Also, first reveal of the demo's tracks, from @thespiralden.bsky.social #indiegamedev #solodev #whycantitallbethiseasy