Beldarak

Julian_Invictus, 18 days ago to advice

Someone asked me recently about the ability to "Read the Room" and whether or not this was a skill that can be developed. I certainly believe it is a skill and can be cultivated. Perhaps the most impactful maxim which can guide us in this regard was taught to me by a Jedi Knight who went by the name Zenchi from the Temple of the Jedi Order. He told me, "Learn to Observe without needing to React."

The Internet, particularly the social media algorithm demon, has created an incentive not just to React to everything, but to Observe specifically to React. In this way we often bias our interpretation of that which we observe with a skew towards the least charitable interpretation so that our reaction can be as extreme as possible.

To counteract this and hone this skill of reading the room, we can practice several behaviors that will improve our lives.

First, be the last person to speak in an interaction. When you allow everyone else to have their say, it gives you a chance to examine their perspectives and gauge their intentions.

Second, questions are better than statements. The cultivation of curiosity leads to more robust conversations. A statement can often be viewed as dismissive or ultimate in nature, sometimes leaving a conversation partner feeling as though there's nothing left to say. Curiosity, by contrast, is almost always viewed as an invitation to continue discourse.

Third, speak in a way that is pleasant. We've been taught to rely on flippancy and sarcasm in modern discourse as we assume the intentions of others or deliberately misconstrue them to make ourselves look superior. By engaging with someone in a pleasant way, we can disarm hostility. Even if others fail to uphold this standard, we will still maintain our own peace which is of a value beyond measure.

#Advice #LifeSkills #Awareness #Curiosity #InterpersonalSkills #Discourse #Conversations #SocialMedia #Communication

noio, 1 month ago to random

if you're into "Pixel Art 3D" please try my Blender add-on "Pixel Unwrapper"

been using it for a while, and it's at a point where I can just smash "Unwrap" and no longer need manual touch ups! (after adding seams)

(also get in touch because I might need help soon )

grumpygamer, 1 month ago (edited 1 month ago) to random

When you first launch a game do you...

maxim, 1 month ago to gamedev

I am trying to make different options for object inspection. Do not pay attention HUD, only the mechanics are of interest now. What else exists, remember? I want to reproduce as many as possible in order to choose for game

#ScreenshotSaturday #gamedev #UnrealEngine5 #gamedesign #gaming #videogames #ue5 #indiedev #indiegames

video/mp4

djlink, 1 month ago to random

so many games made in Unity/GameMaker/etc that only have a Windows version on Steam, and no Mac and Linux. I know Mac complicates things with the notarization thing, but what about Linux? Thought commercial engines major selling point was cross-platform capabilities.

Beldarak, 1 month ago to gamedev French

Anyone got great recommendations for books talking (with tons of schemas!^^) about level-design, layout, etc...?

I feel like there's not much out there on internet about that subject and a ton of "level design" tutorials talk about the pixel-art/modelling aspects

I'm interested in how to create interesting map layouts.

I'd say I'm at the intermediate level on that picture and from there, I can't seem to go higher by myself

#gamedev #learning #leveldesign

noio, 1 month ago to random

i want to make the tires sink into soft terrains (sand, mud)
without installing a whole dynamic tire tracks system

anyone got inspiration for sane ways to do this?

(+ I'll tell you how i hacked it in this vid 🤫)

video/mp4

grumpygamer, 1 month ago to random

A $199 jump rope with a $12 monthly subscription. The world is doomed. I'm calling it.

https://www.theverge.com/24134172/crossrope-amp-jump-rope-set-review