(Early on, one requirement I gave it was not to use em-dashes for anything player-facing. It's kind of amusing (and a bit sad) at how often I see in its session self-talk something like "No em-dashes!" alongside much…
That's useful context, thanks. I might be in a grey area on that front. Vestiges has no genAI-created images, textures, etc. Pretty much all of the (non-text) visuals are generated at runtime using Godot's 2D vector…
Yes, the minigame is like Pazaak. I've prototyped two more radical variants that might also make the cut.
Thanks! I've been hesitant about Steam because of the strong anti-genAI sentiments there. (And the initial fee to post a game.) You are right, though, and I probably should just push past my reservations. (When I began…
I was an experienced game designer and producer (mostly RTS and narrative RPG). Some years ago, my career was derailed by major health developments. Since then, I haven't been able to work as I once did. I didn't expect…
That capitalization convention is included in the Associated Press Stylebook (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AP_Stylebook); the author's use of that convention is not evidence of any broader "allegiance." (Maybe some…
If you don't mind disclosing, for what type(s) of games is your game engine intended? (Also: I agree with your assessment. I'm not working on an engine, but I am working on a game, mostly/initially just for my own…
To be fair, pixelready said "average person," not "average American."
Sincere question: Do you have thoughts as to how we can invest our $ if our goal is to support the "good economy" instead of attempting to ride the wave of the rich getting richer? I would like to be part of the…
Specifically, the episode "Forks," in season 2. IMO, this episode can be enjoyed by someone otherwise unfamiliar with the show.
I don't know about SSI, but this isn't accurate for SSDI. For SSDI, if your earned income is more than $1110 in a month (for 2024), then you consume one of your 9 trial work months. That $1110 threshold is regardless of…
Besides just not using these services, wouldn't it also be necessary to divest any investments in any of these companies (even if through mutual/index funds, etc.)? I agree it is hard to not feel defeatist.
Well, I have a similar difficulty in analyzing myself. So you are not alone. But I also struggle hypothesizing others' reasons for behavior. I can readily empathize with others, but often can't transfer from the…
> Diet and exercise are extremely effective in treating type 1 diabetes. But some exogenous insulin (and other medications) are usually still required. I think you are misinformed about Type 1 diabetes. Maybe you are…
The entire system is too complicated, and the CGM too variable in accuracy, for such calibration to work in the way I think you are suggesting. Each time the CGM is applied, the situation is different because of the…
Suppose you lose your job while your house is badly underwater. You are unable to make mortgage payments and selling your house would leave you saddled with part of your mortgage still.
Thanks. :) Gosh, no. (Too much additional work for the benefit, for us.) We've used Unity, but we expect to transition to Unreal in the future as Unity's direction in recent years unfortunately has been ominous.
(FWIW, the studio with which I'm affiliated (https://digimancygames.com) is focused on narrative-driven CRPGs in the vein of games like PS:T and Disco Elysium. We have assembled three of the Disco Elysium writers and…
I believe your recollection to be accurate. The lead designer (Chris Avellone), who I think was the primary author of this document, is often playful and energetic/hyperbolic with his language, yet is extremely focused…
Yes, it is a very selfish act. Imagine how must pain they must be in to act in this way, to dismiss or not realize how much harm they will cause. Imagine how much pain they must be in to demonstrate such extreme…
It depends on the specifics of her situation. If the 30% is the chance of it being curative (as opposed to just dealing with the currently known tumors), then even if the treatment "failed," it might still allow her to…
> "there will probably be incredible opportunity down the road to combat this," I am curious to hear more about what you mean by this. I crave living in a high trust society. I've attempted to act as though I do (though…
I don't think the type of reparations discussed in the article are an attempt to punish. I don't see any mention of one's ancestors' offenses (or lack thereof) being considered. It's about compensating those who are…
I was amused by the cleverness of your summary. :) But while what you wrote seems to literally be true, I don't think it's an accurate portrayal of what the article (if not its title) describes. I might have overlooked…
> > The collections agency had also put a black mark on my credit history. > This doesn't seem to be true. Maybe the situation has changed over the past couple decades. (I don't recall which of the three credit…
(Early on, one requirement I gave it was not to use em-dashes for anything player-facing. It's kind of amusing (and a bit sad) at how often I see in its session self-talk something like "No em-dashes!" alongside much…
That's useful context, thanks. I might be in a grey area on that front. Vestiges has no genAI-created images, textures, etc. Pretty much all of the (non-text) visuals are generated at runtime using Godot's 2D vector…
Yes, the minigame is like Pazaak. I've prototyped two more radical variants that might also make the cut.
Thanks! I've been hesitant about Steam because of the strong anti-genAI sentiments there. (And the initial fee to post a game.) You are right, though, and I probably should just push past my reservations. (When I began…
I was an experienced game designer and producer (mostly RTS and narrative RPG). Some years ago, my career was derailed by major health developments. Since then, I haven't been able to work as I once did. I didn't expect…
That capitalization convention is included in the Associated Press Stylebook (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AP_Stylebook); the author's use of that convention is not evidence of any broader "allegiance." (Maybe some…
If you don't mind disclosing, for what type(s) of games is your game engine intended? (Also: I agree with your assessment. I'm not working on an engine, but I am working on a game, mostly/initially just for my own…
To be fair, pixelready said "average person," not "average American."
Sincere question: Do you have thoughts as to how we can invest our $ if our goal is to support the "good economy" instead of attempting to ride the wave of the rich getting richer? I would like to be part of the…
Specifically, the episode "Forks," in season 2. IMO, this episode can be enjoyed by someone otherwise unfamiliar with the show.
I don't know about SSI, but this isn't accurate for SSDI. For SSDI, if your earned income is more than $1110 in a month (for 2024), then you consume one of your 9 trial work months. That $1110 threshold is regardless of…
Besides just not using these services, wouldn't it also be necessary to divest any investments in any of these companies (even if through mutual/index funds, etc.)? I agree it is hard to not feel defeatist.
Well, I have a similar difficulty in analyzing myself. So you are not alone. But I also struggle hypothesizing others' reasons for behavior. I can readily empathize with others, but often can't transfer from the…
> Diet and exercise are extremely effective in treating type 1 diabetes. But some exogenous insulin (and other medications) are usually still required. I think you are misinformed about Type 1 diabetes. Maybe you are…
The entire system is too complicated, and the CGM too variable in accuracy, for such calibration to work in the way I think you are suggesting. Each time the CGM is applied, the situation is different because of the…
Suppose you lose your job while your house is badly underwater. You are unable to make mortgage payments and selling your house would leave you saddled with part of your mortgage still.
Thanks. :) Gosh, no. (Too much additional work for the benefit, for us.) We've used Unity, but we expect to transition to Unreal in the future as Unity's direction in recent years unfortunately has been ominous.
(FWIW, the studio with which I'm affiliated (https://digimancygames.com) is focused on narrative-driven CRPGs in the vein of games like PS:T and Disco Elysium. We have assembled three of the Disco Elysium writers and…
I believe your recollection to be accurate. The lead designer (Chris Avellone), who I think was the primary author of this document, is often playful and energetic/hyperbolic with his language, yet is extremely focused…
Yes, it is a very selfish act. Imagine how must pain they must be in to act in this way, to dismiss or not realize how much harm they will cause. Imagine how much pain they must be in to demonstrate such extreme…
It depends on the specifics of her situation. If the 30% is the chance of it being curative (as opposed to just dealing with the currently known tumors), then even if the treatment "failed," it might still allow her to…
> "there will probably be incredible opportunity down the road to combat this," I am curious to hear more about what you mean by this. I crave living in a high trust society. I've attempted to act as though I do (though…
I don't think the type of reparations discussed in the article are an attempt to punish. I don't see any mention of one's ancestors' offenses (or lack thereof) being considered. It's about compensating those who are…
I was amused by the cleverness of your summary. :) But while what you wrote seems to literally be true, I don't think it's an accurate portrayal of what the article (if not its title) describes. I might have overlooked…
> > The collections agency had also put a black mark on my credit history. > This doesn't seem to be true. Maybe the situation has changed over the past couple decades. (I don't recall which of the three credit…