Game Dev

Letting LLM Play Minesweeper via MCP

Use MCP to let an LLM play Minesweeper. Introduction Playing Minesweeper via MCP Overview Starting the Minesweeper Server Building the MCP Server Connecting Claude Desktop with MCP Server Letting Claude Play Minesweeper Conclusion Referenc…

How to Create a Noise Texture in Aseprite

This is a quick memo on how to make a background that looks like a noise texture in Aseprite. Introduction How to Create a Noise Texture in Aseprite Conclusion References Introduction In Aseprite, I wanted to create a background that looks…

Blender Python Not Showing print() Output: How to Fix It

This post summarizes how to fix the issue: print() doesn't display any output in Blender Python. Introduction Blender Python: How to See print Output Open the System Console (Windows only) Launch Blender from the Command Line Use Alternati…

How to Export Animations as PNG Sequences in Aseprite

This is a quick note on how to export an animation as a sequence of PNG images—one image per frame—in Aseprite. Introduction How to Export Animation as PNG Sequence Images Tip: Customize the Filename for PNG Sequences Conclusion References…

Ebitengine Tutorial: Boids Flocking in Golang

Learn the basics of the Go-based game engine Ebitengine by implementing a Boids Flocking simulation. Introduction What is Ebitengine? What I built: Boids Flocking Implementing Boids Flocking Minimum setup: Hello, World! Directory structure…

How to Implement Boids Flocking in Godot Engine

A Boids Flocking simulation implemented in Godot Engine. Introduction Update: Made a Game with Boids What is Boids Flocking? Implementation Separation Alignment Cohesion Chasing Food Conclusion References Introduction I implemented Boids F…

How to Import Reference Images in Aseprite

This is a memo on importing reference images into Aseprite. Introduction Importing a Reference Image in Aseprite Conclusion References Introduction I wanted to import a reference image into Aseprite as an underlay layer. Since I couldn't f…

How to Fix "Ctrl + T" Not Working in Blender

This post provides a solution for when the "Ctrl + T" shortcut does not work in Blender's Shader Editor. Introduction The Issue with the "Ctrl + T" Shortcut in Blender Cause Solution Conclusion References Introduction In many Blender tutor…

Blender: Exporting Videos in MP4

A quick guide on how to export videos in MP4 format using Blender. Introduction Exporting Videos in MP4 in Blender 1. Set the Output Format to "FFmpeg Video" 2. Set the Encoding to "MPEG-4" 3. Adjust the Codec Settings Conclusion Reference…

LLM-Based 3D Modeling in Blender: Trying Out MeshGen/LLaMA-Mesh

Exploring LLaMA-Mesh, an LLM that outputs 3D model data, and its Blender add-on, MeshGen. In addition, we'll also try using ChatGPT for 3D modeling. Introduction Understanding LLaMA-Mesh 3D Modeling with MeshGen Installing MeshGen in Blend…

Building Aseprite from Source | macOS

Build the pixel art tool "Aseprite" from the source code on Mac. Introduction Building Aseprite from Source Getting the Aseprite Source Code Required Libraries Compilation Appendix: Running Aseprite as an Application Conclusion References …

Installing bpy via pip: Blender Python

Be mindful of the compatibility between bpy versions and Python versions. Introduction Installing bpy via pip 1. Check the Python version 2. Install bpy via pip Conclusion References Introduction I attempted to install the Blender Python m…

Getting GPS Location (Latitude, Longitude, Altitude) in Unity

This article summarizes how to obtain GPS location data (latitude, longitude, altitude) in Unity. Introduction Getting Location Data in Unity Final Application Script for Obtaining Location Data Conclusion References Introduction I wanted …

How to Reduce Colors in Aseprite

This post explains how to reduce colors in Aseprite. Introduction How to Reduce Colors in Aseprite 1. Change the "Color Mode" to "Indexed" 2. Create a New Palette with the Number of Colors You Want Conclusion References Introduction In Ase…

How to View from Top in Blender

This post explains how to view from a top-down perspective in Blender. Introduction How to Switch to a Top-Down View in Blender Shortcut Key: Numpad 7 Pie Menu: Top Viewport: Top 3D Navigation: Z Conclusion Reference Introduction When work…

Android Studio Not Detecting a Physical Device: How to Solve It

Android Studio did not recognize my physical device. After trying various solutions, the issue was finally resolved. Here is the documented process. Introduction Environment Solutions for When Android Studio Does Not Recognize a Physical D…