Simple Quick Character Setup

Hey. So while I was in the process of making a game, I found a nice setup that moves objects easily via linear velocity, but avoids the drifting that frequently arises.

BGHelper V1.6 - Node Map PathFinding and Soft-body Pinning

Hey. So today, I'm giving out BGHelper V1.6. This version includes quick and simple NodeMap-based pathfinding, along with a soft-body pinning function.

Disable Mip-mapping For Runtimes Python Script - BGE Pre-loader

Hey. Here's a quick little resource for you - it's a Display Preloader for your BGE runtimes.

BGHelper V1.5 - Nodes and Gradual Ranges

Hey. So here's another release of BGHelper. This one has a couple of new features.

X-Emitter V1.10.1

Hey. So here's a somewhat major update and bug-fix version of the X-Emitter V1.10.1 dealing with scene changes.

Mini-Tutorial - Pixel-Perfect Sprites in the BGE

Hey. So, some people were trying to do pixel-perfect sprites in the BGE awhile ago, but ran into some roadblocks. However, Blender can do quite a bit, and so I wrote a quick little mini-tutorial on creating pixel-perfect sprites in the BGE. You can find it here.

Blender / Python Tutoring and Helper Service

Hey. So, I've started a helper and tutor service for those who want to learn how to use the BGE and Python. The page can be found here.

Experimental Build: Orthographic Shadows in the BGE

Hey. So, after milling around with the Blender Source for a bit, I implemented very rough orthographic shadows into the BGE. It's not finished yet - there are still bugs, but I would like to put it out there for testing.

Alternate Mist Blender Build

Hey, how's everyone? Well, I just recently managed to expose to Blender's UI a couple of extra (unnecessary) mist settings.

Random Level Design Implemented in the BGE - Part 2

Hey. So here is part 2 of the fairly large tutorial series on random level design in the BGE. Part one covered a fair amount, and we will be looking into part 2, which will be a little more in-depth.

Developing for the BGE

Hey. Sorry there hasn't been a lot of activity on this blog lately, but I've been lazy. I want to actually make some effort and improve the Blender Game Engine, so I've decided to see what I can do with the source code.

SunVox Tutorials and SunVox V1.6.4

Hey. So there are two pieces of news here. SunVox verison 1.6.4 is out, and among the new features is a DrumSynth module, a compressor, and the ability to draw in the synth for the Dirty synth type.

BGHelper V1.4 - Grids and Dimensions

Hey. So here's another version of the BGHelper Python module available for download.

Episode 1 of Dead Cyborg Is Out NOW

Hey. Yeah, Endre Barrath has just released Episode 1 of his new BGE adventure game, Dead Cyborg. I don't know much about it right now other than it takes place in a metallic, robotic world, but you can check it out, download, and donate for it here.

X-Emitter V1.9 - Random Seeds

Hey. So, here's another X-Emitter, this time featuring random seeds.