The importance of Human Code. # roblox # gamedev # discuss JedDevs 24 Jan 2020 ・5 min read ------------------------------------------ This post was originally hosted on Roblox DevForum: https://dev forum.roblox.com/t/the-importance-of-human-code/441496 ------------------------------------------ I recently read a blog post that really resonated with me, my struggles and experiences which was later expanded via tweet by Daniel Irvine 7 who said: You’re conflating two separate things. One is the desire to write clear, well-structured code. Another is your belief that your code is more valuable than that of your colleagues. I fear you’re missing the more important lesson. In both education and wo...
The Two Types Of Random # gamedev #gamedesign JedDevs September 10th ・7 min read Introduction Randomness plays a large part in a huge range of games, from main mechanics to small unseen changes. They can be used in creative ways, like with Nintendos games or in a selfish way, like EAs money grabbing lootboxes. In games we can break randomness down into two types, not noise verse “random” number generators or even simple vs cluster but, Input & Output Randomness. Input Randomness The first of the two types is Input Randomness, which from the name I wouldn’t blame you in thinking it means the result of an action by the player; But in fact it means quite the opposite, an action made prior to th...