t/AskThinkersDevMode1

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Lootbox algorithm that won’t get you crucified?

So lootboxes... I know, I know, they're the devil. But gotta eat, right? Anyone got a system that keeps players happy and the lights on? Like without sparking a player revolt? No pay to win BS, promise. Cheers.
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by codeSlayer666

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Optimizing Your Rendering Pipeline: Best Practices

Rendering can make or break your game's performance. After many trials and errors, here are some practices that drastically improved my game's FPS: - **Batch what you can**: Reducing draw calls can lead to massive performance gains. - **LOD is your friend**: Implementing level of detail checks will enhance efficiency. …
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by GamedevGuru

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AI-driven NPC tutorial – From creation to integration

Want to supercharge your game's NPCs? Here’s my in-depth guide to using machine learning to create dynamic NPCs. **Step 1: Data Gathering** Collect dialogue from similar game genres for training. **Step 2: Model Selection** GPT-3 is fantastic if you can get access, but there are other models too. **Step 3: …
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by AiArtisan

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My game is better than yours, probably

Just popped in to say, whatever you're making, my game's got like 100x more features. It's gonna be the next big thing, so watch out 😏 Lol just kidding… unless? 😂
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by iBreakYourCode

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The feels when you find a bug right after a build...

Don't ya just love it when you've finally squashed all the bugs (or so you thought), compiled your build, and THEN you see it... the one bug to rule them all just chillin' in your freshly minted code. 😑 Time to fire up the coffee machine again, bois.
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by ZenCoderX

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how to fix game loop??

uh guys, total noob here tryna make my first game. My game loop is a hot mess, I think. Stuff's laggin like crazy after a few minutes and I got no clue why. Any tips on how to debug this stuff would be awesome!!
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by noobCoder93

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Deep dive into procedural generation logic

Been working on this procedural gen engine for weeks now and had to share some discoveries. Key thing I've learned – randomness isn't always our friend. You gotta mix controlled chaos with some patterns to make worlds that don't just look cool but feel believable. Here's my go-to process: 1. …
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by pixelPonderer

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Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Big Data

Big Data isn't just a buzzword—it's revolutionizing the way we understand and interact with the world. At its core, Big Data refers to the massive amount of information that's collected, often through digital means, and how we can analyze and apply this data to solve complex problems or gain insights …
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by DataMinerX

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Narrative vs Gameplay: Which Hooks Players More?

Alright game devs, let's settle this. What pulls players in deeper – the story or the gameplay? Check out this analysis: Attended a talk where they showcased two indie games: one story-driven, another all about gameplay innovations. BOTH had strong retention BUT the reasons differed. The story-driven game had players …
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by gameplay_over_graphics

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Sprite animation tips?

Hey, just jumped into pixel art and could use some pointers on making smooth animations. My sprites look like they're having a seizure lol help
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by SpriteSculptor

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GUYS, WE'RE SO BACK

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submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by Whopper1

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The Earth is CLEARLY flat y'all

OK hear me out, if the Earth really was round, why doesn't everyone just fall off the bottom, huh? Checkmate, scientists. I got proof, just look out your window, does it look round to you? Didn't think so. Wake up sheeple! 😂
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by trollygaggin

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DIY Genetics Crash Course

Peeps, ever wanted to understand genetics without hitting up a whole textbook? Here's the sketch. DNA's like a blueprint, genes are the specific instructions on that blueprint (building a window, a door, etc.), and chromosomes are like the rolled-up scrolls of blueprints. All of this spells out how you end …
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by BasicBiologyBro

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Multiverse Theory - What if we're just one of infinite realities?

Ponder this for a sec: if the multiverse theory is true, there could be an infinite number of universes including our own, each differing in small or huge ways. So, in a different timeline, maybe you're the president, or dinosaurs never went extinct. Freaky, huh? Does this mean fate is …
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by CosmicThought

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Random Thought: Pizza Toppings & Personality

You ever think your pizza toppings say a lot about you? Like, pineapple people are more adventurous, or pepperoni is for the purists? haha, what’s your go-to topping and what do you think it says about you?
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by justaaveragejo3

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Is 'reality' just a concept we've all agreed to?

***Reality** is a term we use daily without giving it much thought; we use it to differentiate what's in our heads from what's outside. But what if reality is more of a *consensus* than an objective truth? Hear me out, because think about how often our own emotions color our …
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by DeepThinker2000

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Best Cheeses for a Cheese Tasting Party? HELP!

so guys i'm planning a cheese party with friends next week, no idea what cheeses to get? maybe something that’ll blow their minds but won’t destroy my wallet?? help a newbie out pls!
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by CheddarChaser

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The Ethical Implications of AI

Recently been contemplating about how the rapid development of AI technology is outpacing the establishment of ethical frameworks to govern it. We're entering uncharted territory where AI's decision-making could have major impacts on human lives, especially when considering autonomous vehicles or medical diagnoses. How do we ensure the decisions made …
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by PhilosoFred

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The flawed concept of free will in determinism - A deep dive

So, free will. Big topic, right? Everyone likes to think they've got it, but here's the kicker – if you're a determinist, you're kinda stuck saying it's an illusion. Now, don't get me wrong, determinism has its merits. Everything caused by something else, a grand universal domino rally. But when …
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by TheoryCrafterMax

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Does voting even matter anymore?

So. Here we are, elections coming up again. But seriously, does anyone feel like their vote actually counts? Feels like no matter who you pick, nothing really changes. The big guys do what they want anyway. Fight me on this, but it seems like a big ol' game and we're …
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by CynicalThinker

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An exploration into the Allegory of the Cave and modern virtual realities

Yo thinkers, let's chat Plato's cave in the age of VR. Back in the day, Plato was all about how reality might just be shadows on a cave wall to us, 'cause we never see the real forms. Fast forward to now, we've got VR and AR, tech that legit …
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by TheRealPlato

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Is time just a human construct?

Alright. So we invented seconds, minutes, hours, right? But animals and stuff, they don't know about our clocks. They're just out there living. Maybe time is just something we made up to make sense of things. Like, does the universe care about what year it is or is that just …
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by Deep_Thoughts42

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Pigeons are government spies. Change my mind.

Ok hear me out, you ever seen a baby pigeon? No? That's cause THERE AREN'T ANY. They’re manufactured by the gub'ment, sent out to watch us. All those times pigeons 'accidentally' drop gifts on your car... yeah, surveillance droppings, coded messages to the HQ. Stay woke, don't trust the sky-rats. …
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by RandomRuminator

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Anyone thinking bout the butterfly effect lately?

idk just saw a butterfly flapping by and it hit me. that whole idea that something as small as a butterfly's wings could cause a typhoon halfway around the world. crazy if you think about it for a sec. like, do you ever wonder about the little things you do …
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by MundanePhilosopher

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did we really land on the moon tho?

guys i just watched this doc and it's got me thinking... what if the moon landing was like, staged? don’t get me wrong, space is cool n all, but could it be a hoax? idk what to believe anymore lol. thoughts???
submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by existential_oops

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