so many interests. a part of me feels bad for rotating them, but i might go insane if i don’t. i submitted my app for TTR dev a while ago, had an interview for a role here locally with the possibility for an internship instead, diving back into the odin project, while my cafe sim is brewing too. 🫨

Update on that game I was making with #Panda3D. It’s a little turn-based game now. More to come… 🐌 #gamedev #indiedev

🔴 live again! starting the battle manager for the turn based system. #python #panda3d #indiedev #gamedev www.twitch.tv/jaazmine

🔴Live again! Working on a turn-based battle system. #Panda3D #gamedev #indiedev www.twitch.tv/jaazmine

Today I implemented a simple pickup counter using #Panda3D GUI. I used the TextNode attached to aspect2d. When the player walks into a smiley collectible, a CollisionHandlerEvent fires, the smiley is removed, and the HUD increments the score. Making it work before making it pretty. 🤩

LFG!!! 🔥

Day 4 of #Panda3D! I learned a lot about collision detection on stream today, and this video is me trying to articulate what I learned. #LearningInPublic can be scary, but it’s also kinda fun. 🧠 youtu.be/o67be1k-VaQ

learning #panda3d live on twitch :) www.twitch.tv/jaazmine

Day 3 of learning #Panda3D. Putting CollisionHandlerPusher to the test. The docs say CollisionSpheres are best for the player’s avatar since CollisionCapsules are more expensive in tests. I’ve only ever used capsules in other engines because the collision is more accurate to the shape of the model.

Day 2 learning #Python3D! Added a walk animation 🐼

Day 1 of learning #Panda3D! After completing “A Panda Hello World”, I’m challenging myself to expand on it to learn more about the engine. So far I have a player set up, attached the camera, and got some movement working.

I want learn Blender this year.

Last week I learned how to import a group of game objects as a .fbx from #Unity to #Blender. I UV unwrapped the building I made with modular prototype pieces I found so I can add custom textures to it. I also switched from URP to HDRP so I can add cool lighting one day. #indiedev #prototype

Joining my brother on this too! I’ll update y’all when I’m done. 😎

Inspired by a current favorite game as a learning exercise. #prototype #indiedev #Unity

Can you believe I’ve been waking up at 5am for the past 3 months? HAHA

One of my intentions this year is to make game dev fun again. I spent the last year trying to be someone I’m not. I’m done with the rat race and creating my own path. Game dev is a hobby again, and I’ve never been happier.

Cauldron update! 🧪 - new landing page design - recipes now save to user accounts via #Firestore - export to JSON/CSV, ready for #Unity or #Unreal next: minimal ingredient schema editor + exports with schema for safer Unity/Unreal helpers #react #typescript #firebase #css #devlog #buildinpublic

small style refresh for Cauldron's sign-in/up pages 🧪💜 trying to keep design tweaks light until the app's core features are done, but this was a nice creative break. now back to building the backend. #react #typescript #firebase #css #devlog #buildinpublic

Cauldron now supports basic recipe creation 🧪 Next, I'll redesign the UI for clarity and recipe saving. #react #typescript #firebase #devlog

little cafe game update: yesterday was about iterating on the interaction system. it's not shown but we can add milk to a pitcher and coffee cup to complete a latte ✨ also added a drop mechanic, but still working on getting the feel right. progress! ☕ #gamedev #unity #unity3d #indiedev

little cafe game update: cups can now be picked up, placed on brewing stations (a plate for now lol) and used to brew espresso ☕️ next: visual feedback (no more console log magic lol) + more brewing logic #gamedev #unity #unity3d #indiedev

quick prototype: object pickup in a new first-person game☕ you can grab and hold objects now. next step is integrating with the main controller once I get access 🛠️ (video: early test) #gamedev #unity #unity3d #indiedev #devlog

added password validation & confirmation to Cauldron 🧪 it also it tells you why your password is bad and shows real success messages. no more console log magic 🔍 #react #typescript #firebase #cozytech #devlog

firebase auth is live in Cauldron 🧪🔐 sign up + sign in now work (but only if you believe in the console log magic) progress feels good. cozy systems are happening ✨ #indiedev #react #typescript #firebase #cozytech

started a new dev tool for crafting systems – it's called Cauldron using #React, #TypeScript, and #Firebase. building it slowly, learning as I go, staying busy

Oh, I also made this Mini Slots game. I thought it would be fun to explore slot mechanics ahead of an interview I had earlier this week with a gaming company here in Las Vegas. I haven't heard back from them, but that's okay! Learn, grow, and try again! 😆 jazminechargualaf.itch.io/mini-slots #Unity

Felt like sharing here instead of LinkedIn... I made Asteroids with #Python and #Pygame today! It was a quick project guided by Boot.dev. I'm having a lot of fun learning & forget I should probably job hunt & network. 😭 www.jazminechargualaf.com/Asteroids-1f...

Been thinking about moving my UE5 solo game over to Unity. It’s still in early development so it wouldn’t take too long. I love UE5, but something about solo dev-ing in Unity is more appealing. I still have a project in development for UE5, so I’ll have the best of both worlds 🙂‍↕️

I’ve been waking up at 6am for 2 weeks now and WOW, the amount of things I can get done before I need to get ready for work. I feel so proud of myself and confident the rest of the day. ☺️ Daily affirmation: I can do hard things.

Let them have opinions about your goals. Let me continue to be unswayed by their negative criticism, focus on the plan, and surround myself with people who support me! 🙂‍↕️

Been fully invested in “The Let Them Theory” by Mel Robbins. I highly recommend it for anyone who struggle with trying to control things you have no power over. #LetThem do those things. #LetMe decide what I’ll do next. Take control of your life and find peace and confidence in yourself 💚

I just requested for my very first coffee chat with a software engineer I really admire. I hope to make a good impression and make a new friend! 🥹 I’m nervous!

hii. this is my new yapping space. been on the boot.dev grind & built my first python project today. gotta get back into #gamedev this week. been missing it and still building towards a career in gaming. need to network with other local devs in #LasVegas to get familiar with the tech/gaming scene 🥹😅