by Travis Tracy | Nov 18, 2020 | Game Jams
In the game jams I have been associated with there have been times where I felt like we were successful and other times where I felt like we weren’t. The idea is to build a video game over a short period of time. If you fall short of having anything to show at...
by Travis Tracy | Nov 17, 2020 | Game Design Career
I recognize that many people struggle with the idea of people being in the video game development industry. Since the term “video games” is fairly taboo in many households, being in the industry seems to be in direct relation. Let’s address this...
by Travis Tracy | Nov 17, 2020 | Game Design
So you want to be a game designer, but you’re not sure what all it entails? What are the needs? I remember feeling overwhelmed. There is so much software out there. There just feels like there is so much to learn. Knowing where to begin is often the biggest...
by Travis Tracy | Nov 17, 2020 | Game Design
When you have a beautiful model completed, the last thing you want to do is throw ugly textures onto it. You really want the detail of your model to shine. This is where many modelers get stuck. Their texturing ability is less than what they are capable of producing...
by Travis Tracy | Nov 16, 2020 | Game Design
When first trying to decide on a 3D application, it can seem a bit intimidating trying to figure out what you actually need. There are 3D applications that are better served in engineering. Some might be used architects. So, where do I start if I want to get in game...
by Travis Tracy | Nov 16, 2020 | Game Design
When it comes to game engines they are certainly not all created equal. At the same time, I had a lot of difficulty understanding which one I should be using. They’re just so many options available out there. My favorite option is Unity. Unity is great for...
by Travis Tracy | Nov 13, 2020 | Game Development
One of the most intimidating parts of becoming a game developer is the sheer amount of software a person needs to know. Below is a list of some of the most popular applications in the industry. Certainly, there are other options out there. Though these are popular...
by Travis Tracy | Nov 12, 2020 | Game Design
I remember playing Battlefield 1942 for the first time ever. I had been waiting for months for the release. The way I remember it, it was revolutionary because we could finally truly drive vehicles in a game. This is fairly standard practice in many games now, but...
by Travis Tracy | Nov 11, 2020 | Game Design
Game design has many twists and turns. Of course, the subject matter is very complex. There are so many industries wrapped up in creating a single game. With that said, there is a big difference between a game designer and a GOOD game designer. At this point, I have...
by Travis Tracy | Nov 10, 2020 | Game Development
For many, the idea of learning how to code is overwhelming. In fact, it has been so overwhelming that some people want to avoid it at all cost. If you fit this category, this is for you. We will dive into why you may want to overcome that hurdle, but also provide some...
