Game Dev Friends Club Blog

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How to finish your side projects

The Birth of a Side Project A long long time ago, I started working on a new project. A side project. I decided I wanted to make a fan game for my favourite D&D...

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Video Games & Dungeons and Dragons

A lesson in narrative Similar to many of you reading this article, I have become enamoured with tabletop roleplaying games, namely in the vein of Dungeons and Dragons. As a writer and a game...

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How to teach your game, without a tutorial

TUTORIALS! Oh lord I hate them, nothing makes a game worse than jumping in and being stopped every three seconds by some acrid toned fairy, or elderly character blasting through the pavement beneath my...

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LDR vs HDR

A story of graphical discovery As much as I used to think otherwise, knowing the difference between Low Dynamic Range (LDR) vs High Dynamic Range (HDR) can make a HUGE difference in the world...

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100 Days of Game Dev Challenge

I haven’t been doing enough game dev lately, that’s for sure. I wanted something I could commit to, a way to challenge myself and maintain accountability. I’ve seen a couple 100 Day challenges floating...

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Who wants to buy your game?

It’s easy to dive right into marketing your game without taking a moment to figure out who your target market is. Heck, I do it. This is especially the case if the game you...

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Alchemy Asset Pack

Over the past year I’ve received a lot of positive feedback on my watercolour art used in the game I am making. So I decided to make a free hand painted asset pack and...

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Free Game Dev Resources Masterlist

I’ve compiled a list of my favourite tools to help you on your creative journey. Whether it’s game dev, programming, art, or something in the middle, these resources are sure to keep you inspired,...