Level Design - Part One

I've begun working on a new level using the latest UDK. I'll be posting updates as I go through the process of turning this rough idea into a full fledged level which I will release.

While it looks very basic at the moment, the core gameplay idea is already firmly in my mind. I am currently working that gameplay into the visuals that I want to present to the player.

At present this level is not lit or textured. I find working up the lighting or texturing too early distracts from the roughing out of the movement paths.

Music - Pendulum - Immersion

The third album from Pendulum. It maintains the distinct pendulum sound while giving the group a lot of room to experiment. Many of the tracks feel slightly out of place and gives the whole composition an almost messy experience when compared to their previous album "In Silico". I tend to "grow" into albums so it may be better after some more time spent with the album.

I think Immerson a good album with some particularly good tracks that I'll give credit - Watercolour and the Island part one are easy radio favourites.

General - This Blog

Tired of facebook and micro-blogging; I decided to make this blog my creative outlet to the world. I feel the world deserves more blogs with more content and less 240 character posts that tell you nothing. Books are not written in SMS language or in tiny chunks and they tell the most captivating stories of all.

To that end expect many more posts on this blog. The world is an interesting place and I intend on sharing my part of it.

Game Dev - Recruitment and difficult studios

Getting work in the game dev industry isn't easy; it often takes months of searching, emailing and waiting until you finally get the offer you want. Game studios on a whole are fairly relaxed and casual people. Occasionly you will encounter a studio that is difficult for one reason or another.

Film - Iron Man 2

This movie is about robots. There is a plot somewhere yet it falls by the wayside to the clear and simple fact that robots in large quantities are worth more than a story or plot development.

I will be updating this soon.