Now that Summer is almost over, it's time for a postmortem review of my Summer of Code, including what I learned, my frustrations, what I enjoyed, and what I plan to do differently next time.
32 Goals For The Next Year
It's hard to believe that in just a few days, I'll be 32. Instead of worrying about getting older, I'm finding new reasons to celebrate my birthday by challenging myself to complete 32 goals over the next year.
Animalien Invaders 2D Laser Defender Game, Part 4 – The Conclusion!
After four long weeks, the Animalien Invaders 2D laser defender / vertical shooter game is finally complete. And with it, so is my Summer of Code 2019 adventure. I added a ton of new features to the game this week, tying it all together into one pretty little package.
Animalien Invaders 2D Laser Defender Game, Part 3
The Animalien Invaders game is almost complete! This week we added new paths, enemy waves, and a health and damage system so firing missles actually does something.
Animalien Invaders 2D Laser Defender Game, Part 2
Here’s a little refresher, just in case you missed Part 1 last week: Animalian Invaders is a 2D laser defender...
Animalien Invaders 2D Laser Defender Game, Part 1
It's time for a few more levels, audio, improved gameplay experience, and all the other finishing touches for the Summer Break block breaker game.
My Favorite Educational Podcasts
There are so many amazing educational podcasts that let you listen and learn while going about your daily routine. Here are a few of my favorites.
Summer Break – Block Breaker Game in Unity, Part 2
It's time for a few more levels, audio, improved gameplay experience, and all the other finishing touches for the Summer Break block breaker game.
5 Free Apps For Organizing Your Small Business
Running a business is really expensive, not to mention time-consuming. It’s easy to get completely overwhelmed by the sheer number...
Summer Break – Block Breaker Game in Unity, Part 1
I started developing a summer-themed classic arcade block breaker game in Unity. It features 2D colliders, triggers, rigidbody components, and more!
How To Be Productive When You Are Overwhelmed
It's nearly impossible to be productive when you feel overwhelmed. Time seems to simultaneously speed up and stop completely as you think you will never finish everything on your list, yet somehow the day will never end. You can't actually stop the clock, but fortunately for you, there are some things you can do to help ease your stress and increase your productivity. With a few simple tricks, you can learn how to be productive when you are overwhelmed.
Moving Into User Interface & Game Design in Unity
The 2D game design adventure in Unity continues, featuring a user interface for the Number Wizard game as well as a new choose your own adventure game.
Improve Your Productivity Plan
Let's face it - we're all busy. That's why it is so important, now more than ever, to create a productivity plan that will serve as an overall guide to help you accomplish all your goals and tasks. And the best way to start is by exploring these tried-and-true productivity methods and time management strategies!
Hello World and My First C# Game In Unity
Week 1 of my Summer of Code was a success! It included a great refresher of C#, Unity, and Visual Studio before moving into my first text-based C# game.
Cloud Storage Battle Royale
Which cloud storage service is right for you? Find out which is the best free, most affordable, most shareable, and biggest bang for your buck.
Summer of Code 2019 – Game Development In Unity
I'm back and ready for another exciting coding adventure! Join me over the next 8 weeks for my Summer of Code as I dive into game design and development, coding in C#, and working in Unity.
Showing Up Late to 2019
It has been a little while since I posted any updates on my blog, so I thought I might take a minute to touch base and let you know what I've been up to.
December 2018 Goals
It's the most wonderful time of the year - and that means things are about to get completely crazy. As I prepare for the end of the year and all that entails, here are a few of my most important goals for December.
Create30 November 2018 Prompts
Use these prompts to guide you through the Create30 November 2018 challenge. Or, if you're feeling daring, come up with something all your own.
The Create30 Challenge, November 2018
It's almost time for the Create30 November 2018 creative challenge. If you are curious about getting started, here's a quick guide including some project ideas, tips to ensure your success, and how to share your work with others.
NaBloPoMo 2018 & The Conception of Create30
Is NaBloPoMo 2018 dead, or are more creative things in store?
Web Development Essentials – PHP Basics
To help me transition to full-stack web, I'm creating a new Web Development Essentials reference series, starting with this PHP Basics cheat sheet.
Fall Events & Attractions in Southwest Ohio
I decided to put together a list of some of the most popular fall events and attractions in Southwest Ohio, including a few of my past favorites
Fall 2018 Goals + Free Printable
Fall is right around the corner! Grab your free Fall goals printable to keep track of your bucket list, events, and goals this year so you don't miss out.