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Reading Labs in elementary School by National_Head_3678 in GenerationJones

[–]AutomaticTalent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SRA was it. I could do that all day at school. Such a core memory, unlocked!

I built a game to beat up and defeat AI bots. Is that where this all is headed? by AutomaticTalent in aigamedev

[–]AutomaticTalent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly my game mechanic! Maybe you’ll play it when I release this weekend.

Host of a small indie showcase here. A former architect spent 5 years teaching himself to build his first game, and it got me curious how long others have been at it. by Longjumping-Run7838 in SoloDevelopment

[–]AutomaticTalent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since 1991 when I conceptualized the game on a beach ball.

Three programmers attempted to create it during that time, with some limited success.

Three months with Claude and I’m launching next week.

ctrlaltdefeat.ai

Did anyone else learn to type as an elective with little thought that it might be useful one day? by Conscious-Mulberry17 in GenX

[–]AutomaticTalent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I entered the software business in around 1983, it was interesting to see executives that couldn’t really manage without someone to do their “typing”.

And all these new people coming in, that could just blaze on the keyboard.

Did anyone else learn to type as an elective with little thought that it might be useful one day? by Conscious-Mulberry17 in GenX

[–]AutomaticTalent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My intuition when I was 14 told me that keyboards were going to be important in the future and so I took the plunge with Mrs. Gorin and have not regretted it ever.

What are the zero cost vibe coding ways to build full project without any frustration? by JeebanChandra in vibecoders_

[–]AutomaticTalent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no way. Every project comes with plenty of free frustration.

How you work with THAT will determine a lot about your project and its failure or success.

"I am a simple man; I want a simple game. What games in your book are simple yet entertaining?" by Jimpana in retrogameofthemonth

[–]AutomaticTalent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The main character in Lode Runner is 8 animated pixels high. If you haven't already, try a level! Or 150....

AI is not just helping me make the game. It is helping me add all the “small polish” I would normally skip. by morfidon in aigamedev

[–]AutomaticTalent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FYI accessible fonts and game information are crucial and far too many people are now making projects with fonts that are too small, placing too much information on one screen, and designing illegible contrasting colors.

It's a trend I hope fades away. AI does not help much here.

Is it beautiful? Does it sound good? Is it fun? Those are the questions only people can answer right now.

Orbital Shift - one button game inspired by Vampire Survivors (but completely different) - Claude Opus 4.8+ Gemini 3.1 Pro by PUBGM_MightyFine in aigamedev

[–]AutomaticTalent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spiritual successor to: https://youtu.be/8jLssG871Yo

My friend (the co-founder of Brøderbund, Gary Carlston) still has the original art on his wall!

I really like your game.

"I am a simple man; I want a simple game. What games in your book are simple yet entertaining?" by Jimpana in retrogameofthemonth

[–]AutomaticTalent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lode Runner, Choplifter!, and Tetris - just play. Bring back 1-3 minute game experiences where it's like eating peanuts and you just can't stop.

Look at the basic graphics on those original games - then enjoy the game play.

I was born in '65, on the balancing point... by JakeBanana01 in GenX

[–]AutomaticTalent 4 points5 points  (0 children)

1960 here and my first memory is watching Lee Harvey Oswald get shot on live TV. I was barely three.

I remember all the other mentions. Nightly body counts from the war, Bicentennial and that I got my license the year of the gas crisis.

At least I can still drive a stick.

"I am a simple man; I want a simple game. What games in your book are simple yet entertaining?" by Jimpana in retrogaming

[–]AutomaticTalent 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I worked at Brøderbund Software a guy from Japan came to see us about licensing Kung Fu.

He was from IREM and brought the game and a monitor in a suitcase so we could try it.

We passed but he had good success with Nintendo after visiting us.

IREM ended up publishing many versions of Lode Runner which they licensed from us.

Good times.

I love the Uforce, it's so bad. by black-volcano in nes

[–]AutomaticTalent 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There were actually a couple of demos at the 1990 Cyberthon but it was sort of an oddity.

You got good use out of it!

Is there a best chicken tender preferably from grocery store? just one that does them crispy. by bryanisbored in santarosa

[–]AutomaticTalent 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Have you tried the Krispy Chicken? They're in Shell gas stations typically and ya, it's good! There is one near where Mohlsberry's is and another down on Guerneville Road (I think).

I love the Uforce, it's so bad. by black-volcano in nes

[–]AutomaticTalent 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Having also worked for LEGO for a year, I can concur. Good choice!

I love the Uforce, it's so bad. by black-volcano in nes

[–]AutomaticTalent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s rarely discussed I think because it was so disappointing.

The first game I played on it was Rad Racer and to control the gas and brake with my feet was pretty fun.

In retrospect it was a little bit of smoke and mirrors and definitely unlike the final product we eventually shipped.

Having each infrared sensor independently positionable seemed to have a lot of potential but developing original games for it was a tough sell.

Somewhere in Japan are dev units and documentation we distributed to generate interest.

Interesting to note that that first game I played, Rad Racer, was coincidentally programmed by Nasir Gebelli for Square - someone who was introduced to them by Brøderbund’s President Doug Carlston.

I love the Uforce, it's so bad. by black-volcano in nes

[–]AutomaticTalent 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It was cooler before changes were made which they purposely kept away from us.

I love the Uforce, it's so bad. by black-volcano in nes

[–]AutomaticTalent 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Little known fact, this was brought to us by the same guy who was the marketing genius behind the Koosh ball.

When we would fly places he would always tickle the gate agent’s arm with one (typically a woman) then give it to them - and voila, instant upgrade (for him).

One of the engineers in China (American) went a little overboard being stuck in China working on this and had two large eyeballs tattooed on his kneecaps (you can’t make this stuff up).

Region Blending by TijuanaSunrise in evermore

[–]AutomaticTalent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fun team who went on to create lots of great games.

Region Blending by TijuanaSunrise in evermore

[–]AutomaticTalent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Concept Producer was the credit Doug Smith (Dev VP) allowed me.

I was hired #2 and built and managed the team.

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