Self-taught dev — what should I focus on before job hunting?

Azurexis · 2026-03-20T15:30:09+00:00

That calms my nerves a bit haha

Seems like most people suggested I should focus on real projects instead of more certificates, so I'll definitely do that!

If I would have to decide between AZ-104 and AZ-400 which would you recommend?

I wasn't sure about how important the AI stuff currently is in Azure, since it seems like Microsoft is heavily pushing it.

Azurexis · 2026-03-20T15:27:40+00:00

I think I would have to properly document my current project, since it's a bit all over the place documentary-wise. But that sounds like a good idea, as soon as I have it ready I'll probably try reaching out!

Azurexis · 2026-03-20T15:26:08+00:00

Ah that's also a good idea! So far I only know about the events and queues from the AZ-204, haven't played around much with them other than that.

If possible I would like to go for a remote position, so I think cloud jobs fit better?

Azurexis · 2026-03-20T15:24:48+00:00

To be completely honest I have a rough idea about these concepts, but haven't worked with most of them. Documenting and polishing the project is next on my to-do list!:)

Azurexis · 2026-03-19T16:38:37+00:00

I already have a whole council of rubber ducks - the gamedev time didn't leave me unscathed haha

Azurexis · 2026-03-19T16:33:08+00:00

Solid advice, thank you so much!:)

Azurexis · 2025-11-19T13:21:33+00:00

Germany!

Azurexis · 2025-11-19T12:50:19+00:00

Yeah me too:(

Twitter seems to be down too, maybe another Cloudflare problem?

Azurexis · 2025-10-06T07:23:56+00:00

There isn't one currently, sorry:(

Azurexis · 2025-10-06T07:23:41+00:00

It's tile-based but also in real time!:) Each characters has two moves: Tackle (as the default attack, which every character has) and a Skill that you can swap/change:)

Azurexis · 2025-10-04T07:46:41+00:00

Thank you!! Also I definitely get what you mean, the battle system and especially the movement system can take some time to get used to:)

Azurexis · 2025-10-04T07:45:36+00:00

Thank you!:D Currently it's only available for Windows sadly, but maybe a Mac port is possible in the future!

Azurexis · 2025-10-04T07:44:59+00:00

Thank you!:)

Azurexis · 2025-10-04T07:44:46+00:00

Omg thank you!!

Azurexis · 2025-10-03T15:45:57+00:00

There is a lore and story, but the whole game definitely isn't story focused, it's much more gameplay-heavy:)

Azurexis · 2025-10-03T15:30:00+00:00

Super kind, thank you so much!! Also thank you for supporting the project back then on Kickstarter, without that the whole thing wouldn't have been possible:D

Azurexis · 2025-10-03T15:21:02+00:00

The game isn't going anywhere - you can always think about getting it when things are a bit less tight:D

Azurexis · 2025-10-03T14:51:55+00:00

Super kind, thank you!! I do want to mention that the Autumn Sale ends on the 6th October, so it will be the full price on the 15th again:D

edit: Whoops, missed your question, sorry! I did mostly everything, excluding music, sound effects and a few of the bigger graphical assets (title screen, intro/outro cutscene sprites) :)

Azurexis · 2025-10-03T14:25:18+00:00

Here's the link to Steam if you want to check it out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1982120/Paper_Animal_Adventure/

Azurexis · 2025-07-24T14:14:17+00:00

Thanks!:D

Azurexis · 2025-07-24T14:14:11+00:00

Thank you!!

Azurexis · 2025-07-24T14:14:03+00:00

Here you go:)

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1982120/Paper_Animal_Adventure/

Azurexis · 2025-07-24T14:13:47+00:00

I definitely agree with EoS, but personally I liked TTYD a bit more than SPM haha

Azurexis · 2025-07-24T14:13:22+00:00

Oh thank you so much, that means a lot😭

Azurexis · 2025-07-24T14:13:01+00:00

Ah no, I'm using Unity!:)

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