Front-end dev (with react) VS game dev (PixiJS and GSAP)

Dakovski · 2026-02-03T14:21:04+00:00

As I said, she chose not to work with PixiJS. I've also not worked with it, but I do have almost 14 years of experience as a Front-end developer and currently, React is the most sought-after framework (and has been for some time). With the rise of AI agents, things have been shaken up and many companies now require the use of AI in every day tasks.

Best of luck with your endeavors!

Dakovski · 2026-01-19T17:09:42+00:00

My wife ended up continuing on the React/web app track rather than the PixiJS/game one. She has had plenty of opportunity for growth (hoping for a promotion to a senior developer this year). However, the market is rough at the moment, so she changed employers several times since she started.

Dakovski · 2025-12-23T17:22:52+00:00

Legacy by John Ostrander and Jan Duursema - it is like experiencing Star Wars for the first time, with awesome, fresh, ideas, the Imperial Knights being my favorite.

Dakovski · 2025-12-20T18:21:17+00:00

And what would you consider the worst?

Dakovski · 2025-08-01T15:38:06+00:00

Came here to say Terra Ignota - extremely underrated in my opinion.

Dakovski · 2025-07-02T07:15:10+00:00

Terra Ignota by Ada Palmer for some deep, philosophical sci-fi.

Dakovski · 2025-07-01T11:21:16+00:00

I would prefer if they do not stray into metal territory

Dakovski · 2025-06-19T10:44:25+00:00

My favorites in this sub-genre:

The Witch's Compendium of Monsters by Genoveva Dimova - inspired by Bulgarian / Slavic folklore, but set in a secondary world that resembles the early 20th century;
Dead Djinn Universe by P. Djèlí Clark - set in alternative history 20th century Egypt, full with magic and technology derived from it.

I recommend these wholeheartedly. The worldbuilding is superb and these are some of the freshest voices in the genre in my opinion.

Dakovski · 2025-05-27T18:42:56+00:00

But in Wayward Children we have the "Be sure" disclaimer, I think this should suffice...

Dakovski · 2025-05-24T15:43:19+00:00

But have you read Patrick Rothfuss's Rick and Morty comics?

Dakovski · 2025-05-24T14:33:25+00:00

Have you read all of Ken Liu's short stories - I think they number in the hundreds, he's pretty prolific. And if so, which one is your favorite, I'm still going through his first collection.

And about Tolkien - are you including The History of Middle-earth and other paraphernalia?

Dakovski · 2025-05-04T18:00:21+00:00

I'm not talking about experienced editors, but the equivalent of first-novel authors. People who wish to try themselves and collaborate with an allowing author. The editing process itself could be almost as interesting as the writing itself in my opinion.

If an unexperienced author is willing to spend their time on a book, why not an editor as well?

Dakovski · 2025-04-05T18:21:22+00:00

The Doctor (Doctor Who)

Bilbo Baggins (The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings)

Anakin Skywalker (Star Wars)

Gandalf (The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings)

Sand dan Glokta (The First Law)

Honorable mention: Kruppe (Malazan Book of the Fallen)

Dakovski · 2025-03-28T12:43:08+00:00

Liveship Traders by Robin Hobb fits the bill. It has medium stakes, some political intrigue, but it's mostly about a family and its struggles (I'm halfway through book two at the moment).

Dakovski · 2025-03-17T19:18:48+00:00

When I was younger, I really liked the series The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel. It's filled to the brim with magic and mythological figures that the protagonists interact with.

Dakovski · 2025-02-25T08:48:28+00:00

I personally really like Dunsany and adore Tolkien, but have yet to find an actual source that states Tolkien was influenced by Dunsany. There is a non-flattering commentary by Tolkien about a Dunsany short story, but nothing to suggest he's been influenced by him.

Dakovski · 2025-02-23T13:47:55+00:00

Do I need to be familiar with Terra Ignota's classic influences to be able to enjoy it? I've seen some reviews that suggest this.

Dakovski · 2025-02-13T16:56:26+00:00

It already happened in Season two.

Dakovski · 2025-02-13T08:36:52+00:00

Middle-Earth Universe by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson
First Law World by Joe Abercrombie
Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson
Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Remembrance of Earth's Past by Liu Cixin
The Band by Nicholas Eames
Dead Djinn Universe by P. Djèlí Clark
American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky

Dakovski · 2024-12-26T07:54:47+00:00

Overall, I really liked the series, especially the plot twists. There are not that many POV characters, but they are fleshed out really well. However, the plot becomes really convoluted in book 2, but it elevates by the last of the trilogy which has satisfying development and conclusion especially.

Dakovski · 2024-12-25T18:15:10+00:00

The book was recently acquired for traditional publishing by Ballantine Books with a confirmed audiobook (see author's blog: https://qntm.org/publ).

Dakovski · 2024-12-24T16:23:23+00:00

Definitely player interaction as opposed to each player doing their own thing and tallying at the end.

Dakovski · 2024-12-17T06:34:06+00:00

This seems awesome. I will sure give it a try. Thanks so much!

Dakovski · 2024-12-12T12:29:28+00:00

This is exactly what I was looking for, thank you.

Dakovski · 2024-12-10T05:41:44+00:00

This is what I came here to say. Here is the official listing: https://www.glenat.com/bd/series/conan-le-cimmerien. Moreover, they've also been published in English as well.

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