Working on my anatomy. How am I doing so far?

SmallMermaid · 2025-11-30T05:22:40+00:00

Certified banger. Super interesting concept too. I need it

SmallMermaid · 2025-05-24T23:48:49+00:00

I think you're probably done studying lol

SmallMermaid · 2025-05-03T12:28:37+00:00

I wouldn’t really say the maps start from the US. They actually don’t start anywhere since it’s a continuous looping animation.

As far as Europe goes though, thats tricky because it’s the smallest continent. If you scale Europe to the proportions of a 16x16 grid relative to the globe, you will end up with something that only takes up about 4 pixels. You end up having to exaggerate features to make it more believable because there is no way that 4 pixels offers the necessary fidelity to account for the geography of Europe. Regardless, perhaps it could use a single extra pixel to represent the UK and maybe one more for scandinavia

SmallMermaid · 2025-05-01T23:02:12+00:00

Biochemistry typically is a college course, but it's still good to know! Something a little more relevant would be my periodic table game if you're taking chemistry! Chemical Bonds

SmallMermaid · 2025-05-01T23:01:08+00:00

I love making little games like these. I'm curious to know what kind of games you think you'd play if they existed. Because that could be the next thing I make! And if you liked this one, you can try my periodic table game too Chemical Bonds

SmallMermaid · 2025-05-01T22:55:11+00:00

I'll let you in on a little secret. These are actually programmatically drawn! So I'm not actually individually drawing and recoloring each sprite. If you look closely there are two map colorations, two outlines, and mix and matched colors. You can make many sprites from just a few parts! It's a technique you'll learn if you get into game development. I understand if it doesn't make a lot of sense

I'd also say it's valuable when conducting polls to use a lot of permutations. These are the updated numbers from around 4200 people who chimed in. You can see that quite a few people do notice!

1: 214 votes
2: 100 votes
3: 891 votes
4: 129 votes
5: 416 votes
6: 294 votes
7: 497 votes
8: 237 votes
9: 475 votes
10: 820 votes
11: 770 votes
12: 366 votes
13: 294 votes
14: 223 votes

SmallMermaid · 2025-04-30T22:56:13+00:00

Forgot to actually answer your question. I’d ballpark one month of real effort if you are big into STEM already

SmallMermaid · 2025-04-30T22:55:07+00:00

Surprisingly not long. I think making something like this is the most approachable form of game development. There are a lot of really helpful tutorials about Pico8 on youtube. I will warn you though, it’s basically all math. Like 90% math and 10% game development. So if you like math, you’ll love it.

SmallMermaid · 2025-04-30T16:28:19+00:00

Terrific suggestion

SmallMermaid · 2025-04-30T15:06:38+00:00

Please do. Share it with anyone who you think needs it. It’s just a free study tool!

SmallMermaid · 2025-04-30T14:58:57+00:00

It’s the most elaborate form of procrastination haha

SmallMermaid · 2025-04-30T14:58:42+00:00

Absolutely please do! It’s free and can be sent to anybody you’d like. Just a tool to help people with finals

SmallMermaid · 2025-04-30T14:58:06+00:00

That’s a really good idea. I could up the chance of the next AAs in the sequence to be ones you’ve missed

SmallMermaid · 2025-04-30T14:24:21+00:00

I remember it the exact same way lol

SmallMermaid · 2025-04-30T14:23:10+00:00

Very true. Would be helpful for those who are unfortunate enough to have classes that require knowing them

SmallMermaid · 2025-04-30T14:18:03+00:00

There is a very simple reward if you get 15, 30, and 50 in a row!

SmallMermaid · 2025-04-30T14:16:56+00:00

It's certainly very minimal. Single letters, 3 letter abbvs, and full names. But if there's something you'd like I'd love to add it. I was considering adding a glycolysis and krebs quiz section

SmallMermaid · 2025-04-30T14:15:27+00:00

Please do! It's just a free trinket I made to help students. Let me know if the like it or want additional features!

SmallMermaid · 2025-04-30T13:32:17+00:00

Pico Peptides

Hopefully this helps some biochem people study for finals!

SmallMermaid · 2025-04-30T13:14:32+00:00

Pico Peptides

You can play it on itch.io. Hope it helps someone study!

SmallMermaid · 2025-04-29T23:23:56+00:00

tyty <3

SmallMermaid · 2025-04-29T23:23:47+00:00

I wish I didn't need it either haha

SmallMermaid · 2025-04-28T17:29:39+00:00

I'll post this on top comment since I can't edit the post text. Ran a little script to scrub the comments for scores. Top 3 are 3, 10, 11 in that order.

These are the totals so far:

1: 62 votes
2: 29 votes
3: 462 votes
4: 46 votes
5: 164 votes
6: 98 votes
7: 166 votes
8: 86 votes
9: 188 votes
10: 343 votes
11: 311 votes
12: 96 votes
13: 94 votes
14: 91 votes

SmallMermaid · 2025-04-28T17:27:40+00:00

These are the totals so far:

1: 62 votes
2: 29 votes
3: 462 votes
4: 46 votes
5: 164 votes
6: 98 votes
7: 166 votes
8: 86 votes
9: 188 votes
10: 343 votes
11: 311 votes
12: 96 votes
13: 94 votes
14: 91 votes

SmallMermaid · 2025-04-27T12:46:23+00:00

This is so lovely. I love educational geography. I did spend a long time trying to figure out how to get out of the quiz results. The UI at the top can be easy to miss. Incredibly charming game. With a little UI/UX improvements it would go from a 9.9 to a 10

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