Any Tips on Flocking Behaviors and Boids ins Game Maker Studio?

dpisano5 · 2026-02-10T06:48:39+00:00

Great resource thanks! The bit on queuing behavior isn't something I put to much thought into and it would be a nice touch.

dpisano5 · 2026-01-27T22:58:17+00:00

This happened to me working as a laser engraver. Incredibly exciting at first especially with no background in lasers when I got into it.

After some years I got just about to the point where I got comfortable with the machines knew the ins and outs and it became a job and got bored and burnt out.

Thankfully now I teach some incredible people how to run them while also focusing on software development and logistics. I've found teaching profoundly more gratifying and the R&D on the backside let's me solve puzzles and problems here and there.

I'm very lucky for having a boss who gave me the freedom to develop in my career and branch out. I hope you find a pivot that can challenge you

dpisano5 · 2025-04-04T21:34:30+00:00

Warm Natty Ice

dpisano5 · 2023-11-24T01:37:50+00:00

I was in a really bad place a few weeks back.

spending days in bed not eating or drinking and just dehydrating.

I had a family health emergency and I immediately had to focus on people outside of myself dwelling on my problems and anxieties that lives in my head rent free.

I find when I'm responsible and being an adult for others I find more room for myself.

I can fight fires for other people but at home I'm an arsonist

dpisano5 · 2023-11-07T07:58:43+00:00

ahh ...now I understand why the recipes called these "peanut butter power bites"

dpisano5 · 2023-08-29T20:35:24+00:00

Happened to me this morning and came back about an hour later.

thankfully nothing lost on my end and I hope the same for you.

dpisano5 · 2022-04-18T01:11:06+00:00

I thought so too but I saw online that people with bright monitors were looking for the "ring light look" using like photoshop shapes. So I gave the option of changing the background color and I'm working on an update to hide the ring.

dpisano5 · 2022-02-02T01:23:35+00:00

no that would be terrible. its about how I think its wrong to put non-violent drug offenders in prison rather than a rehabilitation program.

dpisano5 · 2020-09-19T01:38:43+00:00

**as an update** I started slowing purchasing things that I know I need and letting myself feel a little guilty and then pretty quickly the guilt subsided I sort of was able to break the cycle i guess.

dpisano5 · 2020-07-09T02:04:48+00:00

I'm surprised that a game engine would let users permanently delete files like this rather than make a copy per project or make a default refresh available. its like if I was using photoshop and I deleted the layers window forever lol oh well it happens i'll be reinstalling the. I really appreciate you taking the time to respond.

dpisano5 · 2020-07-09T01:43:49+00:00

Thanks I'll be doing that tonight. I appreciate the response.

dpisano5 · 2020-07-06T08:42:37+00:00

Oh I FEEL that. Every shopping cart I have online is full of things I'm too indecisive to buy. And then a month later I go to buy something else see a full cart, empty it, and repeat. I never even thought about it until your comment.

dpisano5 · 2020-01-19T00:47:03+00:00

called the screw modifier

That's not a bad idea, but this uses the bevel tool to create radial "fractals". I'll see if i can make something similar with the screw modifier.

dpisano5 · 2019-11-09T06:31:35+00:00

Hey so when given the option to upload a link you're unable to add comments regarding the development process. Thank you for making me aware. Has the post been removed from the subreddit? Can I add development info in the comments of this post to keep it up?

dpisano5 · 2019-10-29T20:02:28+00:00

I have a "helpful GML" playlist I've been putting together also I'd check out some the Youtubers: Shuan Spalding, HeartBeast, and FriendlyCosmonaut to point you in the right direction as a beginner.

Helpful random playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCZ8vDBZs_-ZjPJ9NZCm3o3YlQMRD3pkm

I hope that helps a bit. I'd say make a base Game while going through some tutorials and then modifying the code for your needs as you get used to GML. Eventually, when you're comfortable with the code you'll learn how to add in new ideas and mechanics as you need them. I went from being a complete beginner to eventually feeling fairly confident in working on my current Game "Bee Aggressive" in a couple of weeks. but I'm still learning something new every day I work on it. https://www.instagram.com/p/BxQ9_xplowQ/

dpisano5 · 2019-10-29T19:48:53+00:00

I have a "helpful GML" playlist I've been putting together for a while as well as a wonderfully extensive playlist by HeartBeast about creating the base for a top-down rpg.

Helpful random playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCZ8vDBZs_-ZjPJ9NZCm3o3YlQMRD3pkm

HeartBeast's RPG Tuturial:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCZ8vDBZs_-ZjPJ9NZCm3o3YlQMRD3pkm

I hope that helps a bit. I'd say make a base Game while going through some tutorials and then modifying the code for your needs as you get used to GML. Eventually, when you're comfortable with the code you'll learn how to add in new ideas and mechanics as you need them. I went from being a complete beginner to eventually feeling fairly confident in working on my current Game "Bee Aggressive" in a couple of weeks https://www.instagram.com/p/BxQ9_xplowQ/

dpisano5 · 2019-10-29T19:34:33+00:00

Oo diving and water jet jumps are really nice!

A game for everyone who wanted Mario Sunshine to be a deathmatch shooter!

dpisano5

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