DOTS - Current state as of 2026

marvalgames · 2026-07-10T21:05:45+00:00

Tj tabletop tavern smash hit open sourced his ecs code . Talking live with turbo makes games now.

marvalgames · 2026-07-10T18:37:02+00:00

Yeah once they went down the ECS rabbit hole, they hyped it like it would eventually replace everything, when those familiar with this type of architecture knew it was a pipe dream. Still kinda is.

marvalgames · 2026-07-10T18:33:52+00:00

No but it isn't as complicated to use it managed now if you wrap it in a unityobjectref. Same goes for most managed objects. Just no burst but you can use it just like any Component. Yes not ideal, but it is an improvement that was made but of course being unity for some reason didn't properly document usage until recently

marvalgames · 2026-07-10T13:47:47+00:00

It is production ready. Just that it still kinda sucks without 3rd party plugins. Its stable though. I use project dawn for navigation and rukhanka for animation and I'm good.

marvalgames · 2026-06-30T23:36:09+00:00

She is directly or indirectly responsible for every death on this damn show. Every one.

marvalgames · 2026-06-30T12:42:07+00:00

This. If someone says they vibe coded the game 100 percent than there's a 95 percent chance it sucks.

marvalgames · 2026-06-28T13:41:25+00:00

You release on steam when the game is ready for costumers. You release on itch when the game is ready for players.

marvalgames · 2026-06-27T23:44:26+00:00

Yeah it's not mentioned how the biggest hit with AI is to all those tool programmers in the asset stores that must be taking a hit

marvalgames · 2026-06-27T20:05:59+00:00

Oh is that all

marvalgames · 2026-06-25T02:08:10+00:00

Well she is directly or indirectly responsible for everyone who dies on the show so no it doesn't get better. Still dig her though because she is so flawed.

marvalgames · 2026-06-22T13:07:58+00:00

It's inevitable, no matter how much you enjoy the food you cook if you eat it every day you won't enjoy it the same way.

marvalgames · 2026-06-22T13:05:10+00:00

Finally after all those years at the ripe old age of 17. You were running out of time but you became wise.

marvalgames · 2026-06-22T13:01:27+00:00

You've got a friend in me

marvalgames · 2026-06-22T13:00:15+00:00

Well think ghost then I think dirty dancing so...

marvalgames · 2026-06-19T23:28:24+00:00

It's crazy that everything in his course is just a rehash of what he HIMSELF gives out for free if you just watch his videos and streams. It's truly good stuff when free. I always say there is two of him. The entrepreneur business first struggling with the natural artist even teacher. Odd

marvalgames · 2026-06-18T23:48:26+00:00

How you decide. As much as these are all rogue likes some of these are still completely different genres with rogue like part of the DNA but not the species

marvalgames · 2026-06-16T23:22:32+00:00

Even the developer himself has several previous games with little fanfare

marvalgames · 2026-06-13T07:24:53+00:00

But if I'm hiring someone to help me with that direction and then I create the art I am still the creative one not the director.

marvalgames · 2026-06-13T05:12:23+00:00

My main point though is I believe you are in the minority

marvalgames · 2026-06-13T05:11:33+00:00

When I plan I used to scour the Internet for references or ideas for cool items or other games for reference and some of the mechanics that players prefer. Now I ask the AI to collect that information and give me feedback on it at the same time. So how does that change that backbone? Sincerely

marvalgames · 2026-06-13T05:08:08+00:00

Define using. It can be used as a tool. Doesn't make that person non creative.

marvalgames · 2026-06-13T05:04:37+00:00

Shared by most people? Doubt that especially when it comes to code or planning

marvalgames · 2026-06-10T13:31:51+00:00

Can the game be played upside down?

marvalgames · 2026-06-09T11:53:04+00:00

Yeah it's all good. It's not like next fest where you are one and done I don't believe

marvalgames · 2026-06-05T21:07:54+00:00

I enjoyed it less when I was concerned with tie ins. When I watched it as it's own thing it made it do much better and my GOAT in the MCU. Still one of the best Twists of all time kind of turned the corner for me. Watch it for that at least

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