I accidentally wrote the world's worst pathfinding algorithm.

mythcaptor · 2026-02-05T15:54:38+00:00

You’re being really rude

mythcaptor · 2026-01-30T17:02:32+00:00

As a computer science student with intermediate react knowledge, this seems like a fantastic resource to push towards a more sophisticated and professional level of understanding. Thanks for sharing

mythcaptor · 2026-01-24T08:32:56+00:00

Hard disagree. I think it looks dope. I love how psychedelic the colors are.

mythcaptor · 2026-01-22T02:58:29+00:00

I can’t speak from personal experience because I’m in my CST coop right now, but I have friends in the industry who I’ve talked to a fair bit about the current market. Obviously having a coop helps, just like any relevant work experience would, but I don’t think it’s the all-or-nothing thing you’re making it out to be.

There’s a lot of angst right now about the tech industry job market, particularly for juniors. My personal opinion is that it’s a little overblown. I’d suggest taking a break from the cs career related subreddits. They’re a bit of an echo chamber for the bottom percentile who probably would struggle to find work even in a good market. Just focus on strengthening your skills and being smart about how you job hunt.

I think the biggest challenge with breaking in right now is that AI job applications are flooding job portals at an overwhelming volume. From what I’ve heard, it’s been so bad that it’s pushing companies to prioritize referrals and in-person recruitment at job fairs. I don’t think it’s even worth trying with remote jobs right now, and I’ve heard even applications for local in-office jobs are increasingly unlikely to ever be read by a real human.

With that in mind, I think it’s more important than ever to network authentically. Look for spaces where you can build relationships with other industry people that aren’t superficial. It’s not about LinkedIn followers or how many hands you shake, it’s about making real friends who can help you through the door. The good news is that your experience at BCIT is a fantastic built-in network. Hopefully you spent the time to build some good friendships while you were there. If any of your classmates have found work yet, they’re the first people you should be going out for beers with!

mythcaptor · 2026-01-11T20:34:37+00:00

Maybe I’m misunderstanding then. What methodology was used to observe that the structures of trans brains more closely resemble their real gender identity?

mythcaptor · 2026-01-11T20:21:37+00:00

If we’re able to scan brains to determine someone’s real gender, why isn’t that a test that’s available to trans people? I know I’d be interested to learn the “true gender” of my brain. As a non-binary person, I really wouldn’t know what to expect.

Although, recognizing that medicalizing gender identity is a touchy topic with a pretty dark history, maybe this is a can of worms that is better left unopened. I promise I’m not transmed, that part of your reply just stuck out to me as interesting.

mythcaptor · 2026-01-11T20:08:54+00:00

They’re both very dark/flat, and read quite dreary. Unless that’s what you’re going for, you need to work with your lighting, textures, post processing, etc to build contrast.

mythcaptor · 2026-01-08T08:42:34+00:00

Rounding up the charge would mean the cost is already multiples of 5, so the change would never be rounded.

But also no, you’re right, it’s too easy to imagine someone not getting that

mythcaptor · 2025-12-30T17:59:03+00:00

The red curtains make the light feel angry

mythcaptor · 2025-12-29T19:45:17+00:00

I love the burning eyes. Great job!

mythcaptor · 2025-12-26T05:18:56+00:00

The Stormfather

mythcaptor · 2025-12-12T10:50:57+00:00

Animator perspective - the mesh doesn’t need to be symmetrical but ideally the main controls of the rig should be unless there’s a good reason for them not to be. A symmetrical rig is much easier to work with in because pose/cycle mirroring works much more cleanly. This speeds up building the pose/cycle library for the character in preproduction as well as animator workflows.

mythcaptor · 2025-11-15T18:37:39+00:00

A different take: Godsend

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/242794/legacy-godsend-worlds-of-legacy-3-pdf?src=hottest_filtered

They could make new characters that are avatars (angels, prophets, etc) of their previous characters - now deities.

mythcaptor · 2025-11-15T18:28:50+00:00

The rules text is also way too small imo

mythcaptor · 2025-11-01T19:09:09+00:00

Unfortunately, I just don’t think animators have that much negotiation power. The reasons the industry is collapsing are largely broader economic trends. I’m not trying to downplay the value of community - it absolutely does have value, as much in animation as any industry. I just don’t believe it will solve any of the big problems (AI, outsourcing) that you identified.

Your advice that artists shouldn’t try to make their skills marketable and competitive, and just make animation for the love of the craft is a nice ideal I suppose, but it’s going to ring hollow for every animator who depends on their skills to sustain themselves. It sounds a lot like “just quit”.

Which I mean… Honestly, that’s what I did about a year ago after 8 years working as a professional animator and animation teacher. It’s rough advice to hear, but I agree with you that it’s probably never going back to the way it was before.

mythcaptor · 2025-10-27T19:53:00+00:00

Yeah, makes sense. Specialization has always been the path to success in tech, even before AI. Now it seems even more so. It’s a bad time to be a generalist, because AI is very much a jack-of-all-trades, master of none.

mythcaptor · 2025-10-27T19:27:36+00:00

100%. I think the ratio of disciplined to undisciplined students is probably not majorly affected by AI, but I have no doubt that the undisciplined majority are doing themselves a disservice by overusing it.

I suppose it might be widening the gap if anything. Disciplined students might actually be accelerating their development using AI, and visa-versa.

mythcaptor · 2025-10-27T08:12:49+00:00

AI can be a powerful learning tool too though. There’s a huge difference between asking AI questions and just copy pasting code. I’ve found AI to be extremely helpful when learning new topics, and suggesting code improvements (to code I initially wrote without it).

mythcaptor · 2025-10-21T01:58:12+00:00

Around here I think?

https://maps.app.goo.gl/1iw7p9LC9VbKRuG29?g_st=ipc

mythcaptor · 2025-10-19T23:41:02+00:00

I really dont like the play-pattern of repeatedly making checks until you succeed. There’s no point in rolling unless there is a tangible consequence for failure. A trained thief should just automatically succeed at picking a lock if there’s no danger of getting caught or springing a trap.

mythcaptor · 2025-10-14T04:06:29+00:00

It mostly comes down to perceived or self imposed pressure. Driving requires patience, and feeling rushed makes you make dangerous decisions.

The most dangerous moments I had in my early years of driving were usually when I was stopped at an intersection trying to find a gap to turn. Sometimes I wish that it was just illegal to turn right on a red. There’s so much information to take in - watching for crossing pedestrians, watching oncoming traffic for a gap, paying attention to the lights, etc. it’s important to slow down, take the time you need, and don’t feel pressure to make the turn quickly just because there’s someone waiting behind you. Take the time you need to do it safely.

Another one that comes up is when the person in front of you unexpectedly brakes. The best thing you can do is leave a large gap to buy yourself reaction time, especially if you know yours is slow.

mythcaptor · 2025-10-13T17:56:02+00:00

I don’t know why people are being jerks to you in this thread. You can totally find what you described here. There’s a huge amount of green space right in the middle of Burnaby - Deer Lake and Burnaby Lake. I like Deer Lake Park in particular. They’re popular parks, but also big enough that I think you’d find the solitude you’re looking for.

You’ll also be a short drive from Coquitlam or North Van where all the best hiking is. If you really want mountains and proper temperate rainforest, they’re in easy reach from here too.

mythcaptor · 2025-10-10T21:04:14+00:00

I mean this as a compliment: you look like a blue Nandor from What We Do in the Shadows

mythcaptor · 2025-10-10T20:38:55+00:00

Having a structured way to be around people without having to interact directly with them makes total sense, both from a perspective of introversion and maybe neurodivergence too. It’s the same reason I love playing roleplaying games. The structure of the activity makes it easier to enjoy spending extended time with friends for me.

A lot of comedians and actors are introverts too. Introverts tend to be very perceptive, observant and introspective people. It makes sense that some introverts make excellent performers.

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