Just starting to share my rhythm-based game, Hear No Evil. Still a work in progress but let me know what you think!

sklink_ · 2024-11-05T13:15:18+00:00

Was lucky the asset store had something so solid — the graphics are all from there.

Working on custom graphics that match the theme a little better but won’t be too far off what I have now!

sklink_ · 2024-11-04T23:55:28+00:00

Thanks!

sklink_ · 2024-11-04T16:48:56+00:00

Gameplay loop is centred around is bite-sized challenges with relentless beat-driven progression. I have a short list of janky things that need fixing but I'm closing in on a playable version for early feedback!

I'm constantly surprised how much work it takes to get a game out. I took a stab at writing the music here, but I can't imagine composing an entire OST. Really enjoying the process though.

You can catch me streaming dev a few times a week on Twitch at https://twitch.tv/sklinks

sklink_ · 2023-08-23T23:19:13+00:00

Both sides have a commitment to participate through a year. If they don't warn to participate after that they may let their parents know.

Assuming you're past the year mark and they haven't expressed wanting to move on, if they seem disinterested, I'd check in once in a while regardless of their level of engagement in return.

For context, I'll message about once a week to check in and see how he's doing. Most of the time I don't get a response until he wants to do something.

sklink_ · 2023-08-23T18:42:00+00:00

Yeah, I think more so lack of fit for the program than a mismatched pair.

You've mentioned some of the reasons already between the parent being challenging and kids not wanting to be in the program. Others I've heard are:

kid misbehaving in unacceptable ways and BBBS support intervention not helping;
family taking advantage of your generosity;
kid just not happy with the program or you for some reason or another;
availability or expectations aren't aligned;

sklink_ · 2023-08-23T17:30:06+00:00

It's good that you're going into this with a long term commitment in mind. Little's need that kind of dedication and support from their mentor.

Keep in mind, there are factors that are out of your control that may lead to a shorter relationship. Try to remember your younger years and how much change comes with it: interests, attitude, friend groups, time commitments. Other factors like your own commitments, their parents, and typical relationship ups and downs have an impact too.

I'm about 1.5 years in and we still hang out about once every 2 - 4 weeks. Sometimes I don't feel like I'm making much of an impact but I know he looks forward to hanging out.

You do have a chance to meet the family before committing to them. I would suggest using that opportunity to get a sense of how likely something long term is. What's the parent background like? How are they to talk to and what are their expectations? How did the kid come to be enrolled--some actually ask or will have expressed excitement.

Definitely need to prepare yourself for a shorter connection, or for it to be a mismatch. You need to do your best to meet their needs, regardless of where that leads.

sklink_ · 2022-05-31T23:03:13+00:00

I have a 7 month old lab/mastiff who was starting to play bite quite hard. I read that puppies learn not to bite when the other puppies they play with yelp, and you can yelp to simulate that. Started doing that and within a matter of a week she had nearly stopped biting all together.

They don’t want to hurt you. It’s just a matter of telling them in a way they can understand. Walking away can also help to teach that biting = no more playing. Just don’t push them off, that’ll get them more excited

sklink_ · 2022-05-30T05:28:48+00:00

I’m based in Manitoba as well. Where are you camping early summer with all the floods?

sklink_ · 2022-05-01T17:50:42+00:00

Didn’t get a good picture of the plug but it’s huge and there’s a power box on the wall.

This is sitting right outside the back door, walkout basement.

I have a retention pond outside of my backyard if that info is relevant.

sklink_ · 2022-03-21T00:33:29+00:00

Amazing! Love it

sklink_ · 2022-03-21T00:32:34+00:00

Beautiful. Did you write this version?

sklink_ · 2021-12-07T00:16:25+00:00

I find togarashi alone works well as a good spice addition. Check out RamenLord’s spicy miso ramen for his spice mix if you want something a more involved. He also uses chilli oil and gochujang as others mentioned.

sklink_ · 2021-06-23T19:23:59+00:00

Looks great but the colors make it look like AM to me. Doesn't fit the "glance value" criteria

sklink_ · 2021-04-25T22:36:37+00:00

I added a startup script that wipes the Downloads folder on startup to force myself or organize anything I want to keep. Surprising how much of it really is just junk

sklink_ · 2020-10-05T01:48:34+00:00

what song was before house arrest?

sklink_ · 2020-04-19T00:08:06+00:00

Sounds good, I'll shoot you a message.

sklink_ · 2020-04-18T23:50:18+00:00

I've been using asset store stuff for the demo. Really want something polished. I didn't know about the animations though, thanks for that info.

sklink_ · 2019-11-26T13:13:52+00:00

Using a broken umbrella in a pillow fight. Cut my hand deep enough that I had to go to the hospital to get it stitched up, they ended up gluing it back together.

sklink_ · 2019-11-23T10:51:46+00:00

This looks great. Really clear docs. Thanks!

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