4 DEC 2021:
- I was able to get a discounted Embergen subscription! For those that don't know, Embergen is a software package that exclusively has to do with explosions. Previously I was using BlastFX, which was much cheaper and more intuitive, but also more limited and the final results were usually only average. From the little I've played with it, Embergen has a significantly greater learning curve -- but fortunately it comes pre-packaged with 100 sample projects. So I was able to find one similar to the effect I wanted and -- voila! -- you have the explosion that you see above. I like how it looks more random and asymmetrical. Another cool thing is that you can render out your explosions in Embergen . . . or render them out in Blender if you so desire.
The annual Embergen subscription is a little pricey for a solo inde developer like myself, but I think the ability to make high-quality explosions will be a multiplier in Scrapship and future games.
- That was the major highlight from this week -- I was on yet another business trip that ate up all my time. But I did get to listen to several episodes of the Game Design Dojo podcast. Highly recommended! The episodes on Puzzles and Physics were very educational.
Quote of the Week:
"Today I will do what others won't, so that tomorrow I can do what others can't." -- Jerry Rice
Thanks for reading and have a good rest of your week!