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Latest Comments by scaine
Godot Engine continues advancing the Vulkan rendering system, 3D work has begun
2 Sep 2019 at 2:42 pm UTC Likes: 2

Bit of a random though this, but I always assumed that since the only "godot" I'm aware of before hearing about this game engine was "Waiting for Godot", that the last 't' is silent (the book's author was Irish, but wrote the book in French).

Does everyone agree or is this another one of those cases like when people mispronounce Ubuntu as "Oo-bun-too" instead of "oo-boon-too"??

Back on topic - love these updates. Godot is really shaping up to be THE game engine of the modern age. I just became a patreon this month, as it would be amazing to see them cross the goal line on their next hire.

Valve just turned the gameplay of Dota Underlords on its head with Contraptions
31 Aug 2019 at 3:38 pm UTC Likes: 1

Target Buddy is gonna be huge for Blood Bound contract setup, since it draws fire. Things are getting interesting!

The surprisingly good and challenging rogue-lite Gerty is now "Content Complete"
31 Aug 2019 at 11:56 am UTC

This is a great game, lots of fun. Something about the name really lets it down, but I can't put my finger on it. I just don't like it. Kind of feel that it should be called "Ninja Death Robot goes Mining" or something like that.

Fun 2D top-down racer Bloody Rally Show to release in February 2020 with Linux support
29 Aug 2019 at 12:55 pm UTC Likes: 1

Given all the issues with Little Racers Street, I've been missing a good top down Micro Machines-style racer. This looks superb. So smooth. Just a bit gutted it's not unlocking for another 6 months!!

Rogue Rocks, a new take on classic Asteroids gameplay with upgrades and more
29 Aug 2019 at 12:49 pm UTC

Quoting: slaapliedjeThis should be one of the Atari VCS' launch titles.
Such a weird sentence to read in 2019... but I know what you meant! :)

Twin-stick exploration shooter Smith and Winston is out now, some thoughts
29 Aug 2019 at 12:41 pm UTC Likes: 1

I poured a few hours into a fairly early alpha of this, on Itch. It's a fabulously satisfying shooter, which was only let down by a slightly broken story (at the time). Now that they consider it "finished", I'm looking forward to giving this another shot.

I really must write a proper review for it too - as we all know, reviews are incredibly important to the smaller indies to increase their presence on Steam's main pages and discover-ability.

Resolutiion, a very stylish fast-paced action-adventure made with Godot now has a teaser trailer
26 Aug 2019 at 2:14 pm UTC Likes: 1

What's the weird bar in the middle of the screen? I couldn't focus on the dude running - too busy wondering what it did, how it was going to change, why it was there...? :)

Probably just me!

Looks interesting though. Vaguely Hyperlight Drifter-y, vaguely Crosscode-y, but those are fine pedigrees to remind you of!

What have you been playing this week and what are you clicking on this weekend?
24 Aug 2019 at 9:48 pm UTC

Only three games over the past seven days:
1. UnderMine
2. Dicey Dungeons
3. 7 Days to Die

UnderMine is fantastic - incredibly addictive. Dicey Dungeons is amazing too, but I'm finding some of the challenge levels to be a bit frustrating. And of course, 7D2D is an old favourite and Sin is playing on stream at the moment. Love it.

Some more thoughts on Ion Fury, the FPS from Voidpoint and 3D Realms
23 Aug 2019 at 2:23 pm UTC Likes: 17

Quoting: Solitary
Quoting: scaineThere's a big difference between censorship and basic respect for fellow human beings. This issue is about the latter.
Respect goes both ways. Bullying others, because they have different opinions is also problem. Those negative reviews are because of the censorship. Is that really solution you advocate?
Both ways?? Their response isn't about respect at that point. That's consequences for a lack of respect for basic human rights. If I'm trans and you say I'm scum for being trans, you don't get to say "that trans scum doesn't respect me". Well, you can, but it won't carry any weight.

Review bombs have happened for lesser transgressions. But I don't support that, much less advocate for it. It's a problem Valve need to deal with.

Again, this isn't "censorship". This is simple empathy. An insulting, childish piece of shit has been removed from a game after a perfectly understandable outcry surfaced. Censorship? Jeez. Attacking trans people isn't a political statement anyone should defend under the banner of "censorship".

Some more thoughts on Ion Fury, the FPS from Voidpoint and 3D Realms
23 Aug 2019 at 1:27 pm UTC Likes: 16

There's a big difference between censorship and basic respect for fellow human beings. This issue is about the latter.