Sometimes, checking distances feel better than checking intersections
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November 30, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Sometimes, checking distances feel better than checking intersections
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I hope I'll be able to do nice things with shadows
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November 29, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I hope I'll be able to do nice things with shadows
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No sure about the total number of dungeon rooms, 4x4 seems fine enough whereas 7x7 could be too much (maybe in challenge mode?)
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January 31, 2026 at 3:19 PM
No sure about the total number of dungeon rooms, 4x4 seems fine enough whereas 7x7 could be too much (maybe in challenge mode?)
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#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon #screenshotSaturday
Later today, I'll make a technical post on itch.io about the "design" behind #puroDunjon
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February 3, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Later today, I'll make a technical post on itch.io about the "design" behind #puroDunjon
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#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate
While I do have faith in the maze algorithm, I'll still have to make a map screen
Obviously, it'll be better once said algorithm is fully implemented
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Obviously, it'll be better once said algorithm is fully implemented
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January 31, 2026 at 3:09 PM
While I do have faith in the maze algorithm, I'll still have to make a map screen
Obviously, it'll be better once said algorithm is fully implemented
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Obviously, it'll be better once said algorithm is fully implemented
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Because if a door separate 2 rooms, to which room does it belong? both? neither?
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February 11, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Because if a door separate 2 rooms, to which room does it belong? both? neither?
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#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
I'll try the mantra again, "make it before make it good"
Working on the sequences flow first is kinda good for me
I think I'll reuse most of the assets from the original one
It's a remake, not a remaster tho
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Working on the sequences flow first is kinda good for me
I think I'll reuse most of the assets from the original one
It's a remake, not a remaster tho
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #screenshotSaturday #puroDunjon
November 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I'll try the mantra again, "make it before make it good"
Working on the sequences flow first is kinda good for me
I think I'll reuse most of the assets from the original one
It's a remake, not a remaster tho
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #screenshotSaturday #puroDunjon
Working on the sequences flow first is kinda good for me
I think I'll reuse most of the assets from the original one
It's a remake, not a remaster tho
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #screenshotSaturday #puroDunjon
One thing keeping me from simply porting #PuroDunjon to the #picoSystem is that I wouldn't give justice to the incredible titlescreen theme made by @xdeviruchi.bsky.social
One day, a remake maybe
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One day, a remake maybe
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July 26, 2025 at 8:48 PM
One thing keeping me from simply porting #PuroDunjon to the #picoSystem is that I wouldn't give justice to the incredible titlescreen theme made by @xdeviruchi.bsky.social
One day, a remake maybe
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev
One day, a remake maybe
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev
For the life of me, I can't find why this very implementation of the algorithm won't work
Do the original implementation was working "eventually"?
So, of course, I'll be implementing a different one
Maze aspect is important, so 🤞
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Do the original implementation was working "eventually"?
So, of course, I'll be implementing a different one
Maze aspect is important, so 🤞
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
February 1, 2026 at 12:43 PM
For the life of me, I can't find why this very implementation of the algorithm won't work
Do the original implementation was working "eventually"?
So, of course, I'll be implementing a different one
Maze aspect is important, so 🤞
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
Do the original implementation was working "eventually"?
So, of course, I'll be implementing a different one
Maze aspect is important, so 🤞
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
Reaching a satisfying solution for handling collisions, doors, locking mechanisms and keys
Still need triggers and some specials objects, but not today
Now it's time to set the keyboard aside because I'm soooooo tired
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Still need triggers and some specials objects, but not today
Now it's time to set the keyboard aside because I'm soooooo tired
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
February 11, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Reaching a satisfying solution for handling collisions, doors, locking mechanisms and keys
Still need triggers and some specials objects, but not today
Now it's time to set the keyboard aside because I'm soooooo tired
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
Still need triggers and some specials objects, but not today
Now it's time to set the keyboard aside because I'm soooooo tired
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
While rewatching the trailer, I think I've found the way I want to tell the game story, this time
I'm leaning toward letting the player make them own interpretation with things found here and there
Writing less, putting holes and clues
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #PuroDunjon
I'm leaning toward letting the player make them own interpretation with things found here and there
Writing less, putting holes and clues
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #PuroDunjon
January 29, 2026 at 9:27 AM
While rewatching the trailer, I think I've found the way I want to tell the game story, this time
I'm leaning toward letting the player make them own interpretation with things found here and there
Writing less, putting holes and clues
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #PuroDunjon
I'm leaning toward letting the player make them own interpretation with things found here and there
Writing less, putting holes and clues
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #PuroDunjon
It take a variable length of time for me too simply use available tools (let's say ogmo) and not reinvent the wheel (but still feel stupid for wasting hours)
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#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
February 9, 2026 at 6:57 PM
It take a variable length of time for me too simply use available tools (let's say ogmo) and not reinvent the wheel (but still feel stupid for wasting hours)
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
Currently reforging my prop system to be less generic, thus having to redo the map switching component
Also, I defined the core gameplay along the lines of "what was your sentence, and what can will you do about it"
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon #screenshotSaturday
Also, I defined the core gameplay along the lines of "what was your sentence, and what can will you do about it"
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon #screenshotSaturday
December 6, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Currently reforging my prop system to be less generic, thus having to redo the map switching component
Also, I defined the core gameplay along the lines of "what was your sentence, and what can will you do about it"
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon #screenshotSaturday
Also, I defined the core gameplay along the lines of "what was your sentence, and what can will you do about it"
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon #screenshotSaturday
Switching map took some time: Setting a proper format editable in ogmo and usable in game
The whole thing is a bit sudden, so maybe a quick transition could be interesting
But at least, it seems to load & parse quickly, which is nice
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The whole thing is a bit sudden, so maybe a quick transition could be interesting
But at least, it seems to load & parse quickly, which is nice
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
December 5, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Switching map took some time: Setting a proper format editable in ogmo and usable in game
The whole thing is a bit sudden, so maybe a quick transition could be interesting
But at least, it seems to load & parse quickly, which is nice
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
The whole thing is a bit sudden, so maybe a quick transition could be interesting
But at least, it seems to load & parse quickly, which is nice
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
So, obviously, I try implementing the old algo and boy o boy
2x2 works, given the limited possibilities
3x3 feel like failing brute force as it takes too much time
My aim is 4x4, no less, and ideally up to 7x7
Moving to another algo
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2x2 works, given the limited possibilities
3x3 feel like failing brute force as it takes too much time
My aim is 4x4, no less, and ideally up to 7x7
Moving to another algo
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
February 2, 2026 at 4:33 PM
So, obviously, I try implementing the old algo and boy o boy
2x2 works, given the limited possibilities
3x3 feel like failing brute force as it takes too much time
My aim is 4x4, no less, and ideally up to 7x7
Moving to another algo
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
2x2 works, given the limited possibilities
3x3 feel like failing brute force as it takes too much time
My aim is 4x4, no less, and ideally up to 7x7
Moving to another algo
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
Some invisible improvement where the title screen use a tilemap for 90% of what's visible
Cramming letters and tilesets in an unique image: 256x256, 47.2KB as for now
Slow updates are still updates
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Cramming letters and tilesets in an unique image: 256x256, 47.2KB as for now
Slow updates are still updates
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon #screenshotSunday
February 8, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Some invisible improvement where the title screen use a tilemap for 90% of what's visible
Cramming letters and tilesets in an unique image: 256x256, 47.2KB as for now
Slow updates are still updates
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon #screenshotSunday
Cramming letters and tilesets in an unique image: 256x256, 47.2KB as for now
Slow updates are still updates
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon #screenshotSunday
Pondering if I should make a continuous camera scrolling targeting the player, scrolling upon room transition or not bother at all and teleport the camera when changing room
The less cumbersome solution will eventually become obvious
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The less cumbersome solution will eventually become obvious
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January 27, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Pondering if I should make a continuous camera scrolling targeting the player, scrolling upon room transition or not bother at all and teleport the camera when changing room
The less cumbersome solution will eventually become obvious
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
The less cumbersome solution will eventually become obvious
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
I don't have much to share right now because I want to take my time
I'll have to make some tests to put screen readability first, given the 1bit nature of the display
Still, I want it to be a good port/remake
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon #screenshotSaturday
I'll have to make some tests to put screen readability first, given the 1bit nature of the display
Still, I want it to be a good port/remake
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon #screenshotSaturday
January 24, 2026 at 6:38 PM
I don't have much to share right now because I want to take my time
I'll have to make some tests to put screen readability first, given the 1bit nature of the display
Still, I want it to be a good port/remake
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon #screenshotSaturday
I'll have to make some tests to put screen readability first, given the 1bit nature of the display
Still, I want it to be a good port/remake
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon #screenshotSaturday
*.drawSampled() is nice but hard when you want to draw 2d using 3d position
I may still use it somehow, but I'd rather have a good workflow with simpler, connected tilemaps and small dynamic elements/fx
Ogmo is still fun to parse
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I may still use it somehow, but I'd rather have a good workflow with simpler, connected tilemaps and small dynamic elements/fx
Ogmo is still fun to parse
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
December 3, 2025 at 9:47 PM
*.drawSampled() is nice but hard when you want to draw 2d using 3d position
I may still use it somehow, but I'd rather have a good workflow with simpler, connected tilemaps and small dynamic elements/fx
Ogmo is still fun to parse
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
I may still use it somehow, but I'd rather have a good workflow with simpler, connected tilemaps and small dynamic elements/fx
Ogmo is still fun to parse
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
Next thing is sorting the dead ends by distance from the starting room and locking them recursively (guess what's inside?) metroidvania style!
A nice concept not limited to mazes
I may use it for some other game(s)
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A nice concept not limited to mazes
I may use it for some other game(s)
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon #screenshotSaturday
February 7, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Next thing is sorting the dead ends by distance from the starting room and locking them recursively (guess what's inside?) metroidvania style!
A nice concept not limited to mazes
I may use it for some other game(s)
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon #screenshotSaturday
A nice concept not limited to mazes
I may use it for some other game(s)
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon #screenshotSaturday
Back to writing the maze generator (again), seed based as always
It's a good exercise and on #playdate hardware, it should not take too long to generate the rooms
Obviously I'll do console tests and optimise
Worst case, I make a loading screen
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It's a good exercise and on #playdate hardware, it should not take too long to generate the rooms
Obviously I'll do console tests and optimise
Worst case, I make a loading screen
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #puroDunjon
January 29, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Back to writing the maze generator (again), seed based as always
It's a good exercise and on #playdate hardware, it should not take too long to generate the rooms
Obviously I'll do console tests and optimise
Worst case, I make a loading screen
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #puroDunjon
It's a good exercise and on #playdate hardware, it should not take too long to generate the rooms
Obviously I'll do console tests and optimise
Worst case, I make a loading screen
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #puroDunjon
I think I should start the year with porting Puro Dunjon to the #playdate
The game seems to fit nicely on it, and a daily challenge mode more so
I may add some things, but only after the core gameplay is nailed
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #puroDunjon
The game seems to fit nicely on it, and a daily challenge mode more so
I may add some things, but only after the core gameplay is nailed
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #puroDunjon
January 19, 2026 at 6:50 PM
I think I should start the year with porting Puro Dunjon to the #playdate
The game seems to fit nicely on it, and a daily challenge mode more so
I may add some things, but only after the core gameplay is nailed
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #puroDunjon
The game seems to fit nicely on it, and a daily challenge mode more so
I may add some things, but only after the core gameplay is nailed
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #puroDunjon
Playing with *.drawSampled(...), because it looks better, but still wary of the impact on fps
Ogmo for ground tilemap & some tricks for props
Also it'll be both a remake and a prequel
I hope I can add gameplay/lore in a compact shell
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
Ogmo for ground tilemap & some tricks for props
Also it'll be both a remake and a prequel
I hope I can add gameplay/lore in a compact shell
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
December 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Playing with *.drawSampled(...), because it looks better, but still wary of the impact on fps
Ogmo for ground tilemap & some tricks for props
Also it'll be both a remake and a prequel
I hope I can add gameplay/lore in a compact shell
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
Ogmo for ground tilemap & some tricks for props
Also it'll be both a remake and a prequel
I hope I can add gameplay/lore in a compact shell
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
After many attempts, I switched from Kruskal's algo to Eller (with some adjustments)
It's incredibly fast (and efficient), so any loading screen may be for mood
3x3: tests for required deadends 👍
4x4: default 👍
5x5 up to 7x7: 👍 (NG+ ?)
😀
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
It's incredibly fast (and efficient), so any loading screen may be for mood
3x3: tests for required deadends 👍
4x4: default 👍
5x5 up to 7x7: 👍 (NG+ ?)
😀
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
February 3, 2026 at 12:18 PM
After many attempts, I switched from Kruskal's algo to Eller (with some adjustments)
It's incredibly fast (and efficient), so any loading screen may be for mood
3x3: tests for required deadends 👍
4x4: default 👍
5x5 up to 7x7: 👍 (NG+ ?)
😀
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
It's incredibly fast (and efficient), so any loading screen may be for mood
3x3: tests for required deadends 👍
4x4: default 👍
5x5 up to 7x7: 👍 (NG+ ?)
😀
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
The good news: I found bugs in how I picked a value from the seed
Still wonder if I should go back to my old implementation or try a new one
Tests and performances will decide in the end, as I don't want to exclude larger 7x7 maze yet
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
Still wonder if I should go back to my old implementation or try a new one
Tests and performances will decide in the end, as I don't want to exclude larger 7x7 maze yet
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
February 2, 2026 at 11:44 AM
The good news: I found bugs in how I picked a value from the seed
Still wonder if I should go back to my old implementation or try a new one
Tests and performances will decide in the end, as I don't want to exclude larger 7x7 maze yet
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon
Still wonder if I should go back to my old implementation or try a new one
Tests and performances will decide in the end, as I don't want to exclude larger 7x7 maze yet
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #playdate #puroDunjon