firebottle Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 The really well-done TI BASIC game. Said he was going to make a sequel. Looked at his youtube channel (PixelPendant) the other day and in the last few videos he turned into a she? Looks like no videos posted for a while now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 16 minutes ago, firebottle said: The really well-done TI BASIC game. Said he was going to make a sequel. Looked at his youtube channel (PixelPendant) the other day and in the last few videos he turned into a she? Looks like no videos posted for a while now. @pixelpedant has not been around for a while. Life happens. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrospect Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 (edited) I'd make a safe bet the sequel is in the works. One of the mitsakes I used to make was updating folks on the games I was making 'cos it had the effect of putting more pressure on me. Not sure if that's what happens with other games writers? I've retired from the games creating now. And you know what? Feels good. Edited July 8 by Retrospect 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimes99er Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 3 hours ago, Retrospect said: One of the mistakes I used to make was updating folks on the games I was making 'cos it had the effect of putting more pressure on me. Pros and cons. A bit of pressure is good - and can be bad. It's alright to take a pause, as "life" happens. 🙂 3 hours ago, Retrospect said: Not sure if that's what happens with other games writers? Same. I really want to get back on the train, but can't really stick to just one project. Ideas span over 100+ projects. But also, when you stick to one project, and work through the huddles, it kind of pays off. 😁 3 hours ago, Retrospect said: I've retired from the games creating now. And you know what? Feels good. 😕 I know. Feels good to be free, but also ... you miss accomplishing something, - that you kind of "know" is right there in front of you ... 😐 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 7 hours ago, Retrospect said: I've retired from the games creating now. And you know what? Feels good. Soon, we get to call you the Michael Jordan of TI game development 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switch1995 Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 (edited) Having just posted a XB256 demo, i must say, it was @pixelpedant youtube videos that piqued my interest in XB256 to begin with. Very well done videos. Edited July 8 by Switch1995 typo 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Vorticon Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 7 hours ago, Retrospect said: I've retired from the games creating now. And you know what? Feels good. You'll be back. I always say that after I finish a particularly challenging project, then after a variable break doing something else (usually some kind of hardware hack) I start itching for yet another one. Never fails 🤨 The very thought of having a vintage machine sitting idle is very distressing to me. Perhaps time to see someone... One mitigating factor against burnout, at least for me, is that I like to try different languages for my projects, which keeps my interest up. I've done Basic, XB, Forth, C, Pascal and A/L, with my next likely target being Logo. Our little TI certainly does not lack in terms of programming languages! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 6 hours ago, Vorticon said: Our little TI certainly does not lack in terms of programming languages! This is true. @Retrospect ISTR you were getting into Forth, yeah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrospect Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 6 hours ago, OLD CS1 said: This is true. @Retrospect ISTR you were getting into Forth, yeah? I gave it a try. All credit to BF 'cos he had a lot of patience but I wasn't in the right place for it at the time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrospect Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 16 hours ago, sometimes99er said: Same. I really want to get back on the train, but can't really stick to just one project. Ideas span over 100+ projects. But also, when you stick to one project, and work through the huddles, it kind of pays off. 😁 I don't have a single project at all , now. I was going to do some improvements to my Frankenstein's Monster game, and Hunchback, but I'm just at the point where I feel depressed doing it. I don't know why. I'm just happier without trying to code. It's nice to see what others are doing. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrospect Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 16 hours ago, Vorticon said: You'll be back I wish I could say yes to that. I just can't see it. As I say though, I'm still here, still lurking around, watching what other people are up to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Vorticon Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 5 hours ago, Retrospect said: I wish I could say yes to that. I just can't see it. As I say though, I'm still here, still lurking around, watching what other people are up to. Even if you end up not writing a single additional game, your outstanding legacy will remain. 11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrospect Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 1 hour ago, Vorticon said: Even if you end up not writing a single additional game, your outstanding legacy will remain Thankyou Walid I really appreciate that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheung Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 (edited) On 7/8/2024 at 2:36 AM, Retrospect said: I'd make a safe bet the sequel is in the works. One of the mitsakes I used to make was updating folks on the games I was making 'cos it had the effect of putting more pressure on me. Not sure if that's what happens with other games writers? I've retired from the games creating now. And you know what? Feels good. I think for me, announcing my upcoming intentions helps to keep me from slacking off too much. Edited July 13 by Cheung 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrospect Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 1 hour ago, Cheung said: I think for me, announcing my upcoming intentions helps to keep me from slacking off too much. Looking forward to playing your Pac Man ++ game , Cheung Bare in mind some folks have taken years to get their games out, mostly 'cos of two things, real life intervenes and they're perfectionists some of 'em. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrospect Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 @pixelpedant give us a word or a "like" so we know you're good? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheung Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 41 minutes ago, Retrospect said: Looking forward to playing your Pac Man ++ game , Cheung Bare in mind some folks have taken years to get their games out, mostly 'cos of two things, real life intervenes and they're perfectionists some of 'em. I'm too lazy for perfection so I try to release them when I'm sick of working on them. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unhuman Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 On 7/12/2024 at 9:34 PM, Retrospect said: @pixelpedant give us a word or a "like" so we know you're good? If you look at her profile, she was last active earlier today.... So, maybe lurking for a bit. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXB Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 Pixelpendant might be having quality of life issues like everyone sometimes things like family or finance or unknown issues. It has happened to me quite a few times and I disappeared from the TI community for years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TheBF Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 On 7/8/2024 at 11:11 PM, Retrospect said: I gave it a try. All credit to BF 'cos he had a lot of patience but I wasn't in the right place for it at the time. Forth would try the patience of Job. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TheBF Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 On 7/21/2024 at 1:23 PM, RXB said: Pixelpendant might be having quality of life issues like everyone sometimes things like family or finance or unknown issues. It has happened to me quite a few times and I disappeared from the TI community for years. As they say in the airline industry, SHIFT happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDMike Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Noooo... We do it with more thrust.... Get it together 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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