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What is the role of "systems" in a component-based entity architecture?

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How does a single non-artistic programmer make a game?

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Why do loot drops contain (mostly) useless items?

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Difference between Decision Trees & Behavior Trees for Game AI

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Why don't we use octogonal maps instead of hexagonal maps?

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Why do most 2D platformers start off in the left and progress in the right direction?

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Random map generation

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Do I need to ask Microsoft for permission to use their products logo?

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Should Vector3 inherit from Vector2?

answered Oct 16, 2012 at 18:26

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What's the difference between mesh and a model?

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What are the implications of releasing without a trademark?

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In an Entity-Component-System Engine, How do I deal with groups of dependent entities?

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What is the purpose of adding non-gameplay elements to a game?

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How do I ensure a piece of code runs only once?

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For a custom game engines, what should I do if my core data is malformed or missing?

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What are "affordances" in game design?

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Algorithms for rainfall + river creation in procedurally generated terrain

answered Dec 11, 2012 at 23:38

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Has piracy ever resulted in a developer getting shut down?

answered Apr 30, 2013 at 12:37

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What exactly does an installer do and why might I need one?

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How to merge two objects in Blender

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Where are all the tutorials for libGDX?

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Is the Manhattan distance monotonic when used as heuristic function?

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Best practices for labeling game versions?

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What are milestones for a game developer to gauge their progress?

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Handling player logoff and logon in a persistent world without breaking immersion

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Why is an engine like Unity3D emphasized over a native library like OpenGL for beginners?

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What's so different/complicated/useful about vectors?

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What is the role of "systems" in a component-based entity architecture?

How does a single non-artistic programmer make a game?

Why do loot drops contain (mostly) useless items?

Difference between Decision Trees & Behavior Trees for Game AI

How can I give the illusion of height to a ball in 2D?

Why don't we use octogonal maps instead of hexagonal maps?

Why do most 2D platformers start off in the left and progress in the right direction?

Random map generation

Do I need to ask Microsoft for permission to use their products logo?

What are the dangers of self-teaching game development?

Should Vector3 inherit from Vector2?

What's the difference between mesh and a model?

What are the implications of releasing without a trademark?

In an Entity-Component-System Engine, How do I deal with groups of dependent entities?

What is the purpose of adding non-gameplay elements to a game?

How do I ensure a piece of code runs only once?

For a custom game engines, what should I do if my core data is malformed or missing?

What are "affordances" in game design?

Algorithms for rainfall + river creation in procedurally generated terrain

Has piracy ever resulted in a developer getting shut down?

How could I prevent a player from cheating by taking a picture with their phone?

What exactly does an installer do and why might I need one?

How to merge two objects in Blender

Where are all the tutorials for libGDX?

Is the Manhattan distance monotonic when used as heuristic function?

Best practices for labeling game versions?

What are milestones for a game developer to gauge their progress?

Handling player logoff and logon in a persistent world without breaking immersion

Why is an engine like Unity3D emphasized over a native library like OpenGL for beginners?

What's so different/complicated/useful about vectors?