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Trevor Powell
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17-year game industry veteran, having worked at Maxis, Infogrammes, Atari, Krome, and Electronic Arts, now gone independent. Currently developing MMORPG Tycoon 2; vote for it on Greenlight! :)

Mobygames Profile (not entirely accurate): http://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,80048/

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What problem does double or triple buffering solve in modern games?
Aug 23, 2014
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How can I create borders in an open-world game that don't feel artificial?
Dec 2, 2015
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What is a "Gameplay Programmer"?
Feb 25, 2012
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Why is permadeath essential to a roguelike design?
Nov 15, 2012
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What makes a computer opponent feel alive?
Aug 30, 2011
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What do potential employers look for in a good portfolio?
Sep 27, 2011
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How to deal with "level design creep?"
Jan 24, 2013
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How to avoid game objects accidentally deleting themselves in C++
Apr 6, 2012
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How do game clients know that a server is running on their LAN?
Jun 9, 2011
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In a GUI, should input be handled when the button is pressed or released?
Jul 2, 2011
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