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What problem does double or triple buffering solve in modern games?
Aug 23 '14 at 2:12
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How can I create borders in an open-world game that don't feel artificial?
Dec 2 '15 at 9:43
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Why is permadeath essential to a roguelike design?
Nov 15 '12 at 21:41
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What is a “Gameplay Programmer”?
Feb 25 '12 at 11:14
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What do potential employers look for in a good portfolio?
Sep 27 '11 at 5:03
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What makes a computer opponent feel alive?
Aug 30 '11 at 1:29
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How to avoid game objects accidentally deleting themselves in C++
Apr 6 '12 at 5:51
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How to deal with “level design creep?”
Jan 24 '13 at 4:06
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How do game clients know that a server is running on their LAN?
Jun 9 '11 at 22:18
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In a GUI, should input be handled when the button is pressed or released?
Jul 2 '11 at 0:28
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Version control with game development - When should I branch?
Jan 14 '12 at 6:06
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When prototyping, how can I more easily explore game behaviour?
Apr 21 '15 at 12:30
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Will Unity skills be transferable?
May 29 '14 at 5:53
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Which image format is more memory-efficient: PNG, JPEG, or GIF?
Jan 29 '13 at 5:41
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Trap mouse in SDL
Aug 4 '12 at 1:11
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How often do big MMORPG update the physics?
Jul 18 '15 at 13:52
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Does multiple downsampling have a benefit?
May 4 '16 at 3:39
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How do I shuffle cards for a card game?
Apr 1 '12 at 0:17
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How can I tactfully ask users to help support my free game?
Mar 11 '12 at 1:12
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What is realism?
Nov 17 '11 at 0:34
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Would studying psychology give an advantage to a game designer?
Aug 22 '11 at 3:47
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How can the lategame in a 4X game be made more exciting?
Jun 18 '14 at 0:08
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Using C++11 for cross-platform Game Engine Development
Nov 28 '12 at 0:42
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How do you handle uneven tiles while rendering a tile map?
Jul 13 '11 at 3:01
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How to render a texture partly transparent?
Jun 17 '11 at 7:02
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ELO algorithm for handling people who don't play often
Dec 13 '11 at 2:41
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Are fonts covered by copyright?
Mar 12 '12 at 10:37
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Why is forward=down mouse orientation commonly called “inverted”?
Feb 26 '13 at 0:53
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In very simple 3d racing games, how are collisions handled?
Mar 10 '12 at 1:30
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Why would a game developer write their own engine instead of using existing ones?
May 5 '14 at 0:28
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