Caroline Middlebrook

Long time PC gamer (#pcmasterrace) and programmer, now combining those into solo game development in Unity.

[Caroline Middlebrook @cmiddlebrook]

In every game project so far, I've struggled with artwork. I'm a programmer so I always rely on other people's art for my game. It's frustrating and so for the next project or two, I'm going to bypass the artwork and just make text based games! #gamedev https://t.co/4S3CubyPDl

[Caroline Middlebrook @cmiddlebrook]

Forcing myself to literally sit down and write out features, architecture, design ideas for my game before starting coding. It's hard! I'm using to just diving in but I know that would be a mistake! #gamedev

[Caroline Middlebrook @cmiddlebrook]

I'm at a point where I feel ready to start working on a commercial game! Scary stuff, but I've made 7 tiny games now and I'm ready for a bigger challenge. I'll spend more time on research and prep work, so I don't end up just making the wrong game, or endlessly refactoring.

[Caroline Middlebrook @cmiddlebrook]

After 6 months of procrastination I have decided to cancel my game Sugar in Shadows rather than try to finish it. I have mixed emotions and made a very long rambly video about it! https://t.co/WuRan9kACT #gamedev #indiedev

[Caroline Middlebrook @cmiddlebrook]

I love powerups... but this is definitely a bug lol! #breakout #fail

[Caroline Middlebrook @cmiddlebrook]

Working on a keypad access system for the latest challenge in Code Monkey's #gamedev practice lab. I'm really enjoying this one! 😁 #WIPWednesday #MadeInUnity

[Caroline Middlebrook @cmiddlebrook]

Finally, my #breakout #game is finished! Short #gameplay clip... https://t.co/UvCWjydzNO #gamedev #indiedev #madewithunity #ScreenshotSaturday

[Caroline Middlebrook @cmiddlebrook]

Back working on my breakout game... added a block multiplier so there's lots more blocks now! #ScreenshotSaturday #gamedev #indiedev #MadeWithUnity

[Caroline Middlebrook @cmiddlebrook]

So you built a JSON save / load system for your #Unity game and everything works on your device but when you upload to the web eg #Itch now the save isn't being loaded anymore? Well, this is the fix and it only takes one line of code! https://t.co/6ocYxZcFIZ #gamedev #tutorial

[Caroline Middlebrook @cmiddlebrook]

After 4 months of procrastination I finally managed to resume work on Sprite Breaker and get it into a playable state and publish it on Itch! It's not finished, but it's just about playable. I wrote a blog post about this procrastination issue I had. https://t.co/p3RpBxuaE3

[Caroline Middlebrook @cmiddlebrook]

I've been struggling to finish two games that I started months ago, I don't know why. Is it possible that the act of finishing and publishing a game is actually a SKILL that can be practiced and learned? I want to find out! https://t.co/Qqw9dXgwl6 #gamedev #indiedev #unity

[Caroline Middlebrook @cmiddlebrook]

For CodeMonkey's latest #GameDev Practice Lab, he's challenging us to create a traffic control system! This first scene is the most basic version. #ScreenshotSaturday #Unity

[Caroline Middlebrook @cmiddlebrook]

Working on a CCTV camera system for Code Monkey's #GameDev Practice Lab challenge! He's done all the hard work, I just setup the camera's hehe! #unity #ScreenshotSaturday

[Caroline Middlebrook @cmiddlebrook]

I've had quite a long break from #gamedev but joining the Practice Lab from #CodeMonkey has got me back into it! I'm currently working on implementing a save system for his little city builder scene. #WIPWednesday #unity

[Caroline Middlebrook @cmiddlebrook]

CodeMonkey has just launched a program called the #GameDev Practice Lab. It's not a course. Instead, he builds out a demo scene of some kind and then gives you objectives to complete within that scene to stretch your knowledge. I have joined it! https://t.co/dYGYGo0Pz1

[Caroline Middlebrook @cmiddlebrook]

Another #devlog for Sugar in Shadows posted. I'm almost caught up with these now! https://t.co/jJNKJZwjum #gamedev #indiedev #madewithunity

[Caroline Middlebrook @cmiddlebrook]

I have found that when I work consistently at the things I love doing (game development, but other things too), I am just happier in general, even in other areas of life that are not so fun, like a crappy job! https://t.co/CYpEXAipqn #ThursdayThoughts #gamedev #consistency

[Caroline Middlebrook @cmiddlebrook]

Well I made it, though my whole party were in poor health! Still, not bad for the first time playing the game. #games #oregontrail

[Caroline Middlebrook @cmiddlebrook]

Despite my age I have somehow managed to completely miss this entire series of games! I've always wanted to play them but never got around to it until today. I'm starting with a pretty early version here! #games #oregontrail

[Caroline Middlebrook @cmiddlebrook]

I am struggling to get back into this game! I actually recorded this video back in December and I'm only getting around to posting it now, and I've still not worked on the game since then so the problem persists! https://t.co/gaVJc9ZjIX #gamedev #devlog