Tobi1200

Game Dev & Software Engineer | Building projects in Unreal Engine with Blueprints. Creating my own 3D assets in Blender

[Tobi1200 @ttobi1200]

My 1st #UnrealEngine game is out: Echo of Steps!
Built on a laptop with only 2GB VRAM

Inspired by Crash Bandicoot
Double jump & Dash
#OpenSource

Play for FREE on https://t.co/RGr84menIx:
https://t.co/au72y8yLr0

#UE5 #indiegame #LowEndPC #gamedev #BuildInPublic #Games

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Echo of Steps: proving that 2GB of VRAM is enough for a modular #UE5 adventure

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@clipstudiopaint kkkkkk Os comentários aqui são muito bons!

[Tobi1200 @ttobi1200]

What doesn't kill you makes you set up Culling 3x! 😂

From 4K textures to 2GB VRAM reality: #EchoOfSteps is alive! I focused on robust systems and the "Low First" rule: if Culling works on Low settings, Cinematic or Epic will shine.

#UE5 #Gamedev #BuildInPublic #IndieDev

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I'm back!

I was offline due to an ISP change (downloading 3D assets on 4G is a bad idea)

But the work continued: I refactored code and optimized Blueprints. It's running smoother now!

New assets coming this Friday!

#UnrealEngine #IndieDev #EchoOfSteps

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This was all code cleanup and removing unused logic. No Occlusion Culling or Cull Distance Volumes yet, so there’s still room for more FPS!

My laptop hits 60 FPS in empty scenes, so I’m targeting 30 FPS for this project. Next update: more assets and optimizations

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Hardware is not a barrier to your dreams!

Developing on a 10-year-old laptop (i5 7th Gen / 2GB VRAM). If I can build this world with these specs, you can start too. Don't wait for a "perfect" PC

Just do it, man.

#IndieDev #GameDev #EchoOfSteps #LowEndPC #UnrealEngine #UE5

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In this build, I got the Checkpoints and the new death systems (falling/water) working perfectly. I actually finished the combat and traps too. We Keep moving forward!

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Oops, almost forgot! In the next post, I’ll share a video of the project in action. I'll show the features I've been working on. Stay tuned!

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Update 03: Optimization miracle

Boosted performance from 10 to 30 FPS even with OBS & browser active. Removed bloat & applied BP best practices to clean up the project.

For my hardware, this is a miracle! lmao

#UE5 #Gamedev #BuildInPublic #EchoOfSteps #Optimization

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I feel like it's taking long, but it’s a strategic choice: I’m documenting and improving every system as I build.

The goal: a workflow 10x faster and more scalable for future projects. I don't compromise on quality, but the delay bothers me. I'll speed up!

[Tobi1200 @ttobi1200]

Following a great tutorial by Wellington Coloni to explore studio lighting and realistic materials in #Blender. Focus on clean sub-div topology & high-quality surfaces

Keep practicing the basics to sharpen the workflow

#ProductShot #3DArtist #Modeling #Blender3D #CGI #Workflow

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Update 02: Prototyping

I chose speed and placed collectibles as static meshes instead of Blueprints. therefore I spent more time fixing it than I saved lol

Features implemented:
- Double Jump
- Collectible System
- New Platforms

#UE5 #Gamedev #BuildInPublic #EchoOfSteps

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Studying about light and clean topology practice in #Blender. Focus on solid foundations to improve asset production.

One step at a time!

#Blender3D #Modeling #3DArtist #LogoDesign #GameDev #MinApascentar

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My Crash-like dev journey starts now! Focus on the gameplay foundations:

- Terrain: Sculpted for immersion
- Obstacles: First traps & collision tests
- Camera: Classic platformer feel

The start is here!

#UE5 #Gamedev #BuildInPublic #EchoOfSteps #IndieDev

[Tobi1200 @ttobi1200]

@helderbuilds Welcome! Primary challenge is UE5 performance. Works in prototyping, but the real test is swapping blocks for final assets. My strategy: implementation -> improvements -> aggressive optimization. Not sure if I'll win against the 920MX haha, but it's fun & interesting for me!

[Tobi1200 @ttobi1200]

Starting a #BuildInPublic journey!

Developing "Echo of Steps", a platformer inspired by classics like Crash, on my 920MX (2GB VRAM).

Goal: custom mechanics + real optimization challenge from day 1. Join me!

#UE5 #GameDev #IndieDev #LowEndPC #UnrealEngine #EchoOfSteps

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To track my progress, I’ll be posting:

- Tuesdays: 3D modeling studies
- Fridays: "Echo of Steps" weekly updates

Feedback and constructive criticism are always welcome!

[Tobi1200 @ttobi1200]

Practicing clean topology and workflow efficiency in #Blender. Keeping the focus on the fundamentals before moving to more complex assets.

Consistency is key!

#Blender3D #Modeling #3DArtist #Nike #GameDev #LowPoly

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My laptop is on fire! lol

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Environment study: House Archviz

Explored PCG, Lumen & Virtual Shadows. My 920MX was pushed to the limit! (Typo in my last post: it's actually 2GB VRAM, not 500MB - tired eyes! lol).

Reaching this fidelity on a low-end DDR3 card is a win!

#UE5 #Archviz #PCG #Lumen #LowEndPC