Posts filed under “Chris”
Final Fantasy VI is several games
(no spoilers) In most games, there’s a specific role to play. In Serious Sam, I control a wise cracking uber muscled super soldier with absurd amounts of ammunition. In GTA, I’m a city dweller only interested in cars, and perhaps an aspiring criminal lowlife. When I play FFVI, what am I playing exactly? On the [...]
Exceptions
The scenario: A simple prototype in JavaScript, so I could test play an MVP of my new game. The problem: Why is this d_mn thing taking so long? Ever since I started working on my own, I’ve spend far more time figuring out how to motivate myself. Because I’m working in a startup, I [...]
Sometimes, semi consciousness = discipline
When most fully aware, we often have a voice running in our head (no, not that kind of voice) that thinks through things verbally. Usually that’s the best time to think about stuff, but when we have to work, sometimes it’s better to have our internal monologue be off. Are there psychological terms for this?
The Importance of Morning Routine (Morning Routine 2.0)
Note: This is very much a work in progress. Comments welcome! So you’ve decided to strike out on your own, by freelancing or start a company. The first day you get up, you realize you’re free. No office, no working hours, no one staring over your shoulder, no constant pressure to have your butt in [...]