About AI
First I want to explain a bit further how I use AI. Because I think that the general consensus is that its somehow EVIL and should not be used if you are a decent human being that values creativity. 🫣 I want to emphasize that I am very much against using AI to generate whole products, illustrations, etc. What I do think AI is good in is processing large batches of information fast and help you create an overview. Or helping in understanding why my code is not working the way I intended. I very much use it as a tool that helps me in understanding rather than using it as my tool for creating. And I think that sets me apart somehow from the ’evil AI-users’. Also, as I mentioned before: I am invested in hosting my LLM (Large Language Model) locally. So that the effect of me using it is less impactful on the environment. I did try out Ollama on my Linux desktop, but I did not really like the Terminal environment. So now I am looking into using LM Studio. Okay, little rant over. 😅
The beginning of a new project
In the last diary I mentioned that I discovered I could theoretically make my own dress-up game. Well, I am now actively working on making that become reality! I have thought about the different components I would need to design and made some sketches. I will share my notes here:
The Plan
So, what is my plan to make this game? First, my expectations are really low. I am not aiming to make a RPG. Just a simple point-and-click style game like those that I used to play in the early 2000s. Creating all the necessary assets will be my first step. And then we will dive into the coding in Godot, which will probably take the longest, given that it is something I am learning as I go.
Combining my 💜
What I like about this whole solo dev situation is that I can combine my illustrations and worldbuilding skills with my fondness for learning how to code and such. It kinda combines different aspects of my life all together, and it feels good! Another thing I like about this is that, when people now ask me what I do, I have a clear idea of what it is I am doing! 😁