This is just a simple console application that allows you to type in how many dice, and what type of dice to roll. It then logs the roll and prints the sum. I love table top games and this could help you keep track of the result of rolls. I wrote it using Python.

You can pick up the script here!

How to break down a 3d printable mesh in the open source 3d modeling program Blender :

Take your solid mesh, select the section you want to separate hit “space”. Type in separate in the text bar, an option for separate will appear. click the option and select “from selected”. That object is now it’s own object. Rename obj, if desired. Repeat as needed.

After the mesh is separated go to the modifier menu. with an object selected, add a solidify modifier. Make sure you put your object into “Object mode”, you won’t be able to do this in “Edit mode”(tab will switch it back and forth between the two modes). add desired thickness with the modifier menu, check the uniformed thickness if wanted, then apply. Make sure that you apply the same thickness to all objects.

You now have a water tight mesh that can be printed and assembled! Save as seperate objects or lay them out in a grid, for later processing.

Download the PlasmaSword.obj

A tip for people making games or programs. I find it fun and relaxing to take a break from working on a larger project to code something smaller. When a project is taking months or years to complete, I tend to get this feeling of not accomplishing anything (even though I am doing a ton of work).

Creating smaller and easier to finish projects helps with this. It feels great to slam out a few programs really fast. Also lets you learn something new, which you can use on your larger projects. Thus I created DYNAMO a pong-like game. You gain charge passively; but charge faster when the ball hits your paddle. When you get 3 charges you can use a special move giving you an edge to score!

It is for Windows and requires 2 controllers (1 for each player). You move with the left joystick, and aim with the right joystick. Press A to maximize the screen. Use the left or right triggers when you have 3 charge pips to use a special move! I used Game Maker Studio to create DYNAMO.

Find my programs at bitm3.itch.io

HAVE FUN!

I was thinking about making a suite of table top gaming applications. I used to play table top games with some friends and family. I know friends and famly who still play, so I thought this would be something they could use. I don’t play much pen and paper games anymore; but I like making my own game systems.

I kept the UI simple, and the window down to around 256×256 so you get to keep a large portion of your screen clear. The idea is to have multiple helpful apps open at the same time.

You can download the bitm3 Dice App here! Feedback is always welcome. I used Game Maker Studio (GML code) to program this app. I do have experience is Unity (C#) as well. I just felt this was the best option for my vision.

Tip of the day:    Drawing low resolution (this was 128 pixels x 128 pixels) pictures allows you to flesh out drawings fast. You can draw a few of them, or completely change them in a pinch. When you are happy with it, you can blow it up and add even more detail!

I drew this on the Wacom Intuos Draw tablet. I might do a review of it sometime soon. It isn’t too bad for $70!

The software I used is Krita, an open source drawing application.