Author: Scopique
Husband, father, gamer, developer, and curator of 10,000 unfinished projects.
Everything, All At Once Human
Scopique
July 18, 2024
I really want to like Once Human, but the designers seemed to like the "click button, get reward" mechanic more than the "survival shooter in a technohorror setting" and that saddens and annoys me.
I Feel Like I Missed My Calling
Scopique
July 18, 2024
I spend more time, and more intensity on 3D modeling every time it comes around in my "rotation of interests". Why?
Once Human, Twice Shy
Scopique
July 13, 2024
I haven't spent as much time with Once Human as I have some other recent titles, but once the game clicked with me...I wanted to spend LESS time playing it.
From Node to Deno
Scopique
July 11, 2024
I'm porting my Node application to Deno and while I'm finding it pretty easy going and occasionally beneficial, I'm still not 100% sold on some of their design decisions.
The First Descendant
Scopique
July 3, 2024
It's finally here! To kick off the release of The First Descendant, I've written this wall of text on my thoughts and some information for those who are curious about the game.
Grab Bag for June 27, 2024
Scopique
June 27, 2024
Arbitrary updates on games, software, and projects here at Chez Scopique.
X4: Meeting In The Middle
Scopique
June 26, 2024
No is more surprised than I am that I've actually found some footing in an X-series game...and have finally been able to enjoy it while still being confused as hell about it's scope.
X4, Stop Trying to Make Me Hate You
Scopique
June 23, 2024
I have tried to figure out the X series of space sims for years, but today, despite bugs and input issues, I managed to make some headway. A good sign? Or is the game just getting my hopes up?
Tides Come In, Tides Go Out; Teaching Versus Learning
Scopique
June 19, 2024
My development project is on hold (surprise!) so I'm considering 3D modeling again (more surprise!) but I still have a lot to learn...but nowhere to learn it from (saddest surprise).