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Path Finding Research

Path Finding Research

[size="2"][font="Courier New"][font="Microsoft Sans Serif"][size="3"]I'm currently working on the architecture for how the game will do path finding....

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It's Been a While...

It's Been a While...

I last wrote in this journal in 2006 and my life as a programmer has definitely taken some interesting turns. Since I started at EA, I've now worked...

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What Did I Do?

What Did I Do?

Well, given the choices in my previous entry, I finally made a decision to go with option 2. I told my boss. Then the lead for the project in choice...

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What would YOU do?

What would YOU do?

Given the following choices, what would YOU do?1) Become a Technical Director on a small project for current-gen console technology. This would be an...

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GDC 2006

GDC 2006

Well, looks like I'm going to GDC this year after all. I didn't think I'd have money, but that seems to have changed. I won't have a Gigapass this...

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Layoffs Suck

Layoffs Suck

I hate layoffs. Just in general. Even when you "survive", it's suddenly not such a fun place to work any more.I've been through far too many of them...

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It's been an Interesting Trip

It's been an Interesting Trip

I was re-reading old journal entries tonight and I noticed a couple things:1) I don't update much any more.2) My life has changed a LOT in the last...

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From Under My Rock

From Under My Rock

Yes, I'm still alive.Really.The last few months have been some of the most intense (and enjoyable!) of my life. I've dived into a new (to me)...

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Sleep?

Sleep?

*blink blink*I think I'll sleep...now...*thump*

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Hot Coffee and GTA

Hot Coffee and GTA

I think this pretty much sums up my opinion on the GTA thing*shakes head and wanders away*

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Some previews and screenshots!

Some previews and screenshots!

So, EA invited some press folks recently to show off some games. The game I'm working on, Sims 2 Console, has been getting really good reviews (with...

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Late Night Coding...

Late Night Coding...

Assert fells tree inforest of code. But no oneAround. Heisenbug?Eyelids heavy andno more Dew. How can I work?Need more power-ups!

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I Love Perl...and I Hate Perl

I Love Perl...and I Hate Perl

I've worked with Perl for over 10 years now, off and on. At various times, I've made a living at it. In fact, if I had to rank my skills in various...

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Tired but Happy

Tired but Happy

Wow, I can't believe how busy I am lately! We're getting ready for an internal deadline and the whole team is working furiously, including me. It's...

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Climbing out of my hole for a bit

Climbing out of my hole for a bit

Well, it's been a while since I did a real entry. I've been...busy.Work is going reasonably well still. There were a few days last week when I was...

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Having a Great Time, Wish You Were Here!

Having a Great Time, Wish You Were Here!

Today is the beginning of my third week at EA and I figure this is a good time to post a status update. I'm having the time of my life here. I still...

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Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith

Revenge of the Sith rocked. It wasn't quite up to Empire Strikes Back (my favorite), but I have to say I think this is my second favorite of the...

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The Laptop o' Doom

The Laptop o' Doom

It's here! It's here! The Laptop o' Doom is here!This thing...rocks.And for some reason Alienware screwed up it seems - they gave me an EXTRA 3.4 Ghz...

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