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First Steps - Managed DirectX

First Steps - Managed DirectX

I know that Managed DirectX is old, unsupported, and unfortunately only 32-bit code. It doesn't matter. It's a good place to start for the simple...

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Why PowerShell?

Why PowerShell?

Why is a good question to ask. Why use PowerShell for game development?The only answer I have is: Why not.I spend every day of my working life buried...

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LOL

LOL

Hey All,Its been a long time since I posted anything here, but as I draw close to the end of my degree, and as things start changing again in my...

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LOL

LOL

Hey All,Its been a long time since I posted anything here, but as I draw close to the end of my degree, and as things start changing again in my...

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Untitled

Untitled

Another four exams down, and now into 'Semester' 3. I have landed myself a job in Government, so I no longer will be required to work excessive hours...

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Exhaustion

Exhaustion

I am almost at exhaustion point. Since exams last semester, I have been running around crazily trying to learn everything for this semester. That...

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BANG! Accounting!

BANG! Accounting!

Accounting is down, now just Monday and Wednesday of next week for the other two... here's hoping.I also hope that my less than spectacular effort in...

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BANG! Statistics!

BANG! Statistics!

Statistics Exam is down. I think I passed (I was fairly confidently answering the questions at least), so we shall see if I was deluded or not.Got...

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Assignments Complete

Assignments Complete

Assignments have now been completed.I have checked my overall Accounting %age which sits at 78.955%. Not bad considering that I don't own the text...

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Assignments Complete

Assignments Complete

Assignments have now been completed.I have checked my overall Accounting %age which sits at 78.955%. Not bad considering that I don't own the text...

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One to go

One to go

So, Friday (Tomorrow) I have my final accounting test due. It is currently 75% complete, so I should easily finish that tonight.I finished my...

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Ignorance.

Ignorance.

I simply can't believe some of the absolute rubbish that is required in assignments for subjects like Marketing.Perceptual Mappings, I mean...

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Countdown

Countdown

Not long until I can kick these assignments in the rear, and then have to concentrate on exams.Marketing is the biggest worry at the moment, as it is...

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Uni and Forums

Uni and Forums

I have been busy of late with a few Assignments (which you should see above have diminished significantly). There are still some to go, but the...

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Stagnance

Stagnance

Empyrean Gate has been in a state of Stagnance of late. Not due to any lack of interest from my part, but more due to a lack of time. That should all...

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Maps Maps Maps Maps Maps! Wonderful Maps!

Maps Maps Maps Maps Maps! Wonderful Maps!

So Archie and I started talking mappage, and how the ingame will work. We are going to stay true to Isometric, and use the Baldurs Gate method of...

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Time Management

Time Management

I have been pushing hard to get a Management Assignment (or two) finished. They are both due this Friday, and hopefully I can finish off the 2500...

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Tired

Tired

I've averaged at between 3 and 4 hours of sleep for over 7 days straight now. Mostly due to assignment work. I added up some more content to the...

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ANGRY DWARF!

ANGRY DWARF!

So Archy has been discussing Race Relations in his journal. He wants a peaceful world where harmony abounds... but realistically nobody wants to play...

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Music

Music

I added in some stuff to the wiki today on the Music system I had been talking about some months back in this journal. ArchWizard has suggested using...

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