#portfolio software

[vaahlkult]

Malenia. Blade of Miquella // Elden Ring Fanart

Prints

[askagamedev]

What projects would you recommend for a gameplay programming portfolio, and how do you think one should go about selecting new projects on their own?

Let's establish a baseline first - the purpose of a portfolio is a showcase of your best work to get you hired. Thus, anything that goes into your portfolio is put there with the goal of getting you a job. Does that make sense? I hope it does. With that in mind, here are some skills that teams tend to look for in a gameplay programmer, and some sample work a candidate could use to demonstrate that she knows how to do those things.

Data-Driven Gameplay Systems

Much of the time, gameplay programmers need to build a system that requires minimal further maintenance and updates for designers to create the content. If the designer can use the system to create more content without needing the programmer to rewrite large parts of it, that's the ideal. An example of this would be an equipment system for a normal RPG - imagine a weapon that adds stats and maybe has a proc on hit. A weapon-creation tool might allow a designer to set the weapon's data - name, damage, attack speed, stat bonuses, and procs (e.g. effects that fire on hit, on damage taken, etc.).

3D Math

A lot of gameplay happens in a 3D world, which means that 3D (vector and matrix) math is important to understand where things are and how to get them where we need them to be. An example of this might be a backstab feature in combat, where a player can deal bonus damage to an enemy if the player is behind the enemy. Detect when the player is attacking from behind the enemy, deal some extra damage, and provide some feedback to the player to notify them that they have successfully backstabbed a foe.

Optimization

Getting games to run at 60 fps is certainly not easy. Understanding how to improve performance is very helpful. An example of this would be to have a demo where you show a lot of something, but still keep it performant. A good example is a navigable field of grass that has non-uniform wind blowing across it. Making a field of grass is not that difficult, but getting said field of grass to perform at a high frame rate with a lot of grass in it is.

Remember, the purpose of the portfolio is to showcase the skills a candidate has to help her get a job. If a candidate has things to show (and, more importantly, talk about), it helps persuade the hiring managers that she can do the kind of gameplay engineering work that they need done. A candidate won't need all of these in a portfolio before applying - these kind of examples are helpful to have if she doesn't already have work experience in those areas. If she has work experience in those fields already, they should be on her resume and we hiring managers should be aware of them. If she does not have that kind of experience, then she should have something in her portfolio to demonstrate her skills.

[Join us on Discord] and/or [Support us on Patreon]

Got a burning question you want answered?

Short questions: Ask a Game Dev on Twitter

Long questions: Ask a Game Dev on Tumblr

Frequent Questions: The FAQ

[xenocorner]

To all my comic fans, enjoyers, appreciators if you will:

Who are some comic artists that you really like? As in, their visual style. And why?

I’m mostly looking for Marvel/DC, focusing on line art/proportions. I wanna study some people and try out things they do, so if anyone has someone in mind you really like, bring em on :D

[theinnovatorsinsights]

With Innrly | Streamline Your Hospitality Operations

Manage all your hotels from anywhere | Transformation without transition

Managing a hotel or a multi-brand portfolio can be overwhelming, especially when juggling multiple systems, reports, and data sources. INNRLY, a cutting-edge hotel management software, revolutionizes the way hospitality businesses operate by delivering intelligent insights and simplifying workflows—all without the need for system changes or upgrades. Designed for seamless integration and powerful automation, INNRLY empowers hotel owners and managers to make data-driven decisions and enhance operational efficiency.

Revolutionizing Hotel Management

In the fast-paced world of hospitality, efficiency is the cornerstone of success. INNRLY’s cloud-based platform offers a brand-neutral, user-friendly interface that consolidates critical business data across all your properties. Whether you manage a single boutique hotel or a portfolio of properties spanning different regions, INNRLY provides an all-in-one solution for optimizing performance and boosting productivity.

One Dashboard for All Your Properties:

Say goodbye to fragmented data and manual processes. INNRLY enables you to monitor your entire portfolio from a single dashboard, providing instant access to key metrics like revenue, occupancy, labor costs, and guest satisfaction. With this unified view, hotel managers can make informed decisions in real time.

Customizable and Scalable Solutions:

No two hospitality businesses are alike, and INNRLY understands that. Its customizable features adapt to your unique needs, whether you're running a small chain or managing an extensive enterprise. INNRLY grows with your business, ensuring that your operations remain efficient and effective.

Seamless Integration for Effortless Operations:

One of INNRLY’s standout features is its ability to integrate seamlessly with your existing systems. Whether it's your property management system (PMS), accounting software, payroll/labor management tools, or even guest feedback platforms, INNRLY pulls data together effortlessly, eliminating the need for system overhauls.

Automated Night Audits:

Tired of labor-intensive night audits? INNRLY’s Night Audit+ automates this crucial process, providing detailed reports that are automatically synced with your accounting software. It identifies issues such as declined credit cards or high balances, ensuring no problem goes unnoticed.

A/R and A/P Optimization:

Streamline your accounts receivable (A/R) and accounts payable (A/P) processes to improve cash flow and avoid costly mistakes. INNRLY’s automation reduces manual entry, speeding up credit cycles and ensuring accurate payments.

Labor and Cost Management:

With INNRLY, you can pinpoint inefficiencies, monitor labor hours, and reduce costs. Detailed insights into overtime risks, housekeeping minutes per room (MPR), and other labor metrics help you manage staff productivity effectively.

Empowering Data-Driven Decisions:

INNRLY simplifies decision-making by surfacing actionable insights through its robust reporting and analytics tools.

Comprehensive Reporting:

Access reports on your schedule, from detailed night audit summaries to trial balances and franchise billing reconciliations. Consolidated data across multiple properties allows for easy performance comparisons and trend analysis.

Benchmarking for Success:

Compare your properties' performance against industry standards or other hotels in your portfolio. Metrics such as ADR (Average Daily Rate), RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room), and occupancy rates are presented in an easy-to-understand format, empowering you to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

Guest Satisfaction Insights:

INNRLY compiles guest feedback and satisfaction scores, enabling you to take prompt action to enhance the guest experience. Happy guests lead to better reviews and increased bookings, driving long-term success.

Key Benefits of INNRLY

Single Login, Full Control: Manage all properties with one login, saving time and reducing complexity.

Error-Free Automation: Eliminate manual data entry, reducing errors and increasing productivity.

Cost Savings: Pinpoint problem areas to reduce labor costs and optimize spending.

Enhanced Accountability: Hold each property accountable for issues flagged by INNRLY’s tools, supported by an optional Cash Flow Protection Team at the enterprise level.

Data Security: Protect your credentials and data while maintaining your existing systems.

Transforming Hospitality Without Transition

INNRLY’s philosophy is simple: transformation without transition. You don’t need to replace or upgrade your existing systems to benefit from INNRLY. The software integrates effortlessly into your current setup, allowing you to focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional guest experiences and achieving your business goals.

Who Can Benefit from INNRLY?

Hotel Owners:

For owners managing multiple properties, INNRLY offers a centralized platform to monitor performance, identify inefficiencies, and maximize profitability.

General Managers:

Simplify day-to-day operations with automated processes and real-time insights, freeing up time to focus on strategic initiatives.

Accounting Teams:

INNRLY ensures accurate financial reporting by syncing data across systems, reducing errors, and streamlining reconciliation processes.

Multi-Brand Portfolios:

For operators managing properties across different brands, INNRLY’s brand-neutral platform consolidates data, making it easy to compare and optimize performance.

Contact INNRLY Today

Ready to revolutionize your hotel management? Join the growing number of hospitality businesses transforming their operations with INNRLY.

Website: www.innrly.com

Email: contact@innrly.com

Phone: 833-311-0777

[l-stanny]

[moonrig01]

Maximize Your Profits with Free Crypto Price Alerts from Moonrig

Don't let the volatile crypto market catch you off guard. MoonRig's free price alerts give you a competitive edge by providing instant notifications of price changes, trend reversals, and market sentiment. Join us today and elevate your trading strategies to new heights. Timing is everything in the crypto world. Gain a significant advantage with Moonrig's free price alerts that keep you informed of market developments. Be the first to know about potential buying or selling opportunities, and make smarter investment decisions. To know more visit us at: https://moonrig.io/

[dank-memer-to-the-extreme-r]

Here’s a tip I heard from PirateSoftware, a famous game dev/streamer: usually personal projects can count as some form of experience and give you an advantage. If you want to get into a programming job, program some projects and add them to your resume. If you’re an artist, make an art portfolio with your process, time estimates for pieces, and the pieces themselves. If you want to be a designer, do the same but with mock branding projects. Apply this to your chosen field and see if this helps. Bonus points if the projects are relevant to what the employer wants (like a mock design for a transport company if you’re applying to be a designer at one).

Also, bonus tip: if you wanna make money from being an indie dev or freelance artist, get any job that pays okay and do your passion on the side until it can be your full-time job. Don’t make yourself destitute for your passion.

ENTRY LEVEL MEANS NO EXPERIENCE. IT MEANS NO PORTFOLIO OF RELEVANT SAMPLES. ENTRY LEVEL IS ENTRY LEVEL

[jbird-the-manwich]

before it gets bad I'm just gonna tell y'all certain rich people have literally only recently noticed Open Source software availability compromises the bottom line of their proprietary investments so if you see little chickadees on this website talking about the dangers of Open Source software all of a sudden it's cuz they accidentally sipped some koolaid mixed up by the far right yacht people to fuck with peoples software sovereignty and right to repair, modify, and redistribute robust codebases that become a problem when 30% of your portfolio is in, oh, say, adobe or openai.

This is your unfriendly neighborhood computer fucker telling you not to fall for it and to demand your right to digital sovereignty rather than trusting companies to make correct choices about what to do with the parts of your life they would very much like to have in the cloud to continue improving their products.

[resourcemanagement]

10 Effective Strategies to Prevent It for Maximum Efficiency

When employees are overutilized, it disrupts their work-life balance, leading to stress and decreased #productivity. This ultimately leads to burnout and attrition. 🚨 In simple words, #overutilization is not just harmful to firms; it’s also counterproductive! 📖 Discover the causes of overutilization, its impact, and effective mitigation strategies. Read our latest blog now!

Read More: Resource Management Software

[pmotool]

Celoxis: The Ultimate PPM Software for Strategic Portfolio Management in 2025

Discover how Celoxis, a leading PPM software, empowers businesses with robust portfolio management, resource optimization, and strategic alignment. Learn why Celoxis is the top choice for 2025.

[ppmagile]

Request a Winmill PPM Demo | Experience Project Management Excellence

Welcome to Winmill PPM, a Division of Winmill Software. Our sole focus is to provide premier PPM solutions and services to our clients. We are North America’s leading experts in Gartner’s highest-rated PPM solutions from Planview and Broadcom. Whichever solutions are right for your organization, let Winmill delight you with our world-class customer service and experience.

Ready to start a project with us? Let us know what's on your mind.Request your personalized demo today and explore how Winmill PPM can transform the way you manage projects, prioritize initiatives, and achieve your business goals.

To know more:https://ppm.winmill.com/contact-us/

[superavenueunknown]

Is threads the new digital marketing trend to watch out for? 

Social media marketing is the domain, and content creators are the kings, and each ticking second we have new players stepping in, a lot of them, since no one is a by-stander anymore. Every business organization, an MNC or a small up and coming startups. Every business is a brand. And every brand narrative needs a media platform. A new digital marketing trend is here.

Social media literacy is its zenith, and the peak no longer exists for virtually everyone—humans and humans—are on the screen. Mobile marketing is scaling new heights, and artificial intelligence is emerging and showing significant signs of dominance given the ChatGPT advent, but this also could lead to a phenomenon called the AI fatigue, where the content becomes overwhelming and people just scroll through or skip sections. We see the traces; surely you have scrolled through reels in the first couple seconds if it does not strike your fancies, and as Deluze coined, its all a copy of a copy of a copy. Originality lacks, hence humans shall never be obsolete, and this can be attested if one takes a look at the quick growth of threads. 

Threads is the favourite darling child of all content creators, with new features coming out each day, perhaps, even as we speak; customized feeds, trending topics, they also list out algorithm trending topics yet you have the space to customize and the freedom of feed curation. It does look like a feasible competitor to X and the fact that it is close to amassing a billion users speaks for itself. Independent content creators are in throngs and looks like businesses are also throbbing in. it’s a great tool to start discussions and propose ideas or opinions – a great way for audience engagement; it focuses on text only content, and that works as a great antidote for the AI Fatigue we were talking about earlier, since it allots a much needed break from video content. Speculations are rife that they might soon begin monetizing via ads and this development shows us why threads could be the next big trend in digital marketing. 

So hop on and reap the benefits. 

contact us: +91 7996316333

visit us: https://magixbowl.com/index.php

[marketlogtools]

How to Use Marketlog for Stock Market Analysis 📊

Marketlog.com is an online platform designed to help investors track their portfolios, analyze stock trends, and stay updated with financial news. By using Marketlog, you can monitor stock performance over different timeframes, identify patterns, and make more informed investment decisions.

One of its key features is trend analysis, which allows you to observe how stocks behave over time and react to specific events. Additionally, Marketlog integrates real-time news updates, helping you understand the factors influencing stock movements.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced investor, Marketlog provides valuable insights to refine your strategy and improve decision-making.

🔗 Read more: How to Use Marketlog for Analyzing Stock Market Trend

[filehulk]

jAlbum for Windows

In today’s digital era, photo sharing platforms and online photo album creators have become essential tools for both personal and professional use. Whether you’re an amateur photographer or someone who loves organizing vacation photos, having a customizable web album makes it easier to present your memories in a stunning way. jAlbum is a free, fully featured web album creator that enables users…