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WIP: Torch & Key: Puzzle Platformer

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 23:48:56 UTC

torchkeywip1

by cobalt00

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Just a WIP of my puzzle platformer Torch & Key. Uses lovely assets by AchieGameDev https://linktr.ee/AchieGameDev and ElectricLemon https://electriclemon.itch.io/stick-tiles-sprites

Will eventually contain 7 levels, each introducing a new mechanic or application of a mechanic. Torches allow passage through red tiles and can be carried or placed. Eventually I will add keys which will allow passage through doors, and when dropped are thrown a short distance and have gravity. Only one torch or one key can be carried at a time. In addition, there will be roaming enemies which become passive when lit by torchlight. Enemies will also be able to carry and roam with torches. And finally, each level will contain arbitrary gems to pick up. Eventually all these mechanics will come together to create interesting problems for the player to solve.

The Keep

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 03:50:49 UTC

thekeep

by cobalt00

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SDL Error for pixel_perfect on Raspberry Pi

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 17:44:05 UTC

While snooping around the Pico8 execution options, I ran into an SDL error while trying to scale Pico 8 to fit my Pi's screen using "-pixel_perfect 0"

The SDL error is as follows:

SDL Error: The video driver did not add any displays

** FATAL ERROR: Unable to initialize SDL

For some context, I am running my Pi's video output via composite. I assumed this error was related to that, so I tested it once again using the default HDMI output. The SDL error returned exactly the same.

To test further, I attempted executing Pico8 from a CLI environment instead of desktop. This returned the exact same SDL error every time, even without any options. I tried this for HDMI and composite.

To make sure this wasn't something wrong with my own Pi, I performed a reinstall of Pi OS and tried each iteration of the problem once again to the same results.

I still suspect I may be missing something on my end, but I think this is enough evidence to report officially as a bug. I'm no longer concerned about "-pixel_perfect 0" not working as I believe I've found an alternative, but I am concerned that starting Pico8 from a CLI environment doesn't seem to work on Pi.

Rain: A Sleep Aid

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 14:15:07 UTC

Rain: A Sleep Aid

Rain: A Sleep Aid

by cobalt00

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This is a simple audiovisual sleep aid I created for the PICO-8. It features relaxing sounds of rain and soft thunder and the calm sight of a dark window on a rainy night. Enjoy!