The Importance of Randomness in RPGs

Historically, randomization has been one of the most important factors in role-playing games (RPGs). The first computerized RPGs were heavily based on table-top RPGs, which rely on dice rolls to determine gameplay.  Random factors can … Continue reading

New Online Course – Confident Programmer Success: How to Create a Computer Science Study Schedule

Are you taking a computer science course, studying for a programming certification, attending a code boot camp, or learning on your own? Do you need some help improving your exam and assignment grades and confidence? … Continue reading

New Ebook: Confident Programmer Debugging Guide

Debugging is a critical skill for software developers and programmers, but it is not often taught well in many computer science classes. This guide gets you started on your way to becoming a more effective … Continue reading

Why Is It So Hard to Program RPGs?

A lot of aspiring developers tell me that they want to program a JRPG-style game, with little to no programming experience. Within the past few months, I’ve had several potential students ask me about developing … Continue reading