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August 23, 2021 Pokemon Randomizers Resources Title: Universal Pokemon Randomizer By: Dabomstew Github - Repo #1 Description: Original top level pokemon randomizer for generations 1 through 5. Title: Universal Pokemon Randomizer ZX By: Ajarmar Github - Repo #2 Description: Extended work from original universal pokemon randomizer that works for all original handheld generations 1 through 7. Title: pk3ds By: kwsch Github - Repo #3 Description: Randomizer for the 3DS pokemon games, which were generations 6 and 7. Overview I have always been a huge fan of pokemon randomizers for their ability to add replayability to games I am always looking to replay with different variations. I wanted to collect and archive some of the best current tools for doing so in one place to make them easy to reference, especially through their github repos since I am interested in seeing if I can make any contributions to add fun and exciting r...

August 12, 2021 Adobe Photoshop Game Art Tutorial List Title: Total BEGINNERS guide to drawing in photoshop 2021 By: Trent Kaniuga Youtube - Tutorial #1 Description: Quicker coverage of just a lot of general tools and what they do in Photoshop. Title: Learning the basics of drawing in Photoshop By: Michael Clarida Arts Youtube - Tutorial #2 Description: Shows a drawing example within Photoshop to show some of the tools at work to create a piece. Title: HOW TO PAINT 2D GAME ART IN PS - STEP BY STEP TUTORIAL By: Blackthornprod Youtube - Tutorial #3 Description: Very quick example on some tips for drawing 2D game assets. Title: How To BLEND COLORS Like A Pro (For Beginners) | Photoshop Digital Painting Tutorial By: The Geek Artist Youtube - Tutorial #4 Description: Quick example of how to blend colors in Photoshop. Title: Lava Potion Game Asset Tutorial in Photoshop - full game design tutorial By:...

August 9, 2021 Shader Graph Unity Title: ART 200: Creating an energy Shader in Shader Graph in Unity By: Casey Farina Youtube - Tutorial Description: Tutorial on creating an energy effect on a surface with Unity's Shader Graph. Introduction This tutorial covers the creation of a shader in Unity's Shader Graph which covers the surface of an object with a glowy, plasma-like effect. Further in the tutorial they cover how to make the less pronounced parts of the effect actually completely transparent, which gives a cool effect on its own, or allows for this to be placed over other effects or surfaces to apply the effect with gaps showing the surface below. Fig. 1: My Results of the Energy Shader Along with Shader Graph View Quick Notes HDR Color and Emission It starts with HDR color with significant intensity into Emission to create glowing, radiant effective. Voronoi Noise in Layers Use Voronoi noise to create moving globules effect wit...