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patrickdavey commented on Show HN: Radioactive Pooping Knights   minichessgames.com/#/play... · Posted by u/patrickdavey
oxpsi · 13 days ago
lmao. no capturing?
patrickdavey · 12 days ago
Nope. Intentionally so :)
patrickdavey commented on Show HN: Radioactive Pooping Knights   minichessgames.com/#/play... · Posted by u/patrickdavey
p2detar · 13 days ago
Amazing idea! I managed to win once by not trying to pressure the opponent but just looking for the most free to move sectors on the board.
patrickdavey · 13 days ago
Well done :) the "ai" for this game is really basic, it just tries to find any free move and take it. The other games do a basic minmax to look ahead a bit.

Glad you enjoyed it :)

patrickdavey commented on Show HN: Radioactive Pooping Knights   minichessgames.com/#/play... · Posted by u/patrickdavey
nikvdp · 13 days ago
omg the sound when you win is certainly not the reward I was hoping for
patrickdavey · 13 days ago
On brand though surely ;)

(What were you hoping for?, the other games have a more traditional winning melody ;)

patrickdavey commented on A time-travelling door bug in Half Life 2   mastodon.gamedev.place/@T... · Posted by u/AshleysBrain
davepdotorg · a month ago
There’s a great VR mod for Portal 2. Played it all the way through. Surprisingly comfortable to play too.
patrickdavey · 25 days ago
I'm pretty sure I'd be vomiting everywhere! I'm amazed you found it comfortable!!
patrickdavey commented on I am stepping down as the CEO of Mastodon   blog.joinmastodon.org/202... · Posted by u/Tomte
czbond · a month ago
> Now.. if only DHH would do the same for Rails... Random comment - what is DHH gatekeeping about Ruby or Rails that would be better if he was not? <genuine question.... I like Ruby but don't pay attention to the general happenings>
patrickdavey · a month ago
I guess I love the idea of the rails community being owned by the community not an individual. I find some of his stances on topics problematic (e.g the latest posting about London). Regarding rails itself I have no major issues, but, as titular head of rails itself I think he should be more inclusive.

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patrickdavey commented on Steam Machine   store.steampowered.com/sa... · Posted by u/davikr
CobrastanJorji · a month ago
> Install your own apps, or even another operating system. Who are we to tell you how to use your computer?

From your mouth to Tim Cook's ear, friend.

patrickdavey · a month ago
Will it be possible to play retroarch games too? (i.e. the old SNES/NES games) etc. ?
patrickdavey commented on Ask HN: What Are You Working On? (Nov 2025)    · Posted by u/david927
patrickdavey · a month ago
I've been working on a little game for my daughter to help her learn the movement of chess pieces. https://www.minichessgames.com

It's currently just a "maze" type game where you have to get to a goal square in the minimum number of moves (there are rocks placed on the board to act as obstacles)

I'm in the process of making some very simple games like battling knights where they leave poo and you try to trap your opponent.

Fun making it even if it's just the two of us who'll enjoy it :). Partly I wanted her to learn that you can create for the internet not just consume...

patrickdavey commented on Show HN: Learn Basic Chess Movements   minichessgames.com/?hn... · Posted by u/patrickdavey
patrickdavey · 2 months ago
Yup, I wondered about that. I'll toggle sound off by default.
patrickdavey · 2 months ago
Done - new players won't get the music until they turn it on in settings :)

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