Balancing Complexity and Clarity. Making a systems game playable
My approach to teaching complex concepts without overwhelming new players.
2025-08-06 - devlogBlog
Devlog
Eat, Sleep, Program, Repeat. My Daily Routine working on Power Network Tycoon
An outline of my daily life working as an indie developer
2025-07-30 - devlog
Level of Detail and Performance Optimisation
Optimising graphics to improve performance in Power Network Tycoon
2025-07-23 - devlog
Massive Endgame Update: Conquring the Legacy Save File Challenge
How to deal with legacy save files when releasing an update for a game like Power Network Tycoon.
2025-07-09 - devlog
Wrestling With Gamepad Integration in Power Network Tycoon
Learn the challenges of adding gamepad and Steam Deck support to a complex simulation game like Power Network Tycoon in this developer log.
2025-06-18 - devlog
Powering Up: Multiple Generators, Synchronization & Black Starts
Learn how Power Network Tycoon simulates complex power grid operations including generator synchronization and black start recovery scenarios.
2025-05-28 - devlog
Patch Notes
Quality of Life Improvements
Patch v0.8.012
2025-03-15 - patch-notesResearch UI Panel Bug Fix and More
Patch v0.8.011a
2025-03-12 - patch-notesGamepad/Steamdeck Improvements and More
Patch v0.8.011
2025-03-04 - patch-notesMinor Update
Patch v0.8.010
2025-02-17 - patch-notesSimplified Tutorial, New Menu Mesh and UI Control
Patch v0.8.009
2025-01-16 - patch-notesNew Buildings, Conditions Monitoring and QOL Improvements
Patch v0.8.008
2025-01-13 - patch-notes