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
Phase 2 Early Access Major Update
Patch v0.6.008
2024-06-27 - patch-notesNew Features - Oil Air Drop and EMF Prefabs
Patch v0.6.007
2024-06-09 - patch-notesNew Oil Pump Jack, Tilt Shift Blur and More
Patch v0.6.006
2024-05-22 - patch-notesImprovements and Inclusion in Endless Replayability Fest
Patch v0.6.005
2024-05-13 - patch-notesOil Resource Management
Patch v0.6.004
2024-04-29 - patch-notesBug Fixes
Patch v0.6.003
2024-04-12 - patch-notes