Simple Sprite Allocation
Recently, while working on Soul Force, I’ve optimised the sprite allocate / free system, so thought I’d post about it, … Continue reading Simple Sprite Allocation
Author: Sarah Jane Avory
Hi! I'm a full-time computer games programmer, part-time writer, cat lover, and lover of foxes. In my spare time I've been busy coding a C64 RPG based on my Briley Witch novels.
Back to Soul Force
After completing and releasing Santron, (a Christmas version of Neutron, my 16K C64 SHMUP), I’m back to coding Soul Force. … Continue reading Back to Soul Force
C64 Sprite Coordinates Can Be a Pain…
For an 8-bit machine, having sprites that need 9 bits for an X-coordinate can be a pain… There are 8 … Continue reading C64 Sprite Coordinates Can Be a Pain…
The Making Of Neutron (Part 1)
People who know me know one of my favourite arcade games of long ago was a vertically scrolling SHMUP named … Continue reading The Making Of Neutron (Part 1)
Soulstar – Under The Hood – Part 2
Before I go any further, a special mention should be made of the music. All the music for the game … Continue reading Soulstar – Under The Hood – Part 2
Games I’ve Coded…
This might be interesting to some, but here’s the list of games I’ve principally coded over the years. NB: this … Continue reading Games I’ve Coded…
How To Code The Sarah Jane Way…
I’ve been asked a few times what I use to develop my C64 games, so here goes! First of all, … Continue reading How To Code The Sarah Jane Way…
