Welcome to Debug & Play

LevyeKit Released

Why I built LevyeKit, a C++ framework on top of raylib, and what I learned working on input, hot reloading, asset loading and project setup.

Kasino Devlog #5 — Speed Up, a New Table, and More Polish

Kasino gets a new table design, the five-minute Speed Up mode, tougher customization unlocks, clearer match feedback, improved AI timing, and plenty of fixes and polish.

Raylib on iOS: Building a C++ Game with Xcode

A practical guide to getting a C++ raylib game running on iOS, based on what I learned while porting Kasino. Covers raylib-iOS, Xcode, UIScene, the iOS Simulator, and physical devices.

Kasino Devlog #4 — Making Kasino Feel Like a Complete Game

Kasino’s biggest update yet: smarter opponents, customization, progression, better controls, and a more polished experience.

Kasino Devlog #3 — I Finally Released It

Kasino is now publicly playable on itch.io. The game isn't finished, but this marks a major step from building an alpha to developing a game people can actually play.

The Mesh Internet: How Reticulum and NomadNet Work

An introduction to Reticulum, MeshChat, and NomadNet—tools for building decentralized mesh networks and communication systems.

Highguard — First Impressions

Early thoughts on the free-to-play PvP raid shooter

Arc Raiders Server Slam — The First Extraction Game That Hooked Me

First impressions from the Arc Raiders Server Slam. A surprising take on the extraction genre that finally made me want to play more.

Kasino Devlog #2 — The Alpha Is Live

The core game is now fully playable

First Impressions of the New Skate Game (Early Access, F2P)

A beginner’s take on the new free-to-play skate game in early access. Fun, arcady, buggy — but worth a look.

Kasino Devlog #1 — Starting the Table

How to Set Up FFmpeg in React (Vite, 2025)

A step-by-step guide to installing and running FFmpeg.wasm in a React + Vite app, including npm install, vite.config, and working code examples.

Boot a Linux Kernel Without GRUB (GenesisOS Tutorial)

Step‑by‑step guide to booting a kernel and initramfs directly with systemd‑boot + EFI stub, plus QEMU tips. Buildroot optional.

Best Free Tools for Indie Game Dev (2025)

Editors, art tools, audio, and pipeline helpers you can use on a $0 budget.

Delta Force (F2P 2024) — Worth It?

A quick take on the free-to-play relaunch and whether it's worth your time.