Alexandr Tolson

Software Engineer

I first learned C++ in 2005 and began using C# in 2018. I fell in love with software development. I've been using Unity since 2019 and joined the GameDevHQ apprenticeship in 2023 to help hone my skills.
I am fiercely creative, solution-driven and enjoy the challenge of programming and finding that solution.
Actively looking for a Software Development or a Software Engineer position or internship

Full video available to any member on my Patreon (free and paid). The videos will catalogue the making of Hello Operator.

I may not use the most optimized way at first, but my motto is make it work FIRST, and then make it BETTER. I usually speed up the boring parts of the video but slow down for important information.

Visit my Patreon. com/ArtyAlex
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Creating a Cooldown System in Unity

Now that we have our lasers firing, we will add a cool down system to regulate the fire rate.

This can be used not only for the regular lasers but if the player has a special ability that needs to recharge after a certain amount of time.

https://medium.com/alexandrmayor/creating-a-cooldown-system-in-unity-af5b636ca692

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Instantiating & Destroying GameObjects in Unity

So when it comes to game development, I love collecting things. Let's take it back to playing Diablo! I'd spend at least several hours traveling to and fro to collect every weapon, trinket, amulet, ring, gem, and potion, selling what I didn't need, to get more gold. I loved it then and I love it now. But how did they do it?

That's where Instantiation and destroying game objects come in. We create and destroy to give the illusion of picking up items.

https://medium.com/alexandrmayor/instantiating-destroying-gameobjects-in-unity-39dc790ce0fd

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Simple Player Movement in Unity

A continuation of the previous tutorial, we'll learn how to implement simple two directional, horizontal and vertical movement for the player character.

https://medium.com/alexandrmayor/simple-player-movement-in-unity-905392fd08e7

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Why You Need to Be Writing Pseudo Code

It's a quick way to map out your code, optimally. An added benefit is that it if written simply, non programmers can understand it.

Pseudocode is great for helping to get the order of execution of your code correct.

Measure twice and cut once as they say.

If you're a beginner programmer, you need to be writing pseudocode.

https://medium.com/alexandrmayor/why-you-need-to-be-writing-pseudo-code-cb0da43cf869

#unity #softwareengineer #softwaredeveloper #gamedevelopment

Variables! — The building blocks of programming

This article covers Variables. What is a Variable, how to use a variable, what types of variables exists and more.

Variables are the building blocks of programming and without them, you won't get far.

https://medium.com/alexandrmayor/variables-the-building-blocks-of-programming-ea039866959c

#unity #softwareengineering #softwaredevelopment #gamedevelopment

More Productive Editor Layout in Unity

Unity's default setup is great, but there is a more efficient way to set up your workspace to yield more productivity while working. One of the most important components for greater productivity is optimizing your workspace. This tutorial will show you how to organize your space to reduce clicks and make your tabs more accessible.

#unity #gamedevelopment #softwaredevelopment #gamedevelopment

https://medium.com/alexandrmayor/more-productive-editor-layout-in-unity-2630561b4aff

Installing Unity & Getting Started with Game Development.

We will download and install Unity in this tutorial, talk about which modules to install, and create a new project. Follow me as we begin our journey through game development!

#unity #softwareengineer #softwaredeveloper #gamedevelopment

https://medium.com/alexandrmayor/installing-unity-getting-started-with-game-development-a20e5f0eb05d

We will download and install Unity in this tutorial, talk about which modules to install, and created a new project. Follow me as we begin our journey through game development!

https://medium.com/alexandrmayor/installing-unity-getting-started-with-game-development-a20e5f0eb05d

#unity #softwareengineer #softwaredeveloper #gamedevelopment

How to Set Up GIT for Unity:

Let’s unpack the title first. What is Git? It’s a command line interface used for Version Control.

What is the meaning of Version Control?

Read more:

https://medium.com/alexandrmayor/how-to-set-up-git-for-unity-2be29333a1b4

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Here is an update of the game I'm currently working on: Cyber State

I'm using some placeholder imgs at the moment but the real focus is on the inventory and crafting system!

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APOLLO

In this game, play as Apollo, the Greek God. At only 4 days old, he takes up his sword and climbs to the cave where terror lies in wait. Find out why he is named the Greek God of Music (among many other names).

https://the-mayor.itch.io/apollo

In this game, you follow the main character as he wakes up from a stasis chamber in a strange prison, on a strange new world. As he makes his way out, he encounters many characters. Some curious, some foreboding...

Skye, here, is our protagonist and Player. Find out your story as you fight your way through minions, and bullies, climbing over the bodies on your way to the top!

#artyalexindiedev #artyalex #gamedev #2D #games #dev #unity #cSharp

This is a game I'm working on called PILLOWFIGHT. I'm still waiting on some artwork, sprites, and whatnot so what you see here is a placeholder, mid-attack. The mechanic on display today is the stamina bar. When the player attacks, it spends stamina. Stamina will replenish after a 2 second cool down period. When player runs out of stamina, they will be unable to attack.
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I have a placeholder for the player and have programmed in 3 light attacks, 1 heavy attack, and Combo that depletes the combo bar. Making an attack depletes the Stamina bar which will refill after a 2 second cool down period.

What do you think?

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Alexandr Tolson

Software Engineer

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