No Longer Waiting For Godot, or California
Morning Update
So, I didn't get as far along the 2D vs 3D comparison as I wanted. I had problems building in the current stable build of Mono version of Godot, which I installed because I'm most recently familiar with C#, don't like Python, and wanted to avoid the Python-based GDScript. Found out the error was fixed, but not in a stable build that had been released.
However, I also found a workaround. I installed the .NET Framwork 4.7 Build Tools et voila! I then was able to put a sprite on a 2D Node, hook up some input detection, and move that sprite around. That was my Friday.
Now it's Monday and I'm somewhat unmotivated. But, just writing this entry has helped me focus. I need to go look up some static site generators, find a host (probably Amazon S3), and throw something up on RotorixStudios.com.
I might also do the 3D project. I've been thinking about the gameplay I want and have somewhat changed what direction I wanted to go. Since I don't yet have a clear idea about that, I think I'll just do the simple 3D project to mirror functionality of the 2D project, and then move on to figuring out what project management software I want to use and get to it. My first thought is just using the built-in stuff with GitHub.
Oh, I also did some corporate research this weekend. Not really "work", per se, but just following up on thoughts. Mostly it was understanding IP and protecting it with copyright and trademarks. Also, how to add money to the corporation, when it actually is official with California and I can create a bank account. As well as pulling it out, or a "distribution". And how an LLC is much more flexible than a full Corporation (S-Corp or C-Corp) because they aren't required to have things like annual meetings or take minutes at certain corporate meetings. But also, how it's a good idea to develop the discipline and those things anyway so there is less chance of any court "piercing the veil" of the corporation to come directly at me.
I'm liking the idea of journaling in the morning and afternoons. To review is good, and motivates me to get working on a Monday morning :)
Afternoon Update
I decided to go with Metalsmith as my static site generator. I created a basic project, sussed out the dependency issues some tutorials had, and produced a lame "Coming Soon" page. I have a personal Amazon S3 account and bucket, but didn't want to push this content there and co-mingle assets. I will wait until CA approves my LLC, then get a bank account, transfer some capital, get a credit card, then set up an Amazon account with an Organization. Sigh. Lots of little hoops. DANCE, MONKEY!
My biggest issue is patience.
After-Afternoon Update
Got word from the State of California that Rotorix Studios LLC was successfully registered!
Also started research on CI/CD pipelines for the static site/blog.