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Unity can be quite tricky. Here are seven tips for Unity (plus a bonus one) that I have found very helpful when working on our VR project. Hopefully, these tips will make life a bit easier for you if you are just starting out. Camera easing and acceleration. These settings were turned on by default, but I find them quite annoying. Disable “Camera Easing” and “Camera Acceleration” for more responsive navigation, via the Settings for the Scene view camera. Then, in the scene view: click and hold the right mouse button and navigate with “WASD” + “Q” and “E”. Adjust your speed with the scroll wheel. Camera Easing and Camera Acceleration. Snap to objects in the shaded wireframe mode. Placing objects in Unity can sometimes be a bit of a hassle. Use snapping to make it easier. Just hold “V” while the move tool is active, and then select a vertex on the object you want to move. I usually turn the scene lights off and also activate Shaded Wireframe mode. Hold "V" to activate snap. L

Designing a logo for your game is not something I’ve seen covered too many times, even though the game logo is an important part of marketing on platforms like itch.io and Steam. A well-designed game logo can convey the mood of the game and make it stand out in a crowd. In this post, I will share my logo design process, as well as link to some great resources for learning about graphic design. I want to point out that this is not a software tutorial. I’ve been working professionally as a graphic designer and illustrator since 2012. The Process of Designing a Logo for Your Game This article is about the necessary steps to produce a logo for your game. When dealing with clients there will obviously be more steps involved, from the initial background check to time plans and contracts. I’m not writing about those things as my intentions are for you to get started designing your own game logo, not someone else’s. At the very least, I want to help you understand and better communicate with