save-load-system-unreal-engine
Game Development
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Unreal Engine 5 Save & Load System Blueprint Tutorial

📺 Watch the full tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h_d7seszcw In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to build a simple yet powerful Save & Load system in Unreal Engine 5 using Blueprints. Perfect for beginners, this system stores and restores the player’s transform—and you can extend it to save health, inventory, and more. Table of Contents Introduction A robust Save & Load system

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speed up UE5 shader build
Blog
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Unreal Engine Shader Compile Speed Boost – Optimize BaseEngine Config for Faster Builds

If you’re dealing with slow shader compile times in Unreal Engine, you’re not alone. Compiling shaders can drastically slow down iteration time, especially in large projects. The good news? You can significantly reduce shader compilation time by editing Unreal Engine’s BaseEngine.ini config file. In this guide, we’ll walk you through what each line of the [DevOptions.Shaders] section does, and how

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Why I Still Prefer C++ Over Rust
Software Development
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Why I Still Prefer C++ Over Rust

When Rust began gaining popularity, particularly in game development circles with engines like Bevy, I was genuinely intrigued. Rust promised safer code, fewer runtime errors, and tools like cargo that made managing dependencies and project workflows seamless. On paper, it seemed like a step forward. But despite exploring Rust and Bevy, I found myself consistently drawn back to C++. Here’s

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Unreal Engine 5 Waypoint System
Game Development
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Unreal Engine 5 Waypoint System – Drop Markers & Measure Distance in Meters

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create an Unreal Engine 5 Waypoint System that allows players to drop markers on the ground and dynamically measure the distance between the player and the marker in real-time. This system is perfect for navigation, level design, and open-world games, providing an easy way to track distances and set waypoints. With this Unreal

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ChatGPT vs DeepSeek
AI
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ChatGPT vs DeepSeek – AI Game Development Showdown (February 2025)

ChatGPT vs DeepSeek AI-generated code is evolving rapidly, but which model writes better C++ for game development? In this experiment, I put ChatGPT o3-mini-high and DeepSeek to the test with the same prompt: create a C++ game development project using SFML. Both AI models attempted to generate an infinite platformer where the player can move, jump, and defeat enemies. I

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MailToolsBox
Software Development
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MailToolsBox 1.0.0 – Major Release with Enhanced Features 🚀

We are thrilled to announce the release of MailToolsBox 1.0.0, a major update that brings enhanced email handling, improved security, better error management, and much more! 🎉 What’s New in MailToolsBox 1.0.0? This version is a complete revamp of the library, making it more efficient, secure, and developer-friendly. Below are the key updates: ✅ 1. Redesigned EmailSender Class 📂 2.

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