Tavon Gatling

Let's Code

Let's Code: Learn In Public

This is a message to you all, but more so a message to me: it's important to learn in public.

TTRPG

How to Switch Characters

Whether you've been dying to try out a new build or you've lost your last character to a Mindflayer, switching characters is easy once you know how.

Let's Code

Let's Code Kotlin: Scoped Functions (let, apply, also, run)

Scoped functions -- let, apply, also, and run -- can make your code more concise while providing you benefits and simplicity. They can look intimidating but don't be afraid! Dive in with me as I go over these tools.

Build Concept

A Bomb Thrower in DnD 5e: How to build one

5e has a serious lack of bombs. I say we fix that by reflavoring the Artificer -- or any other class with access to spells -- to toss explosives!

Let's Code

Let's Code Kotlin: For & While

Fors and Whiles in Kotlin are pretty similar to their Java counterparts. Let's go over them so you can become proficient in Kotlin!

TTRPG

5 Non-Tragic Backstories & Plot Hooks

Coming up with a character's history can be difficult. Here are five backstories (and plot hooks!) for your next character!

Let's Code

Let's Code Kotlin: If, Else, When

Kotlin is very similar to Java, but a refresher is also good to have. This week, I go over If, Else, and When.

Build Concept

How to build a Hekara, the Razorwitch in DnD 5e

I build up a Razorwitch, an idea I took from Hekara from Magic: the Gathering. Lots of sharp things and... a blade pantheon! Come look at the chaos!

Book Review

Let's Read: The Auctorati Book Review

ARROW with a dash of OCEANS. Libra is trying to do his best to save his city, but he's going to need a little help to take down Talon, who's after an artifact that will tip the balance in his favor forever. Here's my review of The Auctorati!

Meta

#WriterTech: How I Write My Blog Posts

There's so many tools out there for writing, and I have my preferences. I breakdown what software I use to get the job done.

Let's Code

Let's Code: Switching From Java to Kotlin, Pt. 2

Kotlin is a great language to switch to if you already know Java. There's a small learning curve, sure, but that's true for switching to any language. One thing to get used to is the difference in the way Kotlin declares properties.

Let's Code

Let's Code: Switching From Java to Kotlin, Pt. 1

Switching from one programming language to another can feel intimidating and daunting. I'm here to help ease some of the pain. Now that I've been introduced to Kotlin, I never wanna go back to Java.