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Title: PMS... the return
Post by: bigsofty on 2023-Jul-04
I am throwing this back in the forge, wow, after 4 years of not really touching it.

A small catchup, the end of 2018, I had an accident and I lost the sight in my right eye and some in my left. I count myself lucky as it could easily have been 100% sight loss. This obviously affected me doing coding, my output slowed to a crawl as I can now only see about 3/4 of a line of code and it caused me quite a bit of strain to do so. So I took a break, too long TBH.

At the beginning of this year my partner encouraged me to give it another go, which I did, I'm still pretty slow but the strain on my eyesight in my left eye seems to have all but gone. So I decided to continue.

A few weeks later, I lost my partner of 27 years. It was sudden and unexpected. She had high blood pressure but otherwise she was healthy and happy.

Get you blood pressure checked regularly guys.

Over the last couple of days I've decided to finish the game, it could take a long time as I still have problems with my left eye but it would be cathartic I think.

I'll post a new screen shot once I get the code compiled.
Title: Re: PMS... the return
Post by: Qedo on 2023-Jul-07
hey bigsofty it's sad to hear what happened but i'm happy with your reaction, come on, and we look forward to seeing your work. :booze:
Title: Re: PMS... the return
Post by: bigsofty on 2023-Jul-08
Thanks bud...  :booze:
Title: Re: PMS... the return
Post by: Marmor on 2023-Jul-09
Hey bigsofty , wish you luck
Title: Re: PMS... the return
Post by: bigsofty on 2023-Jul-10
Thanks Marmor, it's very appreciated.
Title: Re: PMS... the return
Post by: SnooPI on 2023-Jul-13
In terms of health, I have been in the same situation since my accident, so I completely understand you.
Your partner's encouragement before they leave is likely a sign that you need to persevere (take breaks often).
You have my full support in this ordeal Bigsofty.
Title: Re: PMS... the return
Post by: bigsofty on 2023-Jul-15
Thank you SnooPI for your kind words.
Title: Re: PMS... the return
Post by: erico on 2023-Jul-19
Sad to hear about that bigsofty, I really don't know what to say, count me up for anything you may need, even if it is just talking.

Looking forward to the screenshot. I have about 3 GLB projects here I MUST get back to.
My Joust game is like 75% complete.
Title: Re: PMS... the return
Post by: bigsofty on 2023-Jul-22
Thanks Erico it's good to hear from you.  :booze:
Title: Re: PMS... the return
Post by: Kitty Hello on 2023-Aug-23
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Title: Re: PMS... the return
Post by: bigsofty on 2023-Aug-24
Thank you Gernot, I appreciate your sentiment.
Title: Re: PMS... the return
Post by: hardyx on 2023-Aug-25
I'm sorry to hear this. My wife deceased nine years ago. Videogames, series, programming and talking to friends helped me a lot. Try to look ahead and take care.