When writing code, Boolean logic is used in just about everything. Sometimes, Boolean conditions, like If Statements, can get overly complicated. This is especially troublesome when working with someone else’s code. Using Karnaugh Maps is a great way to simplify and debug these statements. Karnaugh maps are essentially another form of a truth table. They are especially helpful when simplifying large Boolean expressions, but in this example I’ll keep things simple. Suppose there is an expression... Read More

The pinnacle of Greek architecture – the Parthenon, was constructed over two thousand years ago in Athens, Greece. It was a temple of their guardian goddess Athena, a treasury, and the center of their society. Over the course of history, it was also a battlefield and was nearly destroyed completely numerous times. In the distant future, havoc will once again return to this proven battleground, during The Unreal Tournament. With utmost respect to detail, I meticulously recreated this Greek... Read More

It was a no-brainer that combining hack ‘n slash RPG elements with the First Person Shooter genre would make for a great game. But even for a loot whore like myself, I wasn’t prepared for how great of a game Borderlands would be. It has everything – great visuals, an awesome soundtrack, plenty of items, and 4 player co-op. But the unsung hero of this game is its scaling – at the end of the day, this is what keeps you coming back for more. Gearbox Software nailed it. I’ll be the first to... Read More