In this first dev log for Project RTS, my brother and I team up to bridge art and code, successfully bringing our first rigged vehicle and building placement mechanics to life in Unity.

Every new technology in gaming starts with a "death of the industry" prediction. From the early days of Steam and digital ownership to the rise of Twitch and always-online consoles, we have a history of being wrong about the future. This post explores why the shift to AI is just the next step in the cycle and why the real value of a developer has always been about professional judgment, not just manual labor.