Series

Building Derelict Command

2 parts

Feb 20, 2026·5 min read

Building a Browser Roguelike, Part 1: Procedural Maps and Getting the Game Loop Right

I needed a side project that had nothing to do with IT operations. So I built a 3D tactical roguelike in WebGL. Here's the architecture, the state management lessons, and how BSP map generation works.

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Mar 6, 2026·6 min read

Building a Browser Roguelike, Part 2: Enemy AI, Fog of War, and Making Sounds Without Audio Files

A* pathfinding, Bresenham raycasting for fog of war, and procedural Web Audio synthesis — the three systems that make Derelict Command feel like a real game.

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