My Sway-wm GBA inspired configuration: Brainstorming
In this short post, I’m introducing a new project of mine: a GBA-themed Sway-wm configuration for my Gentoo Linux system.
I am going to write a series of posts showing my progress. Today, I am summarizing some of the ideas I had for this configuration.
Since I am very busy, I won’t be working on this for a long while.
Of course, I'll also make a GitHub repository available for everyone, just like I did for my i3-flowers configuration.
1. THE GBA INSPIRATION
At first, I was just thinking of taking inspiration from a couple of GBA games for the different aspects of the configuration (for example, the top bar, the terminal, the application launcher, and so on).
Then, I realized that it could have been a better idea to choose the aesthetic of around 4/5 games, and then not just trying to recreate their style, but "using" that exact art from those games. To be more precise, I'll be using the exact pixel art from various games, so that the setup will look like a mosaic of GBA game styles.
This is easier said than done, because I don't really have a clue how to do that, but I am confident I'll eventually find a solution.
2. WALLPAPER
For now, I am undecided about the wallpaper, but I am considering creating something in pixel art (which could be another series of posts) with my username displayed at the center.
At first glance, it might sound like I have an ego, but actually, using my username for a wallpaper is a good idea for several reasons. First of all, considering all the different styles present in the configuration, having a simple background serves as a way to make everything feel less disconnected and more like "the big picture". Secondly, I will be tracking progress here (and maybe on my YouTube channel as well), so displaying the logo is appropriate. Indeed, this GBA configuration is deeply connected to my ADVANCE_LAB_00 persona. Finally, it just feels right since I’ll be working on GBA-related content.
I am going to write a series of posts showing my progress. Today, I am summarizing some of the ideas I had for this configuration.
Since I am very busy, I won’t be working on this for a long while.
Of course, I'll also make a GitHub repository available for everyone, just like I did for my i3-flowers configuration.
1. THE GBA INSPIRATION
At first, I was just thinking of taking inspiration from a couple of GBA games for the different aspects of the configuration (for example, the top bar, the terminal, the application launcher, and so on).
Then, I realized that it could have been a better idea to choose the aesthetic of around 4/5 games, and then not just trying to recreate their style, but "using" that exact art from those games. To be more precise, I'll be using the exact pixel art from various games, so that the setup will look like a mosaic of GBA game styles.
This is easier said than done, because I don't really have a clue how to do that, but I am confident I'll eventually find a solution.
2. WALLPAPER
For now, I am undecided about the wallpaper, but I am considering creating something in pixel art (which could be another series of posts) with my username displayed at the center.
At first glance, it might sound like I have an ego, but actually, using my username for a wallpaper is a good idea for several reasons. First of all, considering all the different styles present in the configuration, having a simple background serves as a way to make everything feel less disconnected and more like "the big picture". Secondly, I will be tracking progress here (and maybe on my YouTube channel as well), so displaying the logo is appropriate. Indeed, this GBA configuration is deeply connected to my ADVANCE_LAB_00 persona. Finally, it just feels right since I’ll be working on GBA-related content.
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