Hey everyone! I just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the sudden radio silence here on the blog.

If you’ve been following along with the Fabric modding tutorials, you might’ve noticed I disappeared for a few weeks without warning. First off—sorry about that! It definitely wasn’t planned. I’ve been juggling a wide array of interests, a full-time job, and other responsibilities, and sometimes that combination just takes over. But the biggest reason, honestly? Burnout.

After doing several back-to-back tutorial posts, I hit a wall. Writing technical posts—especially ones that try to be beginner-friendly—is incredibly rewarding, but also surprisingly draining. I wanted to give myself the time to recharge and fall back in love with the hobby before forcing the next post out. I think that’s the healthiest way to keep this blog sustainable (and enjoyable).

That said, I’ve been up to quite a bit during my break—and I figured I’d share a little behind-the-scenes look at what’s been keeping me sane and entertained.

Project Zomboid Obsession

First off, I fell into one of those moods where all I want to do is play Project Zomboid. I’ve been running solo in the unstable build 42 branch and having a blast. I love the recent trait re-balance (fewer broken builds!) and the more sensible zombie spawning system. Clearing an area actually keeps it relatively safe for a while now, which gives a real sense of progress. I’ve got a long-running character going, and I’m looking forward to diving into the new crafting disciplines like masonry, blacksmithing, and pottery.

Gacha Brainrot: Umamusume Pretty Derby

Against my better judgment, I got hooked on the global release of Umamusume Pretty Derby. I may or may not have gone a little overboard trying to ensure that Symboli Rudolf achieved total dominance—both on the racetrack and in student council politics. The honeymoon phase has passed for me, though, and I’ll probably start tapering off soon. The best I managed from the latest banner was a single upgrade of the SSR Kitasan Black support card (not ideal), but I did luck into a doubly-upgraded SSR Super Creek. If you’re a fan of that build, feel free to follow my profile—my Trainer ID is 705362771253.

Gaming Comfort Food

I’ve also been enjoying Ace Attorney Investigations Collection, which I adore. I’ve always liked Edgeworth as a character, and the chance to step into his shoes with his cool, calculated logic scratches a different itch than the usual Phoenix shenanigans. And Kay Faraday? Instantly charming. Her contrast with Edgeworth brings a lot of life and energy to the investigations—equal parts comic relief and heartfelt growth.

I also tried a neat co-op experience called PEAK, which has some really clever climbing mechanics. The way both players have to coordinate jumps, handholds, and momentum is surprisingly engaging. It feels like a mashup of platforming and trust-falling, and I’m really excited to dig into more of it.

3D Printing Escapades

A big chunk of my time has gone into 3D printing lately—specifically tabletop terrain. I’ve been improving the print quality of the OpenForge series by Devon Jones, experimenting with neodymium magnets for modular connections, and dialing in the consistency of my prints. I’ve got a MK4S upgrade and an MMU module on the way, and I’m very excited to start experimenting with multicolor prints once those arrive.

Fabric and Minecraft Updates

Lastly, I’ve been keeping an eye on Fabric and Minecraft developments. As far as I can tell, nothing major has come out that invalidates any of the tutorials posted so far—but I’ll definitely revisit that in a future post. If there are important changes in newer versions, I’ll adjust accordingly going forward.

Thanks again to everyone who’s followed along with the tutorials so far. Your comments and feedback mean the world to me—and they really do help guide what I write next.

In fact, the next post will tackle a feature someone specifically asked about: creating a custom sword that sets mobs on fire when it hits them. It’s a great opportunity to demonstrate how to add conditional logic to your tools, and I think it’ll be both fun and informative. Keep an eye out—I’ll have that up in the next couple of days!