Unreal Engine Diaries

About Unreal Engine Diaries

Unreal Engines Diary is a raw, unedited audio journal from a solo developer trying to build something real in a world where AI is rewriting the rules faster than anyone can keep up. I'm a UX designer who got laid off, picked up Unreal Engine, and started documenting what actually happens when a non-engineer tries to build a virtual world alone — the technical walls, the identity crisis, the occasional breakthrough. No tutorials. No sponsored segments. Just honest dispatches from someone figuring it out in real time. Topics include: Unreal Engine, vibe coding, AI tools for solo devs, MetaHumans, virtual fashion, indie game development, and what it means to keep making things when the industry is falling apart around you. If you're building something in Unreal — or wondering if you should — this is for you. Contact: cmonkxxx@gmail.com

Publisher

cMonkX | Unreal Engine Indie Dev

Category

leisure · society & culture · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Nov 2025

Latest episode

4 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

23 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Sept 2026

   Truman Show in Unreal: My AI Town That Plays Itself

   Back after two months: the accidental AI-published episode, and my self-running AI town in a dome — Unreal visuals, Python brain.

2. 

   24 Jul 2026

   Lelit Distrikt Series 01 - Diving Deep into an Artificial Society: The Game of a Lifetime

   I misread the email address as a delivery instruction. Here is the first-person version. In this episode, I talk about the artificial society I am building and the ideas behind it. My aim is to create a game world that continues to develop independently of the player. The characters have their own routines, relationships, conflicts, and personal histories. They do not simply wait for the player to interact with them. Events continue to unfold, so returning to the game may mean discovering that relationships have changed, new conflicts have emerged, or important events have already taken place. I am less interested in conventional gameplay loops built around rewards, combat, and collecting items. I want the player to feel present inside a society that has its own momentum and internal logic. The world should be interesting to observe as well as participate in. I also discuss how the project grew out of personal ideas I have been developing for years, along with influences from films, television, games, and imagined worlds. It has become a way of combining those interests into a single system focused on character, continuity, and emergent storytelling. The episode covers both the creative vision and some of the practical challenges involved in building characters who can change over time, hold meaningful conversations, pursue individual goals, and affect one another without relying entirely on scripted scenes. In the next episode, I will introduce more of the world’s lore and some of the characters who inhabit it. Contact: cmonkxxx@gmail.com

3. 

   8 Jul 2026

   Vibe Coding: The Good, The Bad, and The AI

   Wild world of AI and its complicated relationship with Unreal Engine in today's episode. I’ve been mulling over how this new tech can feel like a double-edged sword—exciting yet, at times, downright disappointing. You see, while AI has made some tasks smoother, it also has a knack for gaslighting, leading us to wonder if we can even trust it with our code. I mean, let’s get real: there’s something a bit unsettling about relying on a system that can be as slippery as a greased pig at a county fair. As I wrestle with my own project that’s hit a snag, I share my journey of starting over, and how I’m aiming to create a dialogue system that could potentially change the game. Stick around as I spill the tea on my frustrations and victories, because let’s face it, navigating this digital landscape is no walk in the park! Diving into the core of this episode, we unravel the tangled web of creativity and technology as our host reflects on their journey with Unreal Engine. It’s a bit like peeling an onion—layer after layer of excitement and disappointment. Unreal Engine 5.8 has sparked a fire of inspiration, yet it’s also brought a whirlwind of frustrations. The discussion spins around the tantalizing capabilities of AI in game development, particularly how it can streamline processes—like a trusty sidekick swooping in to save the day when the code goes haywire. But hold your horses! The host doesn't shy away from calling out the elephant in the room: AI’s tendency to mislead and gaslight. With a candidness that feels like a chat over coffee, they delve into the paradox of relying on AI while acknowledging its flaws. It’s a rollercoaster ride through the creative landscape, where the promise of innovation meets the stark reality of technological limitations. Contact: cmonkxxx@gmail.com Takeaways: In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Unreal Engine, exploring the exciting yet polarizing features of version 5.8 that have us both thrilled and a bit scared. AI is a hot topic, but our host shares some personal frustrations about how it can mislead and gaslight, especially in creative environments where clarity is key. While working on an open world game, our host experiences the struggle of managing complex AI interactions, highlighting the need for better documentation and workflow management. The conversation touches on the creative process being hindered by the overwhelming presence of AI, which sometimes steals the joy of art and design with its efficiency. There's a humorous reflection on the state of technology and gaming, pondering if fun can still exist in a world so driven by commercialization and profit motives. Ultimately, we are left questioning the role of AI in our creative processes, as it can both empower and frustrate, making us wonder if we're losing the essence of what we love about art and development. Companies mentioned in this episode: Unreal Engine OpenAI Anthropic

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