Resources

Welcome to the PirateSoftware Wiki Resources Page, a curated collection of helpful links, tools, and references which where previously shared by Thor in Shorts, Pants or on Stream.

Websites

Game Development

• Develop Games – Thor maintains this site for the community. Lots of tidbits in here that Thor hopes gets you running!
• Engines Database – Fantastic place to look at the wide range of engines out there!
• 20 Games Challenge – Awesome set of 20 games to make and learn from. Each game is harder than the last and you can do these in any engine.
• Game UI Database – The largest database of UI ever created, a massive resource for UI developers honing their craft.
• Steam Remote Play – How to activate couch coop for your Steam games.

General Programming

• Roadmap.sh – An incredible site covering a wide range of programming topics.
• Exercism – Tons of languages and challenges to practice here.
• Code Crafters – A massive repository of tutorials.
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  • GitHub Repo: Build Your Own X

Cybersecurity

• OWASP – Learn about web vulnerabilities.
• HackerOne – Participate in bounty programs legally.

Hacking

• Hack This Site – Try out puzzles and test your hacking skills.
• CryptoHack – Learn cryptography with interactive challenges.
• OverTheWire – Practice network security with wargames.
• Malware Unicorn – Workshops on Reverse Engineering and more.
• OWASP XSS Testing – Basics of XSS exploitation and web vulnerabilities testing.
• Roadmap: Cyber Security – Comprehensive guide to cybersecurity.
• Hack The Box – Hands-on cybersecurity challenges.
• Hack The Box Academy – Get cybersecurity certifications and training.
• TryHackMe – Learn cybersecurity through guided exercises.
• CTF Guide – Additional resources for capture-the-flag challenges.
• Bugcrowd – Another platform for bounty programs.

Streaming

• OBS Studio – Open-source streaming software.
• Twitch CC OBS Plugin – Plugin for closed captioning via Google Speech Recognition.
• OBS Multi-RTMP – Stream to multiple platforms directly from OBS.
• Streamer.bot – Manage triggers and actions effectively.
• Speaker.bot – Works with Streamer.bot for Text To Speech functionalities.
• Google Text-to-Speech – Google’s text-to-speech service.

Art

• Pixel Dailies – A daily challenge for Pixel Artists.
• Blockbench – Free and open source tool for 3D voxel creation.
• Aseprite – An awesome tool for 2D Pixel Art.

Books

Programming

• Automate the Boring Stuff with Python by Al Sweigart

Cryptography

• Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software by Charles Petzold

Cooking

• The Flavor Bibl – The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity, based on the wisdom of America's most imaginative chefs by Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page

Games

• The Beginner's Guide – A motivational resource if you are struggling with creative work.

Hardware

• GB Operator – Play and manage Game Boy cartridges on your computer.