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A few notes on the tools, typefaces, and people behind this site.

Tech stack

  • ReactMITInterface components and renderingMIT
  • JavaScriptNative ES modules for the site and its animations
  • TanStack RouterMITPage navigation and route loadersMIT
  • Tailwind CSSMITPrecompiled utility styles and design tokensMIT
  • MotionMITInterface transitions and speech bubblesMIT
  • Radix UIMITAccessible menus and controlsMIT
  • ZustandMITPersistent sound preferencesMIT
  • Howler.jsMITInterface sound playbackMIT
  • Phosphor IconsMITInterface iconsMIT
  • Canvas 2D + WebPTransparent mascot animation playback
  • Node.jsCustom static build and local preview server
  • PythonAsset preparation and deployment packaging

Typography

  • GT AmericaCommercialPrimary interface text, regular and italicCommercial
  • GT America MonoCommercialFooter, labels, and monospaced detailsCommercial

Notes

  • Sounds

    This site includes sounds from a range of video games archived by the sounds resource.

  • Mascot animation

    Pre-rendered in VillagerStudio with C#/.NET, then exported as transparent WebP frames for Canvas playback.

  • AI assistance

    Implementation, asset preparation, and browser checks assisted by OpenAI Codex.

  • Special thanks

    Special thanks to my dog Dax, who did absolutely nothing to help me build this site. Love ya bud! 🐕

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