@the-weegie-dev.bsky.social
#IndieGame developer using #Unity. Working on a "Classic Survival Horror" game.
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I've found using a 'Private Window with Tor' in the Brave browser helps get round most of these blocks.
It's not ideal and very slow compared to browsing normally but has worked for me so far.
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Happy 7th anniversary to Octopath Traveler!
This is a game I recommend to any Turn Based RPG fan.
Definitely one of my favorite games on Switch.
With all the fallout of #GenAI and #TheAlters is there any ethical use of GenAI?
I don't believe in using it for art, but is code considered a lesser evil, or is it given a pass?
Especially for small/solo devs that need support for a complex project?
Curious to see where the line is on this one.
Just another quick update on my #indiedev #survivalhorror project.
Switching animations sets when a weapon is equipped/unequipped now working.
It needs some polish but lays the groundwork to extend it with sound & lighting effects. Firing, IK Hand placement and shell ejection also to follow.
After a 2 week break I'm back at my #indiedev #surivalhorror game.
Finally ironed out a few bugs in the Unity inspector when changing the UI at runtime.
Added a #ResidentEvil style item box. The player inventory was already working so this update was to add support for storing items.
Another update on my #indiedev #survivalhorror game:
Inventory looks to be complete (for now), the player can do all the expected actions.
The main differences now is there's no "Confirm Take" window, the player gets a contextual prompt, and there's a message window to confirm what just occurred.
No need for an annoying pop-up every time you collect an item, an on-screen prompt tells the player what they're picking up.
Items that stack (e.g. ammo) will auto-stack and split to pick them up, or leave the remainder for later.
Next up, instantiating a prefab when the player drops an item.
Quick update on my #indiedev #survivalhorror game.
The player can now pickup and combine items, incompatible items are disabled and equipment slots are hidden completely.
Items collected are tracked so no duplicates when re-entering rooms.
Unequipping a weapons possible but only if there's space to do so.
The option to Drop an item will not cause it to be destroyed, players can pick it back later if they need it.
The final version will reflect more real-life scenarios, e.g. choosing Reload instead of Combine to reload a weapon.
The inventory will be expanded to accommodate all the features you'd expect.
One thing I was adamant about was when equipping a weapon it's removed and placed in it's own slot.
It can't be equipped AND take up inventory space at the same time.
I've two projects in development right now, so progress is a little slow.
Managed two new features this week though.
Enemy head movement tracking and a basic inventory.
The enemy watches before attacking, and the inventory allows equipping, reloading and dropping items.
#indiedev #madeinunity
It's fine for now but I want to go back and tidy it up later in the project.
It uses Root Motion in Unity to animate rather than any kind of physics to move the player around.
Once I've had longer to refine it it should blend states better and more natural.
I'm working on a "classic" survival horror game.
I wanted the traditional controls from the games from the 90's, but they're proving to be an issue. Not a lot of people keen on them either now too.
Here's the last post on it: bsky.app/profile/the-...
There's been a few minor updates since one.
I'd say for your first game aim big.
Have a large scope but take out the parts that either don't work or become problematic to keep.
In my game I wanted modern and tank controls. Tank controls are now gone as they were slowing development down and causing script conflicts.
The PAL version of Outbreak didn't have online multiplayer back in the day, would be good to finally get it here.
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#residentevil #residenteviloutbreak
I don't.
But, I'll work on a few variations of early ideas and see what works best for me.
I'll then try to get some input from others. A recent poll I held found very few people like Tank Controls anymore.
That was enough for me to not add them and move onto other features instead.
I've spreadsheet of everything I have planned, mapped out with dependencies and notes on it's progress...
And it's almost useless as I keep iterating my early ideas for something easier to add or is more fun for the player.
#survivalhorror fans...
#dinocrisis and #dinocrisis2 now available on PC!
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I've bought 3 games this week.
One was a AA game reduced to 50% it's normal price.
The other two were indies. They cost £10 each.
I've not even played the indies yet, but will always support indies.
The AAA bubble has burst, support indie developers.
#indiedevs #indiegames
Closed down my account on the other place, posting exclusively here from now on.
Might start posting Shorts on YT. Maybe...
Coding videogames is somehow more fun than writing them.
Would never have guessed that one.
Anyone who complains about "Yellow Paint" in modern games should be made to play a SNES-era JRPG from start to finish.
They'll be begging for hand-holding or sign-posting by the end.
I totally forgot I'd added footstep sounds too.
They even change based on what material (metal, wood, concrete, mud, grass, etc) you're standing on (although not in the video).
Finally moved home and have my studio set up again, time to get back to developing my #indie #survivalhorror game.
Basic movement is complete, need to work on that inventory system next.
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26.11.2024 12:07 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Finally finished the #blackops6 campaign.
By far the best COD single-player game I've played in a long time.
Might be one of their best ever.
