So as I've mentioned previously, the Beta is closing in fast, and the release of the game even faster, and so I'm working on it as hard as I can while still making sure that my other responsibilities to my main job are taken care of also. Luckily my new job is totally fine with me working on this project, as most game companies really don't like their employees working on the own side projects, so high fives all around for having understanding employees!
And what's this? I'm getting a blog done on Friday finally? Good grief, it's about time...
Right now, I'd say the artwork for the game that is needed for the Beta is finished. Sure, there will probably come things later on in the game that I realize I still need to work on and create for specific puzzles but that's really it! Hence why the art posts have been so scare lately as there really isn't anything too new to show! Which, actually is probably a good thing when you think about it. It means things are getting wrapped up!
Right now it's mainly about getting the assets and things done for the Menus and the UI like I mentioned before, and making sure all of that is working 100%. Then, its really just a matter of putting the scenes together and adding in some enemies for everyone to fight!
The way I have things currently, is everything within Sword 'N' Board is built modular. Meaning you can just grab the pieces you want to use in a scene and put them wherever you wish, and Sidd will be able to interact with them accordingly once you are able to play the scene. It's almost like the old sticker kits you would get with a street scene, behind it and you could restick the characters and things wherever you wanted to recreate the scene as you saw fit. It's very similar to that.
I guess, since there's a lack of art updates, I should at least include a little more information about the Beta itself.
What can you come to expect from the Beta?
1.) You will be able to acquire your first item, which are bombs. I wanted to go with what was the most familiar to everyone, before throwing the items that do much stranger things, with more odd ball mechanics.
2.) You will be able to venture through about 20% of the Overworld, though there will still be much that you aren't able to play through yet.
3.) You will be able to find, and enter the first Dungeon (to those of you thinking "Duh, you said we get our first item!" Don't always think the items you get will come from Dungeons...)
4.) You won't be able to complete the first Dungeon just yet, don't want to spoil everything right?
5.) There will be a few secrets for those of you to find that will also be in the full version of the game that is released. So those that do play the beta, will have a leg up on those that haven't.
So here's to hoping it all comes together quickly!
And what's this? I'm getting a blog done on Friday finally? Good grief, it's about time...
Right now, I'd say the artwork for the game that is needed for the Beta is finished. Sure, there will probably come things later on in the game that I realize I still need to work on and create for specific puzzles but that's really it! Hence why the art posts have been so scare lately as there really isn't anything too new to show! Which, actually is probably a good thing when you think about it. It means things are getting wrapped up!
Right now it's mainly about getting the assets and things done for the Menus and the UI like I mentioned before, and making sure all of that is working 100%. Then, its really just a matter of putting the scenes together and adding in some enemies for everyone to fight!
The way I have things currently, is everything within Sword 'N' Board is built modular. Meaning you can just grab the pieces you want to use in a scene and put them wherever you wish, and Sidd will be able to interact with them accordingly once you are able to play the scene. It's almost like the old sticker kits you would get with a street scene, behind it and you could restick the characters and things wherever you wanted to recreate the scene as you saw fit. It's very similar to that.
I guess, since there's a lack of art updates, I should at least include a little more information about the Beta itself.
What can you come to expect from the Beta?
1.) You will be able to acquire your first item, which are bombs. I wanted to go with what was the most familiar to everyone, before throwing the items that do much stranger things, with more odd ball mechanics.
2.) You will be able to venture through about 20% of the Overworld, though there will still be much that you aren't able to play through yet.
3.) You will be able to find, and enter the first Dungeon (to those of you thinking "Duh, you said we get our first item!" Don't always think the items you get will come from Dungeons...)
4.) You won't be able to complete the first Dungeon just yet, don't want to spoil everything right?
5.) There will be a few secrets for those of you to find that will also be in the full version of the game that is released. So those that do play the beta, will have a leg up on those that haven't.
So here's to hoping it all comes together quickly!
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