2009-10-08 the sleepy giant… (is not very reponconsive*) So I’ve been trying to cram as much summer activities into every last shred of daylight left nowadays so game development has been simmering on the back burner lately. However since my last post I’ve been incrementally working on new game modes… Continue reading
I still working on balancing units but I’ve finished implementing the unit rank system for all of the current units in the game. The rank system (unit level system) allows me to set unit stats and abilities based on a single rank number. So for example I have a function that sets all sorts of stats and AI code based on the rank number for that unit. This makes it easier for me because I can call a single function (e.g. trebuchet.setRank(4)) and all the stats that are relevant for that unit are updated (e.g. hit points, movement speed). The unit AI code also may use this rank number to determine how the unit will think. A low level dragon may fly low and not move around as much as a higher level dragon. A high level shield grunt will block more often than a lower one. A ninja may use more advanced melee attacks at higher ranks.
Grandma: "You’re game is too hard. I could play it fine before you changed it." Continue reading
I’ve decided to focus on preparing the current build of Winter Storm for beta release. I still have quite a few homework assignments to complete before the beta is ready to play but stay tuned for updates. I will continue to support the current alpha release with critical bug fixes, but I’ve officially created a branch in development. The next major content revision will be Winter Storm Beta (version 0.1.0.0).
Development on game balancing is underway. Currently I’m working on making unit strengths and abilities scalable as the levels increase. This means that the same type of unit will have increased stats and more challenging AI as the game level increases. For example, a low level shielded grunt will not block as often as a high level one, and a low level archer will not move around as often or as a fast higher level one.
Spike Traps, Wacky Bombs, Dragons, improved unit AI… Check out the latest Winter Storm update. Click the image to play.
Spike Traps, Wacky Bombs, Dragons, improved unit AI… Check out the latest Winter Storm update. Click the image to play.
Happy Fourth of July! Enjoy fireworks responsibly. Try out my safe alternative by clicking on my new fireworks toy!
I’ve been working on some real cool stuff lately for Bowmaster Winter Storm (Introductory chapter to Bowmaster 2). I’m almost finished with version 0.0.1.7 which should add a bunch of new content (Dragons!) and fix some bugs. Stay tuned for this exciting new update. Soon I’ll transition from Alpha to… Continue reading
Wow it’s been a while since my last post. And yes I do remember the quiet announcement. Just to remind people, winter doesn’t really end until March 20 😉 But today is your lucky day because I’ve decided to release Winter Storm sometime this weekend. Continue reading
