pandoramail

Orion Runners (game) - Update

Added 2016-12-20 22:56:51 +0000 UTC

Since somebody asked me how the developement is going, I've decided to make the responce a bit more public:

Oh yes, it's often very hard to grasp just how hard is it to lead a concept like that from the begging to even something resembling the final product. Especially on a one-man team, working quarter-time on it. ;) You need to plan things out on development phase ("whats?", "whys?" and "hows?"), design phase ("how do I make it playable?"), implementation phase ("how the heck do I even code an addiction module?!") and production (play testing / bug testing). Add some content creation to the mix, like gfx / sfx assets and even a small concept can (and will) take a considerable time to make. But I'm glad to report some progress! I'm constantly working and improving basic modules, like level, enemy, trap and gear creation and player module. My main point is to get as far from per-scripted events as possible, leaving all actions and reactions to a certain set of rules, some moderate randomization and AI. Sounds kinda over the top for a project to this, but I'm doing it as much for the players (you guys, hopefully) as I'm doing it for myself. I want to be amazed and surprised each time I play it myself. I'll be having a break in late December due to Christmas, but I might be able to squeeze in a line or two of code. I'm feeling like January would be a good time to expect a solid Orion Runners alpha release.

Again, thanks for supporting me, as always! I'll do my best to show my gratitude as soon as I can! :)