Did another dev log recently where I talk about loot and how I make these systems more impactful and exciting than simple +1’s.
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Dev Log: Your Loot Bores Me!
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Originally I had no animation for opening random loot. But now you can kick the crap out of things to break them open!
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This is true. In fact, in your example game companies (even AAA) will often outsource or use a purchased asset because they know players won't notice. It's unfortunate that opinions of AI are so black and white, but this post didn't suggest such judicious use so...
I would love to generate assets for cheap but it makes sense. You wouldn't ask a drummer why he doesn't use a drum machine. The artists make the art and people can tell.
They've got some effort in their profiles if that's the case. The first guy does seem to be an outsider tech guy so whatever. But the second guy supposedly has a lot of exp so very weird he's so adamant.
So this tech guy made a post on LinkedIn about game dev layoffs, tactlessly suggesting "Just use AI to help you make your own game. The thing you always wanted to do."
I tried to tell him "gamers hate AI, watch out" and now some other tech guy is trying to convince me my experience is wrong.
I finished my playthrough of Fallout 1! At the end I do my typical scoring, in case you need a review that's 28 years late!
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How do I encourage my users to leave a rating? I'm worried that since I have so few that it affects my visibility. Is this even worth thinking about?
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RPG Maker can be a tough engine to get fancy features on. I tried various plugins to achieve lighting effects, but kept getting issues. So now I've devised lighting with no plugins for it!
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0.3.10 update is live! Had to fix a major FPS issue related to loading saves.
There's also a new feature to make fights more threatening when there's only one enemy left. Should keep things engaging!
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I once read another dev comment that he found playtesting his own game boring (for balancing/fun, not debugging). Maybe I'm a narcissist but I'm having a blast playing my own game. #indiedev #solodev
Another round of games I tried out to review. I may have some news on my own game later!
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Did I mention I've been doing a longplay of Fallout 1? Well, it's almost over lol
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Jumping on 3 more games to speed run some feedback for. Enjoy a post-Christmas present!
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Another episode of the review show! There's a feedback festival going on so I figured I'd contribute by grabbing three games!
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It’s a nice feeling when you finally give in to feedback and your game feels better. The system works! Who knew 😂 #solodev #indiedev
Latest video reviewing games for the Feedback Festival. Come get some!
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Been playing Indiana Jones Discovers Another Type of Fascist to Blast. Good stuff.
Finally... the AI placeholders are gone! Check out my game, Automatic Messiah: woootbm.itch.io/automatic-me...
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Been playing Dungeons of Hinterburg. It’s fun and cute. But where’s the MURDER? #indiegaming
#rpgmaker 's forum is having a Feedback Festival. Whose game is ready for a review?
If you want to design a game but "hate math," too bad. Even the simplest games have hit points, statistical chance, frame timing, etc. You have to make formulae to tell things how to work!
Game Design hot take: stop putting combos in metroidvanias. SoTN didn't need it; think about why. Take that part of the scope and put it toward better system design. Your exploration needs it!
Had this idea in my head to try to mimic the style of key art used by big studios (specifically Cyberpunk 2077). Makes it feel less busy, more attention grabbing. #solodev
So I put down Sherlock Holmes Ch 1 because I was getting a little tired of it. Picked it up again yesterday. I walked into my house and got the ending. lol whoops!
I might swim more if it weren't for the slaughterfish. Sharp teeth, and some carry disease.
I never really realized just how comforting it is to be on a platform where like 50% of the posts I'm shown are from LGBT folk ❤️
At some point down the line I would want to do key art and some CG's. I don't think my slapping assets together has drawing power. But that'll be many months from now.
Started working to remove the AI placeholders by frankensteining my assets together until I can get a real artist. Any thoughts? #solodev