{"author_name":"stevenlr","cat":"LD #32","comments":[],"epoch":1429360200,"likes":1,"metadata":{"p_key":"19750","p_author":"stevenlr","p_authorkey":"5128","p_urlkey":"55080","p_title":"Getting some ideas :D","p_cat":"LD #32","p_event":"LD32","p_time":"1429360200","p_likes":"1","p_comments":"0","p_status":"UPD5","us_key":"5128","us_name":"stevenlr","us_username":"stevenlr","event_start":"1429228800","event_key":"27","event_name":"LD32"},"text":"

After a few hours of brainstorming, I finally got an idea. It involves a device that can attract\/repel objects remotely, including enemies’\u00a0bullets. Okay okay, it’s not that original and doesn’t fit the theme 100% but I’m happy I got an idea at least, which was the scary part for this LD. The story will be completely in the theme though, if I have enough time to implement it.<\/p>\n

Since the game will be physics-based, I needed to implement some basic physics. I decided to write it myself instead of using an engine because I hadn’t considered using one and I don’t want to spend time learning how to use one. Besides, in only 4 hours, I’ve written most of the physics I will need (collision detection and resolving between entities and the level and entities and other entities). Now, I will be able to focus myself on the gameplay. Here’s a little screenshot. Nothing much to see because dev-art ^^.<\/p>\n

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The only interesting stuff is the brown stack on the right which is actually a stack of crates moved by the physics engine. I was afraid I was going to be in situations where this kind of stack would lead to unstable equilibrium and explode in my face, but so far it didn’t, which is good news.<\/p>\n

And here’s the obligatory food pic. Delicious fish cooked by my mom. <3<\/p>\n

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Anyway, back to work!<\/p>","time":"April 18th, 2015 7:30 am","title":"Getting some ideas :D"}