So zhuowei and I decided to work on a platformer, where the character can transform air into water (and vice versa) in order to avoid obstacles by swimming or otherwise. How this ties in with the theme, “Ancient Technology” is definitely something we’ll have to figure out.

Throughout the day, we’ve been working on implementing the mechanics. We took way too long to figure out that all we needed to do to simulate water physics was to set the Linear Drag to 1. I implemented a nice HUD complete with a breath meter (to limit the use of the air -> water power) that goes red once depleted, signalling the cooldown period. This gives the player an incentive to not completely drain their breath meter.

Showing the breath cooldown after depleting the character’s breath. Normally the bar is blue.

I also took out my graphics tablet to draw some great stick figure animations (I’ve never animated anything before)

Animating a run cycle. Yes, this is Adobe Flash. This really takes me back to elementary school.

Zhuowei worked on some textures and level design, creating a block that floats when you turn the air into water. This will be used as obstacles in the level.

In any case, it’s nearly 2am, and so we’re calling it a night. We’ll be back at it tomorrow morning.

My horribly drawn first attempt at a run cycle.

Hi guys!

first post here for an update. Been streaming most of the time (17 hours in total D^:)

here is what I have so far:
-spider ai that slows you down
-lizard tanky creature
-options to attack between a club and a spear (art still missing)
-health system based on torch light that limits visibilty as you get weaker

Ill be back on tomorrow for more, feel free to check out the journey:

https://www.twitch.tv/monkeybit29

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I already have a volume control but nothing else for the settings

maybe a text speed option…

or controller addition to it…

Just had a wonderful nap and a shower and I feel so much more refreshed. Time to iron out the last few mechanics and then give this bad boy some sauce!

I created a mildly difficult level (just by randomly plonking some elements down) and the puzzle itself works! So that’s great 😉

You can follow my progress yet again on: https://www.twitch.tv/doctorgravy

Finished the ruins! You must solve the puzzle attached to the spikes in order to progress.

Here is what the puzzle will (sort of) look like.

First timer. Also, learning Unity as I go

I learned Ludum Dare was going on yesterday morning (here in Europe) as I was going on a family trip to far away (still am). I’m doing something though! Look at that totally original and inspired character!

This time I’m using Pico-8 because I don’t have a lot of time at all!

I sincerely hope I’ll be able to finish! Wish me luck!

That is the place where the adventure begins.

The sun is bright.
The air is clean and full of oxygen.
Untouched nature.
What bad could happen?

Main Stage, the surface of the planet Gliese 581.

Tags: jam, LD36, planet

Where did those 8 hours go? Oh right… This human body requires respite and restoration.

Well yesterday’s AI problems are no more. Took less than half an hour to sort it out (shuffled the hacks around). Not that it is any smart yet, but at least it provides a proper fight.

Next up the titular ancient technologies!

Tags: gif, progress, report

The theme is “Ancient Technology”.

I created two ancient games: flappy square and snake.

You can play those games if you are in Egypt 😀

and I’m just here like

Adding the physics and what happens behind the scenes.
Creating the object’s stats and formulas when colliding.

My game, halfway through development.

The music in the background is edited in because I couldn’t capture the game audio… (It’s Cistrolat – Genesis) (get it? because the genesis was ancient technology ba-dum-ching)

first “puzzle” implemented, planning to have one or two more in this area. Progress is being made, been thinking about audio mostly, thinking of a all-guitar soundtrack (music and effects) or at least something to make the world feel alive

here’s a video of me going through what I have so far

Little bit of progress with my game. First upgrades work and theres now customer skip button   Good luck everybody!!!

The second day begins with bug in Unity, then bugs in game, then bug in GIMP… What a buggy morning!

But then begins the real challenge. And, after 3 or 4 hours of drawing, scaling, drawing again, redrawing etc, meet Mr. P. Layer. Or just Pete.

I hope I can do better, but now is not the time for it.

Did lots today, base engine is pretty much done, just need to add enemies, some new tiles, and winning. Also need to work out how I want swimming to work. If it all

Finished adding all the units into the game, now to polish the AI and make a nice tutorial!

TheGangsAllHere

i think im gonna go to sleep soon but today i did:

• wheat minigame. scroll for Wheat
• fishing with a spear and shit
• make a hammer with a stick
• soundtrack. a whole 3 songs
• finally decided on a title – enter FRIDAY NIGHT DEATH ARCHAEOLOGY
• plus a title screen, and some title graphics

I’m using my custom radiosity renderer/engine.