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[MujkicHaris]

In May 2020, besides AI programming, I am working on a new feature that's quite important for the "regular" gameplay. Modeling some characters and weapons.
PS Vita tests of scenes show 53-60 FPS without any in-depth optimizations done.

Before the Beginning
Concept art

 

[Videospel]

finished 3d (sprite scaling) bonus levels, everything except backgrounds (decoration), sound and the player's ship. I used to compare it to Space Harrier but gameplay is closer to GI Joe arcade, or maybe Thunder Blade. Jerkiness is from capture, not from the game



there is also this video from a few days ago, there are some missing elements in last level but it seems less jerky, or at least less fuzzy

I think it looks cool, but is there a reason you placed the player so far away from the camera? As it is now, it looks like the player is given a very short time to react to newly spawned objects. The lower 50% of the playing field only shows objects which have already passed you by and no longer have any function, gameplay-wise. Will be nice to see how this presents with sound and final graphics!

 

[disap.ed]

"Someday You'll Return" from my Czech friends of CBE Software has just been released:

Someday You'll Return: Director's Cut | Have you found Stela?

What would you do if your daughter went missing? Someday You'll Return: Director's Cut is a psychological horror game available on PC and Playstation.

www.youwillreturn.com

It's only 26,99€ until 12th of May, please give it a try.

 

[VooDooChicken]

I think it looks cool, but is there a reason you placed the player so far away from the camera? As it is now, it looks like the player is given a very short time to react to newly spawned objects. The lower 50% of the playing field only shows objects which have already passed you by and no longer have any function, gameplay-wise. Will be nice to see how this presents with sound and final graphics!

Hi, tnx for your feedback. I am aware there is time to react since I test it as I am developing it, and the camera distance, angle and so on were chosen by trial and error, testing which parameters would look good; but I see you are right about the part about half the screen not being used game-wise. I will check that again for next release which I hope will be soon

 

[MujkicHaris]

Texture painting

 

[VooDooChicken]

is there a reason you placed the player so far away from the camera? As it is now, it looks like the player is given a very short time to react to newly spawned objects. The lower 50% of the playing field only shows objects which have already passed you by and no longer have any function, gameplay-wise.

Hi, could not push it back that much and it may not even make a difference. According to the notes in my code I already had tried that, but it turns out the elements that pass you by are not useless game-wise; for example, there are 'proximity mines' that activate when you get close but don't explode instantly; instead they kind of have a count down and then explode. If I place the camera too close to the ship the explosion still affects the player but the explosion may not be visible on screen, leaving the player with a wtf did just happen. The things below the ship on the screen are way closer that the things above the ship

 

[D.Final]

"Someday You'll Return" from my Czech friends of CBE Software has just been released:

Someday You'll Return: Director's Cut | Have you found Stela?

What would you do if your daughter went missing? Someday You'll Return: Director's Cut is a psychological horror game available on PC and Playstation.

www.youwillreturn.com

It's only 26,99€ until 12th of May, please give it a try.

Cool

 

[MujkicHaris]

In June 2020 I am moving to production of a new location for combat gameplay. Each environment in ALT BOSNIA will have unique handpainted textures, no reuse. I am also planning to research and write a shader that's quite important for visual storytelling in the game.

Šeher Hills Sunset
Screenshot

 

[JackAstral]

I developed a story-driven, turn-based RPG called "View From Below" in Game Maker 1.4 over 2 years. It's inspired by games like Undertale, Earthbound and Super Mario RPG. (Nintendo fan through and through heheh.)

Here's some gameplay from one of the first Boss Battles:



I finally released it on May 22nd on Steam:

I'm really happy to be finished finally. I've made a lot of old, crappy flash stuff in the past, but this was my first "real" game that I actually put a tonne of effort into. People seem to quite like it so far so it's a pretty cool feeling, phew (I was legit expecting it to sell like 3 copies and everyone to hate it LOL)

 

[MujkicHaris]

Texture painting

 

[MujkicHaris]

Modeling

 

[MujkicHaris]

In July 2020 I am going back to robot and character modeling. Location texture painting and modeling stays the main focus. Planning to edit parts of the screenplay too.

 

[MujkicHaris]

In August 2020 I am focusing solely on gameplay programming for ALT BOSNIA. Plan is to release the game in 2021 on PS Vita first. NA region. Other platforms TBA.

Operation East Kamenjak
Screenshot

 

[caffeware]

In August 2020 I am focusing solely on gameplay programming for ALT BOSNIA. Plan is to release the game in 2021 on PS Vita first. NA region. Other platforms TBA.

PS Vita?

 

[FloatingIslands]

Hi fellow developers!

I'm working in a Test-Driven Development and Continuous Integration project in Unreal Engine 4 on Windows and created a project template for it, so others don't have the same headaches as I did while trying to make it work.
I made it in Unreal Engine 4.22, but I'm sure you'll be able to migrate it to later versions.

I uploaded the full repository to GitHub. Anyone is able to use it and modify it at their will:

Project Template

My motivation to do it was that making tests, building and waiting on the editor to run the tests was tedious and time consuming.
Instead, I created a Jenkins multibranch pipeline to do all the process for me. It builds and runs tests really fast and it even notifies me via Slack the results of the build.

I have to say that I didn't make anything revolutionary, I just read what others have done and adapted it to my needs.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask me.


Alberto Mikulan.

 

[MujkicHaris]

In September 2020 I am focusing on programming classes for the soldiers. 4 classes for now. Planning to do some location modeling too.

Flames
Concept art

 

[Anna2FOR2]

Hi there, and welcome aboard!

If it's not too much trouble, you can give a brief introduction and a little about your game over in this thread as well:

Indie Game Development Thread 3: Indie Jones and the Template of Doom

I decided to break with the discouraging tradition of Thread Title |OT| I am poor - sorry 4k fans :P Indie Game Development |OT2| High Res Work for Low Res Pay Indie Game Development |OT| Of Being Professionally Poor It's fun to see games while they're early in development and it's...

www.neogaf.com

Of course! It is absolutely my pleasure!
We are an indie team of two people, making a 3D point and click adventure KAPIA

The game is about a small girl Reny and her grandfather Stefan. Together they are on the quest to solve the mystery of an ongoing war and to free the world from an intelligent infection.
The game is created in a classical style of 2000s. You get to play for either Reny or Stefan and explore the world from two different standpoints.

• Levels that feature Stefan is where you learn the background story. Puzzles are more dialogue-oriented, the gameplay experience is tilted towards thoughtful and mysterious.
  
  
• Reny’s levels are designed to have less narrative and more mechanics oriented puzzles. Reny will be your window into private relationships between characters as they open up in their attitude towards a small girl.

After a long time in development, we are going to address the Kickstarter backers on September 15th.
If you like waht we are up to, KAPIA could definately use some support.
I will leave a link here, right at the very bottom, so no one gets annoyed XD

 

[MujkicHaris]

In October 2020 I am focusing on modeling and texture painting another mission location.
ALT BOSNIA is a coin, one side is blue. Another yellow.

Šeher Hills Sunset II
Screenshot

 

[MujkicHaris]

In November 2020 I plan to go back to cutscene animation. I also want to take some time to experiment with particles in the game. Continuing location and character modeling.

TRIAD-2 Waiting for Command
Screenshot

 

[caffeware]

In November 2020 I plan to go back to cutscene animation. I also want to take some time to experiment with particles in the game. Continuing location and character modeling.

big improvement

 

[MujkicHaris]

In December 2020 my main task is to assemble a demo of ALT BOSNIA. At the end of this year, I want to have something that's playable from start to finish. It will be a good point to look at and compare as I make progress in 2021.

Igor
Concept art

 

[TintoConCasera]

Wait what? Didn't know we had a thread for game devs!

Here's a video of a little something I'm working on:



The idea is to mix the gameplay of something like Nuclear Throne with the progression and level-design of the classic DOOM.

Right now it's lacking proper enemy AI, dynamic lights and a tileset that doesn't suck.

Once I have that done I'll add a few more enemies and make a few more levels for a demo.

 

[yurinka]

Im working on Rawal Rumble, this indie beat'em up set in a cyberpunk Neo-Barcelona. The team it's me working almost full time on it, a friend who from time to time help with environment art, a programmer who programmed the prototype and the musician.

We make it with Game Maker Studio and Photoshop, and are also working on a phisical arcade version, a premium custom arcade stick for the modern recent console generations and a retro arcade stick for 8 and 16 bits computers (partnering with a brand who was popular in Spain back then making arcade sticks for computers).

We post updates using the Twitter hashtag #RawalRumble from our account @Anarkade

 

[MujkicHaris]

In January 2021 I want to further polish the 0.1 demo of ALT BOSNIA. This means fixing overlooked bugs and doing another pass for models and textures. I will also test the demo on PS Vita. Last time it pushed 55-60 FPS.
ALT BOSNIA is a coin, one side is blue. Another yellow.

ZJENICA X3
Concept art

 

[MujkicHaris]

ALT BOSNIA is a coin, one side is blue. Another yellow.

 

[TintoConCasera]

Im working on Rawal Rumble, this indie beat'em up set in a cyberpunk Neo-Barcelona. The team it's me working almost full time on it, a friend who from time to time help with environment art, a programmer who programmed the prototype and the musician.

We make it with Game Maker Studio and Photoshop, and are also working on a phisical arcade version, a premium custom arcade stick for the modern recent console generations and a retro arcade stick for 8 and 16 bits computers (partnering with a brand who was popular in Spain back then making arcade sticks for computers).

We post updates using the Twitter hashtag #RawalRumble from our account @Anarkade

Looks awesome. Keep it up people. Also... "Pelotas" huh?

 

[yurinka]

Looks awesome. Keep it up people. Also... "Pelotas" huh?

Thanks! Originally the artwork wasn't that tall because in the prototype we had a smaller original screen resolution. So you were able to read only the lower part of that and you were able to only read ...'utas' or ...'otas', the player was the one who had to guess what's in the start of the word because you wasn't able to read it.

Very likely the environment artist originally meant to put there 'putas' but when drawing an additional part of the background in the top side to adapt it for a taller native resolution, I assume he decided to add 'pelotas' to make it more politically correct because by reading it directly would be maybe too gross instead of a joke.

 

[TintoConCasera]

Thanks! Originally the artwork wasn't that tall because in the prototype we had a smaller original screen resolution. So you were able to read only the lower part of that and you were able to only read ...'utas' or ...'otas', the player was the one who had to guess what's in the start of the word because you wasn't able to read it.

Very likely the environment artist originally meant to put there 'putas' but when drawing an additional part of the background in the top side to adapt it for a taller native resolution, I assume he decided to add 'pelotas' to make it more politically correct because by reading it directly would be maybe too gross instead of a joke.

Gotta love when artists put that kind of stuff in the game. It really shows how they care about it when they want to include their little details and jokes like those.

Keep it up! Game is looking great.

 

[MujkicHaris]

In February 2021 I am going back to modeling/texturing new content for the mission locations & characters/robots + writing mission logic. I also plan to look into implementing decals and some other effects.

 

[Kataploom]

Damn, was looking for this thread so much lately! I've been working on something small, mostly for practicing my code skills, so probably will share soon since it's almost done

 

[neko.works]

Still working on Episode 2 of my JRPG series Light Fairytale. It's taking more time than planned but it is getting there

Here's a new boss battle that I've just implemented. Any thoughts?

 

[Kataploom]

Still working on Episode 2 of my JRPG series Light Fairytale. It's taking more time than planned but it is getting there

Here's a new boss battle that I've just implemented. Any thoughts?

Looking great! The effort put on it is very evident

 

[D.Final]

Still working on Episode 2 of my JRPG series Light Fairytale. It's taking more time than planned but it is getting there

Here's a new boss battle that I've just implemented. Any thoughts?

Lovely

 

[bad guy]

I recently finished a project I started in 2017 (fukin' finally!!) where you pilot a spaceship, remotely inspired by Lunar Lander. I should really make a trailer soon.


And a tiny fun project: A stupid ch0Nky pixel Aquarium.




You can download all my shit for free here.
For Windows and some are for Android too.

 

[MujkicHaris]

In March 2021 I am mainly focusing on mission programming.
ALT BOSNIA is a coin, one side is blue. Another yellow.

Operation East Kamenjak II
Screenshot

 

[MujkicHaris]

Due to PlayStation Store on PS Vita closing soon ALT BOSNIA for PS Vita is no longer in development.
The development continues with PC platform being the new focus. Other platforms will follow once the PC version of ALT BOSNIA is shipped.

 

[telechy]

Hi everyone, my arcade boxer Throwdown Boxing 2 is free on android currently until April 3rd. iOS was free last week. Enjoy and knock yourselves out !

 

[MujkicHaris]

In April 2021 I am going back to improving and expanding AI in ALT BOSNIA. I will also work on some concepts for a new location.

Šeher Hills Sunset III
Concept art

 

[MujkicHaris]

In May 2021 I am working on a new location. I also plan to work on support for controllers. ALT BOSNIA already supports controller input for basic movement (leftover code from PS Vita) and... It feels a lot more natural than keyboard & mouse.

Magnolia
Concept art

 

[neko.works]

Hi guys!

Episode 2 of my Japanese-style RPG series Light Fairytale is now available to play on Steam Early Access. It's been a long and difficult road but it's getting there!

Here's the store page: store.steampowered.com/app/1199760

And here's the launch trailer. Any thoughts?

 

[Mcdohl]

Hi guys!

Episode 2 of my Japanese-style RPG series Light Fairytale is now available to play on Steam Early Access. It's been a long and difficult road but it's getting there!

Here's the store page: store.steampowered.com/app/1199760

And here's the launch trailer. Any thoughts?

How have I not heard of this before? This is amazing!

I'm also working on an indie JRPG myself! Here's a gameplay clip! Good ol' exploration and turn-based combat

 

[Julius Ibidus]

neko.works and M Mcdohl , both are really great looking and playing indie games, please keep posting on your updates to them!

 

[Kataploom]

How have I not heard of this before? This is amazing!

I'm also working on an indie JRPG myself! Here's a gameplay clip! Good ol' exploration and turn-based combat

People will say whatever about "cheap pixelart" but damn it looks so pretty! I'll definitely like it more than 3D fornite wannabes lol

 

[neko.works]

How have I not heard of this before? This is amazing!

Happy that you like it!

I'm also working on an indie JRPG myself!

Wow, this looks great! The sound design is also really well done!

 

[Mcdohl]

FYI fellow indies, today is #PitchYaGame! So go pitch your game on Twitter lol

Wow, this looks great! The sound design is also really well done!

Ty so much

 

[MujkicHaris]

ALT BOSNIA is a coin, one side is blue. Another yellow.

Blue in Green
Screenshot

 

[neko.works]

Hey guys

After 3 months in Early Access, Episode 2 of my Japanese-style RPG series Light Fairytale is now fully released on Steam!

Here's the store page: store.steampowered.com/app/1199760

Please check it out! Thanks

 

[Kataploom]

Hey guys

After 3 months in Early Access, Episode 2 of my Japanese-style RPG series Light Fairytale is now fully released on Steam!

Here's the store page: store.steampowered.com/app/1199760

Please check it out! Thanks

This is looking so good! I like the episodic structure since you're indie and that, I guess, helps you build an audience... I already wishlisted the first episode to get it later this year...

This is the type of games I've always wanted to make so it makes me happy to see this being done, but I'm still making some Unity prototypes to improve my game project management skills before going all-in like you (currently working on a clone of Super Mario W1-1 level, almost complete, I'll show later around here!)

 

[CloudDarkson]

Hello friends,
I'm a developer and wanting to get some feedback on my game.
It's free to download on Steam (I won't drop a link, you can search the title "Enherjar Synergy").
It is a Ultra Futuristic Dark Neon Arena FPS, created by a real Major League Pro who has 20 years of experience in the genre & Top-tier National LAN tourney play,
our engine designed to remove all major gameplay imbalances found in other traditional shooters, for the fastest & fairest gameplay mechanics that AFPS games have ever seen.
It was built from the ground up specifically for Esports Tournament play.

Here's a gameplay, let me know what you think! I'm wanting to have a real, detailed discussion here.

As the developer of Enherjar Synergy, I'd be happy to answer any questions you have.

 

[udkultimate]

Finally, after almost 10 years working on this game, since 2009, it is finally released on Steam!

I thought it would take more days for my game being approved by Steam Review Team, however, today the wait is over, today is a GREAT day for my life, for my dream of becoming a game developer.

Against all the odds, despite all the controversy around my game, despite anything, finally now my game is officialy on Steam, the biggest platform for digital gaming.

This is indeed a great achievement for my life. No arab muslim game developer before me was able to make a game about the Struggle of Palestinian people against Israeli Oppresion in a global scope like Fursan al-Aqsa, a game, that despite being a small indie game, but it has a very important underlying message.

As many of you know, I am a brazilian muslim, son of a Palestinian Resistance Fighter, and I always wanted to tell the history of my father, and the history of my people, the palestinian people and their resistance against oppression. Through this game I want to show to the whole World that Fighting for Freedom is NOT Terrorism, Fighting for Life is NOT Terrorism, Fighting for Protecting the Homeland is NOT Terrorism, Fighting against the Oppressor and its Savagery, which kills innocent children and civilians, is NOT Terrorism, that Palestinian Resistance is NOT Terrorism!

And today I feel I am close to accomplish this mission.

Again, I ask you all to please wishlist my game on Steam, as this helps me too much.

And if you did not download the demo yet, please, download it now from Steam.