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DEVLOG #06

I’m currently working on the code for my future entrance exam scene. Unfortunately I don’t have any visuals to post for it yet!

Since I haven’t posted my updated battle sequence and NPC follow mechanic despite mentioning it, I dedicate this devlog to showing a little snippet of it.

DEVLOG #05
Almost done with the train’s interior! I still have to add the scrolling bg on the window.

What’s new:

• Train door animation
• NPCs in subway car: dialogue, sprites, animations
• NPC walk/follow mechanic in later game

What’s next:

• Scrolling bg
• Polish maps/add objects
• Enemy attack animation…

DEVLOG #04

The train station map has been updated. Using aseprite, I designed a new train/subway and proper wall tiles for the map.

Other new additions:

• Tutorial battle completed, including scripted loss and second battle with NPC icons and dialogue to aid the player
• New NPC walking cutscene
• New dialogue and updated older dialogue to ensure clarity
• Battle UI instruction panel for keyboard mechanics
• Forest map updated with redesigned train station as well

What’s next:

• Animate train doors
• Add objects and NPCs to station map
• Complete train interior scene
• Still working on enemy attack animation…

DEVLOG #03

It’s been a while… the overall battle ui is almost done!

What’s new:

• Adaptable party panel (characters can be added and removed)
• Action menu with four options + key navigation
• Unique skills for each party member
• Items and ability to select target party member
• Attack menu for writing code (currently only one problem type)
• Background + enemy drawing
• Escape button mechanics to exit attack, skill, and items menu

What’s next

• Finish the attack animation for the enemy
• Modify first battle encounter to fit storyline goals
• Add option for a speaker name on top of dialogue box (for new character introductions)

DEVLOG #02

Working on pixel art and adding new tiles + objects to the forest map.

DEVLOG #01

Spent way too long working on the bare bones of the battle UI for the game. No art or background yet… but at least it works.

Next steps:

• add functionality to all four buttons
• add timer to text input box
• draw player/party panel
• polish visuals