[Blog] [Game Dev] Various Updates

Game Dev:

• All enemies are now compatible with enemy spawn zones & activation zones (unless they are otherwise meant to be exclusively hand-placed, like the cannon pillars).

• Enemy Code has also been cleaned & modernized so that they all follow the same syntax.

• Weapon Spam Protection is implemented. Every weapon has a different max value, but this basically means players can't throw another axe if one already exists.

What is next?

I'm going to start working on the next demo level. If possible, I'd like the public demo to even feature a few levels - so I'll want to create new environment art assets for visual diversity. With how much work that entails, this next section might be the heaviest workload in a while.

I will soon rename several of the internal assets, which may slow development for a day or two. Doing this will make the previous demo environment unavailable in the current build...

As for smaller goals on the side:

• Update older art assets & refine previous code.

• Implement a Lives System & Score Bar to gain new lives with.

I think we are very close to having a new demo for you guys to play with.

Health Updates:

Saw a Dentist (first time in over a decade) for a general checkup. They want to send me to an OMFS (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon) to evaluate and possibly extract my wisdom teeth - and also bring up any concerns about a TMJ (joints connecting the jaw & cheekbone) Dysfunction. I don't yet know if I'll be setting up an appointment this month, however...

I have a lot of work to do this month and an eye exam, so I worry about being debilitated for too long that it messes with my ability to do those things - so hopefully delaying won't be a problem.

Also - my Vitamin D is a bit low and my Cholesterol is a little high. This is not entirely surprising considering my work & lifestyle of sitting in front of the computer all day.

Patreon Updates:

Although this isn't new info, Mastercard and Visa require Patreon to do some stuff regarding creators sharing NSFW stuff. Within the next few weeks, I will receive a notification on Patreon and an email to agree to the latest updated sets of requirements from Visa and Mastercard. The language primarily relates to how my work may be viewed and consumed on Patreon. This is a requirement to remain on Patreon.

While I don't know what this email will contain exactly, do be aware that this may introduce new guidelines not previously known to me - or it may result in a ban of creators (like me) if they deem their work in violation of those guidelines.

So, just know that's going on behind the scenes right now.

Anyway, don't forget to eat & sleep.