Topic: BLP's Video Game Design!

Thanks. For my coursework it's just a proof on concept that we can do it. Granted on personal projects it will have personal input instead of being a translation of another idea.

The personal project "Prime" may get some footage in the coming weeks, or at least concept ideas laid out.

As for the pre-alpha build for the coursework project...well I can announce at 3am the level designer for the group got off his backside and made a level, so today, assuming I actually get the level, I will move all the stuff from the test area into the level. Apparently it's not much, but I didn't make it XD

@edgedino @Inkling @SomeBitTripFan @aaronsullivan @Grumblevolcano

Coursework build is coming, once I get the newly created level off our level designer! Just got to import a few thousand files to get everything there and then test it! ^_^

@BLPs wooooo you can do it Sean, now if only copy and paste was faster lol.

Dragging and dropping sadly. That's probably the safest import method into Unity with external files. Only thing is...STILL NO LEVEL!!!!

And I have to present it tomorrow. I'll quickly check our shared space to see if it is there.

@Inkling @SomeBitTripFan @aaronsullivan @edgedino @Grumblevolcano

Here it is, promised. Download the file, and Unity Web Player if necessary, and go nuts. If there are any issues, then please, let me know!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/wqhuimjhfaz6jwe/WebPlayer.html?dl=0

There is a cube to show collision damage, and trees to cut down, which require clicking (These are needed to complete the "Level").

Sadly, no objects or level layouts were made available to me so...placeholders everywhere!

@BLPs This computer doesn't handle games to well sadly >.> but atleast ik one thing sean.
I can't pick a computer to save my life when it comes to gaming lol and i really need to learn how to make one lol.

The game runs though right?

I'm having no luck playing the game. It is a 3.69 kb html file. :/ That doesn't seem right.

If it's using the web player you need the whole game file for use to use as well not just the html file. Right?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/id5jhw88x10ndvx/WebPlayer.unity3d?dl=0
The other file I forgot. This is what happens when you take medication and try to do file management. It should work with both files in the same location.

I can reveal the first piece of "Art" for my personal game, which I did when messing about in Photoshop while bored out of my mind.

On other news for the coursework build, we have half of the first level made, 3D models are coming in, and we are working on the second stage, while there is also controller support going into it this week.

It looks really good!

Also 100% unintentional! Never use Sharpen in Photoshop once you apply drop shadows, contours and inner glows.

@BLPs: I played the build. I had a bit of trouble cutting down the trees. Was I supposed to be clicking on the tree with my mouse or just click with the tree at the center of the screen? The collision detection on the block worked well, although it seemed that collision was made when not actually in contact with the block (I was a few inches away maybe, looking down and using the general center of the screen as a reference to my position. I don't know if that's just a part of the Unity engine, since I'm far too used to the Source engine. As for gameplay, stemming from this, since you're working from other's expectations, but feeding from your explanation, it would be interesting to use the trees as a kind of gate or wall that the wolf could not pass through. Your goal would be to cut down a certain number of trees without being caught by the wolf. In other words, imagine playing Pac-man, but rather than eating dots, you have to eat enough of the walls while still avoiding the ghost(s).

And regarding Prime, I'm assuming it takes inspiration from Tomb Raider. The logo looks pretty good.

Its not working on my computer still but i already figured that would happen and awsome artwork but i can't help but think something is missing tho i blame that on to many things looming in shadows in games lol.

@edgedino

Shame that. You arent missing much mind. Other titles will get trailers.

@SomeBitTripFan

The build is already outdated. We have most of a level, controller support and 3D Models are coming in already. We are also working on the other two levels before the boss stage at the end. The two levels we are now working on are chase scenes, involving the trees cut down in the first level to create a raft and move down a river away from said wolf.

Again, not my ideas, I just make it work.

The trees had to be clicked, but I intend to make it like Minecraft where you have to be within a certain radius to the tree to click on it. The trees also take 3 hits to cut down. As for the collision detection, it's due to using a box collision over a mesh collision, so the range is a bit greater than anticipated. Thanks for the feedback though. There will be another build out soon!

As for Prime...not Tomb Raider sadly. The logo was an accident too. You're on the right system at least.

This little asset from Prime will explode when touched. There will be plenty of these lying around levels, but destroying them all, and some other things, might prove handy!

@edgedino @aaronsullivan @Grumblevolcano @SomeBitTripFan @Inkling

Great news. I will reveal the PlayStation game that inspired Prime over Easter. I'm surprised no one has gotten it yet XD

I can also say, the game will be focused in cyberspace, so while the gameplay comes from this series, the aesthetics and plot do not, though the cyberspace will change appearance to match certain themes, like a forest or desert.

On a slightly unrelated note:

Not pictured:

My bank balance
Satoru Shibata holding a DS
Me

The only amiibo i got are kirby, toon link, and zelda lol.

Is Prime based on Crash Bandicoot?, you mentioned the camera being behind the playable character, it was on the original PlayStation, and Crash turns 19 this year.