Directional Fancy

Currently planning to finish initial prototype build and open it up for people to try to gauge interest in the game's core mechanics. I want to have it ready by the end of 2026, but that is subject to change. (1/2) #hex_summons #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

This week I will finish implementing functionality of the options keybinding menu. Will also start working n developing volume controls with placeholder sound and music. #hex_summons #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

Worked on the functionality of the keybinding tab for the options menu of the game. #hex_summons #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

This week, I will continue work on the options menu, specifically on keybinding. Plan on completing a working version by the end of this week. #hex_summons #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

Adjusted how overworld NPCs load in so their spritesheets could be changed. Created simple title screen. Began working on options menu. #hex_summons #gamedev #indiedev #videogames #pixelart

This week, I will modify how overworld NPCs spawn into the world. Current method doesn't let character spritesheets load in. #hex_summons #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

Finished spritesheet walk cycles. Spritesheet is complete for now. #hex_summons #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

This week, I will finish the sprite sheet for the walk cycle animations. #hex_summons #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

Worked on the walk cycle animations, making progress on all directional cycles. None of them have been finished. #hex_summons #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

This week I will continue working on the sprite sheet to complete the walk cycle animations. Want to get at least half the cycles done by the end of this week. #hex_summons #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

Finished the full set of idle animations for this character. #hex_summons #pixelartㅤ #indiedev #videogames

Back from break. This week, I will continue working on the sprite sheet, possibly working on updating how overworld NPCs are created as well. #hex_summons #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

This week I will be taking a break. Struggling with motivation and hoping that taking a brief step back for rest will help. #hex_summons #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

Finished more of an in progress sprite sheet. #hex_summons #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

This week I will continue working on the sprite sheet for the tree character. If I finish I will start the rework for overworld NPCs. #hex_summons #game_dev #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

Continued work on the sprite sheet for the tree character from last week. Finished half of the positions for the idle cycle. #hex_summons #game_dev #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

This week I will finish the in progress sprite sheet and work on reworking how overworld NPCs spawn in so that character specific sprites can be properly loaded. #hex_summons #game_dev #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

This week I will work on more sprite sheets for characters. #hex_summons #game_dev #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

This week I will create art for various enemies. #hex_summons #game_dev #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

Finished travel points system improvements. Defined reaction logic for more overworld NPC types. #hex_summons #game_dev #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

This week I will continue the improvements to the travel points system. Will also build further upon existing NPC reaction logic. #hex_summons #game_dev #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

Finished framework for overworld NPC reaction logic. Began improving system for defining possible travel points for overworld NPCs. #hex_summons #game_dev #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

This week, I will continue developing the NPC overworld reaction logic. #hex_summons #game_dev #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

UI redesign rework mostly finished. Implemented system to set the NPC overworld sprite. Resumed work on the NPC overworld reaction logic. #hex_summons #game_dev #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

This week I will finish adding rotating sprites to all overworld characters and get back to building the NPC overworld reaction logic. Will also continue work on UI redesign. #hex_summons #game_dev #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

Added rotating sprite to player character in overworld. Began working on redesign for UI style. #hex_summons #game_dev #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

This week I will continue work on NPC overworld reaction logic as well as integrating rotating sprites into the overworld. #hex_summons #game_dev #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

Started work on NPC overworld reaction. Created logic for rotating sprites. #hex_summons #game_dev #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

This week progress will be sparse as I need to work extra hours. Will start work on system for NPC overworld reaction when able. #hex_summons #game_dev #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

Went back to work on roaming behavior. The system was not fully working as expected. #hex_summons #game_dev #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

This week I will work on a system that will define how overworld NPCs react to nearby characters, both player and NPC. #hex_summons #game_dev #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

Implemented roaming behavior for spawned overworld NPCs. #hex_summons #game_dev #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

Will be out of town until June 29th, so no update until then. I will continue development of the encounter spawn system when able. #hex_summons #game_dev #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

Began modifying the encounter spawn placement system to also allow for more complex behavior instead of just chasing the player. #hex_summons #game_dev #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

This week, I will continue working on the encounter spawn placement system. I will also work on a system for directional sprites. #hex_summons #game_dev #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

Created system for defining an area where random encounters will spawn. #hex_summons #game_dev #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

Will be out of town this week, so no updates until June 13. When I am able, I will start working on improvements to the random encounter spawn system. #hex_summons #game_dev #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

Created some new character placeholder art. The current ones are only from a single perspective and I plan on having the sprites update to reflect the camera orientation. #hex_summons #game_dev #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

This week, I will improve the system for spawning random encounters. The current system is able to place them outside of bounds. #hex_summons #game_dev #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

Created initial system for transitioning to random encounters. Updated random encounter to switch back to overworld upon victory. #hex_summons #game_dev #gamedev #indiedev #videogames

This week, I will finish an initial version of the system that creates overworld characters that start random encounters. #hex_summons #game_dev #gamedev #indiedev #videogames