I'm still not finished with my current game project, but I took a break from it for nearly two months to prototype some ideas for next project. The main problem I want to get around is that there is too much work for a solo developer. How can I make smaller games? But it still has to be something I want to play and am…
I like the title illustration! Definitely hits some heavy metal / Frazetta notes that fit the tone of the game. The color / text adjustments based on Fabi's comment really help. The second illustration isn't quite to the same level for me. The blue fella on the right is a bit too saturated and contrasts with the color…
Okay reached a result with the hero that I'm happy with. I was feeling very low confidence about this but it only took half a day to get something I'm happy with. Face isn't exactly like the reference but I think it achieves the character that I wanted. She is attractive but not dainty / weak looking. Looks good with…
Some rocks and foliage, plus some lighting adjustments. I've just placed rocks along borders, and also reused the rocks with just a world aligned grass material to help make the paths look more detailed. I might just do it like this instead of using a landscape. I'd like to make my own rocks but I'd never finish. Doing the…
some WIP on this one. taking some time to experiment with design of the gorgon character. decided to remove extra arms. made overall slimmer and gave colors similar to a king cobra rather than teal. Couldn't get her face to something I liked so for now I consider a shawl. But not totally in love with her design yet. I…
Project review: Getting close to six month review. I make a full review after completing my next milestone but a few short notes might be worth sharing here. In previous six months I have:* completed prototype, which tested out a few combat mechanics and discarded many ideas to focus on a focused ranged-only design *…
Okay, finally making some headway with modular environment kit. Much indecision because this is my area of least experience, hence posting about it alot, lol. Workflow will be to only use maya to make the parts, but assemble them as Packed level instance in unreal. This means I got to do the snapping in unreal which I…
Okay got first building in the game. I have some more detail trims to put on it but for now I am going to skip past those final touches and try to get the main chunks of each major building ready. I have a feeling workflow will get a lot more streamlined so I'll save those more time consuming parts for once I get the…
@jStins thank you! I'll add these notes to my todo, completely agree with all of it. In same boat with the font too, I want something that is a little bold and readable but also has an old world quality to it, but kind of rough and primitive, not ornate. I am gonna finish the last couple illustrations first but then will…