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This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLog Rework my card playing mechanics during exploration. Previously cards are played when you...

This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLog

Rework my card playing mechanics during exploration. Previously cards are played when you use them in choices.

In the new version, you can play them anytime, which adds a lot more ways I can implement cards.

However, I feel like the game is still missing something and I am not sure what.

This weekend is ldjam, so perhaps I will take a break and do the jam 🤔

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This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLog Managed to finish my 2D grid and movement this week with all the logic for exploration.I...

This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLog

Managed to finish my 2D grid and movement this week with all the logic for exploration.

I haven't implements the new cards for exploration but I like the new grid exploration.

Next week's goal would be to put in the exploration cards and see how the whole exploration will feel.

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This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLog Didn't post last week because I was almost done with the prototype. Did a round of...

This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLog

Didn't post last week because I was almost done with the prototype.

Did a round of playtesting on monday with a completed prototype. I like the vibe that the mechanic is giving me but something is off.

I think using a single deck for the exploration mechanic is not strong enough. Gonna rework the exploration to a grid instead and hope to be done by next week.

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This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLog Alright, 3 weeks of no posting. I'm still working on my prototype, but nothing...

This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLog

Alright, 3 weeks of no posting. I'm still working on my prototype, but nothing interesting.

I am pretty close to getting it done internally. Still not ready for public eye but will be ready to send out to close friends/dev for feedback.

The current game I am making can be summarised as "Extraction Deckbuilder". Once the prototype is done, I will share more thoughts and playtest notes here.

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This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLog Still working on prototype. Haha, nothing much to log this week.Mostly still grinding...

This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLog

Still working on prototype. Haha, nothing much to log this week.

Mostly still grinding through the tasks to get the prototype ready.

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This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLog Still working on my prototype. Progress is still quite smooth. Realistic target / non-burn...

This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLog

Still working on my prototype. Progress is still quite smooth. Realistic target / non-burn out target is to finish the prototype by mid Sept. If I am fast, perhaps end of Aug.

The scope of the game seems to also be getting bigger.

Initially target is to launch in June next year, but now it looks like it will take until Dec or 2026.

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This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLog Another slow week of updating my engine. Trying to update it in a way that does not break...

This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLog

Another slow week of updating my engine. Trying to update it in a way that does not break my previous games seems to be a bigger challenge than expected.

I guess I just have to update the old projects as I go.

I am currently about 4 days behind for my prototype because of the engine work.

Next week might recover the time loss since the engine work will make development faster.

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This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLogNot much to report this week. Still grinding through the prototype for my next game. I...

This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLog

Not much to report this week. Still grinding through the prototype for my next game. I don't even have art to show. I am just prototyping with square and texts at the moment.

Progress is quite slow. I feel like all projects this year started off really slow. I wonder if I am getting rusty.
It could also be the case that the last 2 launches are the outliers. Who knows.

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This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLog Finish testing a core mechanic this week. I like this idea enough that I have plan out a...

This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLog

Finish testing a core mechanic this week. I like this idea enough that I have plan out a bigger prototype.

The bigger prototype is to test other parts and see if they fit together.

Also upgraded a lot of my engine this week.

Timeline for next prototype is 3-4 weeks. Hopefully will be on track :)

Will also share te prototype once the prototype has more meat. Now it is just too empty.

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After dropping my next project (Urban Forest) in April (after 3 months + of prototype), I lost confidence in my ability to finish another...

After dropping my next project (Urban Forest) in April (after 3 months + of prototype), I lost confidence in my ability to finish another project.

The goal is to finish a project, so I can find my next big project.

This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLog Started a new prototype this week.I started porting code from CR back to my engine and also...

This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLog

Started a new prototype this week.

I started porting code from CR back to my engine and also upgrade my engine along the way.

Prototype should be done by the end of week, hopefully.

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This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLog Took a short break this week again and fixed up couple of small bugs in Crop Rotation.I...

This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLog

Took a short break this week again and fixed up couple of small bugs in Crop Rotation.

I have been working on a post analysing Crop Rotation and Engine builder in general. I finally finish writing it this week.

If you are interested in the game design of Crop Rotation you can read here it here

https://github.com/ZwodahS/ZwodahS/blob/main/devlog/croprotation/production-engine-builder.md

I have 1 more post for Crop Rotation later.

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This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLogLaunched Crop Rotation 1.3 patch early this week. Everyone seems to like it and I got a...

This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLog

Launched Crop Rotation 1.3 patch early this week. Everyone seems to like it and I got a bunch of new reviews so that's nice :)

I started doing a brain dump of my knowledge of CR so that I can remember them next year when I work on the next patch.

Still have 1 or 2 things to do for CR, so probably wrap up CR next week.

Once I wrap up, then probably can start a new prototype again.

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Crop Rotation is a card based engine builder inspired by LBAL.1.3 Update is now live on Steam with new cards, rebalance, major cards...

Crop Rotation is a card based engine builder inspired by LBAL.

1.3 Update is now live on Steam with new cards, rebalance, major cards reworked, graphic update.

If you haven't yet tried Crop Rotation, the demo is also updated.

https://s.team/a/2348090

This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLogTried to do haxe jam this week, but was sick for 3 days straight. This means I fail 😂 I...

This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLog

Tried to do haxe jam this week, but was sick for 3 days straight. This means I fail 😂

I ended up working on Crop Rotation during the time that I was awake.

Next week will be 1.3 patch for Crop Rotation. Not sure if content creators will be interested in covering the update 🤔

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Day 4 of #haxejam #devlog #soloDev #indieDev Finally confirmed that I will not be able to finish the jam after being sick for 3 days...

Day 4 of #haxejam #devlog #soloDev #indieDev

Finally confirmed that I will not be able to finish the jam after being sick for 3 days straight..

I still want to finish the prototype eventually, so I guess I will just have to do it in my own time.

Day 2 of #haxejam Really sick today, so not sure how much i can get done. Looks like I am behind in what i want to do 🤔 I feel like I am...

Day 2 of #haxejam

Really sick today, so not sure how much i can get done. Looks like I am behind in what i want to do 🤔

I feel like I am getting really bad (and bad luck) at starting new projects.

I will probably try to finish the mvp anyway, even if it is not in time for the haxejam.

https://itch.io/jam/haxejam-2024-summer-jamAlright first half of day 1 of #haxejam done. Since haxe jam is 1 week long, I can take it...

https://itch.io/jam/haxejam-2024-summer-jam

Alright first half of day 1 of #haxejam done.

Since haxe jam is 1 week long, I can take it slower.

I am making a simple deckbuilder using megaman chip battle combat mechanic.

Managed to set up most of the data structure. Gonna start adding the ui.

Will continue after dinner.

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This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLog Took a short break this week so didn't do much. More balancing work for Crop Rotation....

This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLog

Took a short break this week so didn't do much.

More balancing work for Crop Rotation. The 1.3 patch is almost done, but I don't want to launch it yet as Steam Next Fest is next week.

Target date should be around 20th this month.

Haxe Jam is going to start this week, so that will be where I prototype my next game, maybe :).

Expect daily post next week for haxe jam.

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This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLog Imported strings from all the translators this week. Also balance the game a lot more for...

This week on #soloDev #indieDev #gameDev #devLog

Imported strings from all the translators this week. Also balance the game a lot more for my 1.3 patch.

Crop rotation has become my favorite engine builder game now, and not just because I made it.

I started brainstorming even more ideas this week and also playing more games for research. I have a lot of new ideas, not sure when I will be starting tho. Haxe jam is next weekend, so maybe then ?

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