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Threeli — Sun, 06 May 2012 19:16:47 +0000

Why must you require so many variables? This was supposed to be simple!

Juncture: Rambling.

Threeli — Fri, 04 May 2012 10:05:20 +0000

I am still working on Juncture but the very process continues to modify the core experience of the game. I’ve fully redesigned the game several times now and it has fallen apart each time for various reasons. My latest attempt involves simply not calling it a ‘game’ as I find I have personally invested too much in the word. I am working toward conveying the feeling of adventure which started my work on this project. Rather than worry about technical details early on I’m choosing to revert to my earlier more reflexive style of game design and adding elements in as I see fit. While I will eventually focus on have a strong simulation under then hood – I think it’s important that I strive for feeling so early on.

Juncture: Non-Update.

Threeli — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 02:37:29 +0000

Juncture

Juncture. Announcement.

Threeli — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 03:19:54 +0000

Juncture. Announcement.

What was formerly Project Forever Adventure, Egg, and originally The Journey has now officially been dubbed Juncture. It is still in the prototype phase – but look for actual information within a few weeks.

Junk Jack

Threeli — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:45:05 +0000

As I’m going to recommend anyone able to do so rush out and purchase Junk Jack as soon as it hits the iOS app store – it might be wise for me to link to their blog in advance. There you can watch a few videos and read a few words to get an feel for this game. It looks a little like Terraria cum Minecraft along with a a smattering of unique ideas. I’m not a huge fan of direct references like that – but don’t let that distract you from checking out this upcoming title. It looks stunning and very well crafted. I can’t wait to get my hands on it.

Get you’re info(s) here.

14th IGF Post (Misc +)

Threeli — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:12:09 +0000

14th IGF

So I took a troll down the entrant list for this years IGF and gathered games I found that were of interest to me. Mind you – I stuck to one’s that looked unheard of. At least by me. Here they are:

Rigonauts – Build and battle. Nothing I haven’t heard of before but I’m absolutely in love with the style. Check out their blog for more.

Pitiri 1977 – Wow. Just watch the video. This little adventure game looks smashing, and it get’s betterer looking as the video rolls on.

TowerClimb – This looks like so much fun. AND PROCEDURAL! (More info here.)

Treasure Adventure Game – Silly fun. Lots and lots of silly looking fun. This embodies games I love pretty well – what with the treasure, adventuring, and game bits. (More info here.)

Ultimate Newcomer – I have no idea what to say about this. There’s scant little information I can dredge up but something in my gut tells me this game is one to watch.

And last but certainly NOT least – Where is my Heart? – Hell yes. I’ve been loving everything about this for a long time. Get more info here and here.

MISC +

Here’s a little something I should’ve mentioned a while ago. If you haven’t played Defender’s Quest yet, do so now. Then buy it when it comes out (supposedly this month.)

Twitter

Threeli — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 02:37:06 +0000

New. @Thr33li

PFA Prototype: Eating my time – bit by bite.

Threeli — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 02:17:19 +0000

I spent a huge chunk of time working on the interaction system/menu today. While nailing the base handler for this system I accomplished only the ability to slaughter NPCs. I’m deathly afraid of generating game breaking moments à la morrowind. Now that I think about it I’m sure I’ll have to sneak one in there. ACHIEVEMENT GAINED – BREAK THE GAME.

I also managed to get a terrible shell of a dialogue system hemmed into the game. This after much frustration with the AS3 class system and trying to pass variables between like-classes. It turns out, I’m just dumb. Anyway too many new feature ideas went into the to do list so I’m not going to bother with a percentage anymore (as this is an ongoing issue.)

More soon,

Eli.

PFA Prototype: 16% completion

Threeli — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:45:25 +0000

Got some basic handlers done and I’m slowly brewing an error log while I work. It’s slowing me down but I know it’ll save me loads of pain later on. I also added several features to the growing list of crap to accomplish. Which means the percentage complete should probably be a greater number.

Eli.

PFA Prototype: 14% completion

Threeli — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 03:24:01 +0000

Working hard on the prototype for my new game. Hopefully I’ll have something to show off soon. My logic this time around is to complete the engine before I crap out big ideas. Then before my mind can drag me down with impossible goals I’ll start flooding it with actual game content. This game is evolving quite nicely. Simple and complex at the same time – wow that sounds terrible.

Eli.