#indie game
The anatomy of a goblin’s brain. The behavior tree behind the goblin’s “intellect”.
I worked on the Minions AI. Now the skeletons can attack the enemies and follow the Master.
The behavior trees are working great. There are some minor quirks and glitches with the agent avoidance, but as a whole, it is very playable now.
Next is the camera control.
Check the WebGL build at:
The goblins got clever!
1. Idle mode with random strolls
2. Enemy spotted: Call the nearby buddies to gang up on the enemy
3. Attacked from out of sight: Call the nearby buddies to gang up on the attacker
4. Can’t see behind the wall
Check it out as WebGL build at:
I brought Unity to crash when pressing the play button today. I have the feeling that Unity is much more unstable on Mac than on Windows…
Wow, creating sound effects is pretty hard (at least for me). Here is my first pathetic attempt at creating sfx…
I just added some simple mouse cursors for Genera, Attack and Raise the Dead
My new game dev gear. 47 inch 4K OLED with 1ms reaction time and 120 Hz refresh rate
I just implemented a Health Bar (and yes, this goblin is about to die).
Shooting a target behind an obstacle. Using a Raycast to ensure a clear shot.
Yellow rays are a clear shot, blue rays are hitting an obstacle.
For the skeletons, I wanted to use some more dramatic death animation. Eventually, I decided to use the Cell Fracture plugin in Blender.What do you think?
Even a necromancer has to kill his first prey by himself!
For my new game - Undead Swarm - Raise of the Necromancer - I created a simple magic bolt to shoot the enemies from the distance.
I also made an WebGL build, that you can try directly in your browser here:
Entity game
I just found this game months ago, and now thinking this is a game that everyone should know so I will recommend it again (since though some persons did it here already). He really captivated me a lot and it’s worth check it out!
The plot: Entity is a game about a girl who wakes up with sleep paralysis, a stage between awake and dreaming. She’s struggling with moving her body while she’s surrounded by shadow creatures, and she needs your help to wake up.
1st amazing thing in the game: The design
The design consists of everything I love: pixel art, dark atmosphere, contrasting colors, pastel tones and beautiful characters.
The only reason why I tryed this game first time was ‘cause i saw the print of the menu screen (here) and thought the cover was really cool, when I saw the link in the description I felt happy, I rarely see game links posted on the site, tags about indie games are always about games who were not finished yet.
2nd amazing thing in the game: The monsters
I must say I’m still in love with each monster (except the the spiders, spiders freak me out), they are cute and evil at the same time. Each monster has a different way of being defeated, you can use the items, interact with the scenario, directly click on them or use the keyboard, I spent some time and a lot of screams trying to figure out what I should do to defeat the monster, but today I found out that there is a step by step tutorial on the deviant link (duh).
3rd amazing thing in the game: Made me feel emotions!
The game really caused some emotions, as I said, playing the game without the tutorial makes it more interactive, my heart sped up and I was crazy every time I didn’t know how to defeat a monster. Also, the sound, the dark atmosphere and the fact the girl is in a sleep paralysis makes it even better.
In fact the game itselfs are amazing, reminded me of many other indie games that you can find on the internet, especially those based on anime and pixel art but plus it have a good plot.
The game was originally released on the internet almost a year ago, if you don’t played it already, you must do it now
You can play the game here
Step by step tutotial: here
Note: English is not my native language, I tried my best to write everything right without using translator help (it makes a mess), so I’m really sorry if I wrote something wrong.
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It’s time to introduce our final two contestants for Diamond Idol!
YUN
Age: 35
Talent: Great Actor
Likes: Horror Movies, Cats
Dislikes: Childish Games, Romantic Comedies
A refined young man who has previous experience performing musicals with a trope at his local theatre. He often performed roles of very elegant characters but was not any more famous than the other members of the group. Yun is very quiet and comes across as unapproachable, but he is actually quite warm and kind. Along with being very talented at acting, singing, and dancing, Yun gives very good hugs with his upper body strength.
STEPHEN
Age: 20
Talent: Untapped Potential
Likes: Anime, Table Tennis, Public Speaking
Dislikes: Running, Waking up Early
(Disclaimer: In the demo, Stephen is known as Jared. That will be revised in the full game.)
Stephen was born in a small village at the foot of a mountain range. The village was not burnt down, both of his parents are still alive, he’s never had an animal mascot that talks to him, and a girl has never fallen out of the sky and landed on him – but none of that matters, because he -IS- destined to be a hero and save the world. Maybe he’ll get to pilot a mecha or obtain super powers or rescue a girl with a magical blue gem from an evil empire or maybe he’ll simply become a top idol and spread love and hope through his song and dance. He’ll find a way. Stephen’s boisterous personality made him popular in school, despite being a total nerd who was bad at sports. He believes everyone is a hero in their own way.
Before we go, it’s time for something extra special! A closer look at our winner of last season, The Prince of Ice himself!
Those sorrowful eyes have captured the entire nation since his unexpected victory, and in the last year, his worldwide tour has gained him even larger renown. The winner of this year’s season will have the honour of performing alongside him at his worldwide tour’s final stage right here in Diamond Idol’s home country. What a great honour!
Now that you, dear viewers, have met all our contests, who do you think will stand on stage next to The Prince of Ice? Who do you think will be our next breakout hit, the next Diamond Idol? Stay tuned to watch these 15 men try to outsing, outdance, and outlive each other on stage!
May the gods of song and dance bless your souls! Good night!
Hi everyone! There’s less than a day left for IGMC ratings. We’d love to talk a little bit more openly about the game we want to make here. While it presents itself as a Simulation Visual Novel about growing your character to compete in the contest, there’s a darker edge at play here. Anyone who has made it to the end of the demo already knows - but the contestants of Diamond Idol will do -whatever- it takes to win. Including murder.
What we hope to present with the finished product is a branching story where your training, decisions, and friendships determine who gets voted off, who gets killed off, and who wins.
To anyone who has already played the demo and left a rating, thank you! To anyone who hasn’t - Be sure to check it out!
We’re almost at the end of our Idol Spotlights, dear viewers. Let’s introduce three more contestants for Diamond Idol!
CASSIUS
Age: 29
Talent: Aura of an Idol
Likes: ???
Dislikes: ???
Who is he? Where did he come from? I’m the host so I should know? Well, you aren’t wrong.
ARCHIE
Age: 27
Talent: Thrives Under Pressure
Likes: His Family, Crossword Puzzles
Dislikes: The Economy, Matching Socks
Archie comes from a large, middle-class family. Both of his parents spend their time working, so he’s always been in charge of looking after his siblings and upkeep on the house. This is the first time he’s been away from home to chase his own dreams of becoming a popstar, and he misses his family dearly. Knowing they’ll watch him on TV every day gives him strength. Archie is quick to accept praise, even from himself, but isn’t an egomaniac. He hopes to make a lot of friends during the contest.
DANIEL
Age: 23
Talent: Quirky Personality
Likes: Phone Gacha Games, Singing in the stock room
Dislikes: Pulling Common Cards, Bullies
Daniel is a cheerful fellow who worked a dead-end retail job in a grocery store stocking the freezer aisle before joining Diamond Idol. He uses phone games as a coping mechanism for his mundane life and has developed an unhealthy dependence on them – and an even worse spending habit. It’s those spending habits that have driven him to enter the contest. Daniel’s an all around nice guy who will beat up bullies for you but won’t walk you home because he’d just get lost.
Phew! With each new Idol-to-be, I can really feel the competition heating up. Remember to check out the demo and leave a rating if you enjoy what you see! Bye for now.
May the gods of song and dance bless your souls! Good night!
We’re back again, idol fans, for another Idol Spotlight! Today we’ll introduce another three of our contestants, ready to put their fates in the hands of your votes.
NIGEL
Age: 24
Talent: Beautiful Voice
Likes: Board Games, Card Games
Dislikes: Other people his age, Pay to Win/Free to Play Video Games
Nigel is a disgruntled office worker, filled with contempt towards a great deal of things, especially his peers. In the past, he had trouble with addiction to microtransactions which has made him resentfully seek joy through activities he considers more productive and worthy. Most of his free time is spent volunteering around his community; he especially enjoys helping out at the local senior center running bingo and bridge tournaments. He gets along well with older people.
OLIVER
Age: 34
Talent: Lots of Experience
Likes: Pirates, Clothing
Dislikes: The Movie Industry, Loud Noises
In his youth, Oliver was legendary as an actor and diva who appeared in countless roles as young girls, from horror movies to romcoms. His popularity was phenomenal, his face appearing on billboards, commercials, merchandise, and more. He even won an election as mayor of a small town. However, his fame faded as he grew older. He has joined Diamond Idol to try to recapture that fame using the only skill set he has. Oliver torrents movies to spite his old line of work.
NIKOLAI
Age: 20
Talent: Charismatic Dancer
Likes: Comic Books, Sleeping
Dislikes: Coffee, Slackers
A quiet boy who grew up in the mountains near a small town, Nikolai was never very popular in school and was someone easily overlooked. He’s done his best to change his image, but little is known about the training he underwent to do so or his homelife. Nikolai’s dour and serious personality is flipped upside down when he’s performing; his dance and charms capturing his audience easily.
That’s a wrap! Curious to learn even more about our contestants? Then be sure to check out the demo and leave a rating if you enjoy what you see! Until next time…
May the gods of song and dance bless your souls! Good night!
Welcome back to another Idol Spotlight! Let’s introduce three more of the men waiting to show their killer charisma, dance skills, and lyrical talent on stage!
LANFORD
Age: 54
Talent: Natural Charm
Hobbies: Travelling
Likes: Dogs, hard candies
Dislikes: Dishonest people
Lanford joined Diamond Idol without any hope of winning, knowing how much his age would be a handicap. He’s competing mostly for the experience and in hopes of gaining exposure. Even so, Lanford is a very confident man who simply knows his limitations. His love of travelling has allowed him to pick up several languages (though he’s not as fluent as he thinks). An unstoppable flirt.
CHRIS
Age: 29
Talent: Vocal Range
Hobbies: Motorcycles
Likes: Math, His Motorcycle, Men
Dislikes: Conflict, Bad Coffee
Chris was the lead vocalist for his brother’s garage band but quit in order to compete in Diamond Idol. Leaving the band has driven a wedge between the brothers’ relationship, but Chris refuses to let that stop him. When not singing, Chris puts his time towards tinkering with his motorcycle. He thinks he is quite suave but gets easily embarrassed when a cute boy flirts back at him.
JASPER
Age: 23
Talent: Jack of all Trades
Hobbies: Photography, Paranormal Investigation
Likes: Ghost stories, Abandoned Places, Mystery Novels
Dislikes: His anxiety, Heavy Contact Sports
Jasper is the son of a detective and a huge fan of the previous winner of Diamond Idol, The Prince of Ice. He has dreamed of being an idol for years and practiced a lot; however, his social anxiety has always kept him from the stage. Driven by a chance to dance with his role model, Jasper is doing his best to perform. He claims he can see ghosts.
Thanks all for today! Remember to click the download link to try out the demo and leave us a rating if you enjoy what you see. Stay tuned for the third installment!
May the gods of song and dance bless your souls! Good night!
It’s time to meet the competitors of the second season of Diamond Idol, a reality TV show where 15 men compete on stage to be crowned as the new number one idol. On today’s Idol Spotlight, we’ll be introducing three of the men who will put their skills to the test!
PERRY
Age: 2x?
Talent: Bad Dancing
Hobbies: Cooking, Food Blog
Likes: Food, Being the center of attention
Dislikes: Angry people, Not having fun
Perry comes from a family of chefs and studied under them for years, but running the cafe was never his dream. He started performing on a stage built in the cafe with the sole purpose of making guests smile and laugh. Craving more and more attention, Perry decided to audition for Diamond Idol. He longs to be surrounded and pampered by girls. Perry uses his youthful looks to his advantage, acting mischievous and playful, and manipulating others into doing things for him. Perry’s a bit touchy about revealing his true age.
RYAN
Age: 31
Talent: Melodic Voice
Hobbies: Video Games
Likes: Sweet foods, His fans
Dislikes: His low self-esteem
Ryan is a streamer who does let’s plays of obscure retro games and also creates vocal remixes of popular video game music under the online handle DJRye. His fans told him about Diamond Idol, pressuring him into trying out despite him being quite nervous about it. He’s always worried about his appearance, knowing that he intimidates others with his large stature and deep voice. Despite everything, he wants to do his best and not let his fans down.
JUSTIN
Age: 22
Talent: N/A
Hobbies: Collects Plushies
Likes: Cleaning
Dislikes: Pressure, Germs
A quiet boy who lacks professional training, Justin makes up for it in untapped, raw talent. Justin auditioned for Diamond Idol alongside his friends, although he wasn’t too sure what it was at the time. In the end, he got in and his friend’s didn’t. He tried to press for the reason why, but the host only told him ‘you have a good face for it.’ Justin is a bit slow to pick up on things and struggles to remember the names of his peers.
That’s all for today! Remember to click the download link to try out the demo and leave us a rating if you enjoy what you see. We’ll be back next time to introduce more of our idol hopefuls.
May the gods of song and dance bless your souls! Good night.
Welcome to the second season of Diamond Idol, a reality TV show where you can become the most talked about idol in the country. Your brother won the first season, and you are ready to follow in his footsteps. Winning this contest might be the only avenue to dancing with him on stage again. Make friends, train hard, and do whatever it takes to become this season’s Diamond Idol!
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Hello all, it’s been a while. To be fully honest, I’ve been struggling a lot with my writing this year. When IGMC2018 dropped, I saw it as a chance to light a fire under my butt and force myself to make -something- At the start of development, I was fighting with my same rut, but eventually I managed to break free and really enjoy working on this project with Racheal.
Dia:dol is a game made in a month for IGMC 2018. The theme of IGMC this year was to build a prototype, rather than a finished game. As such, Dia:dol is currently in an unfinished state. This prototype focuses on the first few weeks of one possible route to the game. The game is a visual novel/simulation where you raise your character through training and your friendships through socializing. As of right now, only the bare bones exist, but we hope that by playing it you can see the sort of experience we hope to build with it.
If you like what you see, please consider voting for us in IGMC, Here. Thank you! <3
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Mommy long legs!
