Dev Diary, September 27th, 2024
Added 2024-09-27 12:00:13 +0000 UTCAround 4k lines of script/dialogue were done, along with adding some renders here and there, which so far is just about the same as I wrote in last week's update (yes, I briefly considered copying/pasting that one :p).
But that's about it for similarities.
In this episode there is a hidden 'mood' variable for every person, which goes up and down depending on what happens, and your actions. So I thought, 'why not make it visible instead?' - and here we are.
Spent a day or so making all the ui elements and the script that shows and changes the mood accordingly. The initial girls' mood depends on your actions earlier in the game, and will continue to be a part of how the girls behave throughout the game.
Here's a little preview.
A little bit of curiosity when it comes to Sea, is that whenever she says something that she instantly wants to take back, or someone misunderstands her, she'll break the 4th wall and look right at the camera.
This is something that dates way back to when she was introduced in Leap of Faith, and I kept it for U4iA. 4th wall 'looking at camera' moments are often associated with blooper reels and are a nice way to emphasize the Sea's quirky nature. Except for poor Sea, she doesn't get to do another take. :)
Well, that's enough babble from me. I hope life treats you well and you have a lovely weekend. Stay quirky out there.
// Drifty
Comments
Second this!
Jacek
2024-10-05 05:56:07 +0000 UTCOne mood to get them all ! :P
Steele76
2024-09-28 15:21:35 +0000 UTCIMHO, mood variable should stay hidden, unless it's a walkthrough mod. Very few people would intentionally lower characters' mood and it's quickly turns into the metagaming, where players won't make choices for the story but for the sake of maximizing the bar.
Maerd
2024-09-27 20:19:21 +0000 UTCI like the mood meter idea. And I have to admit, Sea's quirky nature is a big part of her charm, so that's really cool. It keeps me coming back for more. 😆 Thank you for the update Drifty and keep up the good work.
Calhoun28
2024-09-27 17:48:16 +0000 UTCGlad to see things are progressing well!
damnedcomic
2024-09-27 17:33:07 +0000 UTCNice update
Tom W
2024-09-27 17:09:35 +0000 UTCDon't forget the cece ending. that was a fun 4th wall moment too
Michael Arias
2024-09-27 15:13:16 +0000 UTCAnd now I've got to play through the parts of LoF with Sea to look for those takes. :)
Jon Marcus
2024-09-27 12:55:10 +0000 UTCPoor Sea indeed. ;) Thanks Drifty
Jacek Wiśniewski
2024-09-27 12:31:37 +0000 UTCAwesome stuff Drifty. Cant wait to see the result!! Have a great onr
Kurmblog
2024-09-27 12:26:55 +0000 UTCWill there be an option to keep the mood indicator hidden? Not that it doesn't look good but I usually like my first play-through to be as blind as possible.
Brim
2024-09-27 12:25:36 +0000 UTCThank you for the update and keep up the good work. Have a great weekend.
The Greggen
2024-09-27 12:17:50 +0000 UTCThank you for the update Drifty!! The idea of having the mood value visible to the player seems like a great idea and will probably make me over think choices when I see the meter not full lol. I hope development continues to go well and have a great weekend and please stay safe!! ❤️
Blood Of A Hero
2024-09-27 12:06:18 +0000 UTCKeep up up the good work
chris a settlemoir
2024-09-27 12:02:41 +0000 UTC
