Dev Blog: When Bugs Become Features!

Greetings Space Defenders! 

Game development is always full of surprises and today, I’ve stumbled upon a particularly explosive one while fine-tuning the turret system in the Starborne Whispers mini-game.

The "Burst-Fire" Bug 

While testing the turret mechanics, I noticed something peculiar: whenever the turret faces the main menu buttons but loses line of sight (using raycasting), it suddenly decides to unleash a wild burst of ammo! 

Now, while it might sound (and look) hilarious - cause it truly does - it got me thinking: Why fix what could be fun?

From Bug to Power-Up 

Rather than squash the bug completely, I’m considering turning it into an actual power-up for the game. The idea?

• Players could trigger a "Burst Mode" power-up during gameplay, allowing the turret to temporarily go into overdrive and unleash a stream of high-powered ammo!
• This would come at a cost, perhaps draining energy or limiting turret movement speed during the frenzy, adding a strategic layer to its use.
  

Check out the video I’ve attached showcasing the bug in action—I’m sure you’ll see why it sparked the idea!