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Empire Builders DevLog v0.1
Posted October 20, 2024 by tadrian
#Empire Builders v0.1
Dev Log: Empire Builders v0.1
Overview: We are excited to announce the release of Empire Builders v0.1! This initial version lays the foundation for our game, introducing core mechanics and essential features that will shape the player experience. Below is a summary of what has been implemented in this version.
Core Gameplay Mechanics:
- Create Main Game Room: The main game room has been created, serving as the central hub where all gameplay activities take place.
- Add Main Base on Random Position on Map: The main base is now placed at a random position on the map at the start of each game, ensuring a unique experience every time.
- Add Resources Collection System: A system for collecting resources has been implemented, allowing players to gather fruit and grass from the map.
- Gather Materials System: A system for gathering materials has been added, allowing players to collect various resources needed for construction and survival.
Resource Management:
- Add Fruit Resources on Map: Fruit resources have been scattered across the map, ready for players to collect and use.
- Add Grass Resources on Map: Grass resources have also been added to the map, providing another essential material for players to gather.
- Add Random Resources on Map: Additional random resources are now generated on the map, adding variety and strategic depth to resource collection.
Population and Survival:
- Build New People with Food: Players can now use food resources to build new tribe members, expanding their population.
- Feed Every Member of Tribe: A feeding system has been implemented, requiring players to ensure every member of their tribe is fed.
- People Die if No Food is Available: A survival mechanic has been added where tribe members will die if there is no food available, emphasizing the importance of resource management.
- Call Humans Back from Resource Collection: Players can now call tribe members back from resource collection, providing greater control over their workforce.
Game Conditions:
- Add Lose Game Condition: A lose condition has been introduced, where the game ends if all tribe members die, adding a challenging element to the gameplay.
User Interface:
- Add UI in Game Room: A user interface has been added to the game room, providing players with essential information and controls.
- Add Population Status: A population status indicator has been added, showing the current number of tribe members.
- Add UI for Resources Collected: The UI now displays the amount of resources collected, helping players keep track of their inventory.
- Add Materials Resources Status on UI: The UI has been updated to include the status of material resources, giving players a clear overview of their available materials.
Conclusion: With these foundational features in place, Empire Builders v0.1 sets the stage for an engaging and strategic gameplay experience. We look forward to your feedback and are excited to continue developing and expanding the game in future updates.