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yeah. (Caught red handed, am working on two new minigames this week)

Im a solo dev. Technically, im a circus performer of 20 years with no background in programming/video games. Im in way, way over my head here.

The project has grown quite a bit since i launchef v1 6months ago, resulting in the current mess of prototype ideas and concepts. Its far, far from a finished package and as i add more, the finish deadline moves further away. Same problem with my other (big ambitious) game Space Pilot Alliance.

I hear you. Im nearing the end of my old roadmap, and theres a change in focus to polishing, refining and ultimately cutting out a lot of content. This project has seen an unexpected amount of support and i'm talking with a few junior devs about contracting some work (ui, asset creation).

I didnt launch this game with a home builder tool. I didnt even think about it at first, i was focused on games. A user on reddit asked if i could add one in, so i threw together the current catridge in about 2 week, and havent updated it much since (except for adding all the co-op features, you can invite a guest and they can create/edit objects in your space)

So yes, given that the home building tool is probably the core feature of the program now, it certainly deserves more love. I'll prioritize it, and hopefully have a small team to work with going forward.

What do you want to see fixed/added? In a lot of ways, this entire program is being created in response to users who just tell me what to do. I love meeting up inside virtual apartments and discussing/getting feedback.. So let me know if you want to schedule a time, otherwise maybe send an email with more feedback if you have time.

All that said, thanks for support :)

Agniusm3 years ago(+1)

I would love to meet in VR but having 3 small kids, scheduling time is next to impossible. I think that the key here is customization. Its good that you have library of things but developing an option where user can load models is very appealing. I would look into ways supporting well accepted file format, say step or iges. This way it not only allows for personalized spaces but also allows 3D drawings to be discussed in VR with your multiplayer option.

Another thing is interactive modules. Buttons, panels, levers, portals mapped to device apps. Browser integration. Portals to friend's homes. Imagine a door, you knock on it or ring a bell, your friend hears it if he is online and opens a door at hes end, then you walk in and you are at friends place :) Sure its more simple to have a panel with friends name list, click on it and you are in, but where's the fun in that, where's immersion?
There is so much people with skill can do but all we see is 2D buttons and icons, same old style interaction in VR like quest home we have for 30 years.

Basically, work out the plan, the bareboanes, then attach modules to it like games etc.

Tubelord3 years ago

"portals mapped to device apps"

Wow, this just triggered all my memories of Microsoft Bob! Not sure how valuable it would be, but setting up your house like an OS where you could have different apps in physical places sounds amazing.

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