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Day ... 5? I think?

Working on tiles now. here is the top center so far. I might lessen the highlights and maybe mess with the "cap" patterning.

these are the concepts.  I like 2 and 4 the best but I'm worried about contrast and readability. 

screenshots because the full file is slightly too big for itch. today I'll keep working on tiles and figure out sprites.

oh, that's super cute! I may be showing my lack of knowledge about video games, but I've never seen animated photos used as game characters, that's very cool.

eta: go Maya, and go you!

hello hello, it’s Kait. I’ve had the cold from hell the past two - three days so I haven’t commented in devlog yet. 

Day 0 - Brainstorming 

What Dom said, but they did a hell of a lot more of the thinking than they let on. I mostly just asked questions, lol.

Difficulty is relative, I think. Coding scares me, I always assume I’m gonna accidentally press the auto-immolate computer button I assume lives within all software.

Day 1

Managed to roll out of cocoon and roughed out a few concepts for the platform part of the platformer. Thought about colors a lot.

Day 2 

Realized thru cold haze I should prolly figure out what the overall look of the game will be. Managed to rough out 2 concepts, but will probably manage at least one more either later today or tomorrow. 

1. Hi there! What's your name? Want to introduce yourself?

Hello, I'm Kaitlyn! I'm 20 years old and know nothing about coding. I'm very anxious right now.

2.  If not, what's your reason for joining?

I've wanted to learn how to make games, but I haven't been at all good at doing my edx lessons about it. I hope I learn best jumping in with both feet and figuring out things along the way, as it's certainly more fun.

3. What games are your favorites? Did any of them inspire you, or made you want to make your own?

I really liked Horizon Zero Dawn, Prey, Oxenfree and The Last of Us, and Pokemon is practically a part of me at this point. Stardew Valley is really inspired me, as it's an incredible game made by only one person.

eta: I've remembered what actually got me interested in game dev, as something I wanted to do, instead of something vague that made things I loved.

it was horse master, go play horse master - https://tommchenry.itch.io/horse-master

4. Do you have experience with game development? What did you do/with what engine?

No, not any. I used to mess around with Scratch as a kid.

5. Tell us about something you're passionate about!

I'm passionate about drawing, dogs, and nature. I've been reading a lot about dogs and learning theory recently and it's been really fun. I also love reading.

6. What are your goals for this game jam?

I'd like to learn how to make something at least, at best I'd like to finish a very basic game.