Monday, June 1, 2015
Levels, Levels, Levels!
16 Levels and counting! When you get to level 10, you unlock the first custom skin for the player ball. Still trying to find the time to do an updated video highlighting the most recent changes to the build. I'll get there. Maybe I should take a day off work to do it:)
Monday, May 18, 2015
Still here!
It's been a while, huh? Well, this game is a side project...so it takes a back seat when primary life stuff happens. I have done some work on it:
A new UI layout was the biggest change. After putting the game on my brother's iPhone, I realized the UI was too small and the buttons were too hard to touch correctly. So, now it's all bigger!
I've also added some game progression. You start with a plain, red ball. After you play a certain number of levels, another material will unlock. The more you play, the more materials unlock. This taught me how to work the logic to make some buttons locked, how to increment the unlock system and just basically involve some goal-oriented game play (other than just finishing each maze).
Yes, there will be a video showing these changes...sometime soon.
Still on my to-do list is adjusting the camera and building the rest of the levels. Of course, bug fixes are in there too.
A new UI layout was the biggest change. After putting the game on my brother's iPhone, I realized the UI was too small and the buttons were too hard to touch correctly. So, now it's all bigger!
I've also added some game progression. You start with a plain, red ball. After you play a certain number of levels, another material will unlock. The more you play, the more materials unlock. This taught me how to work the logic to make some buttons locked, how to increment the unlock system and just basically involve some goal-oriented game play (other than just finishing each maze).
Yes, there will be a video showing these changes...sometime soon.
Still on my to-do list is adjusting the camera and building the rest of the levels. Of course, bug fixes are in there too.
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Alpha Testing!
I've finally reached the stage to start testing! I have the game prototype on my iPad2 and my brother's iPhone6. The cool thing is, it works! I mean, there's a couple of bugs and some need to tweak things, but it's on iOS devices and working! What does this mean? It means I have a lot to learn. Since this is the first game I've done for iOS, it's become pretty obvious that I should look at the development a little different. For example, my menus are totally off. They work, but they are SMALL! In UE4, I can set my UMG design window to specific resolutions...but on my screen, everything looks so big. I never took into consideration the actual size of the iPhone screen. So, the buttons are hard to push since they are so small. I'll be re-sizing all the menus for sure!
Also been giving a lot of thought to the level select menu. I'm going to have to have a swipe-able menu since all of the levels won't fit on one screen. I'll cross that bridge later.
So, the controls are the next thing to tackle (after the menus). On the PC, I use my arrow keys. Using the (virtual) thumb stick on the iOS device is way different. It's not as responsive. Also, the ball spins out (friction issue).
These are going to be the next big changes for the next build.
Also been giving a lot of thought to the level select menu. I'm going to have to have a swipe-able menu since all of the levels won't fit on one screen. I'll cross that bridge later.
So, the controls are the next thing to tackle (after the menus). On the PC, I use my arrow keys. Using the (virtual) thumb stick on the iOS device is way different. It's not as responsive. Also, the ball spins out (friction issue).
These are going to be the next big changes for the next build.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
New Progress! New Videos!
I have redesigned the Option Menu and the Player Pawn...well the selection of material/particle system...in the options menu. With these changes, I had to add some variables to the SaveGame and add a bit more logic to the level blueprints as well as a complete rewrite of the Options Menu. It's better, though.
I have also managed to make an additional level. A Large one. Complicated. It's fun. Trust me. It's not in either video, but I'll show it off soon.
Additionally, I've got the game working on my iPad2 and my brother's iPhone6 (runs much better on the phone). It feels pretty good to get it working on the actual target device. That process was a bit complex and there will be a video on that soon!
Development has slowed. That H1Z1 virus is to blame. All those zombies...and bears!
I have also managed to make an additional level. A Large one. Complicated. It's fun. Trust me. It's not in either video, but I'll show it off soon.
Additionally, I've got the game working on my iPad2 and my brother's iPhone6 (runs much better on the phone). It feels pretty good to get it working on the actual target device. That process was a bit complex and there will be a video on that soon!
Development has slowed. That H1Z1 virus is to blame. All those zombies...and bears!
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
No, I'm not done yet!
Yeah, it's been a while. I've been busy! Really! Oh, and I like playing games too...so...you know.
Anyway, I've been giving a LOT of thought into this game and have changed a couple of things.
I redid the Options menu. I've been meaning to do another video of that, but I want to change it again.
Maybe I should just do the video to show another way to do an options menu.
Also, level design is harder than I thought. Trying to make a maze that changes is not an easy task. I am now using a maze generator to aid in that effort.
So, stay with me! I'll have a new video out soon(ish).
Anyway, I've been giving a LOT of thought into this game and have changed a couple of things.
I redid the Options menu. I've been meaning to do another video of that, but I want to change it again.
Maybe I should just do the video to show another way to do an options menu.
Also, level design is harder than I thought. Trying to make a maze that changes is not an easy task. I am now using a maze generator to aid in that effort.
So, stay with me! I'll have a new video out soon(ish).
Thursday, December 11, 2014
the Maze Game video series...up to now.
So, instead of posting each video on this blog, here's a link to the play list:
UE4- Maze Game development series
Go...now! Click ads and stuff too:)
UE4- Maze Game development series
Go...now! Click ads and stuff too:)
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