Continuing from http://www.ludumdare.com/compo/2013/04/26/had-to-meditate-but-got-an-awesome-idea/
The game is called “You, are a Shadow” and will use this post for updates
All time in IST zone:
April 29th, 2013
0753 hrs – LOL I just noticed that there was an hour of submission time too.. didn’t know that. Submitted before that.
I dont feel like booting up my machine again and adding that missing credits line… too tired, eyes shutting down and I know once I start editing something.. meticulous me is going to find more stuff to fix.. and the finally compression and host again on my server… dah No can do; sorry 😀
0714 hrs – Trying to pull myself up from all the exhaustion.. and randomly look at some entries from other Indie devs posting on IRC.
I also remember that my over stressed brain forgot to add one last source of sound credits… Jamendo.com .. my bad.
Don’t think its a good idea to now edit the compo entry.. it’d probably make it invalid.. so I’m just mentioning here for good karma.
Also pic of my desk now, trying to clean up 😀
0707 hrs – Damn 23 minutes left and I just made it in time.. Submitted the entry. Yippie Yahoooooo!!! 😀
Here it is folks – http://www.ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-26/?action=rate&uid=21211
Meanwhile, updating log since last timestamp… I banged my head on a spiky wall to get the music right .. and its still not there to my taste.. a lot of sounds I couldn’t get them right.. so had to use “Coin” sound effect .. But hey! atleast it is complete.
I took a ton of time to find the right music that can set the mood and go well with the graphics.
Also decided to add a credits page at the last moment (not for self appreciation, but to credit the sound sources) .. oh well.. added my name too. 😀
Hoping you guys have fun playing my game 😀
Btw, facebook page is here for the Likes 😉 – https://www.facebook.com/YouAreAShadow
Hugs to everyone who participated.
0306 hrs – About 3+ hrs left.. I made a list of all sounds I need… it looks like I need about 16 tracks YIKES!
Streaming Live again – http://www.twitch.tv/toonheartgames .. watch me pull my hair creating game sounds. Will I be able to do it?
0204 hrs – Sorry guys, long pending update.
In the last couple of hours I fixed fonts issues,
a ton of math on ‘probabilities’,
reworking some backend calculation and level difficulties,
designed more graphic sprites,
added a tutorial :),
added the final score screens and that’s about it on the game.
I also took a little rest in between.
So, what’s pending? Sounds and music .. YIKES! .. I’m so noob at that… and just ~5hrs left for the compo to end… I gotta hurry.
Also, I am not sure if I will find time to do some animations
Let’s race for it.
Meanwhile, yet another teaser for you .. I hope I am keeping you guys interested 😀
April 28th, 2013
1418 hrs – Title screen is done. Back to graphics. A game logo is done
Having trouble with CSS stylings using custom fonts.. Trying to fix it. Meanwhile, here’s another teaser to keep you interested 😀
1218 hrs – Finished coding 13 levels… some seriously difficult decisions for the gamers to make in the game. I’d advise not playing the game in front of your girlfriend or boyfriend. Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any break-ups that might happen
0513 hrs – Taking a small nap. Unable to hold my head up. Will resume coding level generation after the nap.
0453 hrs – Decision algo has been moved from paper to Code. Here’s another sneak peek of how ‘You, are a shadow’ will play with your brain. 😀
0319 hrs – Finished scribbling level brainfuck mapping for 13 Levels… that’s right.. 13 levels
Now to put them in code 😀
Damn in last 41 hrs, I slept for 3.25 hrs. Too tired to work on #LD48 … AND then someone reminds me of my superenergy music playlist .Hell Yeah!
Listening 2 music tracks of Naruto, DragonBallZ, TheSocialNetwork, Rocky, TopGun, @battlefield3_ & supercharging myself.
My #LD48 is still ON
0230 hrs – Put in graphics in the game. Wrote some nice effects. Took care of player movements and collisions.
Currently scribbling level challenges on paper.
Meanwhile, 3 energy drinks, 2 dark chocolates and 1 paya gulped down.
April 27th, 2013
2237 hrs – Almost all the graphics is done.. except tiny bits I guess.. which I will do later. Honestly, tired of drawing now.. since last 12hrs.
Let’s start off on the code now. Will fill in missing stuff later.
More teaser
1858 hrs – Major part of the art is done.. except a couple of characters and items. Taking a small break as of now.. wrists paining.
Here’s another teaser for you guys 😉
1140 hrs – Planned rough layout of game graphics on paper. Now live again at http://www.twitch.tv/toonheartgames doing game art on inkscape.
1020 hrs – Rough gameplay mechanics done on paper. Now to start art. Ok looks like I need my first energy drink of the day.
0910 hrs – I name the game “You’re a Shadow”
0900 hrs – Huaaaaaaaaa….. Just hit a super cool kick ass idea for the theme
0840 hrs – ok now, time to get serious. Lights off.. shirt off.. Seiza posture meditation.
0830 hrs – 1 hr gone. No solid ideas yet … arghh.
0800 hrs – Right of the bat @ludumdare 26 theme is making me cry 😛 Who Dafaq voted for that theme 😛
0708 hrs – Just woke up, brush in mouth.. thought I woke up 40mins late for #LD48 Sigh W00T,
@ludumdare website says 20 mins to start! Yippie!