Progress Report December 2018
So it’s been a long year with not so many changes. For that I apologize. There was almost a point where I was about to abandon this project, but then I read the positive comments and the encouragement from those who believe and I realize that I just couldn’t let you guys down. So
So it’s been a long year with not so many changes. For that I apologize. There was almost a point where I was about to abandon this project, but then I read the positive comments and the encouragement from those who believe and I realize that I just couldn’t let you guys down.
So after the November update, I got to thinking… Are these tiny small updates really doing anything for the game? I mean there’s a bug fix there and a ease of life function here, but was it really bringing the game that much closer to completion? People like the concept of the game, but not really how it was implemented.
So an idea starting to spawn in the back in my head. What if… What if instead of releasing another meaningless patch in December I actually work on something more meaningful for the game, something that could change its entire direction. Something that would actually resemble the vision I had originally laid out.
Then the work began… I assembled a new team and began working on the new version of Landless throughout this month. Instead of working on another worthless patch, I’ve decided to take 10 steps back, in order to move 11 steps forward (That’s exactly how the saying goes…) I already have the content for the game, but what’s really in high deficiency is the coding aspect and the game design.
So I’m proud to let you know that I have not forsaken Landless and in fact will continue working on Landless to not become another cash grab indie developer who abandons their game at the first sign of trouble but instead a developer who understands the community and will do what it takes to finish the project no matter the obstacles.
This month we have been busy rebuilding Landless. A Landless you can play with your friends and random internet people. That’s right, the new version will have Multiplayer with a lot of fun PvE elements where surviving in a world without land will have more meaning and purpose. The singleplayer can be just as fun as multiplayer hence why we will be having a lot of PvE options. Now I know that I cancelled multiplayer, but I lied… So sorry about, it won’t happen again.
Now how will it work? Sometime in early 2019 we will be releasing a very barebone version of Landless with multiplayer in the experimental branch for those who wish to test the early stages of the new big update. Keep in mind rebuilding Landless and with multiplayer will be a long journey and require a lot of incremental updates to get to the level of content that the current Landless has. So I hope everyone will be patient with these big changes coming.
What does this mean for the current Landless version? It means we will not be adding anymore updates to the public version anymore, because all of our attention will be on the reconstruction project. It’s not a big deal because for the last year the patches were very negligible in improving the game anyways, so most people won’t even feel the absence of updates for the singleplayer version currently out.
What does this mean for old and new customers? New buyers of game can still play the original version and see the type of content we have the in game already and can get an idea of the concepts that will be in the new version. Old customers will still have access to the new version after it overtakes the old version as we are not trying to sell another game but redoing the same old one.
Definite changes in the new version coming:
- Map will no longer be infinite but a set area. This will allow us to make a more detailed underwater world and make it easier to find other people in the game.
- Players will no longer start on the iconic S.S. Landless boat that is featured as the game logo (Although it will be placed elsewhere), but instead set adrift on a small wooden raft desperately looking to survive.
- Players will have a level and skill system.
- Base defense and destruction will be greatly improved.
Why am I doing this? Someone once told me if you only do it for the money, your never going to complete something you love. So doing all this, is no longer for the money, but more of a self-determination to finish the game to my vision to its final entirety. Some people may say I’m an idiot for doing this, or that I should kill myself for making bad decisions. But none of that matters now, what matters is completing the Landless project the way it was meant to be.
Expect to hear from me sometime in January about the progress. And with that I bid you adieu for the holidays and the new years. Thank you to all those who have supported Landless, your faith in me means a lot and I will deliver on your hopes for this game.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year everyone!!!
-codeBullet
P.S. - Game will be going on sale for tis year's winter sale, Also if anybody needs to get a hold of me you can visit our discord.
