Behind The Scenes Update
Here’s a look at some cool things being worked on. Koala Art The koala characters are coming along nicely, having the animations implemented. Angler Fish Swimming Anglerfish now have the ability to swim! New Font We’ve updated the font being used - to one that has much higher rea
Here’s a look at some cool things being worked on.
Original post Koala Art
The koala characters are coming along nicely, having the animations implemented.
Angler Fish Swimming
Anglerfish now have the ability to swim!
New Font
We’ve updated the font being used - to one that has much higher readability. We’re simplifying the presentation of the text moving away from the randomized per character colour and sticking with a more consistent and less prominent shadow colour.
Kicking
Its always fun to be able to give each other a little nudge. We’re kicking ourselves we didn’t do this sooner.
Hand Holding
Sometimes trying to be in sync is a little hard. Grab hold and move together, or reluctantly be dragged into the void. Hand holding will allow characters to join hands and move like they are one under single control, but feel free to break away at any point.
We're proud to announce that Lanterns will be showcased at PAX Australia. If you're making your way to Melbourne in October, make sure to come and visit us on the PAX Rising floor!
Lanterns Update v0.3.0
In this fortnightly update:
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Coloured Doors
Like the regular door - except these individual doors only allow the same coloured player to activate it. Rather than needing both Red & Blue - The door frame colour determines which colour it needs.
Turrets
We've added turrets that shoot projectiles at constant intervals. There are normal (always visible), red, blue and purple turret variations.
Blocks
Lanterns Update v0.2.0
In this fortnightly update:
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Coloured Coins
Like regular coins - except these coins require a light type to be visible and collected. They function the same as normal blocks that go from invisible to visible when the correct light type is shone on it. There's a constant sparkle on each of the coloured coins - so their location is visible.
Block & Spike Types
In this fortnightly update:
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Colour Blind Accessibility - Colour Icons
We've implemented colour icons on blocks and spikes.
Reorganised Pause Menu
In the pause menu there's a new button "Options". This activates a sub-panel that houses options for:
In this fortnightly update:
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Respawn Overhaul - Checkpoint Respawning System
We’ve changed how respawning works. It no longer respawns your character on the last safe normal block they were standing on. They now respawn at a set location - Candle Stands. Only a single checkpoint (for each player) can be set as the active respawn location. A previously activated checkpoint cannot be re-activated. We’re working on visualisations that make this clear.
Extra Bits and Bobs
Added Bug Report Button in the pause menu.
Added “Level Text” - in the pause menu - that shows which level is currently being played. Hopefully if you encounter any issues, or have suggestions, this will help identify which content you can direct your feedback to.
Added Individual UI Player Death count - in the pause menu.
Added Build Version Number - in the pause menu.
Added Colour Blind Button - in the pause menu. This will toggle colour representative icons on appropriate coloured game content. This functionality will be coming soon.
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Need a Friend?
Because Lanterns is currently only local-coop, and sometimes you're in need of a friend but don't have one at the ready. You could try using