The Development of BOC Resumes!
Dear players, Brais here!
The original developer of BOC.
This week, the development of BOC has resumed after nearly two years of standstill.
Over the past two years, the development of BOC reached a standstill due to a series of operational challenges and differing points of view with our collaborators.
However, This summer, I was inspired by other experiences within the industry and by games that, despite having long and complicated development cycles, managed to push through and deeply connect with their communities. This has motivated me to resume the development of BOC.
And, on the Manor Lords Reddit, this happened
This revival comes from a renewed passion inspired by recent indie titles (such as Manor Lords) and the realization that I can pursue realistic and less ambitious goals without compromising the project.
This game began as a personal and technical challenge in 2016, aiming to set several technical records. Over time, as often happens with developers deeply immersed in a personal project, these challenges turned into unwavering promises that I felt compelled to meet with exceptional detail and performance. While this might be an unrealistic expectation for an indie project, it's a phase that many indie developers experience, driven by the belief that it’s possible to offer something genuinely innovative and excellent to the market.
The features where I will put the focus at the moment are:
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Construction mechanics
Unit management
Progression
and take for the future, more complex ones like:
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Advanced climate simulation
Advanced and complex AI players
Non-Homo sapiens players: Denisovans, Neanderthals, and others
This is not just a second chance for the project but also for me personally.
We know many of you have been waiting for news, and we deeply appreciate your patience and support during this time. As we approach Early Access, we are setting realistic expectations, prioritizing quality and core gameplay, and acknowledging that your feedback will be crucial in shaping the future of the game.
Even the wishlist and subscriptions to the Steam page for BOC have grown during this period!
There are still challenges ahead; construction and unit management currently have bugs and unintended behaviors. However, as we get closer to launch, we will share regular updates and remain attentive to your feedback.
Best regards,