Hey again!
Circumstances have led me to be at home for a while so I am managing to get a few stuff done. Here is a small update on the guns I've gotten into the thing and some extra stuff. Also this is still obviously early days so nothing is exactly polished, but you already knew that seeing that it's coming from me :D
The next update might be a while, as it's just going to be building levels, enemies, cutscenes, general systems, music, etc. Also just a reminder to you cool guys that I am not a professional anything, and I'm still learning as I go, so please don't expect amazing things. But heart and soul, that you can bet on ːsteamthumbsupː
Not sure how to format this for quick and easy reading but here goes:
GUNS
DART GUN
SHREDDER
PLASMA GUN
M202 (With Portable Nuke)
BLUNDERBUSS
Here is how they look in-game so far, with an exaggerated PC-master race FOV mind you, so depending on how you play they may appear closer or further from the camera:
The M202's secondary fires a nuke after a countdown with a passive aggressive female computer voice telling you the numbers, much like Shadow Warrior. The plasma gun's secondary is the Raygun from CARNAL, and it shoots through walls. The blunderbuss is a devastating super weapon. The dart gun fires small explosive bolts that you can trigger with secondary fire. The shredder shreds. The Riot Shield is not on here for the sole reason of it being still a work in progress. It works, displays correctly and does in fact stop bullets with punctured glass decals and you can hit dudes with it. The problem is it's a bit overpowered, unless you take shot from the side or the back. Also it's a bit jank and it clips through geometry if you get too close. I'm still thinking about something different in its place, who knows :\
AI
So far the AI have been added to quite a bit since the last update. They now have a dedicated camp setting, where they will do their best Warzone impression and shoot you from one spot. Also in anticipation of having actual small cinematics/cutscenes with professional voice talent, the AI can as a result also emote during gameplay. Nothing major or Oscar-worthy but they will grimace, yell or just glare at you. Their eyes will even follow you, which is something a lot of AAA game don't even do cause it messes with performance or some horseshit.
Speaking of performance, I need to mention this possible sequel might be slightly heavier cause of level destruction, particles and physics. I only hope that I can optimize it well, which is one of CARNAL's few accomplishments in my eyes.
On a final note, the AI will have slightly randomized appearances, gear and skins, so everything shown here is early stuff. Anyways here is some final images of the Anak soldiers emoting from being shot by a very patriotic M16:
Thanks for reading if you did! As always if you want to ask something or there is problems with CARNAL on Steam let me know ːsteamthumbsupː
I have been listening to this all day, maybe it's something you will like as well ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbkYwisx_uc&list=RDkbkYwisx_uc&start_radio=1