This is a serious situation.
While transferring data, the hard drive crashed and all data files were corrupted.
I focused on recovery work for two weeks, but there was no significant result.
Development data, as well as backup files and existing data are all damaged, so other measures are needed.
Fortunately, I have in-game sprites, CGs, and update files from previous versions on another drive.
I plan to use these to continue development.
As a gamer like you, I think you must have been very disappointed with this news.
This accident is all my fault.
i`m really sorry to disappoint you again.
But, I haven't given up yet.
After the accident, I even thought about giving up the game and development.
I decided not to give up to keep my promise to you.
Just one more time, please trust me
There are three options.
[1. Complete recovery of development environment succeeded]
So far, after two weeks of hard work, I've succeeded in separating the code and assets from the existing files.
How to disassemble the rest of the files is still under research.
If all files are successfully disassembled, i can rebuild the development environment within 2-3 months and continue updating again.
[2. Update using mod]
If the first method fails, there is a way to create a mod and overwrite the game files.
The method using mods is very difficult to modify the details of the game.
But, There will be no problem with updating the content regularly.
Mod development is a field I am completely unfamiliar with, so I am researching it.
[3. If this happens... it's all over.]
It's the worst case, when all means and methods don't work.
I don't want to think about this...
In this case, I would give up Spearhead and start developing other projects right away.
I cannot betray those who believed in and waited for Spearhead.
As promised, i will provide wallpapers and paper models periodically.
Also, you are free to use all the code and sprite data contained within the game files.
You may modify the code and sprites, use them commercially.
It's all yours.
Except for the songs and sound effects. that's not mine
Other projects will be open to you free of charge during development.
When development is complete, the game will be changed to a paid game.
The game will be provided for free to applicants who purchase the Spearhead Paper Pack.
because it's my mistake. I have to take responsibility.
If i choose the third method, i will tell you about the project.
I don't want to choose this method.
[You may be wondering]
■ Can't you develop a new one?
The whole development environment is gone, so I don't know how many years it will take to develop a new one...
The current situation is depressing me... It's only my fault.
■ Can't just release the arcade mode as a separate game?
In addition to the problems mentioned above, there is one more problem.
In Korea, in order to sell a game, it must be reviewed by a game management institution.
It can be uploaded to Steam only after the review is completed by the management institution.
The biggest problem is that the cost of applying for a review is very expensive.
If i release it as a completely free game without earning any revenue, can skip the review.
However, Spearhead's arcade mode is already related to the main game, so it seems that it will not be able to avoid review.
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If any of you know how to make game mods using the Unity engine,
or know how to completely disassemble the game files, please help me.
Feel free to contact us through the Steam forum or Bullet Cow mail.
I will keep you informed as development progresses.
To prevent this kind of accident from happening again, I will keep the backup data on multiple hard drives.