Dear Earthlings
Just a quick update on the development of the Crew update! Things are progressing really well. The new Node AI is working like a charm, it has been thoroughly tested and debugged, and so far, it’s performing flawlessly.
Recruitment
The recruitment feature has also been fully implemented. This gives the player control over a group of crew members, with two teams of up to three members each. These team members can be commanded using a new command pop-up, as seen in the video below. This system allows for more tactical gameplay, enabling players to flank enemies and execute strategic maneuvers. Just to be clear, this is separate from your crew, it's simply a group you can bring along with you.
Keeping your crew members happy
Crew members now have individual needs. They require an assigned bed, enough food, and sufficient water to stay sane. If their sanity drops below a certain threshold... well, let’s just say some interesting things will happen, but I’m not going to spoil the surprise! Crew members will take care of their own needs whenever possible, ensuring they remain in good condition.
More immersive NPC interactions
All dialogues related to crew members have also been implemented, with a total of 321 new dialogue lines added. These cover a range of interactions, including reassigning crew members to different ships, recruiting NPCs to join the crew, initiating trade, and more.
Detainment Feature
A new detainment feature has been introduced as well. Players can now detain NPCs using handcuffs, which works on all NPCs, including friendly ones and potentially unruly crew members. This feature will be further expanded in the upcoming RPG update, allowing players to turn in bounties for cash rewards.
Development
At this stage, the remaining tasks include fine tuning the AI, updating the save system and its processes, and integrating the Node AI into Robotek, Naala, and M38. Additionally, more sprite assets will be added to further polish the update.
Exciting times ahead! Stay tuned for more updates!
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That's that!
If you guys have any other questions, i'd love to answer them.
Stay good, stay fresh and stay healthy!
Cheers,
Bryan