Festive tidings from the Dysplaced team! We didn't unfortunately have time to write a full-fledged dev diary to end the year, but we decided to show up some of the stuff we have been making, and I will be offering some light commentary. Progress is steady, tasks on the work board are getting done, and we are hitting some critical internal milestones in the year's final quarter. In short, all is well, but project-related technical speak is pretty drab and dry, so let's get on with the show.
Cave geography and overall lighting have undergone some revisions from the older version, meaning that they are a lot more fantastical to traverse and battle in. This cave is home to some nefarious-looking humans, and it looks like a battle is imminent.
However, venturing into the depths of the earth can prove to be a lucrative proposition as rare ores and other exotic materials can be found in abundance. Just be careful not to delve too deep. A pickaxe is required to mine hardier minerals. It can be used as a weapon, but being a hefty, two-handed *tool*, you have to be sure when to strike, as a poorly timed attack might leave you vulnerable.
While some mysteries are afoot, such as "Where did all this junk come from?" It is easier to brainstorm with a friend. As we've mentioned, Dysplaced will have online multiplayer. Development on the multiplayer component is very time-consuming and offers some challenges on a weekly basis, but we are getting there. I can't wait to showcase it to you folks! Do note that the players themselves most likely built the campfire, anvil, and workbench, as I don't remember putting them there.
Of course, we understand that not everyone wants to keep their precious crafting stations or... uhh, campfires under the blue sky. It is pretty fast and straightforward to build a dwelling for yourself. As houses in the game world have multiple stories, we felt it was only fair to let you also build yourself a home with multiple floors.
I think it is no big surprise to anyone that you have to fight against that thing at some point. Check out that rad sword too!
See you next year!
-Haz & Whole of 10tons