Hey guys!
Here's a new update vid:
https://youtu.be/bkcN_EGiB6M
Direct Link: YouTube
Short Summary:
Fleets!
Longer explanation:
If you are new to Void Destroyer 2 - check out the previous update - Link for some background information.
We are making our way into the creation of "fleets" - for some background up until now only the player was able to have a "fleet" - usually refered to by me as the "main fleet" - this is where the player is physically in the game world.
A fleet is a group of ships - that functions like a single ship in terms of commands and visual representation in the Oveworld.
With this update - the player can designate other ships as fleet leaders and order other ships to join the fleet leader's fleet.
Fleets are important for several reasons - but it mostly boils down to easier management via grouping. Imagine 100 ships or imagine 4 groups of 25 ships - which would be easier to manage?
Fleets can be used (like any individual ship) to capture bases, destroy ships, and patrol territory - they function like any other individual ship.
These are the first steps towards fleets - much more work is needed.
This update also features additions/improvements to the Overworld to help with fleet management - including more camera options (including a detached camera) and the ability to select multiple ships.
What's next?
Most likely I'll continue adding to the basics of fleets working my way towards "non player faction" fleets.
After that?
I've been thinking a lot about starting the work on unit caps, revamping the economy and making larger ships a bigger and more significant part of the game world.
Thank you for all the great feedback and support!
Paul