Hey folks!
Just uploaded the (v0.7.0.15) overworld migration changes to the BETA branch.
This update fleshes out the UI and functionality for overworld travel. This stuff will be used for raids and trading when I add those.
Here's a breakdown for how travel on the overworld map works:
1. With the overworld map open, click 'migrate'.
2. Select which settlers you'd like to take with you.
3. Select which items you'd like to bring with you. Anything that is not cooked/raw food will be considered a resource.
4. Select a location on the map to migrate to.
5. Click 'start migration'.
Journeying
As a party moves across the overworld map, they'll use resources and food to survive. Each settler will use 1 food item each tile. If no food is available, they'll start to eat animals. If no animals are available, they will start to starve to death. Additionally, there are events that may occur as the settlers go across the map. These range from bandit ambushes to finding supplies to settlers falling overboard and drowning while crossing the ocean. Some events will only activate if certain conditions are met. For example, some bandit events will only occur if you don't have any warriors in your party. Or, you may come across a trader that you trade resources for food with.
Tip
You can use the SPACE bar to pause/unpause travel.
Next Steps
I have a few more things I'd like to add to the UI/system over the next week. Namely, a tutorial, some additional info on which settlers die in events, choices in the event dialogues, and adding in the remaining events I couldn't get to.
Also, I'm going to start work on making a higher resolution font. Whether this can get into next Friday's update is TBD, but I'll do my best. I know this is a highly requested item.
Lastly, I believe there is a weird bug where settlers can idle, not really doing much. I'm going to look into this. I want to see if this is a bug or just confusion with how settlers act during the day. i.e., people thinking the settler is broken when they are just relaxing and regaining energy.
Special thanks to Xandjro and others on the Discord for helping me brainstorm events!
Thanks,
Waylon