Wow, 2020 sure went by quickly... It's already nearly Christmas!
And that means it's time for a Christmas event.
So here's something creative, why not try making a snow globe!
The goal of this "snow globe jam" is to design your own little scene inside a pre-set snow globe and then upload it to the workshop. You can make anything you like, from something really simple to something completely out of this world.
There are truly no limits, other than the literal limits of the inside of the snow globe!
Joining in is simple, just start a new game (from the main menu) and choose the "Snow globe jam" map!
This will give you a map with a snow globe ready to fill, and how you fill it is entirely up to you!
I recommend that you keep the default size of the snow globe, just to keep in the spirit of trying to build within the tiny size it already has.
Technically you can scale it smaller/larger, but if you do then you might loose your chance to get included in an end-of-jam compilation (only snow globes that used the default size will be included).
More info on this "end-of-jam compilation" will come when the event is complete.
But if you have an idea that requires a larger/smaller snow globe then feel free to make it anyway, the more variety the better!
You can also get a copy of the snow globe prop out of the new "Misc -> Christmas 2020" drawer and use this in your layout, you dont have to use the "new game" map option.
Last thing to remember is that you need to tick the "Snow globe jam entry" option when you upload to the workshop!
And that's all!
Let your creativity run wild, and see what you can build in such a tiny space.
For anyone who has been put off previous competitions/jams by the size and challenge of making a submission, this one is a super easy and approachable one.
Give it a go and see what you can make!
Aside from the snow globes, this update also adds Christmas present props!
You can paint them any colors you like, and you can certainly include them in your snow globe.
There's even a special golden one that is full of all kinds of interesting things:
You can find all of these presents, as well as the original snow-globe prop and a bunch of candy/chocolate bars in the new "Misc -> Christmas 2020" drawer:
As well as everything mentioned above, this update also changed a few small things:
- Changed the material of the prop placing 'ghost' effect
- Brought back the unique Christmas main menu scene
- Fixed the material on the rubbish bin when using "many lights" lighting mode
- The item hover UI text is now visible through items in from of it
On another note, I am going to be in Auckland from the 17th to the 21st and hosting a public demo of Rolling Line on the 19th and 20th as part of the "We love VR" event!
You can find more info about the event here:
https://www.weloveaotearoa.co.nz/we-love-vr
If you're in Auckland then you're welcome to come and say hello!
I can't wait to see what kind of snow globe ideas people come up with!
Have fun!
and merry (early) Christmas!