Nick

✨ Abracadabra! ✨ Adding a touch of magic to the game with a mysterious magician who is undoubtably up to no good 🎩🔮

🚗🔍 Bold to start off a mystery with a car crash, but here we are.

Im finding it harder and harder to come up with content i can share without giving away puzzles, but this one involves a car crash, a street racer, and some inconsiderate driving. 🕵️‍♂️💼

🔍 Clue hunting made easier for all! 💡Spent some time adding tooltips in my game to help players of all skill levels enjoy the thrill of puzzle-solving. 🕵️‍♂️ No more getting stuck—just helpful hints to keep the detective work going strong!

From watching players try out the few puzzles I have in the game already, i found that some players are really good at puzzles. Finding clues in no time flat and making it look like they were going for a speed run. But sometimes things that are obvious to some, can elude others.

That inspired me to add some tooltips to the game so that if you need a little hint, then you can hover over the clues you havent found, and gain a hint into what you need to find!🕵️‍♂️💬

🚧 Puzzles under construction! Right now my project looks like I dropped a lego set all over the table as im adding bits and bobs in chunks!

Despite the chaos, there's a method to the madness. Every element added brings us one step closer to crafting an immersive and challenging gameplay experience. From brainstorming new puzzle concepts to implementing them in chunks, the process is as dynamic as it is rewarding.

🕵️‍♀️ Sneak peek into the mystery! 🕵️‍♀️ Can you crack the case? Here's a snippet of one of the puzzles in the works—keep your detective hats on!

Who is she? what is she doing?

🎮 Working with fellow devs has its perks! Right now, the big one is having people to try my tutorial.

The experience has been a bit suprising. What I once believed to be crystal clear and straightforward sometimes gets overlooked by the fresh set of eyes on the project. It's a humbling realization that assumptions about player understanding don't always align with reality. 🕵️‍♂️

In the world of game development, it's easy to get lost in the details. Little did I know that seemingly random world-building details would steal the spotlight.

A fallen tree became a focal point for discussion. Sometimes a fallen tree is just a tree! 🌲

Its a good reminder that more eyes are better. It's a reminder that the intricate details we, as developers, weave into the fabric of our games can take on a life of their own in the eyes of the players. 🌐

As I navigate through this invaluable feedback, I'm embracing the opportunity to refine and enhance the tutorial. It's a journey of continuous improvement and a wonderful reminder that collaboration is at the heart of game development. 🚀

🎨 Here is one of the characters sprucing up the background with some wall art🕵️‍♂️ I have been focusing on the first puzzle in my game, and adding a tutorial system in. Unfortunatly its much harder to show Puzzle progress without giving it all away though. It's like trying to show a magic trick without revealing the secret! 🎩✨

🧩Working on the Tutorial system has been interesting, It's a delicate dance of introducing mechanics without giving away the solutions.

Every line of code and every design decision contributes to creating a seamless and enjoyable learning experience for players.

Now, as the first puzzle takes shape and the tutorial system comes to life, I can't help but feel a surge of excitement. The challenges, the humor, and the meticulous details are all coming together to craft an engaging gameplay experience.

Today's update might not have fireworks, but it's a crucial step in the journey. 🛠️ I've been diving into the under-the-hood complexities, fine-tuning the game to track completed puzzles. It might sound like a small detail, but it's a giant leap toward a fully functional game. 🎮

These seemingly invisible changes are the backbone of the player's experience, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey through the puzzles and storyline. Each line of code brings us closer to the vision of a seamless and engaging gameplay experience. 💻✨

🚀 Today, let's dive into the balancing act that is personal game development while holding down a full-time job. The journey is a rollercoaster of balancing any free time you have, with needing to take a break after working for 9 hours. 🌙💻

The challenge lies not just in overcoming technical hurdles but in navigating the exhaustion that accompanies multiple responsibilities. There's a constant negotiation between the demands of a full-time job, burning passion to create and and spending time with your friends and family. Sometimes when people want to make games, and spend all their free time towards that goal, they forget they also need to keep up with the other aspects of life. 🕹️✨

Because of this, Small victories become monumental—a few lines of code, a completed character model, or a successfully implemented game mechanic. Each step forward is a testament to the commitment of creating a game. 💼➡️🎮

But let's be real—it's not always easy. There are moments of creative burnout, and evenings and weekends where you just want to sit on the couch and not touch your game. And you know what, thats ok. Its ok to take a break, to let yourself recharge. Because creating a game isnt easy. 💡💪

🛍️ Crafting a vibrant marketplace with charming stalls! 🏙️ From fresh fruit to newspapers, its about creating new spaces for stories to unfold. Excited to infuse life and narratives into each market nook! 🌆 #GameDev #StallMarket #UrbanCrafting #indiedev

Check out the new angle and improved rotation, making puzzle-solving even more immersive, and adding a little bit more of a challenge to unravel the stories, and a way for players to go back to things they have already found in the city 🧩

🧩 Making some good progress so far! 🎮 After incorporating basic camera controls, I delved into the puzzle-solving system.

Click on the right characters to fill in the gaps, unveiling the story. 🧩 What's exciting is the non-linear storytelling journey it offers, unlocking as you discover different parts, not necessarily in order.

🌈 There's a special joy in the little scenes, like these characters just hanging out, that bring a story to life. 🎭 It might not catch everyone's eye, but weaving these moments throughout the game is where the joy of Game Design happens for me. 🤣 JSomething about these silly, little scenes that might just be overlooked by players.

🌳 Thought putting together a scene wouldbe a walk in the park, but putting mushrooms and plants around everywhere and hand and crafting this scene is an adventure of its own. 🚶‍♂️

Slowly breathing life into the world brings me so much joy.

Cityscape unfolding! 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ Explore the evolving town as characters find their place in this 3D puzzle. 🧩 Excited to piece together the vibrant tapestry of city life!