- Jan 19, 2018
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I read the first post before I replied to it, as it happens.
Not going to read the second one there beyond the first line though.
But about the first post, pretty straightforward, it assumes some traditional game aspects mixed with an accumulating amount of opinion creep as it progress down the lines to its suggested solutions.
The fundamental problem? It is not about how Holiday Island actually is
- What Holiday Island is
What Holiday Island actually is, is a (unique) hobby project done for fun.
The game is the recipient of renders from the hobby, and the game's only function is to apply a form, format and presentation to what the hobby streams to it.
- It will do what the developer decides
The game does not decide anything and any assumptions based on what the game should or should not do are irrelevant, the game will do what the developer pleases and according to the hobby governing it.
That it is so is obvious after 7 years.
And its a free game, so the choices are to like it or leave.
- For any newcomers out there
The vast size (16k+ renders and animations), the endless period (7+ years) and so on, are all products of a hobby streaming content into a game format.
If that's what you like then it's great, it's ocean sized and will continue until the hobby moves on
If you otoh expect a classic start-fuck-stop game and development you are in for a rude awakening.
Well, that concludes my interest in public service for this release cycle, back to the air fryer.
Edit.
And having reflected a bit on the newcomer advice I'd like to stress it once more. This is great if you are into it and there is an ocean of it, but, if you are not into this way of doing things? Look elsewhere
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