- May 9, 2023
- 101
- 97
here works, although i'm in the process of getting a discord setup, will post the link along with the game's release!
Unreal Engine Project Maiden: Tactics and Dating sim (Free Public 0.1 Build available NOW!!!) [Development Thread]
- Thread starter SpiteWorks - Cassian
- Start date
- Jul 26, 2024
- 6
- 3
- May 9, 2023
- 101
- 97
I'm extremely proud to announce that the vertical slice has been released! the game is posted for free on patreon/substar
In addition, I've gotten a discord up and running, making it the perfect place for receiving feedback or talking about game design, so feel free to come by!
Some notes:
1. ALL UI ELEMENTS ARE WIP!!! I'm not a UI artist, and so 99% of ui elements are planned to be revamped in the future.
2. Despite my best efforts, combat is still particularly buggy, and so I have decided to enable testing functions for combat.
3. Please let me know about anything you like or dislike!!! design is an iterative process, so your feedback will be MOST impactful at this early stage!
4. Lastly, The publication of the vertical slice is a MASSIVE milestone for the game's development, as 80% of systems have now been created. What this means is that the development time for future content + additions will be GREATLY reduced. (full game scope details will be posted in the discord!)
Thank you so much for checking this out,
Much Love,
- Cassian
You must be registered to see the links
You must be registered to see the links
In addition, I've gotten a discord up and running, making it the perfect place for receiving feedback or talking about game design, so feel free to come by!
You must be registered to see the links
Some notes:
1. ALL UI ELEMENTS ARE WIP!!! I'm not a UI artist, and so 99% of ui elements are planned to be revamped in the future.
2. Despite my best efforts, combat is still particularly buggy, and so I have decided to enable testing functions for combat.
3. Please let me know about anything you like or dislike!!! design is an iterative process, so your feedback will be MOST impactful at this early stage!
4. Lastly, The publication of the vertical slice is a MASSIVE milestone for the game's development, as 80% of systems have now been created. What this means is that the development time for future content + additions will be GREATLY reduced. (full game scope details will be posted in the discord!)
Thank you so much for checking this out,
Much Love,
- Cassian
- May 9, 2023
- 101
- 97
!!! very strange bug on ending dialogue that's never occurred before in development, I'm taking the link down and will post an update fast!
- May 9, 2023
- 101
- 97
The build has been fixed, and the download links updated!!
I'm really sorry about this staggered release, and will do better in the future!
Join the discord to let me know what you think!!
- May 9, 2023
- 101
- 97
Hello!
A very special thank-you to everyone who tried out the build! All reported bugs will be logged and fixed asap!
The current plan is to dedicate the coming week to fixing bugs + adding all requested QoL features, including but not limited to:
1. gear info in crafting menu
2. FPS limit/locks
3. questline Indicator
And more!
It's still barebones, but heres a link to the discord!
afterwards will be the (personally dreaded) combat quality pass(CQP).
Upon finishing the CQP, I'm debating on whether i should release the fixed build or proceed along to creating new content (WW Missions + CQ dialogue/scenes.
A very special thank-you to everyone who tried out the build! All reported bugs will be logged and fixed asap!
The current plan is to dedicate the coming week to fixing bugs + adding all requested QoL features, including but not limited to:
1. gear info in crafting menu
2. FPS limit/locks
3. questline Indicator
And more!
It's still barebones, but heres a link to the discord!
You must be registered to see the links
afterwards will be the (personally dreaded) combat quality pass(CQP).
Upon finishing the CQP, I'm debating on whether i should release the fixed build or proceed along to creating new content (WW Missions + CQ dialogue/scenes.
- May 9, 2023
- 101
- 97
Hello all!
All known bugs for the ship levels have been completely removed!
I’ll be turning my attention towards the reported combat fixes + improvements now, and posting that as build 0.1.1
After that, I’ll finally be able to begin adding new content into the game!
(conq’s scenes + new wolf story missions, and main story scenes!!!)
All known bugs for the ship levels have been completely removed!
I’ll be turning my attention towards the reported combat fixes + improvements now, and posting that as build 0.1.1
After that, I’ll finally be able to begin adding new content into the game!
(conq’s scenes + new wolf story missions, and main story scenes!!!)
- May 9, 2023
- 101
- 97
Hello!
forgot to post this yesterday, my bad
i've been making slow progress on resolving the combat bugs, but i've made significant headway into the rough draft for the Conqueror's scenes. (If anyone is interested in proofreading or giving feedback let me know!)
the coming week is expected to focus primarily on getting these two parts finished up
forgot to post this yesterday, my bad
i've been making slow progress on resolving the combat bugs, but i've made significant headway into the rough draft for the Conqueror's scenes. (If anyone is interested in proofreading or giving feedback let me know!)
the coming week is expected to focus primarily on getting these two parts finished up
- May 9, 2023
- 101
- 97
NOTE: I will stop making thread posts like this on f95 when the 0.2 build is released. Instead, these posts will be posted for free on discord!
Update 10-21-24
Hello!
Finally finished with the rough draft for the conqueror's scenes! her arc has been determined, and her "voice" has been decided on, meaning that writing future dialogue with her will be much easier now that her core aspects have been decided on. The plan is to dedicate the coming week to working on combat fixes, so that the 0.1.1 can be sent out before the end of the month.
Update 10-28-24
Hello!
Making significant progress on combat fixes, and will try to have the release of the bug-fixed 0.1.1 build by the end of the month. There will be no new content as the build will focus entirely on adding qol features and fixing issues. Next month will finally allow for me to make new content! I will be working on: Editing/finalizing the conqueror scenes deciding/hiring her VA implementing her lines new story missions. enabling the fuel/survival battle system! (already created, but not tested, and is disabled in 0.1)
You must be registered to see the links
Update 10-21-24
Hello!
Finally finished with the rough draft for the conqueror's scenes! her arc has been determined, and her "voice" has been decided on, meaning that writing future dialogue with her will be much easier now that her core aspects have been decided on. The plan is to dedicate the coming week to working on combat fixes, so that the 0.1.1 can be sent out before the end of the month.
Update 10-28-24
Hello!
Making significant progress on combat fixes, and will try to have the release of the bug-fixed 0.1.1 build by the end of the month. There will be no new content as the build will focus entirely on adding qol features and fixing issues. Next month will finally allow for me to make new content! I will be working on: Editing/finalizing the conqueror scenes deciding/hiring her VA implementing her lines new story missions. enabling the fuel/survival battle system! (already created, but not tested, and is disabled in 0.1)
- Dec 7, 2023
- 61
- 44
Hello,
i always saw this a few days ago and give your decision some thoughts.
I dont know what your goal is but if you want to have feedback, than i would suggest get as many as you can.
If your only posting on your discord, well this should be and remain a very exclusive club.
Threads like this here seems mor a private diary than an open discussion about what´s going on in your game. Even it will sometimes kind of painfull, make your game here public (and whatever plattform else is possible).
After some time you will get much more feedback than on your discord.
You are also much more likely to find people here who want to try out your game.
As already said: This is not knowledge, this is my guess, my thoughts on it.
Whatever your decision is, I wish you continued success with you game development!
i always saw this a few days ago and give your decision some thoughts.
I dont know what your goal is but if you want to have feedback, than i would suggest get as many as you can.
If your only posting on your discord, well this should be and remain a very exclusive club.
Threads like this here seems mor a private diary than an open discussion about what´s going on in your game. Even it will sometimes kind of painfull, make your game here public (and whatever plattform else is possible).
After some time you will get much more feedback than on your discord.
You are also much more likely to find people here who want to try out your game.
As already said: This is not knowledge, this is my guess, my thoughts on it.
Whatever your decision is, I wish you continued success with you game development!
- May 9, 2023
- 101
- 97
Thanks for the response!
In truth I forgot to mention a few things. With the release of 0.2, i will be formally requesting a f95 game thread, which i will then be using as my main "presence" on the forum. the game updates are intended to be for those who care more strongly about the game, as well as one of the few things i'm able to compensate supporters with. With an official game thread, there will no longer be any need for a dev diary thread.
- May 9, 2023
- 101
- 97
NOTE: I will stop making thread posts like this on f95 when the 0.2 build is released. Instead, these posts will be posted for free on discord!
Update 11-4-24
Hello
Due to some personal issues, I was unable to make progress on fixing combat bugs. I considered packaging what i have now and just uploading that, but i feel that there would be no point, since there is no new content. I've made the decision to cancel the 0.1.1 build, and instead release 0.2 with all fixes and new content. Under ideal circumstances I will be able to release the build at the end of the month, but to be honest I'm not confident. I've begin working with a contractor writer to assist with drafting/editing Ryla's scenes, and have already reached out to a VA candidate. Again, i want to apologize for not being able to deliver the 0.1.1 update when i said i would, as well as its cancelation.
Update 11-11-24
Hello!
The past week has been spent finalizing Ryla's scenes, and I'm incredibly pleased with how they are turning out. The script's completion will occur this week, and can finally be evaluated for a quote from the potential VAs. If there is any interest in script/scene previews let me know! I want to try and find a balance of sharing what I have on hand, while not spoiling things for the actual build release.
Update 11-18-24
Ryla's scenes have been officially finalized, and her scenes have been ported into the game. The coming week will be spent ironing out kinks for her scenes, as well as getting the new ship location properly set up. Apologies for the scuff, but until i acquire better assets, this will be the placeholder look. Regarding VAs, I'm still having a rough time finding a proper match, but will post samples once the talent has been decided! Current list of things that need to be finished before the 0.2 release:
Update 11/25/24
Hello!
work is progressing nicely on Ryla's scenes, and they have all now been implemented with matching expressions and fixes! all that is left is the voice line implementation, which will be finished soon, now that talks with a VA candidate are wrapping up!
A massive and crucial goal of the game is for you to feel attached to your crew, and as such, A future update will bring crew scenes, smaller scenes that revolve around the crew's relationship with each other. In order to make these scenes, I've had to do some minor reworking to my VN modifications, and now it allows for more speakers on screen! In truth, this feature won't be utilized very much in the 0.2 update, but it very much helps in the creation of future content.
Current list of things that need to be finished before the 0.2 release:
Ryla's scene finalization + final pass FINISHED
combat bugfixing (significant ;_; )
Ryla voice line implementation - Ready for VA
Ryla sfx implementation - Ready for VA
You must be registered to see the links
Update 11-4-24
Hello
Due to some personal issues, I was unable to make progress on fixing combat bugs. I considered packaging what i have now and just uploading that, but i feel that there would be no point, since there is no new content. I've made the decision to cancel the 0.1.1 build, and instead release 0.2 with all fixes and new content. Under ideal circumstances I will be able to release the build at the end of the month, but to be honest I'm not confident. I've begin working with a contractor writer to assist with drafting/editing Ryla's scenes, and have already reached out to a VA candidate. Again, i want to apologize for not being able to deliver the 0.1.1 update when i said i would, as well as its cancelation.
Update 11-11-24
Hello!
The past week has been spent finalizing Ryla's scenes, and I'm incredibly pleased with how they are turning out. The script's completion will occur this week, and can finally be evaluated for a quote from the potential VAs. If there is any interest in script/scene previews let me know! I want to try and find a balance of sharing what I have on hand, while not spoiling things for the actual build release.
Update 11-18-24
Ryla's scenes have been officially finalized, and her scenes have been ported into the game. The coming week will be spent ironing out kinks for her scenes, as well as getting the new ship location properly set up. Apologies for the scuff, but until i acquire better assets, this will be the placeholder look. Regarding VAs, I'm still having a rough time finding a proper match, but will post samples once the talent has been decided! Current list of things that need to be finished before the 0.2 release:
- Ryla's scene finalization + final pass
- combat bugfixing (significant ;_; )
- Ryla voice line implementation
- Ryla sfx implementation
Update 11/25/24
Hello!
work is progressing nicely on Ryla's scenes, and they have all now been implemented with matching expressions and fixes! all that is left is the voice line implementation, which will be finished soon, now that talks with a VA candidate are wrapping up!
A massive and crucial goal of the game is for you to feel attached to your crew, and as such, A future update will bring crew scenes, smaller scenes that revolve around the crew's relationship with each other. In order to make these scenes, I've had to do some minor reworking to my VN modifications, and now it allows for more speakers on screen! In truth, this feature won't be utilized very much in the 0.2 update, but it very much helps in the creation of future content.
Current list of things that need to be finished before the 0.2 release:
combat bugfixing (significant ;_; )
Ryla voice line implementation - Ready for VA
Ryla sfx implementation - Ready for VA
