Status Update (Patreon)

It's been a while since I posted so I figured it was about that time. I've been pretty busy and I've neglected the changelog some kind of bad... but here's what I've been up to.

The social system, for Blaze, is fully functional. I changed a few things from how it was, it's a little deeper now, if that's the right word. I'll talk more about it when I actually post the update. Fire and Laura will also be setup by then.

The equipment inventory has been enhanced/overhauled. With the exception of accessories, because I'm not 100% on how to handle them yet... Anyway, everything else is set for the game. I'll have to tweak the stats, maybe change some names, but all in all around 120 armors and 130 weapons will be available in the game. Each weapon and armor, except Dope's first weapons, will have 4 variations (Poor, Common, Rare, Legendary). Dope's first weapon has 3 versions, all store bought at different points in the game. Everything else will have to be crafted. Dun, dun dun! Ok, it's not that bad. New stuff will pop up in dungeons as your crafting progresses, but only Poor quality with a rare common drop. So, get to crafting.

I've also begun porting over the next location for the game. I was already happy with how this area turned out, I plan on enhancing it even more now.

Along with the equipment overhaul naturally came changes with items as well. New loot items have been added to the game and the overall item table has been cleaned up and condensed. It's still not perfect but I should have it so that everything looks nice for the player in game. 

Books have also received an update. Or will, I suppose. Lore books are the same, but now you will be able to find "expansion" books that you can use to enhance various aspects of the Codex. For example, in order to unlock the bestiary you'll need to find a book.  But since that's meant to be a core feature, that book will be found early on in a quest. Technically you'll be able to skip it, but it'll be there waiting for you if you do. The game also will tell you like 5 minutes prior "Hey, watch out for books" So if you miss it, when the game is already going to have you looking for something book related and you have to find it and it's in the same place... I dunno what to tell you. There will also be skill books. Gotta have skill books.  

There's probably some other stuff, I've been all over the place, but that'll do for now. Honestly, I'm really happy with how things are shaping up. I've always been heavy on making sure the base/structure of this version is solid and so far I'm really happy with the result. That said, yeah, this won't be out for  a while. It is what it is. I can promise you though what when it does come out, it'll be at the level of a studio release. Quality wise, I mean I like the story but I'm no George R. R. Martin. Stay blessed everybody, good day! Oh! I'll post a few trial renders soon. Bought some billboards and wanted to see how they worked. Things are great. Later!