Hello IndieDB Readers! Welcome to the 18th edition of Within BYOND. You may be wondering why it is the 18th edition, and what Within BYOND is about. Simply put, BYOND is an acronym for Build Your Own Net Dream. BYOND is a total 2D game development suite with built in multiplayer functionality.
Within BYOND is a volunteer published column posted on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, featuring brief mentions of some of the in-development games that are being made with BYOND. You'll find that there is a large difference in the quality of work presented, given that BYOND developers are independents of all ages and create games in their free time. As for the previous 17 editions? They can be found here. Interested in finding more about BYOND? Start here!
Here is a run down of how this column works: Find and keep up with in-development games by reading down though the game briefs. If you find a game that looks interesting, click on the links for more information and fan the hub page to keep up to date as updates and servers become available. To view the original images, click on the image. Enjoy!
BYOND Games
Skirmish, the multiplayer shooter by Kumorii now includes some new graphical effects. Day slowly changes to night and vice versa, bullets leave a smoke trail as they travel, and recently added crates break upon being hit. Included in the update log are a few screenshots of recent progress.
Rice has been updated by IchiroKeisuke recently, featuring craftable potions, new icons, HUD interfaces, new map areas, and a series of bug fixes. From the conclusion of a poll, he will be working on art and world development, alongside battle and PVP upgrades. Game play files can be downloaded from the hub page using the zip link.
Cranimus posted an update log for the sidescolling adventure game, Eureka. Progress over the past few weeks include the addition of color coded damage indicators, bow and arrows, and aerial attacks. They have also developed a new desert and underground environment to go along with the forest. He has included some slick artwork to share.
Kage no Odori : Rise of the Tengu is an adventure ninja game that is currently undergoing open alpha testing. Avidanimefan has requested that a form be filled out for those who do participate in the testing session.
Azusa Generations (formerly known as Azusa RP) has received an update that changes how players progress as great wars come to an end. Check out the update here for full details. Also new in version 2.0 is a tutorial, ocean and lava areas, a year cycle system, and a few new dungeons. Check out their guide to guardian skills as well.
After being silent for a few months, the developers of Wolf Pack Battalion have posted a new update featuring new graphics for their 5 characters and 4 stages for their super-powered multiplayer battlefield.
Okayama RPG is a new roleplaying game created by Rich2008 that is currently in alpha. Players take on the role of a chef, farmer, gladiator, governor, policeman, or an assassin and drive and develop the game's story line.
The team over at Severed World have posted a video that they plan to include as part of their Kickstarter that can be expected within the next two weeks. Backers will receive early access to the beta version of the game. If you haven't been keeping tabs on their progress, check out their Facebook page for the latest news.
DanteVFenris has posted a few updates recording the progress of development for Cursed Luck. First included the collection of loot and an introduction to perks. Second he revamped the world map. Third, he brought the AI up to par, and finally he showed off the questing system for the game.
Sigrogana Legend 2 now has 9 new enchantments, roaming bosses, revamped dungeons and bosses, 9 fancy new skill animations, and countless bug fixes and adjustments!
Toddab503 has continued making changes to Final Resurrection: Redemption and posted a development log offering information on their available classes and how skills are set to be developed. Players are given a choice of being a Human, Midorian, Akunan, Acidus, or Demon, each of which have different attributes. Skills are customized by locating and mixing and matching datachips.
Skirmish, the multiplayer shooter by Kumorii now includes some new graphical effects. Day slowly changes to night and vice versa, bullets leave a smoke trail as they travel, and recently added crates break upon being hit. Included in the update log are a few screenshots of recent progress.
Rice has been updated by IchiroKeisuke recently, featuring craftable potions, new icons, HUD interfaces, new map areas, and a series of bug fixes. From the conclusion of a poll, he will be working on art and world development, alongside battle and PVP upgrades. Game play files can be downloaded from the hub page using the zip link.
Cranimus posted an update log for the sidescolling adventure game, Eureka. Progress over the past few weeks include the addition of color coded damage indicators, bow and arrows, and aerial attacks. They have also developed a new desert and underground environment to go along with the forest. He has included some slick artwork to share.
Kage no Odori : Rise of the Tengu is an adventure ninja game that is currently undergoing open alpha testing. Avidanimefan has requested that a form be filled out for those who do participate in the testing session.Azusa Generations (formerly known as Azusa RP) has received an update that changes how players progress as great wars come to an end. Check out the update here for full details. Also new in version 2.0 is a tutorial, ocean and lava areas, a year cycle system, and a few new dungeons. Check out their guide to guardian skills as well.
After being silent for a few months, the developers of Wolf Pack Battalion have posted a new update featuring new graphics for their 5 characters and 4 stages for their super-powered multiplayer battlefield.
Okayama RPG is a new roleplaying game created by Rich2008 that is currently in alpha. Players take on the role of a chef, farmer, gladiator, governor, policeman, or an assassin and drive and develop the game's story line.
The team over at Severed World have posted a video that they plan to include as part of their Kickstarter that can be expected within the next two weeks. Backers will receive early access to the beta version of the game. If you haven't been keeping tabs on their progress, check out their Facebook page for the latest news.
DanteVFenris has posted a few updates recording the progress of development for Cursed Luck. First included the collection of loot and an introduction to perks. Second he revamped the world map. Third, he brought the AI up to par, and finally he showed off the questing system for the game.
Sigrogana Legend 2 now has 9 new enchantments, roaming bosses, revamped dungeons and bosses, 9 fancy new skill animations, and countless bug fixes and adjustments!
Toddab503 has continued making changes to Final Resurrection: Redemption and posted a development log offering information on their available classes and how skills are set to be developed. Players are given a choice of being a Human, Midorian, Akunan, Acidus, or Demon, each of which have different attributes. Skills are customized by locating and mixing and matching datachips.BYOND Resources
- Maximus_Alex2003 has released Max_Edit, a library designed to allow its users to change parts of their world in real-time.
- F0lak has published a snippet for easily hiding/removing objects from individual clients.
