November 2015 Update news

It’s been a long time since the last written words here. So, what happened in meantime is a lot as you can imagine from some pictures or by following the “insights” on my profile’s blog. However, not everything can be kept on picture (and honestly, I hate capturing and editing videos).

Let’s have a look on what of the main features are done for a first alpha release:

• All 4 tower models exist and are fully functioning
• The main structures (Strato Hub, Strato Bulb, Strato Beacon) will ship as-is
• 4 Creeps exist for now
• Some environmental map objects exist, a few more would be good (lower priority)
• Firewall logics are functioning (indicators for routes which can be adjusted)
• The first item has been introduced (a collectable Energy Tank)
• Basic player powers are functioning
• Music and most SoundFX are implemented
• Button images (or placeholders) and descriptions are done
• Attack waves and mission objectives are scripted
• The alpha map design is almost finished

Still on my TODO list and with a high priority:

• 2 towers still need to be textured (rough textures only)
• The 2 planned tech structures lack their visual appearance (rough textures only)
• various smaller changes and tweaks
• Balancing and testing phase

I am not sure if all that will be done in a few months since I’ve got only very little time until the end of January but let’s see what is possible. I promised to release something playable in winter and I am doing my best to not disappoint you, Comrades.

Have a nice Advent season!