Update v0.1.22.0

This update is a fairly big one. As we end the prototype stage and enter production I will likely do a weekly update on the game. Follow for more updates, or join the discord to join the discussion!

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Updates: Aug 10th, 2023

v0.1.19.0

Assets

• Added StylizedBushes.fbx
• Nature Shader: SpeedTree8 with wind quality. (need to figure out how to actually use this)
  

Textures/Materials

• Added StylizedLeaves2.png
• Added Material made.StylizedBushes.fbx  
• Nature Shader: SpeedTree8 with wind quality. (need to figure out how to actually use this) 

Gameplay 

• Added barriers around the water, and edges of the dock 
• Added clear instructions to fishing mechanic
  • Tap to hook
  • Spin to reel

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Updates: Aug 12th, 2023 

 v0.1.20.0

Fishing Mechanic

• Added 3 fishing spots, for progression 
• Added gated areas to unlock by submitting items to the NPCs 
• Reworked the fishing mechanic, again. This will become a common thing during playtest;
  • Difficulty is determined by the item you are catching, and in which watering hole you're fishing in.
  • The equipment you use will now change the rates of the catch attempt:
  • Rate changes
    • Reduced stress addition
    • Reduced progress less
    • Additional progress gain
    • Increased progress rate

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Updates: Aug 14th, 2023

v0.1.21.1

Assets

• Added indicator of where fishing is possible  
• Added 4 white box shop assets
  • Item Shop
  • Fish Market
  • Rod Shop
  • Tackle Shop

Prefabs  

• Recreated vendor prefabs to incorporate asset changes later on.  
• Replaced old cube whiteboxes with final asset whiteboxes

Terrain

• Added a river on the main terrain as a natural gate (edited)

• Random items no longer stack, fish will continue to stack
• Inventory space has been reduced to 12 items in total
• If the player has a full inventory, they cannot fish and will not be able to buy new rods or tackle

Fishing Mechanic 

• Flowing water can now be heard at the fishing spots
• A green orb now floats above where fishing is possible

Balance

• Balanced Tier 1 - 8 catches (more balancing required)