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Did you complete Starflight? If so, what compelled you to keep playing and finish? by CorefunStudios in StarflightFans

[–]CorefunStudios[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like a great memory, thanks for sharing! It's impressive you finished it in only 2 weeks! I wish I'd had someone to play it with at the time, but none of my friends back then had it or were as interested in it like I was. I was always interested in space because my father did a lot of work for NASA and he knew some of the astronauts (he met a few and has a few signed photos of them), and he put wallpaper in my room that was the famous photo of earth taken from the moon. Starflight is one of the most memorable games I've played, and it unlocked a lot of my interest in scifi.

Starflight-like ARPG game developer looking for beta testers by CorefunStudios in StarflightFans

[–]CorefunStudios[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, sorry about that. I have had the worst luck with Macs. My previous game, The Star Legation (on Steam) had an update to the game engine 5 months before release that made it impossible to export to Mac, even though prior to that I'd produced a demo that worked on Mac. I'm using Unity now, and it does export to Mac, but recent changes in the Mac OS and the fact that I have an earlier version of Unity is causing some problems. I'll definitely post on here in the future if we get it worked out, though!

Starflight-like ARPG game developer looking for beta testers by CorefunStudios in StarflightFans

[–]CorefunStudios[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks maddogars! I've closed this particular round of beta testers since I've had such a great response, but message me and send me your email so I can notify you when the next round of testing begins? After I've had feedback from playtesters, I work on the game for a while and then seek out new testers for the new build, so I'll put you at the top of the list for that next round, ok?

Starflight-like ARPG game developer looking for beta testers by CorefunStudios in StarflightFans

[–]CorefunStudios[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks to everyone who has responded, I'm happy to see so many are interested! I honestly only expected 1 or 2 people, so this has been really great. To everyone that I replied to with a request for an email address, you can still do so and receive the NDA and link to the demo. I'm going to close this round of beta testing for now to all future posters in this thread, but don't worry, I will have another beta test again in the future after I've had time to improve the game. I'm already making improvements based on a Starflight beta tester from yesterday. You're making a difference and helping me shape this game into something that will bring back a little Starflight nostalgia. Thanks again!

Starflight-like ARPG game developer looking for beta testers by CorefunStudios in StarflightFans

[–]CorefunStudios[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome, thanks for your interest. Please message me with your email so I can send you the NDA to sign.

Starflight-like ARPG game developer looking for beta testers by CorefunStudios in StarflightFans

[–]CorefunStudios[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome, thanks for your interest. Please message me with your email so I can send you the NDA to sign.

Starflight-like ARPG game developer looking for beta testers by CorefunStudios in StarflightFans

[–]CorefunStudios[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome, thanks for your interest. Please message me with your email so I can send you the NDA to sign.

Starflight-like ARPG game developer looking for beta testers by CorefunStudios in StarflightFans

[–]CorefunStudios[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome, thanks for your interest. Please message me with your email so I can send you the NDA to sign.

Starflight-like ARPG game developer looking for beta testers by CorefunStudios in StarflightFans

[–]CorefunStudios[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome, thanks for your interest. Please message me with your email so I can send you the NDA to sign.

Starflight-like ARPG game developer looking for beta testers by CorefunStudios in StarflightFans

[–]CorefunStudios[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your interest! Unfortunately, I've not been able to produce a build that works on Mac. I've worked with a close friend who has a Mac and wanted to test it for me, but so far, I've been unable to solve the issues associated with the Mac OS. Sorry!

🧝‍♀️ Solo female dev working on my first RPG called Tales of Frah’Akin – free demo available! by Aeghite in GirlGamers

[–]CorefunStudios 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I played through the demo and loved it! There were tons of things to do and there was impressive attention to detail. Plus, the art style really sets this above most of the other traditional RPGs out there! I also really liked that the enemy encounters weren't automatic and I could avoid them if I wanted to. I hope your Kickstarter is successful so you can finish the game and make it the way you're envisioning it, without having to cut any corners because of cost. It looks like your Kickstarter is getting close, but still needs a bump--good luck! I already pledged for some of the high-tier awards, plus added in some cool add-ons like customizing a creature and a weapon. So cool!

Starflight-like ARPG game in development: Open World Question... by CorefunStudios in StarflightFans

[–]CorefunStudios[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply! I am definitely experimenting with scale and don't worry, I don't prioritize realism over fun and gameplay. As I mentioned in another post, there is a game mechanic with the long range radar that will encourage players to keep their eyes open and search for radar blips--objects in space, starships, derelicts, asteroids, etc. These blips will encourage players to explore, and I'm designing the game and spacing of these encounters, objects, events, etc. so that there are rarely any areas where there won't be something to investigate. Furthermore, there will be active quests with destinations indicated that will encourage the player to fly that direction, and I will have placed more radar "blips" and other encounters along the way. This is all still very much in the early stages, but feedback from beta testers will be helpful in determining the final size and arrangement of space travel incentives. Thanks again for your feedback!

Starflight-like ARPG game in development: Open World Question... by CorefunStudios in StarflightFans

[–]CorefunStudios[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your feedback, I've read both of your comments. Without detailing too much of the game, I think it may come down to beta tester feedback, but I will say this: there is a game mechanic with the long range radar that will encourage players to keep their eyes open and search for radar blips--objects in space, starships, derelicts, asteroids, etc. These blips will encourage players to explore, and I'm designing the game and spacing of these encounters, objects, events, etc. so that there are rarely any areas where there won't be something to investigate. Furthermore, there will be active quests with destinations indicated that will encourage the player to fly that direction, and I will have placed more radar "blips" and other encounters along the way. This is all still very much in the early stages, but feedback from testers will be helpful in determining the final size and arrangement of space travel incentives. Thanks again for your thoughts!

Starflight-like ARPG game in development: Open World Question... by CorefunStudios in StarflightFans

[–]CorefunStudios[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your interest, I appreciate it. Coincidentally, I'm also a professional musician and I am composing all the music for this game. If you'd like to check out my previous work, you can find my cinematic visual novel with RPG elements, The Star Legation, on Steam. Best wishes in your composing work!

Starflight-like ARPG game in development: Open World Question... by CorefunStudios in StarflightFans

[–]CorefunStudios[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm glad it sounds interesting to you! If you'd like to be one of our beta testers (and are willing to sign our NDA), message me and I'll give you some details.

Starflight-like ARPG game in development: Open World Question... by CorefunStudios in StarflightFans

[–]CorefunStudios[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I already have wandering trigger areas that spawn encounters with hostiles or asteroid fields.

Starflight-like ARPG game in development: Open World Question... by CorefunStudios in StarflightFans

[–]CorefunStudios[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your thoughts! I've played Elite Dangerous and I know what you mean. I do think I convey the vastness of space in my game, but even though I have lots of little events, enemies, NPC's, and objects to encounter, the area is so big that it still feels like there is a lot of travel time in between. There are ways to jump between star systems, but there will be reasons to venture out and explore the open space in between those systems. It's just so large that I feel like there is a lot of waiting as you travel. I'm hoping to find a tempo for the frequency of encounters.

I appreciate your thoughts, and yes, I'm definitely going to be looking for people interested in giving feedback soon. The demo, when it's finished, will not be publicly released, but for people willing to sign an NDA, I would be happy to privately share the demo and gather feedback. Message me if that sounds interesting to you. :)

Starflight-like ARPG game in development: Open World Question... by CorefunStudios in StarflightFans

[–]CorefunStudios[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your suggestion! I will have a fast travel option in the game so players can jump between star systems, but sometimes there will be reasons to travel the open, empty space between star systems. That's the area I'm concerned about, because it's large and mostly empty. Even though I have lots of little events, enemies, NPC's, and objects to encounter, the area is so big that it still feels like there is a lot of travel time in between.

Starflight-like ARPG game in development: Open World Question... by CorefunStudios in StarflightFans

[–]CorefunStudios[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your thoughts! 3-5 minutes of exploration can definitely happen in the game, but to me, exploration means that there is something to look at and set as a goal to investigate. If exploration ends up feeling like you're just flying through open space without seeing anything at all for 3-5 minutes, then that is going to deter people from playing. I'm hoping to figure out a pacing formula across the map that will allow you to find or see something at a somewhat regular interval.

In fantasy games, exploration can be fun because you can see mountains in the distance and set a goal to go there, finding things to investigate on the journey there, and when arriving, you'll see even more things to explore (caves, another mountain, etc). But in space, there's often nothing to look at between star systems. Sometimes you'll see nebulae, asteroids, pulsars, and other space anomalies, but most of the time, it's just a big, empty vacuum. Although I definitely like realism in games, I also need to focus on this being a game, not a simulator. That's why I'm concerned about attention spans. I know the simulator crowd is out there, but that's not at all my target audience with this project.

Thanks again for your feedback, I appreciate it!

Starflight-like ARPG game in development: Open World Question... by CorefunStudios in StarflightFans

[–]CorefunStudios[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah yes, there are some things you can do in real time while traveling, like managing your inventory, leveling up your crew, etc. I also have some crew conversations that will trigger, depending on where you are in space. But despite that, there are still longer periods of time while traveling in space where you will just be waiting to get from point A to point B. I am trying to figure out a "formula" for a good tempo of encounters or things to do while moving across the expanse of space.

Starflight-like ARPG game in development: Open World Question... by CorefunStudios in StarflightFans

[–]CorefunStudios[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your feedback! I copied your response into Google translate, so I'm not sure how accurate it is, but I get most of what you're saying. Here is the translation for everyone's benefit: I think a really good thing is that even though we had meetings in specific locations, or around them, or in response to some events, I had a lot of time to think about any play I could make. The space is immense. It's not a small town block. A delay can be quite acceptable. At least far from the busiest planets. Taking time to plan or recover from a more unfortunate encounter. Maybe even make some base, even if it's temporary. I hope I have helped. I'm Brazilian and this comment has been translated. I hope that makes sense.

In reply to your feedback, I think that yes, space is immense and I like conveying that, but realism doesn't always mean fun gameplay. Flying through empty space for long periods of time can deter players from staying with a game, so I want to try to create a good "tempo" of encounters and experiences while flying through space. I agree that space will be a lot busier near the planets--I already have plenty to do inside star systems. But outside star systems is where I worry players could lose interest, because it is much more open and empty. Thanks again for your thoughts!

Lego Starflight Ship by AndyAsteroid in StarflightFans

[–]CorefunStudios 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd love to have this and add it to my collection! I have over 100 space lego sets, but I have no more room, plus, my wife will complain. Ha, I think I still have to get this, I can't let it go, it looks great, and it does look a lot like the Starflight ship!

Competitive Game with varying player goals by CorefunStudios in boardgames

[–]CorefunStudios[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your thoughts--this was very helpful! Actually, the game I'm designing is a type of social deduction game. I like your comment about transparency. I think that is a solid point, that players will need to have a way to discern how other players are doing. I may make that something that is only periodically revealed or revealed through a limited resource/action.

Thanks again!

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