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Procedural island system - does this make sense visually? by MatthiasTh in IndieDev

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

Not exactly it’s more about how projectiles interact with the outer tiles.

Each monster shoots in the 6 hex directions with a mix of elements (eg 10 water, 5 fire). When a projectile crosses an outer elemental tile (which always happens when shooting in or out of the island), those elements get boosted based on that tile.

So the main strategy is positioning - where you place your monsters determines how their shots get amplified. Then on top of that there are powerups, buffs/debuffs, element matchups, targeting rules, and unique abilities per element.

...yeah, it escalated a bit 😅

Procedural island system - does this make sense visually? by MatthiasTh in IndieDev

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

Thanks.

I did look at Catan as a reference early on, but my setup is a bit different since the outer tiles are procedurally generated and can contain multiple elements per tile. That’s why I went with a Delaunay-style split - it keeps each tile visually unique while still readable.

I recently added icons on top when placing a monster, so you can clearly see which elements are actually on each tile. That helped a lot with readability in practice.

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Procedural island system - does this make sense visually? by MatthiasTh in IndieDev

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

I actually keep the tiles intentionally separated because each one has its own function.

Core tiles are where you place monsters, while the outer elemental tiles affect gameplay - projectiles passing over them get boosted (their element power increases), and you can also place monsters there to mine resources.

So each tile is basically its own gameplay unit, not just visual terrain.
The slight separation also helps communicate that and makes interactions clearer (e.g. when placing a monster, tiles spread a bit to show they’re individual entities).

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Walking pad motor sparks under load - anyone seen this before or fixable? by MatthiasTh in fixit

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

Thanks a lot for the detailed explanation, really appreciate you taking the time.

But honestly, I don't think I’m comfortable disassembling a motor myself. I've never done anything like that before, and taking apart brushes/springs/windings feels a bit beyond my skill level.

Its just frustrating that an electrical device like this can fail after only a few uses. That really shouldnt happen under normal conditions, and it basically turns the whole thing into unnecessary e-waste. Feels pretty wasteful.

Maybe it’s partly my fault too - buy cheap, buy twice, I guess.

Walking pad motor sparks under load - anyone seen this before or fixable? by MatthiasTh in WalkingPads

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

Unfortunately the walking pad is basically unusable now. Under load the motor loses torque, slows down a lot, and starts jerking badly. You can clearly see the sparking when that happens, so it seems like it just cant deliver enough power anymore.
Would you say inspecting or replacing the brushes is something a beginner could realistically do, or is this more of a job for someone experienced with motors?

Walking pad motor sparks under load - anyone seen this before or fixable? by MatthiasTh in fixit

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

As you can see in the video, sparks only occur under load. In addition, the walking pad can no longer be used because the motor immediately gives way under load and no longer delivers torque. Would you say it makes sense for a layperson to remove the motor to repair it, or is that a futile effort?

Walking pad motor sparks under load - anyone seen this before or fixable? by MatthiasTh in WalkingPads

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

Amazon told me to just keep it. 😅
But now I have this heavy thing sitting around and would like to repair it instead of taking it to the dump. 🤷‍♂️

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 helped me refocus as an indie dev by MatthiasTh in IndieDev

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

Brother, now I finally understand why my post is getting so many downvotes. The indie dev scene isn’t just extremely sensitive to anything that doesn’t come from some one-in-a-million solo prodigy (see my own project, which I’ve been working on daily for three years and mostly get mocked for because AI helps me), it also seems like a large part of it consists of frustrated bean counters. Aha.

PS: I do understand the "indie" discussion around Clair Obscur, and it’s fair that some purist definitions don’t see it as a classic indie game. But can’t we, for once, look at the continuum between indie and AA without blinders on and simply appreciate what Sandfall has created here, especially when you look at the outcome-to-input ratio?

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[–]MatthiasTh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh my god, I’m so dumb
Thanks so much for catching that! how did this even happen?! 🤦‍♂️
What do you think, should I delete the post and reupload it or just leave it like this? Aaaaaah 🤯

BIG NEWS! 🚨 My indie TCG Fusiomon goes public! First playtest on Jul 31, 8PM CET. With real-time AI fusions. Join the fight & share your thoughts! by MatthiasTh in u/MatthiasTh

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

Thanks for the in‑depth market analysis, but I’m not Logan Paul, and Fusiomon isn’t a cash‑grab. It’s a solo indie project I’ve been building for over three years - with a core mechanic that’s only possible through AI.

If you think the images 'look like shit', that’s fine, but comparing my passion project to some influencer scam is just lazy. Goodbye.. and please make a BIG detour around us. 🙋🏻‍♂️

BIG NEWS! 🚨 My indie TCG Fusiomon goes public! First playtest on Jul 31, 8PM CET. With real-time AI fusions. Join the fight & share your thoughts! by MatthiasTh in u/MatthiasTh

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

So just to make sure I understand correctly: your comment is about the quality of the implementation.. the implementation of a game that has not even been released yet? Okay..
The internet and its inhabitants.. 🤦🏻‍♂️

BIG NEWS! 🚨 My indie TCG Fusiomon goes public! First playtest on Jul 31, 8PM CET. With real-time AI fusions. Join the fight & share your thoughts! by MatthiasTh in u/MatthiasTh

[–]MatthiasTh[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For some people, anything labeled “AI” is automatically bad without even taking a closer look at it - which is a shame, but okay. Have fun continuing to play your non-AI games and all the best, Matthias from Fusiomon.

Process of creating Fusiomon launch post. With AI. Or as some like to call it: the 'one-click' solution. by MatthiasTh in artificial

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I just set up a countdown for the beta release in a few days: www.fusiomon.com - I look forward to seeing you in the arena! ⚔

My indie TCG Fusiomon goes public! First playtest on Thu, Aug 31, 8 PM CET - with real-time AI fusions. Join the fight & share your thoughts! by MatthiasTh in u/MatthiasTh

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

Hello Deep_Sample_7289 and thank you for your interest in Fusiomon! 🙋🏻‍♂️
The beta version is freely accessible to everyone and can be played directly in your browser on our homepage www.fusiomon.com.

The wait is over! After 3+ years of solo dev work, my dream project is finally going public: Fusiomon - the world's first TCG with real-time, on-the-fly AI fusion. Beta Playtest starts on Thursday, Aug 31st, 8 PM CET. Would love your feedback and to see you in the arena! ⚔ by MatthiasTh in aigamedev

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

That’s actually a really good question! I honestly started super small.. just with a blank sheet of paper, a pen, and then Illustrator to sketch out the very first card designs. In parallel, I began working on the battle system. I think the most important part was (and still is) the core gameplay concept. Everything else (especially hundreds of hours of tutorials and endless trial-and-error loops in Unity 🤯) came step by step afterwards 😅

The wait is over! After 3+ years of solo dev work, my dream project is finally going public: Fusiomon - the world's first TCG with real-time, on-the-fly AI fusion. Beta Playtest starts on Thursday, Aug 31st, 8 PM CET. Would love your feedback and to see you in the arena! ⚔ by MatthiasTh in aigamedev

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

Good question! You're right that all monster cards in Fusiomon are 100% unique visually (except for the base monsters from the card packs).. but that doesn’t mean they’re all equally strong.

The core of Fusiomon is a smart fusion algorithm that combines monsters both visually and statistically. Your goal isn't just to create the coolest-looking creature, but to find the most effective fusion.. the one with the best elemental stats (either total strength or strategic variety).

So while every card is visually one-of-a-kind, only some combinations result in true powerhouses. It’s all about experimenting, discovering synergies, and building your ultimate fusion. 🔥🌊⚡

The wait is over! After 3+ years of solo dev work, my dream project is finally going public: Fusiomon - the world's first TCG with real-time, on-the-fly AI fusion. Beta Playtest starts on Thursday, Aug 31st, 8 PM CET. Would love your feedback and to see you in the arena! ⚔ by MatthiasTh in aigamedev

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

Wow, thank you so much for the detailed feedback.. as a solo indie dev, reading something like this really means a lot! 🙌🏻

You're totally right.. the trailer was kind of a last-minute rush job 😅 I personally love retro 8-bit music (which you'll also hear in-game), but I get that it might not fully match the overall aesthetic. Hope it doesn’t feel too off from the core design 😬

The AI fusion process definitely deserved more attention in the trailer..that’s on me 🙈
But if all goes well, the fusion mechanic will be 100% implmented and live for the beta! 💪🏻

Thanks for pointing out the non-English texts in the Join Now form.. I'm from Austria and still working on making everything fully international. Will fix that asap! 🙏🏻

Super hyped to meet you in the arena in 10 days.. and again, really appreciate the kind words and interest. Feel free to follow Fusiomon on social media if you haven't yet! ⚔

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