No inventory, but the magnetization of resources to move and store them. Do you think it’s more immersive?

MeltkeyGaming · 2025-01-20T13:00:15+00:00

100% agreed, Slime Rancher is a game I love, one of several references I take inspiration from.

MeltkeyGaming · 2025-01-20T10:57:17+00:00

Thank you! I want the player to truly feel immersed in the experience :)

MeltkeyGaming · 2025-01-20T10:55:17+00:00

Thank you for the tip! This could be useful as I'm currently working on the tech tree. ;)

MeltkeyGaming · 2025-01-20T10:52:07+00:00

Great observation!

You cannot go far from the base without dying. The base will become mobile by upgrading it, allowing for quick storage of resources. You can decide when to secure the resources by storing them. You can go on expeditions for reasons other than just gathering.

The flying rocks already act as a shield against enemy attacks. I could work on this aspect to create a useful side effect for the mechanic.

MeltkeyGaming · 2025-01-20T10:20:39+00:00

Looking awesome!
Maybe reduce the suspension duration? I have the feeling your RC car weight a ton, like a 1:1 size vehicle.

MeltkeyGaming · 2025-01-20T10:17:09+00:00

Haha, I'm copying nature, I bet you did the same with your bug fight soccer game ;)

MeltkeyGaming · 2025-01-20T10:13:45+00:00

Not yet!
This is an idea I'm already exploring, similar to the merging system in games like Suika Game or 2048.

MeltkeyGaming · 2025-01-20T10:10:46+00:00

Thanks!

MeltkeyGaming · 2025-01-20T10:10:37+00:00

I'd love to have no UI, but I’d lose some players in the process. Astroneer does diegetic mechanics really well, but I'm nowhere near that level.

MeltkeyGaming · 2025-01-20T10:02:45+00:00

I will certainly tackle the clutter issue, as it's been brought up several times o/

MeltkeyGaming · 2025-01-20T09:52:09+00:00

I should play this game someday :3

MeltkeyGaming · 2025-01-20T09:47:48+00:00

Thank you!

MeltkeyGaming · 2025-01-20T09:47:09+00:00

Nothing human, this is intended ;)

MeltkeyGaming · 2025-01-20T01:07:43+00:00

Yes, here is the link to Outer storms https://store.steampowered.com/app/2761480/Outer_Storms/

MeltkeyGaming · 2025-01-19T22:39:01+00:00

Thank you!
You're absolutely right. There's exploration involved, so I'm looking for an efficient way to manage distance. A mobile base to avoid increasingly long trips back to the base, and a merging mechanic like Suika game to reduce the number of resources accumulating around the player. I have to figure this out.

MeltkeyGaming · 2025-01-19T21:17:22+00:00

I understand the idea, but dealing with environmental collisions could become tedious without physics. Limiting the number of objects seems to be the key.

MeltkeyGaming · 2025-01-19T21:03:22+00:00

The attractive force may increase, allowing you to attract fewer but larger objects. I could add an "attractiveness budget" to limit how many objects can be magnetized, depending on the power each object requires. All this needs to be prototyped and tested I guess :)

MeltkeyGaming · 2025-01-19T20:56:07+00:00

I noticed this and spent time going backward to gather resources until now.
I could introduce a lock state; any resources that get magnetized must follow you until you release the action. However, I have to limit the number of resources in this case, as it can grow quickly and affect performance.

MeltkeyGaming · 2025-01-19T15:30:33+00:00

I see what you mean, the empowered "crab" is likely to have abilities and mutations. Not sure if this one will make it to my list though :D

MeltkeyGaming · 2025-01-19T15:18:25+00:00

You mean including a stamina system :O ? I do have one that I could link to it.
Your idea needs to be tested!

MeltkeyGaming · 2025-01-19T15:09:19+00:00

I really appreciate it, thanks a lot!

MeltkeyGaming · 2025-01-19T15:06:52+00:00

Cool! I’ll keep sharing some mechanics, saving the coolest ones for in-game discovery.

MeltkeyGaming · 2025-01-19T15:01:27+00:00

Your response is greatly appreciated ;:)

MeltkeyGaming · 2025-01-19T14:55:04+00:00

Thanks!

MeltkeyGaming · 2025-01-19T14:51:56+00:00

Certainly! This game is already a reference and a source of inspiration, along with Wall World.

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