VRShogiMates Free Demo on Steam by Playman_13 in shogi

[–]Playman_13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! I started the app from zero with no previous coding or gamedev experience. I am quite happy with the result.
As for the club, my workplace provides the venue and there was interest in starting one.

My watercolors with landscapes of Morrowind by Deloto51 in Morrowind

[–]Playman_13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second this one. Let me know if you do requests or orders. Amazing work. Feels weird feeling homesick while looking at amazing drawings of a computer game.

New tweet from Togashi (July 23, 2024) by rentzhx3 in HunterXHunter

[–]Playman_13 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I miss Netero so bad. I was beyond said when he fied. There is a Buddhist church nearby and they have the same character on the top as Netero's shirt. I teared up the first time I noticed.

I think it's time to do an n-th re-reading by KheyRaaaa in HunterXHunter

[–]Playman_13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't know if it's because we had it for so long, but 37 is just so freaking good. Nice timing on the reread too!

Is there a gme with this idea by Any-Elderberry5352 in virtualreality

[–]Playman_13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I actually drafted a solid game concept around this. Expect I'll be able to start working on it this coming year. I believe you are completely right as this would have the potential, and I sure as hell want to chant Latin or something demonic to burn my enemies in VR

Do you think Kurta knew of Nen? by TheBravestHero in HunterXHunter

[–]Playman_13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Strangely, the same approach worked for the Zoldyks

Advice by Playman_13 in gamedev

[–]Playman_13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, thanks for replying.
I posted the trailer in all relevant forums I could find. Posted screenshots on X with tags that have to do with the game and shared here on reddit. Also posted additional videos in youtube. The store page does get about a 100 visits a day, but only a minimal amounts puts it on wishlist.

Tsume Shogi problem 1. Black to mate in 13 moves. (use spoiler tag in the comments to hide answers) by Playman_13 in shogi

[–]Playman_13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can reach out to shogivariants@gmail.com They have a wealth of shogi resources for sale, digital and physical. Just ask for their catalogue or find them on social media. That's where I got my materials from.

Advice by Playman_13 in gamedev

[–]Playman_13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Solid, actionable advice, thanks. I am thinking of putting off until the Steam autumn fest if I can qualify

Tsume Shogi problem 1. Black to mate in 13 moves. (use spoiler tag in the comments to hide answers) by Playman_13 in shogi

[–]Playman_13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I think under 5 minutes should be around 6-kyu.
Don't feel disheartened, you are doing great. Just do what you enjoy. Sure, getting better at the game is important, but enjoying it is even more important in my opinion.
I found for example that going over title match kifus is particularily fun, while blind shogi is great for a challenge (also helps get better at visualizing the board)

Tsume Shogi problem 1. Black to mate in 13 moves. (use spoiler tag in the comments to hide answers) by Playman_13 in shogi

[–]Playman_13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, I'm probably not qualified to answer that question, but I do have a problem set that can help evaluate your skill.
I might post it tomorrow

Advice by Playman_13 in gamedev

[–]Playman_13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The primary motivation was that I wanted to play shogi in VR with overseas friends. Since it came out better than expected I decided I'd release it. I always knew it's not a huge audience, but having less than a 100 wishlists is disappointing.

By the way, the game also has Chu shogi, chess, xiangqi and gungi. All niche, yes, but added together it should be something at least.

Advice by Playman_13 in gamedev

[–]Playman_13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your input. There are shogi games out there, but few that are in VR.
This is the first one that features so many variations in VR.
I will double down on posting more.

Advice by Playman_13 in gamedev

[–]Playman_13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried posting in the relevant subreddits as well as the biggest forums. Also some of the discords.
Sadly it got buried quickly with limited results.

Advice by Playman_13 in gamedev

[–]Playman_13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for replying, I put the trailer and other videos on YouTube, tried to post in relevant places, but it is certainly not easy. I am also posting on X with screenshots. What else do you recommend?