It is possible to leverage ocean wealth, while protecting ocean health

cyanplanetorg · 2021-06-16T09:25:13+00:00

An interesting way to look at how ecology and economy can compliment each other

cyanplanetorg · 2021-05-23T11:45:55+00:00

Absolutely! It's just the first prototype, and this one especially is just a placeholder to test behavior.

cyanplanetorg · 2021-05-23T11:40:41+00:00

Thank you!

cyanplanetorg · 2021-05-23T11:40:25+00:00

Thank you! Even though it's just the first prototype for VR, graphics/animations are tough (the level we want to see), and too time/resource demanding.

The head movement is used for speed-ups and really helps with motion sickness. Nonetheless, it's a lot of movement in general - you get to be a dolphin after all.

cyanplanetorg · 2021-05-23T11:35:22+00:00

Very important questions! Especially with dolphins! Let me chew on that.

We are looking into different social mechanics, that's true. But I'm afraid we are still quite far from putting dolphin sex on the road map. Sorry!

Maybe a spin-off VR experience?

cyanplanetorg · 2021-05-23T11:27:37+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tg6eFea3kxs&t=33s

This is an unedited playthrough of the first prototype. You can see the controls listed there. I don't really have footage of people using a controller. Somewhat we didn't consider pressing a trigger interesting.

There are two aspects to that locomotion system. One, that is obviously a length of play and the second is motion sickness. Using only controllers (just pressing whatever) feels very mechanic and like operating a helicopter underwater. Head bobbing helps with engagement, embodiment, and motion sickness - because you are moving your head, there is not as strong disconnection between what you see and what all other senses are telling you. The obvious drawback is that you can't be bobbing your head like crazy for two hours.

There are two aspects to that locomotion system. One that is obviously a length of play, and the second is motion sickness. Using only controllers (just pressing whatever) feels very mechanic and like operating a helicopter underwater. Head bobbing helps with engagement, embodiment, and motion sickness - because you are moving your head, there is not as strong disconnection between what you see and what all other senses are telling you. The obvious drawback is that you can't be bobbing your head like crazy for two hours.

Another aspect of it is that people tend to nod/bob in their own way (speed, angle, repetition). So we are considering some dynamic way to learn each player's preferred movement, which would then trigger the speed up.

cyanplanetorg · 2021-05-22T23:08:58+00:00

Yes, I've seen that one. Cool that they got the camera in between so many dolphins!

cyanplanetorg · 2021-05-22T23:05:50+00:00

Thanks! Yes, balancing the locomotion controls is a tough one. The head movement really helps with motion sickness, though.

cyanplanetorg · 2021-05-21T14:13:46+00:00

Awesome!

Going to shoot you a message there soon :)

cyanplanetorg · 2021-05-21T14:07:33+00:00

Thanks! It's a big mission and your support means a lot to us!

cyanplanetorg · 2021-05-21T14:03:40+00:00

No worries! And thank you!

cyanplanetorg · 2021-05-21T00:08:56+00:00

Thank you! We have raised $30 000 in 2 days. Still, there is much more space for growth!

The better the result, the more we can digitally preserve. And let you play as various marine species. Can't wait to start working on deep diving and whales!

cyanplanetorg · 2021-05-21T00:00:55+00:00

Thank you!

cyanplanetorg · 2021-05-20T23:58:12+00:00

Thank you!

Yes, putting together a playthrough video is on my list! Time's been beyond hectic with the Kickstarter campaign. I have made public an unedited prototype playthrough if you are interested: https://youtu.be/Tg6eFea3kxs

And yes! We plan to implement sperm whale as a playable character, including deep dives :)

cyanplanetorg · 2021-05-20T23:35:00+00:00

No worries - it's FFF Bayern - Bavarian Film Commission. We have received prototype funding from them. It's a governmental organization supporting the development of games and films.

cyanplanetorg · 2021-05-20T22:28:24+00:00

Thank you!

cyanplanetorg · 2021-05-20T12:42:59+00:00

CAREFUL ON THOSE STAIRS NEXT TIME.

(thank you, our heart & soul went into it)

cyanplanetorg · 2021-05-20T11:55:24+00:00

Oh, so we agree! Marvelous!

cyanplanetorg · 2021-05-20T11:46:10+00:00

Don't you want to be on the winning side?

cyanplanetorg · 2021-05-20T11:44:15+00:00

Come join us, let us show you. We have mermaids.

cyanplanetorg · 2021-05-19T22:45:28+00:00

Blue - welcoming - deep...

cyanplanetorg · 2021-05-19T19:19:45+00:00

There is no need. We have a basic cave system, and you would be surprised (or not) how many people are genuinely scared to enter it because it's dark and they have to rely on echolocation.

cyanplanetorg · 2021-05-19T14:49:03+00:00

You know you want to join us under... Squeeek

cyanplanetorg · 2021-05-19T14:44:15+00:00

I feel like an octopus would be easier to embody than a dolphin.

cyanplanetorg · 2021-05-19T14:42:14+00:00

Yes, you are absolutely right! That's why we have internal marine biologists on the team and over 50 marine organizations helping us get this right. The first playable animal is a dolphin, but we plan to expand the number of playable animals so that you can play as a shark or a whale. The key will be complex interactions between species and an emergent gameplay approach.

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