It's been a minute since I've played bombs & bullets, nice to see you back. The game looks a lot better visually and I like the art direction. I got some supply trucks to farm some supply to get some bradleys, strykers and abrams. Luckily the ai decided to do nothing and my army mowed him down. I would love to be able to see the map when I have units selected and possibly right clicking the map to move the unit/squad. The progress is good and it's shaping up to be an interesting rts game. What are you planning on adding next?
The reason the AI didn't do anything is because there is no AI yet. There is a 'swarm AI' though, just just spams units in your general direction. Multiplayer also exists. It functions, but is kinda unstable.
Most of the complaints we have has been UI and info focused, so we're doing a UI overhaul now, mainly redesigning that sidebar. A big map screen is part of the plan. We'll also be adding a proper map select screen as well as a faction select screen, but there will likely still only be USA faction available then. That should be out by the next Demo Day.
Then, weirdly enough, we need to add 3D. Currently, we're severely limited in the number of tile types we can have due to them being 2D, which is why there's no transition tiles right now. Static 3D tiles would be a significant improvement. Everything else needs to stay 2D though.
After that, we need to get a fog of war system in. Vision / line of sight/ not being able to shoot through hills, is actually already in but we need to be able to present it visually. That actually ties in with tiles as well.
Then AI, that'll be the big one, but I actually think that will be an easier one to implement. Basically just going to have the AI cheat a lot and copy the main logic from Command and Conquer: Generals.
Anyhow, cheers and hope to bring you an improved version in the next round.
Yeah, you need to select either AI or Swarm AI otherwise you'll win instantly. You can play around on the empty map just building your base and exploring if you like though.
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It's been a minute since I've played bombs & bullets, nice to see you back. The game looks a lot better visually and I like the art direction. I got some supply trucks to farm some supply to get some bradleys, strykers and abrams. Luckily the ai decided to do nothing and my army mowed him down. I would love to be able to see the map when I have units selected and possibly right clicking the map to move the unit/squad. The progress is good and it's shaping up to be an interesting rts game. What are you planning on adding next?
The reason the AI didn't do anything is because there is no AI yet. There is a 'swarm AI' though, just just spams units in your general direction. Multiplayer also exists. It functions, but is kinda unstable.
Most of the complaints we have has been UI and info focused, so we're doing a UI overhaul now, mainly redesigning that sidebar. A big map screen is part of the plan. We'll also be adding a proper map select screen as well as a faction select screen, but there will likely still only be USA faction available then. That should be out by the next Demo Day.
Then, weirdly enough, we need to add 3D. Currently, we're severely limited in the number of tile types we can have due to them being 2D, which is why there's no transition tiles right now. Static 3D tiles would be a significant improvement. Everything else needs to stay 2D though.
After that, we need to get a fog of war system in. Vision / line of sight/ not being able to shoot through hills, is actually already in but we need to be able to present it visually. That actually ties in with tiles as well.
Then AI, that'll be the big one, but I actually think that will be an easier one to implement. Basically just going to have the AI cheat a lot and copy the main logic from Command and Conquer: Generals.
Anyhow, cheers and hope to bring you an improved version in the next round.
Definitely a lot of moving pieces but it all sounds like a solid plan! See you next time :)
I really don't understand how to play this game. Luckily every time I start up a match I win instantly.
Yeah, you need to select either AI or Swarm AI otherwise you'll win instantly.
You can play around on the empty map just building your base and exploring if you like though.
I did a bit! Before I forget, really nice assets by the way. Also, I streamed your game, and you can see the stream here:
Mucho Gracias! Much appreciated!