Hey everyone!
I know it's been a little quiet here lately, so I wanted to break the silence and share what I've been working on.
The Phone System is Here!
First up, the in-game phone system is done, and I'm pretty excited about it. It’s a simple system, but it has everything it needs: a messaging app, WaveChat, and our own version of Instagram, WaveGram.
To be honest, this is a feature I've wanted to implement for a long time, and I finally got the chance to build it. Yes, I know a phone system is a pretty common feature in many games these days, but it truly makes the world feel more alive and really helps with player immersion. Let's just hope it's not full of any serious bugs, haha.
Experimenting with AI Animation
Out of curiosity, I also spent some time testing out AI animation tools. The results were surprisingly not bad. I don't think I'll be using them in the game just yet, but the progress in this tech is impressive. It might be a great option for some simple animations in the future, once the models get a bit more advanced. The main advantage is how easy they are to create, but just like any AI tool, getting a good result takes a lot of trial and error.
Episode Progress & Release Target
Right now, I'm working on the last three events for the current episode. As I'm writing this, I'm deep in the event with the trio of girls from the Waves Kings. I'm aiming for a late October / early November release.
On a more personal note, I want to be transparent and say that my work speed hasn't been at its peak lately, due to a lot of big things happening in my life. There's my wedding, which is coming up very soon, some health issues to take care of, and just a million other little things. But I'm doing my best to balance everything.
Thank you for your patience and incredible support. It truly means the world.
MrJet