Hi again, I’ve been sketching out the new environment on paper for the past few days. I’ve already fleshed out the story events, mechanics, and puzzle mechanics that will appear.
The next step is the blockout, and that’s what I’m here to show you.
The blockout is used to test how your design works. I’ve been doing it this way since the game’s first environment, but I’ve improved with experience and by studying in my spare time.
I think the result is the best one yet. One of the advantages of the blockout is that it lets you get a feel for scale using just a few cubes; incorrect scaling relative to your character can break immersion even with stunning graphics.
You’ll have a much less repetitive environment that will make you want to know what’s around the corners.
Like all development processes, this is iterative, so it may change over time.
Thank you for your support!