This Godforsaken Rock - Combat Demo

Devlog

• Minor Update: AI and Performance Improvements
  April 01, 2024 by PajamaWolf

  Hey all, Since my return to US at end of February I have had less time to work on this project, but expect regular updates at least once a month, half backend optimizations and half features and impro... Continue reading

  
• Feature-Complete version is out!
  March 01, 2024 by PajamaWolf

  Hey all, As promised, the complete version of This Godforsaken Rock: Combat Demo is out! I have been traveling with two kids and 11 pieces of luggage for about 48 hours, and am currently in a complete... Continue reading
• Penultimate Demo Update: 0.7.6.0 (My Smart is Broken)
  February 20, 2024 by PajamaWolf#Major update

  Hello everyone, The final pieces are in place for the combat demo, and I wanted to share this stable version before I do some last-minute polishing. Expect the official release at the end of February,... Continue reading

  
• Small update: 0.7.5.1 (Catch Me If You Pan) aka Swing is a Lazy Jerk
  February 13, 2024 by PajamaWolf

  Hello everyone, Small update today, as I fixed a visual bug that was really making the game hard to play. I've referenced a problem where, when panning in certain ways, the terrain kinda flickers. The... Continue reading

  
• New gameplay video, bug crushing
  February 11, 2024 by PajamaWolf

  Hey all, I've just posted a new, much higher quality gameplay video where you can hear my silky voice. Seriously, I am terrible at speaking and playing, and there's apparently a holiday going on where... Continue reading

  
• This Godforsaken Rock Update 0.7.5 (Glad, Tutorial Combat)
  February 08, 2024 by PajamaWolf

  Hey all, New update is up, and it's a meaty one. You can expect a vastly improved tutorial system, better lighting, and hardware acceleration ! (That's right, up until now I've cruelly forced your CPU... Continue reading

  
• Oh Shit Moments (belated warning: profanity)
  February 03, 2024 by PajamaWolf

  Have you ever had an "oh shit" moment when building something? "Oh shit" moments usually start like this: - Something isn't working. - I can't quite put my finger on what that thing is. - This might m... Continue reading

  
• A Teeny Update - Sound issues, med supplies
  January 31, 2024 by PajamaWolf#Minor Update

  Hey all, If you know me at all, you know I have perpetual JAR issues. This time, I had to manage the resource path for the sound files incorrectly. Anyway, it's all working now, and I took care of ano... Continue reading

  
• This Godforsaken Rock 0.7.4 (The 'Pew Pew' Update)
  January 31, 2024 by PajamaWolf#Minor Update, #New feature, #Art Upgrade

  Hey all, Today marks one month since I posted the original This Godforsaken Rock demo. I've been able to put out several updates since then, focusing on dramatically articulating the presentation of t... Continue reading

  
• Major update version 0.7.3 (Update loop, graphics, UI overhaul)
  January 26, 2024 by PajamaWolf#Update

  Hey all, Ending the night with a new update. I've been spending the last week overhauling a bunch of stuff that needed it. In this new version, here's what you can expect: - Smoother gameplay, as the... Continue reading

  
• Arty Party
  January 22, 2024 by PajamaWolf

  Hey all! Just spent a pleasant day working on pixel art. It occurred to me that my original splash with the space background and the rocket launch over a planet doesn't really capture the feel of the... Continue reading

  
• Warfare Information
  January 10, 2024 by PajamaWolf#combat information

  Hey all, I've stepped onto one of those classic designer traps, and failed my Reflex save. I know my combat engine back and forth. The Bandits do not fear me. I've memorized every stat (because I deci... Continue reading

  
• Refactoring is Not Malarkey
  January 09, 2024 by PajamaWolf

  Hey all, I spent a decent chunk of time the last few days lamenting over a graphical glitch. Hours spent neglecting my children, 'forgetting' to sleep and eat. Hours I would not have spent if instead,... Continue reading

  
• Early version of combat demo launched
  December 31, 2023 by PajamaWolf#demo, #first release

  Hey all, For those interested in seeing an early version of what I'm planning to release by February's end, I've removed some of the more depressing bugs from this combat demo. In an experience that s... Continue reading
• Splash Zone
  December 17, 2023 by PajamaWolf#Commentary

  I think this dev log needs a little art. So... you're stuck with mine. Here's the current version of the splash screen. In a previous life I took a graphic design course. I don't know if anything stuc... Continue reading

  
• Upcoming demo end of February 2024
  December 16, 2023 by PajamaWolf

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  #Pre-release

  Hey all, I'm a hobbyist developer with a passion for game design. Two years ago, while iterating on a core concept dear to me, I stumbled on a prototype that seemed to have promising gameplay. I've si... Continue reading