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Explore interesting architectural sites on Pandora's Rock. I wonder whats in here? If anyone wants longer videos that's not a problem.

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Meet Peter De-Bole. Geologist Ex Great War Hero and slightly unhinged resident of Pandora's Rock in the upcoming open world adventure The Wickie! I'm sure he will be able to help you on your quest - or at least offer a cup of tea! 

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A throwback to the first version of the Sailors - this one was Nathan. Or Nigel. Or perhaps Neil? They all used the same illustration initially and it was only much later that they started to gain their own characters - longer hair, missing arms, a mad kilt and so on.

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Playthrough test for Day 3 - no NPCs

I will be doing a test walkthrough of areas for Day 3 later on today so that I can assess the accurate placement of the NPCs that the player will need to interact with and also judge exactly where clues are going to need to be.

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I spend ages trying to find a screenshot that will hold people's attention so that they can see what I am working on. In this case, this is an underground passage that is in a secret area and which has some of Troy Malin's old prototypes there for storage.

The actual risk to the player is minimal however I want to present it as if the player is in danger from these machines and also have a "What is around that corner" kind of feel to it, which can be hard to achieve. On testing it, because any kind of surprise frankly makes me jump, even though I knew that the S12 was probably around a corner I still went "WUHHHHH!" and my chair slid back, so it is doing what it is supposed to do. Also I never remember where I put things like this - making a player guide may be a challenge!

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The new version at last!

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BP_Spider needs a killswitch

Im building a killswitch so that spiders can be turned off simply causing them to go into a death state.

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Some fixes.

Pipe not attached to the wall properly.

Neville dialogue spelling mistookz

Ladder not connected to wall at secret area

Foliage EVERYWHERE at secret exit

Needs moar spiders.

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Why are you so damn dashing and awesome?

I find that the beard helps.

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Meet Hastur.

They are pleased to meet you.

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Devlog for today Sunday 9 may

Work Log

Sunday, May 9:

Neville's Dialogue:

Completed Neville's dialogue for Day 2.

Observatory Passageway:

Finished building and integrating the area under the observatory.

This new passageway connects the top of the island to the end of Smugglers Run, providing a safer route.

Intrigue Element:

Adding a giant spider on a loop patrol within the passageway to add an element of intrigue and challenge for the player.

Expected completion within the next hour.

PCG Volumes Optimization:

Converted PCG volumes to packed instances and actors.

Achieved an eightfold increase in FPS, significantly improving performance.

Next Steps

Finish Adding the Giant Spider Patrol:

Ensure the spider’s patrol adds the right amount of challenge and intrigue without being overly difficult.

Test the passageway with the spider in place to ensure it works smoothly.

Update Original Documents:

Reflect the latest changes and updates in your documentation.

Ensure all the narrative and technical updates are accurately recorded.

Ongoing Tasks

Continue Testing:

Thoroughly test the new passageway and Neville’s dialogue to ensure everything integrates seamlessly.

Identify and fix any issues that arise during testing.

Enhance Details:

Continue enhancing environmental details as needed to maintain visual and gameplay quality.

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Dialogue editing Neville

So today I am doing the dialogue editing for Neville. I need to work on his snappy dialogue and also explain why he is where he is and what he is doing there - which is entirely to guide the player to a secret area that will make their lives easier.

So, here I go. Also Neville says hi.

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Welp

I went out to look at what was liked on my tuimber and stuff as I haven't used it in years - I think my wife had been using it for a month some time ago as there is deadlock stuff and eye tattoo stuff in there.

Groovy. I'll not tell her then... MY ACCOUNT DAMMIT

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Hello fellow young persons.

I realised I havent posted in some insane amount of time - possibly as I forgot that Tumblr exists again. Blame it on my age if you like, NOT THAT IM OLD OR ANYTHING, I AM ONE OF YOU COOL PEOPLE.

Cough. Anyway - whats the old Tumbler community like these days? Is it a good place to hawk my knowledge and talk about gamedev and stuff or is it a big crater filled with anger and gatekeeping?

Inform a chap by all means! I can plug in my YOUNG PERSON HEARING AIDS if I can't hear properly.

Also hello!

I am the developer of the game The Wickie. I would introduce you to my team however there isn't one (except for my freelance artist who develops the character 2d artwork - she rocks). I will post up links and things Im sure if I start using the old Tumbler fella.

Some information about me. Im ...er.. about 52. Been developing games since I was 13, back in a far off time called the 80s. I have been sharing knowledge and making tutorials for 20 years or more, initially via my website 3d-palace.com which is still there but basically does nothing anymore as everyone prefers youtubery.

I have been working on the game I am on now for 4 years and its nearly done. I like Lovecraftian stuff when its done right, I like chocolate biscuits and I like bagpuss.

I also have 5 adult kids, two cute puppers, kitties and a lovely wife.

There ye go. Everything thats needed.

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Love this super lots

Alice bag from this store

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he did it