Hi!
In this diary, we will share some information about the game map and talk more about weather and temperature which will play a crucial role in the game.
Haven’t read our 1 and 2 Dev Diary yet? You can catch up on them here: #1 Dev Diary| Base Building and Campfire #2 Interactivity, Character Model and Animals
Please keep in mind that the game is still in progress, so it may not reflect the final version. The graphics and gifs we’re showing today represent the current state of the game.
Map and Zones 🗺️
Recently we’ve made progress on the game's map. We started by drafting initial sketches and dividing the map into zones.
Each zone will differ in terms of visuals, vegetation, weather, and terrain. The player’s access to these areas will depend on their character’s progression. Since each zone is unique, players will easily be able to identify which zone they’re currently in.
Here’s an initial sketch of the zones:
🔹Zone 1: There will be some grass visible under the snow, healthy trees, and water in puddles
🔹Zone 2: There will be snow on the trees, more snow on the ground, and water in puddles
🔹Zone 3: There will be dead trees here and there,and frozen puddles.
🔹Zone 4: Only dead trees, frozen puddles.
Weather System🌦️
The game will feature a dynamic weather system that will impact environmental temperature. Different weather conditions will change every day so there is always a feeling of uncertainty and motivation to be prepared, especially for snowstorms which may occur drastically impacting temperature.
Our team has been working on the weather system recently. Here is a prototype of different times of the day and weather conditions. Keep in mind that these may not reflect the final version.
Snowstorms ❄️
The game will offer a side mechanic of snowstorms that will occur randomly without any warning. This event will bring various effects and impact the temperature, the player and the environment.
Temperature 🌡️
As written above, each zone will also have a different temperature. That’s why our game designer has been working on the temperature system—the temperature will directly impact the player, adding another layer of immersion to the survival experience.
We have designed a temperature system that dynamically changes temperature value based on:
🔹 Weather - The current weather will affect the temperature.
🔹 Location on the map - Different areas of the map will have different temperatures, players will have to strategies which places are currently available and which are inaccessible considering their current equipment (clothing, resources, etc.)
🔹 Time of the day - Temperature will change based on time of day
🔹 Shelter, Heat Source - Being in the Shelter or nearby of the fire will impact temperature as well.
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