Feb 19, 2016
Fishing Planet - alex
Hey there fellow anglers!
As promised (with a slight delay) today we are going to share some details of things we currently have in development.
After launch we have been gradually transforming Fishing Planet into a high-quality product and were battling basic issues each indie game faces during the OBT.
Before new year our team scaled and we have managed to deliver series of event-driven updates to add fun to the game and freshen your fishing routine.
At the same time it came to our mind that iterative and event-driven updates do not let us concentrate on our dream - building a vast world with a ton of options for challenge and exploration. Sharing and competing would be the cornerstones of this world.
Therefore, we have decided that implementation of multiplayer mechanics is our TOP priority and we should sacrifice events for some time to boost the development of multiplayer mechanics. Ironically, without proper challenge no competition gameplay can be ever possible - this is why to make a leap ahead we had to make several steps back.
Probably the most important thing about fishing in real life is the constant challenge you face - "Will your regular techniques work? Did you read the environmental changes correct? Will you have enough time to explore and discover the spots, where should you go first?"
A great mix of known and unknown an eternal rivalry of human rational spirit (the feeling of control) and nature's unpredictability and power.
All of that meant we need to tune and improve the very heart of Fishing Planet:
And the last but not the least - we are making the game more user-friendly day after day.
All of the things we have mentioned above and mentioned in Status Report #1 (and some more) are going to be introduced in an update scheduled for early March.
Simultaneously we are implementing the multiplayer infrastructure - and will have the things in closed beta in Mid-Late March.
We shall gradually update this post and make edits, so feel free to ask questions in the comments and share your thoughts.
Tight lines!
As promised (with a slight delay) today we are going to share some details of things we currently have in development.
After launch we have been gradually transforming Fishing Planet into a high-quality product and were battling basic issues each indie game faces during the OBT.
Before new year our team scaled and we have managed to deliver series of event-driven updates to add fun to the game and freshen your fishing routine.
At the same time it came to our mind that iterative and event-driven updates do not let us concentrate on our dream - building a vast world with a ton of options for challenge and exploration. Sharing and competing would be the cornerstones of this world.
Therefore, we have decided that implementation of multiplayer mechanics is our TOP priority and we should sacrifice events for some time to boost the development of multiplayer mechanics. Ironically, without proper challenge no competition gameplay can be ever possible - this is why to make a leap ahead we had to make several steps back.
Probably the most important thing about fishing in real life is the constant challenge you face - "Will your regular techniques work? Did you read the environmental changes correct? Will you have enough time to explore and discover the spots, where should you go first?"
A great mix of known and unknown an eternal rivalry of human rational spirit (the feeling of control) and nature's unpredictability and power.
All of that meant we need to tune and improve the very heart of Fishing Planet:
Fish AI
- Introduction of fish fatigue - the more tired the fish is the lower its power is and the lesser load it can create. Each species now gets tired differently, some create only several bursts of energy and then get shocked, some like smallies will fight until the very end.
- Introduction of hiding spots for fish - now Fish AI can determine the underwater objects (snags, stones, holes with plants) where it can hide. If the fish determines an underwater object close to itself it shall try to escape to that place. When a fish enters such a place you can get snagged due to plants and other trash.
- Detailed tuning of fish physical body parameters to simulate its movement in water when you reel it in and it resists, how the body turns in the water and how the trajectory of fish movement changes.
- Fish escape due to ultra-high line tension or low line tension tuned. Do not leave your line slack - the fish may get rid of the hook.
- Fish sizes/weights now vary significantly. The hook size is still a factor you need to keep in mind but the overall impact on the size of the fish you can hook and catch is now a lot less strict. You can now catch a unique using a small hook, if you manage to fight it somehow =) So don't relax it is getting a lot less predictable
- Improving distribution AI and diminishing hot spots
Item durability system
- Items are now separated in two groups - items that wear out due to daily use (clothing, rod cases, etc) and items that gradually wear out per each use (tackle).
- The more load you put on tackle the faster it will wear out and if you exceed max loads it can break instantly.
New Load Indication
- Casual angler Indicator now demonstrates which specific part of your set up is under load, letting you react and lower your rod thus projecting load on reel and not line or rod. This way you shall need to use the tackle wisely and move around with the rod with attention during the fish fight.
- Pro angler Indicators a more detailed indicator for pros that fight monsters and when seconds to reaction matter (and they will, they will)
Drag
- Reels will now have 6, 8 or 12 drag positions thus giving you more control.
- Drag setting are now distributed equally per each position, no more exponential growth
- When drag works it light up on the UI
Chat overhaul and improvement
- Private chat now functional
- Chat overall redesign, addition of chat settings and much more
- Minimized chat now available - because but sometimes you just want to enjoy the beauty of nature in Fishing Planet staying connected with your friends
Addition of Private rooms
- Two types of private rooms introduced - solitude private room and a room visible to you and your friends only. (friends of your friends will not see the room, no)
And the last but not the least - we are making the game more user-friendly day after day.
Settings menu overhaul and controller support
All of the things we have mentioned above and mentioned in Status Report #1 (and some more) are going to be introduced in an update scheduled for early March.
Simultaneously we are implementing the multiplayer infrastructure - and will have the things in closed beta in Mid-Late March.
We shall gradually update this post and make edits, so feel free to ask questions in the comments and share your thoughts.
Tight lines!
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