What's this?

Hey. I'm John. I'm studying Computer Science and Games Technology at university. Unfortunately university takes up a heap of my time so I don't have alot of spare time to do one of the things I enjoy the most: making games.

Yeah, I thought that studying Games Technology would be just making and playing games, too. But apparently not!

So to fulfill my need to make games during the semester, I'm be posting a game idea three days a week: Monday-Wednesday-Thursday. I'll be mainly focusing on gameplay rather than plots, but you may see some plots occasionally.

If I miss a day, go easy on me. It probably means I've got an assignment coming up.

This blog will launch on the 2nd of August 2010. If you would like a reminder when it launches, subscribe to the RSS feed.

Creating a universe

Recently I've been making a lot of progress with my 3D engine, and therefore the game utilizing it, Contention. Most of it is stuff that you won't notice like tweaks in draw distance and focal length. Notably, though, it has crosshairs and a zoom button (the beginnings of a HUD), planets and these rings:



These rings (which may be a space 'road' to major places in the final game) are currently the most complex object in the game. They're great for testing the upper limits of my 3D engine. Also, the zoom view has a night vision effect, as shown below, and the AI can now shoot.

Spare time materialises

I have recently finished my first semester of my study at University. I am doing a degree in Computer Science and Game Technology. This means that I will have some free time to do the last touches on Birdy and get it sponsored.

Sponsors

I've submitted Birdy to two sponsors, and one responded with some constructive criticism, and I am waiting for a response from the other. After attending to their suggestions and more play testing I just have a few more adjustments to make, then I'll submit it to more sponsors.

I've also uploaded it to FlashGameLicence.com.

My laptop is currently away for repairs and for some reason the replacement computer I am using refuses to export Birdy correctly so progress will be halted my laptop is returns.