Hi @rickard@SwiftWolf ,
I found your projects fascinating and believe that by combining your talents, you could elevate the JaimesAscent demo to the next level.
Here are a few suggestions:
User-Friendly GUI: Integrate the Lemur library to add a start/pause/resume menu.
New Game Mechanics:
Limited Attempts: Set a maximum number of tries to complete each level.
Checkpoints: Include restart points in case Jamie falls through a gap.
Additional Level: Introduce a second level to expand the gameplay.
Joystick Compatibility: Ensure compatibility for both the game and the UI.
These changes will significantly improve the user experience and gameplay.
I had ideas to implement checkpoints (especially when trying to get some screenshots), and controller support. But I wanted to keep the scope limited to actually finish it. Nothing to say they canāt be added.
One regret is that I didnāt add a proper end state, but again, I wanted to limit feature creep and finish it during the weekend.
Gui, sure, but I wonāt add it. I have not experience with Lemur and no interest in learning it atm.
Honestly I havenāt tried the little demo that @rickard did, I have some experience with Lemur (itās the library I use for my GUIs). It would be interesting to work on this little demo ā¦
Iām not very good at designing , but I can create something decent so I can use it.
I had no idea how to start a pause menu (with the right theme ), but after a couple of hours designing and implementing code, we finally have a pause menu (press/resume + exit).
Hi @SwiftWolf
The GUI looks fantastic! Did you incorporate sound effects for menu interactions like opening/closing and button clicks? They are not essential, itās just my curiosity
We could organize a game jam. As soon as I have time, Iād like to improve the camera and character movements. The game concept is excellent, and adding a second level would be beneficial for experimenting with level loading. Iām also considering implementing checkpoints for player convenience.
@rickard , could you please share the original glTF file of the level? It would be quite helpful. Ideally, Iād like to restructure some AbstractControl components of the moving platforms to enable direct scene editing and adjustments to obstacle speeds and movements within the SDK. However, this would require a resolution for the issue I previously reported
Hi guys,
Iāve been making progress on the demo recently.
Key Improvements:
Optimized AbstractControls: Some are now testable within the SDK editor with Gradle projects (see fix #642; thanks @tonihele).
Optimized Pause Menu provided by @SwiftWolf : Pauses all game elements, disables player input (camera, physics and animations).
Added Checkpoints: Improved game resilience.
Fixed Minor Bugs & Enhanced Gameplay: Improved camera and player movement, added particle effects to the rolling ball and enable soft particles with TranslucentBucketFilter.
Integrated Physics Debugging Tool: For easier development and troubleshooting.
Updated Libraries: Updated all project libraries to the latest versions.
Wish List:
Joystick Support: (Past issues with lwjgl2 and Windows 11; see Issue #1925.
With lwjgl3, joystick inputs are detected differently than in lwjgl2, resulting in incorrect directional commands. This requires further investigation). ā Contribution Welcome
Music & Sound Effects: Enhance the player experience. ā Contribution Welcome
Multiple Game Levels: Demonstrate level loading/unloading for memory management.
Optimized Collision Shapes: (Requires original level .blend file) @rickard
Optimized Jumps: (Consider consulting @sgold for expertise)
Improved Physics on Moving Platforms (bounce effect): Especially during descents when Jaime is on top of them; see the 2nd picture (@sgold 's input might be valuable).
Collaboration:
The project has great potential. By leveraging everyoneās expertise, I envision developing a small demo with the jME mascot, inspired by the engaging gameplay of PS5ās AstroBot.
Anyone interested in trying the demo or providing artistic input is welcome to join.
@rickard , would you be interested in developing a second level for the demo?
Edit:
Rickard, to avoid altering your original project and its intended purpose, I created a fork of the project to expedite the changes. If youāre interested, I can submit a PR at the end of the work, or you can incorporate any useful parts directly.
In general, perhaps it is best to share 3d model files in .glb format (which includes the textures) in case someone is not using Blender.
Regarding the level design of platform games, I researched and selected some videos with intriguing ideas that might inspire you. But I donāt want to overcomplicate things, so feel free to create what you want.
Edit:
The game demo currently lacks a defined goal. A clear objective must be established for players to progress to the next level. Please consider this when designing future levels.
The simplest goal, as also suggested by the name of the game, might be to reach a specific point in the level.
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, but I can create something decent so I can use it.
