Descension

Devlog

• Descension v 0.1.4.8 - 3/29/2021
  March 29, 2021 by Arkytoothis

  Slowly but surely making progress. After experimenting with a URP version, I am still undecided if it will be worth the effort. I am having several issues with lighting so for now I will continue to u... Continue reading

  
• Descension v 0.1.4.7 - 11/13/2020
  January 10, 2021 by Arkytoothis

  Getting back to work on Descension. I am upgrading the solar setup in my van over the next couple of weeks so I will be able to continue development. Progress will be slow for the next few weeks but w... Continue reading

  
• Project Update - On Hold
  December 03, 2020 by Arkytoothis

  Project is on hold for the foreseeable future. As much as I love this project, it is a huge undertaking for a solo developer. I need to be working on something more short term, so I have begun work on... Continue reading
• Descension v 0.1.4.6 - 11/6/2020
  November 06, 2020 by Arkytoothis

  Finally got around to implementing a Questing system. My current vision is that the player can be on a single quest at a time. A quest consists of multiple, randomly generated objectives. Objectives c... Continue reading

  
• Descension v 0.1.4.5 - 11/1/2020
  November 02, 2020 by Arkytoothis

  Version 0.1.4.5 Added MiniMap panel Added Quest panel Started implementing Npcs Added basic inventory management Added some Undead enemies Enemies can now equip weapons... Continue reading

  
• Descension v 0.1.4.4 - 10/29/2020
  October 30, 2020 by Arkytoothis

  This has been a pretty big update. I have added a weather system package that I am very happy with so far. I have had to make a few changes including switching from forward rendering to deferred rende... Continue reading

  
• Descension v 0.1.4.3 - 10/23/2020
  October 24, 2020 by Arkytoothis

  Adding lots of functionality back in. A lot of it isn't very useful currently but I will continue to add content as development continues. Starting to see some fps dips in Harbor Town, the island isn'... Continue reading
• Descension v 0.1.4.2 - 10/19/2020
  October 20, 2020 by Arkytoothis

  Everything is proceeding smoothly. Adding the skydome, clouds and new ground textures has really imporved the look of the Forest Island scene. Ive starting implementing volumetric fog though it needs... Continue reading

  
• Descension v 0.1.4 - 10/15/2020
  October 16, 2020 by Arkytoothis

  Slowly adding more functionality back. The Save/Load system is a rewrite which I'm not 100% happy with yet so changes will be upcoming. I am mostly ok with the loading screen so far though i'll be twe... Continue reading
• Descension v 0.1.3 - 10/11/2020
  October 11, 2020 by Arkytoothis

  Trying out a more automated update workflow using butler. v 0.1.3 * More improvements to Main Menu * Added patch noted to Main Menu * More detail added to New Game scene * Action bar added, not yet fu... Continue reading

  
• Descension v 0.1.2 - 10/10/2020
  October 10, 2020 by Arkytoothis

  This is the first build using butler so fingers crossed everything works. Basic gameplay loop (minus encounters) now in place. Its not fun yet but the most basic systems are working well together with... Continue reading
• Descension v 0.1.1 - 10/5/2020
  October 05, 2020 by Arkytoothis

  First update. Mostly still testing out itch functionality. Main Menu Scene - Added placeholder options. Added simple playlists to all scenes. Test Island Scene - Added door to Test Dungeon. New Game S... Continue reading

  
• Project Under Way!
  October 04, 2020 by Arkytoothis

  I am currently in the process of converting the project to a different render pipeline. I tried using the newer HDRP but have had to make too many comprimises so am porting everything to a new built-i... Continue reading