This was something I had on my idea box for a while, but I managed to implement a custom package system based on Google's Brotli compression. Basically, the game will decompress the game's files once on a safe location and the game would load the decompressed files. Compared to the current builds, the game doesn't have to decompress the files every time it starts up. All I need to make sure is to patch the files when the game is updated.
Maybe, at some point, I could add online updates. But that's a bit of a "pie in the sky" idea.
5 years ago
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Implemented Halva, a custom package system.
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Wrote a tool that installs the game's dependencies. That means Northbridge will always use the latest version of the Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime.
Added achievements. Because why not?
A small teaser for the next tech test.
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' Bandit Trap Open Beta!
Grab your rocket chairs, vacuums, and toilet tornadoes! Report one more time for our final beta! Live through March 23rd 6 am CET.
Complete quests based on the game!
Play the beta: https://bit.ly/BanditTrapBeta
Added a simple audio system to the launcher.
BIG NEWS: Your Bandit can wear a Game Jolt hat and shirt in Bandit Trap!
Defend your home or steal treasure in the open beta: https://bit.ly/BanditTrapBeta
It ends on March 23rd at 6 am CET!
Time for a bit of shenanigans: RPG Maker MV running on top of Tauri! This more future proofed framework means better performace and smaller file sizes. It does require some re-work in the engine, but it could lead to true cross-platform games.
A bit of an old but goodie coming back: Quick Load! In an upcoming update, you can jump back to where you left off with a push of a button.
This week's Fan Art Friday celebrates Bandit Trap! Accept the quest in your quest log to get started.
Defend your home or steal treasure in the open beta: https://bit.ly/BanditTrapBeta
Something something... Stuff that I worked on.
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