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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWIlnFezYlE
Implemented Halva, a custom package system.
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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.
Who did this?
Jump List returns in the next update.
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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
While I'm preparing August's Monthly Sync, I'm preparing a Trello board for the game. You can see what I'm working on here. https://trello.com/b/CjFyzH50/immortal-sins-game-development Pardon my dust, while I'm getting this up and running.
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!
Added the option to rebuild the cache. This will clear the cache and then decompress the files from the packages.
A small teaser for the next update.
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
A small teaser for the next tech test.
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