WHAT HAVE I BEEN WORKING ON?

You might have assumed I took a really long hiatus from the project and I didn't get much done in terms of actual stuff done, but that's not the case. I've instead been silently working on a lot of the key portions important for the game's function. While I was away, I worked on:

• Animatronic AI

• Storyboards for certain animations

• Programming certain mechanics

• Some sound design (Including jump scare sounds!!!)

I've managed to figure out a way to get the AI to work in a way that wasn't just timers going off and the animatronic moving down a specific path. I found out a way to make the animatronic move in an unpredictable and random path similar to how the AI works in FNAF 1. Not all animatronics will work the same way, but knowing that the more complex (which is still a little simple) is possible for a newbie to coding like me was absolutely motivating and helped the game move forward in development by a massive amount. A private test will begin tomorrow, and while this is only available to a select few, it's still a sign that development is progressing.

Above is a piece of the rough sketch animation for Freddy's jump scare animation! While it is still, again very rough, it is still progress and something to show off. I also started a bunch of other story boards and rough animations, but I'm not gonna show everything, but I might give some sneak peaks in the future!.

Speaking of Jump scares, I have been doing some work in regards to audio mixing, and having that audio apply in the game, and that includes the screams for jump scares! I can't show the audio yet, but it will be used in some other material in the future.

And finally, some mechanics that help you fend off the animatronics were coded in and work the way that they are intended to :D

ANOTHER IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

I am very happy to announce that the game is moving on from the Production and Prototype phase. The game has now entered THE ALPHA STAGE of development. Which means that some huge stuff will be shown off in the future, and also I will be a lot more active in showing stuff off for the game!

THINGS TO EXPECT IN THE FUTURE!

• First Story Trailer

  I've been promising this one for a while, but I think this is a lot more achievable in regards to where the game is in terms of development.

• Changes to the game page

  This is to be expected, but some more dope stuff will be added to the game page.

• Alpha testing applications

  This obviously won't be happening for a little while, but by the end of this year, I should have some applications open to people here in regards to letting people see the various alpha builds of the game in order to receive feedback and improve the game so it can move forward for the better when it comes time to transition to the beta stage.

• More Animatronic Reveals

  This is also to be expected. I've been promising to show this game's version of Chica and Foxy for a while and failing to deliver, but this will happen soon!

A MINOR ANNOUNCEMENT AND WRAPPING THIS UP

This will be really short as I really feel like this isn't as important. There's some more scrapped content that I'm willing to show off, and will show off when I get the opportunity.

Ok that is all for now, sorry for being so silent and not delivering on my promises. There will be issues in the future as well, but I promise stuff will be done. I will also be more active in the future so stay tuned! See you all later!

-Casey :P