To explain it in more detail what exactly this update brings, I have to explain the process behind it. I noticed that the engine became slower and slower over time especially at bigger screen sizes, rendering it impossible to keep a steady 60 FPS frame rate, especially when using maps with numerous sectors. The rewrite required me to split up the custom objects into arrays of primitive data types such as Integer, Float, Boolean, Uint, etc., interestingly making the code more readable (?). There are also many, more efficient loops, algorithms, and so on implemented, intertwining to some extent the rendering and game logic. This version is called ULTRA, always when creating a rewrite of the engine I for some inexplicable reason that way. Anyways, I will soon create my GitHub repository to share the source code of the engine. As of now the UI is very rudimentary and basic, however soon the font rendering will be reintroduced.
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Sorry for not updating, I've been working on the code documentation i.e., my pre-scientific research paper on this very topic. The video uploaded uses music I do not own, the music used is „Northern Lights“ by Paul Hardcastle. Thanks until next time...
Running at 60 FPS, cry harder Python denouncers. Implemented all of the DOOM I and II visual rendering features, only feature missing to call it the Build Engine is Slope Rendering, hence this is the next and final step towards replicating Build.
Teleportation is finally implemented, and I fixed the previously anticipated bug/problem of the drawing rules. The only aspect missing truly are the slopes, nonetheless I do not know how to implement them. Hence I'll update the UI for now, Felix
After implementing Non-Euclidity, I implemented a wall collision-system. Now I can finally work on actual teleportation. After this I'll work on slopes (finally). There are still problems with fill (drawing) rules. Anyways thanks for watching, Felix
Added so-called Billboard support, similar to wall rendering, yet the line segment turns towards the player position constantly. Extending this method I could add semi-transparent walls, but that's for tomorrow, as well as cleaning up the code. Felix
Presentational video to the progress of my engine, the rooms with the billboard, i.e. the Xenomorph are the exact same, rendered twice. This is the principle of non-euclidity within the engine. The movement was also heavily updated. Felix
Auto-chess meets Clash Royale in an intense strategic battle. Outsmart your opponent, hide your play and crush their armies! Empire Builder just got another major update, check it out! https://gamejolt.com/games/EmpireBuilder/558901
We're knee deep in multiple large features and "game feel". Quick peek behind the scenes in this weeks Dev Blog: https://bit.ly/2QmmaQM
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