The Mantle now takes 2 feathers to light, and stays lit even after death. This means Mantle mode is finally a useful game mechanic, instead of just a prototype. :)
Razorvine visibility improved: Razorvines are now brighter and higher contrast. They also emit spiky needle-like sparkles, that better communicate their hazardous nature.
Hearts map improved, and heart block puzzle revised to prevent the possibility of weird block states.
Now if “FullFX” is disabled (helps improve performance on slower mobile devices), the feather-get effects now omit the lens ring. I tried making a non-lens low-spec variant of the ring effect, but it wasn’t the lens shader slowing things down on mobile devices, it turned out it was just the sprite size. Still looks pretty nice with all the other particles though.
Improved visuals on map (7), removed and changed razorvine locations for better gameplay, and made a few other changes for clarity.
Fixed disabled terrain collision in “Hearts” map (6).
Fixed potential timer appearing on title screen bug.
Fixed no-Mantle-reset bug.
Fixed Heart blocks allowing hits on disabled axis, under some circumstances.
Added code for upcoming rain system replacement.
Rain Emitter.
Fixed Heart block bug.
Fixed typo on Pyramid map (4), corrected “Mantel” (as in shelf) to “Mantle” (as in conceal, or as in the feather group of a bird).
Next up
I just finished a written Q&A with UK-based ScouseGamer88 :)
Interview: https://t.co/auWt2KlSAr?amp=1
Kickstarter: https://t.co/bKv1yitLTv?amp=1
Adorned in her appropriately cubey attire, Gable brandishes a legendary blade.
I finally get to post this for April Fools! :D
Full size: https://t.co/Lx6lzq8Z5L?amp=1 (5120 x 2880)
With the help of some hearts Gable flaps her way up a steep ascent :)
Hi all, Down Ward is over 200% funded, and it's still going! I just wanted to thank everyone who has offered their support in any way. Thank you all.
Down Ward's Kickstarter has passed its funding goal! :D
It's still going, with over half the campaign time left. Thanks to all joining in, & to all helping to spread the word!
Kickstarter: https://t.co/bKv1yitLTv?amp=1 Thank you: https://t.co/gMPlz1pojF?amp=1
Down Ward has been funded! 🌕 🦉 ❤️ Thank you all so much. :)
💟 Thank you message: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fisholith/down-ward-game-ow…
I was going to put up the Ascii art April Fools banner, and then realized I needed to make a Kickstarter version of it. Happy April Fools, all. :) Kickstarter: http://bit.ly/DownWard-Kickstarter
Down Ward funded all 4 original stretch goals, and is still going. :)
24 hours left!
I've added one last stretch goal. Thanks to all who have supported in any way, by pledge or word of mouth!
💟 Kickstarter: https://t.co/n368bEIFT3?amp=1
Down Ward is on Kickstarter now! :D
Kickstarter: https://t.co/bKv1yitLTv?amp=1
Website: https://t.co/T0DELsjQQL?amp=1
A backer from my prior Kickstarter suggested a pre-launch countdown + link, & they made this gif for me, because they're super nice. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fisholith/down-ward-game-ow…
They made 3 of them actually. :)
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