Caverns of Evil

Devlog

• Resurected...?
  February 20, 2023 by JaredBGreat

  Its been almost a year since my poor planning for backing up a project of this size plus a hard drive error led to an end to development that had become way too frustrating. I finally managed to recov... Continue reading
• More, but exhaustion...
  March 28, 2022 by JaredBGreat

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  I'm reducing the price here and on Steam because there are some bugs I really don't think I can fix at this point. Its a fun game, but I can't charge what I was with a bug that occasionally freezes al... Continue reading
• Music is Here!
  March 21, 2022 by JaredBGreat

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  ##music, ##soundtrack

  OK, version 1.1.4 involves just one thing, the addition of a soundtrack. Yes, I do have an original soundtrack, too (there are advantages to have more interests than you can keep up with). Most of the... Continue reading
• Settings, anyone?
  March 21, 2022 by JaredBGreat

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  * Added an options page for configuring sound, graphics, and input sensitivity * Pure melee mobs are less consistently stupid when they can't reach the player (though they are sometimes still quite st... Continue reading
• Its getting Steamy in here...
  March 16, 2022 by JaredBGreat

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  Within the next few days Caverns of Evil should be on Steam, assuming it passes the review process. Was I ready for this? Have I gone too far too fast? Possibly. The seriousness of setting up and acti... Continue reading

  
• Another "Last" Update (bug fix)
  March 15, 2022 by JaredBGreat

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  Fixes a bug where archers kept there hit boxes after dying, becoming obstacles... Continue reading
• One Last Fix
  March 13, 2022 by JaredBGreat

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  While this is basically done -- adding much more would make the file size too big for Itch. However, there were some bug fixes and improvements that were lost the last time the t-pose-on-death bug cam... Continue reading
• Release...I guess? The end? Maybe...?
  March 07, 2022 by JaredBGreat

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  OK, I supposedly released this. Admittedly, this was because of a combination of getting tired of working on it and frustration with strange bugs that would appear when updating. Its hard even to say... Continue reading
• Alpha, and a freeze and major systems / core features
  March 03, 2022 by JaredBGreat

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  Added some art under the start screen and abandoned a lot of plans that crept in as a result of "feature creep" (or just dreaming too big) early in development. I'm now calling this alpha. I don't pla... Continue reading
• Archer Fix and Better Graphics
  February 27, 2022 by JaredBGreat

  * Goblin archers can now move again. * VSync is now enabled on Windows (Linux graphics seems to have done it anyway) * Default graphics setting is now "good" instead of minimal (...and I know I need a... Continue reading
• Back to Small Patches...?
  February 26, 2022 by JaredBGreat

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  This is likely the last of the small patches, I think. Next time should be an AI overhaul and probably a large increase in mobs. Features include: * Smaller Level Sizes, not getting so huge so fast *... Continue reading
• Preparing for some Major Changes
  February 26, 2022 by JaredBGreat

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  The updates so far have mostly been small, incremental patches, and that includes the last one. But its time for a shift in that approach, starting with a major AI overhauls, one that will move away f... Continue reading
• Character Controller Overhaul
  February 22, 2022 by JaredBGreat

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  * More optimized and smoother character control * No more being knocked into the air by mobs * No more getting caught on a 4 inch step * Added game controller / gamepad support (game play only, not UI... Continue reading
• Did Unity Just Screw Me?! (emergency bug fix)
  February 21, 2022 by JaredBGreat

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  This just fixes a bug where the Wand of Fire would crash the game -- due, apparently, to Unity spontaneously deleting an object reference linking the projectile to the AoE explosion. (Really?! Why?!!!... Continue reading
• Time for a (very tentative) roadmap / wishlist...
  February 18, 2022 by JaredBGreat

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  The following enhancement are included in this update (hopefully): * Stormbow should no longer ever start out firing when selected * Wand of Fire now has buffed AoE that bends around obstacles in the... Continue reading
• Getting Closer
  February 18, 2022 by JaredBGreat

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  * Level size now progresses as was intended * Badly place mobs should now be removed * Mobs a slightly less talkative and only are heard if within 64m * Added a loading screen between levels, allowing... Continue reading
• A Toast to You!
  February 15, 2022 by JaredBGreat

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  * Added toast system to announce item pickup (perhaps other things?) * Fixed bug where player would take damage from non-present pool because the y position dropped a little too low. * Melee attack wh... Continue reading
• Ice ...bugs
  February 13, 2022 by JaredBGreat

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  Indev 10: Fixed a bug where the player could glitch through walls at corners Added ice physics -- its slippery now Indev 9: Fixed bug with where boom-mob (destrogorgon? destrogon) was not using navmes... Continue reading
• Better Pathfinding and Animation
  February 12, 2022 by JaredBGreat

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  AI pathfinding has been optimized and somewhat improved Removed some glitchy animations Improved level quality control; it is now completely impossible to get unbeatable levels (very rare before), as... Continue reading
• Don't spin me right round!
  February 11, 2022 by JaredBGreat

  * Collision, with mobs or otherwise, will no longer spin the player character around. * Mobs have more advanced hearing, and can detect gun shots in the same room or by line of sight. * Reinstated abi... Continue reading
• More Senses for Monsters
  January 31, 2022 by JaredBGreat

  * Monsters are now able to hear and feel, and will aggro if touched or if a weapon is used nearby. * Weapon sounds will not disappear when the weapon is put away. * Better detection of the ground, lea... Continue reading
• Fixed broken archer animations
  January 19, 2022 by JaredBGreat

  Fixed broken archer animations... Continue reading
• Fixed wands and Swords
  January 17, 2022 by JaredBGreat

  Wand and sword class weapons now remain in the inventory properly when moving to new level and also work. Nerfed basic goblin to serve better as base level troops... Continue reading