WIP - Return of the Tube
Added 2023-07-09 20:30:34 +0000 UTCHere's a look at some stuff I'm working on that will be coming soon in the next dev build. Firstly, the feeding tube is back by popular demand along with some new options for a liquid diet. So far I have chocolate, cheese sauce and lard, but I'm open to more ideas. So if you have any let me know in the comments.
Secondly, I'm getting the round body hooked up and animated so there will be another body shape option soon. I've been trying to get rolling to work in this physics engine, but so far I haven't found a good solution. For now, it will just have to waddle like the other body types.
While I'm on the subject, here's a behind the scenes look at the tech behind the blob physics. Every blob gets divided up into these particles which kind of act like squishy springs along the surface of the mesh. Inside it there's a simple skeleton that holds the positions of the hands, feet and head.
By animating the skeleton, the particles jiggle along with its movements. This is great for waddling since the surface particles like to follow the skeleton. However, it's terrible for rolling since the skeleton does not like to follow the particles. So if I roll the blob, the skeleton gets left behind which is no good. I'm going to keep trying other methods and hopefully I'll find a way eventually.
Comments
Nah, you're not an idiot. That's the next logical thing to try. And I did try that too, but the results were also pretty bad. While the particles follow the position of the skeleton nicely, they don't like to follow the rotation. So the skeleton just kinda twists the wad of particles in on itself rather than rolling the whole body like a ball.
blobygon
2023-07-10 16:44:24 +0000 UTCI'm sure I'm probably going to sound like an idiot, but is it possible to roll the skeleton first?
GraniteAssFA
2023-07-10 16:24:07 +0000 UTCI like them. These would be perfect for a stage just before becoming blob sized.
blobygon
2023-07-10 02:40:27 +0000 UTCOh cool! Hmm... I don't really have any ideas about what kind of shapes. Best I can think of is a bearly mobile size. Or a fatty that is still standing but is evenly fattened up. I'll show 2 refs of this idea: - https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/790004442396491838/1127757794485997668/the_book_of_the_fat_by_softestcore_dfvwda8.jpg -https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/790004442396491838/1127757794804772915/juicing_room_6_by_softestcore_dfyx6yx.jpg
SlimeyJayStudio
2023-07-10 00:27:53 +0000 UTCThanks! Those are some interesting suggestions and ideas for tube feeding. I could probably work out some kind of bloating and burping status effect, maybe even in this next build. I will definitely make more body shapes too and I'm open to suggestions. I'm thinking about having a poll soon to decide which one should come next.
blobygon
2023-07-09 23:54:59 +0000 UTCHey! The tube and the lardball shape has returned! Already going to see this as a great update. Maybe a suggestion for a tube feeding liquid, maybe some soda as a drinkable option or Ice cream. Helps round out the variety of drinkable options. I also really like how you explain your thought process behind making the blobs. Its really detailed and I can see you doing this on a smaller scale for the smaller sizes, whenever you get there. Its a cool system and I can't wait to see what other kind of shapes you come up with. The tall one is hilarious to me, since it looks like her fupa got all her flab. But that's just me thinking loudly. I wonder if you are planning a top heavy or boob related body-shape. Or a body shape base on other blob types that artists have drawn that you haven't covered yet. I also had a thought, while on the idea of tube feeding, is if you had a idea to use a different tube feeding mechanic while in the storage room setting or the buffet room. basically, its a draggable item like the food items, and once its in the fatty is using it. Its a stronger tube feeder, so it works faster than the spawnable tube feeder. Though one thought I had I just want to bring up, you ever thought up a "bloat mechanic?" Where say if you use the tube feeder for a period of time, it causes the stomach to bloat like a balloon, causing the fatty to burp continuously for a while. Not WG like feeding the fatties, but just causing the stomach to suddenly expand for a brief time. This is just my idea I want to share, you don't have to use this idea whatsoever. Anyways, sorry for the long ramble. I want to give as much thought as possible in your brief updates and give you feedback when possible. Making my money's worth and all lol. The update looks really good and can't wait to play it, plus see future updates. Keep up the good work.
SlimeyJayStudio
2023-07-09 21:52:11 +0000 UTCAwesome! I can't wait to play. I love your animations
WildThiccens
2023-07-09 21:46:22 +0000 UTCProbably sometime this week
blobygon
2023-07-09 21:19:17 +0000 UTCI'm shooting for sometime this week.
blobygon
2023-07-09 21:18:58 +0000 UTCThat's a pretty good idea! I'll have to give it a shot
blobygon
2023-07-09 21:18:24 +0000 UTCNext build when? πππ
Suzy_D
2023-07-09 20:47:13 +0000 UTCCool. When do you think the next build will be ready?
GraniteAssFA
2023-07-09 20:44:52 +0000 UTCWhat about hopping/bouncing?
WildThiccens
2023-07-09 20:35:00 +0000 UTC
