UI updates (0.1.8 beta preview)
Added 2019-07-18 17:55:54 +0000 UTCHello everyone,
although the game is not that old yet, some parts of the user interface could use an overhaul.
What you see here is a work in progress and just an example without any real connection to the game right now. (It's not Amy in the image and no scene or achievement has been unlocked)
What are the main changes and ideas for the UI:
- No more waiting times when stats (like love, etc.) change. Instead, the change is shown with an overlay screen that automatically fades in an out while you can continue playing.
- Depending on what is shown, the "show time" can be handled in a flexible way.
- It will support multiple messages at the same time or very close after one another (up to 4 or 5, not sure yet)
- There will be bifferent icons and colors for the different stats changes (love, affection, anger, etc.)
- The icon images will be more or less "filled" depending on the corresponding value (e.g. 60 love would mean a heart that is 60% filled will be shown)
- Info on quest changes, etc. will also be displayed that way in the future (probably not directly with the first update for the new UI)
- A new type of information will be available: "Scene/Event/Appointment unlocked!" (probably not directly with the first update for the new UI)
- It supports left menu shown and hidden, please check the image below
- Transparency of the black image part could/might be connected with the transparency setting from the settings, that are already used for the semi transparent black image that is shown behind the text. Not sure about this one yet.
Left menu shown (Amy love is just fading out):
I hope you like the changes.
Darkhound
Comments
As the creator of the game, you're entitled to think outside the box. While Angela may have only been 5' 1", the "new" Angela could be any height or proportion. I just thought she was one of the prettiest East Indian girls I've ever seen.
JerseyBoy3100
2019-08-11 14:40:32 +0000 UTCShe would fit in quite well, that's for sure. But she's also too close to Yvette in proportions. The next new girl will probably be slim and tall and not so top heavy (e.g. like Carla, Jessica's sister) to keep things balanced.
Darkhound
2019-08-11 13:55:22 +0000 UTCYou already have a girl with indian background. Natasha. Right now I don't have any plans on adding new girls. But I'm not ruling it out for the future.
Darkhound
2019-08-11 13:51:53 +0000 UTCThank you :)
Darkhound
2019-08-11 13:49:53 +0000 UTCJHB, I know just who would be the perfect model to base her on. The late Angela Devi was beautiful, sexy woman with a tragic story, but she could come back to life here. That is of course if the developer is interested. She even has the right proportions.
JerseyBoy3100
2019-08-11 00:21:30 +0000 UTCHi Mr. Darkhound, Would u consider adding an Indian girl in future?
2019-07-26 17:19:02 +0000 UTCI'm sorry, but I've never released an android version. Other people made a conversion.
Darkhound
2019-07-26 06:11:04 +0000 UTCWhen new version for android user? And thx for the great game!! I would love some chubby girls :P
CJ
2019-07-25 22:33:28 +0000 UTCComparing previous it is a very good :) Love your game:)
2019-07-22 23:22:41 +0000 UTCThank you very much :)
Darkhound
2019-07-21 08:16:43 +0000 UTCThe game is not linear, so there is no "next scene".
Darkhound
2019-07-21 08:16:32 +0000 UTCThanks. Not right away. It's enough work as it is to change everything over from the old logic. Most of the information you really always want to get. It will disturb the game flow a lot less than the old logic, since you just continue playing.
Darkhound
2019-07-21 08:15:29 +0000 UTCAs a recent patron of yours I wanted to take a minute and thank you. The renderings in your story remind me fondly of the works of Alberto Vargas who was an artist that the old Playboy magazine used back when it had style, class and real eroticism. Thank you for the call back of the 50's and 60's pin-up type art work. You've made one old man pretty happy.
Mitch Hansen
2019-07-20 22:44:58 +0000 UTCIs there anyway to add indicator towards goal for unlocking next lock scene? For specific characters.
2019-07-20 16:19:55 +0000 UTCNice feature. Will we be able to select which type of info message to be displayed or deactivated it at all ? ( like you did for the hint icons in the phone ).
Monsieur X
2019-07-19 21:01:33 +0000 UTCHaha, and what about the UI changes?
Darkhound
2019-07-19 13:51:41 +0000 UTCThank you very much. I'm glad you like it.
Darkhound
2019-07-19 13:51:25 +0000 UTCThanks buddy!
Darkhound
2019-07-19 13:51:03 +0000 UTCThanks :)
Darkhound
2019-07-19 13:50:57 +0000 UTCHaha, that's one way of putting it :) No worries, I'm not easily offended. I'm not really an UI designer, but I try to make it better.
Darkhound
2019-07-19 13:50:52 +0000 UTCSo Amy gains Love when the Player looks at Jessica's Rack and it is an achievement. Think he deserves a well done for that feat. (I did read the text, just decided to trust the picture more, for fun of course)
nissebrygger
2019-07-19 11:39:49 +0000 UTCgreat idea !
2019-07-19 07:46:26 +0000 UTCBout time the ui became as sexy as the girls
pikminbiomaster
2019-07-19 05:07:07 +0000 UTCImpressive!
pmsrw3
2019-07-18 19:43:41 +0000 UTCThat looks awesome! The game is already very user friendly and the UI is pretty easy to understand, but aesthetic improvements are always a big plus. And the more useful data, the better.
Bender 13
2019-07-18 18:39:17 +0000 UTC
