DD EDITOR 2021 - status report
Added 2021-09-30 19:28:37 +0000 UTCUPDATE: 31st October:
The Dynamic Dungeons Editor is live now on Steam
Hi there,
I’m here with some great news:
DD Editor’s Unity version is ready, the development of v. 1.0. has been completed.
The bad news though is that Steam is only making it available after a verifying period of about 2 weeks, thus delaying the actual launch day. I didn’t know this in advance, sorry for that.
Mac version difficulties
The software is much better and more stable than the previous version of Editor, everything works perfectly on Windows but unfortunately, our programmers faced some difficulties with the version for Mac. Play options for Unity video are available both for Mac and Windows, but seamless looping is a bigger challenge for Mac, so looping videos might not be totally flawless in the first version on Mac. It’s interesting how this issue doesn’t come up on Windows, but we’ll do our best to correct it in version 1.1.
Stability above all
The main reason for bringing Editor to life was to create a stable, improvable, and modern software. So above all else, it’s going to be stable - this was a higher priority than filling it to brim with new features.
However, not all functions remained the same, thus you’ll encounter some great new additions:
- Images of any size can be uploaded and scrolled with fog of war. This way third-party mapmakers’ giant static images can be used and scaled to the right size without cropping with the new version of Editor.
- By default, Editor will save file paths for each story, but you’ll also have the option to save your story bundle when the story contains the videos, stories, and props in it.
- The size of each story can be increased without any negative side-effects on performance.
- The sound mixer lets you mute or adjusts the volume of the background video and the props separately.
- It's one application running in a freely resizable window, which opens a player window that appears on the attached display without any problem.
- You can add notes to the scenes, select another scene without leaving the scene editor, freely transform and group props, set different splash screens for each story, import particle effects, and VFX made in Unity, and more...
Moreover, Editor is faster, too: you’ll have almost no loading time when firing up a story.
Deadline and further development
You know me, I’m a maximalist, so I don’t feel great for missing my deadline and not having the software readily available on schedule, plus I’m also stressed about the Mac version. Yet, I have to realize that software engineering is a completely different matter than what I do, and bringing the whole project home is not entirely on me. Nonetheless, those in our programmers team are professional, enthusiastic, and ready for all challenges.
What's next?
All in all, every user can look forward to getting an email with a Steam key in October. This will let you install the software and the default assets DLC for free.
Before the email is sent you can expect to be notified again with a new post, so those not receiving it will be given the key in a private message. Until then, we're working on the help documentation to make your first meeting with the new Editor as smooth as possible.
One of my kind supporters, Patron, and beta tester IceUnicorn will stream a demonstration on October 4. Monday at 8 pm CET on Twitch where you can have a peek at the new software in action: https://twitch.tv/iceunicorn
Minor bug fixes are also expected for the current version of the Editor, but no new features, of course, the focus is now on the new version.
Thanks for your patience!
Comments
Hi Claudia, if you haven't received the Steam activation key, please contact us on mate.voros@dynamicdungeons.com
Dynamic Dungeons
2022-05-15 06:59:58 +0000 UTCHi I bought the editor previously and was told I could downloads updates free, but I cannot find where to do so...? Thanks
Claudia Briggs
2022-05-13 09:53:32 +0000 UTCThe feature that will let you use your own unity prefabs will come in May. I did not promise for this version that simply dragging a prefab or a unity scene will work, the operation and behavior of the Editor are more complicated, and the focus here was on making a stable version that could play the videos.
Dynamic Dungeons
2022-03-03 17:15:46 +0000 UTCI cannot import any custom unity assets. Doesn't even seem to try to load, like the buttons don't link to anything. Very disappointing...
Jacob Baisley
2021-11-29 16:26:51 +0000 UTCWe didn't receive a key code yet, any ideas on when they might be emailed out
Idle Games Club
2021-11-25 16:03:53 +0000 UTCAny news? I asked this question 4 days ago, and it seem to just be ignored. Also I tried the demo and it immediately crashed and gives me DLL error. Very bad start.
M M
2021-10-31 08:44:50 +0000 UTCAny news on the steam editor? keys being sent? delays? etc?
2021-10-31 06:09:11 +0000 UTCI just became a Patron - how do I get my hands on a Steam key? (I did not own a previous version of the software.)
2021-10-31 04:29:16 +0000 UTCI get that things don't happen on time (e.g. the editor will be released on 10/29) but what I don't get is the complete lack of communication. Seems like thumbing your nose at your potential clients.
2021-10-30 23:55:33 +0000 UTCSo what's going on with the new editor?
2021-10-30 13:50:42 +0000 UTCHey, like the others here, I did not get any email or whatever to get the steam version. Can you update us on how you will deploy those please?
2021-10-29 03:20:30 +0000 UTCJust checking in. Tomorrow is the 29th and I haven’t received a Steam Key yet. When will those be emailed out?
2021-10-28 20:51:38 +0000 UTCSo I bought the previous editor through the website a few months ago, When can I get this new version? When do the Steam Keys get provided?
M M
2021-10-27 14:00:49 +0000 UTCDeep breaths, my dice-rolling compatriots. This thing will be downloaded onto your machines before you know it. Can't wait to run sessions with this!!! : )
2021-10-23 15:23:38 +0000 UTC29th or 30th depends on where in the world you are I guess. Dates roll over at midnight, and we know location will affect that. So looking forward to test drive the new editor.
2021-10-21 14:01:32 +0000 UTCI'm confused by the release date. When I look on Steam it states the release is 30th but most people commenting here seem to think its the 29th? There's been a real lack of communication about the release of this, lots of unanswered questions in the chat.
Shaun Goddard
2021-10-21 11:55:41 +0000 UTCDD Editor will support dynamic lighting? (player sees only what his character is able to see)
Andrea Russo
2021-10-20 21:28:14 +0000 UTCSame here mine crashes at least once a session, and about every other time I try to add a background for a new part. I mean I love how nice it is to use, but it’s certainly a pain in my…
Jason Smith
2021-10-18 16:44:12 +0000 UTCLooks to be locked until 10/29. There was an issue with steam needing a 2 week verification period, and then he mentioned something being linked to the patreon and needed to resubmit it, so I'm assuming it's 2 weeks from that point as well hence 10/29. I'm slightly frustrated at the issue, I wish he'd just put a download link to something we can access sooner than later, the present DD player crashes for me once a session, and at least half a dozen times when placing more than one asset on a map.
Frank
2021-10-18 15:27:42 +0000 UTCOK we're past 2 weeks, where is it?
Jason Smith
2021-10-18 14:22:12 +0000 UTCI asked this earlier this year, and the response was that the new editor will not read earlier dd-files.
2021-10-15 19:15:35 +0000 UTCHow does a patreon supporter download the interactive maps as I cannot see how to do this
2021-10-15 10:30:38 +0000 UTCI watched a little bit of the Twitch stream, when you want to import a background, it will open an explorer window just like you were opening a file on your computer. You browse to the correct file location and click the background and it pops right into the "scene"
Matt
2021-10-15 01:47:58 +0000 UTCAnyone knows if the folder structure that I have for the current version will be portable/visible by the new platform/client ?
Enigmo
2021-10-14 15:54:20 +0000 UTCHey Sean. THanks for the reply. I have been watching a few videos on Steam to be prepared to run with this. I will take your word that this will simplify my life.
Enigmo
2021-10-14 15:53:26 +0000 UTCMy next session is on 23rd Oct. Is the unity version available from the website? It says it's in early access in Steam. Is there some way to get the new version of the editor in time for my next game? Or will I need to keep using the old editor/player? (I will literally buy this multiple times in order to be able to use it for my next game!)
2021-10-14 09:45:44 +0000 UTCsteam says it will be out on the 29th i got it in my wishlist https://store.steampowered.com/app/1694430/Dynamic_Dungeons_Editor/
2021-10-13 21:46:04 +0000 UTCSteam shows it to be out on the 29th so I would wait and just get it from steam.
2021-10-13 21:44:35 +0000 UTCI'm new to the group and was just wondering If I should buy the editor from the website or wait for the Steam release? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Don Turcotte
2021-10-13 20:26:08 +0000 UTCSteam is simply the most popular gaming software market place. Learning curve is next to zero, it is the most stable, popular, and secure way for DD to offer their platform to us. Listing it independently would be much more expensive and overall less stable.
2021-10-13 18:38:55 +0000 UTCCounting the days so cant Waite
2021-10-12 23:03:44 +0000 UTCCall me a dinosaur but how does Steam work? It seems to me I have to install a new platform, create a new account, enter more information, and have that continuously run on my machine (security, CPU hog, etc....) relearn a new platform before I can even get to using DD.... I am not too thrilled about that. More things that can go wrong, etc....
Enigmo
2021-10-12 14:45:32 +0000 UTCHello, how do I get the Steam Key for the editor of Dynamic Dungeons?
2021-10-12 01:33:03 +0000 UTCSteam put a 2 week hold on this like 10 days ago so hopefully by the end of the week it's out
Jason Smith
2021-10-10 23:49:53 +0000 UTCSo whats the current situation? Looking to get this the microsecond its available!
Vincent Warner
2021-10-10 23:25:14 +0000 UTCI am so happy I started a group up just because of this. you are awesome cant wait to see the steam version
2021-10-06 18:30:53 +0000 UTCReally excited for this. Hoping to use it for my first IRL session back since before the coronapocalypse.
2021-10-06 14:41:25 +0000 UTCSo STOKED! Your content takes the game to a whole new level, friend. No worries about the delay on Steam. I'm sure it will be worth the wait. : )
2021-10-04 22:32:59 +0000 UTCYou will get a key to activate it on steam
Daniel the Unicorn
2021-10-04 17:22:42 +0000 UTCThanks for the update and all the hard work by you and the new developer team. Can’t wait to see everything fully functional again on the Mac. I’ve been running all my d&d video map sessions on a Mac laptop too.
ScooterNH
2021-10-02 04:11:07 +0000 UTCStablility uber alles!! Grateful for that. I didn't buy this app via Steam though so do I need to migrate to Steam in the future for updates or will there be a downloadable binary (as I originally received it) for that?
2021-10-01 19:14:23 +0000 UTCCan't wait to try this out
Trevor Cassidy
2021-10-01 19:11:19 +0000 UTCBest news for editor. Bonafide dev team. Perfect platform. Downloadable 3rd party content from the Unity Store. Thanks for doing this.
JAMES HERRMANN
2021-10-01 03:09:32 +0000 UTCSorry to hear about issues with the Mac version, but i appreciate all the efforts to sort it out! My Mac has run your software in every D&D game I’ve run in the last couple years…it’s a required tool!
Eric Layton
2021-09-30 23:56:52 +0000 UTCCan you provide it outside of steam via direct download then remove the link when it finishes its review?
2021-09-30 21:42:28 +0000 UTCThis is going to be great.
2021-09-30 21:20:47 +0000 UTCI’m so excited for this!!!!
Taf Richards
2021-09-30 19:54:39 +0000 UTCI can’t wait!
Stephen Francesconi
2021-09-30 19:34:37 +0000 UTC
