Simplifying things

  What's been done?

• Improved the expression build so it's easier for Newman to add expressions and extra's to characters
• Tweaked the auto-conversion script
• Added an auto button to combat to speed up the grind
• Tweaked the code for the missions page
• Added a 4th time period: 3 AM
•   3 AM is when you can spy on the girls when they're asleep =3
• Worked on the tutorial script
• Traced a few images to get used to drawing (Yay drawing =D)

These last few weeks I spent most of my time trying to speed up the writing process. For Newman I added a button to the expression build that copies the expression and all the active extra's in a way my conversion scripts can read it. This way Newman doesn't need to type it all out (as that's quite a chore!). I also had to rewrite and add to the conversion script itself, there were some things that weren't working quite the way the should yet.

Rejoice! As I've finally had the time to sort out the auto button, so that you guys can just complete combat with the push of a button. The win percentage won't start out that high though, It's based on what faction you are fighting and the combat stat of both Ben and his companion.

We've also added a "new" time period. I say "new" because it already existed as a buffer, we hadn't given it a name or a purpose yet, it was just there so you didn't end up in the morning after going on patrol at night. We named it "3 AM" and it's when you'll by spying on the girls as they sleep and fiddle about in the lab, so basically, the fun stuff ;)

Work on the tutorial script continues as well, not as fast as I would've wanted, but I don't want to screw up the basics for you guys. Because if you get the basics wrong, you're gonna have a hard time later on. At this time I don't think I can finish the video this month, especially since Newman keeps coming up with new things for me to do T.T

What's next?

• Making Shar mobile, she'll be in different rooms depending on the time
• Adding truckload of grenades Newman made
• Figure out custom cursors
• Adding the dialog
•     Which should be a lot quicker with the improvements I made =3
• Killing a bunch of bugs that I'll no doubt find 
•    Or find some code that needs optimizing!

Personal shit
Sooooo, I've been "drawing" a bit and actually been enjoying it, so much so that I wish I had more time for it.. But the game comes first! The reason I used the quotes is because so far I've only been tracing, I have only been tracing and I don't know if that can be considered drawing :P. Either way, it's been fun, very useful for getting used to digital drawing and drawing in general (Haven't really drawn before this.. So yea.. Still getting used to lines and shapes xD). Who knows, maybe at some point I'll be doing my own goodie packs! Also here is the image I traced.

Hopefully I'll be bringing you guys a build with my next post! =D
A very busy Akanoes