Wednesday sprint report
Added 2019-02-13 19:38:56 +0000 UTCSprint target: polish 1.4 Beta then release 1.4
Days worked: 11/20 | Pomodoros logged: 86
Task points completed: 52/168
I worked on the "Failed Operator" path today. The idea is that the PC can fail to make it as a field agent, and be retrained as an analyst, which we thought was a cool potential backstory for your agent.
Today I had an experience that demonstrates a big improvement in our new dev process. I had the idea to create a Failed Analyst/Really Failed Operator lifepath, wherein the PC fails to make the grade as either an analyst or an operator, and takes a job in admin support instead.
"CIA typist goes undercover as a prostitute" is a super hot story, and one that I definitely want the game to support in the future. But it's not part of the current sprint, so – instead of working on it because I was interested in the idea, which was my natural inclination – I made a note of it, and stayed focused on the task that was actually in the Trello.
Keeping focused on critical tasks is a really big productivity improvement, which I really think is going to make the dev cycle less fucking glacial in 2019.
Next dev day is Friday. I really can't wait to get back to work on the game – it feels so exciting to me right now! Humble thanks to all Patrons for making this whole thing possible.
Link to the Trello
Comments
Hey thanks, Tyler, I really appreciate the feedback! In the run up to releasing the Beta, I was worried that people wouldn't enjoy the Lifepath, so the positive response has been very exciting. :-)
Crushstation
2019-02-14 11:33:19 +0000 UTCHey Crush, I just wanted to say this, but I love what you've done with the latest beta version of the game. It does a great job of you really getting into the role of the agent, and it seems like you guys have put in a lot of great work into this. I'd like to say that I can't way for the next full build, but I want you to be happy with it, so take your time and keep up the great work!
Tyler
2019-02-14 00:51:53 +0000 UTCThanks, Szloob, I truly appreciate the support! Welcome to our awesome community :-)
Crushstation
2019-02-13 20:53:35 +0000 UTC
