Dev Report #16: Map Navigation, Gifts and Detective Board
Added 2023-09-05 15:24:01 +0000 UTCHey everyone,
We've been hard at work on the game, and today I'm thrilled to share some of the exciting new features and improvements we've been working on.
First up, we've introduced a new "Map Navigation" button, making it easier for players to move around the house. No more clicking through multiple locations to get where you want to go. Plus, now you'll see character icons on each location if they're present. So, if Olivia is in the kitchen on a Monday morning, her icon will be right there.
Next, we've revamped the conversation icons, allowing players to give items from their inventory. While this feature will get even better in the future, you can already use it to present evidence when a character is telling lies.
But here's the big one - the "Detective Board." When you're ready to accuse the culprit, you'll have to piece together who, how, and when the crime happened (We're still refining the design, but it's already an exciting addition). We've used Ren'Py's "Drag and Drop" feature to make this as interactive as possible, and we're excited to explore more possibilities with it.
We're also in the early stages of implementing a seasonal system. Events will occur depending on the month and day the player is in, but this feature is just getting started. We have big plans to expand it with more events in the future.
Stay tuned for more updates on minigames and new scenes with Isabella. We can't wait to share more with you.
See you soon, and take care!
