Level ! Leak (pt 1)
A little sneak peek into Level !
Coming in Alpha 3...
2023-05-11 08:15:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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Update #9 (Alpha 3 Update & General Updates)
Hi everyone! It's the Dev. Firstly thank you for Everyone's patience 😊. Thankfully the past day I've been on the way up out of having Covid for the past week and now finally alot here can resume and Development can start back up! Since there is not that much to report on this week unfortunately:/ this update will mainly focus on what's coming up. Alpha 3.1, Level Polls, Gameplay Polls, and Stream Snippets to name a few! Now without further adieu, the main update:
Highlights:
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2023-05-10 02:12:48 +0000 UTC View PostSmall Development Delay
Unfortunately it looks like I (the Dev) am going to need to take a few days off development. I've had a great week but it seems my schedule lately has cought up to me and I've caught a bit of a bug :/ Hopefully it will pass quickly so I can get back to development and everyones comments and questions, but it looks like I'll most likely be out for a few days. In the meantime I'd like to thank everyone here for the immense amount of support and love for Subliminal and the whole development proc...
2023-04-30 06:41:40 +0000 UTC View PostUpdate #8 (Level 80, Level ! and Video Compression)
Lots of Updates!
Highlights:
Overall:
• Zoom system added. (Focal and sensor crop)
• Video compression filter added. (Blur+noise+color compression+sharpen)
• Crouch function added.
Level 80 (The Metro)
• Finalized entrance area & puzzle (video above)
Level !:
• Polished up with some collision and general bug fixes.
Coming Soon:
• Levels 80 & ! (Leaks)<...
2023-04-25 01:36:52 +0000 UTC View PostAlpha 3.1 Level Poll!
Vote for The Level you would like to see in the next Alpha!
The top-voted level will be in the 3.1 Alpha on release!
2023-04-21 09:31:21 +0000 UTC View PostEnviromental Build Livestream (April 22nd)
Due to some Level 2 animation work planned and some personal time needed the environmental build Livestream has been rescheduled for 10:00 am PST on April 22nd.
It is possible to squeeze the livestream in the 21st. But to avoid any rush or needing to cut the stream short, we've decided to push back the stream a day so we can all have a nice relaxed, and productive stream :)
Start time: 10:00 am April 22nd PST, 1:00 pm EST, 5:00 pm UTC.
Update #7 (Level 69 rework and 931 build)
Level 69 Environmental Rework!
Highlights:
Level 69:
Huge environmental rework.
Dynamic Rain Material made for street and sidewalk.
New "Power Fault" puzzle. (Video above)
Level 931:
First few rooms designed (Livestream).
Foliage optimized and more weed types added.
Procedural outdoor maze work started.
Coming Up:
• Environment Build...
2023-04-20 00:06:41 +0000 UTC View PostNews (Stream and Monday Update)
First News: The usual Monday Update has been delayed because of some stream complications but will be coming today at 3:00 pm PST.
Stream News: The stream did run as planned. Unfortunately the recording software used has had a problem with Discord (the stream platform) and after thoroughly looking though it does not have any usable footage. I apologize to everyone who was looking forward to the stream clips:(
Good News: After seeing the stream go so well (an...
2023-04-19 17:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostLevel 931 Build Livestream
Per the poll 2 days ago, we are going to have a Livestream for the build of Level 931!
In addition, a few days later there will be edits/clips posted here for anyone who would like to see the build but did not get to see the stream.
Start time: 10:00 am Saturday PST, 1:00 pm EST, 5:00 pm UTC.
Place: The Stream Room in the Subliminal Discord.
2023-04-13 05:10:58 +0000 UTC View PostLevel 931 Livestream Poll
We've been thinking of doing some sort of Livestream for an environment build for a while now and with the addition of Level 931 it seems like a perfect time!
There are a couple of ways this can be setup:
1. A Livestream on Discord as I (the dev) build and flesh out the main layout of 931, some details, possibly model some parts, light it up and add some post, etc...
2. Don't do a Livestream but rather make a few ~10 minute long timelapses/videos to post here with a bi...
2023-04-11 06:52:54 +0000 UTC View PostUpdate #5 (Level 188 lighting & mechanics finish)
Level 188!
Highlights:
Level 188:
Finished lighting touches on most parts of the Level.
Added a lot more ground debris and small environmental additions.
Polished a few puzzles and main mechanics.
Level 2:
Entity AI slightly reworked and improved.
Entity Animation work started.
Small linear section added at the beginning of the level.
Com...
2023-04-10 21:18:44 +0000 UTC View PostDev Update Schedule
We haven't had much of a schedule for development updates and it's about time we make one!
Development Updates will come Every Monday!
Extra updates will also come Thursdays if there is more news to share.
Updates will have sections:
Highlights: for the highlights of what is being worked on and what has been accomplished in the past week/half week.
Coming Up: for wha...
2023-04-06 09:27:28 +0000 UTC View PostUpdate #5 (Level 2 procedural generation)
Procedural Generation!
Highlights:
Cleaned up and polished the main generation framework. (Much more efficient)
Added a couple more hallway variations.
Dynamic lighting quality system implemented that increases lighting quality closer to you and turns down settings further away that aren't noticable. (Performance boost)
Coming Up:
• Level 931 building start and possible
livestream🤨
Invisible Barrier Issue Fix
Unfortunately, there seemed to have been a collision bug in the 2.3 Patch Release earlier today that made a big part of the Level 119 map inaccessible.
Fortunately though, everything has been worked out and there are no more collision bugs to be seen :)
All links have been updated and now have the patched release.
If you did download an unpatched version before it was fixed, you can download and replace it with the new version, and everything will sort itself out...
2023-03-30 05:54:19 +0000 UTC View PostAlpha 2.3 Patch Release!
A rather small patch compared to previous patches, but we've finally got through to some harder-to-fix bugs (aka Raytracing bugs) along with a few additions to Level 119! :)
Important Notes: Level 119 has been the main focus for additions and changes along with bug fixes (2 new rooms/puzzles).
All Raytracing bugs, including shadow puzzle bugs and all bright pixelated light-type bugs, have been fixed!
'The Hole' has been delayed due to some collision bugs, bu...
2023-03-29 18:59:01 +0000 UTC View Post2.3 Patch Update
The 2.3 patch is officially set:
March 29th at 12:00pm PST, 3:00pm EST, 8:00 UTC.
Thank you everyone for your support🖤
A patchlog will be coming out Tomorrow with new additions and bug fixes, along with a poll for the Next Alpha Level to release for testing!
2023-03-27 21:56:14 +0000 UTC View PostDepth of Field (Gameplay Poll)
A dynamic depth-of-field camera system has been in the works for a while and is ready for gameplay, but whether it would be a good addition is still in question.
Do you enjoy having depth-of-field in games? And do you think would it be a good fit for Subliminal?
*Picture samples are attached below*
Some specifics:
Instant transition (no blurry transition time)
Fairly weak at a distance but stronger blur the closer you...
2023-03-25 03:08:39 +0000 UTC View PostAlpha 2.2 Patch Release!
The Subliminal 2.2 patch is officially out!
Important Notes: Level 69 (Infinite Highway) is a new addition in this patch, so bug levels will most likely be higher in comparison to other levels.
The Official PatchLog is at the bottom of this post!
Patch 2.3 is planned for Mar 27th!
Number of Exits in each Level:
Level 37: 8 Exits
Level 119: 5 Exits
Level 69: 3 Exits
Download Link: 2023-03-21 02:59:28 +0000 UTC View Post
Patch Update
Due to a persistent crash bug in Level 119, the patch release date has been pushed back a day and is now set for:
March 20th
8:00pm PST, 11:00pm EST, 3:00am UTC.
Thank you everyone for your patience! These updates have huge amounts of work that go into them with a growing number of people contributing now and I'm so excited to release this patch with everything that has gone into it!
Official patchlog will be posted tomorrow!
2023-03-19 06:43:16 +0000 UTC View PostUpdate #4 (119 bug fixes and environment additions)
Finishing up bug fixes on level 119, including the underwater bug, can't run up steps bug, and others.
We were able to get a huge boost in performance for the suspended hallways (around 30 fps) and a slight boost for the Waterpark. AMD raytracing bugs in the suspended hallways are fixed, and some updated textures and geometric destruction were added!
The full patchlog for v2.2 will be posted tomorrow!
2023-03-19 01:56:45 +0000 UTC View PostUpdate #3 (Level 69 Recovery)
Level 69 is officially rebuilt and ready for release! This is a snippet of gameplay for everyone to get the feel for the atmosphere!
Patchlog and Level 119 updates coming very soon!
2023-03-17 06:45:33 +0000 UTC View Postlevel 69 Colorgrade Poll
Firstly, I apologize for the lack of updates lately, the rebuild has been chugging along though and Level 69 is rebuilt and very close to release-ready!
Final adjustments and tweaks are happening now which brings us to the color grade. These are the 3 final color grades, vote for your favorite and the winning grade will be used! :)
(Images are attached at the bottom)
2023-03-16 05:07:37 +0000 UTC View PostAtmosphere Poll
For those who have played both Levels 37 and 119, in which level did you like the atmosphere and feeling more?
And if you'd like to, why?
2023-03-12 17:00:11 +0000 UTC View PostSlight Patch Delay
Sadly, due to some curruption issues, the 2.2 patch has been delayed a few days.
The estimated release is now March 16th.
Thank you everyone for your patience while these curruption damages are dealt with and rebuilt. 🖤
Some more info: The curruption has mainly affected Level 69 and erased a fair amount of entity related code. Updates will continue with the rebuild of Level 68 and Level 119 bug fixes.
2023-03-12 04:41:55 +0000 UTC View PostLevel Poll
The final candidates from the discord Level Contest have been chosen!
Vote for EVERY level you would like to see added.
The level with the most votes here will be added to Subliminal!
This poll will end Mar 13th.
2023-03-11 05:02:21 +0000 UTC View PostUpdate #2 (Revised Tunnel)
Completely revised design for the main tunnel Exit in Level 69 (coming in 2.2 patch)
Also some cinematic and wireframe shots!
2023-03-07 06:24:24 +0000 UTC View PostUpdate #1 (Level 69)
Finishing up Level 69 with some enviroment tweaks, colorgrading, and fog adjustments!
2023-03-02 02:39:15 +0000 UTC View PostDiscord Invitation
To anyone who hasn't joined the discord: We'd love to have you! We have chat channels for game suggestions, tons of people ready to help with any game-related problems, an official bug report page for any bugs you find, and a place to chat and relax with people interested in Subliminal :)
Invite Link: https://discord.gg/subliminal
Storyline Poll
The balance between exploration and linear progression is a tough one.
Do you prefer a more linear progression to gameplay and puzzles with exits throughout a central path that lead to different levels? Or more exploratory gameplay where puzzles are spread out and found separately with no main path?
2023-02-27 03:24:45 +0000 UTC View PostAlpha 2.1 Release!
I'm so excited to finally release Alpha 2.1 to everyone!
Important Note: Level 69 (Infinite Highway) is ready for release but has a few bugs that weren't able to be fixed in time for today. Instead of including it in the next Alpha, since it is so close to done it will be added in the next patch!
The main event of Alpha 2.1 is Level 119 (Average Waterpark).
Other Notes:
The levels in Alpha 2 are fairly linear in contrast to Alpha 1. ( ...
2023-02-26 02:01:53 +0000 UTC View Post