Author: Jaqueline
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Are you bored? Adding a Notice Board to JodelTown | Weekly Update #31
A new notice board has been introduced to provide players with engaging odd jobs around the town, alleviating down-time while offering rewards.
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Adding a Game Codex | Weekly Update #30
This week’s update introduces a new in-game codex that tracks encountered characters, learned Austrian terms, and other useful game information.
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Modular Austrian House Update | Weekly Update #29
This week, I shared my progress on a new modular house setup after learning from a GameDev.tv course. I improved upon the original design by adding wall thickness and interior walls and designed it in a very Austrian style.
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Adding Cultural Context to my Game | Weekly Update #28
This week, the focus was on enhancing the game’s representation of Austrian culture through NPC conversations. By incorporating Austrian idioms and terms, players can better immerse themselves in the experience. A ‘Cultural Context’ feature will explain these terms as they appear, aiding understanding while adding local flavor.
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Adding a Game Map | Weekly Update #27
This week I am showing off the new game map I have added to JodelTown. No more getting lost in my game!
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Of Carrots and Houses | Weekly Update #26
Just a mini update due to travel based absence – looking at some carrot crops and modular house updates.
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Name Reveal, Steam Setup & Retargeting Animations | Weekly Update #24
Announcing the name for my cozy life sim game set in the Austrian mountains and I also have successfully set up the Steam back-end. In-game I have retargeted 120 anims and revisited the Unreal Engine 5 retargeting tools, with some happy surprises.
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Of Secrets, Chests & Books |Weekly Update #23
This week I fixed numerous bugs but also introduced exciting new features, like hidden secrets, treasure hunts, and collectible books that enhance gameplay and lore. Additionally, chests have been added for loot and inventory management.
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