Nitis @NitisDev

Added a basic VR mode to my RTS. It took some reworking of the input and GUI systems to keep the code clean, but the result is fun... provided you’re not afraid of heights. #gamedev #indiedev #realtimestrategy #rts #virtualreality #vr

Replaced the old system where each unit had a single attack with one where they have a list of possible actions, each with its own conditions. This means units with more complex abilities will be possible. #gamedev #indiedev #realtimestrategy

Fog of war is now blocked by buildings (or smoke), making ambushes and infiltration possible. Vision-related systems (targeting, fog of war, radar, etc) used to be separate, but this update revamps them to share the same data & rules. #gamedev #indiedev #realtimestrategy #stealth

Radar view is now working. For performance reasons, it reuses data from the target-search broad phase. It will need some playtesting to see whether the resulting low resolution is actually a problem. #gamedev #indiedev #realtimestrategy #minimap

Expanded squad selection beyond just a single one. The game now has the classic box selection, adding/removing, control groups, and shortcuts to select all-in-view/all-of-the-same-type/entire-army. #gamedev #indiedev #realtimestrategy

Added drop shadows, with some minor shader trickery to hide when they clip into the ground and a few changes to how rendering components are stored to avoid each shadow becoming an additional entity. Reasonably happy with the difference it makes. #gamedev #indiedev #shadows

Squad selection has been reworked to be more user-friendly and less buggy. The same goes for the GUI, though it's still a first draft and heavily inspired by existing games. #gamedev #indiedev #realtimestrategy

Last one: Can fractals be used as a battlefield? The answer is yes, but the soldiers' AI seems rather confused by the uneven terrain. #gamedev #indiedev #realtimestrategy #fractal #raymarching

Another 3D fractal, this time integrated into my physics engine. #indiedev #gamedev #fractal #raymarching #physics

Real-time 3D fractal rendering, via raymarching. Currently experiencing some difficulties that make focusing on the actual project tricky, and working on algorithms like this is always a nice way to empty your mind. #indiedev #gamedev #fractal #raymarching #unity

Adding a few more spy-oriented Army Abilities, as each faction will have a different specialization. This one is a flying unit under direct player control, allowing quick map scouting. #gamedev #indiedev #realtimestrategy #airship

60,000 units fighting at 60fps. For comparison, September's battle was 2,000. Most performance improvements came from reducing entities' memory footprint, reordering the multi-threading system, and reducing the strain on target&path-finding. #gamedev #indiedev #realtimestrategy

Working on AI again, this time at the squad level. Starting with the ability for indirect fire units to either concentrate their targeting or spread it over a large area. #indiedev #gamedev #realtimestrategy

Minefields are back as an ability, now properly invisible to enemies. They react to any contact, including allies, so be careful - any path "closed" this way will also pose a problem for your own troops. #indiedev #gamedev #realtimestrategy

Unit-specific abilities have been revamped to handle more complex effects. This new unit has two: becoming invisible when standing still and swapping positions with its attacker - ensuring no situation ever feels truly secure. #indiedev #gamedev #realtimestrategy #ninja

Started working on non-infantry units. These will be mainly intended for Tier 3, when it’s time to wrap things up. #indiedev #gamedev #realtimestrategy #tank

Added the first construction option (a field hospital), along with the last two soldier AI stances: automated retreat and building-targeting priority. #indiedev #gamedev #realtimestrategy #AI

Adding more stances to soldiers' AI: one to control who or what they can attack, and another to control how far they can move from their position to engage. #indiedev #gamedev #realtimestrategy #AI

Currently reworking all AI layers, starting with the lowest one. Soldiers' AI now uses a stance system, allowing behaviors to be stacked and combined. Basic movement options have also been cleaned up and extended. #indiedev #gamedev #realtimestrategy #AI

Ranged units are a bit underwhelming for now. I'm experimenting with allowing them to use indirect fire, while also introducing (in)accuracy in projectile physics. #indiedev #gamedev #realtimestrategy #artillery