Update 1.2 - Currency of the Crypt
Hello! This update took a little longer to push out than I wanted due to the amount of code re-writes and systems that needed implemented. I've added an event system similar to that of RPG maker to handle all of the dialogue and intractables. This will be a huge boon later when I need to add NPCs, signs, or other cool things. Currently it's only being used by the teleporters you can find at 0,0 and every 5th coordinate.
In addition to that, I needed to re-work the way books were generated due to issues at larger coordinates. Previously at around 1,000,000 x or y, the books would start to repeat. My old method multiplied the coordinates by a static value before multiplying them together. The new method hashes the coordinate values to create a seed that should be unique to each cell.
You will also find a new map in the top right hand corner of the screen which will show where you've been. Currently the map is only a small 5 by 7 view of the surrounding cells with the players current cell being in the center and previously visited cells being highlighted around you.
Full patch notes:
- Reworked the random number generation to fix some issues where the Crypt would break at super high coordinate values. As a side effect the library has now been reseeded, so the books will not be the same.
- Added Coins to collect. One per room.
- Added a Map to see where you've been. I plan on expanding this into a bigger map in the future.
- Added support for additional rooms when generating the Crypt. More rooms will be added in the future, but as of now there's a teleporter room every 5th coordinate. (for example 5,5 and 15,0 will have teleporter rooms.) The teleporter will always take you back to 0,0 for free.
- Added a home base at room 0,0. This will act as a "hub" for the player in the future. Right now, you can use the home teleporter to travel to either a random coordinate for free, or a specific coordinate for a price.
- Removed book titles. This was done to make room for the new map. I do plan on adding them back in a future update, but for now they're hidden.
Thanks for reading. I plan on adding more things to do with coins as well as more ways to collect them. I have ideas for new rooms as well, but from here on out I won't posting about what they are. This is a game about exploration and discovery, so share what you find!
Happy New Years!
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Crypt of Babel
Library of Babel style game.
Status | In development |
Author | Ghost In The Toast |
Genre | Adventure, Platformer, Simulation |
Tags | babel, Experimental, Exploration, GameMaker, library, Pixel Art, Relaxing, Retro |
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- Update 1.1 - The Great ParsingOct 12, 2023
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