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!

Files

Crypt of Babel 1.2.zip 1.9 MB
Jan 07, 2024

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