Changelog – New Features, Improvements, and Tech Refactoring

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Added new visual assets, mining implementation, and weapon-tied skills. Also implemented a save system, minimap, and action points. Improved asset handling and UI detection.
  • [NEW] Added GDS Sprite Packs and a Synty Particle Pack. These bring some new visual assets to the depths!
  • [NEW] Started work on implementing Mining. I’ve laid the groundwork for dwarves to do what they do best – dig!
  • [NEW] Skills and abilities are now tied to Weapons and Equipment. This means swapping gear can change what you can do!
  • [NEW] Looting Weapons is now possible. Keep an eye out for better gear!
  • [NEW] Added an Area Effect Skill and Range Visualization. You can now see the potential impact of those wider attacks.
  • [NEW] Implemented a Mainquest that doubles as the Win Condition. You now have a primary goal to strive for.
  • [NEW] Added a Minimap. This should make navigating the twisting tunnels a bit easier to keep track of your progress.
  • [NEW] Started work on Character Leveling Architecture. Your dwarves will be able to grow stronger!
  • [NEW] Implemented a Save System. Your progress into the deep is now preserved.
  • [NEW] Introduced a GameAsset Database for central Asset Management. This helps keep all the bits and bobs organized.
  • [NEW] Added logic for Action Points (AP) based turn-based actions. This is a core change to how turns will flow.
  • [NEW] Implemented Predicted AP visualization on the Player Portrait. You can see how your actions will affect your turn flow.
  • [IMPROVED] Refactored the Extraction Routine. This should be a smoother process now.
  • [IMPROVED] General improvements across the board. Polishing things up where needed.
  • [IMPROVED] Repaired Doors and Hatches, though Pathfinding still needs work in the LevelScene. Moving through the levels should be a bit smoother.
  • [IMPROVED] Decoupling is done, and a Flexible LevelScript has been added. This makes the game more adaptable.
  • [IMPROVED] Camp Loading and functionality have been repaired. Get back to your base camp without issue.
  • [IMPROVED] LevelManager is now Responsible for Loading Players and Components. This makes the level setup more robust.
  • [IMPROVED] Visualisation and Object Interaction have been improved. It should be clearer what you’re looking at and can interact with.
  • [IMPROVED] Improved Mouse Controller stability. Less fiddling, more playing.
  • [IMPROVED] Improved MouseInputManager’s UI detection and Refactored MouseCursorController. The cursor should be more responsive and reliable.
  • [IMPROVED] Refactored camera target handling for movement cursor. The camera will feel more natural when moving.
  • [IMPROVED] Made further small improvements to asset naming. Keeping things tidy behind the scenes.
  • [IMPROVED] Cleared Up Project Structure and Filename Structure. Makes development easier and more organized.
  • [IMPROVED] Improved Asset Handling with Generics and implemented an IGameAssetTemplate interface. This makes managing assets more robust and unified.
  • [IMPROVED] Separated Data and Saving Concerns. The save system is now more organized.
  • [IMPROVED] Installed Debug Console Pro. This helps me track down issues more effectively.
  • [FIXED] Fixed Material Change on Project Level. This was causing visual issues.
  • [FIXED] Fixed the selected state. Characters should now correctly show when they are selected.
  • [FIXED] Fixed characters performing actions when they aren’t active. No more surprise attacks from inactive dwarves!
  • [FIXED] Fixed an issue with ASM. Getting things working smoothly.
  • [FIXED] Level 2 is also fixed. Further into the deep we go!
  • [FIXED] Enemy Spawns are functioning again. The caves won’t be empty for long.
  • [FIXED] Mouse Movement is working again. You can now navigate the battlefield.
  • [FIXED] Events and Portraits have been fixed. The UI should be looking right.
  • [FIXED] Abilities have been fixed. They should be working as intended now.
  • [FIXED] Fixed Mouse Movement and Shooting issues. Combat and movement are becoming more reliable.
  • [FIXED] Minor fixes applied to address various small issues.
  • [FIXED] Fixed a Door Interaction Bug. Entering and exiting areas should be smoother.
  • [FIXED] Fixed a problem with ASM. Another technical hurdle cleared.
  • [FIXED] Made adjustments to Movement Ability and bugfixing tutorial level. The introductory experience should feel more polished.
  • [FIXED] Fixed the issue with ASM.
  • [FIXED] Fixed Mouse input and applied some fixes. Controls should feel more responsive.
  • [FIXED] Ability StateHandling is fixed. Abilities are behaving correctly within the turn system.
  • [MILESTONE] The bootstrapping process is complete. Level 2 is also now functional!
  • [MILESTONE] Reached a point where everything is working again after some significant restructuring. Feels good to have a solid foundation!
  • [MILESTONE] Completed a major refactor of character unit creation, weapon creation, and modability. Also implemented a save system and game asset database – getting closer to production!
  • [MILESTONE] Completed refactoring of the movement ability and implemented AP. A big step forward in the combat system.
  • [MILESTONE] Completed refactoring of character unit creation, weapon creation, and modability, along with other key systems for moving towards production.
  • [TECHNICAL] Initialized Mining. Setting up the systems for digging.
  • [TECHNICAL] Updated ASM. Keeping the core systems up to date.
  • [TECHNICAL] Started work on Quests as the Win Condition. Setting up the objectives.
  • [TECHNICAL] Implemented Duckling functionality. Decoupling different parts of the game.
  • [TECHNICAL] Achieved a working empty scene. A blank slate to build upon.
  • [TECHNICAL] LevelManager is now Responsible for Loading Players and Components. This is a significant technical restructuring.
  • [TECHNICAL] Created a README.md file. Documentation is important.
  • [TECHNICAL] Performed analysis. Looking into how things are working.
  • [TECHNICAL] Outsourced Skills to Weapons and Equipment. This is a core change to how abilities are handled.
  • [TECHNICAL] Created ITD.ldtk. Setting up the level design tools.
  • [TECHNICAL] Started the process of Refactoring Bootstrapping. Tidying up the game’s initial setup.
  • [TECHNICAL] Started work on AP based turn based actions. Implementing the core combat mechanic.
  • [TECHNICAL] Updated IntoTheDeep_DataSO.cs. Keeping the data structures current.
  • [TECHNICAL] Created a UnitStateMachine. This helps manage character states.
  • [TECHNICAL] Prepared a Generic Statemachine. A flexible system for managing states.
  • [TECHNICAL] Decoupled the complete instantiation process for characters, weapons, and behaviors. Added modifiers and made them saveable. This is a big step towards modability.
  • [TECHNICAL] Extended Action Bar logic. Making the action bar more functional.
  • [TECHNICAL] Reworked the Actionbar and Abilities to function on a Characterstate Basis. Tying abilities to character states.
  • [TECHNICAL] Adjusted and fixed Abilities. Ensuring they work within the new systems.
  • [TECHNICAL] Implemented Instantiation with Initialization. Getting objects set up correctly.
  • [TECHNICAL] Started Character Leveling Architecture. Setting up the system for character progression.
  • [TECHNICAL] Implemented a Robust Asset Structure and an IGameAssetTemplate interface. This makes asset management much stronger and more organized.
  • [TECHNICAL] Testing functions to link Character Data from State. Connecting the pieces of the character system.
  • [TECHNICAL] Cleaned things up. Keeping the code base tidy.
  • [TECHNICAL] Refactored charater unit creation, Weapon Creation, Modability, Fixes Mouse Movement and Shooting, Save System implemented, and a GameAsset Database for central Asset Management. This was a very large technical effort to get things production-ready.
  • [TECHNICAL] Applied adjustments to Tutorial logic. Fine-tuning the early game experience.
  • [TECHNICAL] Added Nullchecks. Preventing potential errors by checking for empty values.
  • [TECHNICAL] Refactored the Interaction System. Making object interactions more reliable.
  • [TECHNICAL] Updated PlayerMovementCursor.cs. Making adjustments to the movement cursor code.
  • [TECHNICAL] Joa, minimap is pretty finished technically. The core functionality is there.
  • [TECHNICAL] Implemented Minimap Grundfunktionalität (Basic Functionality). The technical foundation for the minimap is in place.
  • [TECHNICAL] Created a Leveldesign Editor Tool that Reacts to changes. Making level creation more dynamic.
  • [TECHNICAL] Added and moved Sprites folder structure. Organizing the visual assets.
  • [TECHNICAL] Added a CursorManager. Centralizing cursor logic.
  • [TECHNICAL] Refactored mouse input and cursor controller logic. Improving the technical implementation of mouse controls.
  • [TECHNICAL] Unified ActionCost Calculation. Making the cost of actions consistent.
  • [TECHNICAL] PlayerTurn is now ended by Actionpoints. This is how the turn system will work.
  • [TECHNICAL] Updated Damagable_Armor.cs. Adjusting how armor and damage are handled.
  • [TECHNICAL] Implementing AP. Adding the Action Point system.
  • [TECHNICAL] Made adjustments to Movement Ability and bugfixing tutorial level. Refining the technical aspects of movement and the tutorial. Adjustments made to the Tutorial.

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