CARNIVAL HUNT UPDATE 01/07/2024

[TheChillTalker]

Newest Update on the Discord Server:

(Crytivo member)ADAM:
🎪 Hey, Carnies!🎪

July has arrived, marking two months since our new team was formed. We had to roll up our sleeves and do some serious project housekeeping. It was necessary to reorganize a lot of internal structures to accommodate multiple developers working on the same project. We built a multiplayer server structure from scratch and even had our first internal multiplayer sessions up and running. The project now has a very clean structure that will help us move forward efficiently. We've completed all the necessary preparations to begin creating the alpha version of the game. Let’s dive into some details:

May Updates
In May, we focused on some rather tedious but essential tasks:
• Refactoring code
• Cleaning and optimizing the project hierarchy
• Handling organizational matters with the new team
Knowing how excited you guys are about the project, and as our step towards transparency, we introduced the ⁠🛠dev-updates channel. In this channel, you can see updates appearing in real time as our developers commit changes to the game build.

June Updates
June was far more exciting for us, as we were finally able to launch the game internally without too many crazy, game-breaking bugs and issues. Our online servers, after several months of work, were finally mostly set up.
• Set up the game server
• Fixed numerous critical bugs
• Added new gameplay elements
We conducted our first internal game test with the team. These tests help us understand how well our predictions match reality. Through these tests, we identified several game design issues that could hinder a smooth gameplay experience. Consequently, we decided to work a little bit more on the abilities of the Bunnies and the Magician to ensure the gameplay is dynamic and exciting. The goal is to add more interactive objects, traps, obstacles, and procedural elements to increase the replayability and fun factor, making every session unique and dynamic.

❗ Information About the Alpha ❗
Even though we’re making very strong progress, we consistently encounter underwater mines in the project that require our attention and lead to a lot of refactoring. Our Crytivo Team is working very closely with the Beer Night team, which is supporting us with the project asset development. Since we’re moving towards semi-procedural map generation, the Beer Night team is now tasked with the map prop production that will be scattered around the map to create an unforgettable atmosphere. We’re also considering getting an additional game designer to help us with the extra unplanned load, as some of the early game design decisions were very superficial and lacked crucial details that would guarantee deep and dynamic gameplay.

❓ What to Expect ❓
• The Closed Alpha Test will be available to all Kickstarter Beta backers.
• We plan to have the Alpha version of the game ready in the next three months, so you can expect it no earlier than mid-September. We need this time to test all new features and ensure a stable build.
• The Alpha version will include core basic game functionality that will help us evaluate the gameplay design and game flow in general.
• You’ll continuously maintain access to early-in-development game builds until the full release.
• After the Alpha release, we will continuously and constantly update the game, introducing new changes and features.

👇 Check out our current roadmap👇
I want to let you guys know that we’re immensely excited and dedicated to working hard. Our dev team is small but very strong. We have a much clearer picture of the state of the project and are very inspired by your support and appreciation of our work. We promise to continue doing our best and try to deliver Carnival Hunt into your hands as soon as possible. Thank you all! The hunt will soon begin.😈


(NEW ROADMAP / Link copy paste and use in browser)


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[Ezenogh]

Here's a good link : https://imgur.com/gmX5y8D