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Repair your rundown RV and hit the road in a procedurally generated post-apocalyptic world. Gather resources, customize your RV, and survive as long as you can. Every journey offers a unique experience!

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Dev Diary #3 Co-op & Planting

Oct 24, 2024

Hello again, everyone! We are excited to share the latest development update for Nomad Drive. This update covers the following key topics.

Update Topics

Multiplayer(Co-op) Basics
Planting System

Multiplayer(Co-op) Basics

Nomad Drive was initially planned as a single-player game. However, based on the feedback from our community, we decided to shift our focus toward developing a multiplayer(co-op) experience. This decision required us to rework all existing features and mechanics of the game to make them suitable for a co-op environment. As the process of adapting the game to a co-op infrastructure was both time-consuming and labor-intensive, the development of new mechanics and features had to be paused.

Nomad Drive will be playable both in single-player and co-op modes.

Currently, not all of the game’s existing features and mechanics have been fully integrated into the multiplayer(co-op) system, but we are making swift progress. For this development update, we can only share the new planting mechanic with you. Since the last update, a significant portion of our time has been dedicated to building the foundation of the multiplayer experience. Meanwhile, our work on the art side is continuing at full speed. Below, we've shared a few chill images from our planting system—we hope you enjoy them!

Planting System

In the world of Nomad Drive, you can find seed packets for the following vegetables and fruits, along with a variety of unique planters:

Tomato
Potato
Watermelon
Orange
Apple

You can plant the seeds you find into planters and care for them regularly. The plants go through a total of 5 distinct growth stages, requiring consistent watering. Once a plant reaches maturity and bears fruit, it can be harvested, and the collected produce can be consumed by the player.

While vegetables can only be harvested once, fruit trees provide a steady supply of fruit with a single planting.** This makes growing fruit trees a longer but more effective strategy over time.

Just like with non-harvestable plants, you can place and arrange your planters anywhere inside your campervan, adding a touch of decoration to your space.

Another key aspect of the planting system is the fertilization feature. When the player uses the restroom inside their campervan, a composting mechanism is activated, producing fertilizer. This fertilizer can significantly reduce the growth time of your plants, helping them mature faster.

The variety of fruits you can grow and harvest in the game is limited to these for now, but adding new vegetable and fruit trees based on community requests will be a quick and easy process.

You can register for the alpha test program that will be opened soon from the alpha tester registration page on our website.

[discord.com]

[divisionbell.co]Until the next update, take care and see you soon!

The Nomad Drive Team

Nomad Drive

Demo?

A demo showing us what you are cooking would be nice.

blackh0le1

Feb 9 @ 9:57am

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Dev Diary #2 Object Placement & Cooking

Aug 28, 2024

Greetings, Nomads,

There have been a number of updates to Nomad Drive since we last met and we would now like to update you on these developments.

This development report covers the following topics.

Advanced object placement system
Cooking mechanics and stoves
Life cycle mechanics of fruits and packaged foods

Advanced Object Placement System

Practically all objects in the game world can be grabbed and conveniently placed in areas that cover all the important planes of the game, which have been set in detail in advance. This gives the player the opportunity to create their own free game world. You will be able to place all objects you pick up at any angle and in any area you want.

For example, you can take a painting you found during your journey and place it anywhere you want in your caravan at any angle you want.

💡You can see how the object placement system works in the cooking mechanics demonstration video below.

Cooking Mechanics & Stoves

At Nomad Drive, we have two types of stoves: electric and gas. Electric stoves work by using the electricity supply in your caravan and allow you to cook food. Gas stoves use your caravan's gas supply and allow you to cook food. The stoves are positioned from old to new as the game progresses, and you'll have a better chance of discovering better quality stoves as you progress.

The meat you find on your journey can be cooked and, when cooked, gives the player significant advantages. Each food has four different cooking states (raw, rare, well done, burnt). To cook a meat, you need a pan. The pan is also a lootable object during your journey in the game.

The correct cooking time for each food is a detail to be discovered by experimenting in the game.

Life cycle mechanics of fruits and packaged foods

All food, drinks and fruits in the game's world have a lifespan. When food reaches the end of its lifespan, it spoils and becomes harmful when consumed. For this reason, the player should keep the looted food refrigerated in the caravan or consume it within a short time.

Packaged products have a much longer life expectancy than fruit, vegetables and meat. Canned food, on the other hand, is practically indestructible throughout the game, making it an important source of food.

You can register for the alpha test program that will be opened soon from the alpha tester registration page on our website.

[discord.com]

[divisionbell.co]Stay tuned for more updates!
— The Nomad Drive Team

Nomad Drive

DEV DIARY #01 Mechanical Parts & Repair Kits

Aug 5, 2024

Hey Nomads!

We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new batch of assets that will bring even more flair and functionality to your Nomad Drive experience. This latest news is packed with exciting additions, including:

Customizable Spray Paints:
Give your RV a fresh look with our new spray paints! Whether you want to add vibrant colors or unique patterns, these paints let you personalize your vehicle to match your style.

Repair Kits:
Keep your RV running smoothly with our new repair kits! From tire fixes to engine tweaks, these kits will ensure you’re always prepared for whatever the road throws at you.

Upgrade Parts:
Elevate your RV’s performance with essential upgrade parts, including engines, generators, and batteries. These upgrades will enhance your vehicle’s capabilities and help you tackle tougher challenges ahead.

How to Access:
Look out for these new assets as lootable items in-game. They’re designed to be discovered during your adventures, adding a new layer of excitement to your travels!

We can’t wait to see how you customize your RV and use these upgrades. Share your thoughts and let us know how these new additions makes you feel!

You can register for the alpha test program that will be opened soon from the alpha tester registration page on our website.

[discord.com]

[divisionbell.co]Stay tuned for more updates!
— The Nomad Drive Team

Nomad Drive

Sending good vibes!!

Love the idea for the game my buddy and I are excited for this one. Wishing the team the best on development! We seen that there is going to be fishing in the game and we love that but will there be any kind of hunting in the game?