Single Developer laboring on passion project Rodina

Hi! My name is Brendan Anthony, and for the past several years I've been working on Rodina - a massive, seamless, procedurally-generated space exploration game.

Rodina aims to be a kind of Daggerfall in Space - the little cousin of games like Star Citizen, No Man's Sky, or Bethesda's upcoming Starfield.

I'm very proud that, despite my lack of resources, I've been able to craft Rodina by myself, from scratch, and that it has a 93% rating on Steam. The game is continually updated, with your support!

Please feel free to email me with any questions or comments you have at brendan@elliptic-games.com

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Rodina 1.4.2: Planet Terrain Revamp!

July 18, 2019 - Raptormeat | 24 Comments

I'm so excited to share with you version 1.4.2 of Rodina - the Planet Terrain Revamp!

This is a major update to the visuals of the Zorica System. All of the planets in the game now have their own terrain types and textures. This really takes the full-size planets in the game to the next level. Jarilo even has ice caps!

I also increased the terrain detail, both on land and in space. It makes the planets look even better (but if you have performance issues, turn down the Distant Terrain Detail or Terrain Detail options, or turn on Retro Mode!)

Thank you so much for your continued support on this amazing journey!

Next up, I am going to be redoing all of the ship art as well. Finally, after 7 long years, we will be saying goodbye to the programmer-art ships! I'll have more info soon!

**** RODINA 1.4.2 ****

* New Feature: Planet textures based on feature, altitude, normal, latitude, etc
* New Feature: Triplanar texturing

* Improvement: Terrain physics generated at low-level when in flying mode
* Improvement: Terrain physics generated between start and end points
* Improvement: Fix low lighting quality shader compilation
* Improvement: Polish ship impacts / fire likelihood

* Options: Updated Distant Terrain Detail options (turn down to reduce hitches)

* Bugfix: Fix terrain planet curvature culling
* Bugfix: Fire should only damage the base floor
* Bugfix: Remove Xeno patrol from the first planet
* Bugfix: Fix missile blaster palette
* Bugfix: Fix script error when a debris type cannot be found
* Bugfix: Fix saves failing silently when there's an invalid filename
* Bugfix: Fix null scene crash

Rodina 1.4: Combat Megaboost released!

December 6, 2018 - Raptormeat | 12 Comments

Rodina is better than ever! This update is a massive reworking of interior generation, combat, and player movement. Things are starting to come together!

The dangerous new Xeno Trooper reflects your plasma shots with its Magnetic Shield.

The Xeno Interiors have seen a major overhaul - more enemies, turrets, exploding thermal gel, loot pickups, and more! It's even more fun to get around, as player movement is tighter and smoother!

This is a major update to the game. Combat feels WAY more fun now. If you haven't played in a while, now might be the time to pick the game up again!

Thank you all for your support! I couldn't make this game without you!

**** RODINA 1.4****

* New Feature: Explosions massively improved - physics, camera shake, occlusion
* New Feature: Xeno Trooper w/ Magnetic Shield gun
* New Feature: Functioning turrets
* New Feature: Projectiles refactored / can be reflected by collidees

* Improvement: Massive buildings / mines generator refresh. More fog types. More building types
* Improvement: Massive combat rebalance. Much more enemy variety. Easier Xenos
* Improvement: Charged Blaster shots massively improved - camera shake, explosion, splash damage
* Improvement: Rocket Blaster now needs ammo
* Improvement: Health / ammo resources appear as loot in buildings
* Improvement: Thermal Gel explodes when shot
* Improvement: Merge hallways with neighbor rooms
* Improvement: Fixed targeting for buildings / Vanguard Ruins
* Improvement: All Xenos in a room attack at once
* Improvement: Fix rotation accumulation for player / mouse (IE: Much smoother movement)
* Improvement: Change Main Story 11 message post-protocol removal
* Improvement: Increase character gravity
* Improvement: Increase ship friction

* Crashfix: Don't update profile file when dragging options slider around
* Crashfix: Solved problem with direct copying refcounted objects
* Crashfix: Fixed crash with GPU timing references

* Bugfix: Fix flickering while flying Limnal Drive
* Bugfix: Finally fix charging blaster particles!