I’m back! The unpacking isn’t finished, but it’s close enough that I need to start doing some work again.

Last time, on Streaming Colour Blog…

It’s been two weeks since I did any coding, so I’m looking forward to getting back to the prototype. When I left off I had the prototype to the point where I was able to test the core gameplay mechanic. If I were building Tetris, then I’d be at an equivalent stage to being able to eliminate rows when they’re complete, but not actually have the blocks fall yet.

At this point, it’s not much fun to play, but that’s OK. I know that I need to get a few more gameplay elements into the prototype in order for the fun of the game to start to show through. Really, this is what the prototype is all about. In another few days I should start to see the fun emerge. If it doesn’t, then I’ve only spent a week and a half on it and I’ll have time to start playing with some new ideas. I have several ideas that I want to test, so I’m excited to see how things turn out.

Apart from unpacking, I’ve been playing through Braid. I want to talk about it, but I want to finish it before I start discussing it. I think I’m pretty close to the end.

I think that’s it for now, I really want to get some coding done.

Owen

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