Update 0.16.0 - Devlog 1 - Save System upgrade
- Developer
- 8 minutes ago
- 2 min read
Update the version number to v16!
Been sick during the Easter break then got fully hectic with work leaving almost no time for game dev for almost 1 month T_T. Finally calm down a bit now.
I will probably have to slow down on game dev due to a big llive changing event is happening for my private life, but I will squeeze every little time and energy I have to continue to work on this game dev project!
As a result, this one will be another mini-update, I actually completed the Hunter NPC loop including going to hunt in the morning, going to hunter guild to hand in loot during certain condition, repeat, as well as going home to rest at night.
While moving into the Herbalist loop (just need to add handin loot), I notice the existing save system have issues with loading existing save, especially with the new behavior tree system. Also very slow in term of loading (Like over 3 minutes) and slow down editor as well.
This is a big problem as if its slow right now, when the game get bigger in scope then the loading time is going to be unacceptable. So endup spending time to do another system upgate to a new save system which take longer to get working (As I need to custom code most components) but have more control on what to save, dramtically decrease saving and loading time as well as filesize.
Now that the new save system is done, finally start to move into the next exciting new features. Hope I have time and energy to work on them next couple months.
Here's a sneak peak of new clothes set =P
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Change Log:
Hunter NPC will now go back to hunter's guild to hand in loot. Hunter will then gain currency and the guild will gain the item added to storage. (Later to be transport by transporter to sell to other stores eg. To Tarven which cook food to sell back to other NPC).
Herbalist NPC will now go back to Alchemy Store to sell loots. (Still missing the dialogue and transfer to store)
Updated loading screen to include info on what is currently loading. Also tweak loading configs.
New Save System. Saving and loading speed increase significantly!
Multiple update and bug fixes get Herbalist NPC working.
Fix loading game doesn't properly load faction and relationships.
Fix loading game doesn't properly load npc behaviors.
