Game Project Progress - 03 (Patreon)

Had some great leaps this week with the project. I got a handle on how to implement my desired UI in Renpy. The second image of the girl's 'stat sheet' is an example of what has been implemented.

BUT, it turns out I'm struggling with how other parts of the UI will work. The thing I REALLY want to capture is the feeling that you're at a work desk, pouring over documents, setting up things, etc. But, at the same time, I don't want the UI to be overly clunky, so I still have a lot to work out.

I think my next goal for the project is to basically 'complete' the UI, and complete the game loop. All of that will happen in Renpy. If I make any graphics, it'll be in service of that goal. Honestly I think this part could take over a week. Designing that UI is turning out to be really challenging, and either I need to take time to find something I think really works, or I'll cobble something together that's functional but inelegant. I really don't want to have to do the latter. A game like this is all about 'feel' and being 'immersed' - when the player FEELS immersed, they don't feel like they're just rifling through spreadsheets.

Anyways, that's the next step. I'll see you next week and let you know how it's coming along!