Adding 2D Light, Portals, Puzzles in my 2D Platformer | Quantum Ruins Devlog #25

[@enchanted_games]

This game is looking so good!

[@Ric_93]

Thank you man! That was fast!

[@enchanted_games]

@Ric Notif gang

[@Ric_93]

New Twitch channel here: www.twitch.tv/rics_devlogs I'll be developing Quantum Ruins live and playing Terranigma from time to time for those of you who're into retro gaming!

[@pseabrook]

Just discovered your channel. Really great devlog the game looks really fun! Looking forward to more.

[@Ric_93]

Thank you Peter, I'm glad you like the devlogs! 🙌🏻

[@JelleVermandere]

It would be cool that when you go outside you can see some light rays that are peeking through the ruins to make a visual stransition between the inside and outside!

[@Ric_93]

Thank you Jelle! I've tried adding a sort of 'light explosion' when you first go out (to give the impression that you're blinded by the light), but it's not working correctly yet! Work in progress

[@nonyabuisness3560]

I'm prepared for this game to become really popular

[@Ric_93]

Thank you Nonya :) only time will tell! I'm mainly making this game for fun, not to be very popular

[@freelancepakistangames7245]

The 2d lights look really cool, especially the light transition ^_^

[@Ric_93]

Thank you!

[@NareshMallya]

Hey Ric. You've come a long way since you released the 1st look of the game to us. This is now looking more refined and even better with effects. I'm looking up to devs like you and thinmatrix for my inspiration in gamedev. 👍

[@Ric_93]

Thank you so much for the support Naresh! The project has come a long way and I feel I'm just getting started 🙌🏻 good luck on your own game dev journey!

[@davegamedevelopment]

Nice game, I really like the art style :D

[@Ric_93]

Thank you Dave, I'm trying my best!

[@ДаниилМаслов-р5ъ]

Awesome.

[@Ric_93]

Thank you!

[@skiesquiggles7319]

Quantum Ruins is looking great so far! I'm very excited for what comes next! ps. I suggest looking into particle systems for the aura if you haven't already. It's a great way to do fiery effects

[@Ric_93]

Thank you for the support Skie! I've seen some devs do great things with particles, I need to find some good tutorials

[@Gendgi]

sweet portal! awesome effects!

[@Ric_93]

Thank you Gendgi!

[@davnoa5958]

Teleportation portals... is like buttery butter. And this is.... Bad, very, very bad. Few... As for the progress of your game... It is AWESOME!

[@Ric_93]

Thank you for the feedback! What do you not like about the portals exactly/how can I improve them? They're used as a way to fast travel across the map!

[@davnoa5958]

​@@Ric_93 No! I was talking about pronunciation! Filthy Russian proverbs... "Portal frames", "Teleportation pads"...

[@Ric_93]

@@davnoa5958 oh I got it now! 😅 Didn't get it first time!

[@android272]

1:50 you probably already thought of this but just did not imminent it. But when the portals don't have the required components the component slots and the rune at the top should be blue or dark gray as seen in the UI. Then when you add the required component that slot should turn yellow or whatever color the portal is. With both components, the rune should then turn yellow. Right now when you walk up to a inactive portal the rune on top and the two slots for the component makes it look like it is active. Players will eventually know an active portal vs an inactive one based on the actual portal part. But I assume you won't always have both components for the portal. That you will have to work for them. The portal should reflect that I put one component in it and am still missing one. That way new players will know that the portal is inactive and I need the right component to make it active.

[@Ric_93]

Hello Android! Thank you for the feedback. Yes, that's still a work in progress. Similar to what I've got for the puzzle pieces, the slots in the portal will be updated real-time whenever an item is inserted. And if one item is missing, it'll be clear visually (I'd also like to play a bit with some light effect to make it even clearer when an item is in the slot vs when the slot is empty). Didn't think of the top part, but it does make sense to also play with it to clearly show when the portal is active!

[@its.ice.]

Hey ric ! Tour videos are really fantastic and every time I watch them with great pleasure! I want to ask you if you will ever make a tutorial on how to use godot for maybe those like me eho would like to enter the world of programming and commands. =)

[@branidev]

Stay motivated and keep going ;)

[@Ric_93]

Thank you Brani, I will!

[@bigbluepie8983]

Hi, your game is goodlooking, bu why do you use so many one tile for background(land)?

[@Ric_93]

Thank you! Right now I only have one background for every single scene, I'm definitely going to work on having different backgrounds for different environments

[@3dcreeper]

Good game there

[@Ric_93]

Thank you Creeper!

[@mrhorseknightguy7069]

this game is cool

[@MrBallerinakaka]

One Month Passed Since I Start Watching You

[@Ric_93]

Thank you for the support David!

[@sharvilkhot4520]

Hey bro I have tons of query. Please can you help me??

[@sumitkhatri8210]

What colour pallets do you use in aseprite?

[@Ric_93]

It's a custom one! I chose all the colors myself

[@joelchrono]

gud video like like

[@Ric_93]

Oh hello Joel ! 👋🏻

[@CanalDojogames]

What engine are you using for light? i liked more the cave on dark it makes more sense,why dont you use torchs and other stuffs and keep this cave dark? it has more impact. I have a good tip for you, if i would compare your game its like Control from remedy,but what i feel its missing is dinamism, you put some puzzles,its great point,but why dont use more people on some locations to ask help,tell story of this location,etc..? it would make your journey on this cave more dinamic,another try instead is put some boss fight or challenge enemies blocking the enter of these puzzles location.. Your game is great,im starting to make video game as well but i analise many games for years,saw many dev logs from great developers and im a huge fan of hideo kojima... so i can help with tips,im bad on creating pixel arts and you are the master here on this ;D also i love make 3d objects, im starting with my brother a survival rpg game,the story is very far and almost done,starting to make the art and 3d enviroment

[@maistrogaming7911]

Man...I didn't think I will say it but Godot is an engine like unity and much more ...its really powerful ...I guess I will learn it...but I have experience with c#....and there are not much videos about ...any help

[@vanshdeepsingh3499]

Will you recommend me any game(RIC) ??

[@Ric_93]

What type of games do you like?

[@vanshdeepsingh3499]

I like Platformer, Fantasy and Open world .. By the way Thanks

[@maistrogaming7911]

Ricc please ...after this game ...u can do some tutorials...about Godot ...it help me and others ...and it will grow your channel

[@EnderElectrics]

FIX. THE. PIXEL. SIZES!

[@Ric_93]

Hello! What do you mean exactly?

[@EnderElectrics]

@@Ric_93 Keep the size of the pixels the same!

[@kanavgames6527]

Haha 6th sorry for biegn so late man

[@Ric_93]

Hello Kanav! That's alright 😉

[@kanavgames6527]

Make sure you explain this somehow or else the player who doesn't watch your videos would be confused as f

[@Ric_93]

Hello Kanav! Explain what exactly?

[@kanavgames6527]

@@Ric_93 on how to use all this stuff

[@Ric_93]

@@kanavgames6527 that would take way longer than necessary. These are devlogs, not tutorials

[@kanavgames6527]

@@Ric_93 nvm you'll find it soon