Creating the Best Voxel Building Tools! - Voxtopolis

[@admiral_m_10k35]

SO MANY GAMES shy away from even including the option of a snap-to-grid which is so frustrating for me, THANK YOU FOR INCLUDING THE OPTION this looks incredible!!

[@delphicdescant]

Well yeah, trying to become less grid-like is kind of important for voxel games going forward. But I do understand the convenience of having larger parts snap to coarser grids.

[@4C52]

Subnautica intensifies

[@authorindisguise5173]

Maybe strange to say for a voxel game, but I'm getting flashbacks to the MySims game for the old Wii. Seems a great system for making custom furniture, and I'm here for it.

[@jimdandy6408]

Huh. "Make your own blocks in-game" is a surprisingly elegant solution to players whining about lack of block variety. Alright, guy, you've got a sub.

[@sky_comet]

this all looks amazing! my only feedback is that the bombs explosion seems far too small, i would either increase the size of the explosion or remodel the bomb as some kind of hand grenade, or maybe both and have a small hand grenade and a bigger bomb!

[@BodhiDon]

@@sky_comet currently it is small to make sure performance stays fast (not modifying too many voxels at once. I like your solution of making the bomb itself look less powerful to match the explosion! (While i work on processing bigger explosions)

[@JimBimBum]

what if you could make your own ingame? not like tutorial on how to make them i mean like being able to piece it together like say if you wanted one for mining, breaching or bunker busting? a way for the game to figure out what this buildable item would do and cache it would be a cool alternative to custom items for example making a pickaxe but putting a jewel on the head or handle to improve it in some way or make a pickaxe from scratch.

[@CrystalFier]

This is like taking the Chisels & Bits mod, and making it into its own game. Well done done, dude!!!

[@lechking941]

or another HEAFTY voxel mod being little tile mod. (did some building in that. fun times

[@JeloOW]

I really don't know why but I'm getting nostalgia from this game, like Minecraft Alpha? The game looks really good! Wishing you good luck with the development :)

[@genghiskhan6688]

This is really cool! I specially enjoy those weird huge ants and somewhat anthropomorphic frogs; having unique enemies like this really makes your game stands out!

[@lonezsi]

This is so good. It would get even better with a strong identity i think. Make a lore thats not revealed, kindof a pseudo-lore like minecraft and maybe overhaul the world gen? I think cube world nailed the world gen and exploration. If you want i can provide you with my writing and music free of charge. I'm a mid programmer, an experienced game designer, a good musician, and a legendary writer

[@kennethsmith5383]

Musician as well: Haha same.

[@FPSRayn]

This looks great! I hope the algorythm picks up your project and shows it to more people. I was surprised to see this have only 1k views, with how good the quality is.

[@CERISTHEDEV]

Hey man this is looking pretty cool I just wanna suggest two things 1 maybe a pallet menu that you can save shapes to your pallet to easily copy and paste them And the other is a shape cutter That you can predifne shapes and by roght clicking on a object it cuts the object into that shape

[@jackie.libra03]

I feel like my biggest feedback is to make the creatures look more marketable, because a game like this is bound to get merchandise!

[@kennethsmith5383]

Yo the frogges are highly marketable.

[@kennethsmith5383]

I adore this already! The colors, the critters, and vibes...magnificent! I suspect my suggestion is more a personal preference but with the presence of the critters it feels right to throw my hat in the ring. Minor parkour elements (stamina system, wall jumps and slides, edge hanging, climbing), the tools as items, MAYBE a stat system and some loose skills (nothing too MMO but whimsical and more subtle), and some small survival elements (or a game mode for it). 10/10 I want this game already!

[@wroughtwithrat]

i like the idea of some dude saying "ive created a few blocks for my base after a bit of work"

[@sm1k3y]

Looks like it's best building system in voxel games

[@delphicdescant]

I already like this system more than what Enshrouded did. Seems very user-friendly. Good work.

[@siriussev3900]

This game has more convenient builder tools than minecraft does. Minecraft could really use a copy, paste, rotate and translate tool for blocks in creative mode that are convenient and quick and not commands.

[@akuunreach]

Looking at your layered pattern texturing system, and the bricks you were cutting by hand, I was thinking, you might be able to combined this 2d system with the voxels to precut in patterns, and ease the labor required

[@Michal_is_michal]

Dis da kinda game that had Christmas decorations that are creatable all year

[@ChiltsNZ]

This is just amazing! It looks awesome and works really well. Super effort. I hope this video explodes on KZbin so you get thousands and thousands more followers.

[@programmingsam8631]

looks awesome as always! something that really stuck out to me though was the lack of a splash at 1:40

[@BodhiDon]

Indeed, I plan to redo the water at some point. It haven't gotten much attention in a while...

[@studionomaly9135]

I remember seeing the first teardown showcase and now its a healthy and growing game, hopefully your work pays off in the sane way as i definitely see the same progression of development.

[@SkylarMushface]

Randomly stumbled upon this video and so glad I did. Joined the Discord and am looking forward to trying out the game!

[@FundamSrijan]

This is what I've dreamt of

[@owendeheer5893]

This is so smooth! I absolutely love it. I can't wait to see where you take this game!

[@MarkWiemer]

I was so worried this would be one of those never released games for some reason. But it's free now??? And no DRM??? I love it!! It looks beautiful and captures so much of the magic that's been missing in Minecraft. The build system looks super intuitive, can't wait to get creative!

[@davidperks5928]

This is insane , really looks good

[@Mistereee]

This game looks super interesting and really fun

[@Hiihowisitgoing]

i personally find the explosion from the bombs too small would be nicer if it was bigger

[@sahilmazgoavker7108]

It really good concept of multi size it give player for way to build.

[@terranceclark3479]

The world needed another Notch. This game looks awesome.

[@zungaloca]

Crazy amazing

[@alexandrucoman1082]

the game looks and plays amazing overall, a survival mode with different difficulties and each difficulty to have different challenges to pass, not like minecraft where just the hunger and the mobs change, but once the difficulty it s increased, the lore of the game and the challenges to be different and also if you decide to switch to a difficulty, to be blocked there and not switch back, something like this I think that would definitely be really well received by the players and community❤ overall as I said the game it s amazing and it s something that a lot of minecraft fans are definitely waiting for!! especially the building capabilities with endless options and where the only limit it s truly your imagination, and combined with a survival challenging mode that keeps you playing, this game it s gonna be in the eyes of many minecraft and voxel players

[@a5phyxiati0n]

Its so funny how stuff like this runs like a dream, but minecraft runs the exact same on newer hardware as it did 13 years ago

[@KidPrarchord95]

I've always wanted to see someone make something like this!

[@8bitbunnie936]

this looks sick! I think it'd be awesome if the explosives had a randomized hole shape and spawned the typical particles (as a togglable option) instead of a perfect sphere

[@daveyboon9433]

Well done!

[@WilliamAune-Tully]

The sounds are so nice

[@relsai4861]

Really nice project! A good addition would be to be able to hold down the button to create a plane or a volume for the copy as you do for normal voxel positioning (stacked based on copy selection size), I think otherwise in the long run the copy and paste operation just to create a larger version of the copy (like the wall or the floor for example) would become frustrating.

[@Paledoptera]

ive just come across this game and holy hell it looks cool, those building tools look like they'd allow for some CRAZY creative stuff. it kinda feels like if minecraft and noita had a baby and i'd totally play the shit out of this the only thing im a bit worried about is the game's visual aesthetic, mainly the worldgen. the world looks a bit TOO minecraft-y right now even with the rounded corners of each voxel. the building tools are so versatile and seem like they could make such interesting shapes but that's not really reflected in the worldgen. are there any plans of using the smaller voxels and cool shapes in the terrain generation? cuz if not i feel like that's a massive missed opportunity

[@Fnewbuff]

I have an Idea, add parkour feature stuff, like sliding, wallrun, roll to negate fall(but still took some damage and still can die if too high), wall climb or just use ladder

[@ch1kn_tenders]

Reminds me of teardown, looks great not just a little minecraft clone. Game looks pretty good :)

[@Th3GAMP]

That's amazing, I'm gonna watch the development of this game the same way I'm following Lay of the Land

[@alisonfletcher-tn5kg]

I know its hard, But PLEASE Add A Entity Maker! So People can add like Zombies and stuff! PLEASE! I would LOVE this! Almost Like A Mod Tool! Just In the Actual Game!

[@adamshaw46]

Looks stunning and so fun

[@FlintyLycan]

Seeing this video is like watching the early engine tests for Teardown back in the day! Really impressive stuff and i cannot wait to see the whole thing in its fullest potential.

[@technoo4891]

Amazing videos as always! Keep up with this content and this project.

[@deadshotdre9690]

Two questions: Is Multiplayer going to be a thing? And is planned to have controller/multi-platform support?

[@JimBimBum]

this would be even more awesome with modding. i can imagine building structures with purpose and design :3

[@DaydreamStudios_Official]

This is way better than chisels & bits!

[@Peakplatypus]

Yea there is little tiles mod they have animation and can copy chisels and paste Imagine that would better than little tiles mod lmaooo

[@supermatcat24]

That crossbow sound is so satisfying

[@hyperbotzz]

This just looks amazing. Can't wait for this to blow up.

[@letieluYT]

I hope this goes on steam eventually!! Or I think 4J or Hytale should hire you. I think the build mode would be perfect for 4Js new game!

[@alexandrucoman1082]

you should definitely add the right hand and what you are holding in the hand in first person view, this adds more connectivity between the player and the game

[@goldenlotus3046]

This is definitely a Minecraft killer!! This is next level!!!!!

[@7Dev.]

Mojang if they worked more than 5 minutes per day

[@The_Official_T3]

I think you have answered this before but I forgot (potentially even in this video 😂 my memory is bad), but is this going to just be an engine? Or will you be turning this into an actual game, with survival aspects and such? Great video! This is really turning out amazing!

[@akuunreach]

Guess some people don't know, explosives are used for mining. Well hopefully this will get reworked to destroy stone and damage metal in the future.

[@JaredQueiroz]

Im feeling envy for not having this idea first, admiration for the impeccable execution and a crazy urge to play this game right now; Thats awesome, dammit!. Tho I'd not choose instant desintegration of entitys after death; maybe cooler to actually take the dead thing with you or seeing rooten with time until vanishing. But this may be too gore given the style..... Anyway, Thats an amazing job!

[@rapper_mario]

this game looks so awesome sauce! it needs more wayy recognition

[@raughboy188]

Dman man! you're gonna kill minecrft with this.Can't wait to see it come out.

[@dukmusic]

wow! Its very interesting game!

[@phylliida]

This is so cool!!

[@benjaminandersen1097]

i would love to see dynamic animations, at least in the player attacks, so each swing with the sword isn't identical. i all looks really cool thou!

[@Marioqq1]

Hey man,I am new in this chanel and I love the game,but can you add some electrical,aautomation things? like waterwheels,lights,crushers and more.

[@notmyname743]

I got a funny question, are you planning any competitions for your game once you finish developing? Maybe a map building competition, or a game update concept vote maybe?

[@harrasika]

I really like the artstyle and how the world looks. It almost looks like prerendered fake gameplay (in a good way). The only thing that feels a bit weird to me is how many small trees there are; they make the player kinda look like a giant.

[@RifP_YT]

i feel like some more particles, vfx and effects would make this game pop

[@jorocinak1238]

I think you should add some premade blocks so that the game is more intuitive in the begining.

[@Grieferboy7Gaming]

HOLY CRAP THIS LOOKS INSANE

[@jimlight5137]

I finally understand why smaller voxel style games won’t beat Minecraft. The precision of every single block in Minecraft aligning to a grid makes it so much easier to build. Once you start breaking that down into smaller voxels and allowing stuff to be offset or off kilter from the main grid, it becomes less satisfying and more challenging to deal with.

[@elcucumber2847]

did... you even watch the video???

[@whisterbin]

fast like and subscribe, this looks great

[@skellious]

It would be better in my opinion if you just fell apart immediately on fall dying, rather than slamming to the floor first, which breaks the momentum.

[@mzyu]

I think the option to undo and redo would be very useful

[@cenarioacao9251]

Brother, this is amazing! It has great potential to surpass Minecraft!

[@lev-th]

In has zero of such potential. It is somewhat similar to minecraft in some sense, but I feel like it shouldn't be compared to it too much. The project is absolutely brilliant, and I look forward to it's development a lot, but I really wouldn't consider it a competitor nor a surpasser to minecraft.

[@cenarioacao9251]

@@lev-th remember what minecraft was like in its early versions, and also take into account that voxtopolis has been developed by just 1 person for just over a year

[@Alexey_Pe]

3:20, The choice of arrows seems inconvenient, maybe it's better to make a drop-down menu with tile positions? Also custom presets/history are needed, when a player builds a big location, he has many different materials, adjusting the texture every time is just the wrong way to do it

[@BodhiDon]

Yes agreed! The copy/paste system has a history to select from. It makes sense to also do this for the materials

[@GradientOGames]

Fantastic! Did you make the paste animation because of lag reasons?

[@BodhiDon]

haha you're close, there is a reason behind it. it's to avoid a stack overflow, it doesn't block the main thread

[@Maynnerr]

WOOOO I NEED THIS

[@YannPicardFX]

man this is SICK

[@imoxsh]

El mejor juego del mundo!!!!!!!! LO AMO!!!! ❤❤❤❤ Si lo pones a steam te lo compro de 1!!!!!!!!!!! BUEN TRABAJO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@iandig]

AND THIS GOOSE!

[@eja.b6824]

if this comes out ill buy this

[@MarvinEckhardt]

looks like a redesign of minecraft. i like it! does it have physics?

[@Hiihowisitgoing]

damn i think i founded a masterpiece game :DDD looks so cool when can i wishlist on steam

[@Princepsterra]

Building is OP😱

[@darknetworld]

Very nice. I wonder if bomb stack together to do more damage since it more stronger damage. But guessing it a lot of work.

[@mafagafotherandom6821]

Will we be able to turn off certain mob spawns? The ability to kill a specific animal there is kinda triggering for me, or maybe a way to blacklist them from being damaged?

[@ollieoniel]

Maybe add something that allows people who mod the game to get donations in the game menu.

[@Zusk0]

This video has a criminally low amount of views; this is incredible!

[@SceptiKalmannsSandbox]

Cubeworld 3.0 !

[@Fnewbuff]

"OH MY PCAEEEAEAÆÆ-"

[@pierreseaumaire6988]

CHEERS FROM VOXOKING

[@bengoodwin2141]

It might sound crazy, but why do this over what Minecraft does? Does having a higher resolution of voxels actually make for a more fun game? Or does the simplicity required by a game with larger blocks end up being more fun?

[@jafogx]

Amazing work. If I may ask, is this your first game? And how long have you been developing it for? It looks amazing and I think has great potential.

[@BodhiDon]

Thank you! I've been making games with Unity for ~10 years or so. but never did anything public or big like this. This project started in May last year (check the uploads on my YT channel to see how it evolved! :D )

[@callyral]

i love this

[@areyounahidwinbecausestandprou]

Insert minecraft mobs and Steve skin and boom you got minecraft 2

[@HimKnot]

Reminds me of Cube World

[@444fx]

in my opinion painting would look better without blending (soft edges)

[@Byamarro2]

Can you rotate by smaller degrees than 45? So that you could build buildings that aren't rectangles

[@BodhiDon]

@@Byamarro2 unfortunately not :') its all in sparse octree structures. Voxels are uniform in size and orientation

[@C_G.]

It could be difficult but have you though of adding mobile support?

[@NiceHyper01]

Would be cool if you could shift your building grid so not everything has to be on it