My Procedurally Generated Monster-Hunting RPG Roguelite | Vicious Legacy Devlog #0

[@roease6674]

I’m not a game developer, but I am a writer and I’ve been trying to write my first novel and no matter how much prep you do, it always feels like jumping into a terrifying void. It’s comforting to know that sentiment is shared across many creative fields.

[@ViciousLegacyGameAUS]

That's awesome! I also am a writer and boy is that taxing. I find it so hard to stay motivated with novels

[@FleetingDream755]

@@ViciousLegacyGameAUS I'm a software developer and also want to write a novel. I spent a lot of time creating a website that allows me to write and create "entities" that I can attach information to and allows me to rename very quickly or pin to the side as I write since I don't want to come up with names for characters or places and have to find/replace every time I change my mind haha. I should've spent that time on actually writing. Great work! I also wanted to create a game using unity and seeing this I can fully appreciate how hard it is to accomplish what you just did! I spent more than a week trying to just create a standard 3rd person controller...

[@zachgilbert8131]

I'm trying to write a pitch deck to sell a show. I'm the opposite I struggle compiling all my notes and outlines and rough drafts succinctly into a finished product with intros and outros

[@normal6969]

@@ViciousLegacyGameAUS and your genre is?

[@normal6969]

I wonder what genres are you writing in. I am storytelling in my favourite RPG game and have periods without the muse too. :)

[@thespellweaver5768]

Making a game and document the progress from the very start?? Awesome endeavour! Really hoping you manage to keep moving forward and taking your viewers on a journey with you with these dev logs. I adore how you included the silly artifacts, they're often fond memories we can look back on that make us chuckle and remind us of what we faced and conquered. I'm not doing game dev professionally, but watching this reminds me of when I dabbled in proc gen, taking deep dives into games like Minecraft and even Dwarf Fortress. The math sometimes hurts though! I can see a larger-than-life battle mechanic in here, where your actions affect parts of the world directly, e.g. clear or spread something like a plague, requiring generations worth of effort to advance in such a goal. Perhaps not limit yourself to just video games, and taking inspirations from board games such as Kingdom Death Monster or maybe even some things from Frosthaven. In any case, liked and subscribed, would love to track your progress and see this grow :)

[@dev-menon]

Your procedural generation system is amazingly simple and powerful! Keep up the good work!

[@ViciousLegacyGameAUS]

Thanks so much!

[@bencemervay]

Unity's water system actually includes a water excluder by default. They show it in the water system tutorial on the official Unity channel.

[@ViciousLegacyGameAUS]

Welp, that would have saved some time 😅

[@JD_JR]

When my team did a battle royale for our senior college project, that water system wasn't in place at all. We tried to get some kind buoyancy system working and couldn't. In the end we just used vehicle bodies and drove the ships around the map.

[@jarrodpassmore1944]

It’s always good to see Australian developers trying their hand, I’ll keep an eye on this project can’t wait to see the final product.

[@icebite9888]

what does it matter where the dev is from?

[@ExpensivePizza]

@@icebite9888 Presumably because he's also Australian.

[@muntedninja]

Looks amazing! I vaguely remember you describing something like this back at uni.

[@surajraika7821]

Uni?

[@krukdallan1587]

​@@surajraika7821university, where you get your degree/master degree etc

[@hans1783]

There's one thing that battlebit taught many people in regards to games in this day and age... As long as it has a smooth functionality, it's a good game... regardless the bloxy apperence that dates to decades of regression in graphics. I love the idea of this game... really hope to see more of it progressing.

[@gamingshowerthoughts9723]

Awesome. Definitely going to follow your progress. Experienced dev making a procedural generation game is the golden goose of youtube devlogs =D

[@ViciousLegacyGameAUS]

Thanks so much! :)

[@flaredesel3425]

I know it might be a hassle, but something fascinating you could do with the system where you die but the world moves on, is save what islands were loaded where. This would allow you to live a later life and visit an island, but the more you explore you begin to realize it was something you visited before. Just, time has taken its toll.

[@ViciousLegacyGameAUS]

That's the plan!

[@skylarcanode-rhodes9771]

Another solo full time unity dev here! This is extremely inspiring and I can't wait to see the rest. Best of luck and may burn out stay far away from you my friend. Subbed!

[@nathanlewis8217]

Fantastic concept, looking forward to your future videos !

[@ViciousLegacyGameAUS]

Thank you! :)

[@surajraika7821]

i watched you video 10 times but every time i watch it I get goosebumps, I don't know what it is but i get a peaceful feeling.

[@graffekta]

This look awesome - love the water effects!

[@ViciousLegacyGameAUS]

Thank you very much! 😁

[@NaomiCasino8D]

Speaking from someone who is currently indesign and working in 3D rendering programs. This is awesome dude. I'm so glad youre showing us the process - I subbed immediately. In addition, your voice is way too good 💜

[@isto_inc]

What should we start with? Gameplay loop? Vertical slice? Nah bruh. Deeeeeelicious looking water. And brother I’m here for it

[@ViciousLegacyGameAUS]

The lure is real 🤌

[@mattjfx]

This is fascinating work and you explain everything so clearly! Can’t wait for the next ep! Thoughts & prayers for your keyboard, it gave so much 🥲

[@ViciousLegacyGameAUS]

Thanks! Ol' clicky knew the risks going in

[@aaronmeyler5108]

This showed up on my front page and it looked so interesting I just assumed this was a very late-development devlog. You’ve got such a strong start here, can’t wait to see more devlogs !

[@UA_stud]

I’ve been experimenting in gamedev since mid last year. Last week I started on my dream game project and now I’m seeing your work! You’re amazing and way better than me! Good luck. I hope you finish!

[@justantecekstrom9573]

Just something special about this, just 30 sec in and already subbed. Keep it going, you're awesome dude!

[@tomweiland]

"Everything's on fire and my head hurts"-that intro is way too relatable :P Good luck with the project, it seems like an interesting concept!

[@RR-bn5wo]

Before you'd even mentioned sea of thieves, thats the first thing i thought about when you mentioned water... It's kinda insane how amazing their water is on that game.

[@sullyvahn]

Open containers, the bane of making videogames. Happy gamedev and good luck!

[@GarnetKane]

fellow aussie game dev! letsgooo keen for the progress on this!

[@WillSindra]

After so many years I'm willing to give a bunch of creative content another shot, it's just pretty insane that without searching for any game dev vlogs (specifically) or anything remotely close to it in the creative spectrum the mighty algorithm sent me here, to a fresh channel with a fresh journey that in one world line is something I'd want to try. Really excited for you, the scope sounds awesome! Will be heaps of fun being along for this ride. Plus, was refreshing to find some good dry aussie humour. Put us on the map my guy, can't wait to see what Vicious Legacy will become in the near future

[@Skelly3000]

It's so awesome to see many people jump into game dev and documenting their progress. More game devs are always appreciated because the tech we currently have is really cool and accessible! I'm excited!

[@BrandonShep]

Nice work man, looking forward to seeing what this turns into!

[@Timmis-v3p]

Idea for the Water Combat: You should try to make cannons on each side of the ship. Another Idea for Water Combat: Make Kraken. Please. ANOTHER Idea for Water in General: It might be cool if the player could make upgrades to their ship, perhaps increasing hull strength, the speed of the boat, and adding more cannons the the boat.

[@ViciousLegacyGameAUS]

Definitely some form of cannon-like ranged attacks for sure! C'mon, you think there's not gonna be a kraken? 😉 Yeah definitely there will be some form of upgrades for the boats, and similarly your new character might be able to come across your old character's boat and fix it back up

[@Timmis-v3p]

@@ViciousLegacyGameAUS I mean, you only mentioned land hunting, soo I wanted to be sure...

[@ViciousLegacyGameAUS]

@@Timmis-v3p nah oceanic hunting will be a thing rest assured :)

[@floschy_1]

Incredible progress for the first devlog! And Incredible quality for the first video [on this channel]

[@Bladkaos]

the concept sounds sick! super excited to follow the development and see where it goes!

[@matthewcoetzee3413]

I hope you continue with this it looks very promising!

[@WhoTheDevv]

Wow this looks awesome, cool to see another Perthian game dev!

[@jordanjohansenmusic]

Love the concept! Looking forward to your next devlog!

[@jjm232a]

Looks solid! You should totally make an email sign up/newsletter for your game. You could use it to further your devlog updates, generate dialog/feedback with fanbase & of course eventually wishlists. In any case ace work. Looking forward to more!

[@Gnomable]

This is already looking great! I always love seeing more procedurally generated projects. I haven't thought about "Little Devil Inside" in so long.

[@MehowLipa]

I like how you make this devlog so calm and at same time interesting

[@GermanCoronel]

tunic, dredge and little devil inside have always been my inspirations! hear that just made me click automatically suscribe!

[@alistaircross9921]

Mate this is amazing and you're no doubt setup for a long difficult road, but I have subscribed! And I am here for it

[@Jacxxxb]

Just found your channel and I have to say I can relate, I'm currently trying to build a procedurally generated open world rpg as a one-man developer and boy does it come with struggles! Push through friend, I'm sure you'll achieve your goal. Making sure to subscribe to see your progress!

[@ViciousLegacyGameAUS]

Thanks for the support! Yeah it's definitely a lot, but I guess we've gotta eat the elephant

[@flyingfoox1365]

This game has a super interesting concept please continue making it! (Also your editing style is fine)

[@directorbreadcrumbs5295]

I really like how this sounds I'll be looking forward to its release!!

[@hegemon3]

As a devoted Sea of Thieves player and roguelite enjoyer, I'll be watching your project with huge interest. Good luck!

[@narmith]

Cool stuff! keep em going whenever you feel like it. Buoyancy is fun, I remember doing kinda something similar in Unity after Valheim rigid but glorious water system. As the saying goes: Nobody was born knowing anything at all. Try, don't mind the disdain of some people and never give up. I had a trillion projects like this one and never got to any actual game ever completed nor even entertained the possibility of a devblog (out of embarrassment actually), so know that you are already wining and I consider you a personal hero. Cheers man! Subscribed.

[@tienshido]

What you are doing is actually what I’d love to see in most of my games. The learning side of things. So I gave you follow :)

[@Shitms]

The game idea is really good, I am really excited for the next devlog!!!

[@kahisawheel]

I like the islands and trees. They're charming.

[@altugozhan]

I've spent 4 months on my urp water shader then Unity decided to publish their own shader in HDRP. And I'm pretty good with shaders. LOL. Seeing ppl doing a much better job with a few clicks than my months of work make me feel like an idiot. You are lucky you didn't waste much time on developing your own water system. Good luck in future development ❤

[@ViciousLegacyGameAUS]

I was*so* close to doing the same thing haha

[@jamesdoanecompositions]

It is looking great!! I look forward to seeing more updates. I also really like the overall concept of the game.

[@ViciousLegacyGameAUS]

Thank you very much :) new video hopefully mid September

[@DeshawnBeach]

a lot of potential here, excited to see where it goes!. This look awesome - love the water effects!.

[@TrollFaceMafia]

These kind of videos are zen for me. Love it. Excited to see more.

[@hideonusgaming5225]

this is what type of videos I want.....so relaxing while learning

[@Poniksei]

looks very good so far, keep up the good work.

[@antonsimkin]

oh boy there goes another devlog #0 video. anyway ill be waiting for the next part and happy to see this project progressing, good luck.

[@Floky]

Looks dope, your game is right up my alley! looking forward to future devlogs!

[@8bitSpartan141]

a lot of potential here, excited to see where it goes!

[@Sluwaard]

I fell in love with the vision of your game right of the bat, looking forward to devlog 1!

[@ViciousLegacyGameAUS]

Thanks so much :) devlog 1 in the works. Hopefully out around July 15th ish

[@starplebe9916]

One of the best devlogs I’ve seen in a while.

[@ViciousLegacyGameAUS]

Thanks so much :)

[@slygamer01]

I'm an Aussie game dev, have been for 23 years, always working for studios on their games, but still have not worked out what I want to do for my own game. Started many times, never got far with any of them. I just suck at the creative side. Good to see you having a direction and making progress towards it.

[@lesliewubbel9157]

People usually don't like documentation but they don't know that it helps scales your game with other devs, it helps your own thinking about the code, I am really happy youre documenting the process, it really pays off.

[@DarkDax]

Great video mate! Love the idea and can't wait to see more!

[@duduzynhuu]

This game is a great idea, I wish you a lot of luck with this project. I will be here to support you along the way

[@mockingjay8098]

Just stumbled upon this video, this was really chill and inspirational I've been trying to work on myself as a game dev too, this looks really good so far and hope you make it till the final vision you have for your game

[@SeeJayMac]

Great stuff buddy. Keep it up!

[@Gghosty]

I love the art! Excited to see what you create following your journey!

[@cherubim7]

Glad you got started on your dream game 🎉. All the best for the journey ahead! Liked and Subscribed.

[@ViciousLegacyGameAUS]

Thank you very much ❤️

[@TheNeoGemYoutube]

Amazing start. As someone who is also really interested by procedural generation, this is really solid work.

[@ViciousLegacyGameAUS]

Thanks!

[@TheNeoGemYoutube]

No problem. Enjoy the holiday.

[@PatrickHoodDaniel]

Circumnavigation would be soooo cool, but the procedurally generated surface would need to be a sphere.

[@BearCavalryWasTaken]

I started a sailing project too around a month ago and always struggled to get the buoyance to work, I'm glad you got it down where I couldn't! I hope all goes well with your project!

[@oliverutley9630]

This is way cool! Great job, I hope you continue this journey of game development!

[@odwambenyane9279]

You inspire me deeply, I can't put to words how this video made me feel. Your work lights a fire under me but also makes me realize how much learning I need to do and how far I have to go to become great. Thank you

[@ViciousLegacyGameAUS]

Thank you so much for your kind words :) as I say in the video, the goal is to inspire other developers who might be worried about putting themselves out there. I believe in you!

[@Potoaster]

I’m really excited to see where this goes! If you want my unsolicited opinion: the core gameplay loop is novel and intriguing, and while I know your graphics are placeholder right now, your water texture looks patterned/worse when zoomed out, so you may want to consider ways to add extra variation

[@my-burner-account]

Super cool concept. I wish you the best of luck with this project! To help with avoiding burnout, get a playable MVP as quickly as possible and get it in the hands of play-testers.

[@honestlygood7967]

wow i see so much potential with this one

[@necoh1568]

What a cool concept! Looking forward to see more devlogs

[@thendsoundz]

intro got me, subbed at sec 25! also stunning artwork 👍

[@johncambridge6120]

This channel is just what I needed, this somehow inspires me to continue trying to learn about unity and coding. I have my own game project on my mind but I really don't know how to do it. I cannot wait to see your channel grow, this looks amazing!

[@ViciousLegacyGameAUS]

Hey thanks so much! That's exactly the goal of this channel so I'm really glad you were able to take some inspiration from it :) good luck with your project!

[@pxul1]

I am really keen on seeing where this will end up!

[@ViciousLegacyGameAUS]

Thank you for the support! ❤️

[@zac_man9269]

finally, someone that lives in the same timezone as me making dev logs

[@johnbeech]

I like the artwork at the bottom of your website; a lush green mountainous island filled with secrets, which is reinforced by the combat art of encountering a monster. With top down isometric, you don't get that sense - yes for sailing and exploring the world map, but not for arriving on an island.

[@yukoi8825]

Im starting my game development journey at 18 as I am heading into university and will be majoring in design and media informatics. Im exicted that I get to share this journey with people like you and hopefully get to see everyone succeed. Good luck on your journey and can't wait to see this game in the market.

[@BadPractices]

Your game and the entire concept is phenomenal. When it comes out I can already see my self diving into it.

[@DejayClayton]

Thanks for making this video, your presentation style is great, and the project looks promising. Best of luck!

[@ViciousLegacyGameAUS]

Thank you very much :)

[@Human-tn5qq]

cool idea dud! hope you can realized it fully

[@Alexgamer-pp7hm]

I love it, I’ve recently started to try to make my own game with little experience and have been struggling a lot throughout, and I am glad to see someone else also starting a new game. It feels good to be daunted by what’s to come in development with others alongside me. Keep up the good work

[@scehr]

As a learning game dev myself, good for you, mate. That's one heck of an idea you have, and I love your art style. I'm subbed and along for the ride. What a pleasure it is to watch someone build their dream game. We can all hope to be in this position! Don't burn yourself out, set small goals within big ones, and good luck! ❤

[@gabrielavechini7626]

Great video man! Thanks for sharing with us your progress!

[@clintonhawkins8666]

Got me hooked. I'll look forward to your progress. I'd also be way down if you'd do a deeper dive into portions and explain your coding.

[@lumbum7946]

You are a crazy coder and KZbinr I had to check that you didn’t have any other videos because your so good at this

[@ViciousLegacyGameAUS]

Thank you! More coming soon ;)

[@gioeuresti6321]

Good luck! Can't wait to see what you put out next bro

[@shadowfantasiesf8556]

These never leading anywere devlogs are the programmers crack. Nice one, keep going.

[@dylanalpers]

IDK if you'll ever see this, but many projects sit at a spot where most people would rate the game as a 6-8, and be in pretty much total agreement on it. The truly great games are DIVISIVE, with people rating them as either a 1 or a 10. I take it as a good sign that you have haters day one, and would love to play your game eventually!

[@JacobyYTUBE]

Awesome video! Awesome game concept! Awesome progress! Keep moving forward bro!

[@branidev]

Cool stay at it and you can one day released! I am living proof you can pull this off, i did release my game after 2 years of working beside my full-time job...

[@IMinusWell]

Best of luck on your developing adventure! I hope to see more progress in the future~ and great job on your Devlog, (of course!) you explained everything very well

[@Jamie_Gamedev]

Great start. Can’t wait to see where this goes.

[@LittleMikeStarCraft]

keep em coming if you keep making these you'll get somewhere, because it is a very strong start

[@Pixels4Games]

Wow, the graphics look amazing. You did much better job then I do with my own games. Great job and congrats to you.

[@Abdulwahab-vb6he]

i haven't any dev to get huge response in their first vid. congragualtions

[@ViciousLegacyGameAUS]

It's actually so surprising haha. I was sure no one would watch it 😭 I'm very grateful

[@Abdulwahab-vb6he]

@@ViciousLegacyGameAUS well desvered

[@santiagoh1249]

Man, this video got me very inspired! To be honest I've also found myself in the same situation. Working with no pay on a game that fits my needs (tabletop cards rpg in this case lol) Well, all I wanted to say is that this video gave me a sense of emphaty for you and your project, it looks very cool and I hope you find time to keep working on it. Good luck!! (new follower here btw)

[@giantfrogstudios839]

Great video. I love the look of this game and look forward to seeing the rest of the Devlog. 👍