The Best Resource Gathering in Indie Games? | Len's Island Dev Diary #30

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Resource gathering, new UI systems for weapons, the all-new tool chest & weapon rack, plus a whole lot more in today's development diary for Len's Island, the up-coming Action-Adventure game by Flow Studio.
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Len's Island Game Description:
Build, fight, farm and explore. Experience your own path. Whether it's building the home of your dreams, tending to your crops and watching the sun go down; or explore the mysteries of the Island and the darkness underneath, but you may want to take a sword with you.
Developed by Flow Studio
Flow Studio is a game development studio based in Brisbane, Australia. We are currently developing Len's Island, an open-world action-adventure game with building, farming, crafting, and survival game mechanics. Len's Island is built in the Unity 3D game engine.

[@oab]

Bro I honestly can't wait to get my hands on this game

[@breadrug3709]

Same

[@dnxx503]

Same

[@carolynhoy468]

Same

[@mr.a7451]

please give some animal to feed n dog org tiger or somthing for farm n for dongeon

[@darkigg]

Can you give me the checkmark??????

[@michalslusarski]

I can't even imagine how much work does it take to make this game look and feel this good

[@cheddar9871]

Too much work! Lars, Daniel and I have only very niche tasks here and there, helping where required, and it is already a lot of work for us. Julian and Martin are the ones working on it fulltime, it's just unbelievable the amount of work those two have.

[@cheddar9871]

@Fraser Neilson yep, join us on Discord, you can have a chat with the dev team there!

[@mauricciocosta3056]

I will try and call them this this

[@yamatozhen]

It’s been such a journey from the day you uploaded the first video preview! The game is actually BONKERS! ITS AWESOME! GOODJOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sebik_]

I love how the game changes from day to day. You are doing a very good job and I think this game is worth the effort. I look forward to a new episode every time.

[@fritzgc4223]

Whoa whoa whoa. Last time I saw Len's Island it was not this shiny O_o Great great job. Do your best. Will be waiting for this to release.

[@aaryashbharadwaj2812]

This game looks absolutely amazing, and watching you inspires me. Good luck with alll that is to come!

[@ALWT_W4K]

Its crazy how he's able to make an amazing game with beautiful art and he is also able to make a great game log for us. Keep it up

[@aengnugraha8779]

Just like all type of my favorite games in one pack, can't wait no more bro. - Armour crafting - Magic/Spells - Hunting / animals - Fishing This could be the best game ever !!

[@Duke6598]

love the progress videos. will definitely buy this whenever it comes out

[@frogonaut5586]

The animations in this game are stunning

[@reg43]

Bro this looks beautifull!

[@BritishLogic99]

Wow! I was literally typing a comment asking if there'll be weather in this game. Great to see the addition of wind, will really help bring the island to life (even more!). Really excited for the game!

[@ImSaintRyan]

Crazy to see how far your game has come along. I remember first following you on Twitter then finding your KZbin when you made designs for the different gaming organizations like SoaR and FaZe, then watching you jump into game development with the tiny cloth ghosts and now this! Keep up the great work, can't wait for the release of Len's Island :)

[@ryderstudios]

This game looks so good and polished I love it. Can't wait for the release!!!!

[@mikeohc]

Holy, this looks absolutely amazing!

[@tom_henniger]

And a training dummy that shows the dps you do would be useful. Especially for those who want to be as strong as possible.

[@InstaKarma4]

I believe there are training dummies in previous dev logs

[@cameronjames7908]

This is looking sick im going to binge watch everything about this game

[@xtraspecialj]

Two questions I have about the game: 1:) Can we use WASD for movement as well? I've just never been a fan of mouse based movement in games. This game especially seems like it'd be perfect for WASD movement. 2:) I know in photo mode you can rotate the camera around, but can I rotate the camera around on the fly without having to go into photo mode? When building, I'd want to be able to rotate the camera around so I can see how different parts of my building looks like without having to go into photo mode. It just seems like it should do that naturally. Sorry if either of those questions has been addressed before, but I haven't seen them addressed yet.

[@microdavid7098]

I've been following this game since 10k view times. I remember your game being so small, and you guys inspired me to start gamedev. You guys are truly inspirational, and I highly respect your work. Together with other gamedevs like Dev Duck (who I think started developing his game with you), I think your game is cool. I watch a lot of gamedev stuff, and have over 30 gamedevs (I think) in my sub.

[@osid5488]

just binged the whole devlog series. super cool and inspiring. great work!

[@Syvies]

Wow, mixing harvesting, building, hack 'n' slash, item management (made way easier and I love that) in one game? Congrats! I really hope you can make this game real, it has a lot of potential! One of the best Indie dev log I'm following for sure, can't wait to get my hands on it ^^ (And could be interesting if it had a small multiplayer feature, but I may not have followed enough to know that ^^')

[@InstaKarma4]

Torch description 6:35 👀

[@lunkums]

this game looks soooo good

[@Skeffles]

The progress here looks amazing. It's interesting to see you try out some variation to the standard gathering game loop many games have right now.

[@santiagosuarez2074]

The art style of this game is amazing

[@breadrug3709]

You guys are fantastic! Can't wait to get my hands on this game!

[@jordanfernandes4409]

Your art is phenomenal😵

[@zuppazone]

10:17 I hope there will be an option toggle for just need to hold button ( E or left mouse button ) to gather the resource, for me it's a tedious proccess if I need to clicking the button many times, especially I need to click it perfectly at the right time for better damage. the forest is my benchmark for the best resource gathering in survival games.

[@ConstantineWR]

Looks like a full professional team worked on it

[@IanMott]

Looks lovely!

[@andrewpullins8817]

I like the idea of no inventory management I just wonder if people will be confused by ”not having an inventory”?

[@RealGoOhm]

Wow I never connected that you was the same developer that made a building system a bit like Rusts. I saw this game a while back but its coming along great and sounds like its going to be awesome. So encouraging seeing your progress with your partner I wish you great success man good stuff.

[@troglodytestudio]

The game looks better and better!

[@qwertyuuytrewq825]

Great idea with combos and crits in resource gathering. Now, these resources look like mini-bosses. I guess then some rare materials should be able to fight back )

[@joekap7023]

added to steam wishlist

[@justinsmall756]

id love to see rain and foggy days

[@tom_henniger]

A dash attack for the katana would be sick o.O

[@matthewhall319]

I've noticed this for the past few devlogs but I feel like the tree opacity effect is a bit jarring. It seems the trees disappear too late and stay hidden for too long but I'm not sure if that's it.

[@jameskong197]

If received well this game could be huge

[@thomasowen1855]

Bigger trees should be slightly easier to chop down. Just to add a bit of randomness to it

[@thypandrew3913]

It would be cool if the jump ground smash did more dmg or a larger radius. the higher you fell from.

[@maykeewald5362]

really really cool new stuff! but idk why but the shadow from Len in the cave looks somehow weird. i think a sharper shadow, which is behind Len, instead of below might look better.

[@AshokKumar-zq2wy]

I suggeat that when u open ur weapons rack that it should not block the game- maybe put it at the side

[@ChristianBoehmTV]

Looking amazing! One suggestion: take a look into movie lighting: Particularly back lights. So you would have a silhouette for your character/s inside the caves for better visibility. Right now the character blends very much into the darkness of the cave.

[@moessnerit]

One big thing that's annoy me personally it's that you can't move with WASD, what should be easy to implement. What do you think about it as additional option?

[@Gailon1000]

Do you use the HDRP or URP for your Project? It looks amazing and im looking forward to play it!!

[@tawhidkhan3416]

Dude it looks so awesome, please add magical creatures and make a huge map.

[@CraigNess69]

this game is ganna be so fire

[@xeno_link7370]

very cool was waiting for this

[@DrHippo]

I know all too well of being consumed by a project, remember to take care of yourself! Great content 👍

[@justinsmall756]

bees should give you honey when you cut down a tree with bees in it

[@leuynn]

Can't wait for the game! and yeah its little bit weird,play game with my name on it

[@d30x58]

Hey man, can you move the character with WASD? I always wish it was a feature of these top down games

[@wonderingpixel]

You upload at the same time as Mr beast!And I watch your's first Lesssssss goooooo!

[@NinyaMonke]

SAME LOL

[@OCanalDeVideoGames]

Keep with the videos!!!

[@diligencehumility6971]

This looks close to a triple-A game, not much indie about it. Looks amazing

[@polardevs8883]

I absolutely love your devlogs, they're inspiring and I can't wait for the next one! (Also, I wishlisted thank you for the reminder) I'm working on a top-down party type game myself now and wanted to know, what technique do you use to hide trees and other things obstructing your view of the camera? Is a sphere/box cast and setting the alpha on the object material standard? Or is there a better way? Yours is just soooo smooth and refined, I love it. Cheers, hope you have a good day.

[@abt2171]

Hi man, in the game we can rotate the camera? Or stay static?

[@mohammadazad8350]

This is main concern about this game , I don't like top-down games that much especially when you can't at least rotate the camera to look at the beautiful scenery

[@DickCheese182]

Join the discord, you're better off asking questions there.

[@jimtrotman85]

Love the fact there isn’t chests! Not a fan of inventory management.

[@maartenprovider201]

Would be sick if this game could become a CO-OP for like 2-4 players

[@JumpingMike333]

incredible

[@DassVeryGood]

This is the only good looking unity indie game I've seen in years. Future indie devs take some damn notes!!!

[@justinsmall756]

its a little hard to hit crit when your fighting might need a slight tweek

[@Barzarel]

Will you be able to make a magic user and customize appearance down the road, game looks interesting.

[@MasterBuilder9000]

I really like this game and the devlogs but I wish the develops told a bit more about the code of the new features

[@DavidSusic]

This game has really appealing environment!! When are the monster coming? Is this meant to be a multiplayer game? Looks really good so far, keep your shit up!!

[@BrendanSadaka]

Would love to hear some details behind the animation components! That's something you haven't really touched upon yet, are you animating yourself or using a combo of mixamo stuff? Very curious. Cheers from Canada and looking forward to the next diary bud!

[@larslenk9404]

Game is handsome, dev is handsome, how do you expect me to wait till release ???

[@SaintPalmTree]

Imagine a Multiplayer based economy. Buying wood depends on supply and demand BOYYYY xD

[@minetta8668]

This realy is a beatifull game, but dont forget to take some time for yourself!

[@plinx5775]

It would be nice to put a creative mode like minecraft, and you can create a world without crafting everything

[@StoicFlame]

i wanna play this game.

[@moofy3294]

Hi I love your videos they're so good you've really inspired me thanks(;

[@romanfl2833]

Where did you studied ? Love how is all looking 😁👍

[@ryanmaher531]

i have to play this

[@justinsmall756]

would love to be able to use clay to make pots to cook or plates etc ues metel to make pots and pans have animals would be great make it where you have to catch the animals rather than buy them

[@skillsiwant9318]

I have aidea for game you want to irrigated your crops and want to take water through the pipe from the river of pirates island but the prirates are not allowing you so you have to fight for the water from the fight you get to know somthing about the lighthouse

[@User-vs2wc]

Hi just wanted to tell you your game is so cool juste looking at it there is nothing to says why don't you make a company? And other thing make a map generator

[@agentepeperoni34]

Looks amazing! Is there multiplayer in plans? Not in the nearest future, but... Overall? I love those type of games, but feel kinda lonely playing solo...

[@andromeda1798]

question, will multiplayer ever be an option? i know it may not be something on your mind yet for this game which i totally get. but i would love to see that added

[@StephaneCharre]

Are u planning to make the world procedural? Or just premade isles ? Awesome work btw! Thanks for the devlogs, always a pleasure to watch :)

[@derlittleek1179]

can you make a two handet weapon that make more damage but makes you slower

[@Dragonbeasy]

how much will the game be when it comes out

[@wesleysilva-me8bf]

This game is Very Very cool

[@neonpancakes4161]

Maybe make len’s shirt a brighter colour to help it stand out a bit more, it’s a bit hard to find where Len is on the screen

[@rolf1820]

I think the character should have a visible backpack

[@alkhudry8105]

I hope its have multiplayer mode

[@mr.addict108]

I rly want to learn game development, design and all that stuff... how can i do that ? What language should i learn, what game design applications should i use...

[@filippogiulietti1665]

Wow how much progress, I really love this game. Are you going to do random generated islands or modeling a specified one as world?

[@feetlunatic5134]

You’re gonna get so much popularity I bet someone like markipliers gonna play it

[@redneckkong9009]

I just found your Channel an hour later i have been doing nothing else then whatsching your vids i might by a pc just to Play This game :) ( or is it coming to other platforms )

[@dmansor2]

hey i was wondering where you went to school to get your game dev degree? im looking into options for myself. thanks and you game looks beautiful btw, can't wait to play it :D

[@justinsmall756]

id love to see animals which wwe could catch to raise or hunt for rss to cook or sell

[@BahaaSoliman]

Man this might be a sensitive question, but I hope you won't mind. Can you tell me how did you make an algorithm that cuts trees down (Resource Gathering)? I've been trying to find a Resource Gathering Algorithm for a long time now

[@Bordz_92]

Is controller support going to be something to look forward to on release?

[@EzzInMotion]

if anyone can explain how did he/you make that video or at least comment the video link for a tutorial showcasing how was this building system was made i will be greatfull for you.

[@spritey7244]

This games looking great, will there be gamepad support?

[@JulienNix]

Not sure if you mentioned it in an earlier devlog, but how did you make water and grass? They both look really good in their simplicity!

[@yamatozhen]

Also is there a way to prevent deforestation? If not are you gonna include that? o.o

[@JohnnyThousand605]

Wishlisted! =D