Making Characters Come Alive - Chef RPG Devlog #7
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- Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
- Process for implementing a character schedule system for Chef RPG.
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With so many stardew likes flooding the market lately, none of then seem to posses the magic and artistic style that you have created. Keep it up. You've got something special here!
Yes, this one and the magic one, witchbrook
Couldn't agree more! There's so much thought put behind the game's development. The devlogs help deal with the impatience as an excited player, and seeing what goes behind the game makes waiting worth it.
I agree!
@@lucasrodrigues-ew8ii I'm really excited about these two games 🥰
Gotta be honest, when I first started watching, I wasn't that interested in the game, more in the architecture/game dev/pixel art combo which I share. However, this latest vid has totally sold me. The care and complexity put into all of these systems and rapid and marked improvement in the graphics are crazy. It's really impressive and inspiring, not only how far you've come, but how much more I'm sure you can do before release.
haha glad I changed your mind :) In architecture, they tell us we won't make our best work until we are 50 or 60. I think it's a pretty good way of thinking about things and lets you keep improving and not stagnate. Hoping to improve the game a lot more by the end - without taking way too much time of course!
I must seriously add, that the NPC Avatars look soooooooo lovingly. Like you can really feel the love Nikita put into them
Your game is fucking magic. The progress is amazing, and the result of all that work is beautiful and really detailed, cant wait to play it.
7:56 DO NOT place the pop up tooltip menu of the items right on top of the mouse. You dont see which item you are targetting with your mouse because there is your huge info tooltip menu covering the whole shop inventory. Place it in a way so it will open from the top right or bottom right of your mouse just like how it is with windows; menu opens when when you right click on your desktop.
I love the idea of character creation in the bathroom. Looks more natural as if you are getting ready to start a new life at a new city!
I love the new sprites, no disrespect to the old ones but these fit the whole vibe of the game more!
They look so cute!!
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The transition when you're done with creating your character is so smooth
Ngl i dont like the npc sprites. They seem really bland and the eyes look weird. Its a shame the world looks so beautiful and the mechanics looks so nice! I wish you could add more shading for the npcs..maybe. Looking at the other games' npcs like Little Witch in the Woods..Stardew Valley...Potion Permit..Witchbrook..Yokai Inn. They have really good pixel art for their npcs. I love the portraits..but I really wish u guys would improve the npc looks please.
I really love how cohesive and lively your world feels. I've been learning a lot from watching your videos. It's very insightful to get the perspective of someone in game development with an architectural background
Glad these videos have been helpful!
This looks so good already! Although I think it's slightly scary to know that the characters aren't really sleeping, but becoming invisible and watching their clone sleep lol
I hoestly cannot wait to play this game. It's absolutely stunning and seems incredibly interesting, the characters especially.
I've had the game wishlisted on steam for ages, but because it doesn't say there, I wanted to ask; will there be romancable characters?
Another question is in regards to time - will it be possible to slow down time? I ask, because I am the sort of person to love just taking it chill and spend 10 minutes appreciating a particularly pretty corner of the map, haha. I often end up getting stressed by the, to me, too short days. I know games like Sun haven has the option to slow down the day considerably and thought I would suggest it, just in case you hadn't thought of it. Just an idea, mind!
Yesss!
Thanks Charles! Yes, some of the characters will be romanceable :)
Totally understand the time thing. It can be more stressful if there is always a clock ticking.
Slowing down time is an interesting idea. I can look into it! I'll definitely have to try out Sun Haven and see how they implemented it.
@@PixelArchitect I can definitely recommend it as a point of reference for the time thing. Short of adding a full "pause" function for time passing, their way is one of the better ways I have seen it done.
I am stoked for this to come out. I used to play Harvest Moon on game boy advance religiously as a kid, but you can only marry every character and see all of the events so many times before it loses its magic. While I recognize this game is very different, it brings forth those same feelings of excitement when looking forward to playing it. A game hasnt done that for me in a long time! This one is beyond anything I could expect out of a game but something I didnt know I wanted. Keep up the awesome work!!
Thanks! It's definitely true that games lose their magic once you've experienced the whole playthrough. We will try to push the RPG elements more so that your choices will impact the game world a bit more - which will result in more unique playthroughs. Lot's of possibilities for this game, though some features may need to be added after the initial release based on how long they take to implement.
Looking forward to playing this a lot man!
You should do more devlogs man!! People just haven't seen this amazing content.
The pixel art is simply amazing
Really enjoy the new sprites and updated character creation system. Feels more smooth and less clunky. Seeing your character on the train background is a really cute touch too. I’m really excited about the game at this point and the dev logs are always a highlight of my day.
I love when you release dev logs! Can't wait for the release! I have a question, though: if you ever plan to have romance characters, do you have any ideas for schedule and interaction changes for dating and marriage? Some games like stardew valley make the marriage really plain, only having a gift being given, a chore done sometimes, and sometimes even changing the scheduling to where they only hang around the farm, which is kinda depressing when you think about it because their "life" was changed so drastically. A slight change with their schedule would be understandable, but nothing to drastic. Like maybe stopping by work depending on if you open during a potential "meal" period? Also, I remember in Story of Seasons Trio of towns, you could join a romance character for a meal at their place or a restaurant they eat at to increase bonds after befriending them enough. Maybe even have a boost on the restaurant in some way relatred to their personality once married? Such as maybe morale boost when they visit during working hours or more publicity? It would be nice if something like that could be implemented into the game, since most rpg's have stopped adding to the romance aspect like the sharing a meal and even romance rivalry, which kind of makes players interested in that slice of the game go "why even add it if you're just going to make it plain and easy?" Sorry to ramble, I'm just excited and kinda miss having some more challenging romancing on the side of main quests and stuff! Can't wait to see what else you have in store!
Very interesting to hear about the features of the Story of Seasons game! I can look into it, and I think these additions will definitely improve the romance system. Schedule changes are definitely possible - can can just add new schedules for characters that have been romanced, or have event overrides that take higher priority that their regular daily activities.
May I say your character design is PHENOMENAL! Like wow, every single characters took my heart. I’m really exited for your game!
Thanks Louisa :) They are done by another artist actually - my character designer. I'm not great at drawing characters tbh
This looks amazing!! I can't wait to play it, all that you do to make the game more immersive its super cool!
There is one thing I though to mention, its not very big, Its just that the npcs have amazing character art, but it seems a bit different from the in game sprite (like the colours of the hair and clothes of the characters that live together), I think it would be a good idea to match them to the illustration so its easier to recognise them in game... I dunno... anyway, I love this game and the work you are doing!!!
Appreciate the feedback! We can go over all the color palates when polishing the game in the future and correct any color issues
I agree with this! I think i noticed it the most when speaking to Bianca- her character art is gorgeous, and some of the prominent elements of her design seem to be her blue hair, the big black goggles she wears on her head, and her dark clothes! however seeing her in game sprite compared to her character art, it felt kinda hard to immediately connect the two, as it seemed like her blue hair was the main/only consistent design element?
hopefully u dont mind me saying this, i dont mean to leave criticism on a game and video series ive been watching for what feels like a year now! the game looks absolutely wonderful, and every new environment or character we see just makes me more excited for its eventual release!! love the game and everything you're doing, hope the dev process is going well, and best of luck with whatever you've decided to tackle next :D
@@lindsayharris5074 No worries and really glad you are following along! For the in-game sprites - I actually used placeholders for now since our character animator is finishing another batch of clothes, so the in-game characters don't match the portraits. Probably didn't explain that part too well. But don't worry, the in-game characters will match the portraits by the end!
Hats & glasses will be added into the game later on as well :)
btw, just a lil advice on pixel art since i am also into pixel art and been drawing since i was a child, i think your characters and designs are great but only thing that looks kinda off is the colors, i remember u saying the scenes were looking more alive since you added like objects related to that place etc. but there is another thing you can do to make it look more alive
in color theory you shouldn't make the darker color with black and since pixel art is limited for colors, you need to pick the right colors so they'll pop out! 🌸 and i see that you make the darker colors using black and lighter colors using white :-)
u should change the hue a bit while making it darker/lighter to make it look more alive!! :-) for example for a darker blue choose the color a little bit closer to black and also purple. Or for a darker yellow choose the color a little bit closer to black and orange. For a lighter green choose the color a little bit closer to yellow. Just kinda change the hue and see what suits well. 🌸✨
You can check the values by making your pc black and white :-) values are important too. just keep in mind to when making lighter and darker colors, change the hue a lil too 💖 just a lil advice from a fan
Hmm thanks for the feedback! I think the colors can definitely be improved too. The black/white color adjustment is a great tip! We can go over everything when coming back for polish and readjust any issues
I agree with this, good advice. Colors can change everything. :D
@@marikiwi exactly!! 😊💖
Great advice!! 😇
it's really satisfying to see you go all out and make this game exactly how you want it to be. the result is amazing
the words "chef rpg" run chills down my spine. Love the dev updates !!
In addition to being amazed with the new developments in each devlog, I also feel like I learn so much, too. As someone who loves story heavy games, it never occurred to me how much thought goes into balancing story elements with enjoyable and immersive gameplay (for example, I could never put my finger on why frequent cutscenes can be so annoying!) As always your breakdowns of the processes you go through for each element of the game are insightful and well done. Can't wait to play!
The work that you have put into this is incredible.
Absolutely loving this series, you're style and creativity is lovely to watch! hope you're not overworking yourself! Always looking forward to seeing more!
The android girls house looks amazing!
I love that intro transition from creating your character to playing the game, I think you nailed that. I love seeing the improvements you and the team have made already and I can't way to see more!
..Phenomenal walk through dude! So great to see deep behind the scenes with explanations.
Very cool!! I love the way you incorporated the character creation with the intro :D
This is so cool, I have the art and story down but it's the programming I have a slightest clue about thank you so much for this video it's the first I have seen on this aspect of game making.
I've been following ur progress since your first devlog and it's amazing that you've improved so much!! always waiting for your videos, it's fun to watch it!
I’ve been following this journey for a while now and I’m so happy and excited for you; and to see all of the things you’re able to accomplish in this game!
I can't wait to play this game. It combines the nostalgia of casual restaurant games and aspects of rpg, but with a level of polish and immersion I'd never seen. Seeing a new upload here or over on twitter gets me hyped up. Absolutely love the train thing. You guys are doing an amazing job.
Love seeing the progress of your game and that you're including the whole process of making it. So far it looks beautiful and well thought out. You made a truly beautiful pixel world!
This game is looking so absolutely amazing! Hearing you break down your process of finding the best way to handle stuff like pathfinding and schedules is really enlightening and humbling. The pixel art looks amazing, and your skill as an architect definitely shows in the building exteriors and interiors!
The game’s systems and visuals look absolutely stunning! Keep working on this!
I just discovered your channel today and i immediately fell in love with the game! This is the kind of game that i want to play, basically everything i like is in here and i can’t wait for the release💗 The game will surely be a hit. I learned alot even though i know nothing about making games but the creative process made me invested and inspired to improve my art skills. Also im an aspiring archi student and knowing that you are an architecture graduate making all this is really impressive! It gives me hope that maybe someday i can make my own💗
I was just thinking about the monster mashup video. Glad to see you guys are still working on this project!!! Also Hasel is my favorite character so far lol. Amazing character art!!
My favorite character too. And she has a really cool story, which will be revealed in the future ;) Our character designer did an amazing job with her.
Absolutely love the progress you have made on this game so far, can't wait to finally play it!
your channel is so lovely, your process has been really interesting to follow!
Your work looks so charming! Thanks for all the hard work you're putting in!
Ahhhhh a new video of you, excite!!!! It was sooo fascinating and exciting so far to follow your journey. Thank you so much for your super interesting and calmly narrated videos.
This is amazing! Is a new source of inspiration for me making my own games.
Thank you so much!!
I can't wait to finally play this. Also your Devlogs are super interesting and well structured :)
I’m looking forward to playing this game! I really love how you put details on characters ! It makes the game so much more alive!
I also really enjoy and like your videos!!
Awesome! This looks absolutely astonishing. I can’t wait for this to come out!!
I absolutely love the character creation changes and making the transitions so seamless. I also want to mention I'm hugely impressed by how much better the character sprites look now! They look way less stiff and much more aesthetically pleasing.
dude that train scene is so awesome i absolutely love the aesthetic of your game it’s perfect!
Always love seeing your videos in my subscription can’t wait till you finish the game.
hey ive already watched this right when it came out but i came back to say just how much ive enjoyed seeing your process. as an artist, i started watching about a year ago drawn in by the art and was really surprised that you didn't gatekeep your designing process? that sounds weird but i like that you were giving away your knowledge from architecture and i think it was a great supplement into improving my own art and visual storytelling. and now with this coding focused devlog, i just love it!! i love seeing the process to a game that i know im going to love so much, and i like how ive seen you give coding tips to those who are going through the same thing as you in the comments right now, it just shows that the care u have for this game extends to all things as well. at the edge of my seat for this game, take your time!
Great update! Tons of hard work, and it's looking good. I also really love the idea of story integrated into play with fewer cut scenes.
I really appreciate your videos. They encourage me to keep working on my own stuff
Cannot wait for this game, honestly! Always look forward to these logs, keep up the amazing work!!!!
I think about this game a lot when my mind wanders. I am always excited to see you post! Keep up the great world 👍🏼
I always love watching the devlogs and seeing the new stuff you got cooking up! I can't wait to play this game~!💜
Honestly this is one of the top spots on the list of future games. So excited to check this work out. You're doing some brilliant things!
Geez man, your game is looking awesome! The art is sooooo solid. A few of the scenes actually gave me the "I'd like to be there" feeling. The train being one of those scenes.
This game looks sooooo amazing!! I think that the more you can influence the NPCs and the world around you the better! Would make the replayability really interesting too!
Keep it up this game it’s going to be amazing!
Ahhh it coming together so good 💖 so glad to have seen this journey
I always look forward to your videos, this is absolutely amazing.
i just found your project and im already in love, wihslisted!
every piece of this looks really solid and nice, from art to code. nice work.
That looks amazing! It's a great inspiration to see graphics so beautiful for a starting pixel 'drawer' like myself.
One idea: What If, instead of NPC choosing always the best possible (shortest) route to reach the destination, apply randomness to the chosen route. For example, calculate the best route and next 10 possible routes, each slightly less optimal and let random function chose one. That way the feel would be more organic as the NPCs wouldn't always chose the same route over and over. :)
Damn, you really are cooking the game!
I just love to see the heart you are putting in this project and can't wait to see the final result!
Great progress!
When you step out of the train for the first time, I think there should be something catching the players attention by the lamppost closest to the stairs going down.
This could be an interaction pop-up, which would peak your interest, and so your on the right path. Maybe a poster, that reads “new restaurant opening in town”. Keep it up🙌
Yup totally! We will likely have one of the characters greet you and begin to show you around - and it can be a mini-tutorial and introduction to the town.
Woow!! As soon as the video started I couldn't stop my smile!! Really love the vibes this game transmits!!
Thanks for sharing your process! Am unbelievably excited to pick this up on launch day!
Thanks for always being an inspiration. My pixel art skills are currently garbage but what you said about coming back to the worst art and redrawing it once you have the skill and time really stuck with me. Its been daunting to think abouy how to start my games art projects but that little note really inspired me. Have a nice day and keep up the great content
I kept coming back to the channel to see if you made a new devlog! Can't wait to try this game out once it's released!
I love these logs! ive been watching this game progress since the seaside town
I can't wait to play this game!! You are doing a great job!
i can't wait to play your game!! it looks so wonderful already!
Every update you do is so incredible, I can't believe that you started off with no pixel art experience. The artwork and game mechanics look so amazing!
I’m so excited for whenever this game releases, all the love and care put it into it already makes it so awesome :’)
Wow the sprites walking cycles has massively improved! Everything looks absolutely lovely.
yayy a new video!! I love watching your videos :) I am a 1st year cs student and I am currently doing an internship that involves me using Unity, seeing ur work is very exciting and inspirational to me! can't wait to play it!!! keep up the amazing work :)
I'm so excited to see this when it's finished I will continue to watch these till the finish
just discovered this video and am SO EXCITED to play this game when it comes out. im a pastry cook by trade, and also have hundreds of hours and even a true completion save file in stardew valley. ive always said my dream game would be a restaurant management game in the style of sdv, and this is PERFECT. gonna binge the other videos on its creation now, good luck on the development! youve earned yourself a new fan
Wow man you are so good at pixelart and making the world feel alive
Been following this project for a while! So Stoked to play THIS GAME🤘👏
So cool! I can't wait to explore things like this in the game! Their schedules can add so much to their back stories
very excited to be able to play this when it releases it looks amazing!
More realistic behavior of NPCs ,more exciting experience 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
Thank you for working hard , Your contents always satisfied to watch 💛💛💛💛💛
I love the character art and the depth that you are giving them. I am so happy I backed this game
Thanks for backing us Ben!
This tutorial is amazing and you are really good at teaching !! great job sir !
Wow, your world building is very good, just watching the video I already feel a great immersion. this game has the potential to be very big, and you too.
I would 100% purchase a pixel art course of yours. I know there's a lot of videos regarding pixel art but the way you go to work with it is something I would love to learn.
Dude. The arts looks amazing in your game🔥🔥
This is stupidly inspiring. Honestly what sold me was the train. That thing looks amazing, it's so stylised and awesome. Well done.
Trying to recreate that Japanese rural train feeling :) Think it will look really good on snowy days
@@PixelArchitect absolutely!
love the character creation screen being "inside of the action". i don't know how long the train area lasts for or what comes before it, but if the entire train section is on the shorter side time-wise, it might be really cool to only have the sound of train ambience and maybe human ambience as well. then when you get off and get into the town for the first time, that first bit of music hits you different. i might have subconsciously gotten this from another game i've played, but nonetheless it might be cool. when i saw you goin thru the character create options, my mind immediately went to imagining the sound of the train/surroundings and that's it
Dude this is sick. Very impressive. Holy hell
Looking forward to this. Very inspirational!
The progress looks great, keep up the great work! :D
This is SUCH a masterpiece for being in development for only 2 years, looking absolutely beautiful!
Can't wait to play it 🙌
Thanks Lorena. Still missing a lot of important features though, but getting there :)
Obsessed with this art style and world
Extremely excited for this game. This is by far the most unique rpg game out there which focuses on one industry - cooking - with an RPG twist. Looking forward to playing this game!
Also, I think including specialization in the game. This is just a suggestion which could be amazing in the long run. Specialization includes which cuisine you want to focus as a restaurant. Just a suggestion!
This pixel art is truly inspiring
I am so inspired by your work, as soon as i get a desktop or a laptop I'll immediately experimenting and i hope someday I'd get too create something beautiful like your work.
I don't even wish to make it better than yours. of course I wouldn't want it to be bad. i just want to create something fun! Thank you for your hard work!!! looking forward to actually playing the game!!!!!
I really like where your sprites are headed, something I'm noticing that might bring the characters to life a bit more is slight hair style movement during their walking animations since everything else looks like is has a nice life to it.
It is extra work for however many hairstyles are in the final product but it would bring the life into the characters even more when they're on the move.
I'm really excited to see where this project goes!!
It's true! We may add it later on. It's definitely a lot easier to add than clothing animations, but still fairly time consuming. I do hope we have to add it before release :)
i am absolutely in love with hasel's design! and goodness, i am excited to finally see a game with fully simulated npcs, it's all I've ever dreamed of!!! :D
actually so hyped for this this looks awsome