This week we show off the new lighting, texturing, and interaction of the 3d dungeons. This is the baseline from which we can now expand into new areas of interaction.

Someone asked in a game dev facebook group: How do you approach complex programming logic before you begin?

I throw on my systems analyst hat and describe the process that has been helpful to me over the years.

Since the last update, I celebrated my 20th wedding anniversary and Daniel completed his training regiment. Daniel then started working on integrating the 3D dungeons tech into the main game while I focus on content for the dungeons. A pattern we hope will continue!

This week Nic and I dive into how the 3D dungeons are coming along, and specifically how the game AI will decorate and display rooms based on Theme and Purpose.

Meet Daniel. The first full time local team member on Archmage Rises. Daniel is here to write code and chew bubblegum. And he’s allllll out of gum.

Last update I had the notion of hiring a grad to help out on the programming. I’ve talked with various government agencies and interviewed several candidates.

In this update I cover three important topics: First, putting to practice some of the realizations from the break. Second progress on the 3d Dungeon Generator. Third, progress on the Lore and fantasy in the world of Vaelun, the setting for Archmage Rises

Joining me this week is longtime friend and follower of Archmage Rises, Neil!

On Mar 16 I stopped working on Archmage Rises. I took a purpose driven break to rediscover my motivation. Here are 10 realizations that came from walking away.

First, I show progress on the 3d dungeon generation. Then I talk about my motivation.

There is a dark side to creating. A toll. A price to be paid. It’s dark because creatives do not let it see the light of day. It remains hidden.

Not much progress since the last update. I got sick and then went to Chicago for my eldest daughter, Claire's, dancing competition.