First 3D models

It’s coming along nicely! SouthOfSun helped me create a beautiful model for the main character in the game and it even is animated! I also started the work on the GUI and dialogue elements. The first anomalies are written, even though not modelled and put in yet, but I am working on the dialogue and scripting itself finally. (What can go wrong at this point, eh? EH?)

But really, having a model that is not just store-bought or downloaded from free 3D model websites is such a nice feeling. It gives the game so much more character. I really hope to be able to avoid the other options as far as possible from now on, but luckily, I am not aiming for a lot of actual characters anyway.

GUI layout

I also finished the general layout you will see most of the time in-game. I went for the same color scheme I already used for the thumbnails and main menu, teal and pink. I know it is not everyone’s taste, but I am just vibing it currently. Ah, and yes, the layout currently is inspired by other GUIs I found, I will change it up as soon as I am certain with colors and box sizes.

Here are two impressions, one with the dialogue closed, one open and with sample text by Johan:

I used a photo reference to draw him, but otherwise everything is handmade by myself. Some elements still need some work and I am not fully done with it, especially for the longer dialogue box (not shown here), but I am pleased with the current look and hope to be able to work it in nicely in the end.

Cheers,

I’m On Containment Duty is currently being developed by Tanija and written in collaboration with friends. The release date is at this point unknown, but a demo/test prototype should be released soon.