Tome Tomb

Devlog

• Just Checking In
  November 11, 2023 by quadcricket

  There has been a hiatus on Tomb Tome. It actually looks longer than it was since the last items I was working on had to do with engine internals and do not provide any fancy new images for me to post... Continue reading
• Block By Block
  September 13, 2023 by quadcricket

  I changed the movement to block-by-block movement instead of free movement. This makes collision much easier for sure. I find it also makes the gameplay far more simple. The directional block still ar... Continue reading

  
• Map
  September 02, 2023 by quadcricket

  I think I have a map design I like. It's using 16x16 tiles that utilize the accent color of the level. The transparent background sources its color from the level theme. Each moving block uses an anim... Continue reading

  
• Moving Block
  August 24, 2023 by quadcricket

  Our first look at a block moving! This code is not complete. I can get the East Block moving East, and only when I hit a special key. I also have the decision to make if I want the blocks to be simply... Continue reading

  
• Chunky Lighting
  August 13, 2023 by quadcricket

  Levels can now load through editable text files! This also includes setting the level theme color (walls and floor tint) as well as staff glow in the file. I simplified the number of possible shades i... Continue reading

  
• Blending color
  August 11, 2023 by quadcricket

  I am trying to get a simple floor glow effect. Currently, I am using a texture with layered ovals and setting the palette to blend the level theme palette and the accent color palette. I'm fine with t... Continue reading

  
• Proximity lighting
  August 08, 2023 by quadcricket

  The walls light up now when you get closer to them. Next is to add color the staff and it's light... Continue reading

  
• Moved to WA
  August 05, 2023 by quadcricket

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  128x128 brick texture using red palette Well I have moved from Arizona to Washington. It takes a lot of doing. I am still looking for a new job to pay the bills, but at least I am settled enough to st... Continue reading

  
• Crystal Staff
  May 23, 2021 by quadcricket

  I thought the lantern covered too much screen real-estate so am trying out this glowing crystal idea... Continue reading

  
• Lantern
  March 28, 2021 by quadcricket

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  Since there is a gloomy atmosphere I am playing around with the idea that the player carries a lantern. I mocked up this quick lantern and arm combo to get an idea of how it looks. It definitely block... Continue reading