{"author_name":"Casey Jordan","cat":"LD #35","comments":[],"epoch":1460847240,"likes":2,"metadata":{"p_key":"7245","p_author":"Casey Jordan","p_authorkey":"87952","p_urlkey":"42678","p_title":"\u2018Pillar of Hate (Update on my Caterpillar Simulator)","p_cat":"LD #35","p_event":"LD35","p_time":"1460847240","p_likes":"2","p_comments":"0","p_status":"UPD5","us_key":"87952","us_name":"Casey Jordan","us_username":"cat5casey","event_start":"1460678400","event_key":"33","event_name":"LD35"},"text":"

\"'Pillar<\/p>\n

I’m getting to that point where the core loop is actually fun, and it’s distracting from further development. Time for a blog post to focus thoughts and course correct.<\/p>\n

Made a new design sheet that removed a lot of the clutter that has been iterated away:
\n \"Pillar<\/p>\n

Orange circle is the current area of focus. I implemented the crossed-out “starve” mechanic, but it feels too similar to the Piller lifecycle stage to provide an experientially different moment of play. I’m going to just put them on a timer. After it runs out, they’ll revert to a cocoon. I’ll see how that feels. It’ll probably mutate into something more interesting. Stay tuned. :3<\/p>\n

Edit:<\/b> just noticed this design sheet doesn’t include the “collecting food to make babies” aspect of being a butterfly that I talked about in my previous post, but I implemented it. And it’s good!<\/p>","time":"April 16th, 2016 5:54 pm","title":"\u2018Pillar of Hate (Update on my Caterpillar Simulator)"}