Working on the Boss AI system for today's Bloodborne Kart dev post! Using a simple dot product check, I was able to write a function that selects the next nav points based on player position and moves Micolash down the hallway towards it (in...
2023-06-27 19:12:10 +0000 UTC View PostDoing the prelim work for the Micolash boss fight for today's Bloodborne Kart dev post!
To start, I ported over the Gascoigne boss fight code. Micolash is parented to an empty that will now be dynamically moved down corridors by a simple 'bo...
2023-06-26 17:05:44 +0000 UTC View PostCreated and implemented the bridge asset for today's Bloodborne Kart dev post! I wanted to extend the bridge section to make a proper track that has multiple mirror portals that the player must chase Micolash through for the final bit of the boss ...
2023-06-23 21:53:57 +0000 UTC View PostDid more work on the Mensis track to start today's Bloodborne Kart dev thread! Created the majority (but not all!) of the upper level of the boss room today, here is a run through of the entire level so far to show it off!
2023-06-23 00:16:09 +0000 UTC View PostTaking a break from track design and working on the teleport mirrors that will be a central gimmick to the Mensis track for today's Bloodborne Kart dev post!
They are by no means as advanced as the portals from, well, Portal, but they do sup...
2023-06-15 22:22:40 +0000 UTC View PostDid more Mensis track work for today's Bloodborne Kart dev thread! There were a lot of geometry gaps in the level due to all the open staircases & balconies present in the level, so I went back & closed them all up, adding more walls &...
2023-06-14 20:02:00 +0000 UTC View PostWorked on the big, curved staircase in the Mensis track for today's Bloodborne Kart dev thread! Modified one of the staircases made for the Astral Clocktower track to fit this level.
I also added inset bookshelves in the wall to closer match...
2023-06-14 02:54:31 +0000 UTC View PostWorking on the new catwalk stairs to start today's Bloodborne Kart dev thread! Here is a look at the new asset.
Also, In terms of overall visuals, Bloodborne PSX's aesthetic being more colorful than Bloodborne PSX was an intentional design c...
2023-06-10 22:40:59 +0000 UTC View PostDoing more of the Mensis level for today's Bloodborne Kart dev post!
Made a bunch of new textures to create the maze-like hallways and the 'external' structures on the other side of the balcony to help sell the massive size of the Mensis bui...
2023-06-09 19:56:31 +0000 UTC View PostWorking on the next track for today's Bloodborne Kart dev thread, which will be inspired by Micolash's boss arena. Made a few new wall and floor textures which are very important in establishing the tracks vibe.
I also added the levels disti...
2023-06-08 22:14:55 +0000 UTC View PostFinished up the brain cage implementation for today's Bloodborne Kart dev post! Integrated it into the main menu and also added a leaning animation when the player presses left and right on the d-pad while idle (as all other karts also lean and it...
2023-06-06 23:11:41 +0000 UTC View PostWorking on the hunter's version of Micolash's "kart" for todays Bloodborne Kart dev thread! I decided to tie the functionality to the brain cage, as that's an iconic Micolash-y item that can be unlocked & granted to the player.
The anims...
2023-06-04 20:40:47 +0000 UTC View PostNow that Micolash is (mostly) done, it's time to integrate him into the racer select screen for today's Bloodborne Kart dev post!
Check out the new icon, animation idle, and racer stats!
2023-06-04 01:51:14 +0000 UTC View PostDid more animation work for Micolash for today's Bloodborne Kart dev post! Did the two trick animations that play when the player presses the drift button while in the air.
2023-06-03 00:15:01 +0000 UTC View PostFinishing Micolash's power up animations for today's Bloodborne Kart dev post! All that was left to do was create and implement animations for the 'whirligig wheels' and 'a call beyond' power ups so that's what I worked on today, check it out!! 2023-06-02 01:25:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Working on Micolash's melee weapon power up for today's Bloodborne Kart dev post! Seeing as Micolash doesn't have a melee weapon, I decided to make it his Auger of Ebrietas tool.
2023-05-31 22:57:48 +0000 UTC View PostDoing Micolash power up animations for today's Bloodborne Kart dev post!
Created animations for aiming firearms, the gatling gun, and the piercing rifle today!
2023-05-30 19:37:19 +0000 UTC View PostDoing some cleanup for Micolash for today's Bloodborne Kart dev post! Nothing too fancy but it's gotta get done so lets do it!
It's a bit of a process, seeing as the entire kart system assumes that there is, well, a kart mesh present, but I'...
2023-05-29 22:56:20 +0000 UTC View PostSpent a lot of time polishing and adding to the running animation system for today's Bloodborne Kart dev post!
Micolash now:
-Leans into turns
-Plays a new 'arms out' run anim on boost
-Runs in place when 'burning rubber'
-Has...
Doing more Micolash animation work for today's Bloodborne Kart dev thread!
On top of making a new drift run animation where he windmills his arms (inspired by the devilman run 😄), I also tweaked the kart angle function.
Basically, t...
2023-05-26 19:40:40 +0000 UTC View PostLosing my mind at this runcycle that I implemented into the kart pawn for Micolash, who races by running really fast 😂
Since he uses the hunters rig, the power up animations that just blend on his right arm all work as intended but they'l...
2023-05-25 20:39:56 +0000 UTC View PostWeighting Micolash to the biped rig for today's Bloodborne Kart dev thread! Now that this final step is finished, I can safely say that his character model is complete!
2023-05-24 22:39:07 +0000 UTC View PostCheck out a timelapse of the UVs and first pass of the texture for Micolash for today's Bloodborne Kart dev post!
Worth noting that i am reusing some textures from previous models, primarily the foreign garb as they both sport slacks, dress ...
2023-05-22 22:33:02 +0000 UTC View PostWorking on the Micolash racer for today's Bloodborne Kart dev thread!
There isn't anything to show in engine, so instead enjoy this time-lapse of the first stage of creation (modeling)
The BBPSX style character is higher poly that my p...
2023-05-21 21:41:41 +0000 UTC View PostWorking on the Astral battle mode map for today's Bloodborne Kart dev thread! Walled off the tower entrance with a fog gate & dropped the battle mode managers / actors down to make it functional. I also dropped a bell in the astral room to mak...
2023-05-20 23:22:39 +0000 UTC View PostFinally doing the tricks for the Lady Maria racer (and the hunter equivalent) for today's Bloodborne Kart dev post!
Also, like the hunter bike that Gascoigne drives, I made the Monogear 10% smaller when the hunter is driving it as they look ...
2023-05-19 21:47:33 +0000 UTC View PostWorking on updating the battle mode intro cameras for today's Bloodborne Kart dev post!
To start, I ported over the sweeping level intro camera shots from the race manager to this battle manager, unifying both modes (and yes, its skippable!...
Updating and integrating free-play mode to include the Astral On-Ramp track for today's Bloodborne Kart dev post!
I started by cleaned up the map selection so it no longer selects maps using a hack integer system and instead properly stores ...
2023-05-15 20:05:53 +0000 UTC View PostWorked on the campaign mode for today's Bloodborne Kart dev post!
On top of adding more debug tools to make testing campaign mode easier and faster, I also added a 'more details' drop down in the interstitial menu to display more information...
2023-05-15 02:23:04 +0000 UTC View PostMade the hunter animset for the Astral Monogear for today's #BloodborneKart dev thread! It's based off of Lady Maria's animation set but tweaked slightly seeing as the hunter is around 2 feet shorter.
2023-05-14 03:05:49 +0000 UTC View Post