Zeff Dev

// Solo indie game dev
// Working on a survival horror game: Escape Protocol

[Zeff Dev @zeff_dev]

@silic2023 Good point! In today's playtest they remembered to use the vent but forgot to lock the gate. Thankfully a popup (not shown in this clip) warned that leaving was final, helping them realize what they'd missed.

[Zeff Dev @zeff_dev]

Added a short camera sequence to guide the player.
It shows the escape vent and the gate they need to lock before leaving. I still need to playtest it but hope it helps players understand what to do. #gamedev

[Zeff Dev @zeff_dev]

@ericadelic Sure! Maybe I should start posting Ig. Curious how did you get ref clip when you make clips?

[Zeff Dev @zeff_dev]

@NickelX Yes because every player has different gaming experiences they each think differently

[Zeff Dev @zeff_dev]

While making a game level, I realized how much I was assuming about the player. I thought I had an idea of how players would think. But those are just assumptions until I playtest.
The interesting part is that even then, I won't get an answer, just clues.

[Zeff Dev @zeff_dev]

@ericadelic I'm curious. I've never posted about my game on Instagram or TikTok. Do you think it's easier to find players on those platforms than on X?

[Zeff Dev @zeff_dev]

Once you fix the power source, 'they' somehow notice and rush toward the room. You have to finish the repairs before the barricade breaks. #gamedev

[Yusuf | Burn it Back @BirichStudio]

"Isn't fighting the same red tissue going to get boring?"

THE MOTHER:

#indiedev #gamedev #RTS

[Zeff Dev @zeff_dev]

@DeepVeinGame Thanks and hey I think I saw your game on Reddit. Nice to see you here!

[Zeff Dev @zeff_dev]

A grid based inventory system could be a key part of my game.

I'm thinking about how to simulate repairing broken electrical equipment and this system could work for that. #gamedev

[Zeff Dev @zeff_dev]

@BarrierXI Haha right!

[Zeff Dev @zeff_dev]

I feel like I keep seeing the same kinds of posts. Wishlist milestones, breakdowns of why a game succeeded, and devlogs. I imagine people get pretty tired of seeing them so I've been wondering how to stand out. I guess making a good game comes first. Honestly that's hard too.

[Zeff Dev @zeff_dev]

Added noise to prop interactions. So you need to be more careful when collecting items. Otherwise enemies can use that noise to search for you.

[Zeff Dev @zeff_dev]

Wow… this is not just a trailer, a short movie.
So goose bumped in the part, robot vacuum cleaner, I felt this represents AI, cleaning the dirty hand draw painting on the floor

[Cartoons On The Moon @CartoonsOTMoon]

El emotivo tráiler de DRAWQUARIUM:

Un juego indie de arte donde dibujas y crías a los peces que nacieron de tu imaginación.

[Zeff Dev @zeff_dev]

@haru2401game Right. They still buy you some time since the enemy has to move obstacles out of the way or break down doors

[Zeff Dev @zeff_dev]

Now you can't stop the enemy from chasing you with just a laundry cart.
And you can't escape just by closing a door either.
#gamedev

[Zeff Dev @zeff_dev]

Working on placing blockout props in the rooms and I think I quite like the vibe. #gamedev