17 Mar 2023

• revamped spawning system
• implemented wave system
  • each wave:
    • spawn delay *0.95 down to 1s
    • total number of enemies *1.3
    • wave +1

Wave Based Spawning | Advanced Enemy Spawner EP #4 | Unreal Engine 5

• added start menu
  • play
  • about
    • added about menu
  • exit

How To Build MENUS AND UI In UE5 | Unreal Engine 5 Beginner Tutorial

Fade In/Out Widget - Unreal Engine 5 Tutorial

• added BGM

How To Play Audio Between Levels | Music Across Level Transitions - Unreal Engine 4 Tutorial

• added death screen
• removed detection radius mechanic as game level is too small for it to be an effective mechanism
• removed enemy roaming as there is no need since detection radius has been removed

How To PACKAGE - Export Your UE5 GAME (Tutorial)

• built and exported game

16 Mar 2023

• level design with FANTASTIC village pack
• play tested level with JY
  • [x] comments: backdrop outside village could be more mountainous
  • [x] hold down mouse = multishot → need to fix
• jackie overrides detection radius if she gets shot at
• jackie roams around randomly after spawning

AI Random Roam | Basic Roaming - Unreal Engine 5 Tutorial

• jackie starts with roaming around slowly, then speeds up upon detection to chase
• added sprinting for michelle
• added footstep sounds

Unreal Engine 5 | Dynamic Footsteps with MetaSounds

15 Mar 2023

• began level design

13 Mar 2023

• added hit reaction animation for player character
• added more jackie death animations
• added jackie hit reactions and sounds
• added gun shot sounds and muzzle flash

Shooting A Gun With Muzzle Flash And SFX | Shooter Minigame Part 2 - Unreal Engine Tutorial

• added enemy spawners
  • variable spawn delay, enemy type, and number of enemies

Spawning In The Enemies | Shooter Minigame Part 8 - Unreal Engine Tutorial

9 Mar 2023

• (plan)
  • add ability for enemies to damage player character
  • add player character death

How To Create Unique Ragdoll Physics (Ragdoll Death) - Unreal Engine 4 Tutorial

UE5 l Falling and Death Scene using Ragdoll Collision l 5-Minute Tutorial l Unreal Engine 5

~~'''
pseudo-code/approach for the above

add sockets to Jackie's hands and feet
create collision spheres (or static actor) and attach to sockets

check if Jackie is currently attacking
	if yes:
		check if collision spheres collides with Michelle's collision capsule
			if yes:
				player health -= damage
				check if player health <= 0
					if yes:
						die
					else:
						nothing
			else:
				nothing
	else:
		nothing
'''~~

• that didnt work lol ☝️
• implemented enemy ability to damage player character’s health
  • trace by channel
  • creates a sphere ahead of actor like a collision mesh to check for hit

How To Create Melee Combat - Unreal Engine 5 Tutorial

• player can die now

8 Mar 2023

• fixed an issue where spawned bullet actor collides with player character immediately and despawns
• added health variable to player character

2 Mar 2023

• added attack animation
  • issue: character clips through while animation is running
  • jackie will stop upon overlap collision mesh with actor
  • no attack and damage for now. only animation

1 Mar 2023

• aim today is to implement weapon, shooting, and killing enemies
  • lets see how it goes
• added jump animations
  • couldnt get it to work out as i intended, but managed to get it somewhat nice looking. keeping it simple for now
  • one jump per space bar, no hold down
  • fixed jump height

Shooting A Gun With Muzzle Flash And SFX | Shooter Minigame Part 2 - Unreal Engine Tutorial

TPS Build Part 4 - Sockets and Migrate Assets

• added weapon

gun - Download Free 3D model by Cycle (@gosteroip)

• added bullets and ability to fire weapon
• aim offset
  • character aims to where camera is pointing

How to Make A Simple Aim Offset in Unreal Engine 5

• revamp animation blueprint using blend spaces
  • basically blends animations on a speed/direction graph

How to Make a Strafe Movement in Unreal Engine 5

• added enemies
  • added detection radius
  • will run towards player when within detection radius
  • animated death
  • health variable
  • movement speed variable

Setting Up The Enemy AI | Shooter Minigame Part 4 - Unreal Engine Tutorial

Animating The Enemy Deaths | Shooter Minigame Part 6 - Unreal Engine Tutorial

28 Feb 2023

Let's Create A 3rd Person Character With Animations - Blueprints #14 [Unreal Engine 4 Tutorial]

• halfway through adding character movement

27 Feb 2023

• used chatgpt3 to generate some ideas for the game itself:
  1. Dungeon Crawler: Create a game where the player navigates through a series of procedurally generated dungeons, fighting monsters and collecting loot as they go. Each level becomes progressively more challenging, and players must use strategy and skill to make it to the end.
  2. Time Traveler: Set the game in a world where time travel is possible, and players must jump through different eras to fight monsters and uncover hidden treasures. Each era presents different challenges, and players must navigate the dangers of time travel to make it back to the present day.
  3. Pirate Adventure: Create a game where the player is a pirate captain, sailing the high seas, battling enemy ships, and searching for buried treasure. Each new island they land on presents new challenges and opportunities, and players must manage their crew, resources, and ship to survive.
  4. Apocalypse Survival: Set the game in a post-apocalyptic world where players must scavenge for resources, fight off mutants, and try to survive as long as possible. Each new area presents new dangers and opportunities, and players must use their wits and skills to stay alive.
  5. Magical Realm: Create a game set in a magical realm filled with mythical creatures and ancient artifacts. Players must explore the world, battle monsters, and collect magical items to become the most powerful wizard in the land.
  6. Cyberpunk Adventure: Set the game in a futuristic cyberpunk world, where players must navigate a dystopian society, hack computer systems, and fight off cybernetic enemies. Each new mission presents new challenges, and players must balance their morality and ethics with their desire for power and wealth.
  7. Space Exploration: Create a game where the player is a space explorer, traveling to new planets, battling alien monsters, and discovering new technologies. Each new planet presents new challenges and opportunities, and players must use their skills and resources to survive in the vastness of space.
  8. Mythological Journey: Set the game in a world based on mythology, where players must explore ancient ruins, battle mythical creatures, and uncover hidden treasures. Each new area presents new challenges and opportunities, and players must use their knowledge of mythology and strategy to succeed.
  9. Zombie Apocalypse: Create a game where the player must survive in a world overrun by zombies. Players must scavenge for resources, fight off hordes of zombies, and try to find a safe place to survive. Each new area presents new dangers and opportunities, and players must use their survival skills to stay alive.
  10. Medieval Adventure: Set the game in a medieval world filled with knights, dragons, and magic. Players must explore the kingdom, battle monsters, and collect magical artifacts to become the most powerful warrior in the land. Each new area presents new challenges and opportunities, and players must use their knowledge of medieval history and strategy to succeed.
• Following a tutorial series

TPS Build Part 1 - Camera Setup

• setting up camera position