Chilly DevLogs from Alaska ! #49 - Surviving Alaska's Chilly Depths

Hey there, brave prospectors!

Today, we're plunging into the icy depths of Alaska's waters in Alaska Gold Fever.
Join us as we explore the dangers of freezing waters, how we calculate the damage it can do to you, and how we've harnessed the power of sea assets in Unity to create a chillingly immersive experience (experience of dying in freezing water)



First things first – let's talk about the dangers of cold water in Alaska. It's not just chilly; it's downright bone-chilling!
In Alaska Gold Fever, dipping your toes into these frigid waters can spell disaster.





But how do we calculate the damage caused by these icy waters?
It's a delicate balance of realism and gameplay. We take into account factors like water temperature, exposure time, and your character's clothing to determine the severity of the damage.

Take a quick dip to cool off, and you might be fine. But linger too long, and you'll feel NOTHING for the rest of your existence ;)





Visual repersentation of taking damage is a staple in most games. Standard HP bars are a must (but sometimes devs give up on them)
We prepared some for a lot of KIND damages you can take while exploring Alaska. Have fun!







Now, let's talk about how we bring these frosty waters to life in Unity.
While we use sea and ocean assets as our base, they're super versatile!
With a little creative magic, we transform them to suit other bodies of water, like lakes and rivers.





And here's a fun fact – in the early days of development, we didn't even allow players to enter the water!
It was too dangerous, even for virtual adventurers if you know what i mean ;) .
But as we tuned up our systems, we decided to let you dip your toes into the chilly depths - but not for too long!

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