Dev Diary #5 - Tech & Research
Oceaneers is getting closer to releasing a demo! Private playtests have been amazing, with a very positive response, and fantastic feedback. Recently with the help of this feedback we have made some tweaks to our research tree.
The latest version of the research tree has 9 categories, and within each category there are branching items, as well as improvements that unlock upgrades.
When designing a research tree, it becomes a careful balance of choosing how linear you want it to be. Linear research trees take away most decision making and are easier to use when you first play a game, but they limit choices, limit your ability to react to challenges, and limit general replayability.
When designing the research tree in Oceaneers, one of our main goals is to ensure it's not too linear - we want players to have real choices.
Perhaps you focus on establishing a solid water supply first while surviving on mediocre meals - or maybe you rush to higher tier scout boats and focus more on expeditions and scavenging.
Here is screenshot of the latest cooking section of the research tree.
Here is a sneak peak of the scale of the current research tree. Note that this is a work in progress and is missing a bunch of items that we are still working on.
[h2]Blueprints[/h2]
Another unique aspect of our research tree is "blueprints". There is a whole section dedicated to these blueprints, which you must find on expeditions (and when exploring bunkers). You will find some weird and wacky buildings from the old Float-Tech Corporation, and be rewarded for exploring!
That wraps up this dev diary, we would love to hear your thoughts!
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[h3]⚡ Be sure to Wishlist Oceaneers, and stay tuned for the next dev diary and more announcements. ❤️[/h3]
[h3]Join Us![/h3]
Join our discord to discuss the game and share your ideas!
Join discord here
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Some recent Dev Diaries in case you missed them:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3052510/view/538843836072330199?l=english
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3052510/view/538843836072330197?l=english
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3052510/view/538843836072330187?l=english
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3052510/view/538843836072330185
The latest version of the research tree has 9 categories, and within each category there are branching items, as well as improvements that unlock upgrades.
When designing a research tree, it becomes a careful balance of choosing how linear you want it to be. Linear research trees take away most decision making and are easier to use when you first play a game, but they limit choices, limit your ability to react to challenges, and limit general replayability.
When designing the research tree in Oceaneers, one of our main goals is to ensure it's not too linear - we want players to have real choices.
Perhaps you focus on establishing a solid water supply first while surviving on mediocre meals - or maybe you rush to higher tier scout boats and focus more on expeditions and scavenging.
Here is screenshot of the latest cooking section of the research tree.
Here is a sneak peak of the scale of the current research tree. Note that this is a work in progress and is missing a bunch of items that we are still working on.
[h2]Blueprints[/h2]
Another unique aspect of our research tree is "blueprints". There is a whole section dedicated to these blueprints, which you must find on expeditions (and when exploring bunkers). You will find some weird and wacky buildings from the old Float-Tech Corporation, and be rewarded for exploring!
That wraps up this dev diary, we would love to hear your thoughts!
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[h3]⚡ Be sure to Wishlist Oceaneers, and stay tuned for the next dev diary and more announcements. ❤️[/h3]
[h3]Join Us![/h3]
Join our discord to discuss the game and share your ideas!
Join discord here
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Some recent Dev Diaries in case you missed them:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3052510/view/538843836072330199?l=english
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3052510/view/538843836072330197?l=english
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3052510/view/538843836072330187?l=english
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3052510/view/538843836072330185