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The rubber duck demo update

[p]Hi all! The next update for the Babbling Brook demo is out now. It comes with a new and improved Rubber Ducks game mode, smoother gameplay in the Bridges game mode, more music and much more.[/p][p][/p][h3]More rubber ducks[/h3][p]The Rubber Ducks game mode received a big upgrade. Special types of ducks can appear anywhere in the level. From valuable golden ducks to exploding ducks which cause a bit chaos. You can also earn lots of points by guiding ducks to one or more score multipliers.[/p][p]And you can now play this game mode on all levels in the demo.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]More improvements[/h3][p]This update also comes with some much needed tweaks to the Bridges game mode. Bridges detect water more easily, making the mode more fun to play. The update also features multiple game modes per level, additional music, better controller support and more.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]What’s next?[/h3][p]I’ll now be working on finishing the full game. So adding all the levels, adding a bit of story and making sure your progress is tracked. In the meantime I might do another small update to the demo. If there are issues that need fixing.[/p][p][/p][p]Thanks for checking out Babbling Brook and be sure to wishlist the game so you’ll know when it’s out.[/p][p][/p][h3]Changes[/h3]
  • [p]Big overhaul of the Rubber Ducks game mode[/p]
    • [p]Special ducks now spawn randomly[/p]
    • [p]Changed the way multipliers work[/p]
    • [p]Levels consist of multiple stages and can be completed[/p]
    • [p]Game mode available on all levels[/p]
  • [p]Improvements to Bridges game mode[/p]
    • [p]Bridges detect water more easily[/p]
    • [p]Made it easier to get water through some of the bridges[/p]
  • [p]Added multiple game modes to each level[/p]
  • [p]More songs added to the game[/p]
  • [p]Small improvements and bug fixes[/p]

Big demo update featuring Cliffside Cascade

[p]There’s a big update out now for the Babbling Brook demo. It features a new steep rocky level and some nice improvements to Bridges and Sandbox game modes.[/p][p][/p][h3]Cliffside Cascade[/h3][p]This steep rocky location is perfect for creating streams and waterfalls. The full game will come with even more levels, taking you from high up in the mountains all the way down to sandy beaches.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Improvements to game modes[/h3][p]Both the Bridges and Sandbox game modes have been improved a lot. With each series of bridges you complete, another bridge will be added to make things challenging. When playing the Sandbox game mode you now have all sorts of new objects to play around with. From planks, bottles to a spongy rubber duck to create completely new streams.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Next up on my todo list is improving the game mode with rubber ducks. Which I'll probably feature in the next demo update, so you all can try it out before the full game releases.[/p][p][/p][p]Thanks for checking out Babbling Brook and be sure to wishlist the game so you’ll know when it’s out.[/p][p][/p][h3]Changes[/h3]
  • [p]New level called Cliffside Cascade[/p]
  • [p]Lots of improvements to the game mode with bridges[/p]
  • [p]New objects to pick up and move around in Sandbox mode[/p]
  • [p]Camera can zoom out further[/p]
  • [p]Small improvements, bug fixes and changes[/p]

Demo update with all-new rubber ducks

[p]Hi all! There’s a small update available for the Babbling Brook demo. It features a new tutorial level to get familiar with the game, some new types of rubber ducks and a bunch of other small improvements.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]There are now exploding rubber ducks, sponge ducks which leave behind water and black hole ducks which create a vortex in the water. I plan to add a couple more types of ducks, so feel free to post your suggestions.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]I’m using the demo both to introduce people to Babbling Brook and to try out new ideas. A bit like early access or a play test. So keep an eye out for future updates. That way you can try out all sorts of new features and content.[/p][p][/p][p]Changes[/p]
  • [p]Added a tutorial level[/p]
  • [p]Added new types of rubber ducks[/p]
  • [p]Added rubber duck sounds[/p]
  • [p]Made sculpting sand faster[/p]
  • [p]Reduced flow of water a bit[/p]
  • [p]Small changes to lighting & sound[/p]