Putting the Trucker in Alaskan Road Truckers - Devlog no. 4
Hi, Truckers.
Over the last few weeks we’ve been proud to be able to show off Alaskan Road Truckers. First in an extended gameplay walkthrough thanks to our friends at IGN, then as part of the Future Games Show where our brand new trailer gave everyone a taste of the trucker experience you’ll get when you play our game.
You’ll also have seen and heard us say you play as a trucker - not a truck. For us that’s an incredibly important distinction and goes right to the core of what we want Alaskan Road Truckers to be.
We thought for this devlog that we’d share a little bit about what being a trucker in Alaskan Road Truckers means and what you’ll be doing when you play as a trucker.
[h2]Being Some Body[/h2]
In Alaskan Road Truckers you will become a trucker as you live, work, and survive in Alaska. From the start of the game you’ll pick your character, creating someone entirely yours.
Having a body makes all the difference in Alaskan Road Truckers. Keeping yourself healthy, well-rested, and fed is essential - especially when you’re miles away from nowhere, the night is rolling in, and your truck is stuck in snow.
Of course it isn’t just a case of watching some status bars and filling them up again, you are a physical person in the world of Alaskan Road Truckers and that means a lot for how you’ll interact with our game.
[h2]Getting Your Hands Dirty[/h2]
You’ll be getting hands-on with a variety of systems and tasks both in and out of your truck in Alaskan Road Truckers.
Inside your truck your character will physically reach out to activate things like the parking break, windshield wipers, lights, and all the other dashboard controls. You’ll also be able to turn around and access storage, a little microwave, and even a small area for sleeping.
It’s when you get out of your truck, however, where you’ll really notice why we make sure you know you’re a trucker and not a truck. From maintenance on your vehicle to pumping gas, you’ll have to do it all yourself - it’s not as simple as pressing a button on a menu. We aim to make you feel like you’re there in Alaska, refilling oil and changing tires yourself, rather than behind your computer screen at home.
When you want to restock food, supplies, and other essentials you’ll have to visit a shop on your own two feet to speak to the NPCs who’ll be happy to sell you what you need. You can’t carry it all though - so you have to pick and choose what food, water, and supplies you think you’ll need for your next journey.
[h2]When Things Go Wrong[/h2]
It’s when something goes wrong where you’ll really notice that you’re playing as a trucker and not just a truck.
For example, if you’re driving in the freezing cold there’s a chance your windshield wipers may get stuck. You’ll have to get out of your truck with your trusty scraper to unstick them but this carries with it a ton of risks. Your trucker will be exposed to the elements, your health may suffer and your temperature will definitely plummet. Can you get out, make the repair, and get back into warmth and safety before causing harm to your character?
If a tree blocks the road, you’ll be able to handle it in a couple of different ways. In another trucking game you’d simply plot a new route - and you can do that here too, though it may take more time meaning your delivery is delayed. You can also get out of your truck, grab your chainsaw, and take the tree to pieces. It’s a less safe option to get out of your vehicle, especially out in the middle of nowhere, but potentially the faster one.
It’s choices like these that make Alaskan Road Truckers a truly immersive experience. It’s not enough that you’ll be driving your truck, you’ll also be living as a trucker - with all the risks and rewards that come with it when you’re exploring the Alaskan frontiers.
[h2]KEEP IN TOUCH[/h2]
That’s it for us this week - we’ll be back with more Alaskan Road Truckers devlogs soon. In the meantime, make sure you wishlist us on Steam to keep up to date with everything as we work on getting the game ready for release.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/849100/Alaskan_Road_Truckers/
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/7nzKkAVgN4
Like us on Facebook: https://https://www.facebook.com/alaskanroadtruckers
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alaskantrucksim
See you on the road, Truckers.
Over the last few weeks we’ve been proud to be able to show off Alaskan Road Truckers. First in an extended gameplay walkthrough thanks to our friends at IGN, then as part of the Future Games Show where our brand new trailer gave everyone a taste of the trucker experience you’ll get when you play our game.
You’ll also have seen and heard us say you play as a trucker - not a truck. For us that’s an incredibly important distinction and goes right to the core of what we want Alaskan Road Truckers to be.
We thought for this devlog that we’d share a little bit about what being a trucker in Alaskan Road Truckers means and what you’ll be doing when you play as a trucker.
[h2]Being Some Body[/h2]
In Alaskan Road Truckers you will become a trucker as you live, work, and survive in Alaska. From the start of the game you’ll pick your character, creating someone entirely yours.
Having a body makes all the difference in Alaskan Road Truckers. Keeping yourself healthy, well-rested, and fed is essential - especially when you’re miles away from nowhere, the night is rolling in, and your truck is stuck in snow.
Of course it isn’t just a case of watching some status bars and filling them up again, you are a physical person in the world of Alaskan Road Truckers and that means a lot for how you’ll interact with our game.
[h2]Getting Your Hands Dirty[/h2]
You’ll be getting hands-on with a variety of systems and tasks both in and out of your truck in Alaskan Road Truckers.
Inside your truck your character will physically reach out to activate things like the parking break, windshield wipers, lights, and all the other dashboard controls. You’ll also be able to turn around and access storage, a little microwave, and even a small area for sleeping.
It’s when you get out of your truck, however, where you’ll really notice why we make sure you know you’re a trucker and not a truck. From maintenance on your vehicle to pumping gas, you’ll have to do it all yourself - it’s not as simple as pressing a button on a menu. We aim to make you feel like you’re there in Alaska, refilling oil and changing tires yourself, rather than behind your computer screen at home.
When you want to restock food, supplies, and other essentials you’ll have to visit a shop on your own two feet to speak to the NPCs who’ll be happy to sell you what you need. You can’t carry it all though - so you have to pick and choose what food, water, and supplies you think you’ll need for your next journey.
[h2]When Things Go Wrong[/h2]
It’s when something goes wrong where you’ll really notice that you’re playing as a trucker and not just a truck.
For example, if you’re driving in the freezing cold there’s a chance your windshield wipers may get stuck. You’ll have to get out of your truck with your trusty scraper to unstick them but this carries with it a ton of risks. Your trucker will be exposed to the elements, your health may suffer and your temperature will definitely plummet. Can you get out, make the repair, and get back into warmth and safety before causing harm to your character?
If a tree blocks the road, you’ll be able to handle it in a couple of different ways. In another trucking game you’d simply plot a new route - and you can do that here too, though it may take more time meaning your delivery is delayed. You can also get out of your truck, grab your chainsaw, and take the tree to pieces. It’s a less safe option to get out of your vehicle, especially out in the middle of nowhere, but potentially the faster one.
It’s choices like these that make Alaskan Road Truckers a truly immersive experience. It’s not enough that you’ll be driving your truck, you’ll also be living as a trucker - with all the risks and rewards that come with it when you’re exploring the Alaskan frontiers.
[h2]KEEP IN TOUCH[/h2]
That’s it for us this week - we’ll be back with more Alaskan Road Truckers devlogs soon. In the meantime, make sure you wishlist us on Steam to keep up to date with everything as we work on getting the game ready for release.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/849100/Alaskan_Road_Truckers/
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/7nzKkAVgN4
Like us on Facebook: https://https://www.facebook.com/alaskanroadtruckers
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alaskantrucksim
See you on the road, Truckers.
