Devlog #3
Hey friends, we are still preparing the ground for our “Big Announcement” (having some dates, yeah!), so keep an eye for future updates.
How about talking about some game mechanics?
The Storage Station
Today we are going to talk about the amazing Storage Station, developed by M.I.K.K.O. tech experts.
Every player will have one Storage Station placed in their Pawnshop. This is the spot where you can drop and store collected stuff from the game maps.
Using The Storage Station
After arriving from an adventure, you will be able to take the stuff from the Barn Finders Truck to the Storage Station. But don't worry, if you are feeling too lazy to take the items one by one, you can call Uncle Billy for help.
After unloading the truck,players can check the status of each previous collected stuff by opening the Storage Station Menu. A list of all previous collected items will be shown. It should look like this:
What the heck are these icons?
Starting from left to right:
The “Stars Icon”
Here we have an example of a Job Quest Item: Butch, The Champion. The “Stars” means that this item cannot be sold to Pawnshop customers, because this Item already has a buyer. Usually, someone will write you an email, giving you the location to where this item can be found in Ameryka. So, Players must travel there, look for this specific item and bring it back to Barn Finders pawnshop. Then, Player will be able to pack and send the item, completing the Quest, winning some bucks.
The “Puzzle Icon”
The “puzzle icon” means that this item actually is a part of a set. For example here, the HellStorm Flamethrower Tanks. Which means that Player must find and assemble all item parts first, before selling it to clients. For that, Players must buy and build an Assembly Station to their Pawnshop.
The “Flies Icon”
Oh-Oh, something is Dirty. Clients don't like that and they are not going to buy any smelly and dirty treasures. For example, here we have a model of Shirley Love, which was found in Red Barn, a.k.a. Dwayne’s Love Nest. This item requires cleaning before selling it. Players can buy a Cleaning Station to wash and turn Dirty items to “Ready to Sell.”
No Icons!
No icons means that the item is Ready to Sell. For example here we have the crossbow The Honor, which is ready to be placed on a shelf, while waiting for a new lovely home.
The "Hammer Icon”
A “hammer icon” informs the Player that this item is currently Broken and cannot be sold before fixed. Then, Player must repair this item by spending resources such as Metal, Wood or Scraps. For that, they will need to buy and improve their Pawnshop by having a Repair Station.
Using the Storage Station to Place Items on Shelves
If some stuff is inside the Storage Station, Player can quickly place them on the Pawnshop shelves by one click. Easy right? But remember, it is only possible to do that with “Ready to Sell” items.
So that’s it for now. In a few days we are going to speak more about other mechanics and what you will be able to find inside the wacky universe of Barn Finders.
Thanks a lot for the attention guys, see you soon for more updates!
Gabriel Rutherford
Game Designer @ Duality Games
How about talking about some game mechanics?
The Storage Station
Today we are going to talk about the amazing Storage Station, developed by M.I.K.K.O. tech experts.
Every player will have one Storage Station placed in their Pawnshop. This is the spot where you can drop and store collected stuff from the game maps.
Using The Storage Station
After arriving from an adventure, you will be able to take the stuff from the Barn Finders Truck to the Storage Station. But don't worry, if you are feeling too lazy to take the items one by one, you can call Uncle Billy for help.
After unloading the truck,players can check the status of each previous collected stuff by opening the Storage Station Menu. A list of all previous collected items will be shown. It should look like this:
What the heck are these icons?
Starting from left to right:
The “Stars Icon”
Here we have an example of a Job Quest Item: Butch, The Champion. The “Stars” means that this item cannot be sold to Pawnshop customers, because this Item already has a buyer. Usually, someone will write you an email, giving you the location to where this item can be found in Ameryka. So, Players must travel there, look for this specific item and bring it back to Barn Finders pawnshop. Then, Player will be able to pack and send the item, completing the Quest, winning some bucks.
The “Puzzle Icon”
The “puzzle icon” means that this item actually is a part of a set. For example here, the HellStorm Flamethrower Tanks. Which means that Player must find and assemble all item parts first, before selling it to clients. For that, Players must buy and build an Assembly Station to their Pawnshop.
The “Flies Icon”
Oh-Oh, something is Dirty. Clients don't like that and they are not going to buy any smelly and dirty treasures. For example, here we have a model of Shirley Love, which was found in Red Barn, a.k.a. Dwayne’s Love Nest. This item requires cleaning before selling it. Players can buy a Cleaning Station to wash and turn Dirty items to “Ready to Sell.”
No Icons!
No icons means that the item is Ready to Sell. For example here we have the crossbow The Honor, which is ready to be placed on a shelf, while waiting for a new lovely home.
The "Hammer Icon”
A “hammer icon” informs the Player that this item is currently Broken and cannot be sold before fixed. Then, Player must repair this item by spending resources such as Metal, Wood or Scraps. For that, they will need to buy and improve their Pawnshop by having a Repair Station.
Using the Storage Station to Place Items on Shelves
If some stuff is inside the Storage Station, Player can quickly place them on the Pawnshop shelves by one click. Easy right? But remember, it is only possible to do that with “Ready to Sell” items.
So that’s it for now. In a few days we are going to speak more about other mechanics and what you will be able to find inside the wacky universe of Barn Finders.
Thanks a lot for the attention guys, see you soon for more updates!
Gabriel Rutherford
Game Designer @ Duality Games