Hello Fellow Assemblers!

Amongst a dozen other things I've been working on over the past two weeks I would like to show off some the new vehicles and weapons that have been added to the game. Let me introduce you to the new hovercraft: Hopper, Spatha, Phantom, Striker and Cleaver.

Remember, these are just the base hovercraft hulls - You decide which hoverpads, weaponry and extra utility they bring to the field for your faction!

User Interface Work

After receiving some criticism for my original in-game user interface panel I experimented with an alternative design approach:

Feedback

After asking for feedback on the user interface panels, the previous design was the clear winner. Take a look, it now features new icons for all kinds of different vehicles:

Join our Discord Server!

[ 2024-03-04 10:09:07 CET ] [ Original post ]

This week I've been working on the vehicle customization screen in the assembly. The assembly is a workshop where you will be able to set up your faction to your liking and preferences, including vehicles, infantry, aircraft and mechs.

Lighting the Assembly

To make the assembly look as good as possible I experimented with different lighting setups and volumetric fog. My hope was that the volumetric fog would look like smoke filling the workshop. Although it had a great visual effect on the scene it also reduced visual clarity.
In theory I could have created a shader to achieve the desired effect. Instead I decided to ditch the idea completely. Once I removed the fog and improved the lighting even further I focused on creating the user interface. I even experimented with having a 3D representation of the vehicle operator selected to the right.

The Assembly User Interface

Down below you can see what the vehicle customization screen looks like right now. The UI isn't finished and you can't select different components yet. I've made a separate icon for each damage type: Grenade, Rocket, Cannon, Bullet and Sniper. One of these icons is displayed for each of the armor's weaknesses. For example, the Billhook hull has a weakness against explosive, rocket and bullet damage and cannon damage especially.

This is just the beginning, but it should give a good idea of what to expect from the assembly in the future. If you're excited for this one-of-a-kind real-time strategy game, why not share the news with your strategy friends? Thank you for being a supporter of Assembly RTS. Remember, you can always join our Discord server to discuss this game's future in a friendly forum setting, together with other strategy game enthusiasts. I hope to see you there!

[ 2024-02-10 15:02:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

Join our growing Discord community!

• Check out extra sneak peeks behind the scenes
• Share and discuss ideas and future features for Assembly RTS

[ 2024-01-31 12:44:21 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey, Strategy Enthusiasts! I'm beyond excited to share a milestone that's been two years in the making: Assembly RTS is now has its new home on Steam! Why did I embark on this journey to create Assembly RTS? My journey in creating this game was fueled by a desire to offer you an unparalleled immersive strategic experience. At the core of Assembly RTS is an intuitive faction customization screen. Here, you can craft an army that isn't just formidable but also a reflection of your strategic identity. From the chilling backdrop of a new ice age to the intricate mechanics of base building and resource management, every aspect of this game is designed to draw you deeper into its world.
Your insights, feedback, and suggestions are the lifeblood of Assembly RTS. Whether it's about the gameplay, story, or mechanics, your voice matters. Together, we can shape the future of this game, ensuring it's not just a game we play, but a world we can become a part of.

[ 2024-01-31 11:53:06 CET ] [ Original post ]