Back to School, Back to Paper Planes

[p align=\"start\"]What better time than back-to-school season to talk about paper planes? The 1 month challenge is over, and Im happy to announce: Beta Access is here! well.. kind of..[/p]

Beta Access is here

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[p align=\"start\"]2 Months behind, eh not too bad![/p][p align=\"start\"]If you pledged at the Beta Plane tier or higher, youll receive your Steam beta key tomorrow via Kickstarter message. This key gives you:[/p]

• Permanent access to the beta build on Steam

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• Full access to the final release at launch

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[p align=\"start\"]That means some of you are already unlocking all your pledge rewards.[/p][p align=\"start\"] Note: the Steam beta build is being uploaded as I write this, so it might take a few hours before you can play. Ill post on Discord when its live. You will most likely receive the key once it is sorted out tomorrow![/p]

Benchmark & Dynamic Loading

[p align=\"start\"]The first beta build is mainly for benchmark testing. It will teleport you across finished art-style scenes to check performance, shaders, and post-process effects.\nIf all goes well, Ill move ahead with seamless scene transitions and no loading screens when switching between art styles (except for world map travel).\nI plan to release monthly beta updates until launch, so you can follow the games progress step by step.[/p]

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[p align=\"start\"]Next month I will upload the finished checkpoint systems and message system so you will get the full final gameplay loop as promised.[/p]

Checkpoint System

[p align=\"start\"]Heres an early look at the checkpoint mechanic I teased last month. With luck, beta testers will get to try it in the update.[/p]

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A more contemplative experience

[p align=\"start\"]Ive reworked the flight feel with new hoverboard air-cushion physics:[/p]

• Flying close to the ground now gives you a gentle hover and a speed boost

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• Diving into slopes flows smoothly with momentum conservation and assisted yaw

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• Risky maneuvers feel rewarding, not punishing

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[p align=\"start\"]These changes, combined with the continuous boost meter, make the paper plane easier and more fluid to control.[/p][p align=\"start\"](GIFs dont do it justice, Ill post a proper video on Twitter soon!)[/p]

Puppy month

[p align=\"start\"]Outside of dev, this month was full of puppy training sessions. The little one is settling in and becoming best friends with the resident dog.[/p]

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[ 2025-10-13 17:57:51 CET ] [Original Post]