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State of the Village
It's been exactly one week since Village Monsters v1.0 was released. Village Monsters is my first ever creation. I am very proud of the work I did, and the many kind words I've received from players has been beyond heartwarming. I have notebooks from back when I was in 1st grade detailing a game where you live with video game monsters, and now nearly 30 years later... it's real! People are playing it! But, to be frank, Village Monsters is in a very rough state right now. I've already released 5 bugfix patches, and after looking at the reports on my desk, I have a long way to go. I want to use this post to address the biggest problems, how they came about, and what I'm doing to fix them.
My top priority right now is fixing the issues that were introduced during the final push. For context, a technical bug with my developer tools caused me to lose 2 months worth of work the literal night before the original launch date. It sucked. You can read more details here. I had already been crunching for months, so this last-minute disaster nearly broke me. In a fit of reckless optimism, I opted to manually stich the game back together over the course of a week. I had hoped adrenaline and the code being "fresh" in my mind would help pull off a miracle. I was stupid and exhausted. While my approach ultimately was "successful", it has (predictably) introduced far more problems into the game than before. Over the last week, I've identified two of the largest ones. Problem #1 World Flags are not working properly across the board. These flags control nearly everything in the game, such as holidays, events, and story cutscenes. The knock-on effects are tremendous, and it's my top priority to fix. Problem #2 There are many features that were disabled in the final moments of release. Some intentionally (due to time constraints), others due to bugs or source control issues. There are many lingering issues due to this. My next priority is to test, fix, and reenable these features.
I've been investigating my code and player save files since last week. I have a really good idea of what needs to be fixed and how, and I've already started on working through it. Things are going very well, especially now that I've had a chance to sleep and regroup. You guys deserve a fixed and polished game, and no amount of words, roadmaps or timelines will get you that faster. To this end, I'll continue doing rapid smaller patches to fix crashes and urgent bugs, but I'll otherwise keep a low profile until I've finished the work necessary. I want to extend an enormous thank you to everyone who has supported me. From the very first Kickstarter, to 2019's Early Access release, to last week's v1.0 launch. I don't take any of you for granted, and I won't stop working on Village Monsters until it's in a state worthy of your support.
[ 2022-03-29 21:37:54 CET ] [ Original post ]
Hello Villagers!
It's been exactly one week since Village Monsters v1.0 was released. Village Monsters is my first ever creation. I am very proud of the work I did, and the many kind words I've received from players has been beyond heartwarming. I have notebooks from back when I was in 1st grade detailing a game where you live with video game monsters, and now nearly 30 years later... it's real! People are playing it! But, to be frank, Village Monsters is in a very rough state right now. I've already released 5 bugfix patches, and after looking at the reports on my desk, I have a long way to go. I want to use this post to address the biggest problems, how they came about, and what I'm doing to fix them.
The Problems
My top priority right now is fixing the issues that were introduced during the final push. For context, a technical bug with my developer tools caused me to lose 2 months worth of work the literal night before the original launch date. It sucked. You can read more details here. I had already been crunching for months, so this last-minute disaster nearly broke me. In a fit of reckless optimism, I opted to manually stich the game back together over the course of a week. I had hoped adrenaline and the code being "fresh" in my mind would help pull off a miracle. I was stupid and exhausted. While my approach ultimately was "successful", it has (predictably) introduced far more problems into the game than before. Over the last week, I've identified two of the largest ones. Problem #1 World Flags are not working properly across the board. These flags control nearly everything in the game, such as holidays, events, and story cutscenes. The knock-on effects are tremendous, and it's my top priority to fix. Problem #2 There are many features that were disabled in the final moments of release. Some intentionally (due to time constraints), others due to bugs or source control issues. There are many lingering issues due to this. My next priority is to test, fix, and reenable these features.
The Solution
I've been investigating my code and player save files since last week. I have a really good idea of what needs to be fixed and how, and I've already started on working through it. Things are going very well, especially now that I've had a chance to sleep and regroup. You guys deserve a fixed and polished game, and no amount of words, roadmaps or timelines will get you that faster. To this end, I'll continue doing rapid smaller patches to fix crashes and urgent bugs, but I'll otherwise keep a low profile until I've finished the work necessary. I want to extend an enormous thank you to everyone who has supported me. From the very first Kickstarter, to 2019's Early Access release, to last week's v1.0 launch. I don't take any of you for granted, and I won't stop working on Village Monsters until it's in a state worthy of your support.
[ 2022-03-29 21:37:54 CET ] [ Original post ]
Village Monsters
Warp Dogs
Developer
Warp Dogs
Publisher
Oct 2018
Release
Game News Posts:
77
🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
🎮 Full Controller Support
🎮 Full Controller Support
Positive
(16 reviews)
The Game includes VR Support
Public Linux Depots:
- Village Monsters Content (Linux) [322.3 M]
Have you ever wondered what happens inside the world of an abandoned video game? All those NPCs with their artificial lives...what happens to them after the game is powered off for that final time?
Village Monsters is a relaxing life sim game set in one such world.
You play as someone booting up the game for the first time in decades only to discover that it is nothing like you remember.
The monsters that were once enemies have thrown away their weapons and have settled down in a peaceful village of their own making.
Stranger still, they're inviting you to come join them.
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At its core, Village Monsters is a lowkey, relaxing village life experience.
There are no farms to manage or meters to monitor, and on an average day you'll have complete freedom to do whatever you want.
This is a game that celebrates leisure, so you'll find no shortage of activities and diversions to discover each day.
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The world of Village Monsters may be digital, but that doesn't stop it from feeling alive.
From sunrise to sunset, you'll find a world that changes all around you. Sparrows fly overhead during the day while owls patrol the night. Villagers hang out at home while it it's raining and go shopping for new furniture after it clears.
There are countless little details for you to discover as you explore the game and its simulated systems. In fact, you'll be frequently encouraged to experiment with these systems to see how they interact with you - and each other.
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The premise of exploring an abandoned video game serves as the jumping off point for creating an interesting and unique story.
The village has always been a peaceful sanctuary, but the world outside has been showing increasing evidence of disarray.
Glitches and faults have become more common, and there are even rumors that entire areas have gone missing.
It's as if the digital foundation itself is collapsing, and as an external force you may be the only one capable of finding out what's going on.
Village Monsters is a relaxing life sim game set in one such world.
You play as someone booting up the game for the first time in decades only to discover that it is nothing like you remember.
The monsters that were once enemies have thrown away their weapons and have settled down in a peaceful village of their own making.
Stranger still, they're inviting you to come join them.
At its core, Village Monsters is a lowkey, relaxing village life experience.
There are no farms to manage or meters to monitor, and on an average day you'll have complete freedom to do whatever you want.
This is a game that celebrates leisure, so you'll find no shortage of activities and diversions to discover each day.
- Personalize your very own home with furniture, decorations, and upgrades. Plant a garden! Install a secret room! Sit on a golden throne you found in the woods!
- Get to know dozens of whimsical monster neighbors, each with their own personalities, activities, and problems to solve.
- Pick up a new hobby, like fishing, critter collecting, botany, archaeology, or cooking, then donate your findings and creations to the Historical Society of Monsters.
- Leave your mark on the village by unlocking new buildings and influencing its development over time.
- Fill out your daily routine with activities like shopping, talking with villagers, watching TV, hunting for mushrooms, and so much more.
The world of Village Monsters may be digital, but that doesn't stop it from feeling alive.
From sunrise to sunset, you'll find a world that changes all around you. Sparrows fly overhead during the day while owls patrol the night. Villagers hang out at home while it it's raining and go shopping for new furniture after it clears.
There are countless little details for you to discover as you explore the game and its simulated systems. In fact, you'll be frequently encouraged to experiment with these systems to see how they interact with you - and each other.
- An immersive day / night cycle where everything has a schedule to keep - the villagers, the birds, and even the flowers.
- Dynamic weather changes including dozens of distinct weather types ranging from clear skies to thundersnow.
- The world changes with the seasons, and you can expect activities, items, creatures, and even music unique to each month.
- A packed calendar full of holidays ensures that every week brings something new. Enjoy events like the monthly Critter Safari, the springtime Good Egg Day Feast, and the Pumpkin Patch Bash.
The premise of exploring an abandoned video game serves as the jumping off point for creating an interesting and unique story.
The village has always been a peaceful sanctuary, but the world outside has been showing increasing evidence of disarray.
Glitches and faults have become more common, and there are even rumors that entire areas have gone missing.
It's as if the digital foundation itself is collapsing, and as an external force you may be the only one capable of finding out what's going on.
- Explore a digital land that’s been transformed by its abandonment.
- Experience a unique story told through unusual methods such as via item descriptions, overheard conversations, and anomoly research.
- Help unravel the unknown by investigating and solving Mysteries, a unique type of quest system.
- Complete a massive compendium that logs your journey through the game. Use it to track Mysteries, collectibles, secrets, and triumphs.
MINIMAL SETUP
- OS: Ubuntu 12 or Higher
- Processor: 2 GhzMemory: 2 GB RAM
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 256 MB
- Storage: 512 MB available space
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