For a while now I've received mixed feedback regarding Project Explore's art style. A lot of people seem to prefer the old style over the new style and being the caring/loving developer I am, I care about how YOU feel. The artist and I are currently finishing our other project as I mentioned in previous posts, "Rock God Tycoon", it will be available on Steam on November 25th. Regardless of its financially success/failure, we will continue and finish the development of Project Explore. We've decided to go EA for Rock God Tycoon in hopes of getting the same level of feedback I've received here. Onwards to the important stuff though! In the comments below, please tell me whether or not you prefer the old/new art styles. I would like to give the positive and negatives side of each.

Old Style

[img=http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/357650/ss_765821105a31a3f757e1ab7b59ffc35773667f30.600x338.jpg?t=1427570727] -I could push updates faster and without the help of the artist -The game would run a lot smoother with a higher framerate -AI would be a lot more intelligent -Structures would consist of real 3D models rather than sprites (hopefully) -Smaller images would mean faster loading times and overall game size

New Style

[img=http://www.seabassandgazellestudios.com/uploads/2/0/5/7/20577194/3315847_orig.gif] -Full fledged animations for characters

Overview

I won't lie, there aren't a ton of positive reasons to stick with the newer art style other than it looks nice. Switching to the previous art style wouldn't require me to do almost anything regarding the current mod features, they would all remain intact, if anything it would make it easier for YOU to create mods since you wouldn't have to match the fancy art style. If we return to the old art style, I can begin pushing updates again soon. Making the game more playable once again. Let me know what you think in the comments below! As always, thank you for sticking with me! :)

[ 2016-11-02 06:04:15 CET ] [ Original post ]