Since Push the Lane entered this latest phase back in mid-2017 (basically after the failed Kickstarter version, which was much more puzzle-game-like), it has become much more videogamey. By that, I mean, it has focused a lot more on fighting, monsters, items, special abilities, moving around a big map and such. I have been thinking … Continue reading "Push the Lane: Loot in a Strategy Game?"
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This summer, Push the Lane, and “Management”
This summer, specifically the month of July and the first half of August, I decided, “I’m going to make a game”. Many factors in my life had sort of come together at the same time to allow this. My programming abilities and my level of comfort with Unity had both come to a point where … Continue reading "This summer, Push the Lane, and “Management”"
Read MoreFog of War in Push the Lane (and strategy games, generally)
Today I’d like to spend a little time talking about the game design of Push the Lane, a game that I’m working on (and currently Kickstarting.) If you aren’t up on the basics of what Push the Lane is, check out the Kickstarter page, or this page here on my site. A really great indie … Continue reading "Fog of War in Push the Lane (and strategy games, generally)"
Read MorePush the Lane Kickstarter is HERE!
Woof! Putting together a Kickstarter is so much work. And then when you actually put it up, the work doesn’t end, because you have to keep in touch with all your backers and try to get the word out about the Kickstarter somehow. Anyway, the Kickstarter is finally up! Please check it out, if you … Continue reading "Push the Lane Kickstarter is HERE!"
Read MorePush the Lane Kickstarter launches Monday!
Hi everyone! Wanted to let everyone know that barring any unforeseen events, I’ll be launching the Kickstarter on this Monday the 24th! Mark your calendars. As you probably know, backing early is really important for the success of a Kickstarter. I’m pretty nervous about how it will go, but I also feel like I’ve done … Continue reading "Push the Lane Kickstarter launches Monday!"
Read MoreMeet Push the Lane’s Tennor
Tennor is the main character of my new game, Push the Lane‘s story. She’s also (of course) one of the initial eight starting characters in the game. While her in-game mechanics still have a way to go (they will evolve with the design), some of her backstory and personality is solid enough to talk about. … Continue reading "Meet Push the Lane’s Tennor"
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