Long delay between updates, as expected. I am working on the functionalities and they are not always great to see, code can be beautiful for programmers but not really for others. Check the roadmap to get a better idea of what we are doing or follow our Twitter or Discord of course. We have a real time channel on Discord that shows some internal conversations, it might be interesting to read.
First, let’s start about WOK-OS our backend. It is very sophisticated and handle DEFI, NFT, CRYPO bridges and also the players attributes, score etc… It also enable to create many islands, with their subscriptions and their own attributes. WOK-OS is used by the Metaverse though an API and the important informations are loaded and saved from the game. The Metaverse is in constant communication with WOK-OS, so that the player do not lose his progress, but also to avoid fraud and hacks.
News about our backendThere are a lot of admin options so that the Metaverse can be remote controlled (about the features, objects, NFT, prices…) without rebuilding the program and re-download it.Our login has been upgraded to support both web2 and web3 loginsConnecting with a wallet is super simple.We added a basic chat system so that people can talk togetherWe have a list of island, the method to ask citizenship, subscription etc…
We have created several demo (in private) and most of the Metaverse features are working, like all the weapons, monsters etc… but of course at this stage of the development, the gameplay itself still needs to be created.
The first demo was published in Feb 2023, but since we have build at least 20 other demosThe action takes place at the Electric FactoryHere are the instructions.
We have totally upgraded our UI with a better one. This affects all the options but also the main gaming interface as well.
The creditsThe graphics configurationThe option menuThe main menuthe gaming UI interfaceA good UI is important, and it is a ongoing work. It is hard to put a lot of information without being too intrusive. Press the – key and the UI disappear giving you full screen non obstructive visual.
We have added interiors to most of the buildings. It is an ongoing task…
Beach interiorsBeach interiorsBeach interiorsInteriors are important, because you will soon be able to rend and deposit your possessions in these places!
We have added NPC crowd that are pseudo randomized and have their own life. We have also added bots that are simulating multiplayer (the ones with a widget over their head). Note that you can stay anonymous by checking an option in the settings and your widget will not show to others.
Bots and NPC have been added with AIWe have added our exclusive “I want crypto” crypto song!!! Gorgeous lady is singing it on a small stage.More people talking, thousands on the island, and they do now slow down too much, they are very optimized.The multiplayer is simulated by adding bots with their widgets. Crowd support talking people, walking, drinking, sitting and roaming. Also bots are roaming around too. The players have a widget that stream what wok-os data information.
The environment has been improved both its rendering but also the clouds with really menacing puffy clouds preceding the thunderstorms. We have also added birds (crows, pigeons, parrots and seagulls) who are flying, walking and perching randomly and make noise!
Environment upgrade with Puffy Clouds, birdsNotice the seagull perchingLot of work done to make the environment realistic but not too real. Having its own style.Lot of work done to make a lot of vegetation but still retain a fast rendering. Optimization!Notice the clouds and the atmosphere. Also the far vision with millions of trees.Thunderstorm are looking very tropical!Rain is comingBig realistic animated nimbus cloudsBig realistic animated nimbus cloudsCumulo Nimbus clouds animated, are very hard to create realistically. We are using marching clouds and they are animated!
We have added fishes in the water and corals. They are procedurally generated and are millions (but no worry they are not slow, because they only show around the player! It is possible to shoot at the fish, not a realistic way, but it is really fun. Fishes are following you, biting you and even jump out of the water!
Many Fishes and CoralsMany fFshes and CoralsThis fish seems a good one to shoot!Bang! deadAnother one! Shooting fishes is an activity that can help growing your score.Bang!This one is beautiful!Even in small bodies of Water, they are hiding.Or you can shoot them from the surface!!!CoralsAnd underwater sea plants!!! Everywhere! Procedurally generated.Fishing by shooting at the fishes can increase the life of the island and your score
