The Lost Orcs

Devlog

• Ladders with a Duel Purpose
  November 23, 2024 by Jon Bednez

  Simplified controls and gameplay. Ladders can be used to get over stones. Or can be used as bridges to cross over gaps... Continue reading

  
• Adding a Rhino mini-boss
  February 22, 2024 by Jon Bednez##devlog #boss #leveldesign

  Created a rhino mini-boss that the orcs have to avoid. Also, you have to build a path for them. The rhino pauses briefly at the end of the path for about 4 seconds. So getting all orcs across safely i... Continue reading
• Creating Sound Effects
  June 13, 2023 by Jon Bednez

  In this devlog, I’m creating sound effects for the game. To make these sounds, I’m using the trumpet, wooden blocks, cardboard boxes, drum sticks, my voice and more. And using Audacity to edit the... Continue reading

  
• First Newsletter
  April 13, 2023 by Jon Bednez##newsletter

  The Lost Orcs Newsletter We have new obstacles! The Conveyor Belt takes the scene. The obstacle creates objects that fall or move along the belt’s path. Timing is key for the orcs to avoid. Can the... Continue reading

  
• New Obstacle
  March 27, 2023 by Jon Bednez

  Working on a new obstacle - the conveyor belt. And looking to enhance gameplay by making building blocks have a quantity, instead of unlimited amounts... Continue reading

  
• Adding Game Feel / Juice to Level Loading
  March 04, 2023 by Jon Bednez

  Hello everyone! Currently, when loading a level, a fading animation occurs. Its simple, but doesn't appear like a lot is going on. I think with some tweening and scaling animations when the level load... Continue reading
• The orcs are building bridges!
  February 17, 2023 by Jon Bednez

  The orcs are building bridges! One of four actions the orcs are allowed to do. I'm thinking that levels can incorporate completely empty grid spaces, needing bridges to cross. Working on another video... Continue reading
• Grid Action Tiles
  February 09, 2023 by Jon Bednez#gameupdate

  Hello everyone! In this latest dev log, I'm implementing Grid Action Tiles for the orcs. With these tiles, the orcs will step on them, granting them an ability to help with the puzzle. Currently, I ha... Continue reading

  
• Empty Grid Tiles
  January 21, 2023 by Jon Bednez

  Hello everyone! Working on allowing for empty grid tiles in the game. This opens up more possibilities for level design. Currently, I'm using JSON to handle the data behind the grid. This video shows... Continue reading

  
• Players create the path!
  January 12, 2023 by Jon Bednez##grid, ##gameplay, ##quickupdate, ##ui

  Hello everyone! Another quick update for the game. I'm giving players more control of the grid items. Players can rotate, move and delete grid items that they place within the world. I'm hoping this g... Continue reading

  
• Creating a Pathway for the Orcs
  January 08, 2023 by Jon Bednez

  Hello everyone! I'm creating a major change to help enhance gameplay and increase flexibility for level design. Players will be able to create their own pathway for the orcs to get to the safety. Diff... Continue reading

  
• Escape the Giant Snowball!
  December 30, 2022 by Jon Bednez

  Trying to incorporate 'Boss' like levels. It will incorporate elements from previous levels. In this case, a Giant Snowball! Testing out new ideas... Continue reading

  
• Giving orcs the ability to change direction
  December 23, 2022 by Jon Bednez

  Hello everyone! Another quick update, I'm giving the orcs the ability to change direction. Players can select the arrow, which then cycles through UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT. Depending on the arrow's direc... Continue reading

  
• Dragging Mine-Carts by Mouse / Touch Input
  December 21, 2022 by Jon Bednez##gameplay

  As part of the core-gameplay, I'm giving players the ability to drag mine-carts with the mouse or touch input. Use the carts to protect the orcs! #indiegame #screenshot #gamedev... Continue reading

  
• Updating Levels - Before vs After
  December 14, 2022 by Jon Bednez##indiegame, ##gamedev, ##screenshot, ##quickupdate

  Quick update! Updating levels to mimic the after photo going forward. I would like each level to feel alive, making a lot of the game elements clickable. Even if they don't necessarily help the orcs g... Continue reading

  
• Smashing Crates and Floating on Water
  December 08, 2022 by Jon Bednez##gamedev, ##hammer, ##lifesaver

  Hello everyone! Another update for you. This involves floating orcs and hammering out bugs. :) Updated the Hammer FX (posted a video short up above for you to check out. It shows the gameplay). Hammer... Continue reading

  
• Levels First Look
  December 02, 2022 by Jon Bednez##gamedev, ##unity, ##orcs, ##puzzle, ##strategy

  Hello everyone! Some updates to the game. - Created a title scene and am using the attached images as prototype art. They are also used for the splash and loading screen. When fading between scenes, I... Continue reading

  
• Creating a foundation
  November 28, 2022 by Jon Bednez##devlog, ##unity, ##puzzle

  Hello everyone! So there are a bunch of changes I made.. Level: Created a new level, involving mine carts. Players must move the carts to create a walkable path for the orcs. I'm using iTween for the... Continue reading

  
• Dev Log 01
  November 24, 2022 by Jon Bednez#devlog, #intro, #gamedev, #unity, #indie

  Hello everyone! This is Dev Log 0 (still working on the title). This is a puzzle / strategy game. Sorta similar to Lemmings. Art: - Using assets from the Unity3d asset store (mainly Bitgem3d). - this... Continue reading