Lockheart Indigo

Hey hey, Alpha 3 is finally here! Its the 2nd in 4 major updates leading to the Beta. We're half-way there!

This update focused on UI & gosh I have to admit I had a lot of fun. I find designing UI to be such an interesting challenge, since its about balancing information clarity & aesthetics. Very powerful stuff. I've rarely had to sit back & brain storm ideas this much. I'm very happy with the results.

Regarding the changes, Zelda fans will notice the (not so subtle) nod to the Zelda: ALTTP title screen. I'm still undecided on the colors of the title screen, but I just love how eccentric they are! I'm also thrilled to see the map placed to the for front of the menu. It's such a useful feature, but it was hidden in the depths of the menu originally... Yikes. We can also see the heads of every persuaded victim- ahem- I mean- suspect... The battle UI also better illustrates the different modes the game has. Not to mention the new labels given to the Enemy HP (aka Lock) & the timer now called "Nerve", which counts down the patience of the suspect before it costs you a life point.

Finally, my favorite piece, the Victory Screen, when a suspect's heart is unlocked... It has such a sinister vibe. If I were more reserved, I'd remove the cheesy tagline from that sequence, but gosh darn, I couldn't help myself, I had to add some pseudo-deep-poetic-catchphrase... I'm just such a sucker for those, after all~ Ehehe~

Here are the new features:

• Title Screen

• Title card

• Main Menu

• Game Menu, with a map, suspect list, and other features.

• Battle UI

• Victory Screen, for when the suspect's heart unlocks.

On a personal note, It's been 45 days since my last update! I'd love to update more often, but my access to internet has been limited. This is the third time I had to move in the last 9 months. Don't worry, I'm not in any trouble. The place I'm at right now is very good to me. I'm doing my best to take good care of myself. I've been playing more video games & taking time off.

I just want to take two seconds to thank anyone who has been supportive to me in the last few months. You're kindness has really helped me pull through.

Regarding the next update, I'm unsure if i'll make smaller updates between now & Alpha 4. I will be taking some time off, for good health. I should be back to work within less than a month! I assume Alpha 4 will take the same amount of time as all the other major updates take to make, which is to say 2 months. So if there's no updates in between, we'll see each other again in late March or early April!

Until then, I hope you find yourself well,
- Harmless