After 6.5 months of development, I finally took the time to create a simple main menu. One of the last features for the alpha version! SOON! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #solodev #gaming #strategygame #scifigame #atmospheric

Implemented a bark system. Now, they talk! Included localization as well so they will annoy you in your own language! Also, hunger and fatigue lead to slower movement. Just a few days away from a first alpha version! #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #indiegame #gaming #strategy #scifi #unity3d

As always, lasers are the solution! Well... if you have enough energy (which most likely you'll never have...) But still... LASERS! #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #gaming #scifigame #strategygame

Reworked the task system and UI: Previously, humans were also at the outpost—now, only robots. Tasks can have requirements regarding robot type. Also created pickup tasks. Salvage destroyed robots, repair them, and use them. #indiedev #gamedev #gaming #indiegame #strategy #scifi

Turns out that if your goal is to complete an alpha build but you keep adding features, the more you work, the further you get from your goal... #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame

The entire time I implemented this, the ›Inspector Gadget‹ theme song played in my mind. Anyways... Using a stationary scanner grants permanent vision and scans the surroundings to detect approaching monsters. No surprises anymore! #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #gaming #scifi

Today, I created a new trailer for Frost Protocol. Based on the tips of the GMTK video on YouTube. What do you think? #indiedev #indiegame #trailer #unity3d #strategygame #pcgaming #gaming

I know my next milestone was set to 1 million wishlists, but I'm still happy to reach 300 with Frost Protocol! Now let's pump those numbers up to 500! store.steampowered.com/app/3706210/... #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame

You should conquer with love - not weapons... ... but if you are up against mindless and deadly alien monsters, it's best to have your shields up. #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #gaming #scifi

Not really a trailer but a good overview of the gameplay and mechanics of Frost Protocol. Strategy, survival, and tactical combat, inspired by games like This War of Mine, XCOM, and Starcraft. #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #strategy #gaming #Pcgaming #survival

No matter how dire the situation, eating and sleeping always help. Even if they're only eating air now... #indiegame #gaming #survivalgame #strategygame #indiedev #gamedev

Some uncut gameplay of Frost Protocol, an atmospheric survival strategy game. Roughly 5 months of development. Still a lot to do but I'm very happy with the progress. youtu.be/RavI50LBwRc?... #indiegame #indiedev #gaming #strategygame #gamedev #pcgaming #survival #scifi

Fine-tuning in the robot bay: repair or upgrade components, switch, remove, or add abilities, and abort or reorder jobs in the queue. I removed individual health values for robot components (too complex and UI-heavy). #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #gaming #strategygame #scifigame #survivalgame

Working on enemy AI. The standard path sends them on a straight line to their target, which looked very unnatural. Still far from finished, but it already looks much better. Simple changes, great improvements! #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #strategygame #survivalgame #unity3d #gaming #scifi

Science Lab just got an update! Everything ready for some research. Also: I settled for 4 resources: Food, Medkits, Building Material, and Intel (discover more info for your next trip to the outpost). #indiedev #gamedev #strategygame #survivalgame #gaming #scifigame #simulation #indiegame

Mining Drone incoming! Harvest alien ore and refine it into building material. Defend your drones, secure your outpost. Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3706210/... #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #strategygame #survivalgame #gaming #simulation #rts

Currently working on my robot concept. What I forgot to add to the video: Damage is applied individually to the 4 subsystems. When damaged: Head: less range Arms: less damage Core: abilities can't be used Legs: less movement speed #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #strategygame #scifi #survival

A few days of playtesting - done! A few days taking a creative break - done! After 4 months of development, the picture is clearer. I implemented many systems and mechanics, but playtesting showed I don’t need them all. Keep it simple! #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #strategy #gaming

I implemented character traits. Ada has a Green Thumb - all activities related to plants are performed 20% faster. Robert had no chance in this race... #indiedev #gamedev #gaming #indiegame #survivalgame #strategygame #unity3d

New event: Spend time for an inspection or risk an overload. Hidden possibilities are granted by character traits. Step by step Frost Protocol becomes a real game. Nearly 4 months of development done. #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #strategygame #survivalgame #gaming #unity3d

I spend the last few days mostly on code refactoring, cleanup, and bug fixes... not very social media friendly content... So here's a picture of my cat Sammy. #indiedev #gamedev #cat

A new day - new problems, new dangers, new opportunities. #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #strategygame #survivalgame #simulation #gaming

Let the mining begin! #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #strategygame #basebuilding #survival #simulation

Steam updated wishlist data - at least partially. My data is updated until 29th of June. And I cracked 100 wishlists! Yay 🥳 #Steam #gamedev #indiedev #solodev

I added some cave exploration. You can find valuable, resources, and... Not everyone can survive the Frost Protocol. #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #survival #strategy #simulation #gaming #scifi

Next feature: Tactician Mode - Base building menu for your outpost. Not sure yet how I will handle resource management or actual building itself. #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #strategygame #survivalgame #basebuilding

I always talk about the difficult decisions you have to make in Frost Protocol. Well, here they are. Sometimes, death is certain. And what about later on? Do you give them rare medications to ease their pain in their final hours? #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #strategy #survival #gaming #unity3d

No government, no society, no hope. Only a few survivors live in this decentralized world, covered in ice. This is not about winning - it is about NOT losing! store.steampowered.com/app/3706210/... #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #strategygame #WishlistWednesday #gaming #survivalgame

I wasn't happy with my current Steam capsule "A". What do you think? A, B, C, or D? Any and all feedback appreciated! #indiedev #gamedev #SteamCapsule #SteamPage #indiegame #CapsuleArt #Steam

Just uploaded some gameplay that contains the core loop and hopefully shows the atmosphere I want to portray youtu.be/S0TxBzR0oVA Check out my steam page and wishlist Frost Protocol store.steampowered.com/app/3706210/... #indiedev #gamedev #strategygame #scifi #survival #gaming #unity3d #indiegame

Annoying or interesting? I'm thinking about adding a trial and error mechanic for a few tasks based on changeable variables (for example the effiency output of this solar panel system) with local and global maxima / minima. #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #strategygame #gaming #survivalgame #scifi

100 Follower! Thanks! Next milestone: #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #solodev

One part of the game loop is done. Explore, gather, build items, upgrade, repeat. The circle of life. #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #strategy #survival #gaming

Decided to go for a drag-and-drop based inventory system. Just feels smoother. I also added "item requirements" for certain tasks that need to be fulfilled before you can start it. You'll have to either find or craft it. #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #strategygame #scifigame #survivalgame #gaming

I quit my job exactly 1 year ago to become game developer. What I learned so far (about myself): www.reddit.com/r/gamedev/co... And what I worked on for the past 3 months (after putting the previous project on ice - for now): store.steampowered.com/app/3706210/... #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev

After adding Fog of War, the game is changing quite a bit and that's actually very good because I wasn't that happy with the previous concept of expeditions. Now, you can explore and find tasks... or a timely death by monstrous creatures. #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #strategy #scifi #gaming

Refining my concept for expeditions. Part I: Fog of War! #indiedev #gaming #strategygame #realtimetactics #scifigame #surivalgame #gamedev #indiegame

To all strategy lovers -> Check out Frost Protocol. Atmospheric, tactical, strategical, and many other adjectives! #indiedev #strategygame #ScreenshotSaturday #simulation #scifi #gaming

Know your enemy #indiedev #gaming #strategygame #unity3d #games

What are your thoughts on inventory systems? Which games have the most interesting ones? I just created a very simple weight-based system but I'm unsure if this is the way to go. Resources are important so this decision is as well. #indiegame #gaming #indiedev #strategygame #resourcemanagement

Working on new attack animations. Powerful attacks cost energy and as always: You are low on energy... #indiegame #gaming #PCGaming #scifi #simulation #survival #rts #indiedev #solodev

It doesn’t look like food. It doesn’t taste like food. But at least the thick, grey paste made from fast-growing biomass keeps your crew from starving. #indiedev #strategygame #indiegame #survivalgame #simulation #games #scifi

It's done! After roughly 11 weeks of development here is my first trailer of Frost Protocol. Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3706210/... #indiegame #indiedev #gaming #PCGaming #games #strategygame #unity3d #simulation #scifi

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It's starting to look and feel like an actual game! Wishlist Frost Protocol on Steam to support me with the development: store.steampowered.com/app/3706210/... #ScreenshotSaturday #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev #scifi #strategygame #Simulation

I added food, med kits, crafting and research materials, energy, and temperature... and then I took it all away. Scarcity leads to hard decisions. Your survivors will be sick, starving, cold, tired, and stressed. It’s up to you to give them hope. #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #scifi #strategygames

The base is coming to life - station by station. Movement still very clunky but that's a problem for future me. #indiedev #strategygame #indiegame #gamedev #scifi #scifigame #realtimetactics #atmospheric

Welcome to my crib! Updated the interior and added a NavMesh for agent navigation. I'll be working on implementing these features in the next few days. #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #strategygame #solodev #scifigame #gaming

I restructured my base and integrated it into the outside world. The rooms need MUCH more polish of course. Next: Adding tasks for my little humans. Very unhappy with the lighting so that's also a thing to work on. #strategygame #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #scifi #solodev