Luminous Skies: February 2024 updates
Earlier this year Valve announced they would allow the use A.I. generated content in software published on their platform.
With that in mind, I will NOT be pursuing the use of A.I. in my games.
At best, the technology is still in its early stages, containing various legal and ethical issues along with it. More importantly, I feel like it would stunt my growth as a developer.
On to the updates:
Improved map files for the secret forest map [LS:P]
In order to move forward, we have implemented the updated journal system into A Short Adventure and Horizons [originally kept in there as a museum piece more than anything]. It can be found in Citra's basement along with the other diagnostic options [LS:ASA, LS:H].
Added Cass as a recruitable character to Horizons. She's based on a prototype of one of my characters. After realizing she was radically different person from what she became, I realized there was some extra story potential there. She can be found at the Shorehaven Port. [LS:H]
Re-branded the paid DLC for A Short Adventure to Luminous Skies: Horizons [abbreviated LS:H]
Fixed error when initially loading both Maple and Ives Briar that prevented their full names from showing up in Horizons. [LS:H]
Why the re-brand?
I had always planned on making a direct sequel to events found in the Pilgrimage. After reviewing things, I found it would be more efficient to add it onto the existing DLC.
Will there be any changes that I should be concerned about?
Yes and no. The price will eventually be raised to $4.99 USD [or the equivalent price based on your region]. While it is a significant increase, it is far less than the original projected price. If you've already purchased Horizons, you'll have all the content. If you've missed out on the discounted price, worry not, it will be on discount again. Please note that some of the encounters, in the new areas, may be subject to change as the story unfolds and updates are rolled out.
We hope you are enjoying the game and have a great day.
With that in mind, I will NOT be pursuing the use of A.I. in my games.
At best, the technology is still in its early stages, containing various legal and ethical issues along with it. More importantly, I feel like it would stunt my growth as a developer.
On to the updates:
Improved map files for the secret forest map [LS:P]
In order to move forward, we have implemented the updated journal system into A Short Adventure and Horizons [originally kept in there as a museum piece more than anything]. It can be found in Citra's basement along with the other diagnostic options [LS:ASA, LS:H].
Added Cass as a recruitable character to Horizons. She's based on a prototype of one of my characters. After realizing she was radically different person from what she became, I realized there was some extra story potential there. She can be found at the Shorehaven Port. [LS:H]
Re-branded the paid DLC for A Short Adventure to Luminous Skies: Horizons [abbreviated LS:H]
Fixed error when initially loading both Maple and Ives Briar that prevented their full names from showing up in Horizons. [LS:H]
Why the re-brand?
I had always planned on making a direct sequel to events found in the Pilgrimage. After reviewing things, I found it would be more efficient to add it onto the existing DLC.
Will there be any changes that I should be concerned about?
Yes and no. The price will eventually be raised to $4.99 USD [or the equivalent price based on your region]. While it is a significant increase, it is far less than the original projected price. If you've already purchased Horizons, you'll have all the content. If you've missed out on the discounted price, worry not, it will be on discount again. Please note that some of the encounters, in the new areas, may be subject to change as the story unfolds and updates are rolled out.
We hope you are enjoying the game and have a great day.