Dev Update: Sound Integration & Bug Fixes
Sound Integration: Background Music & Spatial Audio SFX In this update, we’ve implemented sound effects and background music to enhance the gameplay experience. Here's a breakdown of the new sound features:
# 1. Background Music We’ve added dynamic background music that plays during gameplay. The music can be looped, and its volume is adjustable to create a smooth, immersive experience. Players can now hear a relaxing tune in the background as they progress through the game.
Features:
- Music is looped for continuous play.
- Volume levels can be adjusted.
- Easy to add more tracks in the future.
#2. Spatial Audio for Sound Effects Sound effects in the game now utilize 3D spatial audio, ensuring that players can hear sounds in relation to their position in the world. This includes NPC sounds, food interactions, and more.
Key Features:
- Non-looping sounds: For short effects like interactions or explosions, the sound is played at specific locations and fades based on distance.
- Looped SFX: For ambient sounds or continuous actions, the sound loops and respects 3D positioning.
- Distance-based volume control: Sounds fade in and out depending on the player’s proximity. This addition creates a more immersive environment, allowing players to experience the game world through sound in a way that reflects the dynamic 3D space.
Bug Fixes
- Food Rotation Fix One of the major bugs we encountered was the food’s rotation, which was misbehaving when the player picked up or interacted with plates. The rotation was inconsistent, leading to odd visual glitches when food was moved around.
Fix: We’ve updated the rotation logic to properly align the food objects when they are placed, picked up, or moved. This ensures that food will always face the correct direction, improving the player’s experience.
- Food Spawning Fix Another issue we faced was with the spawning of food. Sometimes, food would spawn in unexpected locations or in incorrect states, making it difficult for players to interact with or deliver the food.
Fix: We’ve revamped the spawning system, ensuring that food is now placed in designated areas and is ready for interaction. We also added more consistency in spawning behavior, so food now appears in the correct spot, every time.
Looking Ahead
With these updates, the game is becoming more polished and immersive. The addition of sound significantly improves the overall experience, while the bug fixes provide smoother gameplay. We’ll continue working on adding new features, improving performance, and squashing any remaining bugs to make the game even better.
Stay tuned for more updates, thank you!
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