Chugging Along

It's been another day of working and relaxing. I'm slowly getting things under control. It won't be long and we'll have a full blown Alpha version of the game ready for testing. We're going to start with a very small group of testers and then slowly bring in more and more people as we tweak features and crunch numbers. It's beginning to look truly awesome.

So much of the “feel” of a game is in the little graphic details that set the mood and pull you into a fantasy world. The numbers are what make a game great and solid and that's what I work on, but the art is what makes a game look like a game and that's way out of my league. I wish I could show you guys some of what's going on in the background right now. You don't have to know anything about games to appreciate art. Sadly, I can't really share anything right now. We're keeping a lid on things until Gamescom next week. We're hoping to make a hit with the press. You can all keep us in your prayers :)

Early this morning I went out to buy some fresh fruit. Rachel wanted to go with me even though it was a bit of a walk.


You probably can't tell, but there are two blues in that horizon. The lower one is the Caribbean Sea (or the Atlantic Ocean... I didn't have a compass on me).


Isaac was just about asleep by the time we got back. After we returned I got my work for the day “done”. That is to say that I got as far as I could without getting feedback. I'm working on a section of the game that one of our backers is helping us create. I have to submit things to him and get his opinion before I move on. It's proving to be a very enjoyable process for all involved. :)

Shortly after I was finished I went for another little walk. This time I started by going down the trail that runs through the yard. Well, really I started in the house, but I was sure you'd recognize that bit.


After I got back Rachel and Alec cooked tortillas with rice, lentils, and homemade guacamole. They were excellent! Everyone dug into them and then we has fresh watermelon for desert.


Also, as the picture makes plain, we got a visit from Josian and Jemma (and, yes, Michelle came along with them). It was very good to see them! They're still here as I sit working on this. It may seem rude of me, but they know how much I have to do and how important the blog is. It's not the first time they've been talking with Rachel while I was typing away in another room, lol.

Either way, it's Saturday and I still haven't gotten to see the new Gamers movie. I'm tired and ready for a rest. Of course, I'm very well fed and that's a good start, lol. Still, it's time to wrap this up for the night. So, goodnight from Dominica!