Aliens and Algebra DevLog : Post-Jam 1

Originally created for the Gam3 Jam, I've continued working on this game to improve the experience.

This game is still being developed in Godot, changing to 4.3 instead of the originally used 4.2. I've also decided to stick with using the assets created and provided by Kenney

In the previous DevLog, I listed out changes that I was wanting to make as I continued the development of the program. Here are updates on those! ART : I originally planned to create or commission custom alien art, but have decided to stay with the Alien sets that are provided by Kenney (Kenney itch store, Kenney site)

• MECHANIC / VISUAL : The bridge was static until all answers were submitted which caused confusion for players when it did not move after one answer. Now after each correct answer, the bridge rotates a small amount. Once three questions are answered successfully, the bridge drops fully. NOTE: Questions can still be answered even with the bridge dropped down. Unsure if this will be changed or limited in the future.
• TEXT : The original 'how to solve the problem' window was a long window of text that ended up cutting off in the screen. I've instead altered the design to be a menu with tabs that goes through the problem step by step.
• BUG : When entered for the jam, there was a missing line of code that kept the problem windows from stacking endlessly. This has since been fixed and only one window will appear on each jump of the character.
• BUG / FLAW : Depending on how annoyed a player was by having to click inside the box to type their answer this was either a bug or a flaw. Either way, it has been adjusted. I've removed the click to type box and replaced it with a calculator style pop up that players will use to enter their answers. There is an 'X' to the right of the text line that will clear in case of errors.

This game is not done! I'm hoping to expand it to a full game and plan on adding some other features. Here are just a few additions I plan to build on! Let me know your favorites in the comments!

• BUG / FLAW : Hearts are destroyed but no effect when all are gone
• MECHANIC : No score / point / currency to track success. Plan is to add currency for customizable characters/ sticker book / other 'prize' options

I still understand that this is not for everyone, but I hope people will view this as a training or learning tool. I want to make education fun. I've said it before and I will repeat myself over and over. I'm tired of AI this and AI that and 'I can get my answer from this bot'.

I want to gamify the algebra so that people learn how to solve the problems, not just get the answer from a computer.