Through the Dead City - (Save & Load) The main feature for the next update (0_0_0_5) will be the ability to save and load your progress. It’s something that people have been asking about for a while but I kept putting it off because I know there will still be a lot of changes in the future. Saves for previous versions might not always work with later versions. To try and deal with that a bit, The player’s character and squad are saved in a separate file from the world data. That way, when new building types are added, the player can simply delete the old world and generate a new one while keeping their characters and items. I can’t promise this will always work though, as I will inevitably make changes to the survivors at some point too. You can follow and download Through the Dead City on IndieDB..
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Through the Dead City - (Save & Load)

The main feature for the next update (0_0_0_5) will be the ability to save and load your progress. It’s something that people have been asking about for a while but I kept putting it off because I know there will still be a lot of changes in the future. Saves for previous versions might not always work with later versions.

To try and deal with that a bit, The player’s character and squad are saved in a separate file from the world data. That way, when new building types are added, the player can simply delete the old world and generate a new one while keeping their characters and items. I can’t promise this will always work though, as I will inevitably make changes to the survivors at some point too.

You can follow and download Through the Dead City on IndieDB..

Through the Dead City - (Alpha 0_0_0_4 Preview)

I’m planning to release the next alpha on Sunday. There’ll be more info and a full list of changes then, but here’s a quick preview of some of the main changes: 

  • The player now starts in a safe house in the middle of the map. There’s a fence around the safe house that keeps the zombies out.
  • Shared slots in the inventory. These slots are used to share items between all survivors in your team. They’re extremely useful for ammo so you don’t have to constantly manage your ammo between all the survivors.
  • The ability to sleep in beds. Sleeping lets you skip a few hours ahead.
  • I also plan to add a couple new weapons before Sunday. That’s what I’ll be working on tonight and tomorrow.

You can follow Through the Dead City and download the Alpha on IndieDB.

Through the Dead City - (Interaction Range & Object Highlights)

The latest feature I’ve added is highlights on interactive objects(doors,windows,containers,etc.). With that, I’ve also finally changed the range of interaction to be within a few feet of each squad member. Objects within range have a green highlight and objects out of range have a red highlight when hovered over with the mouse.

This is just the first of a few new things I have planned for Alpha 0_0_0_4, but I’ll be busy this weekend since I’ve decided to take part in Ludum Dare 26.

You can download and follow Through the Dead City on Indie DB.

Through the Dead City - Alpha 0_0_0_3 Update! The latest version of Through the Dead City is available to download on IndieDB. Alpha 0_0_0_3 Change list: support for more screen resolutions GUI placement corrected for different screen resolutions the game now pauses and mutes when not the active window player no longer loses their items upon death (other survivors still have perma-death and drop their items) Slightly improved survivor AI & spawning Option Settings are now saved (there are still currently no game saves though) Link to feedback/Bug Report form on the pause screen Improved title screen Fixed bug where melee weapons would hit the same target multiple times per swing. Pressing ‘R’ will no longer show the reload animation if your weapon is already full. Holding melee attack button will keep swinging automatically Check out the News Post for more details.
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Through the Dead City - Alpha 0_0_0_3 Update!

The latest version of Through the Dead City is available to download on IndieDB.

Through the Dead City - Alpha 0_0_0_3

Alpha 0_0_0_3 Change list:

  • support for more screen resolutions
  • GUI placement corrected for different screen resolutions
  • the game now pauses and mutes when not the active window
  • player no longer loses their items upon death (other survivors still have perma-death and drop their items)
  • Slightly improved survivor AI & spawning
  • Option Settings are now saved (there are still currently no game saves though)
  • Link to feedback/Bug Report form on the pause screen
  • Improved title screen
  • Fixed bug where melee weapons would hit the same target multiple times per swing.
  • Pressing ‘R’ will no longer show the reload animation if your weapon is already full.
  • Holding melee attack button will keep swinging automatically

Check out the News Post for more details.

Through the Dead City - (Alpha Release!) It’s finally here! I’ve posted the first alpha build to IndieDB and it has been Authorized. If you want to give it a shot, here’s the download page. I’ve also posted a news update on IndieDB explaining everything but that might take a little while before it goes through. If you have any trouble figuring things out, you can send me a message/ask on tumblr and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. If you do try it out, you can let me know what you think by filling out this quick little feedback form. Thanks to anyone who does!
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Through the Dead City - (Alpha Release!)

It’s finally here! I’ve posted the first alpha build to IndieDB and it has been Authorized. If you want to give it a shot, here’s the download page.

I’ve also posted a news update on IndieDB explaining everything but that might take a little while before it goes through. If you have any trouble figuring things out, you can send me a message/ask on tumblr and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.

If you do try it out, you can let me know what you think by filling out this quick little feedback form.

Thanks to anyone who does!

Through the Dead City - (quick update) Another quick update. I’ve added fences and bushes to areas between buildings so they look a little less empty. I’ve also added cubicles for the offices. This will probably be my last small update before the alpha release. There might be a couple more things I add (maybe a surprise, we’ll see if it works out) but I’ll just mention them in the big alpha update. Other than that, I want to take a day or two to do some bug fixing and polishing whatever really stands out if I have time.
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Through the Dead City - (quick update)

Another quick update. I’ve added fences and bushes to areas between buildings so they look a little less empty. I’ve also added cubicles for the offices.

This will probably be my last small update before the alpha release. There might be a couple more things I add (maybe a surprise, we’ll see if it works out) but I’ll just mention them in the big alpha update. Other than that, I want to take a day or two to do some bug fixing and polishing whatever really stands out if I have time.

Through the Dead City - (quick props update) Worked on adding a couple new props today. There’s a refrigerator, table, and a TV. I plan to add some more props for the office buildings too before the alpha release this weekend. Over the last couple days I’ve also worked on the audio a lot. There’s now directional sound and they trail off with distance. There’ll probably be another couple quick updates like this during the week since I’m busting my ass to get as much done as I can before the alpha release.
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Through the Dead City - (quick props update)

Worked on adding a couple new props today. There’s a refrigerator, table, and a TV. I plan to add some more props for the office buildings too before the alpha release this weekend.

Over the last couple days I’ve also worked on the audio a lot. There’s now directional sound and they trail off with distance.

There’ll probably be another couple quick updates like this during the week since I’m busting my ass to get as much done as I can before the alpha release.

Through the Dead City - (Health Items and Alpha Release Date) Well, I’ve finally decided on an alpha release date. I’m going to be uploading the current build to IndieDB on March 31st. I have my fingers crossed that everything goes smoothly! As for actual game updates, Yesterday I took the day to add the health items. There are: Bandages: heals 10 HP Pills: heals 25 HP Med-Kits: heals 50 HP Syringe: heals 100 HP Other than that, I’ve been working on a lot of little tweaks and bug fixes. You can now right click items to use them. If it’s a weapon, it’ll equip it to whichever survivor has it in their inventory. Health items will heal whoever is holding them as well. I’ve also added a delay between melee weapon swings because they were ridiculously overpowered if you can click fast enough or in the hands of the AI. Fall damage is another thing I added recently which I keep forgetting about. I used to jump off buildings once I reached the top, so now I still do it impulsively sometimes and realize half way down that I’m just plummeting to my death. Follow Through the Dead City on IndieDB!
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Through the Dead City - (Health Items and Alpha Release Date)

Well, I’ve finally decided on an alpha release date. I’m going to be uploading the current build to IndieDB on March 31st. I have my fingers crossed that everything goes smoothly!

As for actual game updates, Yesterday I took the day to add the health items.

There are:

  • Bandages: heals 10 HP
  • Pills: heals 25 HP
  • Med-Kits: heals 50 HP
  • Syringe: heals 100 HP

Other than that, I’ve been working on a lot of little tweaks and bug fixes. You can now right click items to use them. If it’s a weapon, it’ll equip it to whichever survivor has it in their inventory. Health items will heal whoever is holding them as well. I’ve also added a delay between melee weapon swings because they were ridiculously overpowered if you can click fast enough or in the hands of the AI. Fall damage is another thing I added recently which I keep forgetting about. I used to jump off buildings once I reached the top, so now I still do it impulsively sometimes and realize half way down that I’m just plummeting to my death.

Follow Through the Dead City on IndieDB!