Devlog (2024-09-26 to 2024-10-02)

In-game Changes

• Experimented with river spline generation, which automates the generation of the river map.
• Implemented river collider generation to streamline map creation in the future.
• Implemented NPCs that follow the river's path.
• Experimented "stealth" mechanism with NPCs. The salmon will enter "stealth" state when hidden among a bunch of NPCs. 
• Implemented fish tilting according to the travel direction, making the movement feel more realistic and lively. 
• Implemented camera culling where objects blocking between the camera and the salmon will be partially transparent.
• Integrated various music and sfx into the game (see assets below for details).
• Fixed gamepad input for the new control scheme.
• Fixed the issue where stream force is applied in air.

Asset Development

• Created music assets for Stage 1, 2, and 3.
• Added sfx looping ambience sound for above water and underwater.
• Added sfx for the bear, salmon, and osprey with variations.
• Created concept arts for characters and levels. 
• Created model for the salmon (player).