Today's Aerostrike progress report:

1) NPCs can now create their own randomized patrolling route. One use of this behavior is to make NPCs search an area when there are no valid targets.
2) Finished setting up the automatic door locking and unlocking system.

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Today's Aerostrike progress report:

1) Doors now have the capacity to be locked, unlocked, and completely shut off!
2) Adding some of the missing AI behaviors. The first one is patrolling, where NPCs fly between two points, and attack any enemies they spot.

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Today's Aerostrike progress report:

1) Finished setting up the base system for doors. It's now possible to move between rooms!
2) Next up is setting up door behaviors. Locking during ambushes, shutting down, and various other systems that keep them closed.

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Today's Aerostrike progress report:

1) Been busy doing an online course on AI. It's fun, but it's also really tricky to make it play tic-tac-toe and minesweeper.
2) Finished setting up a new drone NPC. It projects shields around itself to protect allies.

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Today's Aerostrike progress report:

1) Finished setting up the base code for NPCs with secondary weapons. They use them periodically based off a timer.
2) Next I want to try and make NPCs use abilities, like creating shields or summoning reinforcements.

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Today's Aerostrike progress report:

1) Adjusted a few weapons and upgrades to work correctly and feel more interesting to use.
2) Began adding a second batch of NPCs and ship types. This includes enemies armed with Missile Launchers and secondary weapons.

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Today's Aerostrike progress report:

1) All upgrade systems have been added. Collision and movement physics were also improved, allowing the use of curved terrain!
2) Equipment selection UI lists were added. They appear when switching weapons and ordnance.

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Today's Aerostrike progress report:

1) Finally figured out how to set up the code for tacking general updates. Next comes actually adding them to the game.
2) Finished setting up the base upgrade for ordnance. I had quite a bit of fun coming up with them.

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Good news, #SAGE2025 is live!

As stated previously, Potatostrike is participating on this year's SAGExpo. Here are the links for anyone that wants to try it out:

Official SAGE 2025 Booth:
sonicfangameshq.com/forums/showc...

Itchio:
lmg3864.itch.io/potatostrike

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Today's Aerostrike progress report:

1) Finished setting up the base upgrades for weapons. I might change a few later down the line, they feel a bit lacking.
2) Finished setting up the base upgrades for abilities. These ones I do feel more comfortable with.

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Today's Aerostrike progress report:

1) Finished setting up the base code for equipment upgrades. Now each upgrade must be added individually.
2) Ran into a few issues setting up the upgrade system. Some older parts of the UI code required modifications.

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Today's Aerostrike progress report:

1) The code for unlockable items is now mostly set! The player can collect weapons, ordnance, and abilities.
2) Next up is setting up the code for upgrades and stat expansion items. Hopefully it won't be too difficult.

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Today's Potatostrike progress report:

1) Finished making the trailer for #SAGE2025! It showcases some of the newer Potatoes that have been added since last year.
2) All that's missing is finishing the SAGE version of the game and creating a brand new booth.

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Today's Aerostrike progress report:

1) Adjusted the melee AI system. It will keep flying straight past their target, then turn around once it's far enough or hits a wall.
2) Their weapon was also modified to hit once every 8 frames instead of once per frame.

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Today's Aerostrike progress report:

1) Initial setup for "contact" weapons, which will deal damage when they collide with a target entity.
2) Additionally, work has begun on a melee AI system. It's a bit tricky to set up with the new pathfinding system.

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