Devlog #1: Setting Sail with the Meow Fleet - Laying the Foundation
I’m currently working on a new indie project: an idle tycoon game heavily inspired by the classic trading mechanics of "Uncharted Waters" (대항해시대), but with a relaxing twist—the entire merchant fleet is run by cats!
My goal is to blend the thrill of maritime trading, market fluctuations, and endless ocean exploration with the satisfying progression of an idle game. To capture that nostalgic nautical vibe, I've decided to go with a retro pixel art aesthetic.
⚓ Current Progress: The Core Systems are Alive! Today marks a huge milestone. I just got the foundational logic and basic UI up and running in Unity. It might look like simple text right now, but the underlying data architecture is fully functional! Here’s what’s working:
Resource Economy: Successfully implemented the core resource trackers. The game now seamlessly updates totals for our essential currencies: Katnip, Fish, and Gold.
Real-time Crew Monitoring: Built the status board for my feline sailors. I’m currently testing the system with my first two crew members, "Yaong_1" and "Nabi_2".
Dynamic Cat Stats: This is where the tycoon elements kick in. Each cat has a real-time 'Status' (currently on Standby) and a 'Mood' gauge (starting at a happy 100). More importantly, I’ve hooked up unique aptitudes: 'Paws Spec' (which will affect sailing speed) and 'Fishing Spec' (for resource gathering).
🗺️ What's Next on the Roadmap? Now that the data is rendering correctly, it’s time to make these cats work!
Automated Farming Logic: I'll be writing the C# scripts to make the cats utilize their 'Fishing Spec' to passively generate fish over time.
The Dual-Track System: I'm designing a 2-track gameplay loop. The main UI will feature a continuous exploration view (watching the ship sail and auto-battle), while a separate management tab will let players dispatch background merchant ships to trade goods between discovered islands based on real-time market prices.
Thanks for reading! I'll be back with more visual updates once the pixel art UI starts coming together. May your winds be fair and your Katnip plentiful! ⛵🐈
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