《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》
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Jittering
Konpeko!
I wrote a short article about how I deal with character jittering in my game, I hope it’s a good read for you!
Enjoy the weekly update and have a relaxing weekend peko!
Scenery in 《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》
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Sky High
Players’ progression in the game can sometimes be overlooked by themselves while engaging in combat and finding ways to unlock the next level.
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It is only when they looked back from where they came, did they realize they’ve already come a long way from where they begin - in this case, from being at the bottom of the sea level to the tip of a tower that is over 1 km high.
I hope you have a relaxing weekend and enjoy the game you planned to play at the weekend! ｄ(･∀･*)♪ﾟ
《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》
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Texture Size
I found a useful tip on how to reduce texture size (in-engine) this week and would like to share it with the community, here is the source video
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A prerequisite for using this method is the texture resolution needs to be a power of 2. Simply import the texture as you usually would, and select the desired resolution in the box (as depicted in the image). Noticed, not only the resolution is reduced but also the resource size of the asset is reduced - it is a fast and easy way to check oversized texture if you constantly get the texture streaming pool over maximum memory warning (like I did).
Before discovering this useful tool, I needed to save out multiple resolutions of the same texture in third party software and import them all into UE4 in case I needed a different resolution for the same mesh with a different scale, now I could do it entirely in-engine without external software!
I hope this small tip can also help make your project development a little bit smoother!
Have a great and relaxing weekend peko~( ﾟ▽ﾟ)/
《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》 Demo Now Available!
Demo version 0.1.8763 Released
https://youtube.com/watch?v=CzxNpXuwPRU
Hello everyone!
I’m glad to announce that 《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》 now has a public demo available for players to try it out before the official release!
This demo contains 2 levels:
A tutorial level where the game will guide you through a series of challenges to help you become familiar with the controls; A puzzle level where you need to solve physics puzzles and engage in combat before leaving the section - giving you a taste of the actual gameplay and help you decide whether you like it or not.
Have fun and enjoy the challenges! =)
(Don’t forget to wishlist 《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》 on steam! =D)
《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》
Time To Move On
Hello, fellow indie developers!
As you might have noticed in my recent weekly updates, in terms of gameplay content 《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》 is nearly finished. The demo released last week is the first milestone before the full game release.
Regarding the remaining 6 months, I like to devote my time to create content for gamers - something less technical and easier to swallow for casual audiences. I am still contemplating on the form and the frequency of my future updates, in the meantime, I also need to get prepared for the upcoming TpGS (2021/01/28) event. Both of these tasks require some time to think through thoroughly and get prepared accordingly, which means I won’t be able to provide weekly updates for the coming months.
I will definitely update this thread after the new content is ready to go public - while you are waiting for the next update, please give the demo a try and share your honest opinion with me! =)
Thank you all for reading and sharing your thoughts on my weekly posts for the past 2 years, it’s been a wonderful journey to talk with so many fellow indie developers!
Wish we all have an awesome 2021 and a wonderful weekend! ヽ(´∀`｡)ﾉ
《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》 Demo Ver. 2.1 Major Update! ****
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Hello everyone!
《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》 is a third-person / action / shooter / parkour game expected to be released in this (2021) year!
As the full game is being developed and refined continuously, new features and adjustments will also be made available in the latest demo build!
Two major features are included in the latest (2021/03/20) update: charged bullet time and heat sink system!
To learn more about these 2 features in 《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》 Demo Ver. 2.1, visit the following links:
Download 《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》 Demo Ver. 2.1](《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》 on Steam) and try it out yourself!
Have a great weekend and have fun playing the game! =)
Last updated: 2021/05/22
《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》 Opening Cinematic - Target Eliminated
Hello, everyone!
Before talking about the cinematic opening of 《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》, I would like to encourage you to download the latest (Ver 2.5 - 2021 May 20) demo build and give it a try!
If you like the gameplay, don’t forget to wishlist and stay tuned for more updates of the demo until the release date of the full game this (2021) year!
Following the cinematic opening, the identity of our female protagonist has finally revealed - a wanted criminal of the Milky Way galaxy pursued by Interstellar-Empire. During an encounter with a troop of Interstellar-Empire on planet BlueStar, she accidentally (or was tricked into) activates the planet-destruction-procedure, now she needs to avoid her pursuers AND not get killed by an exploding planet!
The adventure of Faye (your character) begins after she was defeated and fell into a hallway ruin. Be prepared to face more enemies from Interstellar-Empire after they learned of your whereabouts and practice your Exos-Arms to traverse the ocean engulfed planet BlueStar!
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Have a great weekend! <3
Last updated: 2021/06/26
《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》 Cinematic Sequence - fight on a cargo ship!
Hello, everyone!
See how our female protagonist Faye fights on a cargo ship!
If you like the gameplay, don’t forget to wishlist and stay tuned for more updates of the demo until the release date of the full game this (2021) winter!
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Have a wonderful weekend and a smooth project development everyone! <3
Last updated: 2021/07/03
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Hello everyone!
《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》 Demo patch Ver2.6 is out now!
In this latest update, I implemented a new 3D tutorial UI to replace the old fullscreen 2D UI! This change also comes with an advantage in terms of gameplay - no more pausing in each tutorial section!
Additionally, a new in-game cinematic sequence was added at the end of the tutorial level, depicting the second encounter between Faye and her nemesis!
Download 《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》 Ver2.6 Demo and give it a try!
Have fun playing the game! 
Last updated: 2021/08/02
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《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》 Demo 2.7 Update - Gamepad Support and Online Leaderboard!
Hello everyone!
I’m glad to announce demo update 2.7 is out now!
This latest update includes XboxOne gamepad support and an online leaderboard! Moreover, wall-run controls should be much more stable and responsive after the update!
Know more about the new features included in update Ver2.7 here!
Check out 《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》 if you’re interested in the gameplay, and don’t forget to activate the time challenge and leave your best score on the leaderboard!
Have fun playing the game! >.0
Last updated: 2021/09/04
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《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》 Demo 2.8 Update - New Hairstyle ‘Youthful’ and ‘Calm’ Available!
Hello everyone!
I’m glad to announce 《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》 demo Ver 2.8 is OUT NOW!
Download the latest demo and experience the gameplay with two new hairstyles: ‘Youthful’ and ‘Calm’!
See Faye in action with her new hairstyle:
Download 《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》 demo Ver 2.8 and experience the fast-paced, action-oriented gameplay with your favorite hairstyle!
Enjoy playing the game! ( ﾟ▽ﾟ)/
Last updated: 2021/09/25
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《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》 New Game Trailer and Dev Live Streaming Coming Soon!
Hello everyone!
I’m glad to announce the latest game trailer of 《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》 is here!
(This trailer highlights various level mechanics and the newly added hair customization features!)
I will be live streaming my game at 10:00 AM, Oct. 2nd (GMT+8), and broadcast on Steam. Make sure to check it out!
Last updated: 2021/10/09
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《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》 Demo Ver 2.9 Now Available!
Hello!
After a long and exciting week of Tokyo Game Show 2021 Steam Event, I’m glad to announce the Ver 2.9 update is here!
Award icons are added to honor players who are giving their best to complete the time challenge!
3 new hairstyles could be previewed in the demo version, be sure to download the full game to unlock all of them!
The end of 2021 is approaching and so is the release date of 《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》- get ready to traverse the ocean-engulfed planet Bluestar!
Does the game’s storyline explain the outfit? “Faye likes it this way!” is a fair answer - just asking… On the other hand, it’s hard not to be sold on the ‘Parkour on whale!’, I’d definitely lead with that.
Hello, thank you for your interest in the game!
Since the core idea of 《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》 is to allow players to traverse the world using grappling hook, dashing, and wall-running, those gymnastic-like movements are best showcased with a skin-tight outfit - something that could reveal her physical beauty easily.
I’ve spent quite a lot of time tweaking all her animations and I am hoping players who appreciate the gameplay could also appreciate her appearance in the game! <3
Consider it appreciated. Go Faye!
I am excited (and a little bit nervous) to announce that my game 《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》 is going to be released tomorrow (Dec. 15th, 2021 PST)!
Thank you all for following the progress of my game and giving me feedback! It’s been a long and difficult journey and I’m happy you can stay with me until the release date!
《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》 is a fast-paced, action-oriented game. The moves Faye can do are all designed around the concept of enabling players to engage in combat and puzzle-solving while on walls or in mid-air.
Before diving into the actual gameplay, I would like to kindly ask you to first browse through her move list through menu > options > move list and make sure you know how to perform all her moves - the difference between knowing only the basics and the full list of her moves has a HUGE impact on how you would approach the game!
《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》 has a steep learning curve, however, the game is by no means difficult in the traditional sense.
Feel free to join the game’s Discord if you would like to share your gameplay footage or ask around for help!
Have fun exploring the ocean-engulfed planet Bluestar and Merry Christmas! ヽ(ゝ∀･)ﾉ
Congratulations on getting to release! Game looks amazing! We all hope to be where you are at one day!
Hey rit!
I honestly don’t know where to begin. So, congrats on the release! Super pumped to have been able to watch your project develop and grow. It’s been such an honor to see all the passion and dedication you’ve given. Also, make sure to post a link to where we can try it out ourselves tomorrow. 
Once again, best wishes for you and 《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》! 
Can’t wait to play it myself!
@Triv1 Thank you for the kind words!
Releasing my first indie game is like attending my first class at school - I made lots of mistakes and probably wouldn’t do very well in the end.
However, I think it’s a journey all devs have to go through at some point.
