Game Update
We attempted to put a second “unstable” build on Steam to test the achievements. I’ve been so busy that I wasn’t able to test it until tonight. It looks like the second build isn’t active yet and so I have some more work to do. I’m sure I will get it working this week.
We started moving the needle forward on the advanced text system which will add a lot to what we are able to do in the game. Creating player choice in the stage to effect reputation, troop stats, and other future ideas will do a lot for the game. Once I get everything working I can move on to building more levels out.
Personal Update
The last couple weeks have been pretty busy. I’ve been away so much that I kind of missed my house, and I think I fell behind on keeping things in order. Dropping off my kids, doing the convention, and visiting my girlfriend have kept me very busy. It will be good to refocus for a little while. The to do list is pretty long for this summer and it feels like it’s already flying by so fast.
There were a couple of difficult moments with my girlfriend, but I’m so happy to be dating her. It’s the healthiest relationship that I’ve ever experienced. She often tells me how much she appreciates my patience. I had the chance to meet her family recently, and it went well. It was nice to be depended on to support her in that moment. I think it’s really important to be there in the good times and the bad. Relationships aren’t just about all the good times.
My parents moved into the area recently. It will be good to have them close by as I haven’t lived close to them for my entire military career. As I was moving them in I found something that made me realize something. It was a model plane I had when I was much younger.
I remember asking my dad to put it together with me. I wanted to put an engine in it and fly it around. He told me the engine would rip it to pieces. We never put it together. When I found it in his house shipment I simply told him it was mine and I’m taking it. Maybe it’s a little ridiculous to have something like that unfinished bother me as a grown adult. It makes me want to try harder with my own boys. I could say yes more to my boys.