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[BlazeHedgehog]

I could be wrong, but I feel like I was reading the main dude's development blog about (what turned into) this game 8 years ago.

No, you're pretty much right. I remember this being featured on the Moddb front page about that long ago. (a quick google reveals these posts, which seem to be from a very early alpha)

But, I mean, I think there's only two or three people working on the game. They designed their own engine tech from scratch, designed what looks like a really awesome set of modding tools, etc. This is why the credits for Ubisoft games are like, 45 minutes long, because it takes a lot more than three people to make something like this in any reasonable length of time.

That's part of the reason why I still follow this; I didn't actually like their previous game (Lugaru) all that much, but watching Overgrowth change and evolve has been fascinating all by itself. Hopefully by the end there's more to the game than what we've seen so far, but I know that's probably asking a bit much (the modding tools seem designed get the community to help with that, too).

 

[Alric]

Never heard of this until I just went through this thread. From the videos the gameplay looks to be pretty fun. I'll follow its progress now. Thanks TC.

 

[Durante]

No, you're pretty much right. I remember this being featured on the Moddb front page about that long ago. (a quick google reveals these posts, which seem to be from a very early alpha)

Wow, that's almost exactly 8 years. And those are the types of posts I remember (with stick figures).

But, I mean, I think there's only two or three people working on the game. They designed their own engine tech from scratch, designed what looks like a really awesome set of modding tools, etc. This is why the credits for Ubisoft games are like, 45 minutes long, because it takes a lot more than three people to make something like this in any reasonable length of time.

Oh I totally agree, I wasn't complaining. I think it's amazing that they have the dedication to stick with it for so long.

 

[Murder. She Wrote]

I think I preordered this game years ago... I should try out the alpha and see what improvements they made (if I can still remember my account details)

 

[Mudcrab]

I kinda want this game to come out

Like, a lot.

this game is some straight Redwall shit

Just go buy the alpha. It has local multiplayer and the game already has lots of custom content.

For instance, all of the Lugaru levels are in this engine already and the arena is fun. Been enjoying this game for about 2 years now.

I think I preordered this game years ago... I should try out the alpha and see what improvements they made (if I can still remember my account details)

Actually, I had to recover my account months back and I had a bit of trouble doing so.

 

[-tetsuo-]

I don't understand why they just don't run a kickstarter campaign? Should I contact these guys and organize one for them, GAF?

Spoiler

I am dead serious

 

[More_Badass]

Just go buy the alpha. It has local multiplayer and the game already has lots of custom content.

For instance, all of the Lugaru levels are in this engine already and the arena is fun. Been enjoying this game for about 2 years now.

Are the Lugaru levels the ones on the main menu, or do I have to download them from somewhere? And yes, the arena is addictive. I must have played it for four hours now.

 

[More_Badass]

I don't understand why they just don't run a kickstarter campaign? Should I contact these guys and organize one for them, GAF?

Spoiler

I am dead serious

Wolfire owns Humble/Humble Bundle. I think they have more than enough money. I remember reading that they hope to have a beta out mid 2014 or something

 

[Mudcrab]

Are the Lugaru levels the ones on the main menu, or do I have to download them for somewhere? And yes, the arena is addictive. I must have played it for four hours now.

No, you have to download them there's a thread on the official forums with links to custom content and tools to make grabbing and installing them easier

 

[Kyuur]

I kinda want this game to come out

Like, a lot.

this game is some straight Redwall shit

They should give them the Redwall license and make games based off the books. Would be amazing.

 

[More_Badass]

No, you have to download them there's a thread on the official forums with links to custom content and tools to make grabbing and installing them easier

Okay thanks

And about the arena: in a video, the devs said something about mixed weapons match ups (spears vs knives, sword vs unarmed, etc.). I haven't encountered any of that yet; any weapon matches, we've been equally armed. Are those in yet?

Also haven't had any enemies throw weapons at me yet. Wish we could disarm like in Lugaru, but that will probably be added

 

[Odrion]

Didn't this guy make Receiver and the whole "Humble Bundle" thing?

 

[More_Badass]

Didn't this guy make Receiver and the whole "Humble Bundle" thing?

Yeah. So they have more than enough money to take their time on this game

 

[Mudcrab]

Okay thanks

And about the arena: in a video, the devs said something about mixed weapons match ups (spears vs knives, sword vs unarmed, etc.). I haven't encountered any of that yet; any weapon matches, we've been equally armed. Are those in yet?

Also haven't had any enemies throw weapons at me yet. Wish we could disarm like in Lugaru, but that will probably be added

Just logged in, the name of the tool is the Settings Updates Mods Launcher. It's stickied at the top of the secret preorder forum.

Haven't had mixed weapons in arena yet, and NPCs can't do throws yet, but you and a friend can

 

[Danne-Danger]

Yeah. So they have more than enough money to take their time on this game

Who is this guy and how is he so successfull at everything he does? Just looking at that dialogue-editor alpha update and seeing all the simple but brilliant features they've added to such a small part of the game leaves me flabbergasted.

And he started the humble bundle as well? I'm just amazed. I wish I had just one droplet of the dedication he seems to be able to commit to his projects.

 

[homulilly]

This guys games always seem more like exceptionally impressive tech demos than actual games. Still, I might preorder at some point just for the novelty.

 

[More_Badass]

Wait, the game has dogs now? (and is getting cats, rats and wolves)


Now I can't describe it to others as that rabbit fighting game anymore.

This was an early sketch of the possible animal races that would be in the game:

Later, they narrowed it down to rats, cats, rabbits, dogs, and wolves

 

[broham]

Overgrowth has been in development for about 5 years now. Before that the dev was experimenting with some procedural animation stuff for a sequel to lugaru which would later become overgrowth.

also
Here's a more recent list of the species that are supposed to be in the game, only one not pictured is the wolf. Each one has an ingame model right now except for rats.

 

[Ether_Snake]

They made some other cool mini-games, like Low-Light Combat (nuclear-powered ninjas) or Receiver which has some awesome concepts in it that are way ahead of big AAA FPS titles, as well as Desperate Gods, a very nice board game where if you don't follow the rules you can actually do everything wrong, or just throw the cards and dice all over the place lol.

They have really good ideas.

 

[Messofanego]

Just bought it after seeing some parkour videos!

 

[More_Badass]

Nice^
You're going to be in GIF heaven, especially with the combat.

Interested to read your impressions

 

[flamingotripod]

Overgrowth has been in development for about 5 years now. Before that the dev was experimenting with some procedural animation stuff for a sequel to lugaru which would later become overgrowth.

also
Here's a more recent list of the species that are supposed to be in the game, only one not pictured is the wolf. Each one has an ingame model right now except for rats.

fuck all I can think of is how sick a Redwall game in this engine would be

 

[broham]

fuck all I can think of is how sick a Redwall game in this engine would be

That's what I keep hearing. I feel like a redwall total conversion mod is almost inevitable considering how often it's mentioned when overgrowth is brought up.

 

[More_Badass]

That's what I keep hearing. I feel like a redwall total conversion mod is almost inevitable considering how often it's mentioned when overgrowth is brought up.

The game seems very modding-friendly so it's going to happen, that's probably a given

Edit: oh, and yes there's a first person mod

 

[broham]

The game seems very modding-friendly so it's going to happen, that's probably a given

It's very easy to add custom content to the game. As far as the engine goes everything they have access to, you have access to. Hell, if someone wanted to get started on that redwall mod right now they could totally do it.

 

[More_Badass]

Some cool screenshots from the Preorder Forum:

Nice shots of the blood effects

Atmospheric

 

[The Tofunator]

So does anybody know why the wolves still don't have clothes even though they've been in the game longer than say, the dogs? Feels kinda weird that they don't even have concept art related to armor considering how melee-focused the game is.

 

[broham]

So does anybody know why the wolves still don't have clothes even though they've been in the game longer than say, the dogs? Feels kinda weird that they don't even have concept art related to armor considering how melee-focused the game is.

Wolves don't wear armor or use weapons, they consider that stuff sort of like a sign of weakness. Not that they need armor and weapons anyway, hey're full on hulk mode barbarians.

 

[Funky Functionality]

Overgrowth: best blood in gaming

 

[More_Badass]

Overgrowth: best blood in gaming

Yeah it really adds to the intensity and makes you look even more badass after a knife fight.

The wolf is definitely a powerhouse. You can play as one by switching through the character models; one hit kills any enemy.

 

[More_Badass]

New update, mostly concerned with optimization

Also some tidbits about rats, seems they'll be stealth focused and use camouflage to blend with the environment

 

[TouchMyBox]

Wolfire owns Humble/Humble Bundle. I think they have more than enough money. I remember reading that they hope to have a beta out mid 2014 or something

Humble split off into it's own entity a long time ago once they got big.

Also, seeing this game in the steam registry make me excite.

 

[More_Badass]

Humble split off into it's own entity a long time ago once they got big.

Also, seeing this game in the steam registry make me excite.

Nice, finally

Being on Early Access would be a good step forward towards release

 

[Messofanego]

Yay I finally got into the action of this super reflexive melee rabbit murder simulator!

I love this little pirouette (B), but is there a point to it?

On the hunt...

Where can I get a hold of the parkour platforming maps, like Pianopolis?

 

[More_Badass]

You have to download the launcher (SUMLauncher) from the Preorder forum, and then from the launcher, go to community content and search "parkour" to find maps with that tag

Then you just install the content and it'll show up on the game's main menu just like any of the other levels
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Not sure how you did that spin maneuver, but it's probably a dodge. If you tap one of the movement buttons as an enemy attacks, you do a quick backstep/side step dodge and evade their attack. Very useful when you're fighting more than one enemy and can't block/counter someone coming from a different angle

 

[LeeRoyBrown]

Amazing gameplay, shit character design.

I'm very interested, but I just cannot stand the concept of rabbits fighting.

 

[More_Badass]

Amazing gameplay, shit character design.

I'm very interested, but I just cannot stand the concept of rabbits fighting.

What would you prefer? Also you can switch models to play as a dog, wolf, cat

But I love the design because it's intriguing and different and adds character and personality to the world. Humans fighting is one thing, but evolved animals after some apocalyptic event is just cool and unique

 

[Dusk Golem]

 

[Messofanego]

You have to download the launcher (SUMLauncher) from the Preorder forum, and then from the launcher, go to community content and search "parkour" to find maps with that tag

Then you just install the content and it'll show up on the game's main menu just like any of the other levels
---
Not sure how you did that spin maneuver, but it's probably a dodge. If you tap one of the movement buttons as an enemy attacks, you do a quick backstep/side step dodge and evade their attack. Very useful when you're fighting more than one enemy and can't block/counter someone coming from a different angle

Sweet, done.

Any favourite maps?

 

[broham]

That little spin is one of the hit reactions. I guess the dev mapped it to a button to test something. There are actually quite a few keys that are more for testing than gameplay, like how he made the F key shoots lasers out of your eye to test the scripting.

Here's a list of the player and editor controls.
http://wiki.wolfire.com/index.php/Player_Controls#Player_Controls

 

[MickeyKnox]

That's cool - a few paragraphs on an idea that isn't likely to happen doesn't really pique the imagination of those with scant amounts of it.

Point is, the tech is great, and to an extent, the game is already pretty cool; but it's a shame that they've found a thematic niche for it that doesn't marry up all that well with what the game is doing.

To an extent it's working - as you can see in the game - but it's clearly not all that marketable and for obvious reasons.

Thing is, you could have the guy working on all this cool stuff, but have it been applied to an idea that could reap him far greater rewards - and it's a shame it isn't, because they're some boundary pushing things in this game.

Point is your "idea" contains about as much imagination as a wet fart, and makes you sound like an armchair middle management type which is kind of ridiculous.

 

[SapientWolf]

Amazing gameplay, shit character design.

I'm very interested, but I just cannot stand the concept of rabbits fighting.

If you want good character design then you probably picked the wrong hobby.

 

[Nabs]

Now on Steam (Early Access) for $24.99 (-17%)

 

[Raticus79]

Would be great to see some Die by the Sword VSIM-style sword combat in this game engine.

 

[More_Badass]

Now on Steam (Early Access) for $24.99 (-17%)

No way! Awesome. That was much sooner than I expected

 

[charsace]

This guys games always seem more like exceptionally impressive tech demos than actual games. Still, I might preorder at some point just for the novelty.

No, the game plays well. This game has some of the best platformer controls and interaction with the environment that I have seen in a 3d game. The game play pieces are there to have something great be born from it.

 

[More_Badass]

1 v 8...My kind of odds

And the aftermath

 

[The Tofunator]

A new Overgrowth comic got posted.

Spoiler

Holy shit at the ending. On an unrelated note, is there a Metal Gear Rising-style cutting mod out there for Overgrowth?

 

[Tannequy]

The latest video update (regarding graphical settings) is pretty damn cool if I may say so.

 

[knerlington]

The latest video update (regarding graphical settings) is pretty damn cool if I may say so.

Sigh. I'm so jealous of this guy. I want his programming skills.