Notes Prior:

• Color of the Hand vs the Wheel Handle
• Taking apart the controller script:
  • Realistic breaks and turns: Deconstruct scripts
• Fixing Hand Animations

The Plan:

The plan for this prototype was to focus on some of the key mechanics that will benefit for later development. This includes ways to flip the vehicle back up after it has fell on its side or upside down. I also worked heavily on the vehicles speed and physics (mass, friction, wheel suspensions). I got started on making terrain taking Bennett Foddy’s advice on using a 64mx256m terrain field.

I struggled really hard on trying to fix the hand to steering wheel issue, which was the ability to lock onto the steering wheel where ever you click LMB. I have tried ray-casting and UI to world, but still cannot crack the code. Hopefully this will be something I will have to either move past from or figure out for the next prototype.

Car Flipping.mp4

Far Lifting - Trim.mp4

The Playtest:

During the final playtest I got some feedback that could further shape the game. Many things were discussed during this playtest session especially with adding a small terrain (bonus) to the practice level.

• Take note of how player’s weight can influence the speed of the van. The more friends the heavier the car becomes.
• Maybe try separating the locking mechanic with the cursor following script
• Someone suggested I look into a mouse with many buttons (Ergonomic Mouse).
• Passengers that react to vehicle collision or falling.
• ADD THE GEAR SHIFTING BACK!!!! (Add the Reverse)
• Glass cracking decals on collision