DevLog2

In this update, I focused on setting up the main menu and creating the overworld scene for 'Ultra Shapes.' Here’s a breakdown of what was accomplished:

Main Menu:

• Buttons: Added four interactive buttons: "New Game," "Continue," "Credits," and "Exit."
• Button Interactions: Each button responds visually to mouse hover and clicks, providing immediate feedback to the player.
  • New Game & Continue: Currently, both lead to the overworld scene, with plans to differentiate their functionality in the future.
  • Exit: Properly quits the application, or in the editor, stops play mode.
• Start Scene: Displayed team names and student numbers to introduce the game and credit the team.

Overworld:

• Tilemap Creation: Using the Tilemaps and Tile Palette, I painted the overworld scene that players will explore when not in an encounter.
• 2D Lighting: Applied URP and 2D lights to enhance the scene’s atmosphere.
• Tilemap Colliders: Integrated tilemap colliders to ensure proper collision detection with the environment. This allows the character to walk around and interact with the world realistically.
• Character Interaction: Demonstrated character movement through the scene, confirming collision with world elements.

The main menu and overworld provide a solid foundation for further gameplay mechanics, and setting up collisions will be crucial for future interactions and encounters.