Annwn: the Otherworld Devlog - itch.iohttps://patternwalk.itch.io/annwnDark first-person stealth strategy game across a surreal archipelago.https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/834209/belated-v15-updateBelated V1.5 Updatehttps://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/834209/belated-v15-updateFri, 15 Nov 2024 14:38:43 GMTdevlogApologies for the long wait for this, it fell off my radar with wrangling other projects. Update 1.5 addresses the overly easy endgame with a host of balance tweaks and new challenges. Energy drained...

]]>https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/460423/v14-update-bug-fixesv1.4 Update - bug fixes!https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/460423/v14-update-bug-fixesTue, 06 Dec 2022 15:26:23 GMTdevlogA small but perfectly formed update: Start position now shown on island preview as a white flame Minor UX polish - added ripple fx when passing thresholds in sapling->tree->totem sequence Very minor c...

]]>https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/153333/black-lives-matterBlack Lives Matterhttps://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/153333/black-lives-matterWed, 10 Jun 2020 11:28:12 GMTdevlogVery proud to be a tiny part of the Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality - if you found Annwn through that bundle then thank you for supporting those charities at a historic tipping point. That is a...

]]>https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/101320/annwn-v12-releasedAnnwn V1.2 Releasedhttps://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/101320/annwn-v12-releasedTue, 24 Sep 2019 00:37:22 GMTdevlogAnnwn is now on to V1.2 - this is a minor version update focused on gameplay/quality of life improvements and bug fixes. This build is significantly more polished! Change log: Added tile magnetisatio...

]]>https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/101186/annwn-nominated-for-two-tiga-awardsAnnwn nominated for two TIGA Awards!https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/101186/annwn-nominated-for-two-tiga-awardsMon, 23 Sep 2019 00:53:05 GMTdevlogWe're delighted to hear that Annwn has been shortlisted in two categories of the TIGA Games Industry Awards 2019 - Best Strategy Game and Best Game by a Small Studio. This means it's also eligible for...

]]>https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/92597/dev-streaming-tomorrow-at-2pm-gmt1Dev Streaming tomorrow at 2pm (GMT+1)https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/92597/dev-streaming-tomorrow-at-2pm-gmt1Wed, 31 Jul 2019 20:01:25 GMTdevlogI've cleared my slate of client work and am going to be working on the first major Annwn update live on Twitch tomorrow at 2pm (GMT+1 because British summertime...) Feel free to drop by! https://www.t...

]]>https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/76671/annwn-v11-startup-hang-fix-or-why-qa-is-importantAnnwn V1.1 - startup hang fix, or Why QA Is Importanthttps://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/76671/annwn-v11-startup-hang-fix-or-why-qa-is-importantTue, 16 Apr 2019 02:03:45 GMTdevlog

Classic game dev horror story. At the eleventh hour I introduced a 100% hang on the title screen...if you DIDN'T have a savegame (which of course I did, but literally no-one else). If you got stuck wi...

]]>https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/76518/update-campaign-fixesUpdate: Campaign fixeshttps://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/76518/update-campaign-fixesMon, 15 Apr 2019 02:18:04 GMTdevlog

I've updated the build to fix some nasty issues with the campaign - partly bugs, partly feedback from players. Islands with memory obelisks are now clearly signposted and the final island is locked un...

]]>https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/74685/play-annwn-at-egx-rezzedPlay Annwn at EGX Rezzedhttps://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/74685/play-annwn-at-egx-rezzedWed, 03 Apr 2019 23:13:53 GMTdevlogAnnwn is back at EGX Rezzed, but this year it's upstairs in the Tentacle Zone! I'll be away from the stand for most of Thursday doing serious bizdev stuff, but feel free to stop for a chat on Friday o...

]]>https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/74163/enter-the-otherworldEnter the Otherworldhttps://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/74163/enter-the-otherworldSun, 31 Mar 2019 22:49:09 GMTdevlog

Annwn: The Otherworld is now on sale! Hurl your soul from totem to totem across a surreal chess-like archipelago. Find memory fragments, piece together stories of lost souls, and choose to redeem or c...

]]>https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/70835/free-demo-of-annwn-updatedFree demo of ANNWN updated!https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/70835/free-demo-of-annwn-updatedThu, 07 Mar 2019 23:42:28 GMTdevlogAfter many months of squeezing the odd bug-fixing session in between client contracts, I've released the latest demo of Annwn: The Otherworld - a surreal stealth strategy game. New features in this de...

]]>https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/67081/final-stretchFinal stretchhttps://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/67081/final-stretchSat, 09 Feb 2019 01:13:25 GMTdevlogIt's been a hectic year, largely focused on client work, so Annwn has unfortunately taken a back seat. However, I now have external deadlines to motivate the final push to finish the game...we'll be s...

]]>https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/31851/two-weekends-two-showsTwo weekends, two shows!https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/31851/two-weekends-two-showsTue, 24 Apr 2018 23:43:22 GMTdevlogIt's been a manic fortnight! Annwn was exhibited in the Leftfield Collection at EGX Rezzed and then at Wales Comic Con one week later. What went wrong ...last minute changes and insufficient testing l...

]]>https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/28544/annwn-demo-updatedAnnwn demo updated!https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/28544/annwn-demo-updatedMon, 26 Mar 2018 00:31:34 GMTdevlogWe released a slightly improved demo for The Arcade Vaults' Player Nation event in Cardiff. The latest demo has a few bug fixes, and some tutorial improvements, but most significantly it's a whole ne...

]]>https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/27593/angry-wookiee-plays-new-annwn-demoAngry Wookiee plays new Annwn demohttps://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/27593/angry-wookiee-plays-new-annwn-demoSat, 17 Mar 2018 00:42:39 GMTdevlogSo here's a cool thing. Angry Wookiee has played the demo of Annwn before, but owing to my incompetence it was a REALLY ROUGH old build. So it's great that he took the time to give it another go. Watc...

]]>https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/26217/campaign-map-wipCampaign map WIPhttps://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/26217/campaign-map-wipSun, 04 Mar 2018 20:07:56 GMTdevlogQuick post to say hi to all the new visitors finding us through Jupiter's article on AlphaBetaGamer - and to tease the campaign mode which is nearly done. Currently messing with the look of it, trying...

]]>https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/24566/feedback-from-pc-gamer-weekenderFeedback from PC Gamer Weekenderhttps://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/24566/feedback-from-pc-gamer-weekenderSun, 18 Feb 2018 08:49:42 GMTdevlogJust about to start day 2 of the PC Gamer Weekender show! Saturday was busy, I had very little downtime and lots of great chats with players. People seem to like the mood and the mechanics, after they...

]]>https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/24294/notes-on-procedural-narrativeNotes on Procedural Narrativehttps://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/24294/notes-on-procedural-narrativeThu, 15 Feb 2018 20:49:42 GMTdevlogIf you've ever played the key inspiration behind Annwn - Geoff Crammond's The Sentinel - then you'll see a lot of similarities in our game. That game is so simple and elegant that it's hard to riff on...

]]>https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/23904/play-annwn-at-the-pc-gamer-weekenderPlay ANNWN at the PC Gamer Weekenderhttps://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/23904/play-annwn-at-the-pc-gamer-weekenderSun, 11 Feb 2018 23:29:04 GMTdevlogWe will be showing Annwn at the PC Gamer Weekender show in London Olympia next weekend, as well as in the Leftfield Collection at EGX Rezzed in April. Come and say hi! You can try the latest demo buil...

]]>https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/23379/annwn-in-the-leftfield-collectionANNWN in the Leftfield Collectionhttps://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/23379/annwn-in-the-leftfield-collectionWed, 07 Feb 2018 03:02:12 GMTdevlogWe're excited to announce that Annwn: The Otherworld has been selected for the Leftfield Collection at EGX Rezzed in April! Come to London and I will demonstrate how to pronounce our game! (It's "ann...

]]>https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/22400/updated-demoUpdated demo!https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/22400/updated-demoMon, 29 Jan 2018 02:03:37 GMTdevlogLatest demo build has a simple tutorial built in, a few fixes, and one major addition. If the Watcher can see you but can't see your floor tile to drain your energy, it will summon a Hound to a nearb...

]]>https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/21578/minor-polish-release-for-demoMinor polish release for demohttps://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/21578/minor-polish-release-for-demoSun, 21 Jan 2018 04:04:29 GMTdevlogMinor graphical upgrade... Improved energy-transfer particles Added shoreline ripple Fixed some alpha sorting glitches Next build: proper inline tutorial!...

]]>https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/21179/lets-play-of-annwn-the-otherworldLet's Play of Annwn: The Otherworldhttps://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/21179/lets-play-of-annwn-the-otherworldWed, 17 Jan 2018 00:56:34 GMTdevlogDelighted to share this playthrough of our demo , recorded by Cryptic Hybrid in record time. Go give him some likes and subscribes! The demo is locked to a single island for now, so you can try differ...

]]>https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/20978/free-playable-demo-of-annwnFree playable demo of Annwn!https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/20978/free-playable-demo-of-annwnMon, 15 Jan 2018 02:27:17 GMTdevlogAnnwn: The Otherworld is a surreal, nightmarish strategy/stealth/puzzle game played on an infinite series of islands. We've published our WIP demo to get some feedback. There are still some bugs and -...

]]>https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/19744/new-year-new-projectNew Year, new project!https://patternwalk.itch.io/annwn/devlog/19744/new-year-new-projectMon, 01 Jan 2018 21:22:26 GMTdevlogAnnwn is a small side project that the time was right to finish off and release, while development continues on our main project Talesinger . Gamers of a certain age (like me) may recognise elements o...

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