Hello to those of you listening!
First off, we want to apologize for the serious lapse in delivering this update. As a solo developer juggling multiple responsibilities, from coding to testing to community building. We truly appreciate the patience of any of you following and your continued support. Rest assured, the work has not stopped on Time Forge, and I’m very excited to share all the progress I’ve made over the last couple of months.
1. Optimization & Performance Enhancements
- Streamlined Gameplay: I’ve dedicated a significant amount of time to optimizing in-game systems for Time Forge, ensuring smoother frame rates/transitions and more efficient memory usage.
- Improved Load Times: Targeted updates to the Unity build pipeline mean faster transitions and a more responsive gameplay experience.
2. Backend Server Development
- Authentication & SQL: Implemented the server architecture which now manages part of the user authentication, SQL databases, and player data. This helps prevent bottlenecks while keeping player progress secure.
- Patching System: Refined patching pipeline ensures that deploying updates and bug fixes happens as seamlessly as possible, minimizing downtime for players.
- Unity Integration: End-to-end backend support means a more stable environment for future features and expansions.
3. Embracing Immutable for NFT Integration
- Why Immutable? After a good deal of research, we finally chose to go with Immutable because of its gas-free NFT transactions, streamlined developer tools, and their proven track record in the blockchain gaming space.
- NFT-Centric Economy: Time Forge will harness Immutable’s platform to provide true digital ownership of in-game items. That means NFTs for days and more! Not to mention it’s all secured on a solid Layer-2 network.
- Smooth User Onboarding: One of the key advantages of building on the Immutable platform is its ability to simplify wallet creation and transactions, lowering the usual blockchain barriers for new and casual players. In the future, I’m considering the option of adding a custodial wallet to streamline the onboarding process even further. However, for now, the primary focus is on catering to the dedicated NFT enthusiasts who have been eagerly awaiting this feature.
4. Implementing Immutable Passport Authentication
- Single Sign-On (SSO): Implemented the Immutable Passport, players gain a straightforward and secure entry point into Time Forge. Plus the fancy Immutable Play hub where you can view all your other NFT related game information.
- Future-Proof Authentication: Adding this system paves the way for additional integrations and expansions, ensuring the Time Forge community will always have cutting-edge options for managing their Time Forge accounts.
5. Complete System Build & Deployment
- Full Integration: All core components—from back-end servers to NFT minting—are now communicating smoothly.
- Stable Builds: With the foundational system in place, we can shift focus toward feature polishing, additional Smart Contracts (Marketplace and Trading) and iterative testing, ensuring that each update adds meaningful value.
Looking Ahead
The next steps involve further refining of the NFT mechanics, introducing new gameplay features, and eventually preparing for larger-scale testing. I’ll also be sharing more frequent insights into how Time Forge is shaping up. I’m thinking once things really start to take shape I’ll add in some sneak peeks at upcoming content or deeper dives into the technology powering it all.
Your feedback and support are invaluable, especially as a solo dev navigating the world of both gaming and blockchain technologies. Thank you again for your patience and for sticking with Time Forge—I can’t wait to show you what’s next!
Oh – be sure to hop on the discord. I’ll occasionally pop in and see if there’s anyone there to chat.
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