Drift King - Alpha v0.12

Devlog

• Into The Backcountry
  November 22, 2024 by Mellow

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  Hey all, another update! In this one, we have a lot of new terrain and a more fleshed out docks area, we're finally approaching the full extents of our planned map area, meaning story content can star... Continue reading
• Network Hotfix!
  October 21, 2024 by Mellow

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  Updating to Unity 2021.3.44f introduced some unexpected bugs in networking, please download the latest 0.11 hotfix if you're having issues with garages and events!... Continue reading
• Under The Bridge
  October 18, 2024 by Mellow

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  Another one! The Magic Flip Stunt System (the one that makes sure the car always lands on its wheels) now prefers completing a flip if given enough time, and if it only needs a little more torque than... Continue reading
• The Flattering Unflattening
  October 04, 2024 by Mellow

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  Those of you who have been patiently waiting for a Drift King update, rejoice! This update includes a refreshed visual aesthetic, replacing the longstanding flat untextured aesthetic. For too long I h... Continue reading
• Version 0.9 out now!
  March 22, 2024 by Mellow

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  Hey all, sorry for the lack of updates, one week off for skiing turned into three weeks of COVID, but we're back, once again! To make it up to you, here is a new release, with quite a bit of refactori... Continue reading
• Scully: Slot Cars, Tangent Bars, and Automobiles - AI Deep Dive
  November 27, 2023 by Mellow

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  #driving, #AI

  To start off this deep dive I want to ask you two questions, when was the last time you raced an AI in a game? Now, when was the last time you raced an AI that felt competent at driving in the game wo... Continue reading

  
• Weekly Update #18 - The Machine Revolution Begins
  November 24, 2023 by Mellow

  Drift on, drift 'til you drop, be the envy of Glandeen the Drift Pig himself. Introducing the most sophisticated drift racing AI ever developed, coming straight to you in Alpha v0.8! This one has been... Continue reading
• Weekly Update #17 - Holding The Line
  November 17, 2023 by Mellow

  Hail to the Drift King, baby! This week we've finally finished a vital task in implementing the ideal drift racing AI. It functions without any neural networks or other black boxes, just pure calculus... Continue reading
• Weekly Update #11 - I Have Shown You The Path
  October 06, 2023 by Mellow

  But you alone must drive it... This week doesn't have a code update for FUNG, since we don't need any more code changes to complete CHAPTER 2. But fret not, we are still hard at work on completing the... Continue reading

  
• Drift Mechanics Deep Dive
  August 18, 2023 by Mellow#physics, #driving, #tyres

  One of the eternal questions of racing, "why not drift", has pervaded the culture ever since the drifting trend started in the 70s. But you never see racecars drifting around corners, and even saving... Continue reading

  
• Weekly Update #4 - Let Me Level With You
  August 18, 2023 by Mellow

  Hi how are ya? This week has been a focus on end user experience (and fixing a lot of bugs!) for both FUNG and Drift King. Yes, I said in the last update that we wouldn't touch Drift King for a while... Continue reading
• Weekly Update #3 - Maybe The Real Treasure Was The Bridges We Burned On The Way
  August 11, 2023 by Mellow

  Hey ho, hey ho, delivering the weekly update we go! FUNG is getting all the focus once again so we can hit our target of finishing the game in about 4 months. To that end we have added some more level... Continue reading
• Weekly Update #2 - Contractual Observations
  August 04, 2023 by Mellow

  Greetings, once again, to the WARDENS and the Drift Elite, and welcome to the second weekly update! This week has had a different flow than most, considering that our lead (and only) developer has bee... Continue reading

  
• Weekly Update #1 - Sudden Weeklies!
  July 28, 2023 by Mellow

  Greetings WARDENS and the Drift Monarchy, today marks the first week of weekly updates! Each Friday we will be updating you all on progress on our various games, make sure to follow us or join our com... Continue reading
• Multiplayer launch!
  January 14, 2023 by Mellow

  Welcome to yet another short and sweet devlog! 4 weeks down since the last release, and oh boy is there a lot of new content! All new vehicle customisation options, including legendary rarity paints s... Continue reading

  
• Alpha v0.3 released!
  December 21, 2022 by Mellow

  UPDATEDED AGAIN! - NOT QUITE DOUBLED Another year gone, and a bunch more stuff added! I only work on this on weekends (but that may change soon) but I hope you enjoy what I have for you so far Entirel... Continue reading
• Alpha v0.2 released!
  January 14, 2022 by Mellow

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  UPDATED: Double of everything! We are now 1 year into development, and double the time worked must mean double the content. We now have: Twice as many world events And twice as many event types! Twice... Continue reading