Topic

Weather Ideas

Like many other people, I believe that adding weather to the mix would really improve gameplay, but I'd like to consider exactly how weather would effect the game. Here is my list of the hypothetical effects of weather.

~Rain~
*Raindrops fall from the sky.
*Background is tinted blue.
*Tools left out in the open will slowly deteriorate.
*Food and drinks left out in the open are destroyed almost instantly.
*Trees don't need to be watered, but they need twice as much petting.

~Snow~
*Snowflakes fall from the sky.
*Background is tinted white.
*You slowly lose energy due to cold weather, unless you eat something hearty.
*Snowballs.


This list will be updated whenever. Updates will be written in bold. Feel free to make suggestions!

Posted 20 months ago by Letter Jeigh Subscriber! | Permalink

Replies

  • Love the idea!! And lightening too or flashes on the screen to some effect...maybe thunder?
    Snow things just get buried for a while?
    Posted 20 months ago by Gabi Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I would so love this. Gives the game more "atmosphere"....
    Posted 20 months ago by roderick ordonez Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I think it sounds like a lot of fun....
    i wonder how it would effect the "screaming pixels" problem though
    Posted 20 months ago by RainyRain Subscriber! | Permalink
  • +1
    Posted 20 months ago by Mac Rapalicious Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I've heard that adding weather to other games took a lot of resources, so I'm not sure how feasible it is, but it would definitely be cool if it doesn't negatively impact the game speed. I would also presume that when it's raining, trees, etc. don't need to be watered.
    Posted 20 months ago by Shepherdmoon Subscriber! | Permalink
  • cool +1
    Posted 20 months ago by Ruby Subscriber! | Permalink
  • had a topic on this a year ago. feel free to read for reference:

    alpha.glitch.com/forum/idea...
    Posted 20 months ago by striatic Subscriber! | Permalink
  • <List updated>
    New bullet added to ~Rain~, and ~Snow~ added to list.
    Posted 20 months ago by Letter Jeigh Subscriber! | Permalink
  • How about heatwave?
    Effects: Loss of happiness unless you drink lots of liquids (drinks)
    Sun shines like crazy.
    Sweating animation.
    Posted 20 months ago by KitkatCat Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Night/day cycle?
    Posted 20 months ago by Hburger Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Maybe if you run too low on mood, a rain clould will pop up and follow you everywhere for a (Glitch) day.
    Posted 20 months ago by KitkatCat Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @KitkatCat - that would actually be a nice idea for an item produced by Gasmogrification.  Having it pop up at low mood would be thematically appropriate as well.

    Water Vapor - uncorking the beaker gives you a temporary raincloud overhead; costs you mood constantly, but automatically waters any plants you pass by.
    Posted 20 months ago by Doc Oblongata Subscriber! | Permalink
  • And occationally having flashes of thunder and frying (thus annoying) any animals you pass by.
    Posted 20 months ago by KitkatCat Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Weather is a cute idea but lightening is a problem. Here's why: Some people has visual issues and are just simply bothered by flashing/strobe lights (me), others have serious medical conditions such as epilepsy (people I know) and would maybe not be able to play if those things were added. The person I know can play some Wii/Xbox games and others he can't. So good for everything above except flashing!
    Posted 20 months ago by Holly Waterfall Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I remember gyoza confirming either a night/day OR weather. Will have to find screenshots when I get back home. :)
    Posted 20 months ago by Hburger Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Night/day is a future feature.  I don't remember weather coming up before.
    Posted 20 months ago by Tingly Claus Subscriber! | Permalink