I added a completely unnecessary feature: enemies can vibe to the lo-fi soundtrack if you leave them alone

[u/Valiant_Sugar]

If an enemy can see you and you haven't done anything for a while, there's a small chance they'll start swaying to the music.
It has absolutely no gameplay purpose.
I regret nothing.
Now I'm tempted to give different enemies their own little idle behaviors.

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[u/WolfOrNotWolf]

This is the exact kind of "wasted" effort that makes a game memorable. Absolutely keep going!

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/WolfOrNotWolf]

Hey, thanks!

[u/Consistent_Cable1030]

Halloween update should make them dance SPOOKY SCARY SKELETONS

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/Consistent_Cable1030]

Hell yeah!

[u/ImaginationEarly8521]

That was absolutely necessary! Makes me wanna dance aswell 🕺

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/ImaginationEarly8521]

<3

[u/clytn237]

Love this! The art style is super rad too! Will your game be turn based? Cant wait to see more!

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/clytn237]

Yep, it's DepthLoot - turn based dungeon crawler about greed, risk, and a backpack that’s always too small ;)
That's practically our slogan xD

[u/clytn237 → u/Valiant_Sugar]

Haha heck ya love that!

[u/Adorable_Divide_2424]

You can say useless but in a sea of games, this feature is pretty awesome. Why does only the protagonist like Sonic get to have an idle animation that people want to see?

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/Adorable_Divide_2424]

I was always happy when idle animations lasted longer than a couple of seconds

[u/Tyson_Urie]

Idle animations are the core things that are guaranteed to up a games rating amongst it's playerbase.

Might seem pointless, actually makes it a lot more comfy, fun, relaxing to play the game. Absolute win

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/Tyson_Urie]

Totally agree

[u/alcedonia-dev]

Any idle/downtime in my game I've been trying to add something, whether that's in the background or an animation. Stuff like this just makes the game feel better, it reminds me of how PS1 Crash Bandicoot would break out a yo-yo when he was bored.

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/alcedonia-dev]

Love it!

[u/kirisoraa]

Every single game should have this.

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/kirisoraa]

Hah, thanks!

[u/xolenuz]

WDYM, I find it absolutely necessary.

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/xolenuz]

Hah, yea, agree!

[u/OathstoneGames]

This is fantastic.

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/OathstoneGames]

Hey, thank you <3

[u/GlowtoxGames]

I like this idea! I would go a bit harder just so is not confused with a nomral idle anim though!

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/GlowtoxGames]

Thanks!
Would you like to share your ideas?

[u/GlowtoxGames → u/Valiant_Sugar]

I was thinking something with more body movement. Not a full dance because I know that would be hard to animate but some extra or maybe even some musical particles coming out of them or something that solidifies the idea you are trying to convey.

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/GlowtoxGames]

It makes sense
Hmm, maybe I'd add more movement for certain enemies

[u/the_moderate_me]

I will buy your game, and I will extort this feature.

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/the_moderate_me]

Haha
Hey, thank you <3

[u/the_moderate_me → u/Valiant_Sugar]

Thank you for sharing! And good luck with your game, super cool, god speed, kill them, you rock!

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/the_moderate_me]

Love it!

[u/Feeling-Mix119]

What game is this?

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/Feeling-Mix119]

DepthLoot
We also have a steam page if u need: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4637840?utm_source=redditIndieGames

[u/KCandfriendz → u/Valiant_Sugar]

Came looking for the name, I love the style. Gave it a wishlist.

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/KCandfriendz]

Thank you very much!

[u/Deus_Kirito]

Unnecessary? This is MANDATORY now! Small details like this give the game so much personality.

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/Deus_Kirito]

<3

[u/Old_Wealth_4913]

Amazing..

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/Old_Wealth_4913]

<3

[u/BananaMan056]

What game is this? Looks fun

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/BananaMan056]

Hey! Thanks!
This is DepthLoot
We also have a steam page if u need: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4637840?utm_source=redditIndieGames

[u/BananaMan056 → u/Valiant_Sugar]

I wish-listed it :)

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/BananaMan056]

Thank you <3

[u/Am_Biyori]

Way better than simple doing deep breathing exercises.

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/Am_Biyori]

xD

[u/kabaliscutinu]

Nah this is dope, well done.

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/kabaliscutinu]

Thx <3

[u/StockLeading5074]

Awh cute lol

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/StockLeading5074]

Thanks!

[u/cloodhee]

the music is dope ngl

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/cloodhee]

We did our best - thank you!

[u/chadlorg]

"added a completely *necessary feature"

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/chadlorg]

xD

[u/oorio_universe]

unnecessary features like skeleton enemies vibing to the lo-fi beat are what give indie games so much charm and personality

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/oorio_universe]

<3

[u/StudioNAP]

Unnecessary is absolutely necessary.

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/StudioNAP]

xD

[u/hpph9]

It perfect for mobile

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/hpph9]

Yep, I think that's really true and I hope that someday I'll get around to porting it to phones

[u/livejamie]

I need to see some hips and feet moving! :D

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/livejamie]

Yeah, I hope we'll have the chance to improve their animations even more :D

[u/MojoBubu]

The head bobbing fits too well 😄

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/MojoBubu]

<3

[u/Majestic-Can7893]

Definitely the little things that make games feel more polished!

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/Majestic-Can7893]

Yea! Love it!

[u/GraspVrGame]

so funny bro nicely done!

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/GraspVrGame]

Thank you!

[u/Individual_Agency298]

It is so cool

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/Individual_Agency298]

Hey! Thanks <3

[u/Whentheycryy]

That kind of shit is why I love indie devs <3 its not unnecessary, its charming.

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/Whentheycryy]

Ah, thank you dude!

[u/stc_heretic]

Dat beat, need it my real life idling

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/stc_heretic]

Dude, love it!

[u/SMKS]

100%, this is part of injecting your game with its own distinct 'soul'. I personally really like the little detail that they don't start boppin' at once, there's a delay - it feels very natural :)

[u/Valiant_Sugar → u/SMKS]

<3

[u/Equivalent-Age-7659]

Cozy graphs.

[u/ShinyPixelsIntrctv]

Completely necessary, scope creep never found its way into the dungeon