Greetings strategists!

It's been a while since I focused on the visual side of Empires and Embers. After getting all those core gameplay mechanics working, it's time to give the world a much-needed visual upgrade. Let's talk about the exciting changes I've got planned!

Greetings, strategists!

A well-designed camera system is crucial in strategy games. A beautiful map is useless if you can't navigate it effortlessly to form tactical decisions. Today, let's explore the development of camera controls for Empires and Embers, focusing on both functionality and immersion.

Greetings, strategists!

In previous blogs, I delved into the generation of terrain in Empires and Embers, covering features like elevation and biome placement. But an untextured map, while functional, lacks the immersive visual punch players crave. Today, let's discuss how I'm applying textures to breathe life into these generated worlds!

Greetings, strategists!

In my first dev blog, I introduced the visual foundations of Empires and Embers. Today, I'm diving into the landscapes where your empires will rise and fall – let's talk map generation!

Greetings, strategists!

Welcome to the inaugural dev blog for Empires and Embers! This series will dive into the creation process behind my upcoming strategy game, where bold empires rise amidst fierce conflicts. Today, I'm setting the stage by exploring the heart of my game's visual identity.