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Developer’s Log, Chapter 2: Building the World of Argus The world isn’t just a backdrop in The Advent — it’s a living, breathing entity with its own secrets, mysteries, and logic. In Chapter 1 of this Developer’s Log series, I shared the journey of tackling indie RPG development head-on: the hurdles, the inspirations, and

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Meet the Legend: Klateqal & the Fall of the Old World “I am you, and you are me. We are one.” Among the many legends woven into the world of The Advent, few are as haunting or profound as that of Klateqal—a Hydrackian Traveler, a scientist, a father… and ultimately, a cursed god. Before

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Developer’s Log, Chapter 1: Trials, Errors, and Outdated Engines By the Creator of The Advent and Planet Postmoderna Introduction Every indie developer has their “origin story”—the scrappy beginning before the tools get good and the vision becomes clear. For me, those early years were shaped by experimentation, persistence, and many discarded platforms. If you're

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Developer’s Log: A Dream and a Determination By the Creator of The Advent and Planet Postmoderna Prologue It all began with a vivid dream—a transformation into a golden dragon soaring into the sky, a moment so real it left physical impressions on my body when I awoke. That dream became the seed of what

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Introduction – Why Argus Matters Before stepping into The Advent, you must first understand the planet that holds its greatest mysteries—Argus. More than just a setting, Argus is a world with a purpose, a creation with secrets woven into its very existence. The Hydrackians engineered this world for reasons still unknown, and as a

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Introduction Throughout history, civilizations have risen and fallen, leaving only whispers of their existence behind. But what if one such civilization never truly disappeared? In Children of Arla and The Advent, the Hydrackians play a pivotal role in shaping the world of Argus and the fate of humankind. Who are they, and why do

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Welcome to Planet Postmoderna, where storytelling meets immersive gameplay. If you're here, you're likely curious about The Advent, our ambitious virtual world adventure. But did you know that your journey into this universe begins not in the game—but in the pages of a book? Children of Arla isn’t just a novel—it’s the prologue to

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Advent Game Fall 2024 Update I posted an update on the project in the fall.  Here is the 3rd Quarter Update for 2024.  I made many changes and enhancements to the resource system, weather, quests, in-scene tutorials, and the three primary points of interest:   Base Camp, Crystal Canyon, and the

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Most of the command and keymapping in the Advent Game comes from the Atavism and Unity Engines. We tweaked several features, but since most of it was already built in Atavism, we kept most. Movement and Camera Control There are three ways you can move your character: Use the WASD keys on your keyboard. Use

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Resource Nodes – the lifeline of any crafting endeavor in the vast expanse of the Advent Game. In the latest update to the Advent Game: Chapter 1, we're thrilled to introduce two new additions to the Base Camp Map: the coveted Metal Ore and the vital Water Resource Nodes. These additions promise to revolutionize

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