Devlog 39: Blue Prints and Construction

You can now build structures in Survival Games. This is done by finding Blueprint items in loot, and then using them. Keep reading to find out how to master this new dimension to gameplay in Survival Games.

Gotta go fast You don’t want to be stuck in the open placing blocks one by one while someone else takes pot shots at you. Blueprints initiate construction, and complete on their own after several seconds. This leaves you free to completely focus on your survival. Only the parts of the structure currently visible, will offer protection so stay alert until construction is complete.

Drawing Attention The “Scrap” material all blue prints are constructed from is unique to Blueprint objects. It’s also very visible texture, and this is all on purpose. We want players to easily notice structures and be drawn to them, which will inevitably start fights.

Valuable Contents Some Blueprint structures contain more than just walls and obstacles. You’ll find kitchens, storage rooms and even instant gardens that you can loot for items. These are rare, and take longer to build which can attract opportunistic enemies lurking just out of site.

Wood, Concrete and Metal These three material types offer different levels of protection. Metal being the toughest, can withstand the most damage. Wood however, completes construction the soonest. Throwing down obstacles when being chased, and going full turtle are two examples of smart use of these materials.

Inspired by a Legend We saw a feature very similar to this in another wildly popular game, and decided that the addition of self-completing construction would be something incredibly fun for players of Survival Games. And yes, that game we were so inspired by is of course, the Command and Conquer series.

Block Engine Shenanigans Survival Games is block game, so has a fully editable world. When you take resources from the map, they physically change the map for the rest of the game. If someone digs a tunnel and reinforces it with blue prints, you can later exploit their work for your own survival. This is also what powers the dynamic maps of Battle Royale mode.

We are now almost ready for early access, with the addition of this huge feature. Follow Survival Games, and add it to your wish list to be notified of updates and release!

-Jarryd