I was going to reply yesterday but the topic was locked for some reason :o!
My new job is going great and I will be working on L2 Zombies in my spare time. Over the next few days I will be updating the main post and give you guys some more information!
Everything I have done so far is backend development, such as the chest + loot and town war engine, so there's not much to see in a screenshot until I do the spawns and community board. I will make a video of a town war when I can.
When I get settled into my new place and start working my new job, I will start back on the project and get a website up. I'm sorry this project is taking so long, but I don't want to rush it. Taking small breaks allows me to think of new things that will make the game better.
Project is on hold for now. I am starting a full time web development job a few hours from home and have to start looking for an apartment and move in less than a month.
Good news though, I will finish the project when I can and be able to afford the server with ease.
Absolutely not, Matim never helped with the project. He told me he was going to, and I was look forward to it, but he disappeared on me. I am an expert Java programmer and all the code server-side is being done by me.
Development is slow because I'm taking my time and polishing everything.
The core gameplay is all based on survival. Of course there is still hack and slash, but dying or being wounded (except in town wars) will have severe consequences; Therefore, you must choose your battles wisely. Since the main way to get items is through scavenging items, you will explore the world in search of chests. Also, the hunger system adds a whole new element to the game.
You will need to think before you act. One fatal mistake could result in losing valuable items.
Skill system is not finished yet, but you bring up a valid point. We will probably have skill categories - which will be broken down into some attack, croud control, debuff, defensive, and ultimate skills.
Sorry guys, I have been on vacation the past week. I will resume working on the project after the weekend. Christmas is also a very busy time.
Happy holidays!
Sorry, no date yet. Our web developer is creating a forum design. As soon as it's done i'll be making a splash page website + forum so everyone can keep tabs on the project.
Oh you know, just a couple if statements and l2zombies.isTheBest(L2PcInstance player) methods. So easy a cave man could do it!
Seriously though, we are working really hard and I appreciate you and everyone else supporting us. It's definitely giving me motivation to keep coding and thinking of unique ideas that will synergize well with this gameplay.