blessfrey milestones

This is a list of everything I need to add before the Blessfrey is complete. I can add more in subsequent updates, but I have to draw the line somewhere. The list is broken into versions.

Focus and finish the game!

Legend: nothing at all, designed, basic implementation, intentionally designed, documented, but with known issues, ironed out and polished

0.0 - first

{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} feature: export, embed

0.1 - bingo

{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} feature: KnowledgeBase - achievements, progression
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} ~70 new skills
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} solid, extendable base for skills, keywords, skill equips, DMVs
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} ignore input during main menu, etc
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} basic dialog
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} basic serialization - save, load, config
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} basic pathfinding
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} basic obstructions - walls
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} basic AI - states, transitions
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} basic combat - life, spirit, attacks, skills, hitbox, aggro
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} base id, ref id
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} basic UI - start screen, controls screen, credits screen
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} basic audio - BGM, attack SFX, skill SFX, ambience
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} basic audio adjustments - volume slider, mute button
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} pause button
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} activator - button, switch
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} item pickup
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} inventory
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} interact - character, container
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} containers
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} travel between rooms
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} drop items
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} inspect
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} spawnpoints
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} XP, levels
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} skillbar - drag & drop, enforces deckbuilding rules
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} attack loop
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} skill use - out of range, cancel
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} learning skills
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} room skills
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} life/spirit regen
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} multiple idle animations
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} idle barks - contextual, story-based, character relationship-based

0.11 - AI factions

{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} feature: factions - disposition towards other factions
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} pathfinding
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} teams
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} death
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} drop tables
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} item rarity
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} flocking
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} idle, wander
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} patrol routes
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} aggro range
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} targeting, prioritization
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} skill use prioritization

0.12 - boss fight

{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} feature: multiphase, dynamic boss
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} obstacles - impermeable walls, permeable walls, opaque walls, transparent walls, destructible walls
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} boss splash screen
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} cutscene-like scripting
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} resurrection
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} projectiles
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} only change skill in noncombat rooms
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} interrupt
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} items - use to impart keywords

0.13 - job

{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} feature: 3 basic jobs
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} side jobs
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} changing side job
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} stats - impact skills
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} perks - impact character
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} gear - impact incoming keywords
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} weapons - impact outgoing keywords
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} environmental weaponry

0.14 - UI

{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} feature: phone
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} codex app
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} messenging app
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} inventory app
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} music app
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} settings app
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} app store
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} store page, functionality
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} store sales, promotions
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} pop-up notifications, tool tips
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} skill library, skillbar
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} skill library - sort by job, classifications, alphabetical, order obtained, frequency of use
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} containers
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} highlight
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} main menu, submenus
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} inspect menu
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} forms, questionnaires, homework sheets
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} iron out canvas layer layers
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} dialog - name, rich text, emoticons, options,
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} dialog portraits
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} all text ready for translation
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} titles related to KnowledgeBase
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} custom cursors
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} custom font
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} applied keywords

0.25 - foundation

{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} destructible terrain that requires specific keywords - slash or burn webs
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} disposition, affinity system

0.5 - chapter 1

{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} intro cutscene
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} quest: Angel's welcome
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} zone: Uncle's house
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} quest: Angel sleepover
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} zone: Tidwell's house
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} quest: first last day of school, welcome party
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} quest: mingle & bingo
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} quest: do you dare? OR lost and found
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} location: school - classroom, hallway, principal's office, supply room, restrooms, playground, courtyard (space used as auditorium)
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} boss: Aries
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} quest: haunted sleepover OR lost and found
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} zone: haunted theatre OR security HQ + security tunnels
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} boss: slime
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} quest: sinkhole appears
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} zone: wilds buffer
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} boss: Rune & Bless
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} entity: destructible terrain
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} zone: slime kingdom
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} boss: slime king
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} zone: Santa's factory
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} boss: Dia
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} zone: holding cell, local security HQ
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} quest: freedom - parents come retrieve their children and apologize. no one comes for Helia, so eventually Ray comes over and lets her out himself.
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} zone: Lucrest shopping center - Mayor's Mansion, gym, apothecary, library, QuestionMart, sporting goods, clothing store, theatre, arcade, cable company, atelier, woks, cafe, photobooth, stage, gondolier, carousel, splash sidewalk, piano sidewalk (look at Disney World for fun sidewalk ideas)
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} zone: Lucrest residential zone - uncle's, Tidwell's, McIntyre's, St Martin's, playground, walking trail
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} zone: Lucrest - church
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} zone: woods - secret grove, waterfall room
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} zone: lake - fishing pier, fishing shop
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} zone: botanical gardens
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} boss: brood mother
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} boss: gator
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} entity: training dummy - tells you your DPS, inflicted keywords, etc
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} character routines, idles
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} Lucrest sidequests
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} quest: keep going! (text from Tessa to suit up and train)
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} zone: Eden's threshold

0.75 - chapter 2

{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}}

0.9 - chapter 3

{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}}

0.97 - full game

{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} feature: the completed game
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} full main story
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} all major characters
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} complete soundtrack
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} all levels
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} all skills - icons, functionality, FX
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} sound effects, visual effects, responsive game with feedback

0.98 - involve other people (obv review after every milestone)

{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} feature: improvements based on suggestions
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} playtesting - diverse playtesters like colorblind, French keyboard users, different res/older computers, etc
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} maintain my community - forums, Discord, Twitter, any forums tied to store platforms, etc
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} press - YouTubers, Twitch streamers, bloggers, game journalists, local news, etc. I'll def reach out to Godot's showcase.
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} festivals/contests - local conventions, Godot con, Indie Games Expo, PAX, GDC. I'll probably do a booth/panel at the cons in my town because why not.
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} booths - computers, keyboards, mouses, decorations, fliers, freebie promo items
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} funding - kickstarter, etc (no reason not to try. Even if I can finish the game in my freetime, I can set it up to cover fees then set wild stretch goals like getting Trigger to do my animations or hiring my favorite voice actor and composer or something)

1 - release

{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} feature: store pages
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} store page - tagline
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} store page - paragraph
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} store page - big writeup
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} store page - screenshots
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} store page - trailer, gameplay trailer
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} keyart - desktop icon
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} small thumbnail cover art thing online platforms do
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} keyart - boxart-like vertical thing online platforms do
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} keyart - banner art
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} platform achievements, cloud saves, overlays,
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} downloadable extras - manual, soundtrack, artbook, novel, 4koma, wallpapers (desktop, mobile, probably others), emoticons for messengers, paper dolls, paper fold crafts
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} merch

??? - post-release, if ever

{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} feature: ideas that haven't been assigned to a release yet. probably not everything can fit into the game by 1.0, if ever
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} play as a boy
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} translate into additional languages
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} add your own music to music folder, appears in music app. pixelate cover to match-ish game graphics
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} background music
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} sound effects
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} ambience
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} voice acting, even if just for the trailer or intro cutscene or whatever
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} rebindable controls
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} support as many input devices as possible, though this probably isn't an XBOX controller-friendly game. keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, voice commands
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} emotes
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} skill SFX
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} character creation - day/night, sample outfits
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} emotes for player (screenshot fodder) - sleep in beds, sit on seats, cry, confess, dance
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} change phone background
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} real web browser on phone
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} store screenshots in phone gallery
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} gear changes sprite appearance
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} gear changes companions' sprite appearance
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} gear changes dialog portaits - paper doll
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} holidays
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} fishing minigame
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} hide UI for screenshots optionally
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} support touchscreen for click
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} consider on-screen keyboard for name/word input during gameplay for touchscreen, Steam Deck, etc
{{random.choice(['.','•','☆','★'])}} if I ever do full voiceacting, downloading and installing all the GB of voiceacting should be optional, and the game should work fine voiceless