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shadow's of tomorrow

shadow's of tomorrow

introducing "Shadow of Tomorrow", a groundbreaking RPG that blends farming, medicine, and adventure.

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Reuben Fernandes
Published Jan 10, 2025
Last Modified Jan 12, 2025
In the year 2200, a catastrophic nuclear disaster ravages the world, wiping out 80% of the global population. The surviving remnants of humanity take refuge in the Magnus Province, led by the Nova Force. This is the backdrop for our game, a thrilling adventure set in a world where survival is a daily struggle.
Our Development Journey
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As newcomers to Godot, we faced a steep learning curve, especially with our semester exams looming in December. Despite the time constraints, we leveraged AI tools to maximize our productivity. We utilized:
  1. FLUX-dev for image generation
  2. Elevenlabs for audio generation
  3. Notebook LM to quickly grasp concepts, even using an 8-hour YouTube video as input
  4. Suno AI for creating background music
Gameplay images
Providing Npc with Medicine
Npc sick
viewing inventory
Making the medicine
We also incorporated AWS tools, specifically Amazon Q , AWS Lambda and Amazon Bedrock, to streamline our development process.
Amazon Q proved invaluable in generating Godot 4 scripts, as most LLMs referenced outdated code. Amazon Q, however, produced the latest version of the code, saving us significant time and effort.
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Amazon Lambda was used to create a serverless API that leverages the Bedrock Runtime model to generate human-like text responses to user input prompts, allowing for scalable and cost-effective deployment of AI-powered text generation capabilities.
Amazon Bedrock was used to create engaging NPC conversations using the Mistral.mistral-large-2402-v1:0 model. What sets our NPC conversations apart is that they're not just generic, repetitive phrases. Instead, they:
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  • Discuss real-world issues: Our NPCs talk about the consequences of war, the importance of renewable energy, and environmental concerns, adding a layer of depth and realism to the game world.
  • Reflect the game's storyline: NPCs share stories and insights about the world's history, the Nova Force, and the struggles of the surviving population, making the game's narrative more immersive and engaging.
  • Provide contextual information: NPCs offer hints and clues about the game's world, mechanics, and quests, helping players navigate the game and uncover its secrets.
  • Exhibit emotional intelligence: Our NPCs display emotions and empathy, making their interactions feel more natural and human-like, which enhances the overall gaming experience.
This approach to NPC conversations creates a more dynamic and responsive game world, where players can engage with NPCs in a more meaningful way.
Additional Features We Had Envisioned
Due to time constraints, we were unable to implement the following features, which we had planned to include:
  1. Communication system: enabling players to interact with NPCs across towns, despite monster disruptions
  2. Player cooking and hunger system: adding a survival mechanic to the game
  3. Trading system: allowing players and NPCs to exchange goods between towns
  4. NPC hospital visits: introducing a new layer of realism to the game world
  5. More interiors: expanding the game's environments and exploration opportunities
     

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