Creating An Ecosystem Simulation Game In 6 Months @eddie.z

Fun Master Ed Creating An Ecosystem Simulation Game In 6 Months

In this video, I detail my process of prototyping an Ecosystem Simulation Game by showing a broader step-by-step process of how I create it. Then I run a couple simulations and watch the creatures go through the process of evolution and share a few of my personal thoughts and mental struggles that accompanied me on this journey.

Follow me on twitter: twitter.com/funmastered
Join my discord to get updates on the game: discord.gg/dbt9m4vvwx

GAME IS OUT (IN DEMO)! Play below:
Game Page (Demo): fun-master-ed.itch.io/ecozone

Further Reading - BEST books on Ecosystems and Agent-based Modeling:
Darwin's On the Origin of Species - amzn.to/49GCTSv (If you're interested in evolution, this is a must read.)
Growing Artifical Societies - amzn.to/3OI2AKo (First complex artificial life CA simulation - Sugarscape. Also a must-read for simulation, agent-based modeling enthusiasts.)
Selfish Gene: amzn.to/49isEny
Basics of Programming: amzn.to/42HDOzC

Chapters:
0:00 Intro/Exposition
2:14 Beginning the project
2:55 Designing the creature
5:36 An Important lesson from Coevolution
7:47 Designing the plants
9:20 Procedurally generated terrain
10:17 How it works
11:46 Simulations

Additional Information/Disclaimer:
Currently, the phenotypes of the creatures aren't procedural enough as there are only 5 possible torsos, with varying degrees of Storage. This may skew the weight, which impacts the speed. I'll fix this if I ever do a part two.

Anyways, I hope you enjoy the video!

updated 2 years ago

Creating An Ecosystem Simulation Game In 6 Months

Fun Master Ed 2022-07-05 | Creating An Ecosystem Simulation Game In 6 Months

In this video, I detail my process of prototyping an Ecosystem Simulation Game by showing a broader step-by-step process of how I create it. Then I run a couple simulations and watch the creatures go through the process of evolution and share a few of my personal thoughts and mental struggles that accompanied me on this journey.

Follow me on twitter: twitter.com/funmastered
Join my discord to get updates on the game: discord.gg/dbt9m4vvwx

GAME IS OUT (IN DEMO)! Play below:
Game Page (Demo): fun-master-ed.itch.io/ecozone

Further Reading - BEST books on Ecosystems and Agent-based Modeling:
Darwin's On the Origin of Species - amzn.to/49GCTSv (If you're interested in evolution, this is a must read.)
Growing Artifical Societies - amzn.to/3OI2AKo (First complex artificial life CA simulation - Sugarscape. Also a must-read for simulation, agent-based modeling enthusiasts.)
Selfish Gene: amzn.to/49isEny
Basics of Programming: amzn.to/42HDOzC

Chapters:
0:00 Intro/Exposition
2:14 Beginning the project
2:55 Designing the creature
5:36 An Important lesson from Coevolution
7:47 Designing the plants
9:20 Procedurally generated terrain
10:17 How it works
11:46 Simulations

Additional Information/Disclaimer:
Currently, the phenotypes of the creatures aren't procedural enough as there are only 5 possible torsos, with varying degrees of Storage. This may skew the weight, which impacts the speed. I'll fix this if I ever do a part two.

Anyways, I hope you enjoy the video!

Making a Game About Saving the Oceans

Fun Master Ed 2021-11-09 | In this video, I make a game for the Team Seas Game Jam. I utilize psychology and operant conditioning to make the game more fun. If you're interested in game development, game design, or psychology stick around!

Play The Game: fun-master-ed.itch.io/ro-sea-bo

Join my discord: discord.gg/dbt9m4vvwx

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Why I Made An Impossible Game

Fun Master Ed 2021-09-19 | In this video, I create an impossible game.

Play The game: fun-master-ed.itch.io/chaos-agent

Join my discord: discord.gg/dbt9m4vvwx

Where I get my music: epidemicsound.com/referral/gguk91

Simulating an Ecosystem

Fun Master Ed 2020-12-31 | Simulating a Simple Ecosystem with pre-programmed behavior.

Simulating a More In-Depth Ecosystem In My Game: youtu.be/52ZeHGGEf6o

Discord: discord.gg/dbt9m4vvwx

Further Reading - BEST books on Ecosystems and Agent-based Modeling
Darwin's On the Origin of Species - amzn.to/49GCTSv (If you're interested in evolution, this is a must read.)
Growing Artifical Societies - amzn.to/3OI2AKo (First complex artificial life CA simulation - Sugarscape. Also a must-read for simulation, agent-based modeling enthusiasts.)
Selfish Gene: amzn.to/49isEny
Basics of Programming: amzn.to/42HDOzC

Thumbnail Background image by Sean: hobbyistcoder.com/2020/02/25/a-simple-ecosystem-simulator-with-unity
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0:00 Introduction

0:29 Basics

1:48 Running the first Simulation (Passives Only)

2:04 Analysis of the Simulation/ Intro to Hostiles

3:00 Running the second Simulation (Hostiles Only)

3:49 Adding Both

5:17 Adding A Predator

6:25 Happiness Score

8:55 Conclusion

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