Peace Island Demo

A project in Portland, ME by Eric Blumrich
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An open-world adventure about cats on a remote Maine island, and how they must band together, after their humans disappear (Beta demo)
Backers: 345
Average Pledge Per Backer: $38

Funded: $13,098 of $7,000
Dates: Jul 20th -> Aug 19th (30 days)
Project By: Eric Blumrich
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Latest News

Cat-Based Open-World Mystery Game PEACE ISLAND Continues To Make Progress

October 7th - via: gametyrant.com
Come enjoy the semi-relaxing life of being a cat! (Read More)

August 17 Peace Island update.

August 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Correction, and a sight to behold:The final Livecast streaming time had to be updated.  I work a 10-hour shift at the day job on Sunday, and won't be home until around 9 PM.  I'll need an hour to unwind and set things up. I will spend a lot of time... (Read More)

Peace Island update August 16, 2018

August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
First progress video of the "Sneak" AI. While the video seems rather unremarkable, what is unique about this, is that the deer is moving under its own programmed volition, rather than under direct human control.  It is able to move over flat... (Read More)

Peace Island update August 13, 2018

August 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow- where to start...I got the first shots of the new and improved cat animation rig, and I couldn't be happier with the results, so far. This is SO far more advanced than the alpha rig I've been developing with, over the past five months. It... (Read More)

Peace Island Update, August 11, 2018

August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all!This update catches me on my one day off, in-between long shifts at the day job.  I'm still getting over the summer bug that's been ravaging the area. Nevertheless, I have good news: I have begun working with an animator to ensure a wider,... (Read More)

Peace Island Update August 9, 2018

August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, I thought I wouldn't have much to show ya'll for the last ten days of the campaign, other than screenshots like this: Ya see, the last time I tried exporting the island as a stand-alone application, the process took over 24 hours, before... (Read More)

Peace Island update - August 7, 2018

August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Multi-Cat control achieved!The GUI will be altered, in coming days, but the coding is just excellent. For the first time, all nine cats of the island co-exist within the game world as individual entities.  This was a gameplay element I am very glad... (Read More)

Peace Island Update, August 5, 2018

August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
I've started revisiting a few interiors.  Believe it or not, I had not even addressed updating the Opening scene interior, since first roughing it out about five months back.  Yep- "Microwave ovens- custom kitchen delivery."  Now, it's still a bit... (Read More)

Peace Island update - August 3, 2018

August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
A LOT OF FOLKS HAVE ASKED:"Why can't I Customize my Character?" Anyone who has played recent Elder Scrolls or Fallout knows the ritual of tweaking your character's looks at the beginning of their adventure.  In recent days, people have expressed... (Read More)

Peace Island update, August 1, 2018

August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
I MADE A MISTAKE.When I was initially building this kickstarter, I did not clearly define the differences between the "Alpha" and "Beta" demos.I have done so now within the kickstarter campaign's description, and I want to re-post it here: WHAT'S... (Read More)

Peace Island update July 30, 2018

July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
THE MAC DEMO HAS BEEN FUNDED!  Thanks to all who have contributed! Finishing up the final houses on north Island avenue  Just two more remain.  Such a relief to be so near.  It's sorta like cleaning up the rocks on the coastline- I know that... (Read More)

Peace Island update, July 29, 2018

July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Alas, there are still long shifts at the Day Job...I went in for a ten-hour shift, today.  On such days, there are just a couple of things to show off.1:  I got up to 65% of rocks converted.  The shore is coming along nicely.    I need to... (Read More)

Peace Island Update, July 27 - 2018

July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
So, the "Sneak" game...A little more background:  At the beginning, you do have complete run of the game world.  However:  Cats are not alone - there are a few other denizens of the island who also consider themselves lords of the domain, whether... (Read More)

Peace Island Update for July 26, 2018

July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
I went ahead and started consulting with the Artificial Intelligence/Behavior Tree guy.It's gotta be done.  Don't get me wrong:the stuff that results is gonna be a good and challenging part of the game, but I'm so glad there are folks out there... (Read More)

Peace Island update, June 25, 2018

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Another shift at the dayjob ate most of my waking hours.  However, I integrated fully the "scene change" interactivity.  Essentially, this means our cats can now move between indoors, and outdoors.  I had to put off development of the "sneak" game... (Read More)

Peace Island update - July 24, 2018

July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We're two-thirds the way towards a mac demo!Thanks so much! Busy, busy, busy.First off, right after I did last night's update, I finally got around to bringing in better oceans. However, I can't get good waves, just yet- It still looks a heck of a... (Read More)

July 23, 2018 update for Peace Island

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
First off, I feel I need to apologize on behalf of Kickstarter, for them screwing up tonight's livecast.  Whatever coding they are using to integrate live feeds cannot handle any software that tries to provide multiple feeds.  I really wish they... (Read More)

I SINCERELY APOLOGIZE TO ALL WHO TRIED TO WATCH TONIGHT'S LIVESTREAM

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Kickstarter refused to let me continue livecasting, less than 2 minutes into the broadcast, because I had to cut away, to get the screen capture software working. Kickstarter consistently has issues with multiple camera feeds- I WISH THEY WOULD FIX... (Read More)

July 22, 2018 Peace Island update

July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I unfortunately had a full shift at the dayjob, so my time with ya'll is sorta limited, tonight.First off, I had an hour to start refining the fur shader:  I'm getting closer.  The only remaining points of issue here are the eyes and ears- which... (Read More)

Peace Island update July 21, 2018

July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Sweet merciful crap, we're off to a good start! THANKS SO MUCH! But I didn't rest on my laurels...The biggest news of the day:I took a couple of hours off to meet with Nancy Hoffman, the curator of the Umbrella Cover Museum out on Peaks Island,... (Read More)

Peace Island update, July 20, 2018

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello!Wow- we are now about six hours into the new campaign, and we're already 66% funded!Thanks to everyone who has pitched in, over these few early hours of the campaign.  I feel more or less confident that we'll cover the remaining 34% over the... (Read More)

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