Development Timeline and Features

January 14, 2025

• First Commit:
  • Initialized the project.
  • Added map, light, camera, and FPP/TPP controls.
  • Searched extensively for a proper Among Us character model.

January 15, 2025

• Preloader and Loading Bar:

  • Added a preloader component with a loading bar to preload assets for a smoother user experience.

• Game Enhancements:

  • Introduced UI components and implemented stamina management in the game.

January 16, 2025

• Multiplayer Functionality:

  • Added multiplayer support with Colyseus integration and improved character model handling.

• Character Model Loading:

  • Streamlined model loading for multiplayer and character components using GLTFLoader and removed unnecessary model cloning.

January 17, 2025

• Camera Improvements:

  • Adjusted camera position and offset for a smoother third-person view (for development only).

• PointerLockControls Enhancements:

  • Updated camera rotation thresholds for better camera control.

• Minimap Component:

  • Added a minimap component to the game UI.

January 18, 2025

• Starting Page and Chat UI:

  • Added a starting page that asks for the player’s name before entering the scene.

• Chat UI:

  • Added a chat interface with multiplayer room context integration.

• Chat Enhancements:

  • Introduced auto-scroll for a better chat experience.
  • Improved message styling and added custom scrollbar styling.

• Name Validation:

  • Added name validation on the starting page to prevent the use of banned names (names reserved for development).

January 19, 2025

• Banned Names:

  • Added "system" to the list of banned names.
  • Simplified the error message when invalid names are entered.

• Game Performance Enhancements:

  • Optimized player controls and overall game performance.

January 25, 2025

• Environment Setup:

  • Removed the Sky component from the game for visual improvement.
  • Adjusted fog parameters to enhance the environment’s atmosphere.

• Map Models:

  • Updated map models in both the preloader and map components for better visual quality.
  • Added a collider model to improve collision handling within the map.

January 30, 2025

• Room Management:
  • Implemented room management features.
  • Added Room creation and joining feature to the game.

February 1, 2025

• Name Generator Update:

  • Enhanced random name generation by adding new adjectives and nouns for more variety in player names.

• Styles and Structure Refactor:

  • Updated Landing page and loading page styles to improve UI presentation.