We are nearing the completion of the initial early access version of the game. As you may recall, we had planned to release this version within the confines of 2023, but a series of artistic changes necessitated a significant rebuild of the game, leading to an expansion in production.
This change required a complete overhaul of all elements related to one of the game's two core mechanics, the logistics. In the previous designs, logistic interactions were conducted through a corkboard with full-screen UI panels outside your factory now executed over a 3D world model.
Transporting the weapons and ammunition you produce using roads, railways, or ships has now become much more enjoyable :)
This update in production will provide us with a significant work area to further develop the game in the future, at the cost of some time for now.
We will be sharing the game's release date in the next announcement. Thank you very much for your support and patience. <3 -Barkın
Devblog #6
Hello,
Let's take a brief look at the production aspect in this devblog:
Production:
The produced weapons have specific abilities;
These abilities are determined through the decisions we make during the weapon's production process by adding components to it. For example, below, you can see a few components sorted by their technologies.
Let's imagine we are making a rifle; if we attach the "basic iron sight" component, it is expected to have a much shorter range compared to the others.
Let's add a top-tier scope to this rifle instead of a basic iron sight. In that case, what would you expect? It could be an expectation for the range to increase significantly, but: However, it may also be necessary to reconsider the type of ammunition the scope would utilize to harness its full potential. In response to this change, if you still plan to use a 9mm bullet with the rifle, an improvement in accuracy rather than range should be expected.
If it weren't a rifle, on the contrary, a decrease in accuracy and reliability would be quite likely.
Compatibility:
You may have succeeded in producing the world's highest-range and incredibly accurate weapon, and you might be proud and jubilant about it! However, if that weapon doesn't align with where it's going to be used, all of this will be in vain.
Moreover, in addition to being a night operation, how effective can such a weapon be in a tight, challenging urban combat situation like a narrow street engagement? You can count individual hairs on your close-range enemy using the "microscope" on your weapon. But let's see how accurate you'll be with a weapon that can make incredibly precise shots from hundreds of meters away.
Of course, among those who use the weapon, there can still be soldiers with the exceptional ability to achieve superior success even in such mismatched environments, becoming heroes :)
Concept Art by Pelin Tekin
In conclusion, if you want to ensure the continuity of your sales, it would be more prudent to prioritize the effectiveness of the weapons you have and carefully select the weapons you send to the frontlines from your arsenal.
Nevertheless, if you have customers who are thirsty for weapons, sending them the scraps you have on hand could also be an option.
Until the next devblog; with love...
Devblog #5
Hello,
Game modes, or as we call them, Story Packages:
Discovery of Fission
We will offer multiple story packages at Firearms Factory. These packages are gameplay modes that depict specific historical periods, and come with a series of tasks and events that correspond to them.
Let's discuss the first story pack, called "Discovery of Fission" which we will present to players at Next Fest, before the game's release.
In the Discovery of Fission story package, as indicated in the above description, you will manage a German Weapons Factory during World War II, and more importantly, you will play a story in which you are responsible for the development of the German Atom Bomb Project.
In this context, you will be expected to complete tasks such as manufacturing weapons to be used in the occupation of key areas to gather all the materials required for the project, and safely transporting the materials to the factory.
World Wars
In addition to the story packages, we don't deprive you of the sandbox experience; there are also two separate game modes that allow you to completely manage your relationships with the world and the fate of the war with the factory you establish in the country of your choice.
In the World Wars game modes, you are trying to survive with your factory without any obligations or tasks that you have to follow.
In addition to the Discovery of Fission story package mentioned in the Devblog, we are also working on other packages, and we aim to develop and offer these packages to you during the early access period. As examples of a few ideas in our mind, we can mention ensuring the security of the Ottoman Railway, providing weapons for specific attacks to the Japanese Navy and Air Forces.
Lastly, we have updated the '2023' date on the store page to 'To be announced.' We are working tirelessly on the game and aiming to provide a seamless playable experience even in the early access phase. With this purpose in mind, we believe it is appropriate to allow for a slight delay in the game's release date if an unforeseen issue arises. We appreciate your patience.
Until the next devblog; with love...
Devblog #4
Hello,
Scavengers in the Firearms Factory;
Scavengers
Loading Screen by Pelin Tekin
Scavengers
Where will we scavenge?
- A supermarket or a shelled hospital full of potential enemies? - Now you can also be on an abandoned battlefield. Watch out for landmines.
What will we get?
- Food, medicine, First-aid kits, jewelry, fuel, and other valuables. - You should give tactical orders to your platoon correctly for your purposes.
What will we encounter with?
- Of course, the enemies and their leftovers. Landmines, weapons, and others. - You can also interact and trade with civilians in civilian areas.
Your Platoon
- You can equip your platoon with special weapons of your own making. - If you have enough defense and the ability to do damage, you can move through to the target area. - Ultimately, it would be best if you took good care of your platoon. You may experience losses, it may not be so easy to replace your lost skilled soldiers.
Concept Art by Pelin Tekin
See you in the next Devblog...
Devblog #3
Hello,
Logistics in the Firearms Factory;
Logistics
Loading Screen by Pelin Tekin
Logistics
Where are we heading to?
- To a designated seaport or to a barracks itself? - Is it urgent? So we take it to the frontline?
What are we supplying?
- Gun or ammo? Are we going to send the supply in a single run? - What if we lose the whole supply in a single ambush?
We are supplying with...?
- We are going to carry a serious load. Will the truck be able to carry it? Do we need a more powerful engine? - Maybe just high-octane fuel is enough to operate...
When are we arriving?
- This is a very complex subject. Maybe we don't want to arrive in time. The conflict may have slowed us down. Are we stuck in the mud? Are we going to just leave the truck and run away?
Concept Art by Pelin Tekin
See you in the next Devblog...
Devblog #2
Hello,
How do we produce the best weapon in Firearms Factory?
Gun Production
Loading Screen by Pelin Tekin
Gun Production
Where will this weapon be used?
- Is the weather scorching on the frontline, on the contrary, is there a dry and harsh cold? - Wet clay, mud, dust, rain, or snow; How is the weather there?
Who will use this weapon?
- Indeed, let's say you made the most suitable heavy machine for the frontline, but what if the people who will use it are paratroopers? Let's look at a different example; maybe the army that will use it is starving. You don't want to kill them.
Who will this weapon be used against?
- If the enemy has thick armor, it would not be good to design a weapon that does not have very good penetration, maybe you will have to be judged.
What were their expectations from this weapon??
- Let's say you have designed the lightest submachine gun. What if the belligerent you've sent the gun to is the defender? Will they run around in the trenches for no reason just because the gun is light?
Concept Art by Pelin Tekin
See you in the next Devblog...
Devblog #1
Hello,
We've not wanted to deprive awaiting players of the development progress for Firearms Factory therefore we started a Devblog series. We will talk about the systems, and mechanics that will exist in the game, without revealing their surprises.
Workers and Their Behaviors
- Name Surname: Ella Schläfler - Ethnicity : German - Blood Group: A rh (+)
Ella is a prisoner of war. Rumor has it that she attempted to ambush a Russian logistics network as a 3-women platoon and was captured as injured. Now, she works as a slave in a firearms factory that funds that logistics network. It seems that; The factory healed Ella's wounds and has made her be able to work again. They must have found a way to remind her of her favorite food and good old times. After all the trouble they went through, that factory may have acquired a considerable amount of German intelligence.
In Firearms Factory, it is possible to obtain workers in these and similar ways. Of course, if you want to keep on good terms with your state, you may have to give up some of them; or?
Workers and Their Behaviors
- Failure to adequately provide peace between workers can lead to bad results. - While creating your worker portfolio, you should pay attention to some issues. Ethnicity, blood type, etc. - Apart from taking care of the health of your workers, you should also take care of them. - The most productive worker may be the happy and healthy one. - Basically, all worker behavior is based on cultural/ethnic background.
See you in the next Devblog...
Over 1000 Wishlists! Thank You!
A huge thanks to the community as we hit the 1000 wishlists!
We are going to start posting Devblog very soon...
Please feel free to let me know what most excites you about the game. I love to hear from the community. You have great ideas!
