How do I change the mood or environment of my game?

Enhancing the mood or environment of your game can be an important step in making the game ‘your own’ and impact significantly the player’s experience. Here’s how to do it:

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Accessing and Using the Mood Device

• Locating the Mood Device: Once in the game, find the mood device next to the player’s plate.
• Exploring Preset Behaviors: Tap on the mood device to view a variety of pre-built behavior . You can select and modify these to alter your game’s backdrop.
• Biomes: The game world includes four distinct biomes, each with unique mood switches:
  • Lava Zone
  • Forest Zone
  • Snow Zone
  • City Zone

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Creating Custom Moods

You can create your own custom mood in addition to using presets.

1. Select the Mood Device: Tap on the mood device or any object in the game.
2. Open Details: Tap on “Details”.
3. Add Behavior: Select “Add a Behavior”.
4. Choose Trigger: For a mood that starts with the game, select “Game Starts” from the Trigger Section.
5. Modify Player Environment: In the “Effects” section, under “Player Environment”, you can:
   • Set Player’s Sky: Choose horizon color, clouds, stars, and their intensity.
   • Set Horizon: Adjust the color of the horizon, sky intensity, and skyline.
   • Set Sun: Determine the time of day, sun intensity, and color.
   • Set Weather: Choose between Rain, Snow, Cyber Rain, and Cyber Rainbow.
   • Set Fog: Add fog and adjust its thickness.
   • Set Snow: To add a snow layer to the ground, adjust the snow amount.

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Editing Tips for Moods

• Use a Hex Color Picker: This tool helps visualize the backdrop colors more accurately.
• Key Aspects to Consider: Focus on ‘intensity’ and ‘time of day’ to control the brightness and shadow effects in your backdrop.
• Playtesting: Regularly test your game to see how the mood changes impact the overall experience.