Mechanics
The building system comprises several key components working in harmony:
Block Selection Interface
A dedicated menu for easily selection of building blocks.
The menu is in a basic in-development form.
Note: Additionally it features a weight icon which is a mechanic that would have been factored later when movement parts are added.
Ghost Preview System
An interactive cursor mechanism displays a transparent preview of the selected block, allowing precise placement visualization before commitment.
The ghost preview is placed on a projected line (Ray Trace) from the camera forward (middle of the screen) to the ground.
Dynamic Animations
Smooth scaling animations provide visual feedback when blocks are placed or removed, enhancing user experience and spatial awareness.
Rotation Controls
Players can rotate blocks 180 degrees relative to the target surface, offering flexibility in construction orientation.
The rotation is done by scrolling the mouse wheel. or pressing the R key.
Connection Validation
An intelligent validation system ensures structural integrity by:
- Verifying connections between adjacent blocks
- Highlighting disconnected blocks in red
- Managing specialized connection points (e.g., slopes with restricted connection faces)
