Master of Realms Development Timeline

April 2024 -

Scale and Recreating All core Hex tiles

Core Tile Development: Scale and Recreating All core Hex tiles.

UI/UX Overhaul: Ongoing UX design phase.

Development Tasks:

Started Converting core blueprint modules to C++.
Go through the existing functionalities and start planning overhauling the application.

May 2024 -

Entering UI Design, Started Implementation of UX into code and more

Core Tile Development: Continue enhancing core Hex tiles.

UI Integration and System Conversion: Finished the UX design phase, and started working on UI Design.

Development Tasks:

Convert more of the core blueprints to C++.
Separate Toolbar elements from toolbox and restructure.

June 2024 -

Refining Toolbox, Separating Toolbar, Refactoring existing file operations

Core Tile Development: Continued work on core Hex tiles.

UI Integration and System Conversion: Continue integration and conversion tasks.

Development Tasks:

Develop and refine "Tool Bar", "Tool Box" and "View Box" UX into Code.
Develop and refine "File Box", "Utility Box" UX into Code.

July 2024 -

Adding Single Tile and Asset Placement Functionalities

UI Integration and System Conversion: Continue with UI and system integration efforts.

Development Tasks:

Implement additional drawing type Single Tile Placement, Single Object Drawing and Placement.
Enhance Selection Tools and Add Context Menu functionalities.

August 2024 -

Refactor and Enchance Core Print functionalities and Viewbox Enchancements

Desert Vol. 1: Create Desert Tile Theme Assets.

Development Tasks:

Refactor and Enchance Core Print functionalities (2D Print, 3D Print)
Implement and Enhance Viwebox features (Grid options, Weather Effects, Particle Toggle)

September 2024 -

Implementing Settings and Steam Workshop Implementation Starts

UI Refinement : Continue to refine UI elements and user interactions.

Development Tasks:

Develop system settings (Graphics, Autosave etc).
Implement map sharing functionalities and community interaction tools (Steam Workshop Menu).

October 2024 -

Adding Browsing and Sharing Maps on Steam Workshop

Modern Vol. 1: Create Modern Tile Theme Assets.

Core Tile Development : Enhance the interaction between core tiles and thematic tiles.

UI Testing and Integration : Focus on integrating all UI components with the new themes

Development Tasks:

Implement Intersection Tiles for Path and wall.

November 2024 -

Final Tile Themes and Preparations

Apocalypse Vol. 1: Create Apocalypse Tile Theme Assets.

Final UI Adjustments and Beta Preparations : Ensure all UI elements are polished and functional for the beta release.

Development Tasks:

Address outstanding bugs.
Implement final features and ensure readiness for the public beta.

December 2024 -

Beta Testing Starts

Final Testing: Conduct thorough beta testing and gather feedback..

Final Adjustments : Address any remaining issues and refine the game based on feedback.

Beta Launch : Officially launch the closed beta version to the early access backers.