I know a lot of people are waiting but I wanted to give you a quick update:

Currently I’m fleshing out Multiplayer features.  This is one of the biggest components of Exit Path so I want to make sure I get it right.  So far I’ve included way too many features and I am currently pruning the ones that are causing me problems or seem like they’ll hurt more than help the game.

Here is the menu as of today, I cut the top off because I haven’t quite finished the very top portion of the screen.  But below you’ll see a new interface, complete with new Chat, Next Up, And Kudos areas to help you keep track of your stats.  Also note that more stats (including your Win Ratio) is now displayed to all users.

Also, if you are logged in it will show your nation’s flag.

Overall progress is good, if not slow.  I’ve been trying my best to get this thing to beta but it seems like each time I get closer I end up running into 10 more issues.  So while I’m not *quite* to beta yet, we will be soon!  I keep saying that but I honestly am getting closer.

It’s March, and there is a few things going on this month.

We’re starting out with Flash Gaming Summit in San Francisco, CA.  I spoke last year at the event but now have the honour of showing up and listening to other people talk.  Last year someone was giving out wicked awesome finger puppets, I’m hoping they show up again.  Also I would love to hear what the community is up to, and to catch up with fellow developers and portals.

I’ve busted open a few new projects.  The first project is a multiplayer game, my first one I’ve ever attempted.  So far it’s rolling along fine, and it’ll be a bit tough to finish but I’m on it.  Lots of spikes and pointy things.  There will also be a single player mode for people who want to go solo.  I will need beta testers in a few weeks.  The second is still in the think tank, but I’m thinking something a bit less ambitious and a bit more heavy skill-based.

On the homefront I’m attempting to finish my taxes and trying to figure out why my back hurts so much.  Both seem to be incredibly painful at the moment and I hope I can find a way to get both of them not feeling so awful.

And finally, Bagel turned 1 on Sunday.  He’s now officially more cat than kitten.  Picture related: