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Building a Farm Sim prototype with Godot and Claude Code.
Source code: https://github.com/alanops/farmsim

● 🌾 Farm Sim Devlog - From Zero to Harvest in One Session!

What We Built

Created a complete 3D farming simulation in Godot 4.4 with advanced time and weather
systems!

🚀 Core Features Implemented

Player System

3D character controller with WASD movement + jump
Inventory system (seeds & money)
Character shadow for visual polish
Anti-fall system (auto-reset if you fall off the map)

Farming Mechanics

Grid-based crop planting (F key)
4-stage crop growth: Seed → Sprout → Growing → Mature
Visual growth progression with size and color changes
Harvesting system (G key) - $20 per crop
Smart collision detection prevents planting on occupied tiles

Advanced Time System

Day/Night Cycle: 2 minutes = 1 game day
Realistic Sun Movement: Dynamic directional lighting with shadows
4 Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter (28 days each)
Time Display: 12-hour format with AM/PM
Crop Growth: Now based on days, not seconds (3 days to maturity)

Dynamic Weather System

3 Weather Types: Sunny, Cloudy, Rainy
Seasonal Weather Patterns:
Summer: 60% sunny, 25% cloudy, 15% rain
Winter: 20% sunny, 50% cloudy, 30% rain
Visual Effects: Rain particles, dynamic lighting changes
Seasonal Lighting: Warm summer sun, cool winter light

Economic System

Seed Store: Buy seeds for $10 each
Profit Loop: Plant ($10) → Harvest ($20) = $10 profit per crop
Resource Management: Start with 10 seeds, $100
Sustainable Gameplay: Always able to earn more money for seeds

UI & Polish

Large Informative Panel: Shows all vital stats
Real-time Updates: Seeds, money, time, season
Stylized Design: Rounded corners, shadows, hover effects
Restart Function: Reset everything to starting state
Visual Feedback: Console messages for all actions

🛠️ Technical Achievements

Modular Architecture

Separate scripts for each system (Player, Farm Grid, Weather, Time, UI)
Signal-based communication between systems
Group-based node finding for loose coupling

Performance Optimizations

Efficient crop growth checking (day-based, not frame-based)
Particle system only active during rain
Smart UI updates using signals

Code Quality

Clean GDScript with proper error handling
Consistent naming conventions
Well-documented functionality

🎮 Gameplay Loop

1. Start: 10 seeds, $100, Spring Day 1
2. Plant: Use F key to place seeds on farm grid
3. Wait: Crops grow over 3 in-game days
4. Harvest: Press G near mature crops for $20 each
5. Expand: Buy more seeds and repeat
6. Survive: Manage resources through changing seasons

🌟 Visual Highlights

Dynamic Lighting: Sun moves realistically across sky
Weather Effects: Rain particles with atmospheric lighting
Seasonal Atmosphere: Different light colors per season
Character Shadow: Realistic ground shadow follows player
Growth Animation: Crops visually grow and change color

🔧 Development Stats

Time: Single development session
Files Created: 7 scripts + scene files
Lines of Code: ~400+ lines total
Engine: Godot 4.4 with GDScript

🎯 What Makes This Special

This isn't just a basic farming game - it's a complete ecosystem with:
Interconnected Systems: Weather affects lighting, time drives growth
Realistic Progression: Multi-day crop cycles create anticipation
Economic Balance: Carefully tuned profit margins
Visual Polish: Professional UI and lighting effects
Scalable Design: Easy to add new crops, seasons, weather types

Perfect foundation for expanding into a full farming simulation game! 🚜

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