MINECRAFT CLONE PROGRESS

Project Overview

A 3D Minecraft-like game built in Python using the Ursina Engine (Panda3D). Features include procedural finite island generation with Perlin noise, standard 16x16 textures, a full 2D drag-and-drop inventory, block interactions, and basic NPCs. Approach: Test-Driven Development (TDD).

Phases

Phase 1: Setup & Dependencies (Done)

• Initialize Python environment and requirements.txt
• Set up testing framework (pytest)

Phase 2: Core Blocks & Textures (In Progress)

• Generate/obtain 16x16 textures (using Ursina default textures temporarily)
• Implement Block definitions via TDD

Phase 3: Terrain Generation (Done)

• Implement finite island Perlin noise generation via TDD

Phase 4: Player & Camera (Done)

• Implement player movement and interactions
• Implement God-view / POV camera toggle

Phase 5: Inventory System (Done)

• Implement 2D Drag-and-Drop inventory UI via TDD

Phase 6: NPCs & Entities (Done)

• Implement basic wandering NPCs

Phase 7: Integration & Playtesting (Done)

• Main game loop integration

Phase 8: Custom Textures & Advanced NPCs (Done)

• Generate procedurally created 16x16 pixel textures
• Expand NPC logic (gravity, terrain awareness, facing direction)

Phase 9: Terrain Decorations (Done)

• Procedurally generate trees (Wood and Leaves blocks)
• Procedurally generate rocks and minerals

Phase 10: Crafting & Tools (Done)

• Implement Crafting UI (toggled with 'E')
• Implement Tool logic (Pickaxe/Axe affects breaking speed)

Phase 11: Advanced NPCs (Done)

• Zombie entity (chases player)
• Villager entity (Trade UI on right-click)

Phase 12: Final Polish (Done)

• Add Lava, Gold, Diamond blocks
• Add Fish and Wandering Trader NPCs
• Add Hoe tool
• Add Enchanting System