So finally after a few weeks of tweaks, Avatoon 1.1 is finally done, built and released to the public. I originally was gonna settle with posting a new version with just the Global Input added, but I decided to experiment a bit more, and I learned a bit more how Godot's UI creation works, and thus decided to overhaul the UI visually.

Hopefully now it looks better and easier to the eyes. But since I went through the effort of redoing the UI, I figured why stop there. May as well fix some issues I found on the original release.

Sometimes, when the PC lags, the audio input gets off sync, resulting in the model delaying in shifting frames based on my voice. So I added a quick "resync mic" command to fix that. Hopefully it works.

Next, I made it so the window itself can now be scaled, wither with the mouse, or with a new set of options I added in the also new "Adjust" popup menu. And lastly, I added another option in the "Adjust" menu that lets you choose the input device. With those major bits down, I made some final QOL changes and here it is!

I'm happy with how it looks now, and I think it will not be the end of its development just yet, though I will pause it for a while, as I want to participate in a game jam and maybe spend time on doing personal projects.

Here's a full changelog of what's been added and/or tweaked in Avatoon v1.1:

-Global input has been implemented.

-Visual overhaul of UI.

-Window size can now be scaled.

-New "Adjust" menu added.

-Window size can be changed in "Adjust" menu.

-Resync Mic command added (by pressing Numpad. or through the "Adjust" menu)

-Audio input devices can now be selected in the "Adjust" menu.

-Changelog added in "Help" menu.

-Controls window has been updated.

-About window has been updated.

-Other QOL changes (file and audio notifs, save warnings, etc.)

Now as for a plans for a possible 1.2 release, here's what I have planned so far.

-Animated frames (through single file or sprite sheets)

-Background options (with a default, color or custom BG)

-More transition options (varies between some preset ideas or a custom animated one)

-Fully developed "Configurations" for more control of the software.

-Draggable avatar.

-Some QOL and presentation changes.

Alright. That is all for now. I'm going to bed, have a good night.