[Hoof]

I couldn't resist having another go at completing a game.

This will be a short and sweet sidescroller. No name yet, no promise of completion yet. This is only here as a reminder that I should stick it out with this game, because it's got the most hope of ever being seen by any mzxer besides myself.




Cheers, boyos!

<3, The Hoof.

[Sai'ke]

You've got a really interesting graphics style there but you probably know that already. It looks very dreamy.

I might be able to help you with custom made music, if you'd like and have something specific in mind.

Big ups!

[Micah]

Hoof, on Dec 12 2007, 02:57 PM, said:

... That's COOL.

[CJA]

awesome. are the white dots pickups?

[Tixus]

I'm a firm believer that solid colors can be used to make great looking graphics if done properly, and this just serves as proof. I'm hoping it does see the light of day, because it certainly has a nice look to it. Better than all my attempts at solid graphics, at any rate.

[Lachesis]

Reminds me of Knytt and WADF. Nice graphics!

[djtiesto]

Excellent graphics, I might have to get over my aversion to MZX sidescrollers and give this a try.

[Hoof]

Thanks for the support, fellas! I really do hope to finish this. I promise that it WILL be short, though.

As for the graphics, they're pleasant and simple. There's just enough variation that the game seems like it has SOME life of its own. I love making the graphics of a game, especially single char games like this. For most of my attempts at a game, it's the only part with which I'm pleased. The games usually fizzle out at the board design part. Now, I can actually make game engines that I'm happy with, a full set of graphics, pleasant palette, etc. But designing the boards...

However, this time, since the game is short, I actually drew out the entire game layout on paper. PROTIP: As another time-saver, use engines from other games that you've created. Especially the ones that no one will ever see!

A little advice for palettes: I try to keep like shades all in a row. Also, avoid increasing/decreasing all of the RGB components of a color to create shades. For the purples of my game here, it was more attractive to add/decrease the Blue component of each shade. Also, even though it's not evident, there are three shades of brown that complement the various purples. Some will not (WILL NOT) work with all of the purples. This is important to remember as well.

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awesome. are the white dots pickups?

Yes. They animate and make cute sounds too! They really aren't a major part of the game, though. It's more atmosphere than anything.

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Reminds me of Knytt and WADF. Nice graphics!

Good! I just played through both of those and Seiklus for inspiration.

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You've got a really interesting graphics style there but you probably know that already. It looks very dreamy.

I might be able to help you with custom made music, if you'd like and have something specific in mind.

Big ups! smile.gif

Awesome- I think I might have something in mind, if it's no trouble. I have the game music, but I think I might need a title screen something-or-other. I'll probably PM you.

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[Kom]

Are you sure you're making that in megazeux? it sure looks amazing.

[afkHideki]

That screenshot is very impressive. I'll be following your updates closely, if you don't mind. ;3

[Frobozz]

Nice graphics. This would be a great screenshot on the Wiki once the game is finished.

Question though - is that light blue spot water? If so, will it be animated any?

[T-Bone]

I'm really impressed with the overall look of that screenshot; chars + colors. I'll be sure to test this out once you release your first demo, or the finished product.

[Hoof]

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Question though - is that light blue spot water? If so, will it be animated any?

yes, that's water. actually I took the animation directly from Knytt Stories...

T-Bone: I won't make a demo; the game is too short. Hopefully, it won't take a long time to finish, though.

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[NoahSoft]

holy FUCK that looks awesome!
if you need music and saike cant do it for some reason id be down to make some for you!

[Genrok]

Those graphics look incredible.

[Hoof]

i'm doing something! i swear it! what was once to be a new years day sort of deal became a long term project. A.K.A. I drink too much. otherwise i would have gotten more done over christmas.

[Padz]

whats the deal with the round outline cut thing?! looking spiffing though

[KKairos]

Very awesome, Hoof. Hope you keep working on this.

Especially love the gradients.

[ShloobeR]

That looks awesome buddy!

Keep it up

[Hoof]

thanks, all. I'm pretty confident in saying that it is at LEAST 50% completed and playable. I'm trying a few things that are new to me, so everything is coming along at a slightly slower pace. The actual game itself should be a fun little jaunt. This is no epic title, just something cute and friendly.

To Do List:

1. Finish game design (~40% left)
2. Finish game intro/outro (~100% left)
3. Title the game (~100% left)
4. Create Title Screen (~100% left)
5. Game engines (~5% left)
6. Add Sounds/Musics (~20% left)
7. Optimize Sounds/Musics (~75% left)
8. Extras (~50% left)
9. Discard Unused Material (~100% left)
10. Test

[Koji]

damnit why you have to make us look bad seriously though <3 the graphics.

[Hoof]

today, i spent 5 minutes making a sign and a half. like a sign that the player reads. from opening the program, looking over my game, deciding what to do, copying the code from another robot, switching it to be relevant, to closing the program.... all of five minutes. all I could muster tonight.

now i'm drunk and the time it took me to write this, i could have made something good and/or better. pehh.

and this is the pace i'm going at, by the way. but i think i may complete something this time. goodnight.

p.s. any mzxers in the raleigh area? just curious.

[Koji]

Raleigh? Well I'm a bit to far south from there, but then this is a far overdue response I suppose, I'm in the charlotte area, GO THERE. ... however not like I actually have much of a night life. so maybe not.

[Hoof]

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now i'm drunk and the time it took me to write this, i could have made something good and/or better. pehh.

Geez. what was i thinking?


Anyway, I have made some progress. Notably this little creature here:



Koji: excellent. I tailgated a NASCAR race in Charlotte. It was awesomely hilarious. I'll have to let you know if I come that way again.

[Lachesis]

Hoof, on Jan 23 2008, 07:12 PM, said:

this little creature here:

Aww, that's cute. Does it eat you or something?

[Koji]

that lil guy is shockingly adorable yet dangerous looking somehow. And lol nascar, anyway I'll be sure to keep my ears pricked.

[Kom]

Wow, this game must have good graphics.

[Hoof]

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Aww, that's cute. Does it eat you or something?

He burps.

[asiekierka]

oh my god
i rate the graphics 100/10.
ideas are 1000/10
while you are 10000/10.

[NoahSoft]

So you're making Bubble Bobble?