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| 25 OCT 2002 at 11:18am |
psybafireSpace Cadet
Posts : 194
Joined: 18 OCT 2002
Status : Online | looks great man! before i found this site i was adventure starved. i had no friends who likes the genre and lived in a place where adventure games are hard to get hold of. THANK YOU SO MUCH! to the creators of this site the members, and this bloke here who is making his own adventure games! this site is the best.
*off to download game*
[b]Its boring, there isn't any action at all. You walk around picking up things and using them with other items. You walk around and use the item on something. Walking around and talking to people is really lame, what about some shooting or something[/b]~[i]APuddleduck[/i]&&
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| 25 OCT 2002 at 11:43am |
alkis21Schattenjger
Posts : 2112
Joined: 23 OCT 2002
Location: GR
Status : Offline | Thanks for your enthusiasm, I'll be waiting for you comments.
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| 25 OCT 2002 at 1:23pm |
psybafireSpace Cadet
Posts : 194
Joined: 18 OCT 2002
Status : Online | it is really enjoyable once you get used to the interface! i cant wait to play the whole thing! i loved the password puzzle! well done
how near completsion are you?
how many chapters are there?
keep up all the good work!
[b]Its boring, there isn't any action at all. You walk around picking up things and using them with other items. You walk around and use the item on something. Walking around and talking to people is really lame, what about some shooting or something[/b]~[i]APuddleduck[/i]&&
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| 25 OCT 2002 at 1:37pm |
psybafireSpace Cadet
Posts : 194
Joined: 18 OCT 2002
Status : Online | just finished it this second, it really funny. esp the music in the car!!
e-mail me when the full version is out please , psybafire@hotmail.com
ill take the demo to my mates house, he likes homemade games a lot.
[b]Its boring, there isn't any action at all. You walk around picking up things and using them with other items. You walk around and use the item on something. Walking around and talking to people is really lame, what about some shooting or something[/b]~[i]APuddleduck[/i]&&
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| 25 OCT 2002 at 2:15pm |
alkis21Schattenjger
Posts : 2112
Joined: 23 OCT 2002
Location: GR
Status : Offline | You finished it in two hours??? I'm impressed.. I mean the demo is not difficult but you have no idea how many people get stuck. Did you figure out the hidden message on the computer screen? And if yes, did you manage to do as it said? Although there are no dead ends in the game, moving on without soliving all the puzzles is possible.
Gimme more please.. what else did you like? What didn't you?
I'm halfway to completion and I'm quite satisfied by what I've done so far. I can't tell you the number of chapters yet as I'm not sure myself.
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| 26 OCT 2002 at 5:23pm |
psybafireSpace Cadet
Posts : 194
Joined: 18 OCT 2002
Status : Online | "You finished it in two hours I'm impressed.. I mean the demo is not difficult but you have no idea how many people get stuck."
*psybafires head gets bigger*
i got stuck for a few mins on the password question. i was trying the release date on the film poster and the road they live on.
Did you figure out the hidden message on the computer screen?
nope what was it?
do you mean on the word document? yeah i got that straight away. i was tying to disconnect the curtan to get it but i found out i didnt need it
And if yes, did you manage to do as it said? Although there are no dead ends in the game, moving on without soliving all the puzzles is possible.
Gimme more please.. what else did you like? What didn't you?
i thought it was slightly easy, but thats understandable seeing as it was right at the begining of the game.
but one thing you do have to look at tho is making all the possible exits from a room clearly visable with a symbol or something.. i didnt have much of a problem with it but i did wounder what i missed out on
"I'm halfway to completion and I'm quite satisfied by what I've done so far. I can't tell you the number of chapters yet as I'm not sure myself."
is the whole chapter thing a good idea? i think it is but you might want to think about what others will say about it.
overall i am really impressed i found it really funny. i think you should make a website just for the game, and get a decent domain name.. freeservers.com has som epretty good ones and they are free.
i cant wait to play the whole thing!...
[b]Its boring, there isn't any action at all. You walk around picking up things and using them with other items. You walk around and use the item on something. Walking around and talking to people is really lame, what about some shooting or something[/b]~[i]APuddleduck[/i]&&
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| 27 OCT 2002 at 11:24pm |
alkis21Schattenjger
Posts : 2112
Joined: 23 OCT 2002
Location: GR
Status : Offline | You'll be glad to know that in newer versions the Walk icon changes to an 'Exit' sign when placed above an exit. It was a pain in the butt to make it happen but everybody asked for it so I sat down and wrote the code.
As for the beginning being easy, I like games that don't get too hard very soon before you get the chance to get accustomed to the general idea. Don't worry, you'll be begging for hint later on.
As for an Other Worlds web page, I don't know if it's worth the trouble I mean how many people are going to play it? For instance, this is an adventure forum and yet you are the only one who tried it.
I'll pm you about the puzzle you missed.
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| 28 OCT 2002 at 3:30am |
MichalNGrand Inquisitor
Posts : 7058
Joined: 14 SEP 2003
Status : Online | So does that make me the second?
The game is kinda neat. Reminds me so much of all the classics... of course it took me only about one hour to finish. The only thing I couldn't figure out pretty much right away was getting into the mansion - I simply overlooked the fact that the gate bars were not uniformly spaced.
I must have overlooked the secret message on the computer too. But since sis said something about getting into the computer and certain time... well, there was this stopped clock on the wall... so that was the first password I tried after '1234'. I was honestly surprised that it worked
So when's the next chapter coming out?
I forgot my sig.
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| 28 OCT 2002 at 11:38am |
alkis21Schattenjger
Posts : 2112
Joined: 23 OCT 2002
Location: GR
Status : Offline | Thanks Michael. OW won't be released in chapters, the next public version will be the full game. In the meantime, feel free to propose as many improvements/suggestions as you like.
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| 28 OCT 2002 at 11:47am |
alkis21Schattenjger
Posts : 2112
Joined: 23 OCT 2002
Location: GR
Status : Offline | Originally Posted By MichalN (28 OCT 2002 3:30am)
I simply overlooked the fact that the gate bars were not uniformly spaced.
'Not uniformly spaced'... what a nice quote! Mind if I use it in the game? :
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| 28 OCT 2002 at 6:36pm |
Evil OneIntergalactic Janitor
Posts : 12
Joined: 25 OCT 2002
Status : Online | I managed to play the game until the second chapter - then I just had to use ctrl+alt+del to get back to Win, because there was actually no way in getting ahead of this "Chapter Two" screen. So is there a special combination to be pressed in order to continue the game? I have no idea how I got ahead of the first chapter screen, but when I restarted the game, then I couldn't get ahead of it anymore too.
As for being stuck - the only thing this far was finding a room with a computer
It took me many exploring to actually realise that there's an exit at the bottom of the screen inside the house. So putting those "exit" signs to all the available doors/exits in the full version of the game, is really a good thing.
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| 28 OCT 2002 at 7:11pm |
MichalNGrand Inquisitor
Posts : 7058
Joined: 14 SEP 2003
Status : Online | Originally Posted By alkis21 (28 OCT 2002 11:46am)
'Not uniformly spaced'... what a nice quote! Mind if I use it in the game? :
I don't mind at all, go ahead.
I forgot my sig.
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| 28 OCT 2002 at 9:05pm |
mbc841Space Cadet
Posts : 194
Joined: 10 OCT 2002
Status : Online | I really enjoyed playing this game - and I'm usually happier with 1st person games. I think I got stuck more than others, because I couldn't leave the house in the beginning. I've got the car keys, but everytime I try to use the car, the message says I don't need to. I'll keep exploring the house further.
I loved it when you pet the cat and he purrs, and then after you feed the cat and you go to pet it, he sounds angry, and the message said never mess with an eating cat. This cracked me up.
Keep up the good work ! !
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| 30 OCT 2002 at 9:16am |
alkis21Schattenjger
Posts : 2112
Joined: 23 OCT 2002
Location: GR
Status : Offline | Evil, which version did you download? If you got the DOS version try the Windows version instead. Which sound card do you have?
And Milly is a she, thank you.
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| 30 OCT 2002 at 11:50am |
Evil OneIntergalactic Janitor
Posts : 12
Joined: 25 OCT 2002
Status : Online | I only downloaded the Windows version.
Actually I already solved my problem - I just had to wait until that "Chapter" screen disappears by itself. So I was curious about it and tried it again later and clicked both mouse buttons, pressed Esc, Enter etc. and then I couldn't get ahead with the game. I dunno if it's a bug or if it's just a conflict with my computer/configuration, but you should check it out.
Anyway, I managed to complete the demo. It was really easy, IMO, but as you said that it gets harder later on - then it's ok.
One question though - what was the purpose of that bum? You said before that it's impossible to get ahead without solving all the puzzles, but there's a way to get into the mansion without giving the money to the bum. So if he's help is needed afterwards but I haven't given him the money, will I get stuck?
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| 5 NOV 2002 at 11:52am |
alkis21Schattenjger
Posts : 2112
Joined: 23 OCT 2002
Location: GR
Status : Offline | No you will never get stuck, there are no dead ends in my game. However, the more puzzles you neglect to solve as you go along, the more difficult alternative solutions you will have to find. It's my way of rewarding the careful player.
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| 27 DEC 2002 at 7:13pm |
RpauPrivate Detective
Posts : 439
Joined: 15 NOV 2002
Status : Online | Hi, really nice screenshoots . I will be downloading soon. As a fan of amaeur adventures I can't miss this game...
“even the lover of the myth is in a sense a lover of wisdom, for the myth is composed of wonders”
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| 29 DEC 2002 at 11:16pm |
alkis21Schattenjger
Posts : 2112
Joined: 23 OCT 2002
Location: GR
Status : Offline | Thank you, I'll be waiting for your impressions.
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| 30 DEC 2002 at 4:52pm |
RpauPrivate Detective
Posts : 439
Joined: 15 NOV 2002
Status : Online | Originally Posted By alkis21 (29 DEC 2002 11:15pm)
I'll be waiting for your impressions.
Hi, I really enjoyed playing your game!!! I chose the windows version and played in a PIII 1ghz. I had no problems installing but a few crashes during playing (specially in the close-up of the hood). The games runs smooth and loading times are reasonable. It took me about an hour and a half to reach the end. The story is quite good, but I think that the start is a bit rushed. I liked the style of the texts. They are clear and do not involve use of jargon (Is my opinion that an amateur developer should consider that his/her game can played everywhere, for example I am from Argentina, and the type of English must recognized this issue). The conversation at the end is really hilarious!!. I hope the rest of the game will maintain this type of humour!!. When considering the puzzles, they are quite easy, but I think they will became harder as the games progresses.
I would suggest changing the design logos for the "load", "save", etc, that appear in the top bar. Another suggestion is to include a sign to indicate where you can live the rooms (I think I have read in another post you have already made this change, Could it be possible?).
In summary, your game is a very good one, quite above the average for the ones made with AGS (and I have played a lot of them). I look ahead expectantly to the final version!!!!
“even the lover of the myth is in a sense a lover of wisdom, for the myth is composed of wonders”
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| 31 DEC 2002 at 8:51pm |
alkis21Schattenjger
Posts : 2112
Joined: 23 OCT 2002
Location: GR
Status : Offline | Thanks for your encouraging words my friend. My replies to your comments:
Originally Posted By Rpautassi (30 DEC 2002 4:52pm)
The story is quite good, but I think that the start is a bit rushed.
That's because the introduction is missing! I will add one later.
The conversation at the end is really hilarious!!. I hope the rest of the game will maintain this type of humour!!.
I'm doing the best I can.
When considering the puzzles, they are quite easy, but I think they will became harder as the games progresses.
Indeed it gets harder, I didn't want to discourage inexperienced players with early tough puzzles. The next chapter is quite challenging.
I would suggest changing the design logos for the "load", "save", etc, that appear in the top bar. Another suggestion is to include a sign to indicate where you can live the rooms (I think I have read in another post you have already made this change, Could it be possible?).
That's right, the whole pop-up menu was redesigned and it's much clearer now, and there's a sign for every exit when you move the cursor on it.
In summary, your game is a very good one, quite above the average for the ones made with AGS (and I have played a lot of them). I look ahead expectantly to the final version!!!!
You and I both mate, you and I both.
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| 1 JAN 2003 at 11:39pm |
AndromusGuild Master
Posts : 5538
Joined: 6 NOV 2002
Status : Offline | I've just finished your game, the first I've played that used AGS, and I was impressed. The Chapter 2 conversation had me laughing the whole time, and I liked the little touches you added: The extra responses when I used items in odd places, the various comments about your house, and how could I not like a game has references to 7th Guest, Monkey Island and Spaceballs! The only thing that disappointed me about the game is that it ended so soon, but I'm glad to hear you're working on finishing it up! Keep up the good work! (Now, I just have to go back and figure out what that hidden computer message meant before the next release...)
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| 2 JAN 2003 at 1:00pm |
alkis21Schattenjger
Posts : 2112
Joined: 23 OCT 2002
Location: GR
Status : Offline | My loyal beta testers (including Aya_brea) and I will work night and day to give you satisfaction. I'm impressed that someone caught the Spaceballs reference! I loved that joke!
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| 2 JAN 2003 at 8:41pm |
MA@NIntergalactic Janitor
Posts : 56
Joined: 25 DEC 2002
Status : Online | I've finished the demo yesterday...It was GREATT!!
I did it in 45 min ......i got stuck a little at the computer password fase and at the mansion gate .
I was surprised to find out that the game also works in Windows Xp (Professional)..
The graphiks aren't so bad..the caracters look like Leisure suit Larry 3 caracters...but the bakground is okay.
The conversation in the beggining of Chapter II was hillarious...(really liked that code thing 1-2-3-4-5-6)
I dunno if this is a flaw or my computer is banged up...but when I got at the mansion...I couldn't return to the house...and whazzup with that bum??
Still the game was great...keep up the good work and gimme a mesage when the full version is finished(at least an updated version)
P.S. ...Nice car...
...oh..I really ,really hate Myst (I really enjoyed that crack about it)
Don't ask me for a hand !!
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| 4 JAN 2003 at 8:00am |
alkis21Schattenjger
Posts : 2112
Joined: 23 OCT 2002
Location: GR
Status : Offline | Originally Posted By MA@N (2 JAN 2003 8:41pm)
I was surprised to find out that the game also works in Windows Xp (Professional)..
Unfortunately, it doesn't anymore. For some reason, I've been unable to create Windows executables after some point at the game, the game crashes on every machine. I'm afraid the full version will be DOS only.
I dunno if this is a flaw or my computer is banged up...but when I got at the mansion...I couldn't return to the house...
It's neither. You're not supposed to return.
and whazzup with that bum??
I don't know, what do you think?
Still the game was great...keep up the good work and gimme a mesage when the full version is finished
Thanks, I'll do that.
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