+Andrew Davie Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I cannot hear any in-game sound in the youtube-video. Not implemented yet? Why are diamonds in triangle shape? The video does not have sound, but the game has amazing sound. The diamonds have exactly 4 pixels width to play with. If you can draw a good "diamond" shape 4 pixels wide, let me know! All choices made in the port are the best that Thomas and I have been able to come up with, given the limitations of the platform. I happen to like the diamonds! Cheers A How about this? OK. Now put a whole bunch together in (say) a 10x10 grid. Does it still look like diamonds? No! Cheers A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I cannot hear any in-game sound in the youtube-video. Not implemented yet? Why are diamonds in triangle shape? The video does not have sound, but the game has amazing sound. The diamonds have exactly 4 pixels width to play with. If you can draw a good "diamond" shape 4 pixels wide, let me know! All choices made in the port are the best that Thomas and I have been able to come up with, given the limitations of the platform. I happen to like the diamonds! Cheers A How about this? OK. Now put a whole bunch together in (say) a 10x10 grid. Does it still look like diamonds? No! Cheers A You never said anything about having them next to each other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 How about this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I like the diamonds just fine the way they are. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari2atari Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I am incredibly stoked about this. Incredibly. Next to Jumpman Jr., this was an all-time favorite as a kid. And there's music, too! And it's awesome! Hmm, Call of Duty:MW3 for $70+ or Boulder Dash for a 30-year old system for $70+ . . . . the choice is clear! (Uhmm, both, I guess!) -a2a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I don't see the harm in trying something different and seeing which looks the best on screen. I dont mind the current ones either, but maybe this will look a little bit better? It would also stop the naysayers who would say "but those aren't diamonds, they're triangles". I presume it wouldn't be hard for Andrew and Thomas to try this if they haven't already? This is what it would look like with multiple rows: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2600onsunnysideflnj Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Well I finally just registered. Basically because I MUST own a copy of one these. I love this came as a kid. It was my first ones on my 800XL Great job guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Andrew Davie Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Just a brief comment on the video. It appears to be jumpy and inconsistent in speed. The game itself shows none of these faults. It's just a poor video encoding. I think Al will be putting up a replacement video soon which will hopefully show the silky smooth gameplay better. Cheers A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Andrew Davie Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I don't see the harm in trying something different and seeing which looks the best on screen. I dont mind the current ones either, but maybe this will look a little bit better? It would also stop the naysayers who would say "but those aren't diamonds, they're triangles". I presume it wouldn't be hard for Andrew and Thomas to try this if they haven't already? This is what it would look like with multiple rows: Technically, not too difficult. However... trust me... I've been through dozens of iterations and we currently have the best that's been found. There's a youtube video showing an alternate diamond test. At this stage I really just want to settle down and move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 Just a brief comment on the video. It appears to be jumpy and inconsistent in speed. The game itself shows none of these faults. It's just a poor video encoding. I think Al will be putting up a replacement video soon which will hopefully show the silky smooth gameplay better. Cheers A Yes, I'll be taking a new video tomorrow and posting it. Won't know how "smooth" it'll be until I have it done. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I don't see the harm in trying something different and seeing which looks the best on screen. I dont mind the current ones either, but maybe this will look a little bit better? It would also stop the naysayers who would say "but those aren't diamonds, they're triangles". I presume it wouldn't be hard for Andrew and Thomas to try this if they haven't already? This is what it would look like with multiple rows: Technically, not too difficult. However... trust me... I've been through dozens of iterations and we currently have the best that's been found. There's a youtube video showing an alternate diamond test. At this stage I really just want to settle down and move on. I guess its easy for me to sit here and throw around possibilities. You and Thomas are probably exhausted from getting this to where it is and as with all these projects, where you are reaching the end you just want to finish it off. At the end of the day its up to you as to whether you want to trial it out or not and I wonuldnt be upset either way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntavio Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Please put me down if there is a pre-order list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I'm down like a clown for the pre-order list on this title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 This is fantastic! I'm in for one as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I'll buy one also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4ever2600 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 That is AWESOME! Incredible work guys! Please put me down for one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amstari Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Awesome! I'll be ordering one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Great work guys, put me down for a copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schizophretard Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I will pay now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorsten Günther Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 If my English skills don't fail me, this is not a pre-order thread. Instead, this masterpiece will be available through the store only. As much as I want a copy, I will wait till this is available for purchase. Thorsten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schizophretard Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 If my English skills don't fail me, this is a limited run of only 250 copies. If it wasn't so limited then I would be more patient. Until then, I'm willing to pay now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Andrew Davie Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I don't see the harm in trying something different and seeing which looks the best on screen. I dont mind the current ones either, but maybe this will look a little bit better? It would also stop the naysayers who would say "but those aren't diamonds, they're triangles". I presume it wouldn't be hard for Andrew and Thomas to try this if they haven't already? This is what it would look like with multiple rows: Now, I really don't want to get into much of a discussion about this, because this is a thread *announcing* the game will be available for Christmas. It's not an "in development" thread. The game is finished. However, I do appreciate you have taken some time to try out variations... and so to show you what your diamond looks like, here's a screen-shot of both types together. As I said, I have tried many variants -- I'm happy with the existing version. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Andrew Davie Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 If my English skills don't fail me, this is a limited run of only 250 copies. If it wasn't so limited then I would be more patient. Until then, I'm willing to pay now. To be totally clear, our agreement with First Star Software Inc., is for production of 250 copies only. Cheers A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 As I said, I have tried many variants -- I'm happy with the existing version. I agree - the key is they have to be clearly and quickly discernible while playing the game, and they are. The space between them also helps keep the playfield from getting cluttered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I'd love to buy this, but $75 is too rich for my blood right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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