CloakeD Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 (edited) TwentySixHundred,This is so sad to read as a fellow programmer,Hope at the very least you learnt from this project an will use that knowledge in the future. Edited November 6, 2020 by CloakeD 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NostAlgae37 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 On 11/6/2020 at 6:58 AM, TwentySixHundred said: Thanks to everyone who had shown interest. There is a few reasons and i guess after seeing that comment it was the straw that broke the camels back. Basically i have had self doubt about the game, for one my biggest gripe is screen to screen transitions. I really feel it's not much of a platformer and lacks that wow appeal when there is no screen scrolling. I know it's possible however im not sure with the engine i have whether it would work. If i managed to implement the feature there would probably be flicker due to fetching alphadata from other banks. I could probably reduce flicker by loading three or more screens at one given time into RAM but there would probably still be flicker or slowdowns. The other reason is lack of originality like mentioned, other then level design. It's not a one for one port so kind of bothers me if im just wasting my time creating a subpar game. It's basically a game i had fond memories of and never noticed it's similarities to Super Mario Bros I just don't know and have self doubts for the reasons i had mentioned above. I may decide to pick it up again although motivation for the project is fairly low at this point. I have a few other projects im having fun with that also lack originality lol. Think that's my problem as i tend to recreate games i have fond memories of. Anyway thanks for the kind words guys ? Don't let me dissuade you... If you and others enjoyed this game and would like to see a port of it, by all means continue with it. My remarks were more of a commentary on the "copycat software culture" that was prevalent at that time in both the arcade and home video game markets, and how amusing it is to look back at it now through the prism of time. So don't be so sensitive about it and carry on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 5 minutes ago, NostAlgae37 said: Don't let me dissuade you... If you and others enjoyed this game and would like to see a port of it, by all means continue with it. My remarks were more of a commentary on the "copycat software culture" that was prevalent at that time in both the arcade and home video game markets, and how amusing it is to look back at it now through the prism of time. So don't be so sensitive about it and carry on. Too late you blew it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NostAlgae37 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 (edited) On 11/8/2020 at 12:09 PM, Jinks said: Too late you blew it!! I didn't blow anything. I didn't care about the game in the first place (obviously), just like I'm sure that you wouldn't care about some that I am jazzed about. But if you still want the programmer to continue working on it, set up a poll or something and see if you can persuade him to continue. BTW, I'm not exactly a fan of Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest either, but that shouldn't prevent you and the zillions of others who like it from enjoying it wholeheartedly and laughing at my apparent lack of good taste. Different strokes for different folks, people, otherwise we'd have quite a boring world if we all agreed on absolutely everything (hive-mind thinking). Edited November 10, 2020 by NostAlgae37 typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 Added to WIP: Binary Land by @CloakeD 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Need to add Plink!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 19 hours ago, Jinks said: Need to add Plink!! Thanks for the heads up! Plink was added on Oct 18th, I've linked the listing to the AA forum thread now. ? - James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 Added to WIP: City Sim by @TwentySixHundred Unnamed RPGish Board Game by @vhzc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloakeD Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 (edited) City Sim is an ambitious project,cool to see this type of game on 7800.Unnamed RPGish Board Game looks good to. Edited November 15, 2020 by CloakeD 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 Added to WIP: Chase by @Lillapojkenpåön 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 On 11/15/2020 at 2:36 PM, ZeroPage Homebrew said: Unnamed RPGish Board Game by @vhzc Updated name and link: Knight Guy on Board: 30 Squares of Fate by @vhzc 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloakeD Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 @ZeroPage HomeBrew,Seen this today not sure if just a test or will turn into a game. 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, CloakeD said: @ZeroPage HomeBrew,Seen this today not sure if just a test or will turn into a game. Nice find @CloakeD! Added to WIP: Baron Lovejoy Travels in Time by @Turbo Laser Lynx Edited November 18, 2020 by ZeroPage Homebrew 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Laser Lynx Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, CloakeD said: @ZeroPage HomeBrew,Seen this today not sure if just a test or will turn into a game. Hi guys, I'm not sure yet either, it's supposed to be a long term game project for many old systems. Of course I would want to finish it, because I'm really fascinated by the 7800, but in reality it takes a lot of energy, time and commitment to finish even a small game alone (and I'm all over the place), so let's see if I can manage to pull of at least one version for starters or if I was completely megalomanic when conceiving the idea. So far it's been mostly an adventure into learning about graphics modes, technical details, tools and development for a whole bunch of old computers and consoles. Getting the game to the point the 7800 version is now, is the fun part, learning about graphic modes, sprite movement, sprite animation, platform collission, collectable collision, sfx & music (c64, vic-20, plus/4 and 7800 are all at about this point). After that comes a lot of the more (for me at least) boring stuff, game states, bank switching, pal/ntsc compatibility, creating content i.e. level design etc. so it's really easy hitting an inspiration wall at that point. Looking to get a hold of a dragonfly cartridge when it's released though, it really boosts inspiration if you can test your game on real hardware. Edited November 18, 2020 by Turbo Laser Lynx 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 Added to WIP: UniWarS by Bob DeCrescenzo @PacManPlus 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SearsRoebuck Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 On 11/6/2020 at 6:58 AM, TwentySixHundred said: Thanks to everyone who had shown interest. There is a few reasons and i guess after seeing that comment it was the straw that broke the camels back. Very sorry to hear this. I fully intended to preorder this title. I hope you'll change your mind at some point - when I first saw the news, I thought uh oh Michael Denio wasn't a fan! At least it wasn't that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloakeD Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) If a person cannot program and doesn't like a project from a programmer it's best to skip the thread instead of making comments. Edited November 19, 2020 by CloakeD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Pat Brady Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 21 hours ago, Turbo Laser Lynx said: Hi guys, I'm not sure yet either, it's supposed to be a long term game project for many old systems. Of course I would want to finish it, because I'm really fascinated by the 7800, but in reality it takes a lot of energy, time and commitment to finish even a small game alone (and I'm all over the place), so let's see if I can manage to pull of at least one version for starters or if I was completely megalomanic when conceiving the idea. So far it's been mostly an adventure into learning about graphics modes, technical details, tools and development for a whole bunch of old computers and consoles. Getting the game to the point the 7800 version is now, is the fun part, learning about graphic modes, sprite movement, sprite animation, platform collission, collectable collision, sfx & music (c64, vic-20, plus/4 and 7800 are all at about this point). After that comes a lot of the more (for me at least) boring stuff, game states, bank switching, pal/ntsc compatibility, creating content i.e. level design etc. so it's really easy hitting an inspiration wall at that point. Looking to get a hold of a dragonfly cartridge when it's released though, it really boosts inspiration if you can test your game on real hardware. I understand what you mean. Making a game is work. But I like the look of your 7800 version, and the 7800 only has a few platformers. I hope the motivation to make it continues. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+splendidnut Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 For those who are disappointed in @TwentySixHundred for discontinuing his Captain Comic project should encourage him via his thread (instead of this one): 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 2 hours ago, splendidnut said: For those who are disappointed in @TwentySixHundred for discontinuing his Captain Comic project should encourage him via his thread (instead of this one): Thanks @splendidnut! - James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revontuli Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 (edited) Dragon's Cache has been announced for pre-order at the AtariAge store! https://atariage.com/store/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1238 I was waiting until Albert officially announced this latest set of releases, but barring any odd last-second fix I'm considering the game complete Edited December 8, 2020 by Revontuli 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mksmith Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Congrats @Revontuli ??? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Revontuli said: Dragon's Cache has been announced for pre-order at the AtariAge store! https://atariage.com/store/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1238 I was waiting until Albert officially announced this latest set of releases, but barring any odd last-second fix I'm considering the game complete Move from WIP to Completed: Dragon's Cache by @Revontuli (Physical Release) Congrats! ? - James Edited December 8, 2020 by ZeroPage Homebrew 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted December 13, 2020 Author Share Posted December 13, 2020 8 hours ago, Jinks said: Thanks! I've updated the link to the AA Forums thread on the listing. - James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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