Cybergoth Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 It would be nice if maybe the screen flashed white or some other color when using the bomb, to give it a more visual impact. Noted When you destroy one of the bombs dropped by the ships at the top of the screen, there is no sound or explosion. Would be nice if there was at least sound, and if it could explode in some fashion that would be nice (it is a big bomb). You're right, it shouldn't be silent! Is there any reason why the Squad number no longer increases after 9? Kinda, yes. I detailed it a bit somewhere above, but maybe I can still tweak it somehow. [*]How about a version that supports a Trak-Ball / ST Mouse? (like what Thomas did with Missile Command TB) That is next to impossible. There's neither kernel cycles nor RAM available and I think the TB requires a good amount of both. Colony 7 is a fun game and has that quality where you want to play again to see if you can beat your previous score. Although I suspect the difficulty will get nearly impossible at a certain point! I can also see that my hands will cramp up if I play this for a long time with a CX-40. The graphics and audio are all very well done, and I like the music as well as the sharp title screen. Thanks I would not really like to see the screen wraparound as I think that will make the game easier. That's part of the risk of the game--if you get over too far on one side of the screen, your cannon on the other side stands a greater chance of being destroyed. If this was a difficulty switch option, I would not be opposed to it. If it makes TJ happy, he shall get it. But maybe he will figure to live without it, after some more training Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdub_bobby Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 (edited) A few quick thoughts: -The difficulty is a tad too easy, as mentioned. Though I will point out that Nathan is an excellent gamer and has had practice; take his tales of valor with a grain of salt! I didn't find it excessively easy, as a mere mortal... -The siren (?) could be more...siren-y. It sounds right now more like a ditty/jingle/tune, albeit one that doesn't resolve. Maybe slow it a bit? -Wrapping the cursor isn't necessary IMO - as you mentioned, that's taking the difficulty in the wrong direction - but would be a nice difficulty switch option. -Maybe best gameplay change would be to make it harder when you lose a cannon. At the very least, reduce scoring if you lose a cannon, but making the target smaller or somesuch similar would kill two birds with one stone. But please don't make it meaningless whether or not you lose one of the cannons! Gotta run, I'll try to give it some more playtime this week. Great job! Been looking forward to this one for a long time! Edited November 19, 2007 by vdub_bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 -The difficulty is a tad too easy, as mentioned. Though I will point out that Nathan is an excellent gamer and has had practice; take his tales of valor with a grain of salt! I didn't find it excessively easy, as a mere mortal... I'm an average gamer, at best. But the point to consider is that once people buy this game, they will play the daylights out of it, and sooner or later get to the point where they were wishing for more of a challenge, or at least the ability to count past 9. -Wrapping the cursor isn't necessary IMO - as you mentioned, that's taking the difficulty in the wrong direction - but would be a nice difficulty switch option.Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 -Wrapping the cursor isn't necessary IMO - as you mentioned, that's taking the difficulty in the wrong direction - but would be a nice difficulty switch option.Agreed. Sure. I always wanted it as an option (with reduced scoring maybe). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liveinabin Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 When you destroy one of the bombs dropped by the ships at the top of the screen, there is no sound or explosion. Would be nice if there was at least sound, and if it could explode in some fashion that would be nice (it is a big bomb). You're right, it shouldn't be silent! How about a close(ish) approximation of the 'sonic charge' sound from Attack of the Clones (minus the 1 second delay). Just thought I'd bring it up since we always talk about Star Wars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 Citing Star Wars is always a good thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Attack of the Clones isn't Star Wars, anymore than Infogrames is Atari. But that is a cool sound effect, if you can mimic it on the 2600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 Attack of the Clones isn't Star Wars, anymore than Infogrames is Atari. Actually it is more Star Wars than any other part, since it's the only one that finally focuses on what Star Wars is all about: The Bounty Hunters! Still hoping for a Spin-Off focusing on the Mandalorian Warriors, but knowing Lucas we rather get another Ewoks flic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Attack of the Clones isn't Star Wars, anymore than Infogrames is Atari. But that is a cool sound effect, if you can mimic it on the 2600. It is a damn cool sound effect, so I would not get my hopes up of hearing it on the 2600. But if Manuel's able to pull it off, hey, I'm not going to object!!!! ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 Just to make sure, we're talking this one, right: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Just to make sure, we're talking this one, right: Well, that's a poor reproduction of the sound, but that is it. I can't seem to find a decent version of it on the net after a few minutes of searching. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Well, that's a poor reproduction of the sound, but that is it. I can't seem to find a decent version of it on the net after a few minutes of searching. Maybe that's better. I suppose the best the 2600 can do is using sound $a and decreasing volume over time. And then mix it with some noise ($. w_clon09.wav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Actually it is more Star Wars than any other part, since it's the only one that finally focuses on what Star Wars is all about: The Bounty Hunters! Still hoping for a Spin-Off focusing on the Mandalorian Warriors, but knowing Lucas we rather get another Ewoks flic I'm hoping for a situation comedy about that wacky Fett family - the most incompetent bounty hunters in the galaxy! Every week, Jango gets a different body part chopped off by a Jedi Knight, while a young Boba keeps falling down Sarlaac pits. Watch the hilarity ensue as they just can't seem to get that crazy jet-pack to work! There will be laughs-a-plenty as neither one can seem to shoot anybody standing just three feet away from them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 I'm hoping for a situation comedy about that wacky Fett family - the most incompetent bounty hunters in the galaxy! Blasphemer! I agree that Jango looks a bit incompetent in the movies, but Boba is the best Bounty Hunter ever, even beating IG-88. And unlike the other guys did he survive the Sarlaac pit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Blasphemer! I agree that Jango looks a bit incompetent in the movies, but Boba is the best Bounty Hunter ever, even beating IG-88. And unlike the other guys did he survive the Sarlaac pit! Phooey. He's a nincompoop. What did he beat IG-88 at - checkers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I agree that Jango looks a bit incompetent in the movies, but Boba is the best Bounty Hunter ever, even beating IG-88. And unlike the other guys did he survive the Sarlaac pit! I'm surprised you haven't made a Star Wars Bounty Hunter 2600 game yet. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Blasphemer! I agree that Jango looks a bit incompetent in the movies, but Boba is the best Bounty Hunter ever, even beating IG-88. And unlike the other guys did he survive the Sarlaac pit! Phooey. He's a nincompoop. What did he beat IG-88 at - checkers? You owe me a new keyboard. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Stop drinking coffee when you're reading my posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Stop drinking coffee when you're reading my posts. I don't drink coffee! ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 I agree that Jango looks a bit incompetent in the movies, but Boba is the best Bounty Hunter ever, even beating IG-88. And unlike the other guys did he survive the Sarlaac pit! I'm surprised you haven't made a Star Wars Bounty Hunter 2600 game yet. I have this odd feeling that the sprite artist in the team would be trying to sabotage such a project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I'm surprised you haven't made a Star Wars Bounty Hunter 2600 game yet. I have this odd feeling that the sprite artist in the team would be trying to sabotage such a project What... me?? Perish the thought! See - I can make a perfectly good Boba Fett sprite. Here's the front: And here's the back: Although, there seems to be an errant pixel in there for some reason. Right below his jet-pack. Let me just zoom in on that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Albert Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Let me just zoom in on that... LOL! ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cybergoth Posted November 23, 2007 Author Share Posted November 23, 2007 Doing some ToDos, here's a new version. Changes: - Added a Game Over Jingle - Rounded the squadron 's' - Added "Press Fire" to the title screen The last one was originally supposed to be displayed on an extra sequence screen, alternating with the title screen, but it didn't work out as I planned. Still looking nice So, enough eye candy for the moment, trying to make this one more difficult next. firecolony.zip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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