Draco Chronicles: Unbalance (WIP) (Demo is out)

MarioSpyro · Mar 23, 2009 2:20 PM

do you what to know mine?

Hepolite · Mar 23, 2009 7:27 PM

Just as a quick note:
I haven't agreed with all that yet. The level design is still not final, and may/will change later, therefor the number of levels will not be final until more is decided. Due to the performance of the programs I use, the game will not be able to render/run a large level at a decent speed, therefor I do not want to keep them very large, but smaller to medium and many. Right now the main focus is the story. There are plenty of things I and Mysterious Cynder haven't agreed on yet, but hopefully we will soon.

And about Frothy, that is not very likely that she will be used in a help mode, as I doubt that a help mode will be included (easy, medium and hard is probably a must). The game-play is not fully in-depth yet, therefor I can't tell much about how everything will be tied together.

And I think it's time to tell what's going on with the game:
Currently, I'm putting less time into it. I'm waiting for MC to get the story done (At least half done) before I try to do anything big. And due to the problems with the collision system, I'll likely have to redo the entire thing... The good thing is that I can copy-paste a huge part of the engine, so hopefully, it'll work this time.
However, any help which involves models and textures is greatly appreciated, as I can't do everything myself (That's just not possible!).

And MarioSpyro,
if you wish to share any ideas, you can send me a PM or post here.

RedDragonX · Mar 23, 2009 9:56 PM

If you are having some trouble you can always go over to the game development section. This topic really should be located their anyways but I'm sure that you will find a lot of members who are experienced or are currently practicing the talent of developing games.

Hepolite · Mar 23, 2009 10:21 PM

RedDragonX wrote:

If you are having some trouble you can always go over to the game development section. This topic really should be located their anyways but I'm sure that you will find a lot of members who are experienced or are currently practicing the talent of developing games.

Possibly, but my guess is that they don't program in the same language as I do. Besides, I have two-three other communities where I can ask for help wink

I've done some testing, and it appears that the collisions was off due to me using a positive number instead of a negative one. Still, there's some more things to clear out, but I'll get that done soon.

RedDragonX · Mar 23, 2009 10:31 PM

You never know until you look. Sometimes you can find the best help in the most unexpected places. It's just a suggestion so apply it as you see fit.

Cyndersparx · Mar 24, 2009 3:20 AM

I have an idea for the design of the Spirit World...or any other world, whatever you want x3

It could be like...a snowy sort of canyon place. Kind of like Dante's Freezer, but like a frozen forest. With crystals.
And for the models of the dragons, if you already dont have this option, you could make them with a whole bunch of elements.

Sorry if I sound bossy xP

Mysterious Cynder · Mar 24, 2009 10:03 PM

No, you don't sound bossy. If you have some information you'd like to share for characters and/or places I'd love for you to pm them to me. I was also thinking about the Frothy thing to Hepolite and I was thinking that she could be available for helping on easy mode maybe. Now that you have pointed out easy, medium, and hard maybe it will become a whole lot easier with Frothy.

-MC

Mysterious Cynder · Apr 04, 2009 7:08 PM

Okay, how come no one is posting on here anymore. I am free now by the way. I'm on spring break so I have time to write for you Hepolite.

ontels · Apr 05, 2009 9:35 AM

Hepolite might be very busy with the game at the moment MC just because he isent posting here dosent mean he has forgotton about the game.

Hepolite · Apr 05, 2009 3:09 PM

Yes, I've been very busy with a lot of different stuff. I had to prioritize stuff, so I haven't been able to work very much of the game lately. However, I've been working on the model (Gah, took about a week) and I'm finally sort of pleased with the result. I think it's ready now to be animated, and that will take some time, but not as much as making it.

MC, I've actually been waiting for you. You really need to get that story sent to me so things can move on.

Mysterious Cynder · Apr 08, 2009 4:53 AM

After you finish the first scene that I sent you. If you lost it, I, I don't know. But I have to say I'd be pretty pis*** off.

Hepolite · Apr 10, 2009 12:09 PM

No, I haven't lost it. But I'll change the environment to something else. I'll PM you about this later.

I have some good news:
The problem with collision has finally been fixed, the animation system is sort of planned and some animations has been done. There's still a lot more to do, but it's on a good way to get done.
Right now I'm working on the first level, and unfortunately, it takes a long time. But hopefully the results will be great, I'm working towards something like a mix between Tall Plains and Valley of Avalar.

So far it looks acceptable, but I will make it better.

ontels · Apr 10, 2009 12:16 PM

Sounds great keep it up and dont let the project die.

Mysterious Cynder · Apr 10, 2009 8:00 PM

What do you mean you'll change the enviorment? I thought you like Sunny Gardens set up. What are you going to do about the hill, the garden, the big shady tree, the pond? It's really imporant!

Hepolite · Apr 10, 2009 8:13 PM

I doubt that the garden can be included for practical reasons. I honestly don't know how to make one, especially in an effective way... I will include a big tree and a pond, but I may replace the hill with something else. I'm thinking of a huge valley, because that's the easiest way to prevent the player from running wild and glitching out everywhere. I'll PM you more details if you want. I never said I didn't like your setup, I just want to change it for practical, as well as performance reasons.

Mysterious Cynder · Apr 10, 2009 8:18 PM

Oh okay that's fine then. *smiles*

Mysterious Cynder · Apr 13, 2009 10:18 PM

Guys you got to keep on posting here. I don't want to have to go searching through the General Chat pages again to find this topic.

ontels · Apr 14, 2009 9:05 AM

Why would you need to keep looking at this?

Hepolite · Apr 14, 2009 5:34 PM

When it's at the top, other may notice it and join in.

RedDragonX · Apr 14, 2009 6:08 PM

If this was in the game development section you wouldn't have to worry about that.

Trasher258 · Apr 14, 2009 7:59 PM

Has any concept art been done for this project? Try shuffling around ideas abit with concept art and designs before you get too ahead of yourselves. Then again, this game can just be a crash course for experience with this type of career.
I have one project of my own but it's still in the planning phase and it's hard to make it clear for what I'm intending. I can't really blame anybody to look at the notes since they are very long and somewhat disorienting and I been occupied by other things recently. But that's enough about my endeavors. I just thought I lend some advice.

Hepolite · Apr 15, 2009 8:03 AM

I agree with you Trasher, this project gives no real experience with making games. As far as I can tell, there's no concept art done, mainly because I can't draw...
But I feel I have the idea of how everything will look like when everything's done, though. Thanks for your advice.

RedDragon, I don't think you've notice the "activity" in the game development section. The last post was in February, and it has only 74 posts...

ratchet · Apr 15, 2009 12:09 PM

I tried to make a Spyro game around a year again using gamemaker. It fell apart due to the fact i sucked at gamemaker. I am more experienced now and i am working on a Crash bandicoot game. I can continue on the Spyro game after I get somewhere with the crash game! smile

Hepolite · Apr 15, 2009 7:11 PM

Nice to hear someone else here that uses Game Maker wink
Good luck with your Crash game!

I have some updates about my game:
I now managed to fix some minor glitches and a major one with the camera and other various things. Right now I'm designing a cave, and so far it goes very well. The results won't be the best, but I hope to make it good nonetheless. I can tell right away that the game won't be out anytime soon. I'll put up an ETA of June for a playable game/demo. No promises, thought. I'll do my best. And is there anyone here who can make music? Apparently the other music composer seemed to stopped responding to my mails.

RedDragonX · Apr 16, 2009 12:04 AM

Hepolite wrote:

I agree with you Trasher, this project gives no real experience with making games. As far as I can tell, there's no concept art done, mainly because I can't draw...
But I feel I have the idea of how everything will look like when everything's done, though. Thanks for your advice.
RedDragon, I don't think you've notice the "activity" in the game development section. The last post was in February, and it has only 74 posts...

At least you wouldn't have to worry about your post falling to far down the list then. Not that you really care I'm sure. So long as you have connections with those you're developing it with it shouldn't really matter.

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