Poll
Question:
Work on this has recommenced in my basement command center.
I want to ask all of you a few things before I proceed. The most important one being the poll question. I'm not going to fiddledick with 6 button control noodling if only like 2 people even want that.
Ok maybe that's all I wanted to ask.
TO CLARIFY: THIS IS FOR AN OPTIONAL 6 BUTTON SUPPORT. ITS ALREADY GOT THE CONTROL SCHEME MENTIONED BELOW. I'VE BOLDED IT NOW, INCASE YOU MISSED IT.
Any questions?
:)
Right now, I am working on getting the landers to lock in and grab the sea monkey people in a nice looking manner.
Also: Before anyone asks: I lessened the numbers of enemies as opposed to real defender for 2 reasons:
1) These are 16x16 sprites. If you put as many things on screen as Defender, you can barely move. The sprites in Defender are half the size of Atlantean.
2) We have to keep it sane for the given platform!
It also means I couldn't do particle effects.
But it also works out because I am fairly certain particle effects underwater would look kind of dumb.
I demand mouse support!!!!!!1!!11!!!!one!!
I can't imagine why such a game would need six buttons, and you haven't explained what the extra buttons would be used for, so I voted 'no'.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 05/22/2012, 09:39 AMI demand mouse support!!!!!!1!!11!!!!one!!
I can't imagine why such a game would need six buttons, and you haven't explained what the extra buttons would be used for, so I voted 'no'.
Oh. Good point.
The original Defender in arcades had an unorthodox control layout that Defender fans love.
You have:
Thrust
Reverse
Shoot Shit Dead
Bombs
Hyperspace
the Joystick only moves you up and down.
so you see, it would require 6 button controllering.
Right now, my control scheme is like this:
DPad: thrust/reverse/this is better than the Defender buttons
II: Shoot shit Dead
I: Bombs
Select: Hyperspace Warp! wait, I suppose its actually hyperocean warp. We're not in space.
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 05/22/2012, 08:52 AMAlso: Before anyone asks: I lessened the numbers of enemies as opposed to real defender for 2 reasons:
1) These are 16x16 sprites. If you put as many things on screen as Defender, you can barely move. The sprites in Defender are half the size of Atlantean.
2) We have to keep it sane for the given platform!
How many can you have on screen now without slow down?
I think the current controller setup should work fine. Image Fight has the speed mapped to the Select button.
I choose corndogs!
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 05/22/2012, 08:52 AMIt also means I couldn't do particle effects.
But it also works out because I am fairly certain particle effects underwater would look kind of dumb.
Sort off: http://youtu.be/V5mkxz3qhSA
It's hard to gauge slowdown right now because its still in the pre-optimization stage. The code is pretty tight so far, and thankfully most of the enemies in Defender aren't too bright. They're just a nice mix of different behaviors that compliment each other.
That slow moving bomber seems retarded til he plants a bomb and goes away... and you then have to fly around the bombs to avoid the swarmers and baiters. :)
but, I anticipate having like 20+ sprites on screen at once with no slowdown. More if you include the parallax-coral/rooftops. They ARE sprites, even if they don't do much for you.
Not because this is the speed limit, but because anything else on screen and the game will just be a giant mess on screen, and not be very fun to play because you will just crash into shit cheaply. :)
Ah, I see. I still vote no, as using buttons instead of the d-pad seems confusing to my simple mind. I'm not against having the option, though, just as long as a 6-button pad isn't mandatory.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 05/22/2012, 10:42 AMjust as long as a 6-button pad isn't mandatory.
It would never be mandatory. Ever.
I'm just gauging interest in the 6 button feature. If like 2 people want it, sorry, it's probably not going to get put in.
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 05/22/2012, 11:06 AMQuote from: NecroPhile on 05/22/2012, 10:42 AMjust as long as a 6-button pad isn't mandatory.
It would never be mandatory. Ever.
I'm just gauging interest in the 6 button feature. If like 2 people want it, sorry, it's probably not going to get put in.
Oh, ok. Yeah I would be down for that option and corndogs!
The poll is misleading. No one "requires" 6-button support, so even people who think it'll be nice to have are still going to vote "no" because they don't require it. :P
And I feel sorry for those fingerless people who can't eat corndogs.
Someone might require 6-button support and refuse to play it otherwise.
Would you consider including an option for more orthodox, non-defender controls as well? I'm OK with Defender's scheme, but sometimes it's nice to just hit left to go left.
Instead of particle effects, you could have a little cloud of bubbles sprite that floats up to the surface when an enemy is killed. It if is discreet it shouldn't clutter much and you wouldn't need to do collision for it.
Quote from: guest on 05/22/2012, 01:00 PMWould you consider including an option for more orthodox, non-defender controls as well? I'm OK with Defender's scheme, but sometimes it's nice to just hit left to go left.
... You already played Atlantean, and saw this exact control scheme you speak of, in action, last year lol.
I guess I need to clarify. I'll edit the original post.
QuoteInstead of particle effects, you could have a little cloud of bubbles sprite that floats up to the surface when an enemy is killed. It if is discreet it shouldn't clutter much and you wouldn't need to do collision for it.
There are already ambient bubble sprites for fun. Everything explodes when it dies. I have 0 intention of figuring out how to shoehorn in some new graphical happenings. I'm already out of sprites because of the parallax
You are spriting it up.
Also, I believe there is some miscommunication over the whole controls thing, so I'll just see you at the CCAG in June. I don't remember how it played, only how it looked. : )
You just move the Dpad around to fly. Left is reverse if youre flying right, and right is reverse if you're flying left!
:)
Its standard, sensible DPad use.
ok, if i vote for 6 buttons, do you post a playable demo ??? :mrgreen:
No.
and if the majority don't vote for 6 buttons, im not even bothering to put it in, lol
I wasn't planning on putting it, and will only do so if enough 6 button-fans can present me a reasonable explanation as to why they would hate playing with the d-pad and it would ruin their lives forever
eeeh guys, vote for 6 buttons, this is cool, I for blasts, II for bombs,III for bombs,IV for bombs,V for bombs,VI for bombs,and VII for bombs, very usefull :mrgreen:
You also use select to choose bombs type .
it's also usefull for those who prefer blasts on button 6 8)
Quote from: touko on 05/22/2012, 02:59 PMeeeh guys, vote for 6 buttons, this is cool, I for blasts, II for bombs,III for bombs,IV for bombs,V for bombs,VI for bombs,and VII for bombs, very usefull :mrgreen:
You also use select to choose bombs type .
it's also usefull for those who prefer blasts on button 6 8)
Whoa whoa, button VII?
what the hell controller are you using?!
I think on the standard PCE controller buttons I and II should be relabeled IX and IIX, because X makes everything more awesome. How will Atlantean be upgraded to take advantage of this new awesomeness?
It's the awesomeness that prompts this controller.
I'll just sell each copy with a TurbobPad that says ATLANTEAN PAD on it.
spraypainted blue.
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 05/22/2012, 03:20 PMIt's the awesomeness that prompts this controller.
I'll just sell each copy with a TurbobPad that says ATLANTEAN PAD on it.
spraypainted blue.
Pre-Order bonus? DO IT!!!
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 05/22/2012, 03:20 PMIt's the awesomeness that prompts this controller.
I'll just sell each copy with a TurbobPad that says ATLANTEAN PAD on it.
spraypainted blue.
Yes!
How about support for that analog flight stick?
Quote from: Keranu on 05/22/2012, 10:27 PMHow about support for that analog flight stick?
great idea, lol
Corndogs. I don't want 6-button support, but could you include a feature that tells me whether a 6-button pad is connected? Like the Vasteel 2 bios screen?
Thanks!
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 05/22/2012, 03:10 PMWhoa whoa, button VII?
what the hell controller are you using?!
LOL, that's the magic of copy/paste
Quote from: Keranu on 05/22/2012, 10:27 PMHow about support for that analog flight stick?
Yes should be great with 3d glasses, 100$, 1 mars, and one fella... . :mrgreen:
Quote from: VestCunt on 05/22/2012, 11:20 PMCorndogs. I don't want 6-button support, but could you include a feature that tells me whether a 6-button pad is connected? Like the Vasteel 2 bios screen?
Thanks!
What purpose would this serve? lol
An update:
I played some Defender yesterday at the arcade that's about an hour away..
After giving it some thought and fiddling, there are some other aspects of Defender that I may not end up putting into Atlantean, again, mostly for screen-clutter reasons. Defender had a nice big bitmapped screen with tiny-tiny graphics. In console-o-fying it, this advantage is lost unless I do like Defender did on NES and keep the art all tiny and shit, and to be honest, if that were the case, I wouldn't even bother making the game.
The one glaring thing I noticed is this:
Being able to shoot the humanoids. The art is all too big and spritey now. You're likely going to nail the humanoids way too much, especially if you're cruising the surface of the map.
I am going to see how the difficulty is without being able to, and if it feels right, I probably won't add it in. I really do get the feeling that having it in place would make the game un-fun. The humans would be dead sooner than the arcade game since the screen-proportions are way different. Since this is Defender inspired and not a 1:1 clone, I think it will be OK.
The advantage to not doing this means I can make the abduction-setup look cooler. The sprites can overlap. It will look neat.
I understand that shooting the humanoids adds various depths to the game (shoot them all, kill the mutants with the reverse glitch)... and it increases the difficulty since you have to aim good when shooting the Landers...
so, does anyone have any input on this?
I know this is probably heresy, but I've always found the original Defender very clunky and awkward to control, making it frustratingly difficult to play. It sounds like your tweaks will make the game much more enjoyable, so I'm all for it!
I am going for a more streamlined, console playability style.
It will still have the slippery movement, but I am really trying to make it tight and smooth.
Sounds kinky. :)
Well, if you are eliminating the radar/mini-map so that we can't tell what's going on off-screen, then that should certainly off-balance the advantage of not having to worry about killing the humans. Might be nice to have SOME kind of indicator when humans are abducted as to which way is closer to get to them, left or right, though.
Quote from: guest on 05/24/2012, 11:12 AMWell, if you are eliminating the radar/mini-map so that we can't tell what's going on off-screen, then that should certainly off-balance the advantage of not having to worry about killing the humans. Might be nice to have SOME kind of indicator when humans are abducted as to which way is closer to get to them, left or right, though.
I am not deleting the radar.
Whoops. I skimmed a paragraph REALLY quickly and came out with completely the wrong meaning. NM.
www.aetherbyte.com << check it out
or
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I39V3T4nwLc/T78LBabpz1I/AAAAAAAAAF4/Dbhe51At2ac/s1600/mutate.gif)
I think I can hotlink these from BlogSpot
excellent ark 8)
Fucking sweet dude!
I would have flown around a bit too, but its hard to fly around and smash the F9 key to take screenshots rapidly in Mednafen to assemble a GIF, lol
Jesus, these new homebrews are looking really sweet. Nice work!
Turbob does what Nintendont!
I like the bit where it goes OM NOM NOM NOM at the top.
Right after that, he's going to fly at you and shoot your face open with his almighty MUTANT BLASTER.
Quote from: guest on 05/25/2012, 02:32 PMI like the bit where it goes OM NOM NOM NOM at the top.
Yep, that's the best part. 8)
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 05/24/2012, 09:32 AMAn update:
I played some Defender yesterday at the arcade that's about an hour away..
After giving it some thought and fiddling, there are some other aspects of Defender that I may not end up putting into Atlantean, again, mostly for screen-clutter reasons. Defender had a nice big bitmapped screen with tiny-tiny graphics. In console-o-fying it, this advantage is lost unless I do like Defender did on NES and keep the art all tiny and shit, and to be honest, if that were the case, I wouldn't even bother making the game.
The one glaring thing I noticed is this:
Being able to shoot the humanoids. The art is all too big and spritey now. You're likely going to nail the humanoids way too much, especially if you're cruising the surface of the map.
I am going to see how the difficulty is without being able to, and if it feels right, I probably won't add it in. I really do get the feeling that having it in place would make the game un-fun. The humans would be dead sooner than the arcade game since the screen-proportions are way different. Since this is Defender inspired and not a 1:1 clone, I think it will be OK.
The advantage to not doing this means I can make the abduction-setup look cooler. The sprites can overlap. It will look neat.
I understand that shooting the humanoids adds various depths to the game (shoot them all, kill the mutants with the reverse glitch)... and it increases the difficulty since you have to aim good when shooting the Landers...
so, does anyone have any input on this?
I used to play that way - it's certainly an im portant element of Defender. I think you're just going to have to try it out and see what it's like.
yeah. I will put it in, but its probably going to make the game iffy.
Right now, I definitely have it so you cant shoot the humanoids while they are being abducted.
The reason for this is:
1) They're all up in the jelly fish. It looks sweet cause the tentacles are covering them
2) It makes no fucking sense in Defender that you can shoot the human who's randomly dangling off the bottom of a UFO. He's as tall as the UFO. That makes no sense either.
lol
So, it'll likely be that you can shoot them on the ground, or if they're falling
Those humanoids look an awful lot like sea monkeys. :D
thats because thats what I said to have them look like. lol
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 05/28/2012, 12:28 PMit'll likely be that you can shoot them on the ground, or if they're falling
that makes sense. Looking awesome!
(http://budgetcookingblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/sea-monkeys.jpg)
!!!!
Woah! The one sitting down with the bow in her hair...she's kinda hot!! :lol:
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 05/29/2012, 12:58 AM(http://budgetcookingblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/sea-monkeys.jpg)
!!!!
i smell a preorder bonus
LOL
that would be hilarious.
It's actually a funny as fuck idea. maybe I will come up with some cheesy idea like this.
That would be an AWESOME bonus indeed! Great idea, cabbage!
Specially printed Sea Monkey spine labels!
Since we're now on the topic of Sea Monkeys, You can add a bonus virtual aquarium option to Atlantean where you can raise and care for some of the little guys. By reaching certain levels, scores, etc. you can unlock new scenery and different sea monkeys. Just a thought... :P
A-Life! See? The PCE is truly as powerful as the Saturn!
Quote from: Mishran on 05/30/2012, 12:08 AMSince we're now on the topic of Sea Monkeys, You can add a bonus virtual aquarium option to Atlantean where you can raise and care for some of the little guys. By reaching certain levels, scores, etc. you can unlock new scenery and different sea monkeys. Just a thought... :P
Or perhaps playing it, would unlock new ships & stuff in the main game?
I got a Sea Monkey PS1 game.
anyway, some of you got to see the footage of the game in person.
Feedback was high on the controls and the art.
This is a good sign.
I was told "man, this inertia is really inertia-y. I like it"
The only REAL problem with really interia-y controls is that underwater inertia would naturally be dampened. But maybe it is space water, so it is OK.
Quote from: guest on 06/28/2012, 03:29 PMThe only REAL problem with really interia-y controls is that underwater inertia would naturally be dampened. But maybe it is space water, so it is OK.
Yes, it's cyberspace water.
lol
Cyberspace water is not for drinking. Only for shooting and capturing.
Quote from: guest on 06/28/2012, 05:18 PMCyberspace water is not for drinking. Only for shooting and capturing.
They drank it in Tron.
And saving!
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 06/28/2012, 03:30 PMQuote from: guest on 06/28/2012, 03:29 PMThe only REAL problem with really interia-y controls is that underwater inertia would naturally be dampened. But maybe it is space water, so it is OK.
Yes, it's cyberspace water.
lol
Wait, wait, wait....I thought it was supposed to be hyperspace water?!? I don't recall cyberspace water in the original designs docs!!
The water in tron isn't water.
It's PURE ENERGY.
aka: Blue KoolAid.
Atlantean: Energy 2 electric boogaloo
Whoops! I didn't actually have intent to totally derail and troll the crap out of this thread...
Anyway, yeah, I can contest that Atlantean is looking and feeling pretty great, at least once I get over my "Why is there so much inertia underwater?" issue, which I didn't even realize was an issue until after the fact : )
corndogs. Man, I can use a 3 button if that's what you decide.
Quote from: henrycsc on 06/29/2012, 11:10 AMcorndogs. Man, I can use a 3 button if that's what you decide.
I voted "NO", but I'm with henry: definitely
include 3-button support. I have a bunch of 3-button pads (they are my default pad).
I still don't have a 6-button, and I don't want to be left out. (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcg0.png)
So, I am not going to be providing 6 button support. It doesn't seem quite worth it at this point.
Also, I tried it out some.
It SUCKS.
It is not like the arcade controls in which the reverse button is right next to your joystick hand and you can just plop your thumb down and turn.
It's disorienting. You can't easily reverse and shoot because it requires the same hand. So, screw that shit.
In other news, you'll all be getting 3 shots. They move fast. Like, 8 pixels per frame fast. Any faster and it looks retarded.
I've got the shots working like I want them to, finally. Even at 8 pixels/frame, the collisions seem to be sound.
Next up, is going to be having enemies return fire.
I have to take some creative liberties with Atlantean VS. Defender.
We aren't using a blitter, and cannot do all the shit on screen that Defender did.
It seems to be OK so far though, especially since the Defender art was tiny and lent itself well to lots of shit on screen.
Atlantean uses 16x16 sprites. All of that stuff really does clutter the screen, fast.
It won't be radically different though. You'll still have mine droppers, assholes that follow you, assholes that blow up and launch things that follow you, and all of that.
and the 10 man pickup strategy will not work for you in Atlantean.
That was where you could grab all the guys and hold them and slow the game down because the machine would draw all the humanoids on screen (on top of each other).
PCE can handle that no problem.
So, no cheating.
and there wont be any option where you can get the mutants to all come out, and then do the reverse bug and easily pot shot them either!
YEAH
but maybe some easter eggs?
Better not have any "achievements" ;)
ark, you could always give it support for the Python Quickshot - because it is just that damn sexy.
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51BEJC9N9JL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)
...or the Pachio controller for the pce users
(http://www.gameofjapan.com/images/imagecache/224x170_Pachio%20Kun%20Maboroshi%20no%20Densetsu%201.56.jpg)
Yeah, the pachinko controller would work great for Atlantean, lol.
Quickshot's were notorious for snapping.
Are they as bad as Tac-3s
You guys don't see the Falcon - Quickshot connection? :)
Quote from: henrycsc on 07/18/2012, 09:47 PMYou guys don't see the Falcon - Quickshot connection? :)
QUIET INFIDEL!..ewgrgjioij
lol
anyway, you can see some of the latest images for the game at
www.aetherbyte.com/pce_atlantean.html
Basically, the enemies return fire now. I am working out some kinks/fine tuning it at this point. It works, but I don't like the ranges they kind of lead the shot a bit, so you end up having an awful time trying to not die.
It's too hard! No good.
Once this is all bashed out, I am going to have landers + mutants w/ shots that can KILL YOU.
but then, expect a break from Atlantean for just a little. I have to work on Inferno. It's got a deadline of 12/31/2012 since it's for a contest. Otherwise, I would not pause Atlantean.
Hi Arkhan
Atlantean is looking good and I am liking you new website layout :@)
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 07/24/2012, 03:42 PMQuote from: henrycsc on 07/18/2012, 09:47 PMYou guys don't see the Falcon - Quickshot connection? :)
QUIET INFIDEL!..ewgrgjioij
lol
anyway, you can see some of the latest images for the game at
www.aetherbyte.com/pce_atlantean.html
Basically, the enemies return fire now. I am working out some kinks/fine tuning it at this point. It works, but I don't like the ranges they kind of lead the shot a bit, so you end up having an awful time trying to not die.
It's too hard! No good.
Once this is all bashed out, I am going to have landers + mutants w/ shots that can KILL YOU.
but then, expect a break from Atlantean for just a little. I have to work on Inferno. It's got a deadline of 12/31/2012 since it's for a contest. Otherwise, I would not pause Atlantean.
Everything is lookin' sweet.
Don't forget to have easteregg references/homages to TG-16/PCE games in Atlantean.
For example, a secret underwater cave that can be entered, revealing a lair with _______________________.
:pcgs:
Quote from: esteban on 07/24/2012, 06:19 PMEverything is lookin' sweet.
Don't forget to have easteregg references/homages to TG-16/PCE games in Atlantean.
For example, a secret underwater cave that can be entered, revealing a lair with _______________________.
MONSTERS!
I've gotta admit: when you first started talking about this game, I wasn't too excited. I was still planning on buying it, of course, but it didn't seem like my kind of game. After seeing those screenshots, though, I'm pretty damn pumped for this. It looks great! Nice work!
I love the front cover artwork(or title screen?) with the Dolphinator on it!
(http://www.aetherbyte.com/images/icon_atlantean.jpg)
Quote from: ParanoiaDragon on 07/25/2012, 12:51 AMI love the front cover artwork(or title screen?) with the Dolphinator on it!
(http://www.aetherbyte.com/images/icon_atlantean.jpg)
Who needs Ecco when we have the Dolphinator?
Fuck yeahhhhhh!
I'm glad people dig the dolphinator.
Dolphender!
Quote from: NecroPhile on 07/25/2012, 12:13 PMDolphender!
(http://richmondwineculture.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/article-0-0047c492000004b0-476_233x423.jpg)
One thing about this project which has disturbed me greatly is the incredibly lack of Power Console compatibility.
If I had a Power Console , I would support it.
:D
Ha! On that note...
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/atlantean_coverart.jpg)
I love the tagline, myself.
perfect....
Since Bonkinator became Air Zonk
Dolphinator becomes Wet Dolph.....
Lookin great Ark and Paul! I'm looking forward to this almost as much as PP. Just downloaded the new beta for trialz. :)
Looks awesome! Inferno sounds like its going to be great too, man I need to get me a MSX
:twisted: The more I see on this, the more I want to play. I LOVE Defender, so this game will be a nobrainer for me. Arkhan, when do we get to play, damnit!
Quote from: incrediblehark on 07/28/2012, 02:04 AM...man I need to get me a MSX
NO, you need to get:
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/atlantean_coverart.jpg)
I didn't get to make the video this weekend.
I forgot I had a busy weekend of crap planned, and by the time I got around to it, the video grabby software pissed me off.
http://youtu.be/M11lkts_ZjA
Dope. :D
Excellent,but there was something strange with bubbles , they don't scroll .
And the chip tune music is still good ..
Quote from: touko on 07/31/2012, 03:54 AMExcellent,but there was something strange with bubbles , they don't scroll .
Yeah. I know. It looked really stupid when they scrolled too, because you'd be flying around too much to properly enjoy them, so I made them just stay always on screen, so you can always enjoy the bubbles.
QuoteAnd the chip tune music is still good ..
Yay!
Great game, seen some videos and they're realy amazing!
The chiptune music is made with Squirel right?
Lookin' sexy, except for the laggy paralax sprite overlaps.
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 07/31/2012, 10:30 AMQuote from: touko on 07/31/2012, 03:54 AMExcellent,but there was something strange with bubbles , they don't scroll .
Yeah. I know. It looked really stupid when they scrolled too, because you'd be flying around too much to properly enjoy them, so I made them just stay always on screen, so you can always enjoy the bubbles.
QuoteAnd the chip tune music is still good ..
Yay!
(1) Hell yes, I enjoyed the bubbles.
(2) The tune is nice.
And now for something new...
(3) I love the Atlantean Babies, especially how they will fall to the ocean floor and EXPLODE if they can't be saved.
(4) When Atlantean Babies are saved (by placing them tenderly on ocean floor), I'll be happy if there is a pleasant (subtle!) sound to indicate that the baby is safe (for the meantime). :pcds: Actually, in general, I think most repetitive sound effects should be subtle (muffled) to prevent them from becoming grating. My two cents on the soundscape :pcds:.
So far, Atlantean is WONDERFUL.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 07/31/2012, 12:10 PMLookin' sexy, except for the laggy paralax sprite overlaps.
I get that on every PCE game when I video grab from an emulator, it's really odd. It doesn't look as bad as that in the real thing.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 07/31/2012, 12:10 PMLookin' sexy, except for the laggy paralax sprite overlaps.
That problem magically goes away during the late-stage optimization. It's doing that right now because of HuC's awesome array accessing skills.
I save this for last since once you do it, it becomes way harder to debug/deal with.
I think I am going to envelope the abduction-ray sound a bit so it isn't as spastic.
I like the mutate noise, and the enemy shot came out good. It's got a nice bullet sound. It's very Konami sounding, to me.
and yes, there will be a little soft chimey sound when the Atlanteans touch down. I love that they explode into oblivion when they die. Everything in the 80s explodes when it dies. There is no other way.
It's fleshing out quite nicely. There are a few hangups with the shots, but it's nothing I can't tweak til I like it. :)
I think it would be funny if the Atlanteans went splat when falling from too high a height. Then again, I'm easily amused by things that go splat.
Quote from: guest on 07/31/2012, 03:23 PMI think it would be funny if the Atlanteans went splat when falling from too high a height. Then again, I'm easily amused by things that go splat.
They wouldn't go splat. They are underwater.
Quote from: guest on 07/31/2012, 03:38 PMQuote from: guest on 07/31/2012, 03:23 PMI think it would be funny if the Atlanteans went splat when falling from too high a height. Then again, I'm easily amused by things that go splat.
They wouldn't go splat. They are underwater.
That's why they exprode!
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 07/31/2012, 03:57 PMQuote from: guest on 07/31/2012, 03:38 PMQuote from: guest on 07/31/2012, 03:23 PMI think it would be funny if the Atlanteans went splat when falling from too high a height. Then again, I'm easily amused by things that go splat.
They wouldn't go splat. They are underwater.
That's why they exprode!
Give EAB* a chance. Seriously.
*Exploding Atlantean Babies
Man, love that music!!! I want the 20-minute megamix so I can listen to it on the freeway.
As far as the babies go, would it be possible to put Atlantean bases along the seafloor where you could drop the babies off for extra points a la Choplifter? You already have some structures in the background which you could use. I think that would add an interesting gameplay element and would give the player some satisfying resolution rather than having the babies just sitting on the floor like so many bags of blood.
Quote from: Samurai Ghost on 07/31/2012, 04:31 PMMan, love that music!!! I want the 20-minute megamix so I can listen to it on the freeway.
As far as the babies go, would it be possible to put Atlantean bases along the seafloor where you could drop the babies off for extra points a la Choplifter? You already have some structures in the background which you could use. I think that would add an interesting gameplay element and would give the player some satisfying resolution rather than having the babies just sitting on the floor like so many bags of explosive blood.
Fixed that for you.
I think they should yell "Bonus" when you save them....
Seriously, it's looking great!
It would be cool if you could mimic talking underwater. like a simple "Thanks" or "Arigato" :)
I looked for a youtube vid of the effect I was thinking, this was one of the cooler sounding clips, but maybe you could pull off something clearer. :)
http://youtu.be/E32vrXS0-5A
Maybe they could make some bubbles when they talk too (assuming they have lungs and not gills) - anatomy lesson for Atlanteans needed.
I'd love to do the whole sampled-talking-underwater thing, but it'd be a royal pain in the dick.
So, here a few things that are finalized here:
1) No 6-button support. Sorry to the 7 crab-handed people that want to play Atlantean all goony. It's not playable with 6 buttons anyways. Trying to reverse is disorienting and sucks.
Ok, that's it actually.
I don't think I will be posting a playable beta of the game. Just footage for everyone to touch themselves to.
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 08/06/2012, 10:07 AMI'd love to do the whole sampled-talking-underwater thing, but it'd be a royal pain in the dick.
Why ???
Quote from: touko on 08/08/2012, 07:41 AMQuote from: Psycho Arkhan on 08/06/2012, 10:07 AMI'd love to do the whole sampled-talking-underwater thing, but it'd be a royal pain in the dick.
Why ???
Using the PSG's direct sampling mode interrupts the MML player stuff, so you have to do magic and trickery to get it to work.
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 08/08/2012, 10:18 AMUsing the PSG's direct sampling mode interrupts the MML player stuff, so you have to do magic and trickery to get it to work.
For sf2 capcom don't use magic :wink:
i think this should be a problem if you are using all the voices for psg musics ..
I am using a 2 channels sample player for chuck no-rice, and it's close to be smooth (my HSYNC interrupts are delayed) in 1,76 mhz CPU mode ..
Quote from: touko on 08/08/2012, 02:12 PMQuote from: Psycho Arkhan on 08/08/2012, 10:18 AMUsing the PSG's direct sampling mode interrupts the MML player stuff, so you have to do magic and trickery to get it to work.
For sf2 capcom don't use magic :wink:
i think this should be a problem if you are using all the voices for psg musics ..
I am using a 2 channels sample player for chuck no-rice, and it's close to be smooth (my HSYNC interrupts are delayed) in 1,76 mhz CPU mode ..
SF2 and your game aren't using Squirrel and the built in PSG BIOS stuff...
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 08/08/2012, 03:03 PMSF2 and your game aren't using Squirrel and the built in PSG BIOS stuff...
No, you 're right,but i will try to use both for my next project .
I thing it's possible, without too many cpu usage .
The problem isn't the CPU usage. It's the synchronization of things.
The PSG Player expects things to come in like an assembly line. If you go changing the channel to samples, start shooting stuff out, and then flip back, everything will fall out of sync with itself.
Ark, you should get some of these made up for promo.... I want one in each color!
http://www.usimprints.com/store/custom-water-guns-toys/product/miniature-water-guns-assorted-colors/
oooooo
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daaaayuuuuum
The promo item I was going to give out wasn't as exciting, but is still cool.
:-3
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lol
Quote from: henrycsc on 08/09/2012, 05:38 PMArk, you should get some of these made up for promo.... I want one in each color!
i think this should be impossible, because arkhan spent all the promo money, for his 60 years old babes at ccag 2012 (with 147 dollars and 20 cents, what did you expect ??) lol ..
BWAHAHAHAH WINNA!
Awesome, Ark!
So, each copy will come with a piece of tail? :wink:
http://youtu.be/TYK4PR30o-M
Git down on it.
The multiple scrolling layers look absolutely great. I was doing to ask about collision but your note down at the bottom already addressed my thought on that. Lookin' good so far.
Damn that looks nice. The colors are just popping, and I love how the backgrounds give it the illusion of depth. Now ya need to work on a SCD platformer sir. :)
Quote from: Bernie on 03/16/2013, 09:01 PMDamn that looks nice. The colors are just popping, and I love how the backgrounds give it the illusion of depth. Now ya need to work on a SCD platformer sir. :)
No more platformers for me after Inferno. lol.
Gotta work on the shooty rainbow fish destruction.
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 03/16/2013, 05:43 PMhttp://youtu.be/TYK4PR30o-M
Git down on it.
LOVE IT. :pcgs: LOVE.
STATUS: The percussive music is nice, but DEAR LORD IT WOULD BE SWEET if you extended the song so it wasn't as short. Maybe ease up on the percussive elements and let the melody linger a bit (a LOT!) longer (it is really nice!), THEN GO BACK FULL FORCE.
Quote from: esteban on 03/16/2013, 09:40 PMQuote from: Psycho Arkhan on 03/16/2013, 05:43 PMhttp://youtu.be/TYK4PR30o-M
Git down on it.
LOVE IT. :pcgs: LOVE.
STATUS: The percussive music is nice, but DEAR LORD IT WOULD BE SWEET if you extended the song so it wasn't as short. Maybe ease up on the percussive elements and let the melody linger a bit (a LOT!) longer (it is really nice!), THEN GO BACK FULL FORCE.
AWESOME!!! Looking and sounding great, though I agree with esteban's suggestion on adding some variety and building it up. It's INTENSE 24/7!!! :D
Looking great! I am, however, concerned about the timing of the music. I'm sure you'll probably iron that out eventually. I'm partially concerned, cuz I can detect a slight indescrepancy(sp?) in the timing of when the music loops in Pyramid Plunder. It's almost flawless, but I swear I hear it kinda jolt for lack of a better word, which isn't so bad for PP, but, I for the pulse pounding music & gameplay of Atlantean, I personally want it to loop flawlessly if possible.
That's because the rest of the channels have to wait for the echo to catch up when it loops. :-/
Kinda unavoidable. If there's no echo, there's not jolt. But, the echo is awesome. I like it, so I chose that over the other option!
Hmmm, I do like the echo, no doubt about that!
UPDATE:
The game has full collision detection and player deaths. It's been going through some bug-fix and testing phases.
It's almost radar time. I hope it's in for CCAG. I don't know how bad that shit will be. It might be easy.
Who are we kidding.
It's going to blow.
I might post a 3rd update video, but it won't be much different than what you've been seeing.
Only now you can die! BWHAHAhahaheeueehherhhrhrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
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Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 05/09/2013, 01:06 PMUPDATE:
The game has full collision detection and player deaths. It's been going through some bug-fix and testing phases.
It's almost radar time. I hope it's in for CCAG. I don't know how bad that shit will be. It might be easy.
Who are we kidding.
It's going to blow.
I might post a 3rd update video, but it won't be much different than what you've been seeing.
Only now you can die! BWHAHAhahaheeueehherhhrhrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
So what is release "schedule" for the final game?
schedule:
When it's done.
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 05/10/2013, 11:49 AMschedule:
When it's done.
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gimme the tunes nao!
Looking damn great, I honestly can't believe you're using that many sprites to simulate parallax, I thought something on that level would produce some hardcore (read: ugly) sprite clipping, as in R-Type.
Meanwhile I still can't figure out how to display a tile on screen, I have a long way to go hahaha.
Quote from: Psycho Punch on 05/12/2013, 10:11 PMLooking damn great, I honestly can't believe you're using that many sprites to simulate parallax, I thought something on that level would produce some hardcore (read: ugly) sprite clipping, as in R-Type.
Meanwhile I still can't figure out how to display a tile on screen, I have a long way to go hahaha.
There is some clipping, but luckily, the way I set it up, the thing that ends up clipping is the big dopey coral towers, as opposed to stuff you actually care about! :)
It's something I'll try to fix, but I might just live with it. It's not too bad. Usually only happens on the bottom row because of the rooftops.
Looking good. I really need to scrounge up some extra funds and buy other homebrews that are available, and specifically Insanity and Pyramid Plunder
Update:
It'll be radar time by the end of the week.
and then, another round of testing.
I'm expecting the CCAG demo to be pretty much the full wave progression demo (3 waves, ad nauseum).
Do you guys really want a highscore save feature? There's currently a high score. But, it dies if you turn the game off.
Remember, it's a HuCard. So, you'll only get the save if you have a Duo, basically.
Fuck yeah, we want high scores!
There are highscores, just, do you gimps want it saved to BRAM?
Unless it's really difficult to implement or will make a huge file like Sim Earth, HELL YES!
I'll make it as huge as possible, and also make it delete everything thats already there.
the file name will say "LOLSCOAR"
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 05/20/2013, 12:18 PMThere are highscores, just, do you gimps want it saved to BRAM?
More importantly, will I be able to export the BRAM to cassette via RCA?
yeah. and then you can load it on a Commodore 64 and play a secret hidden game called Atlantits.
did you add any pixel boobs? do they have Bouncy?
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 05/20/2013, 12:33 PMI'll make it as huge as possible, and also make it delete everything thats already there.
the file name will say "LOLSCOAR"
Go for it!
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 05/20/2013, 12:33 PMI'll make it as huge as possible, and also make it delete everything thats already there.
the file name will say "LOLSCOAR"
With the save screen, make sure it says "Would you like to format to save your score?" & then "accidently" have it so the answer no, is switched to yes! Bwa HA HAHAA! :D
Quote from: NecroPhile on 05/20/2013, 12:16 PMFuck yeah, we want high scores!
I think you have your answer, Arkham :)
Quote from: ParanoiaDragon on 05/21/2013, 04:06 AMQuote from: Psycho Arkhan on 05/20/2013, 12:33 PMI'll make it as huge as possible, and also make it delete everything thats already there.
the file name will say "LOLSCOAR"
With the save screen, make sure it says "Would you like to format to save your score?" & then "accidently" have it so the answer no, is switched to yes! Bwa HA HAHAA! :D
nah just provide one option:
"YES!!!!11111"
Update for people who don't check Aetherbyte's actual site:
Atlantean is progressing fine. I'm fiddling with some polish related things at the moment.
Zero bugs, that I know of.
\o/
NO BUGS! YAY!!!
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 08/01/2013, 12:12 PMUpdate for people who don't check Aetherbyte's actual site:
Atlantean is progressing fine. I'm fiddling with some polish related things at the moment.
Zero bugs, that I know of.
\o/
Awesome. :pcgs:
http://youtu.be/cnnmnRWKmck
YEAH!
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 09/04/2013, 12:09 PMhttp://youtu.be/cnnmnRWKmck
YEAH!
Awesome :dance:
Pretty awesome Arkhan! I am wowed :D
Lookin' good! I like the catch-the-atlantean bombardment level. *splat*
Quote from: NecroPhile on 09/04/2013, 04:10 PMLookin' good! I like the catch-the-atlantean bombardment level. *splat*
Yeah! If you catch enough of them, you earn more Atlanteans for the main levels.
there are some slowdowns, but music and sfx are excellent ..
Congrats . =D>
Looks and sounds nice :)
slow explosions, but I take it this is because it's set underwater.
I was amazed with how many scrolling layers you've got in there...
Quote from: Tatsujin on 09/05/2013, 04:52 AMLooks and sounds nice :)
slow explosions, but I take it this is because it's set underwater.
Nope, thats just because the game hasn't hit the optimize stage where we gain back frames per second, and I go back through and tweak all the animation delays. :)
No point bothering for now with stuff like that.
Ark - the sounds are amazing once again.
Love the colors, animation.
Just speechless on how good this looks. fantastic job so far.
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 09/05/2013, 10:37 AMQuote from: Tatsujin on 09/05/2013, 04:52 AMLooks and sounds nice :)
slow explosions, but I take it this is because it's set underwater.
Nope, thats just because the game hasn't hit the optimize stage where we gain back frames per second, and I go back through and tweak all the animation delays. :)
No point bothering for now with stuff like that.
Ah, ok, I was also wondering about that. Thought maybe the video was acting up!
Quote from: turboswimbz on 09/05/2013, 10:48 AMArk - the sounds are amazing once again.
yayyyy.
and yes everyone, you'll notice some other speed goofiness, like the minefields sort of chug across the screen. That stuff will all move faster and smoother once everything is in place and optimized.
As it stands though, the game is often moving and updating almost every sprite the PCE can possibly update.
Looks great!
For some reason I got really nervous you weren't going to pick up any of those pink dudes in the demo and then at 1 1/2 minute-ish mark I got to say "oooh yeah."
I used to play the shit out of Defender on the 5200, loved that game. Pitfall 2/Moon Patrol next to help me relive my youth!
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Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 09/04/2013, 04:14 PMQuote from: NecroPhile on 09/04/2013, 04:10 PMLookin' good! I like the catch-the-atlantean bombardment level. *splat*
Yeah! If you catch enough of them, you earn more Atlanteans for the main levels.
I like the "dodging walls" section just prior to the aquatic infant catching. :pcgs:
Just finally got around to0 seeing the video. Been gone for a bit. Arkhan, the game looks aweso0me. I ado0re Defender, so I am really looking forward to this one man. Awesome stuff coming. Can't wait to get my hands on it.
Yeah, I'm working hard to get it into playtest mode again.
I really like the minefield walls too, Esteban. It just sucks that there's only so many combinations that work for it to be challenging.
Also, you can all expect the game to move quicker once I sort out all the moving parts and then go into speeding the game up again.
I hate to be a greedy bastard, but this is my dream:
Atlantean (and all future games) will have a BUNCH of chiptunes and offer the option to switch tunes (manually and randomly) on the fly...kinda like the radio in Out Run, but better.
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You will get a sound test in Atlantean, but having the music changeable on the fly would be kind of lame since the music wouldn't be as exciting as it changes from portion to portion.
I watched the new video, and I must say that I am quite impressed. It looks very professional, like something that NEC would put out back in the day. The background with the multiple layers is gorgeous and a real showstopper. It's the first time that I've felt like a PCE homebrew has achieved something that looks like an official game. You've come a long way since Insanity, Arkhan! I applaud you. =D>
Unfortunately, I desperately need to play catch-up. I still haven't bought Pyramid Plunder or the new version of Meteor Blaster. I'm really embarrassed...
Well, you'd be surprised what you can manage when you have someone who knows what they're doing drawing the pictures.
:)
Hopefully, the whole thing comes together as good as I think it will.
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 09/17/2013, 10:24 PMYou will get a sound test in Atlantean, but having the music changeable on the fly would be kind of lame since the music wouldn't be as exciting as it changes from portion to portion.
Yes, of course you are correct. :pcgs:
That is why I love that you will implement my idea anyway, just for me.
HUGS! (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcds.png)
Just a small update:
I'm cleaning the code up, and have to tweak a few things because I'm a huge douche and made the game too hard in some parts.
Don't expect a video or anything. There likely won't be anymore video updates. Don't really need them at this point.
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 12/20/2013, 08:15 AMJust a small update:
I'm cleaning the code up, and have to tweak a few things because I'm a huge douche and made the game too hard in some parts.
Don't expect a video or anything. There likely won't be anymore video updates. Don't really need them at this point.
Awesome! Just hope you guys can get your Huey's and Cases All done to go along with this! So when can when do you guys expect this to be out? Mid year?
Keep up the great work!
Quote from: turboswimbz on 12/20/2013, 08:50 AMQuote from: Psycho Arkhan on 12/20/2013, 08:15 AMJust a small update:
I'm cleaning the code up, and have to tweak a few things because I'm a huge douche and made the game too hard in some parts.
Don't expect a video or anything. There likely won't be anymore video updates. Don't really need them at this point.
Awesome! Just hope you guys can get your Huey's and Cases All done to go along with this! So when can when do you guys expect this to be out? Mid year?
Keep up the great work!
Outside of more playtesting to de-asshole the difficulty and locate any new bugs, all the game needs is optimization. It runs at a steady 30FPS and then shoots back to 60FPS after enemies clear away, meaning I should be able to locate that sweet spot where I fix all the right things and get all the speed ever!!!1123445.
Then, I spend time polishing it and dealing with Sunteam Pauls' 90000 palette images that give me headaches, :)
The title screen will make you all moist in the pants.
Deep Blue will look like a desert compared to the puddle left behind.
DO EEET!!!
DO EEET!!
Saved high scores too please. :mrgreen:
Quote from: NecroPhile on 12/20/2013, 09:35 AMSaved high scores too please. :mrgreen:
yeah yeah. Even though its a card game and you guys are sinners.
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 12/20/2013, 12:14 PMQuote from: NecroPhile on 12/20/2013, 09:35 AMSaved high scores too please. :mrgreen:
yeah yeah. Even though its a card game and you guys are sinners.
Can't be a sinner if you are not a Xian. So SAVE THEM BITCHES!!! ;)
sound test mode plz!
This is just an update as usual for anyone who doesn't pay attention to the main page, the blog, or Facebook.
Work is progressing as usual. Cleanups and speedups, look out!
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 01/11/2014, 02:11 AMThis is just an update as usual for anyone who doesn't pay attention to the main page, the blog, or Facebook.
Work is progressing as usual. Cleanups and speedups, look out!
This update was for me, since I have no Facebook, didn't realize there was blog, etc.
Thank you. A swift and pristine game awaits us. :pcgs:
Blog link is at the bottom of Aetherbyte.com
http://aetherbyte.blogspot.com (http://aetherbyte.blogspot.com)
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 01/11/2014, 04:53 AMBlog link is at the bottom of Aetherbyte.com
http://aetherbyte.blogspot.com (http://aetherbyte.blogspot.com)
Ha! I didn't realize there was a blog! Good to know, thanks (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcds.png)
again, for all you non blog/facebook folks:
Atlantean is still progressing and speeding up. Get excited and shit.
The boss battles play too fast now! They're unplayable. This is a good thing. It's easy to slow it down as opposed to speed it up.
Huzzah!
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 01/30/2014, 10:44 AMagain, for all you non blog/facebook folks:
Atlantean is still progressing and speeding up. Get excited and shit.
The boss battles play too fast now! They're unplayable. This is a good thing. It's easy to slow it down as opposed to speed it up.
Dude, I am going to buy Pyramid Plunder + Atlantean, though not at the same time. Ha!
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dat soundtrack
Quote from: esteban on 01/31/2014, 07:01 AMQuote from: Psycho Arkhan on 01/30/2014, 10:44 AMagain, for all you non blog/facebook folks:
Atlantean is still progressing and speeding up. Get excited and shit.
The boss battles play too fast now! They're unplayable. This is a good thing. It's easy to slow it down as opposed to speed it up.
Dude, I am going to buy Pyramid Plunder + Atlantean, though not at the same time. Ha!
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If that's not the back of the manual, then there should be no manual.
This is pretty big news: http://aetherbyte.blogspot.co.uk/ (http://aetherbyte.blogspot.co.uk)
Holy fuck!
*passes out*
Oh yeah, I just jizzed in my pants!
oh good, people actually check the sites and stuff.
:D
Did anyone snap pictures from MGC? There was a copy there to be played.
If you attended the show this past weekend, and got a chance to look at / play with the cards, we would like to hear your opinions on what is good or bad about them.
NOICE!
Looking so SHARP!
Quote from: TheOldMan on 04/14/2014, 04:34 PMIf you attended the show this past weekend, and got a chance to look at / play with the cards, we would like to hear your opinions on what is good or bad about them.
From what I've gathered so far, everyone was too busy peeing their pants to complain.
I really like the look of the scrolling . Good job. Also the blue case is nice and unique
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 04/14/2014, 04:30 PMoh good, people actually check the sites and stuff.
:D
Did anyone snap pictures from MGC? There was a copy there to be played.
I was going to ask there, but I'll ask here, any kind of rough estimate for us to prepare to preorder? I know you want to only only pre-orders when it's all done & ready to go. Also, I assume the instruction booklets & tray inserts are on their way to you? Maybe that's all you're waiting for to open preorders.
No, the game is not 100% done, I'm wrapping it up basically.
Once its ready, I am basically doing first come first serve, but giving the PCEFX veteran-folk first dibs for various reasons related to "You guys helped this happen." .
Anyone who misses the boat goes on the list so we can see how many people didn't get one for the next batch/etc.
So, yeah, there will likely be a mad-retard-dash of panicked people trying to get one ASAP.
Don't worry though. Everyone will get one. It would be dumb to only let like 40 people play the game on a card.
ALSO:
Some of you asked about "can I have a ROM when I buy it."
The answer is yes, and I am going to put incriminating information in the ROM so you don't go thrusting it into the internet.
Expect like "I LOVE BLOWING DUDES" on the title screen or something, with your address right below it.
So which will be completed first, Atlantean or Ultima ][?
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 04/14/2014, 06:33 PMALSO:
Some of you asked about "can I have a ROM when I buy it."
The answer is yes, and I am going to put incriminating information in the ROM so you don't go thrusting it into the internet.
Expect like "I LOVE BLOWING DUDES" on the title screen or something, with your address right below it.
lol. I am one of those peeps. :)
Wowza, that is BAD ASS!
Can't wait to get my hands on this one. I hope you keep the high score contest alive and well once sent, even if the prize is only for a few of your pubes or something.
OMG this game looks amazing! *Thumbs Uppuh*
That case is gorgeous Arkhan. Love how you have the Aetherbyte logo travelling down the side like that.
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 04/14/2014, 06:33 PMNo, the game is not 100% done, I'm wrapping it up basically.
Once its ready, I am basically doing first come first serve, but giving the PCEFX veteran-folk first dibs for various reasons related to "You guys helped this happen." .
Anyone who misses the boat goes on the list so we can see how many people didn't get one for the next batch/etc.
So, yeah, there will likely be a mad-retard-dash of panicked people trying to get one ASAP.
Don't worry though. Everyone will get one. It would be dumb to only let like 40 people play the game on a card.
ALSO:
Some of you asked about "can I have a ROM when I buy it."
The answer is yes, and I am going to put incriminating information in the ROM so you don't go thrusting it into the internet.
Expect like "I LOVE BLOWING DUDES" on the title screen or something, with your address right below it.
Ah sweet, so basically the internet will crash when they go up for order! :D
Cool, I wouldn't mind having the rom as well.
I assume the robin-egg-blue plastic is an homage to Color Dreams?
;)
I only have Ave 6 pads, I wouldn't mind using a proper PCE pad however.
Quote from: VestCunt on 04/15/2014, 01:32 AMI assume the robin-egg-blue plastic is an homage to Color Dreams?
;)
Kinda, yeah.
It's also awesome. You'll know when you get it.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 04/15/2014, 12:51 AMThat case is gorgeous Arkhan. Love how you have the Aetherbyte logo travelling down the side like that.
That was the first thing I noticed. It was one of those "holy fuck this is cool" moments. :D
I think I have to check the aetherbyte website...something's afoot!
Will be back soon...
Arkhy, make sure there's one copy left for me ;)
So cool, have been watching the blog and Facebook, hope the ore order start time is friendly to internationals :). The case looks awesome, the logo is sweet, is it fairly chunky? Do u plan n doing a different colour per game? That would be pretty cool, maybe not financially great but sure cool :)..
I assume and hope pre orders are limited to one per person.? Each case labelled so you can see who pawns one on eBay and then publicly flog them :)
This looks awesome!
Yeah it's definitely one per customer right now.
What do you mean by "chunky" ? lol
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 04/16/2014, 11:08 PMYeah it's definitely one per customer right now.
What do you mean by "chunky" ? lol
He wants to know if it is the soup that eats like a meal. Obviously.
Now take my money!
If I were sexually attracted to video games (like some of you guys seem to be at times), I would totally be jerking off to those pics. Well done, Arkhan. Those cases and hucards look amazing! =D>
Hey, thank OldMan for the case stuff. I just picked the colors and the logo, lol.
He's the one that subjected himself to plastic-fumes/etc. to make those beasts.
Now that you've seen what can be done, who's going to send me a door to model ? :)
Quote from: TheOldMan on 04/17/2014, 03:59 PMNow that you've seen what can be done, who's going to send me a door to model ? :)
I hope you mean a Duo door, not a like, front door to a house. :)
QuoteI hope you mean a Duo door, not a like, front door to a house.
Yeah, just couldn't remember which system it was.
Though, if they can print guns, car bodies, and rc models....Why not?