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Arkhan Asylum · 02/27/2012, 11:17 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paganitzu

Looks like someone beat me to the punch on Alabama Smith.

I thought I'd heard the name before. Damn.

Maybe I can contact the guy and get permission to use the name. Seeing as it's a shareware game and all..

hmmm

spenoza · 02/27/2012, 03:47 PM

You could go for Mississippi Joe instead, or something like that. There are lots of combinations that are just as good as Alabama Smith.

Also, I concur that there is a need for some smaller, faster-paced levels to help the game pace. Either that or slightly modified enemy AI routines for the larger levels.

Arkhan Asylum · 02/27/2012, 03:57 PM

Alabama Smith has the best ring to it though.

I could shrink the maps. That seems to be the concensus so far. The levels are too big and the ghosts are too dumb.

futureman2000 · 02/27/2012, 04:15 PM

Seems that shrinking the maps would make this just like pac-man. I wonder if there is some element that could be added to the game that would make traveling the maps quicker, but without making the game easier. Something like a whip that lets you collect bars down a row, along with faster or more numerous mummies.
Also, I suggest "North Dakota Dale" for the protagonist.

Nazi NecroPhile · 02/27/2012, 04:22 PM

I can't wait to play this tonight.

As for the name, esteban already gave you the best one: Herr Doktor Veelgüd. Umlauts, fuck yeah!

ParanoiaDragon · 02/27/2012, 04:57 PM

Montanna Jones! AHHHHHHH, already taken!

http://www.gamefaqs.com/3do/569469-montana-jones

All seriousness aside, I really like the idea of a whip that you can pick up, that has a limit number of times it can be used, that stretches the screen to get a full line of bars!

OldRover · 02/27/2012, 05:05 PM

You could name him Gerald, and he could also appear in a platformer.

Arkhan Asylum · 02/27/2012, 05:11 PM

if his names geralds, this game needs WAY MOOAR COMTINTS

Alabama Smith is the best, but a recent game also uses the name, so it is out.

How about Arizona Joe

CrackTiger · 02/27/2012, 05:13 PM

Instead of only shrinking the maps, how about keeping them as an alternate quest/mode and make the smaller maps the "normal" game?

Mishran · 02/27/2012, 06:19 PM

Haven't had a chance to try this yet, but hopefully I can remedy that tonight. How about Dakota James?

Arkhan Asylum · 02/27/2012, 07:16 PM

Texas Tim!

Dallas Dave?

Oklahoma Hank?

Vegas Roy?

loolol

Mishran · 02/27/2012, 07:39 PM

Wisconsin Willy!

Vecanti · 02/27/2012, 09:02 PM

Indiana Bones

Arkhan Asylum · 02/27/2012, 09:04 PM

This isn't a porno.

Vecanti · 02/27/2012, 09:26 PM

I guess should stop trying to find the cheat code to unlock it then.

Keranu · 02/27/2012, 09:48 PM

Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 02/27/2012, 07:16 PMTexas Tim!

Dallas Dave?

Oklahoma Hank?

Vegas Roy?

loolol

LOL Oklahoma Hank.

Nebraskan Dan.

Mishran · 02/27/2012, 10:02 PM

Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 02/27/2012, 09:04 PMThis isn't a porno.

Mine wasn't meant to be dirty...

guyjin · 02/27/2012, 10:04 PM

dangit, don't have any CD-rs, and I can't figure out how to get any emulators to read a flunking iso...

Arkhan Asylum · 02/27/2012, 10:27 PM

Quote from: guyjin on 02/27/2012, 10:04 PMdangit, don't have any CD-rs, and I can't figure out how to get any emulators to read a flunking iso...

Mount that shit in Daemon Tools, and use Ootake. It'll recognize the virtual drive as a real drive, and boot that shit.

Arkhan Asylum · 02/27/2012, 10:27 PM

KANSAS KEEN

im pretty sure I can't use Keen without getting butt fucked by id.

Keranu · 02/28/2012, 12:41 AM

Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 02/27/2012, 10:27 PM
Quote from: guyjin on 02/27/2012, 10:04 PMdangit, don't have any CD-rs, and I can't figure out how to get any emulators to read a flunking iso...
Mount that shit in Daemon Tools, and use Ootake. It'll recognize the virtual drive as a real drive, and boot that shit.

I use Alcohol 52% for mounting ISOs these days. Daemon Tools kept giving me blue screen errors whenever I had it installed on Windows XP, just a fair warning.

roflmao · 02/28/2012, 12:46 AM

I've been using MagicDisc for the past year or so and it's been working great. Easy as pie to use as well.

EDIT: I haven't tried using it with a PCE emulator. It's just what I use whenever I want to play one of my games that requires a CD. I hate having to dig out old CD/DVDs so I've just ripped a bunch of them and have them as ISOs on my hard drive. (also handy for my netbook, which doesn't have a disc drive)

ParanoiaDragon · 02/28/2012, 01:35 AM

Quote from: Vecanti on 02/27/2012, 09:02 PMIndiana Bones

Already exists. There's a dog grooming place in my area, I think it's a chain, though, possibly a local chain, rather then nationwide. It's called Indiana Bones & the Temple of Groom, I kid you not!

Keranu · 02/28/2012, 01:37 AM

Quote from: ParanoiaDragon on 02/28/2012, 01:35 AM
Quote from: Vecanti on 02/27/2012, 09:02 PMIndiana Bones
Already exists. There's a dog grooming place in my area, I think it's a chain, though, possibly a local chain, rather then nationwide. It's called Indiana Bones & the Temple of Groom, I kid you not!

lmao

Vecanti · 02/28/2012, 01:41 AM

Quote from: ParanoiaDragon on 02/28/2012, 01:35 AM
Quote from: Vecanti on 02/27/2012, 09:02 PMIndiana Bones
Already exists. There's a dog grooming place in my area, I think it's a chain, though, possibly a local chain, rather then nationwide. It's called Indiana Bones & the Temple of Groom, I kid you not!

Oh my god. I would love a photo if you ever happen to get a chance someday.

ParanoiaDragon · 02/28/2012, 03:35 AM

Ask & ye shall recieve! I just googled it. Next time I'm around it, I'll try to remember to take my own pic.

That's actually the old location, I'm pretty sure they moved down the street a bit. Also, across from the old location is a place called Nothing Bundt Cakes!

And down the street is "I can't believe it's a law firm?!" kidding, but those are kinda Simpson'ish, makes me think of Yogurt Nook & A lot to do about Nuts!

Also, when my dad was a kid, his family was on a roadtrip somewhere in the south, & they saw a place called something along the lines of "Tough Steaks & Muddy Coffee", so my grandpa just had to eat there because he loved the name. My dad said the food was really good, though, I have no idea if the place is still around, that was probably in the...40's or possibly 50's I'm guessing since my dad said he was a kid at the time.

Arkhan Asylum · 02/28/2012, 09:51 AM

Louisiana Lou?

touko · 02/28/2012, 10:08 AM

Bannana joe ??

bonky bob ???

Captain nibbles ??

Arkhan Asylum · 02/28/2012, 10:10 AM

Honkey Harold?

touko · 02/28/2012, 10:11 AM

Hobby-want shinobi ??

jlued686 · 02/28/2012, 11:10 AM

Tennessee Williams.

You're welcome. ;)

spenoza · 02/28/2012, 01:45 PM

Montana Max is already taken. I like Arkansas Joe. Sounds better spoken than it looks, though.

Arkhan Asylum · 02/28/2012, 02:35 PM

California Chris!

Georgia Gary?

Pyramid Pete?

Oklahoma Jackson

guyjin · 02/28/2012, 02:54 PM

Rhode Eylund!

touko · 02/28/2012, 02:57 PM

Billy babeloula (she's my babyyyy) .

lord_cack · 02/28/2012, 05:01 PM

I second Gerald.... but if he has to have a goofy name lets go with...., nope got nothing Gerald would be awesome

spenoza · 02/28/2012, 05:42 PM

Pyramid Pete is pretty good. Stays with the theme, too. It is just the right amount of corny to go with all the retro.

Arkhan Asylum · 02/28/2012, 06:24 PM

Yeah Pyramid Pete, or Spelunkin' Steve

ParanoiaDragon · 02/29/2012, 12:40 AM

Quote from: lord_cack on 02/28/2012, 05:01 PMI second Gerald.... but if he has to have a goofy name lets go with...., nope got nothing Gerald would be awesome

Does Arky even know who Gerald is?

Arkhan Asylum · 02/29/2012, 01:14 AM

are we talking about Geralds?

Vecanti · 02/29/2012, 02:25 AM

Pat McRotch

Ophelia Teats

lord_cack · 02/29/2012, 05:14 AM

Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 02/29/2012, 01:14 AMare we talking about Geralds?

No, Gerald is the name of Player Two in Jungle Bros.

The lead characters name is JB, the Second player (his Bros.) is named Gerald

Arkhan Asylum · 02/29/2012, 08:26 AM

Justin Bieber and Gerald!!1!1!11

Arkhan Asylum · 03/01/2012, 10:54 PM

UPDATED MAIN POST.

NEW IMAGE TO DOWNLOAD WITH DEBUG SCREEN.

GET IT. WHUTTTTT

Vecanti · 03/01/2012, 11:24 PM

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Keranu · 03/02/2012, 12:44 AM

Wow, cool glitch. Or is that some sort of strobe light dance party mode you unlocked?

spenoza · 03/02/2012, 12:53 AM

Quote from: Keranu on 03/02/2012, 12:44 AMWow, cool glitch. Or is that some sort of strobe light dance party mode you unlocked?

It can't be a dance party mode. There's no disco sparkle ball.

Vecanti · 03/02/2012, 01:19 AM

I thought maybe that was the debug screen?

Arkhan Asylum · 03/02/2012, 08:27 AM

I can't see the picture you posted, lol. WHAT IS IT.

Vecanti · 03/02/2012, 09:59 AM

Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 03/02/2012, 08:27 AMI can't see the picture you posted, lol. WHAT IS IT.

Weird, I uploaded it to tinypic, changed it to imageshack now. Did you see any of those other pics I posted earlier in the thread? Oh well, I thought this was the new debug screen.

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