Hey everyone,
I am fully aware that this is not a post about RE: P, and it will be the last post I make about 'Keep Sane' here. I've started up a separate blog for that project, which you can see here: http://keepsanegame.blogspot.co.uk/
I've updated the game with dynamic 'Tainted Ground' and randomised enemy/item spawns. If you're interested, go check it out.
Z
Thursday 7 November 2013
Monday 4 November 2013
Status Update
Hey everybody,
Ok, so this forward momentum keeps changing every two seconds. Things have barely moved forward since the last update, so I didn't think it'd be worth making an update. However, you guys requested them, so I'll keep to your wishes.
Last email from FAPCOM was on 13th last month, which he said he was upset things weren't getting done on his end as well, and that he needed to sort out some errands for next year. Again, we have lives to uphold outside of this project.
That aside, I worked more on 'Keep Sane'. You can check out the updated version here: https://mega.co.nz/#!VRBTXJbC!BAVTgyHAMrh1itg44np5yQSoXBYHVZ04OeiRMdYPsAE
Again, Controls are:
WSAD - Move
CTRL - Sprint (New)
Left Mouse - Use/Fire (Only use at the moment)
Menu - W, S - Move, Z - Select
Updates include:
- Blob of death (that is going to be an enemy)
- Intro cutscenes going up to the first proper level
- some 3D sound, going to play with it a lot more for this game
- Music
Bear in mind that no animations are done yet, and most sprites/tiles are placeholders.
Let me know your thoughts.
Z
Ok, so this forward momentum keeps changing every two seconds. Things have barely moved forward since the last update, so I didn't think it'd be worth making an update. However, you guys requested them, so I'll keep to your wishes.
Last email from FAPCOM was on 13th last month, which he said he was upset things weren't getting done on his end as well, and that he needed to sort out some errands for next year. Again, we have lives to uphold outside of this project.
That aside, I worked more on 'Keep Sane'. You can check out the updated version here: https://mega.co.nz/#!VRBTXJbC!BAVTgyHAMrh1itg44np5yQSoXBYHVZ04OeiRMdYPsAE
Again, Controls are:
WSAD - Move
CTRL - Sprint (New)
Left Mouse - Use/Fire (Only use at the moment)
Menu - W, S - Move, Z - Select
Updates include:
- Blob of death (that is going to be an enemy)
- Intro cutscenes going up to the first proper level
- some 3D sound, going to play with it a lot more for this game
- Music
Bear in mind that no animations are done yet, and most sprites/tiles are placeholders.
Let me know your thoughts.
Z
Thursday 17 October 2013
I'm back, k?
Hey again everybody... I know I was gone for a bit, but I've been very busy with my life and doing as best I can at my course (which is going fantastic, one of the best in the class and on par for above 80%).
FAPCOM got back to me on the 1st of this month, and since then I've been working on implementing all the sprites he's been sending me way in the game. What has he sent me? We have 5 rounds of the dog knotting animation. That's right, 5! Since the gameover is unlike the others (as in, it is the enemy' special) I wanted to extend it out a bit.
I've also been making some of the new areas (Obviously without some nice looking scenery). I'll go ahead and let you guys know that the laboratory this time is hidden beneath a casino. I'm still trying to work out the full floor plan of it, but the exterior and parts of the interior is finished. As I've said before, I will release when the next area is ready. I'm being kept very busy (as is FAPCOM), we're working when we can.
Cheers for sticking around,
Z
P.S. For all you haters, I have a very special present for you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1PBptSDIh8
FAPCOM got back to me on the 1st of this month, and since then I've been working on implementing all the sprites he's been sending me way in the game. What has he sent me? We have 5 rounds of the dog knotting animation. That's right, 5! Since the gameover is unlike the others (as in, it is the enemy' special) I wanted to extend it out a bit.
I've also been making some of the new areas (Obviously without some nice looking scenery). I'll go ahead and let you guys know that the laboratory this time is hidden beneath a casino. I'm still trying to work out the full floor plan of it, but the exterior and parts of the interior is finished. As I've said before, I will release when the next area is ready. I'm being kept very busy (as is FAPCOM), we're working when we can.
Cheers for sticking around,
Z
P.S. For all you haters, I have a very special present for you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1PBptSDIh8
Monday 2 September 2013
Present!
So as promised, here's the present: One of the GO images. It's still incomplete, I've only done basic shading for the zombie, and there needs to be a bit more work on Rebecca. However, I've spent the last week and a half on this. Please give your critique!
The second present (What, two?!) is both an image and an introduction. On the above photo I had help (with some of the highlighting, sweat and hair) by a fan that's recently been helping out with artwork and some spriting for the new project 'Keep Sane'. So, introducing Unforgiven7120 to the team with this teaser pic of the main character:
Sorry it's not a game update (Hopefully I didn't give the impression that it was) but I hope this all satisfies your cravings for now. Again, this was meant as a thank you for your continued (and lengthy) support!
Z
The second present (What, two?!) is both an image and an introduction. On the above photo I had help (with some of the highlighting, sweat and hair) by a fan that's recently been helping out with artwork and some spriting for the new project 'Keep Sane'. So, introducing Unforgiven7120 to the team with this teaser pic of the main character:
Sorry it's not a game update (Hopefully I didn't give the impression that it was) but I hope this all satisfies your cravings for now. Again, this was meant as a thank you for your continued (and lengthy) support!
Z
Tuesday 27 August 2013
A Momentous Occasion!
Well, it happened. As of 26/08/2013:
I know this hasn't been the most efficient in terms of output, but it will be finished. You probably know this to be my mentality already anyway.
Now, I did want to have something done for this time. It's not done yet, but I will be editing this post sometime this week with my little present :D
Take care, and much love to you all.
Z
P.S. Rebecca sends her love too :P
This blog hit 500,000 views!
I'm shocked how devoted the fans of this game are. I've spoken to a couple of the long-term fans (Who have followed it since the project started in 2011!), and I can say you're all awesome people (This page wouldn't be getting 700-1000 views a day otherwise!)I know this hasn't been the most efficient in terms of output, but it will be finished. You probably know this to be my mentality already anyway.
Now, I did want to have something done for this time. It's not done yet, but I will be editing this post sometime this week with my little present :D
Take care, and much love to you all.
Z
P.S. Rebecca sends her love too :P
Saturday 24 August 2013
Something Different...
So, got another status update!
This week I was working on the GO images, and more GMod posing for them. I have 3 images in the works atm (2 zombie and 1 death image). However, that's not the something different...
I decided to help myself relieve the stress of coding by starting up something new (Since RE:Progeny has so many resources and scripts it's hard to keep track of them). This new project will be an action-horror game by the name of 'Keep Sane'. This will not be taking over RE: Progeny, I'm simply using it as something to relieve coding stress.
It was a test of dynamic lighting and the ability to have the player' limbs independent (of course, this is only demonstrated by upper and lower body.)
You can check out the short thing I whipped up here: https://mega.co.nz/#!pR4yAIaC!D2XzVBaj44DtVYMgup_5NF16_RgDKMdzq_5J2Z8VBog
Controls are:
WSAD - Movement
Right mouse - Aim (No weapon shooting atm)
Z - Restart upon death
F4 - Fullscreen (Recommended)
Escape - Exit Game
The enemies are as follows:
'Tainted Ground' - Fun little tentacle covered ground
'Screamer' - Chases you and creates damaging pulses (You take more damage the closer you are to the Screamer)
I have more ideas for enemies, but for now I just wanted to focus on the lighting and movement.
No sound, graphics look bad, and no H, but was just a gameplay and coding test
Also, still no word from FAPCOM. I'll contact him again...
Z
This week I was working on the GO images, and more GMod posing for them. I have 3 images in the works atm (2 zombie and 1 death image). However, that's not the something different...
I decided to help myself relieve the stress of coding by starting up something new (Since RE:Progeny has so many resources and scripts it's hard to keep track of them). This new project will be an action-horror game by the name of 'Keep Sane'. This will not be taking over RE: Progeny, I'm simply using it as something to relieve coding stress.
It was a test of dynamic lighting and the ability to have the player' limbs independent (of course, this is only demonstrated by upper and lower body.)
You can check out the short thing I whipped up here: https://mega.co.nz/#!pR4yAIaC!D2XzVBaj44DtVYMgup_5NF16_RgDKMdzq_5J2Z8VBog
Controls are:
WSAD - Movement
Right mouse - Aim (No weapon shooting atm)
Z - Restart upon death
F4 - Fullscreen (Recommended)
Escape - Exit Game
The enemies are as follows:
'Tainted Ground' - Fun little tentacle covered ground
'Screamer' - Chases you and creates damaging pulses (You take more damage the closer you are to the Screamer)
I have more ideas for enemies, but for now I just wanted to focus on the lighting and movement.
No sound, graphics look bad, and no H, but was just a gameplay and coding test
Also, still no word from FAPCOM. I'll contact him again...
Z
Monday 19 August 2013
A small progress report
So, to avoid further "OMG please post something" comments, thought I'd let you know how everything's going.
Firstly, I've implemented the new knotted animations into the game (both normal and laboratory modes), however it's not all done yet, there's a few transition animations that need to be finished, which brings me onto my next point...
FAPCOM has been silent since the end of last month. Knowing the circumstances of his last disappearance, I am fully patient with the situation, and I'm trying to get as much done as I can myself. But just so you guys are aware, I'm waiting as much as you are.
My next bit of news is that I've started on making the area sizes for the next part of this chapter (It's a bit sad to think we're still on the prologue chapter, out of my 8 planned ones) I'm not sure whether I should spill the beans on the next area, it's a bit of a gamble.
My last bit of news is that I've started doing the GO pics again. As suggested by 'Unforgiven7120' I finally got Garry's Mod, picked myself up a model of Becca, and got to work posing her. Some of these I will be putting straight into photoshop and working on it digitally, others I'm using as a reference point for sketching. (One of my updates soon will be a sketch and the digital version)
For now, here's a planned idea of the single zombie sex GO screen. (Guess where the zombie goes) This will be one that goes straight into digital editing. (Unless I feel like getting the drawing practice)
Again, can't tell you when the next update will be. (Won't be able to update until FAPCOM returns) It's crazy to think this blog is still getting around 700-900 views a day! Thank you all so much! (I'm going to need to throw together something for when we hit 500k views...)
Firstly, I've implemented the new knotted animations into the game (both normal and laboratory modes), however it's not all done yet, there's a few transition animations that need to be finished, which brings me onto my next point...
FAPCOM has been silent since the end of last month. Knowing the circumstances of his last disappearance, I am fully patient with the situation, and I'm trying to get as much done as I can myself. But just so you guys are aware, I'm waiting as much as you are.
My next bit of news is that I've started on making the area sizes for the next part of this chapter (It's a bit sad to think we're still on the prologue chapter, out of my 8 planned ones) I'm not sure whether I should spill the beans on the next area, it's a bit of a gamble.
My last bit of news is that I've started doing the GO pics again. As suggested by 'Unforgiven7120' I finally got Garry's Mod, picked myself up a model of Becca, and got to work posing her. Some of these I will be putting straight into photoshop and working on it digitally, others I'm using as a reference point for sketching. (One of my updates soon will be a sketch and the digital version)
For now, here's a planned idea of the single zombie sex GO screen. (Guess where the zombie goes) This will be one that goes straight into digital editing. (Unless I feel like getting the drawing practice)
The idea of this image (and the whole game really) is to give more of a personal attachment to Rebecca, hence why I didn't put the camera from the zombies (dominant) perspective. Leave me some comments though with thoughts.
Again, can't tell you when the next update will be. (Won't be able to update until FAPCOM returns) It's crazy to think this blog is still getting around 700-900 views a day! Thank you all so much! (I'm going to need to throw together something for when we hit 500k views...)
Z
Monday 29 July 2013
How things are coming along
So needless to say, posting is becoming less frequent. It sucks, but that's just the way things are turning out.
In regards to the game, I have had minimal contact with FAPCOM after the hard drive issue. However, in terms of progress there is:
- New knotted animation with random chance of occuring during every Cerberus behind animation. Along with this new animation (2 animations actually) is an altered mechanic for the grapple.
- Start of new area
- Text display of area name upon entry (Just so you guys can get to know the areas by name a bit more)
Last time I spoke to FAPCOM he was reconstructing external tiles for the new building, as well as the reloading sprite. These were lost in the HDD mess up.
In the meantime I will be:
- Drawing up a map for new area (I have been trying to get round to doing this for a while, but haven't been able to decide on a layout that would work)
- Altering the knotted animation text to work with when cutscenes are off.
As always, apologies for not posting often enough, but the support is always appreciated.
Z
In regards to the game, I have had minimal contact with FAPCOM after the hard drive issue. However, in terms of progress there is:
- New knotted animation with random chance of occuring during every Cerberus behind animation. Along with this new animation (2 animations actually) is an altered mechanic for the grapple.
- Start of new area
- Text display of area name upon entry (Just so you guys can get to know the areas by name a bit more)
Last time I spoke to FAPCOM he was reconstructing external tiles for the new building, as well as the reloading sprite. These were lost in the HDD mess up.
In the meantime I will be:
- Drawing up a map for new area (I have been trying to get round to doing this for a while, but haven't been able to decide on a layout that would work)
- Altering the knotted animation text to work with when cutscenes are off.
As always, apologies for not posting often enough, but the support is always appreciated.
Z
Friday 28 June 2013
A disappointing status update
Ok, so before some of you start worrying, I'll let you know that we have got the basic second dog animation down, it's included in the game/Laboratory. I'm also going to change the scripts for climaxing. We were working on the 'knotted' extra scenes of this animation, and I did want to start on the new area by now, however there's been this problem:
FAPCOM hard-drive and backup hard drive were corrupted due to a power surge, which means we lost all the knotted animation, as well as new area tiles and a background for the new skill tree layout. This has obviously set us back by a considerable amount.
However, I plan to create the second area without the tilesets, and then add them in after. (as in just use placeholder tiles)
Unfortunately, I can't pin when the next update will be.
Z
FAPCOM hard-drive and backup hard drive were corrupted due to a power surge, which means we lost all the knotted animation, as well as new area tiles and a background for the new skill tree layout. This has obviously set us back by a considerable amount.
However, I plan to create the second area without the tilesets, and then add them in after. (as in just use placeholder tiles)
Unfortunately, I can't pin when the next update will be.
Z
Sunday 26 May 2013
Trying again...
So this weekend, I looked and looked some more at that GO image I posted a while ago, made a few touch ups (added more bites, blood, changed skin tone, etc.) and decided to just draw the head out from scratch, changing the angle in the process.
Thoughts?
My main concern are the proportions, and it's difficult to see how the head will look with all the features on it. No comments on face shading (obviously)
Z
Thoughts?
My main concern are the proportions, and it's difficult to see how the head will look with all the features on it. No comments on face shading (obviously)
Z
Tuesday 21 May 2013
Saturday 18 May 2013
Laboratory Update! (18th May 2013)
So I've been away from my computer... a lot. I've been working weekends (travelling parts of UK) and have had about 2-3 hours a week (tops). I've been in contact with FAPCOM though, he's still working on the Cerberus animation (and having a slight bit of trouble with it).
This update contains the Laboratory which you can find in the "Extras" section. It contains 6 backgrounds and 6 lighting effects, but please, send some more backgrounds in! I really want to add a bit of fan content into the game, so this is your chance to chip in! (I will not be making any backgrounds)
However, this update also contains a few bug fixes (one of which kept me frustrated for 4 hours yesterday), such as the zombie health (post-sex) bug, and the 'sprite not existing' bug, as well as a couple of others.
As someone in the comments put, there really is no way I can release something that will make you all feel the time spent was worth it, but I do spend most of my time working in real life.
I hope you all enjoy this update, I'll try and keep you all 'in the loop' a bit more. As always, thanks for your continued support.
Z
P.S. I still need to add a little credit thing for whoever sent the background. In the meantime, thanks to InsaneBrain for sending backgrounds 2-6!
P.P.S. I probably shouldn't have added "Prostitute" as a choice for the outfit!
P.P.P.S. Please check the last post for repsonses to your questions/feedback/etc.
This update contains the Laboratory which you can find in the "Extras" section. It contains 6 backgrounds and 6 lighting effects, but please, send some more backgrounds in! I really want to add a bit of fan content into the game, so this is your chance to chip in! (I will not be making any backgrounds)
However, this update also contains a few bug fixes (one of which kept me frustrated for 4 hours yesterday), such as the zombie health (post-sex) bug, and the 'sprite not existing' bug, as well as a couple of others.
As someone in the comments put, there really is no way I can release something that will make you all feel the time spent was worth it, but I do spend most of my time working in real life.
I hope you all enjoy this update, I'll try and keep you all 'in the loop' a bit more. As always, thanks for your continued support.
Z
P.S. I still need to add a little credit thing for whoever sent the background. In the meantime, thanks to InsaneBrain for sending backgrounds 2-6!
P.P.S. I probably shouldn't have added "Prostitute" as a choice for the outfit!
P.P.P.S. Please check the last post for repsonses to your questions/feedback/etc.
Sunday 28 April 2013
Back in business
So, as I'm sure you heard, FAPCOM is back and drawing up some new stuffs. We're focusing on the second dog animation next, and then moving onto the next area (no spoilers.)
It really annoys me that we put in so much work for so little result, but I'm going to put forward the question, would you like the update released in this week, or wait until the new area is ready? Let me know in the comments.
The current update stands at bug fixes for the last version, the merchant screen (which ate away hours with stupid bugs.) and the laboratory (which should keep you guys going for a bit...)
Z
P.S. Here's a little skill tree idea that FAPCOM came up with (obviously the look will change). To explain, as you know throughout the game you get innocent and whore experience. The 'hearts' cost you whore points, and the wings/halo cost you innocent points. The ones that are half heart-half wing gives you the choice of either going down the whore route, or the innocent route (and blocks off the other route.)
Obviously, I don't want to make this game too RPG-esque, but I really like this idea and I feel it wouldn't take away from the experience at all. Again, lemme know in the comments.
It really annoys me that we put in so much work for so little result, but I'm going to put forward the question, would you like the update released in this week, or wait until the new area is ready? Let me know in the comments.
The current update stands at bug fixes for the last version, the merchant screen (which ate away hours with stupid bugs.) and the laboratory (which should keep you guys going for a bit...)
Z
P.S. Here's a little skill tree idea that FAPCOM came up with (obviously the look will change). To explain, as you know throughout the game you get innocent and whore experience. The 'hearts' cost you whore points, and the wings/halo cost you innocent points. The ones that are half heart-half wing gives you the choice of either going down the whore route, or the innocent route (and blocks off the other route.)
Obviously, I don't want to make this game too RPG-esque, but I really like this idea and I feel it wouldn't take away from the experience at all. Again, lemme know in the comments.
Monday 1 April 2013
Not an April Fools Status Update
So I could've been really cheap and posted an 'update' up here as a fun little prank, but frankly, that'd just be wasting time.
The Lab is coming along great, I think you guys are going to love it. Check the picture below for a small preview. The background is the 'Holding Cell' by fan InsaneBrain. You can customise the lighting, music, and little visual effects like the camera effect you can see in the picture.
I'm really excited to get this one out to you all, I know you've been patient. I need to finish up this extra, and then finish off the merchant buying screen (since I've run into a large number of bugs with it), and then I'll be releasing!
Thanks for your support as always, and hope you had a good Easter!
Z
The Lab is coming along great, I think you guys are going to love it. Check the picture below for a small preview. The background is the 'Holding Cell' by fan InsaneBrain. You can customise the lighting, music, and little visual effects like the camera effect you can see in the picture.
I'm really excited to get this one out to you all, I know you've been patient. I need to finish up this extra, and then finish off the merchant buying screen (since I've run into a large number of bugs with it), and then I'll be releasing!
Thanks for your support as always, and hope you had a good Easter!
Z
Monday 25 March 2013
A little something...
... you can do to help!
So, no response from FAPCOM yet. I have started working on the 'gallery' (also known as 'The Laboratory').
So, what can you do to help you ask?
Well, I'm looking for people to create some backgrounds for this mode, as I'd like to be able to customise it. I am looking for a nice variety of locales, including:
- Street
- Sewer
- Catwalk
- Whatever you can come up with!
I probably won't pick all of them, but I look forward to seeing what you guys can come up with!
For a small example, here's what the screen looks like (Also, I can do some advanced lighting effects like I have in this background):
Note: Dimensions MUST be 640x480, and images either JPG or PNG
Can you please send your finished works to z.fied@hotmail.co.uk
Thanks again for the support guys!
Z
So, no response from FAPCOM yet. I have started working on the 'gallery' (also known as 'The Laboratory').
So, what can you do to help you ask?
Well, I'm looking for people to create some backgrounds for this mode, as I'd like to be able to customise it. I am looking for a nice variety of locales, including:
- Street
- Sewer
- Catwalk
- Whatever you can come up with!
I probably won't pick all of them, but I look forward to seeing what you guys can come up with!
For a small example, here's what the screen looks like (Also, I can do some advanced lighting effects like I have in this background):
Note: Dimensions MUST be 640x480, and images either JPG or PNG
Can you please send your finished works to z.fied@hotmail.co.uk
Thanks again for the support guys!
Z
Monday 18 March 2013
All at once...
I honestly wish I could've posted sooner. It's stupid to make excuses and say I was doing this, doing that, blah blah blah. I didn't have the time to work on this though I assure you. (Plus I'm at a point where there's not much I can do.)
FAPCOM has still disappeared off the face of the earth. In which case please email me Arsham at z.fied@hotmail.co.uk
My main concerns are:
1) The style difference will be noticeable
2) FAPCOM hasn't actually gone
It would be stupid to say (like I have before) that this year is probably my most important year, because honestly, every year is the most important year, and I just don't prioritise this highly enough. I do still work on this, but it's become very occasional. However, once I start getting some new art in here I'll be able to do a lot more, which will probably make me more productive.
Sorry if I'm letting anyone down.
Z
FAPCOM has still disappeared off the face of the earth. In which case please email me Arsham at z.fied@hotmail.co.uk
My main concerns are:
1) The style difference will be noticeable
2) FAPCOM hasn't actually gone
It would be stupid to say (like I have before) that this year is probably my most important year, because honestly, every year is the most important year, and I just don't prioritise this highly enough. I do still work on this, but it's become very occasional. However, once I start getting some new art in here I'll be able to do a lot more, which will probably make me more productive.
Sorry if I'm letting anyone down.
Z
Wednesday 13 February 2013
GO Image Update #3
3 updates in 3 days, what is this madness?!
So here is the image again. The main change is the neck length. Not sure if it came out right though, let me know. Also added another grab mark, and made the breast mark look like he really dug his claws into her. I'm having real trouble working on the eyes, anyone know exactly what it is that needs changing?
In terms of programming, almost finished the merchant screen, and started working on 'The Laboratory'...
On a highly unrelated note, just discovered this band, and this track instantly made me think of this game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avgiqNapUx0
If you haven't guessed, I'll keep asking for opinions on this until it's perfect.
Z
So here is the image again. The main change is the neck length. Not sure if it came out right though, let me know. Also added another grab mark, and made the breast mark look like he really dug his claws into her. I'm having real trouble working on the eyes, anyone know exactly what it is that needs changing?
In terms of programming, almost finished the merchant screen, and started working on 'The Laboratory'...
On a highly unrelated note, just discovered this band, and this track instantly made me think of this game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avgiqNapUx0
If you haven't guessed, I'll keep asking for opinions on this until it's perfect.
Z
Tuesday 12 February 2013
GO Image Update #2
Here's an updated version of the image (This time w/ blood). I feel like it's far too late to change the actual shape of the head, but please, give me feedback on the eyes.
I have also started to add little highlights to it.
Will keep working on it tonight...
Z
I have also started to add little highlights to it.
Will keep working on it tonight...
Z
Quick Little Update
Hey again guys.
I'm a little surprised almost everybody seemed so forgiving and patient. Thank you all for being fans.
The update seems to be going a little better now, I managed to iron out the merchant screen bug, and I also just finished this:
Final thoughts on it? I still need to add some blood to it, and also I need to separate layers for clothes. Here's a little test (It appears I can just layer the clothes over the basic colors, but under the shading, and it still looks good):
Thanks again.
Z
Thursday 7 February 2013
An Explanation
I am aware that everyone has been worried/pissed off/frustrated at the lack of updates, especially since I broke my word of updating a week after the January update.
Reasons why you ask?
The first one has to be that I've been finding it extremely frustrating to do the "invisibility when examining items" feature that you wanted included. I've searched up on GML forums thoroughly, none of them have the answer. I've experimented with creating a sprite from the view and then layering that over the screen itself, but only the HUD seems to be copied over. The only way I could think of doing it is to actually leave all objects running, but that would mean I'd have to go through every object and make sure it cannot move, run paths or any of its 1000+ line of code, which doesn't seem worth it just to make the objects appear while examining.
The second one is that I've also been getting frustrated at the merchant screen. It's frustrating because it has to do completely separate checks to the inventory, and while it should easily cross over (since I made the inventory as easy to use as possible) it's not. Plus I'm not even onto selling yet. I've been playing with it for the last week and just when I thought I had it, it seems a bug appears.
These first two have gotten me to that "open, attempt, fail, quit" stage, which I know is a bad place to be, and I'm trying to allocate an hour every couple of days where I can just sit down and power through it.
The third reason is that I started work a couple of weeks ago. The hours aren't long (about 7 hours a day, Mon - Fri) but it does take away half of the day.
The fourth reason is probably the most important, and that's my music. I'm at what I consider to be one of the most important times of my life, where I decide my career path, and actually work to make sure I get there. The last year was a struggle for me financially, and while it still is, I'm not as bothered by it (I may be used to it at this point). I'd much rather focus on what I want to be doing in say 5-10 years time. Funnily enough, working on this was not one of those things.
The fifth reason is that FAPCOM has not been in touch with me. He spoke to me two days ago telling me that he has something that is very VERY important for him, so he has not been able to do spriting work. I can completely understand that.
The sixth and final reason is that I don't want to disappoint you guys. It's quite a lose-lose situation I find. If I respond saying that I don't have anything to show, you could respond with hate, people may lose interest, etc. If I don't respond at all, people can call me lazy, send more hate comments, and lose interest as well.
Thanks to the first reason, I will not be trying to make the stuff visible while examining. Sorry, but I'm sure after reading that you can understand why.
Personally, I'd still really like to have a CG artist working with me. If I'm not doing much for coding, then you can imagine how little I'm doing for the art. SOMEBODY GET IN CONTACT.
On that note, I'm also still looking for a new voice actor for Rebecca. Please suggest & refer some people.
Last note: Please do not ask me when the next update will be. I will say "it's out when it's out.", and I will do my best to make it happen sooner rather than later.
Z
Reasons why you ask?
The first one has to be that I've been finding it extremely frustrating to do the "invisibility when examining items" feature that you wanted included. I've searched up on GML forums thoroughly, none of them have the answer. I've experimented with creating a sprite from the view and then layering that over the screen itself, but only the HUD seems to be copied over. The only way I could think of doing it is to actually leave all objects running, but that would mean I'd have to go through every object and make sure it cannot move, run paths or any of its 1000+ line of code, which doesn't seem worth it just to make the objects appear while examining.
The second one is that I've also been getting frustrated at the merchant screen. It's frustrating because it has to do completely separate checks to the inventory, and while it should easily cross over (since I made the inventory as easy to use as possible) it's not. Plus I'm not even onto selling yet. I've been playing with it for the last week and just when I thought I had it, it seems a bug appears.
These first two have gotten me to that "open, attempt, fail, quit" stage, which I know is a bad place to be, and I'm trying to allocate an hour every couple of days where I can just sit down and power through it.
The third reason is that I started work a couple of weeks ago. The hours aren't long (about 7 hours a day, Mon - Fri) but it does take away half of the day.
The fourth reason is probably the most important, and that's my music. I'm at what I consider to be one of the most important times of my life, where I decide my career path, and actually work to make sure I get there. The last year was a struggle for me financially, and while it still is, I'm not as bothered by it (I may be used to it at this point). I'd much rather focus on what I want to be doing in say 5-10 years time. Funnily enough, working on this was not one of those things.
The fifth reason is that FAPCOM has not been in touch with me. He spoke to me two days ago telling me that he has something that is very VERY important for him, so he has not been able to do spriting work. I can completely understand that.
The sixth and final reason is that I don't want to disappoint you guys. It's quite a lose-lose situation I find. If I respond saying that I don't have anything to show, you could respond with hate, people may lose interest, etc. If I don't respond at all, people can call me lazy, send more hate comments, and lose interest as well.
Thanks to the first reason, I will not be trying to make the stuff visible while examining. Sorry, but I'm sure after reading that you can understand why.
Personally, I'd still really like to have a CG artist working with me. If I'm not doing much for coding, then you can imagine how little I'm doing for the art. SOMEBODY GET IN CONTACT.
On that note, I'm also still looking for a new voice actor for Rebecca. Please suggest & refer some people.
Last note: Please do not ask me when the next update will be. I will say "it's out when it's out.", and I will do my best to make it happen sooner rather than later.
Z
Tuesday 8 January 2013
Not Ready Yet...
Again, sorry for the delay.
Z
Tuesday 1 January 2013
New Years Update
Yep, that's right. I didn't just put a countdown there for nothing! xP
This isn't the complete update I was planning, since this includes something a little different. Think of this as more of a 'halfway' update.
Included in this is:
- Removal of sex cooldown time for enemies.
- Complete intro, and bartender NPC.
- Crouching now has its own key
- Christmas surprise!
There's several new areas with this update, however, I haven't reached the point I wanted to yet, which is why there is no save point. (and it wouldn't make sense to have it in the middle of the street)
The next update will definitely have a save point though, since you guys have wanted to save your games.
Also, I had to make a new Mediafire account, which means any old versions will be deleted after a certain period of time. Sorry about that :/
Anyway, hope you all enjoy this!
Z
P.S. Since quite a number of people got here from other developers pages, I have decided to include their games in a list on the right. Hopefully you guys will enjoy a few games you hadn't played yet. :)
P.P.S. Should probably mention, Xmas replacers for anal and crouching will be done in the next week, promise :)
This isn't the complete update I was planning, since this includes something a little different. Think of this as more of a 'halfway' update.
Included in this is:
- Removal of sex cooldown time for enemies.
- Complete intro, and bartender NPC.
- Crouching now has its own key
- Christmas surprise!
There's several new areas with this update, however, I haven't reached the point I wanted to yet, which is why there is no save point. (and it wouldn't make sense to have it in the middle of the street)
The next update will definitely have a save point though, since you guys have wanted to save your games.
Also, I had to make a new Mediafire account, which means any old versions will be deleted after a certain period of time. Sorry about that :/
Anyway, hope you all enjoy this!
Z
P.S. Since quite a number of people got here from other developers pages, I have decided to include their games in a list on the right. Hopefully you guys will enjoy a few games you hadn't played yet. :)
P.P.S. Should probably mention, Xmas replacers for anal and crouching will be done in the next week, promise :)
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