Post by .SILK.-3D- on Oct 27, 2010 22:31:55 GMT -5
Release 9 Milestone!
www.megaupload.com/?d=7JE84SWT
please note the battle engine is off for this release!
entire world is complete (although itemless) world is fully linked together with area maps, doors implemented (albeit sloppy at the moment as well as the world exit graphics
) all music selected for areas and included.
this release is a world walk around release, meaning the battle engine has been turned off so that my play testers can judge the size of the world (is it to small, to large etc)
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Release 8+ goal reached
Download Here: www.megaupload.com/?d=LYXQHCHJ
a lot added but most are not finalized, a lot will be modified or changed based on game balance in future releases.
+ All skill descriptions in game
+ All planned items in game (except some quest ones)
+ Skill selector fully working (a bug exists but has been fixed in newer versions)
+ Overhauled the area loading routines to support save games
+ Loading and saving 100pct working
+ Some skill icons complete (about 20 pct done)
+ Experience system and level up
+ 99.999pct template lines removed
+ To many more things to remember off the top of my head to list!
only 2 bugs in this version, pressing 2 to cancel out of level up menu loses your game and goes back to the main menu (this was unintentional and has already been fixed but crept past into this version) the 2nd bug has to do with talking to the priest and locking the game up but does not always occur)
any other bugs encountered are probably because i have yet to code the actual feature into the game, you will have to wait till release 9 before the game is back to a playable state, with more game content and world to explore.
hopefully this will occur sometime in the next few weeks.
NOTE: The battle engine has been disabled for this release, seeing as the items are under restructuring and balancing in release 9.
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Release 7 goal reached!
download here: www.megaupload.com/?d=AI61OYIS - playable up to the old ekron area (a few areas and items now)
Latest improvements in version 7
* NPCEDITs 1st version, my npc movement editor
* Labyrinth area
* Aproximatley 20 new equipments/items.
* FINALLY 100pct working weapon damage! <- verified!
* FINALLY Flicker free in Battle Engine
* adjusted enemy statistics
* Fixed bug with inventory system
* 3rd character is recruitable and playable
* Locked resting till 8 am to only area 1
* Divided area 0 into 2 areas to allow safety in town
* Time of day slowed down considerably
* Dispersed items to overworld and labyrinth
* Overworld map complete (framework not all content is done)
* Temple NPC with menus (but save / load is not coded)
* Temple bestows a buff (+2 def, +2 min damage)
* Added enemy debuffs (4) and framework to be enabled in release 8
* Added 2 more player buffs to be enabled in release 8
* Torches display a player buff icon now when one is lit
* Torches now last a lot longer, enough for an entire night cycle.
* Encounters tweaked to be heavy at night, but light during the day.
* 1st boss monster + item drop (also adjusted coding for bosses)
* Working magic items (will always display same fire effect for now)
* 3 types of runestones that permanently effect character stats
* Working spirit bars (for magic items to be used)
* Added 2nd potion (to recover spirit points)
* Fluff NPCs added to town area to give clues/random world info
* Changed: the way items at feet are displayed
Known Issues:
* A possible invisible fight, will work to get rid of it next version (its very rare though, if its not already fixed.)
* some quests still are not coded to handle the fact there is an item already at quest givers feet
* going to close to right edge of overworld map will crash the engine (however this shouldnt be possible since i padded the map files.)
* some minor bugs left over from release 6
* some minor padding issues still leftover, which will result in items appearing off map on the minimap (glitch).
* possible bug with dissapearing item, with certain combination of choices (very rare, but i seen it once.)
* possibly to difficult or encounters to frequent <- still tweaking.
* speed bonus on items doesn't work
* set items will only grant a full set bonus (will be changed to not be per item)
* some items on ground give no dialog saying they are there but still show the description.
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Release 6 goal reached!
download here: csilk.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=beelzebug&thread=42&page=1
Latest improvements
-- RELEASE 6-- --- outdated now!
Release 6 adds
* 12-15 new art assets
* witch npc / vendor
* fixed weapon damage bug
* monsters can drop ingredients
* NPC depicted on viewport
* Item depicted on viewport
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Patch 5 adds
* finally squashed game breaking inventory bug!
* moving npc based on time of day
* repeatable quest for ghoul ashes (2nd pile on map)
* added torch item (resting does not deplete a lit torch)
* added descriptions for several items
* minimap now shows players facing
* corrected some minimap (npc tile issues)
* fixed incorrect drawing of some tree tiles
* night time should roll more monsters (still tweaking)
* using torch on a person makes them lose shield bonus
Patch 5 has the following known bugs
* slight error when trying to use torch on a dead person
* error if item is dropped on quest givers space and he gives you reward.
* weapon attack values are still incorrect sometimes *sigh*
* some ? squares do not show on minimap correctly in some quadrants
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added new youtube to see new engine in action: (this is already outdated because its based off of release 4)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZQntMmG8LU
-- release5.1-- out-dated some bugs exist.
(bugs: wpn damage incorrectly determined sometimes)
(bugs: invisible monster fights, cakespoons monster not working right)
* new monster added by cakespoon
* 6 monster slots coded in for expansion soon.
* day/night cycle added (added rest option in menu)
* you can and will die if your stupid with decisions
* battle system fully active
* 2 quests added (rough dialogue atm)
* new compass design
* 99pct original artwork
* party now turns if monsters cant appear because of a wall
* armors now absorb some damage from enemies
* weapons now effect damage
* removal of old code
* finally life bars for all characters
* new ui design (the viewport is properly centered now)
* super improved number draw for damage
* fixed the turn animation ticker to appear again
* fixed battle menus so they appear again
-- release4 --
* corrected a drawing problem (more varied tiles per map now)
* area map fixes to both areas
* overhead map (complete)
* massive graphics redo (complete)
* changed viewport to draw 4 tiles deep (complete)
* treasure / search indicator (complete)
* compass display (complete)
* Search / Interact function (complete)
* NPC / Event overlay (complete)
* all known crash bugs fixed (complete)
* inventory revamp and overhaul (complete)
* item description window (complete)
* item dropping / picking up (complete)
* item overlay map (complete)
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screenshots
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recent: 4 tile drawing distance difference! its the same spot in the game with the updated engine as screen below.
old:
ancient:
www.megaupload.com/?d=7JE84SWT
please note the battle engine is off for this release!
entire world is complete (although itemless) world is fully linked together with area maps, doors implemented (albeit sloppy at the moment as well as the world exit graphics
) all music selected for areas and included.this release is a world walk around release, meaning the battle engine has been turned off so that my play testers can judge the size of the world (is it to small, to large etc)
-----------------------------------
Release 8+ goal reached
Download Here: www.megaupload.com/?d=LYXQHCHJ
a lot added but most are not finalized, a lot will be modified or changed based on game balance in future releases.
+ All skill descriptions in game
+ All planned items in game (except some quest ones)
+ Skill selector fully working (a bug exists but has been fixed in newer versions)
+ Overhauled the area loading routines to support save games
+ Loading and saving 100pct working
+ Some skill icons complete (about 20 pct done)
+ Experience system and level up
+ 99.999pct template lines removed
+ To many more things to remember off the top of my head to list!
only 2 bugs in this version, pressing 2 to cancel out of level up menu loses your game and goes back to the main menu (this was unintentional and has already been fixed but crept past into this version) the 2nd bug has to do with talking to the priest and locking the game up but does not always occur)
any other bugs encountered are probably because i have yet to code the actual feature into the game, you will have to wait till release 9 before the game is back to a playable state, with more game content and world to explore.
hopefully this will occur sometime in the next few weeks.
NOTE: The battle engine has been disabled for this release, seeing as the items are under restructuring and balancing in release 9.
---------------------------------------
Release 7 goal reached!
download here: www.megaupload.com/?d=AI61OYIS - playable up to the old ekron area (a few areas and items now)
Latest improvements in version 7
* NPCEDITs 1st version, my npc movement editor
* Labyrinth area
* Aproximatley 20 new equipments/items.
* FINALLY 100pct working weapon damage! <- verified!
* FINALLY Flicker free in Battle Engine
* adjusted enemy statistics
* Fixed bug with inventory system
* 3rd character is recruitable and playable
* Locked resting till 8 am to only area 1
* Divided area 0 into 2 areas to allow safety in town
* Time of day slowed down considerably
* Dispersed items to overworld and labyrinth
* Overworld map complete (framework not all content is done)
* Temple NPC with menus (but save / load is not coded)
* Temple bestows a buff (+2 def, +2 min damage)
* Added enemy debuffs (4) and framework to be enabled in release 8
* Added 2 more player buffs to be enabled in release 8
* Torches display a player buff icon now when one is lit
* Torches now last a lot longer, enough for an entire night cycle.
* Encounters tweaked to be heavy at night, but light during the day.
* 1st boss monster + item drop (also adjusted coding for bosses)
* Working magic items (will always display same fire effect for now)
* 3 types of runestones that permanently effect character stats
* Working spirit bars (for magic items to be used)
* Added 2nd potion (to recover spirit points)
* Fluff NPCs added to town area to give clues/random world info
* Changed: the way items at feet are displayed
Known Issues:
* A possible invisible fight, will work to get rid of it next version (its very rare though, if its not already fixed.)
* some quests still are not coded to handle the fact there is an item already at quest givers feet
* going to close to right edge of overworld map will crash the engine (however this shouldnt be possible since i padded the map files.)
* some minor bugs left over from release 6
* some minor padding issues still leftover, which will result in items appearing off map on the minimap (glitch).
* possible bug with dissapearing item, with certain combination of choices (very rare, but i seen it once.)
* possibly to difficult or encounters to frequent <- still tweaking.
* speed bonus on items doesn't work
* set items will only grant a full set bonus (will be changed to not be per item)
* some items on ground give no dialog saying they are there but still show the description.
-------------------------------------------------
Release 6 goal reached!
download here: csilk.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=beelzebug&thread=42&page=1
Latest improvements
-- RELEASE 6-- --- outdated now!
Release 6 adds
* 12-15 new art assets
* witch npc / vendor
* fixed weapon damage bug
* monsters can drop ingredients
* NPC depicted on viewport
* Item depicted on viewport
------------------------------------
Patch 5 adds
* finally squashed game breaking inventory bug!
* moving npc based on time of day
* repeatable quest for ghoul ashes (2nd pile on map)
* added torch item (resting does not deplete a lit torch)
* added descriptions for several items
* minimap now shows players facing
* corrected some minimap (npc tile issues)
* fixed incorrect drawing of some tree tiles
* night time should roll more monsters (still tweaking)
* using torch on a person makes them lose shield bonus
Patch 5 has the following known bugs
* slight error when trying to use torch on a dead person
* error if item is dropped on quest givers space and he gives you reward.
* weapon attack values are still incorrect sometimes *sigh*
* some ? squares do not show on minimap correctly in some quadrants
----------------------------------------------------
added new youtube to see new engine in action: (this is already outdated because its based off of release 4)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZQntMmG8LU
-- release5.1-- out-dated some bugs exist.
(bugs: wpn damage incorrectly determined sometimes)
(bugs: invisible monster fights, cakespoons monster not working right)
* new monster added by cakespoon
* 6 monster slots coded in for expansion soon.
* day/night cycle added (added rest option in menu)
* you can and will die if your stupid with decisions
* battle system fully active
* 2 quests added (rough dialogue atm)
* new compass design
* 99pct original artwork
* party now turns if monsters cant appear because of a wall
* armors now absorb some damage from enemies
* weapons now effect damage
* removal of old code
* finally life bars for all characters
* new ui design (the viewport is properly centered now)
* super improved number draw for damage
* fixed the turn animation ticker to appear again
* fixed battle menus so they appear again
-- release4 --
* corrected a drawing problem (more varied tiles per map now)
* area map fixes to both areas
* overhead map (complete)
* massive graphics redo (complete)
* changed viewport to draw 4 tiles deep (complete)
* treasure / search indicator (complete)
* compass display (complete)
* Search / Interact function (complete)
* NPC / Event overlay (complete)
* all known crash bugs fixed (complete)
* inventory revamp and overhaul (complete)
* item description window (complete)
* item dropping / picking up (complete)
* item overlay map (complete)
[/b]
screenshots
----------------
recent: 4 tile drawing distance difference! its the same spot in the game with the updated engine as screen below.
old:
ancient:
