Desecration...Update Posts

[Slasher]

Desecration!

"A journey into madness, murder and the occult...."

A dark, investigative occult horror set in Victorian London 1875:

* What is the story behind desecrated graves at Arkem cemetery for the insane?
* Who is the Master?
* What is Satanica Demonica?
* Who stabbed Dolcet Brown 100 times?
* Visit an Opium den and a whore house.
* Search an old sewer system.
* Why were you abducted?
* Alone with a purple orchid scorpion!
* How did a 9-fingered man vanish in a dead-end alley?
* Meet Soapy a vagrant.
  and much much more......

Prepare for a ride of unspeakable horrors as you set about finding out the truth...what lays behind the desecrated graves?

* New Dialog and Location Image-options system.
* New Inventory Display system.

*** Contains scenes of a distressing nature.

* New Slideshow (14/03/14):
[embed=700,450]http://youtu.be/dqfq_IlQQgc[/embed]







800 X 600
16 Color

Voices and testers always wanted....

[Darth Mandarb]

Ummm... I'm confused.

Is this a[nother] game you're working on?

If so, you still need at least 2 in-game screenshots (this video only shows one).

Please update!

[Stupot]

Well, despite (or maybe because of) the choppy sound quality, this was a suitably unnerving video
I look forward to seeing some more.

[Grim]

Very frightening and disturbing. Nice music. But what's up with the framerate in that video? Try different software next time (I use Growler GunCam, it's free I think) and maybe experiment with the editing. Windows Movie Maker isn't as bad as you'd think;) -I know this isn't a forum for critique and all that, but I think how you sell your idea really matters and can leave a lasting impression if you put your whole heart into it. 

[Slasher]

Hi,

yes I agree and I will change stuff once I get fully conversant with Software and Frame-rates.

I will include new ones as they are prepared.

Meanwhile the game is coming on nicely

[Slasher]

See top post for Improved Video capture and Screenshot.

Latest:
Brace yourself as you step into the mad world of insanity....

[Frodo]

This is looking wonderfully creepy! 
The framerate is still a bit slow, but LOVE all the spooky sound effects and music. 

Please keep us updated with your progress 

[Slasher]

The Frame rate was set to 1 per second which is the best I'v had so far.

Here you are Frodo:

This has since been amended...




More soon...........

[Slasher]

Updated ScreenShots:

[Frodo]

Loving the screenshots Slasher 
Your artwork is amazing.  And the story intrigues me.    And that severed finger is nice and icky. 

I volunteer for bug testing, when the time comes. 

[Slasher]

Thanks Frodo

Here is a latest Screenshot:



What is the 'Book?'
What does it hold?
Who is the mysterious character that wants it?

[TGames]

why is he flipping them off with 2 fingers

[Slasher]

Hi TGames,

why is he flipping them off with 2 fingers

It's a special sign....

New Updated Shot in production (31/01/14):

[Slasher]

New Updated Chars and Screenshots (01/02/14):

Who frequents at 211B Barker Street?


Investigating at the Pig's Head

[Tabata]

Who frequents at 211B Barker Street?

Hmmm ... some of us might find out about that ... 

       
You work very hard on your game, making fast progress.
Keep on the good work!

[Mandle]

Looking great so far there Slasher! Love the game's name too...very fitting

Can't wait to see more of this project!

[Ibispi]

I agree with everyone else; from the screenshots the game sure looks creepy. The very peculiar graphic style helps that as well.

[Slasher]

Hi,

Thank you for all your comments. I'm working hard on this game to make sure everything works fine and that it reflects the chosen subject.

This game will contain some horrific scenes that will disturb some people of a weak disposition.

Here you are arriving at the Pig's Head Pub (Updated) before being told that Miss Dolcet Brown has been found murdered, she'd been slashed to pieces!:


If you fancy doing any cockney VA drop me a PM

[Slasher]

New screenshots in production:

At the murder scene of Miss Dolcet Brown. The mad murderer has left a symbol drawn in blood on the wall!!
(EDIT: Characters Tinted red as requested by Mandle)


New Inventory LookAt system:

[Mandle]

Man...that first pic in the new post set in the red-bricked passage looks totally moody and cool...

It would be nice if you tinted the characters reddish as well like the characters are tinted blueish in the tavern scene...

But anyways...I think you have hit your stride with this project...Don't change the graphics style at all...This grainy Victorian Era newspaper-photo chromolithograph style is exactly what is needed for this game...

I personally love this kind of Gothic horror, Cthulhu By Gaslight stuff so keep it coming!!!

[Slasher]

Now with a new dialog options system!

Updated screenshot:

Having just retrieved the dagger that nearly killed you!


Voices always wanted....

Progress: On schedule

[Slasher]

New Screenshot

Can you find out any information at a high class opium den?


Helpers always wanted...

[Slasher]

New Room in production.

Visiting a whorehouse:


Game progress: 70%
Helpers always wanted.

[Slasher]

GUI'S in production (since this post buttons have been amended):





Game progress 73%

[Slasher]

Updated Gui's



Fully voiced...

Game progress 76%

[Frodo]

Looking better and better all the time 

[Slasher]

Thank you Frodo

Now with Hint Modes...



Voices / Testers / Puzzle Ideas always required....

cheers

[Frodo]

I volunteer for testing 

[Mandle]

I carved my request to help with testing into a rat-gnawed femur and mailed it to you marked "URGENT".

You should get it any day now

[Slasher]

Thanks guys, I'll be in touch

Meanwhile here is a new Slideshow (with background music).....

[embed=700,450]http://youtu.be/dqfq_IlQQgc[/embed]

Game progress 78%

[Slasher]

Hi,

New Screenshot:

Investigating the creepy, decrepit London sewer system (1875) looking for the insane Master.
Can you overcome the many traps and puzzles set by the mysterious Master as well as falling debris?
Can you thwart the Masters' plans to sacrifice a virgin, steal mans soul and join Satan himself?
Run out of fuel and you'll be in the dark!


Game progress: 80%

Some voice positions are still open...

[Mandle]

Run out of fuel and you'll be in the dark!

Just don't run out of fuel yourself on this dev and leave us all in the dark!

I NEED TO PLAY THIS!!!

[Slasher]

Hi Mandle,

I hope you just love sewer RATS

You'll have to linger a while longer

Game progress 82%

Slasher

[EliasFrost]

Wow you're really productive, amazing work. Looking forward to trying it out!

[Slasher]

Hi EliasFrost,

Wow you're really productive

Too many people procrastinate...

Update:

Imagine these if you will:

You are in a dark, decaying sewer, the smell is atrocious, there are rats everywhere, hungry and vicious and if there is one thing you hate above all: it's rats!!

You find yourself in a pretty daunting situation: sewer water is pouring into a tunnel with seemingly no means of escape! Will you drowned in crap or will you find a way out???

Stay tuned for Desecration a Victorian Horror Drama... Coming soon to your PC.......

Progress: 86%

Still a few voice parts to be filled... If you'r as mad as a march hare: Please apply

[Frodo]

You're working really hard at this. 

Can't wait to see it. 

[Slasher]

Hi,

Game progress is now 88% and the heat is rising like the devil with his ass on fire sucking a Victory V .

The game mechanics have been tricky to say the least but 'He who dares'

Music is currently being written as well as a few voices being recorded.

Still a few voice parts to be filled... Come on, give me a shout....

[Slasher]

New short Slideshow for Desecration

[embed=700,450]http://youtu.be/UKl1y9QbSPw[/embed]

Game progress near 90%

Voices and music scores are now being recorded.

Still a few voice positions waiting to be filled.

Happy days

[Frodo]

LOVE the slideshow.  Very impressive. 

[kaput]

Loving it, Slasheroni, loving it. Good to be a part of this, right up my street . Keep up the slideshows as it's good to see the latest stuff going on mate!

[Slasher]

Are you too late to rescue the sacrificial virgin and stop the mad Master?

From the dark abandoned sewers the Master sends out his Zombies to destroy London!!


Game progress: 92%

Voice actors still required...

[Slasher]

New scene in production:

Paying a visit to Arkem asylum for the insane.
What information can you find out that will help you defeat the 'Master' and stop London being obliterated!


Game progress 94% (on schedule thanks to all those helping in this project ).

[Frodo]

Love his monocle

[mkennedy]

Is there any way to get more torch fuel if you run low? Also I'd suggest making a light version without the speech pack for people with slower connections.

[Slasher]

Hi mkennedy,

Is there any way to get more torch fuel if you run low?

If you run out of torch fuel the rooms will become quite dark. However, once you reach the sewers with a wild dog / rats..... Mm, I don't want to give much away .

Regarding voice pack: the voice pack is not that heavy regarding total game size. Something I shall think about.

cheers

[Slasher]

New scene (only showing part of screen) in production

The Master has you playing human snakes n ladders...
Will you get to the top of the ladders or will you be sliding down on the snakes..


Game progress: 96% and the temperature is rising

[Slasher]

New scene in production.

Can you rescue the virgin before she is sacrificed by the Master?


Game is hotting up at progress of 97%....

[Frodo]

Release date is so close now, I can just feel it. 

[Mandle]

Wait...Is this like a Microsoft software update kind of 97% where the last 3% takes longer than the 97% before it?

Please say "no"!!!

I NEED TO PLAY THIS!!!

[Slasher]

Cheers guys,

well, I hope 3% is not going to take longer than 97%  Mandle

Here is an update of Snakes n Ladders scene (part of room only showing)

Watch out for the zombies



For all those who can't play a game without a walkthrough you could always use the Cheat Mode

I again thank all those helping with this project

[Mandle]

I'm imagining that with zombies roaming the map the snake leading back down is not always the worst option like it is in the Snakes and Ladders board game...

I play this classic board game often in classes with my students, including the "Incy-Wincy Spider" version and the "Tortoise and the Hare" version invented by myself, and love the game. I still have pretty much as much fun going for the number needed on the dice to hit the big ladder as my kids do...

So yeah...I can't wait to play it with zombies thrown into the mix to make it a strategic map puzzle!

[Slasher]

Hi,

The game Desecration is in its final stages.

Testing to commence in 2 / 3 weeks time.

I am therefore looking for additional beta testers as well as spell / literary checkers.

Please PM in the first inst.


Cheers

[Slasher]

UPDATE:

Desecration is finished as far as the basic game is concerned.

For the next few days, maybe a week or more, I will be going bug-eyed, taking calming pills and hoping to fix any issues found, though testers always seem to spot stuff you have overlooked .

Watch out for an hilarious moment near the end, you're sure to wet your pants

So, keep your ears open and your eyes peeled around July for Desecration

[frenzykitty]

Congrats on the progress

[Frodo]

Brilliant, thanks for the update, Slasher.  It's great to know the game is progessing so well. 

Hope the bugs don't give you TOO much agro 

[Slasher]

Hi guys,

final slideshow before releasing in July......

[embed=700,500]http://youtu.be/hxEeDRfqugo[/embed]

[Frodo]

Loving this more, every time I see it. 

And that music is so CREEPY! 

[Slasher]

Update...

Desecration is finished, game wise.

Waiting to put the last of the voices into the game and finish off grammar checking.

Release date mid July.

Charles Davenport is coming..........................

[Frodo]

C;mon everyone... get your lines finished, and send them back to Slasher, so he can release his game.