GREAT news! We are thrilled to announce that The Silver Lining, Episode 2: Two Households will be available for download this coming Saturday, September 18th at 1 PM PST/4 PM EST! The download will be available, for free, at tsl-game.com!
Filled with more gameplay, more puzzles, more locations, more characters, and new features, Episode 2 will fully launch the player into Graham's quest to save his children and learn the identity of the cloaked stranger who has cursed them.
Get ready for Release Day 2.0, and go check out the new trailer (http://"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yaj_aGRU1DI") for Episode 2 now, and enjoy a screenshot from Episode 2 on our blog!
(http://"http://www.postudios.com/blog/?p=631")
Quote from: TV-Geek on Thu 16/09/2010 01:36:53
Filled with more gameplay, more puzzles...
Even more gameplay and puzzles?!? Holy shit! :o
Might wanna fix the YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yaj_aGRU1DI
Being one of the mirror hosts, it'd be nice if I actually had the time to play the game early and tell people how important it is they download it when it's released. :P
Folks, please do me a favor. TV-Cez needs our help. Please go to this site (http://www.postudios.com/blog/forum/index.php?topic=9358.0) and tell him how excited you are. That's no joke. Please, do it now. The situation is serious.
A little bird just told me (actually it was Emily Morganti in the official press release :)) that the second episode is now available for download. For obtuse reason you still have to register on the site however, and I've conveniently forgotten my login. But it's there to get now if you want it hard enough.
It's got some nice features, and the option to turn off the narrator voice is very welcome. I don't think this will turn into a KQ version of what Tales of Monkey Island became for the MI series anytime soon though. >:(
Quote from: GarageGothic on Sat 18/09/2010 23:14:27
For obtuse reason you still have to register on the site however,
Why are they doing this? This is a major barrier to spreading the game.
Aside from that, does this chapter actually have puzzles in it?
Quote from: Radiant on Mon 20/09/2010 13:55:15
Quote from: GarageGothic on Sat 18/09/2010 23:14:27
For obtuse reason you still have to register on the site however,
Why are they doing this? This is a major barrier to spreading the game.
Aside from that, does this chapter actually have puzzles in it?
No idea about the registering thing I'm afraid, as they count me as "press" (!), I've just been emailed a direct download link.
There are indeed real puzzles in this one - not sure how many yet, but it is a proper adventure game whereas the first episode was really just an introduction to the plot.
You'll probably get more from this episode if you're familiar with KQV, I think.
Quote from: Radiant on Mon 20/09/2010 13:55:15
Aside from that, does this chapter actually have puzzles in it?
It's a Puzzle Fest (http://www.postudios.com/blog/forum/index.php?topic=9411.0).
Blah blah blah.
EDIT: Seriously - http://www.postudios.com/blog/forum/index.php?topic=9411.msg297376#msg297376 - you expect people to believe that you get a ban warning on their forums every time someone insults you? Give us a break.
I've read the whole posts of you KQIX-Team. As a forumite, I really never liked any kind of similar approach.Now to break down your posts.There goes my list of favorites:
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I receive lots of PMs. Most people send me ideas and corrections they would like to see in the remake. I haven't received a single negative message about the project yet. You would be surprised if you knew all the names of these people. They praise you but at the same time they explain ME what's all wrong with YOUR game. Funny, isn't it? No, it isn't. It isn't at all. But what is the reason for that? Why are they so awed? Look at your post and you'll find the answer.
That's a lie. Cause I'm sure TheHero at least pmed you once. So carrying on.
Have you ever made a game?
Seriously a game?
And let alone a remake from scratch?
The answer is no. King's Quest Silver Lining isn't your kind of game, learn to live with it. Arguing about it won't make the game better, or any game. At least not with your infantile approach. Grow up. Already. There are tons of other games. Don't be such a f#^%* purist, damn it! You said your opinion in countless parts of this and the KQTSL forum as well. We are completely aware of what it is.
You can go and protest on Activision. Btw where is the game you promised? Mhh?
Quote from: Dualnames on Mon 20/09/2010 17:51:34
That's a lie. Cause I'm sure TheHero at least pmed you once.
Hehe. Well, okay...
Hey, my Hero (http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/yabb/index.php?action=profile;u=3221)! Where's that PM? You owe me a PM! I want that PM! :D
I'm only going to say this once.
Don't bring your petty squabble with the Silver Lining Crowd here. I don't care if it's the shittiest game ever made, suck it up and go do something
constructive with your time instead of muckraking on any forum you can get attention on or you'll find yourself very unwelcome very quickly.
If you're going to make your parody of their game, fine, make it. I don't have a problem with that. However, I do have a problem with you stirring the shitpot on this forum to try and gather support for your ridiculous crusade against TSL.
And yes, I read your trolling thread on their forums. They showed exceptional candor by tolerating your constant barbs without banning you. If you bring that shit here like you're trying to do, I can guarantee you'll last about as long as a hot dog in an alley of hobos.
ProgZmax or SamLjackson? :D
Not to mention the fact that The Silver Lining is FREE. If the adage "You get what you pay for" really is true, we're all getting a goddamn BARGAIN with TSL. If you had paid $30 for the game (or even $20 or, hell, $10!) I could see a reason to complain about the short lengths of each episode, but... come on now, KQIX-Team... we cut you a little slack with your remake of a fan sequel, because the art actually was pretty good and some of us could actually see a reason for making such a game, even if it's only out of protest.
But TSL is free, so what are you complaining about? Go find some other game to play then.
Quote from: ProgZmax on Tue 21/09/2010 00:37:40
I'm only going to say this once.
And I appreciate it very much. Okay, back to topic...
Quote from: TerranRich on Tue 21/09/2010 04:40:34
If you had paid $30 for the game (or even $20 or, hell, $10!) I could see a reason to complain about the short lengths of each episode
We all have to pay for free games. We pay (life)time and we pay money. Who has to pay all that internet hours it took me to download that 800 MB monster? It's me.
Quote from: TerranRich on Tue 21/09/2010 04:40:34
...your remake of a fan sequel, because the art actually was pretty good
Thank's a lot. :)
Quote from: KQIX-Team on Tue 21/09/2010 10:20:54
We all have to pay for free games. We pay (life)time and we pay money. Who has to pay all that internet hours it took me to download that 800 MB monster? It's me.
oh you paid life time for that game, man that sux!
Quote from: KQIX-Team on Tue 21/09/2010 10:20:54
We all have to pay for free games. We pay (life)time and we pay money.
When are you going to reimburse me for the (life)time I've wasted reading your posts?
It has become very rare for me to post here nowadays, but I do believe I need to have my say.
TSL, or KQ9, as it was formerly known, has been in development for what, 7-8 years? It was one of the first fan projects I saw on the internet, and it is a little marvel that is being released. The team deserves a huge bow for making this happen, as they have put immense effort over the course of several years to bring us a closure to the KQ saga. Mind you, for free. Just because of their inspiration and determination.
Although it is less relevant to what I am saying, I do believe the two released episodes to be of great quality, especially for a free game. True, the first episode was short, and this one isn't "The longest journey" either, but still, they offer ~5 hours of gameplay(and cutscenes) together, which is as much as you can say for any free adventure game. Ken and Roberta Williams also seem to like the game, voicing their praise with a letter to the creators.
That you, "KQIX-Team", whoever stands behind that alias, should with such persistence put all your effort into mocking the admirable effort of Phoenix online is nothing but a disgrace to yourselves. Whoever you are. The source of such venom is beyond me.
Quote from: Vel on Tue 21/09/2010 18:32:39
...but still, they offer ~5 hours of gameplay(and cutscenes) together
Yes, that's right. There are 5 hours of gameplay and cutscenes together. That's true. I couldn't find the gameplay yet, but there are definitely at least 5 hours of cutscenes.
Quote from: Ali on Tue 21/09/2010 18:12:50
Quote from: KQIX-Team on Tue 21/09/2010 10:20:54
We all have to pay for free games. We pay (life)time and we pay money.
When are you going to reimburse me for the (life)time I've wasted reading your posts?
I second this. Seriously you didn't like the game, let those who want to play it do so. And damn you brought Vel out of the chambers of darkness!
I have yet to try both the first episodes and just not sure if I wants to try them.
The game looks well polished but I am no big fan of the Kings Quest series as it is.
@KQIX-Team
Without the silver lining there wouldent be your King's Quest IX: The Silver Lining remake would there?
(Which I would rather play to be honest if it really is for real and no joke to take the piss off the team behind The Silver Lining)
Also how can the so called "internet hours" it took you to download the episode cost you anything?
Unless your on a modem or for any reason pay per mb you download I don't see how this could of cost you anything.
Do you just sit and watch your downloads when you download?
Quote from: Peder Johnsen on Tue 21/09/2010 20:10:31
Unless your on a modem or for any reason pay per mb you download I don't see how this could of cost you anything.
I pay per minute â€" just like most people.
Quote from: Dualnames on Tue 21/09/2010 19:50:52
And damn you brought Vel out of the chambers of darkness!
I don't regret anything... except that. Sorry, that wasn't my intention.
Quote from: KQIX-Team on Tue 21/09/2010 20:25:35
I pay per minute â€" just like most people.
I thought most people these days paid a flat monthly fee - surely it's not just in the UK that this is the standard?
Quote from: CaptainD on Wed 22/09/2010 11:53:27
I thought most people these days paid a flat monthly fee
Most people on earth don't even have internet.
Quote from: KQIX-Team on Wed 22/09/2010 12:13:59
Quote from: CaptainD on Wed 22/09/2010 11:53:27
I thought most people these days paid a flat monthly fee
Most people on earth don't even have internet.
And a lot of them don't have brains, but lets not stray from the conversation too much.
Quote from: KQIX-Team
Most people on earth don't even have internet...
Quote from: Dualnames on Wed 22/09/2010 12:17:58
And a lot of them don't have brains...
I wasn't aware of that, thanks for sharing.
On a serious note, don't you think wasting hours and hours posting pointless threads and antagonizing people on various forums is just adding insult to injury? Is your time not more precious than this, KQIX-team?
Or what is your idea with all this, that the game will suddenly just disappear, you will be given back the (life)time you've spent playing it, and everyone will apologize to you and say "you were right all the time, KQIX-Team!!"
And yeah, pretty much all of the industrialized world has stopped paying internet per minute, but that's beside the point, really.
Either way, it's probably time for you to move on and do something more fruitful with your time. For your own sake.
So anyway. Has anyone of the bigbluecup regulars seen or played this episode, and what do they think of it?
I finished episode 2 this morning.
On the whole it's much better than episode one, containing (in my opinion at least) puzzles and gameplay, which ep 1 didn't have.
Personally, as a KQ fan, and particularly KQ6, i've really enjoyed re-visiting the land of the green isles and I still remain impressed with the graphics and general production standards given that this is a free fan made game.
I'll admit that if you've never played KQ, or didn't like the games, this game probably won't be as interesting to you as the nostalgia element simply won't be there, but I think we're beginning to see the start of an interesting story and I look forward to see how it progresses.
Certainly there are things that aren't so good, the narrator and some of the dialogue continue to annoy a bit and the puzzles haven't exactly been earth-shatteringly brilliant, but on the whole it is keeping my interest well. Maybe not up to the standards of a professionally produced game, but comparatively very well done so far. The number of animations (if not always the quality) and the cut-scenes deserve special mention for an indie game.
On the length, it should be remembered that the game was initially meant to be much longer, but was subsequently split into 3 parts and then whittled down even further, so I for one am not suprised it hasn't yet provided 60+ hours of gameplay.
So, in summary I was intrigued after ep. 1 and more interested after ep. 2. It's not been "teh bezt gaem evar" so far but I'm hopeful it will continue to improve over the next 3 installments.
Pretty much what Intense Degree said, is what I thought of TSL. A great game overall (so far), and I definitely am looking forward to Episode 3, which by all counts, should be out in the next month or so. It's free, so I can't judge it against how much I "paid" for it (even in the Internet "time" currency KQIX-Team supposedly invests in), but for a free game, it was damn good.
Also, KQIX-Team, it is NOT true that "most people" pay per minute of Internet service. Maybe 10-15 years ago, sure, but hardly anybody today.
In terms of the gameplay I wouldn't rate it more than average to be honest (not that it's bad), but the depth of the characters and backstory is really impressive. I'm one of those who found the narrator really grating on my nerves, so the option to turn off the voice was helpful. Graphics I found rather variable, but definitely impressive in places.
Really? I found the graphics and art to be great, but I find the story cliched, contrived and shallow.
Bt
I continue to be underwhelmed, but that's par for the course for me. It's no worse than 75% of current commercial adventures.
Okay, with five so very different opinions on this game, I really have no choice but to download it and check it out.
Now where did I leave that spare time of mine?
Quote from: Radiant on Thu 23/09/2010 20:43:05
Okay, with five so very different opinions on this game, I really have no choice but to download it and check it out.
Now where did I leave that spare time of mine?
On a sequel to Warthogs?????
Bt
I'm still playing it (meaning I took a long break).
I really love the game world, but the quests, story and puzzles feel rather artificial and boring.
The element that really makes me come back, however, is... the wonderful narrator who makes fun of everything. :D
Quote from: Blackthorne on Thu 23/09/2010 21:04:28
On a sequel to Warthogs?????
Oooh, that
would be fun. Sooo many books there to parodize :)
Larry Lotter and the Deathly Half-Blood Prisoner in the Phoenix's Secret Stone Goblet!
Quote from: Radiant on Thu 23/09/2010 21:39:15
Larry Lotter and the Deathly Half-Blood Prisoner in the Phoenix's Secret Stone Goblet!
Larry Lotter and the Deathly Half-Blood Prisoner in the Phoenix's Secret Stone Goblet
Part 1,5! ;)
Quote from: Radiant on Thu 23/09/2010 21:39:15
Quote from: Blackthorne on Thu 23/09/2010 21:04:28
On a sequel to Warthogs?????
Oooh, that would be fun. Sooo many books there to parodize :)
Larry Lotter and the Deathly Half-Blood Prisoner in the Phoenix's Secret Stone Goblet!
Seriously, man! Get on it! Warthogs was awesome.
Bt