Apprentice II: The Continuation

Erwin_Br · Tue 20/01/2004 23:23:55

Quote from: Geoffkhan on Tue 20/01/2004 22:02:35
I haven't uploaded the Apprentice 2 trailer or Apprentice 1 to the website yet, but you can still download them in the 'Games' section on the AGS website. The links go to working mirrors.

All I had to do to get that webspace was to sell my soul, 50% of all the blood in my body, my kidneys, and various other organs to AdventureDevelopers (who in turn sell on Ebay, FYI). What a deal!

I heard your internet connection isn't that fast so in exchange for another percentage of your soul (or maybe bigbrothers soul?) I'd be more than willing to upload the trailer and game to the server, if you want. Just let me know where you want to stack it, and I'll have it there in a jiffy.

Did I mention how much I liked that trailer, btw? :o

--Erwin

Gregjazz · Wed 21/01/2004 23:11:42

Thanks for the offer, but I need to recompile the App2 Trailer in the latest version of AGS. Maybe I'll also compress the sound some more so it'll take up less space.

If you want, you could upload Apprentice 1 (if you have the updated version, with the secret bonus puzzle) on the server for me. Big Brother's soul, eh? I'll think about that...

Thanks,

Geoffkhan

Ytterbium · Sat 24/01/2004 03:05:08

I needed a walkthrough to complete every single puzzle (I'm really stupid), but I loved the game. Excellent animation, way better than I can do. I'm looking forward to the game.

Gregjazz · Mon 26/01/2004 06:30:08

Well, I recompiled the Apprentice 2 trailer and uploaded it on the server. Now it should work for those of you who had problems with it. Here's the url:

http://herculeaneffort.adventuredevelopers.com/app2trailer.zip

Bernie · Fri 30/01/2004 14:26:00

I really loved this trailer. The graphics look even better than in the first one, especially the backgrounds. And the music fits perfectly.
Combined with the new interface, this game will surely rock.

Well done!

remixor · Mon 02/02/2004 09:44:08

Good stuff, guys. I'm definitely looking foward to Apprentice's next installment.

Czar · Mon 02/02/2004 21:00:09

Really nice.
Great art....
I must say that i was surprised when that Lord took of his helmet, because i didn't follow the thread about his hair till the end. I didn't know you chose the baroque one. Well, it's not bad at all, tho' i think most of us will go with anything... Wait, or is that one of his many wigs?

big brother · Tue 03/02/2004 06:00:31

Yes, the wig he is wearing in the trailer is one of many. Here's a tentative
picture of Ironcrow's "wig room."

Czar · Tue 03/02/2004 11:38:37

he he, i love it when you guys say 'tentative picture'.....

Chicky · Tue 03/02/2004 16:08:47

OMFG!

that wig room looks amazing, *sigh* if only i could draw like that

-a chicken

Redwall · Tue 03/02/2004 22:11:28

I love the bird (crow?) on top, it reminds me of the Nazi emblem.

big brother · Wed 04/02/2004 01:49:57

Yeah, I was inspired by some Reich imagery for that one.
You're going to see a lot of that emblem in the game...

Ironcrow himself came from Otto von Bismarck (old "Blood and Iron"). You could say that Ironcrow and Bismarck both had a "readiness to go to war" but that's as far as political similarities go.

remixor · Wed 04/02/2004 12:23:43

Hey guys, your game looks badass and considering the quality of your first game I have no doubts that this one will be excellent. However, I have to question the subtitle... "The Continuation"? Isn't that pretty much what every sequel is? I don't mean to be whiny, and I know this is a very nitpicky thing to bring up, but "The Continuation" doesn't really serve any useful purpose as a title. It's assumed that a direct sequel is going to continue, so to me it sort of comes off more like extra words which exist solely to justify the addition of second title. Perhaps you could come up with a more descriptive alternative, or (better yet, in my opinion) just leave it off entirely. I've noticed that the AGS community has been inundated with two-title games for no apparent reason. Anyway, I can't state enough that I don't mean this as criticism of your game, which as I've said a few times will certainly be great, but perhaps you could rethink the title. Or not, that's cool. I'll still play it (probably).

big brother · Wed 04/02/2004 13:50:15

Actually, that's a good call. Never really thought about it too much. I'd have to change some of the website stuff and the wallpaper, but it's probably a good idea to come up with a better name.

I'll come up with a few names and post them later. You guys can pick your favorites. Sound good?

remixor · Wed 04/02/2004 14:03:08

Wooo, I've made a difference!

big brother · Thu 05/02/2004 04:57:38

Well, how about ...

This baseball? It's been autographed by your country's Lou Gehrig!

(sorry, couldn't resist.)

How about this title:
Apprentice II: The Knight's Game

(second title is necessary BTW)

Mats Berglinn · Thu 05/02/2004 07:22:18

Personally I think it should be something like Apprentice 2: The War of the Knights or maybe Apprentice 2: The plan of Ironcrow, or something like that.

Erwin_Br · Thu 05/02/2004 22:53:07

Quote from: big brother on Tue 03/02/2004 06:00:31
Yes, the wig he is wearing in the trailer is one of many. Here's a tentative
picture of Ironcrow's "wig room."

Do I see a Conroy Bumpus wig? (the blonde one)

--Erwin

bobistheweatherman · Fri 06/02/2004 01:55:18

How about Apprentice II: Caught In a Crow's Nest? It's somewhat long but meh.

big brother · Fri 06/02/2004 02:35:55

Erwin: Yes indeed, that IS a Conroy Bumpus wig. Limited edition. With autograph. And official dandruff.

I like thowing in references to Lucasarts stuff.

As for the name, the Crow thing is good. I'm thinking more along the line of a chess analogy. Here are some of my latest ideas:

Apprentice II: The Knight's Turn
Apprentice II: The Knight's Move

(Kinda like "The Empire Strikes Back")

Apprentice II: The Continuation

bobistheweatherman