[COMPLETED]BAKE SALE: Ben Chandler, Paranormal Investigator

Grundislav · Sat 22/10/2011 06:29:58

(To the tune of Waltzing Matilda)

In West Australia, near the town of Doodlakine,
Lived young Ben Chandler, a good man was he,
And he kept all his candy, in a little metal tin,
Ben Chandler's Sweets Tin was something to see

Oh no! Ben's sweets tin has gone missing! How will he ever enjoy life without his delicious candy?!

This is where you, the player, come in. Guide young Ben Chandler (aka Ben304) through the wild and rugged Australian wilderness as he goes searching for his beloved tin. Who knows, he might even encounter some paranormal phenomena along the way.

Screenshots

Ben's a sassy fellow.

Explore all sorts of exciting locations.

Featuring
- All sorts of in-jokes only about 2 people will get!
- Wacky screwball comedy with lots of terrible Australian stereotypes!
- Authentic didgeridoo music!
- A 72% Aussie voice cast!

UPDATE 10/24/11
Here is a sample of the music in the game. Can you name that tune?

This delightful bite-sized muffin is brought to you by the AGS Bake Sale.

ThreeOhFour · Sat 22/10/2011 06:32:54

:o

$:-\$ 8) :'(

Ponch · Sat 22/10/2011 06:35:54

Quote from: ThreeOhFour on Sat 22/10/2011 06:32:54
:o $:-\$ 8) :'(

Now that's the sign of quality storytelling. The viewer experiences the full range of human emotions!

tzachs · Sat 22/10/2011 09:48:23

Based on a true story?

qptain Nemo · Sat 22/10/2011 09:54:17

Haha

Great concept.

Buckethead · Sat 22/10/2011 10:27:07

Great stuff! Will I finally get to know Ben ouside in?

ThreeOhFour · Sat 22/10/2011 10:39:24

Most of the stuff you see is reasonably well researched, so perhaps

Ghost · Sat 22/10/2011 10:39:50

You play the accordeon?

Tabata · Sat 22/10/2011 10:46:32

A real hard challenge without any sweets to be solved â€" funny idea!

Since Chandler is outed now as AGS'er in your screenie,
he deserved to be saved and I will be sure to have enough sweets aside me while playing ...
and a lot of coffee to be able to make it through

ThreeOhFour · Sat 22/10/2011 11:28:21

Quote from: Ghost on Sat 22/10/2011 10:39:50
You play the accordeon?

Not only that, but the instrument in the game is modeled on the exact one that I own. 8)

Tabata · Sat 22/10/2011 11:37:35

Quote from: ThreeOhFour on Sat 22/10/2011 11:28:21
Quote from: Ghost on Sat 22/10/2011 10:39:50
You play the accordeon?

Not only that, but the instrument in the game is modeled on the exact one that I own. 8)

Now that's nice to watch

(... and I won't answer any questions about how this is to be meant

)

Matt Frith · Sat 22/10/2011 11:46:26

YES. This looks fantastic. I am looking forward to hearing what Ben has to say about his lack of sweets. Remember: Add more LEGO!

Layabout · Sat 22/10/2011 11:51:59

Hooray, Can't wait to voice Minge Patterson

Wonkyth · Sat 22/10/2011 12:19:49

Hah, I'd forgotten how much Ben looks like a character from Grease! xD

Dualnames · Sat 22/10/2011 14:06:10

Quote from: qptain Nemo on Sat 22/10/2011 09:54:17
Haha Great concept.

IN FACT BEST CONCEPT OF ALL TIME, THIS MADE ME LAUGH SO BAD.

Shane 'ProgZmax' Stevens · Sat 22/10/2011 16:37:24

Is your room really that empty, Ben? I expected to see stacks of porn tapes everywhere and taxidermy snakes and at least one sheep skin rug!

Darth Mandarb · Sat 22/10/2011 16:43:56

Let's stay on target here people...

KodiakBehr · Sat 22/10/2011 16:54:05

You had me at Grim Fandingo.

Ponch · Sat 22/10/2011 16:59:27

They had me at G'Day of the Tentacle.

Personally, I'm assuming that the giant mountain of porn is in the foreground, blocking off the rest of the shack (?) and preventing us from exploring the bedroom, the bath, or the kitchen. No sir, young Ben has all he needs in that one un-pornified corner of the shack: a computer, a musical instrument, and a door to go exploring the outside world in the never ending search for fresh porn.

KodiakBehr · Sat 22/10/2011 17:57:26

I tried clicking on the NPC, the door, the accordion, the light...nothing seems to work. I'm stuck. Please help.

qptain Nemo · Sat 22/10/2011 20:06:58

Well. Once Grundislav has made a game about a man-whore. A great, fun game, mind. And now he's making another one with the very same premise. Oh boy, personally I'm simply overjoyed!

WalkThruWalls · Sat 22/10/2011 23:08:32

Love the Aussie theme! Posters cracked me up.

Layabout · Sun 23/10/2011 05:21:41

I am personally offended by the blatant Australian stereotyping.

Ryan Keepence
Australian

Wonkyth · Sun 23/10/2011 06:36:01

I am personally offended by the blatant Australian.

Tobias Walker.
Australian.

WalkThruWalls · Mon 24/10/2011 02:24:41

What's with all of the Australians?

Robert Wriedt
Australian

Wonkyth · Mon 24/10/2011 08:01:09

We breed with sheep, somehow maintaining a population that way.

But anyways, I'm really looking forward to some fantastically tacky stereotypes, so don't let me down!
Also, for what it's worth, I'd be happy to throw my voice at a microphone for a good cause like this.

Grundislav · Mon 24/10/2011 21:03:00

Australians up in arms already? My goal is complete!

Rile up your anger further as you check the first post for a musical update!

Tabata · Mon 24/10/2011 21:42:14

Quote from: Grundislav on Sat 22/10/2011 06:29:58
Can you name that tune?

Didn't you do it by yourself above in the first post

Ponch · Mon 24/10/2011 22:24:15

Where the hell did all these Australians come from? Are we really letting that sort in our nice, clean forums now? They're sure to get kangaroo poo and vegemite all over everything. Goodness, there goes the neighborhood.

arj0n · Thu 27/10/2011 01:51:56

Do we have to catch and shear sheep too in this game?

Grundislav · Wed 07/12/2011 21:55:38

I am in need of someone who has a good quality microphone and can do a good Tim Curry impersonation. If you think you fit the bill, please get in touch with me at grundislav@hotmail.com.

Thanks!

Grundislav · Sat 07/01/2012 02:33:19

Double post?! Gasp!

Anyway, the game is fully playable and (hopefully) bug-free. It just needs a couple of minor cosmetic touches, but I will be sending a final build out at the end of the weekend.

Ghost · Sat 07/01/2012 12:28:49

Quote from: Grundislav on Sat 07/01/2012 02:33:19
Anyway, the game is fully playable and (hopefully) bug-free. It just needs a couple of minor cosmetic touches, but I will be sending a final build out at the end of the weekend.

Yay! It's all coming full circle! Cake and sweets and Australian voice acting!