Earl Mansin: The Breakout.

HillBilly · Sun 07/05/2006 20:02:32

One room left to be programmed and drawn. I've also received the first voice clips of another character. The voice acting is as close as it gets to commercial, and I'm very excited about it all.

I've added "cutscenes" as a progress in the first post, since this will be my greatest challenge in the time forward. It looks like this adventure will be half game/half movie.

If anyone is still paying attention, I'm sorry for being this slow. I'm busy both in the computer and real-life departments of my life. And hell, it's summer now too. I just have this thing of feeling guilty being inside when it's sunny outside.

Any questions or comments, feel free to post them. Call me an egocentric comment hungry internet bastard, but it's stuff like that which keeps me going.

Oh, and chocolate with soft caramel stuffing.

Saberteeth · Tue 09/05/2006 12:27:16

You are an egocentric comment hungry internet bastard!

Now doesn't that make you feel better.

What's this, no more screenies?? I want to see more of Earl! Now!

Barbarian · Tue 09/05/2006 14:30:30

Yay! Glad to know that you're at the finishing stretch.
Been looking forwards to seeing your completed game in action.

Now *Crackz Whip*, get back to working on your project and get it finished you egocentric bastard!

ildu · Tue 09/05/2006 15:09:17

Awesomeness in every meaning of the word, which is one meaning. I think I'm falling for you, Billy.

Svartberg · Tue 09/05/2006 16:52:43

Quote from: Saberteeth on Tue 09/05/2006 12:27:16
You are an egocentric comment hungry internet bastard!Ã,Â Now doesn't that make you feel better.
What's this, no more screenies?? I want to see more of Earl! Now!Ã,Â

If he shows any more screenies you won't have any game left to eat ... err play.
But i get to see the unreleased screens (and you don't, na na ne na na) and they're goorgeous

Keep doing whatever you're doing hilly billy, cause i like itÃ,Â

HillBilly · Sun 21/05/2006 11:02:18

Quote from: Saberteeth on Tue 09/05/2006 12:27:16
You are an egocentric comment hungry internet bastard! Now doesn't that make you feel better.

Clever.

Thank you all for your complimenting compliments. Your words made me strong enough to suffer through the AGS 2.6 programming style, and keep on rocking. I am now pleased to announce that I'm pretty much done with the scripting. Just a few minor tweaks here and there, and it's fully playable. Keep in mind this is just the gameplay, and there's still alot to be done before we're there.

In other news, I'm thinking of changing the name to either "Fugitive: The Adventures of Earl Mansin"(Followed by fugitive 2 and 3 in the sequels) or "Earl Mansin: The Escape"(Followed by other clever names behind the semi-colon in the sequels). I'd like some opinions on this. Also, if someone has any other suggestions, they are very welcome to share it.

Last, I'd like to mention I have not forgotten my BETA testers, and you will get your claws on the game soon. Sorry for being so late.

Barbarian · Mon 22/05/2006 04:24:49

Hillbilly, ya lazy slob, hurry up and get "Earl" released for us.. We want Earl... We need Earl.

Anyways, good to know you're making good progress on your game and that it's near completion. Looking forwards to see it in action.

Svartberg · Thu 25/05/2006 08:22:32

Quote from: HillBilly on Sun 21/05/2006 11:02:18In other news, I'm thinking of changing the name to either "Fugitive: The Adventures of Earl Mansin"(Followed by fugitive 2 and 3 in the sequels) or "Earl Mansin: The Escape"(Followed by other clever names behind the semi-colon in the sequels). I'd like some opinions on this. Also, if someone has any other suggestions, they are very welcome to share it.

I'd vote for the "Earl Mansin :", it's a cool name and the game is all about him after all - fugitive would fit a person who's main characterstic is being a fugitive, and somewhat imply his innocense.

HillBilly · Sat 27/05/2006 20:47:07

So in other news, I changed the title. Now,

EVERYONE GET USED TO IT.[/i]

This will be hard, but I'm sure you'll work out a solution. Do it for me, guys, for me.

I've received more voices from Earl, and it's still in sync! The music is soon finished, and it sounds awesome, believe me! I still draw like crap, but it's almost all the crap I need for a full game!

I love how this project is not going down the toilet. It's a great feeling.

Ubel · Sat 27/05/2006 22:27:46

Hey Hilly, nice to see so much progress. I'm so gonna love this game, I just know it. Keep! It! Up!

Polecat · Sun 28/05/2006 08:14:04

Quote from: HillBilly on Sat 27/05/2006 20:47:07
So in other news, I changed the title. Now,

EVERYONE GET USED TO IT.[/i]

This will be hard, but I'm sure you'll work out a solution. Do it for me, guys, for me.

I've received more voices from Earl, and it's still in sync! The music is soon finished, and it sounds awesome, believe me! I still draw like crap, but it's almost all the crap I need for a full game!

I love how this project is not going down the toilet. It's a great feeling.

Woo! Is it too late to try to jump on the beta tester bandwagon?

sergiocornaga · Sun 28/05/2006 09:22:50

Quote from: HillBilly on Sat 27/05/2006 20:47:07
So in other news, I changed the title. Now,

EVERYONE GET USED TO IT.[/i]

Why? Not that I'm complaining...

HillBilly · Sun 28/05/2006 10:23:45

Quote from: SergioCornaga on Sun 28/05/2006 09:22:50Why? Not that I'm complaining...

You don't want to get used to the new name?

Quote from: Polecat on Sun 28/05/2006 08:14:04Woo! Is it too late to try to jump on the beta tester bandwagon?

Right now I have enough, but if somebody backs out, I'll keep you in mind. Anyhow, isn't it much more fun to play the finished, bug-free result?

Polecat · Sun 28/05/2006 16:49:05

Quote from: HillBilly on Sun 28/05/2006 10:23:45
Right now I have enough, but if somebody backs out, I'll keep you in mind. Anyhow, isn't it much more fun to play the finished, bug-free result?

I enjoy being part of the creation process.

HillBilly · Thu 29/06/2006 23:59:20

Hey,

Since it's been a month since I replied to the thread, I'd just like to mention that the game is still very much in progress.

- graphics 95%
- puzzles 100%
- scripting 95%
- music 90%
- voices 80%
- cutscenes 85%

I'd show you something, but I'm saving it all for the release.

CoffeeBob · Fri 30/06/2006 10:17:23

Sounds great, HillyBilly, can't wait to play this awesome-looking game.

It's a good thing you're saving for release, gets people more excited and curious. I'm sure none of us will be dissapointed when we finally get to play it.

Svartberg · Sat 01/07/2006 19:22:46

I'm checking each day for that shiny "cutscenes 100%" so i could get my arse into gear

And don't forget about Igor and Ivan which are ready to redecorate your house if you don't deliver in time

HillBilly · Mon 03/07/2006 21:51:53

Quote from: Largo on Fri 30/06/2006 10:17:23
Sounds great, HillyBilly, can't wait to play this awesome-looking game.
It's a good thing you're saving for release, gets people more excited and curious. I'm sure none of us will be dissapointed when we finally get to play it.

Thanks!

Quote from: Svartberg on Sat 01/07/2006 19:22:46
I'm checking each day for that shiny "cutscenes 100%" so i could get my arse into gear

Will 90% do? Please?

sergiocornaga · Tue 04/07/2006 01:33:32

Quote from: HillBilly on Sun 28/05/2006 10:23:45You don't want to get used to the new name?

No, I just wondered why the name was changed. I found the original name quite funny, maybe because there was already a game called Breakout.

HillBilly · Tue 04/07/2006 14:25:05

Quote from: SergioCornaga on Tue 04/07/2006 01:33:32
Quote from: HillBilly on Sun 28/05/2006 10:23:45You don't want to get used to the new name?

No, I just wondered why the name was changed. I found the original name quite funny, maybe because there was already a game called Breakout.

Yeah, I know. That's reason number one to change it. Second reason is if I ever get around to make a sequel, there won't be much "breaking out".