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Title: Henri: Don't drink and drive! Still in the works!
Post by: InCreator on Sun 17/07/2005 23:19:27
Okay, I'll collect all my courage now and make finally a public announcement.

story
Big city. 17-year old boy.
Friends. Cars. Street race. Street gangs.
Police.
This all could lead to an adventure.

Street gang, which goes under name "MIR" (Mir stands for "peace" and "world" in Russian language) has tricked local police for years. As Mayor applies more and more pressure to local Police Chief, yet the gang stays uncatchable, situation becomes critical for Chief. Unfortuntely, Henri gets into trouble with the law and becomes a pawn in Chief's grand plan to nail the gang and hide his incompetence....

I don't want to give too much away, since I don't have that much anyway. Stories are my weak side... :(

Well, for some show, Henri features:
(http://www.indrek.org/i/henrix/scr1.png)
Drama!
(http://www.indrek.org/i/henrix/scr2.png)
Sex!
(http://www.indrek.org/i/henrix/scr3.png)
Violence!
(http://www.indrek.org/i/henrix/scr4.png)
Tricky puzzles!

EDIT: 17th November 2007
I gladly present you this new screen from (hopefully) final portion of the game:

(http://www.increator.pri.ee/i/henrix/country_door.png)
Note that ingame screen might be a bit different, I haven't drawn all interactable objects yet.


EDIT: 25th November 2007

I've chosen two people to help me a bit on puzzles and story. Hopefully, this will speed things a bit up.

EDIT: 3rd December 2007
Good news!

By teaming up with Aussie for ideas, we managed to put together a bit shorter ending and lots of polish, also, managed to straight out alot of the gameplay. It is time to announce that there's very little or none of loose ends on Henri project: it will be finished and this time I know exactly how! Earlier, whole thing was stopped behind not knowing, how it will exactly end, which caused project to be in WIP so long.

Though I have to draw another background (or two), and redo handful of puzzles/dialogs, it will be done and should reach beta in next few months.

Yay!  :D

EDIT: 3rd December again

G, another helper on story and puzzles bit also posted his ideas. While they were very different from Aussies, there was also some great suggestions, strengthening the plot. It will take some time for me to combine best of their suggestions and even after this, I must actually put them into game. But pace is quick and I hope I'll get this done soon.
Title: Re: Henri 6: Don't drink and drive!
Post by: Vel on Sun 17/07/2005 23:37:32
That game sounds interesting, and the graphics are truly awesome. Hope you finish this soon!
Title: Re: Henri 6: Don't drink and drive!
Post by: AlbinoPanther on Mon 18/07/2005 00:28:43
And you done all your graphics in art gem?
Title: Re: Henri 6: Don't drink and drive!
Post by: ildu on Mon 18/07/2005 00:33:03
Looks and sounds great. What more can I say? Your style is incredible.
Title: Re: Henri 6: Don't drink and drive!
Post by: DoorKnobHandle on Mon 18/07/2005 00:40:39
Graphics are top-notch, I hope the story will be as good as the visual impression is...

If not, I'll still play it just to see all those great sprites, rooms and animations...

This could be a big one!
Title: Re: Henri 6: Don't drink and drive!
Post by: InCreator on Mon 18/07/2005 00:55:03
Quote from: WhiteNigga on Mon 18/07/2005 00:28:43
And you done all your graphics in art gem?

Artgem and MSPaint.
Title: Re: Henri 6: Don't drink and drive!
Post by: monkey0506 on Mon 18/07/2005 02:34:45
Your artwork is amazing.  Not that it means anything...but I commend you on an excellent performance.  Especially seeing as you're using ArtGem and Paint.  I haven't really ever used AG, but I find Paint hard to work with.  It doesn't have a lot of the tools I enjoy...Layers...Lasso tool...Transparency.  I really do love my brother for getting that ripped copy of Photoshop 7.0 from my school.  And I would LOVE to see a playable demo soon.  I expect great things from you InCreator.
Title: Re: Henri 6: Don't drink and drive!
Post by: Anarcho on Mon 18/07/2005 02:42:18
This looks great InCreator.  The graphics are fantastic.  I'm very excited about this.
Title: Re: Henri 6: Don't drink and drive!
Post by: InCreator on Mon 18/07/2005 04:10:09
Thanks for encouraging replies.

But there will be no demo, It will be ready when it's ready and only demo-like thing is what beta testers get for testing.

An untested game, that is. Beta testers come most likely from here, I hope there's AGSers who want to help me on this (and not just get hands on game first  ;)).

Also, I definetly need a proofreader once i get whole coding done.

English (originally) and Estonian versions are sure thing, but there's also room for translations... especially since I have to include ä, ö, ü and õ letters to the font for Estonian one. Eh, but that's a dream, gotta finish a game first.
Title: Re: Henri 6: Don't drink and drive!
Post by: Kinoko on Mon 18/07/2005 04:16:26
Just wanted to chime in - faaaantastic art! This is on my list of games I'm looking forward to ^_^
Title: Re: Henri 6: Don't drink and drive!
Post by: Blackthorne on Mon 18/07/2005 04:29:26
Yeah, InC, your artwork has always been amazing, and I'm looking forward to this game a lot! Looks and sounds really cool.


Bt
Title: Re: Henri 6: Don't drink and drive!
Post by: monkey0506 on Mon 18/07/2005 04:36:56
I could BETA test.  As long as I don't have to work on a schedule.  I mean, I'm willing to help now, but I can't make promises about what my schedule will be later.
Title: Re: Henri 6: Don't drink and drive!
Post by: Kweepa on Mon 18/07/2005 04:40:59
Looks great, of course. I admire your dedication to making it a quality product.

Is it a comedy? The title sounds pretty irreverent, but the graphics and plot indicate otherwise. I recommend losing the "Henri 6:" part of the title - since we haven't seen parts 1-5...

I'd love to beta test - your English is excellent but occasionally somewhat unusual :)

Quote from: monkey_02_07
for getting that ripped copy of Photoshop 7.0 from my school
Probably shouldn't be advocating piracy...
Title: Re: Henri 6: Don't drink and drive!
Post by: InCreator on Mon 18/07/2005 04:57:00
Well, Henri games were first ones I ever made with AGS, just joking about a good friend of mine... I started from AGS version 2.23... DOS, graphical editors and other funny ancient AGS stuff.

So yes, It's a comedy, though I'm releasing it worldwide (first in henri series) and I'm not sure what world finds funny...  :P

Unfortunately, only 3rd part went public and was recognizable as "game", since others were more like trying-new-engine-out stuff.
Also, it was entirely in Estonian language and since I've been trying to master my drawing style since, I'd be happier if none of AGSers ever see how painfully far I was in 2001... :)
The game was quite popular in Estonia, actually, and first estonian point'n'click adventure game at all.

Number 6 also means that this is my sixth effort to complete a whole adventure game by my own (Trippin'! and other tries were less or more teamwork), but yes, that sounds reasonable and I lose the number (which means redrawing title screen, ouch!)

About music and testing: There's nothing to test yet! And musician... well, I definetly won't ask anyone to do any work unless I'm totally, 100% positive that it won't be a waste and game WILL be completed. I just pointed out that I will need some people in future. But "future" is all I can say yet.

Because... every bg I draw, every animation I make, injects me wish and hope to continue the project, make it even better, story even more interesting and so on. While I ceased "Trippin'" because it didn't seem perfect enough for me, Henri seems to grow bigger and bigger for same cause. That's good, but I must force myself to finish the game at some point.
Title: Re: Henri 6: Don't drink and drive!
Post by: Nethros on Mon 18/07/2005 08:13:01
Looks great, Gonna try it out as soon as I see it released!

I love the Violence and Drama backgrounds! The other two are great too! I just like these two better. :) Hope it all goes well for you, if you ever change your opinion about demos, uhm...yeah...whatever. As I said, Hope it all goes well for you. :D Have fun making it! Oh and that electricy thing in Drama (I don't know what It's called, but you put cables and stuff in.) looks like the mask from Scream....Spookah!
Title: Re: Henri 6: Don't drink and drive!
Post by: on Mon 18/07/2005 11:01:34
Looks like a promising game!  :o Great graphics and an original idea.

I would like to help you with the music, I can compose anything from metal to classic.
PM me if you're interested.

Maybe I can also give you a few nice ideas for add to the story.

Good luck with your game.  ;)
Title: Re: Henri 6: Don't drink and drive!
Post by: MalleTheRedPhoenix on Mon 18/07/2005 12:55:19
It looks really good!
I like the graphic of this game.
I can't wait any longer to get this game.
Title: Re: Henri 6: Don't drink and drive!
Post by: passer-by on Mon 18/07/2005 16:23:46
I like your screenshots, I find they match the story's mood. Can't wait to play it.
Title: Re: Henri 6: Don't drink and drive!
Post by: IceMan on Mon 18/07/2005 23:01:32
Looks EXCELLENT! - what's really neat is that both the characters and the backgrounds have personality.Ã,  The style and mood of the game is very clear - and I love it!Ã,  8)
Title: Re: Henri 6: Don't drink and drive!
Post by: CoffeeBob on Mon 18/07/2005 23:05:27
Cruddish custard, that looks splendid! Like IceMan said, the graphics have personality and a one of a kind-style. Great stuff!
Title: Re: Henri 6: Don't drink and drive!
Post by: AlbinoPanther on Fri 05/08/2005 10:38:58
I just wanted to bring your game back on the top of games in production list

do a great job and the great job will be done by you
Title: Re: Henri 6: Don't drink and drive!
Post by: Darth Mandarb on Fri 05/08/2005 15:14:59
Quote from: WhiteNigga on Fri 05/08/2005 10:38:58I just wanted to bring your game back on the top of games in production list

Please do not do that again.

If you want to bump a thread:

1) make sure it's not more than 1 month since the last post in the thread and
2) at the very least, make a comment on the game.

If, "do a great job and the great job will be done by you", is some kind of a comment on the game; you might want to clarify what it means exactly.

FORUM RULES (http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/yabb/index.php?topic=1987.0)
Title: Re: Henri 6: Don't drink and drive!
Post by: InCreator on Thu 15/09/2005 02:02:03
New screen & development update added, See first post.
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! updated 15.Sep
Post by: Mordalles on Thu 15/09/2005 23:33:40
wow, looks amazing! really great backgrounds!
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! updated 15.Sep
Post by: TheCheese33 on Sun 09/10/2005 13:32:58
I'm really looking forward to this coming out. Everything looks beautiful! The story also interests me.
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! updated 15.Sep
Post by: Mozesh on Sun 09/10/2005 14:16:33
My god cheese stop it, read the rules before you post in every thread possible!
It's simply states: Do not dig up old threads, like what you are doing now.
[turns off moderator mode]
P.S. to keep it on topic and not break any rules myself,
I really like the looks of this increator, hope it's still in production.
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! updated 15.Sep
Post by: Darth Mandarb on Sun 09/10/2005 16:47:42
Quote from: TheCheese33 on Sun 09/10/2005 13:32:58I'm really looking forward to this coming out. Everything looks beautiful! The story also interests me.

You bump a thread (granted it's not quite a month old, but close enough) with a post (about 4 from the bottom) which says:

Quote from: Darth Mandarb on Fri 05/08/2005 15:14:59
Quote from: WhiteNigga on Fri 05/08/2005 10:38:58I just wanted to bring your game back on the top of games in production list

Please do not do that again.

If you want to bump a thread:

1) make sure it's not more than 1 month since the last post in the thread and
2) at the very least, make a comment on the game.

If, "do a great job and the great job will be done by you", is some kind of a comment on the game; you might want to clarify what it means exactly.

FORUM RULES (http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/yabb/index.php?topic=1987.0)

Wonders never cease ...
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! updated 15.Sep
Post by: Squinky on Mon 10/10/2005 03:54:05
I had seen this before, and since its been brought back up, I just wanted to let you know thats this looks cool as hell. Definately a look forword-to-er....
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! updated 15.Sep
Post by: InCreator on Thu 13/10/2005 13:18:25
The game IS still in production, though progresses awfully slowly lately. I still haven't buried idea to get it done before christmas...

... to make the annoyance Darth gets by people bumping this thread something worth too :)

Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! updated 15.Sep
Post by: Nikolas on Thu 13/10/2005 18:34:38
I think I'll wait another 25 days before I repost on this one here. Hehe, it's fun this way.

Really I'm looking forward to this one.
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! updated 15.Sep
Post by: aussie on Thu 13/10/2005 22:10:50
So am I.

I love increator's backgrounds.
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! updated 15.Sep
Post by: Remco on Wed 16/11/2005 22:23:05
Hi InCreator,

Remember me? I think you do ;).

How is the game doing? You haven't posted much about it lately, and i really want to see it :). Is it still in production or have you dropped it? I hope your still working on it.


Regards,

Remco
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! updated 15.Sep
Post by: InCreator on Wed 16/11/2005 22:31:25
Still working. Pace is awfully down, since i have very little time due school and work all the time.
I think that i won't be able to finish it for christmas.
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! updated 15.Sep
Post by: Uku on Sat 26/11/2005 18:02:27
Yess finaly!!
i hope, this game gets finished not like 4-th tat was ruined by virus and 5-th that just wasnt complete.
it was like almost 2 years, and i heard nothing from henri games.

go on InCreator, ur the best


Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! updated 15.Sep
Post by: ManicMatt on Sat 26/11/2005 18:22:51
i've not seen this before!

I like the lighting, it really gives the game some atmosphere!
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! updated 15.Sep
Post by: gameboy on Mon 28/11/2005 14:34:51
Yeah, the good old InCreator's graphics... I just can't wait until you finish it!
Anyway, is it gonna be freeware (not like Henri 4: pasunasse on paha saada was supposed to be)?
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! updated 15.Sep
Post by: ildu on Mon 28/11/2005 15:48:50
What's a pasunasse? I'm Finnish so I understand 'on paha saada', but I don't know what that pasunasse is. Sounds like something to do with your face. The gasmask in the army was called 'nasse'.
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! updated 15.Sep
Post by: gameboy on Mon 28/11/2005 17:48:17
"pasunasse saada" means like to be punched to the face or something like that :)
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! updated 22.April
Post by: biorogue on Tue 09/05/2006 15:05:52
well, I was just wondering on the progress of this game. I haven't been able to find any info on it anywhere.  BTW, It looks sweeeeet!
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! updated 22.April
Post by: InCreator on Fri 12/05/2006 14:21:53
Check the first post, maybe?   ;)
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! update: 20th May
Post by: InCreator on Sat 20/05/2006 07:58:47
The thread is updated again, see first post.
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! update: 20th May
Post by: splat44 on Sat 20/05/2006 08:30:25
InCreator,

Thank you for the update.

It might be best having some beta works to be done.

If that sound as a start, you can always PM me.

For your infomation, I've some intense beta works on "Prodical", I'm sure you are familiar with it.

http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/games.php?action=detail&id=644

Regards
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! update: 20th May
Post by: InCreator on Sat 20/05/2006 09:09:01
There's some known hardcore bugs I have to sweep out before  releasing anything to betatest. Problem relies in extremely messy scripts, so it's a bit complicated...

I loved Prodigal and atleast dream about reaching same quality, and I won't forget you, splat44, if the testing starts.
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! update: 20th May
Post by: AlbinoPanther on Sat 20/05/2006 22:53:25
Increator do what you want to do because no matter to all...

...Henri is and will be one of the greatest AGS games ever !

one thing: try to make a legend and you will become one !   

cheers
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! update: 20th May
Post by: aussie on Sun 21/05/2006 10:28:12
Hi InCreator,

That's awesome news, congratulations. It's always great to see quality stuff completed.

I agree with splat44, don't rush it. Make it the best you can before release. We have been waiting on this for nearly a year, so we can wait another month.

I'm also up for beta-ing if you need it. My credentials are Cirque de Zale and Frank the Farmhand 2, to name a couple.




Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! update: 20th May
Post by: seaduck on Sun 21/05/2006 17:49:41
This is indeed great news, InCreator!

I'm very pleased that the game I'm eagerly looking forward to playing is progressing well.

Quote from: InCreator on Sun 17/07/2005 23:19:27
There's few critical things I STILL haven't done yet, such as GUI (I might try making something different from Sierra-style)

As a big antagonist of Sierra-style GUIs I highly encourage you to do just that! There are many interfaces that are way better (The Dig, Teen Agent, Goblins 2/3, DOTT, Return To Zork)

Take your time, so that the puzzles stand up to the graphics!

All the best
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! update: 20th May
Post by: Uku on Sun 21/05/2006 18:33:02
oh yes, finaly its on home straight. when i waw aht "update on 20thmay" my heart started bumping faster.
my fingers are twiching already to play it. because i still have memoryes of henry 3 that had 1337speak on graphics ahead its time(in my opinion).it was so long ago, like 4 years or more.... ah, good old times.
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! update: 20th May
Post by: on Mon 28/08/2006 13:22:38
From the graphics this look like a great game, looking forward to the release. Any date set yet?  ???
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! update: 20th May
Post by: Buckethead on Mon 28/08/2006 15:36:02
indeed : don't drink and drive... or you might spill a glass...

anyway this looks very fun, looking forward too it  :)
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! update: 20th May
Post by: i k a r i on Mon 28/08/2006 16:39:35
Well we know old threads shouldn't be bumped like this to say small things, but is great to see it happens  cause we usually wonder what's going on with such great games in production like this one xD

Of course that's if you're not a moderator.

Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! update: 20th May
Post by: CosmoQueen on Mon 18/09/2006 06:30:57
I like the original story concept and the graphics look fantastic!!!
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! update: 20th May
Post by: calacver on Mon 18/09/2006 22:33:51
Goodluck increator, it's looking like award-quality game easily :)
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! update: 20th May
Post by: InCreator on Sat 23/09/2006 02:56:37
Thanks.
To be honest, I haven't drawn a pixel for Henri since the summer started.

Then again, I have a great set of music done.
Well, I'm sure i'll bring this lifetime project to finish during those dark, cold winter nights.
Just not sure when. School and work at the same time leaves me with very little of spare time.
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! update: 20th May
Post by: monkey0506 on Sat 23/09/2006 06:07:16
I haven't looked at this thread in more than a year. I completely don't remember those previous two posts (on the first page) at all. But this game does sound quite promising. And I'm still willing to help you out with beta testing...whenever time comes. Just drop me an email whenever you feel you're ready. ;)
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! update: 10 Dec, 2006
Post by: Afflict on Sat 28/04/2007 19:26:00
SO hows the production going InCreator, love the new AV.

Cheers,

Afflict.
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! update: 10 Dec, 2006
Post by: Darth Mandarb on Sat 28/04/2007 20:02:50
Afflict ... for shame.

Inc - let me know when you want to update this thread and I'll unlock it for you.


Unlocked by request!  Good to know you're still working on this!
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! Still in the works and needs YOUR help!
Post by: InCreator on Thu 22/11/2007 09:23:46
I've updated the thread again and put help request into first post.
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! Still in the works and needs YOUR help!
Post by: CosmoQueen on Thu 22/11/2007 23:48:02
Amazing graphics! I can't wait to see it finished :)
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! Still in the works and needs YOUR help!
Post by: Erwin_Br on Sat 24/11/2007 23:58:25
Yeah, same here.  :D

--Erwin
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! Still in the works!
Post by: Afflict on Mon 03/12/2007 09:49:15
Hehe yeah shame on me Darth... my bad. I just did a search for the thread. Will keep that in mind in future though :)

The games production is looking awesome, I have a little free time here and there let me know if you need more help or something.
Title: Re: Henri: Don't drink and drive! Still in the works!
Post by: SuperDre on Mon 31/12/2007 14:40:16
Look great.. looking forward to playing this..