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Title: King's Quest IX
Post by: King Alexander on Tue 13/07/2010 23:40:54
Just a few days ago the girls and gays at Phoenix Online Studios released their long-awaited adventure game The Sims Quest IX: Barbie Goes to Wonderland King's Quest IX: The Silver Lining. Like everyone else we are big fans of its gorgeous graphics and complex puzzles. So we decited to honor that marvelous work by doing a remake! Say hello to:

(http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/8831/23733476.jpg) (http://img822.imageshack.us/i/23733476.jpg/)

Features:
- puzzles
- graphics for Grown-Ups (320x200 with 256 colours)
- real dialogs
- no awful narrators
- no bugs or crashes

(http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/127/10096776.jpg) (http://img824.imageshack.us/i/10096776.jpg/)

(http://img807.imageshack.us/img807/9567/83361748.jpg) (http://img807.imageshack.us/i/83361748.jpg/)

... and don't forget to check out our first demo version next month!!!
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: Mister L on Tue 13/07/2010 23:50:11
A fan-remake of a fan-adventure?  :D
Sounds crazy but I love the idea!

No bugs or crashes? How dull...  ;)
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: Sslaxx on Tue 13/07/2010 23:51:46
Is this really the place for piss-take threads?
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: King Alexander on Tue 13/07/2010 23:53:23
We won't force you to play it, Sslaxx. Maybe.
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: TerranRich on Wed 14/07/2010 00:11:20
I'm thoroughly confused... how could you do a remake of a game that came out three days ago?

Whoops... I thought this was the "Completed Games" forum.  :-[
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: deadsuperhero on Wed 14/07/2010 06:05:07
Just please, for god's sake don't use that awful narrator.

Oh, and write some real dialog. I'd definitely play this.
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: King Alexander on Wed 14/07/2010 07:14:42
Quote from: DeadSuperHero on Wed 14/07/2010 06:05:07
Just please, for god's sake don't use that awful narrator.

Oh, and write some real dialog. I'd definitely play this.

Added real dialogs and no awful narrators to features.
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: SuperDre on Wed 14/07/2010 08:36:53
You're kidding right? You know they already had problems releasing their own game, so you might just stop as surely you won't get permission to release this (especially as it seems to use artwork from the original games)...
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: King Alexander on Wed 14/07/2010 14:33:56
Quote from: SuperDre on Wed 14/07/2010 08:36:53
You're kidding right? You know they already had problems releasing their own game, so you might just stop as surely you won't get permission to release this (especially as it seems to use artwork from the original games)...

That's bullshit. Firms don't give a shit about anonymously made fan remakes or sequels. They are just pissed off about a few publicity whores that abuse trademarks to hype themselves.
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: LuciferSam86 on Wed 14/07/2010 16:12:17
Oh my gosh!  :o Do you need a beta tester? Please Please Please Please :)
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: TerranRich on Wed 14/07/2010 16:24:17
The only reason why Vivdendi (?) cared about The Silver Lining was because they flew WAY over the radar and publicized themselves way too much. Same with the SQ7.org guys, although that is arguable. Infamous Adventures and AGD Interactive released their remakes just fine without much hassle, IIRC.
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: SuperDre on Wed 14/07/2010 17:03:34
Quote from: TerranRich on Wed 14/07/2010 16:24:17
Infamous Adventures and AGD Interactive released their remakes just fine without much hassle, IIRC.
Yep they released their old remakes, but aren't allowed to release any new remakes if they decided to do one (just check their site).
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: King Alexander on Wed 14/07/2010 17:26:49
Quote from: SuperDre on Wed 14/07/2010 17:03:34
Yep they released their old remakes, but aren't allowed to release any new remakes if they decided to do one (just check their site).

Check their site for yourself. IA has just announced another King's Quest adventure game.
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: TerranRich on Wed 14/07/2010 22:54:50
IA is releasing Space Quest II on schedule, and a King's Quest game, as KQIX-Team said.

And as for AGD-I:

QuoteOnce we have finished tying up all the loose ends with our current project, we will not be remaking any more Sierra games. Unfortunately, the time required to create games as detailed and complex as these is no longer something that we have the resources or time to do pro-bono. Making these games requires an immense amount of dedication, willpower, commitment, and a great number of personal sacrifices. And while we have learned many valuable things from remaking these titles over the years, the situation has certainly taken its toll on us.

Seems less like legal worries and more like lack of resources and no longer being worth it.

But anyway, back on topic: KQ9 looks so far to be truer to the classic VGA style, which I absolutely love.

Are you looking into voice acting in the near future? AGDI and IA both managed to get Josh Mandel to voice Graham in their KQ remakes. It might have been for free, I'm not sure.
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: King Alexander on Thu 15/07/2010 17:01:08
Quote from: TerranRich on Wed 14/07/2010 22:54:50
Are you looking into voice acting in the near future?

Well, not in the near future. Check this out:

- Next month we'll release a demo. It features the rooms of the castle.
- Two or three months later we'll release an 1:1 2D-remake of episode 1.
- After this we'll remake all other episodes (2-5).
- After this we'll put all episodes into one game and rerelease it.
- After this we'll start to add additional stuff and release the game as KQ9 Plus.
- After this we can talk about voice packs... or start a remake of KQ8...  ;)

Any questions?  ;D
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: Erpy on Thu 15/07/2010 18:45:37
Lucasfan, is that you?

QuoteSame with the SQ7.org guys, although that is arguable.

Actually, SQ7 hardly did any promoting when they were still around. The thing that did them in was the fact they tried to get official permission, but ultimately couldn't reach an agreement with VU about the terms.

QuoteSeems less like legal worries and more like lack of resources and no longer being worth it.

It's both, actually. Activision did say we could finish what we started, but couldn't start anything new. But even if we were allowed to start any new remakes, I don't think we would since we're no longer the college-students-with-too-much-free-time we were 10 years ago.

(http://www.agdiforums.com/forum/images/avatars/moodpics/Nashnorm.jpg)
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: Puddleglum on Thu 15/07/2010 20:12:30
exciiiiiited. i already giggled 3 times at your posts in this thread so that's a good sign. wish i could help... i don't have any real SKILLS or TALENTS per se... but I can root from the sidelines and massage your ego and/or bring you beers. whatev helps.
I'LL BE WATCHING... ;D
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: TerranRich on Thu 15/07/2010 20:36:59
Thanks for the clarification, Erpy.

Can't wait for KQ9 to come out. I've been playing TSL for an hour or two now, and.. well, I'll save my comments for the Adventure Chat/Talk forum thread on the subject. ;)
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: MusicallyInspired on Sun 18/07/2010 22:16:53
Funny lol......but I'd still play it.
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: tzachs on Sun 18/07/2010 22:38:01
I'm very excited about this, so excited that I've just decided to start working on a remake to your game, hopefully you'll finish yours before I finish mine ;)
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: qptain Nemo on Fri 23/07/2010 20:44:47
Whatever this is, this is brilliant.  := I nearly laughed my ass off when I saw this. :D So thanks, guys, for making my day.
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: Darth Mandarb on Sat 24/07/2010 15:10:59
I have removed all the off-topic posts!  The Hero / KQIX-Team ... please take the "is this for real?" posts into PMs and settle this there!

I understand this is a hot-topic that sparks some emotion but we need to stay on target in this thread.  There really is no way to "prove" one way or t'other (short of going to KQIX-Team's house and seeing it on the computer there) so we just need to accept it.  The thread doesn't break any rules (even if a tad mean-spirited) so it's "legal".

Let's all light a fire, sing some songs, and get along now...
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: King Alexander on Sun 22/08/2010 17:41:39
(http://a.imageshack.us/img163/3117/kq9demo1.gif)

Here it is: Demo I (http://www.mediafire.com/?yf28xhy2u0gjgpb) of King's Quest IX.

Any kind of critics, comments and proposals are welcome at any time.
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: Dexter on Tue 24/08/2010 13:37:55
I can't seem to download, but this looks AWESOME!!!
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: King Alexander on Tue 24/08/2010 15:00:04
Quote from: Dexter on Tue 24/08/2010 13:37:55
I can't seem to download, but this looks AWESOME!!!

You have to wait a few seconds until the download link appears.
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: joelphilippage on Tue 24/08/2010 16:04:00
I don't remember Grahm being this buff in Kings Quest V. You should also turn on the movement linked to animation property. Keep at it!
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: Radiant on Tue 24/08/2010 16:24:31
I am not impressed.
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: King Alexander on Tue 24/08/2010 17:20:44
Quote from: joelphilippage on Tue 24/08/2010 16:04:00
I don't remember Grahm being this buff in Kings Quest V.

Huh?
(http://a.imageshack.us/img689/2899/kqv.gif)

Quote from: Radiant on Tue 24/08/2010 16:24:31
I am not impressed.

9. Someone has posted a piece of work that you don't really like. How should you reply?

1. "That sucks, you suck!"
2. "I am not impressed."
3. "Good first attempt, but here's how you could improve it:"
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: Radiant on Tue 24/08/2010 17:37:18
It seems you missed the irony there. Oh well.
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: King Alexander on Tue 24/08/2010 17:41:57
Quote from: Radiant on Tue 24/08/2010 17:37:18
It seems you missed the irony there. Oh well.

13. You feel the need to reply to a thread, but you don't really have anything to contribute - what should you do?

1. Just reply with a smiley or 'zing'.
2. Reply saying "I don't really have anything to add but I thought I'd better post".
3. Don't reply at all.
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: Alun on Tue 24/08/2010 17:51:29
24. You make a critical reply to a poster who insulted your game.  He then replies to clarify that his "insult" was intended ironically and was, in fact, meant as a compliment - what should you do?

1. Ignore the content of his latest post and continue to criticize his posting.
2. Ignore any future posts by him altogether.
3. Admit that you missed the irony in his post and thank him for his support.
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: Darth Mandarb on Tue 24/08/2010 17:54:10
[size=8]PLEASE CEASE & DECIST[/size]

Stay on target people or I'll have to lock this thread!
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: King Alexander on Tue 24/08/2010 18:05:23
Quote from: joelphilippage on Tue 24/08/2010 16:04:00You should also turn on the movement linked to animation property.

Okay, I've checked Grahams animation now and it looks fine to me. What's the problem in your oppinion? Does he walk too fast or too slow?
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: Dualnames on Tue 24/08/2010 18:16:27
1. We should all STFU and get on well. Now, I just walked around the corridors, and I couldn't enter any door, so after 2 minutes I thought this is just a walking demo, is that so? (I'd like a hint please)

I liked the narrator's voice EVEN if she's a woman, I prefer her to that grumpy old bastard.

The atmosphere was very well set. Not sure if it fits throughout the game, cause I couldn't get much farther.
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: joelphilippage on Tue 24/08/2010 18:27:20
Quote from: KQIX-Team on Tue 24/08/2010 18:05:23
Okay, I've checked Grahams animation now and it looks fine to me. What's the problem in your oppinion? Does he walk too fast or too slow?

I mean if the movement speed is not linked to the animation, it can look like the character is gliding. thats the case in the demo. I think just that could really give the game an old fashioned feel.
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: Nikolas on Tue 24/08/2010 18:40:57
Quote from: Darth Mandarb on Tue 24/08/2010 17:54:10
[size=8]PLEASE CEASE & DECIST[/size]

Stay on target people or I'll have to lock this thread!
I'm not impressed!

(I'm trying SO hard to get this thread locked...) ;D Does it show?
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: Dualnames on Tue 24/08/2010 18:47:22
Greatly, let me help you with that.  :D
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: King Alexander on Tue 24/08/2010 18:57:02
Quote from: joelphilippage on Tue 24/08/2010 18:27:20I mean if the movement speed is not linked to the animation, it can look like the character is gliding. thats the case in the demo.

Okay, now I see what you mean. I will reduce the animation speed of the character in the next demo. Thanks!  :)
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: cianty on Tue 24/08/2010 20:31:39
Quote from: Dualnames on Tue 24/08/2010 18:16:27Now, I just walked around the corridors, and I couldn't enter any door, so after 2 minutes I thought this is just a walking demo, is that so? (I'd like a hint please)

Same here. Is there even anything else to expect?

The talking woman confused the hell out of me, by the way... :)
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: King Alexander on Tue 24/08/2010 21:42:22
Quote from: cianty on Tue 24/08/2010 20:31:39
Is there even anything else to expect?

Not at the moment, I'm afraid. The next demo will longer, I promise. But please don't expect too much. At this stage we just remake a game that doesn't have any puzzles.
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: The Hero on Wed 25/08/2010 05:11:05
 ok  all this is ripped even amy's narration the dialogue and music  from TSL!!!
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: King Alexander on Wed 25/08/2010 09:01:51
Quote from: The Hero on Wed 25/08/2010 05:11:05
ok  all this is ripped even amy's narration

No it isn't. There's a lot of new stuff in the demo. We have new hall backgrounds and Graham animations. The narrator will be replaced as soon as we have a better one.
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: LuciferSam86 on Wed 25/08/2010 10:22:52
The demo remembered me the old good times :) very good work!
For now i don't have any criticisms... I will wait the next demo...

and for now very good work guys  :=
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: King Alexander on Wed 25/08/2010 10:39:06
Quote from: merlin86 on Wed 25/08/2010 10:22:52
The demo remembered me the old good times :) very good work!
For now i don't have any criticisms... I will wait the next demo...

and for now very good work guys  :=

Thanks for the kind words Merlin.  :)
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: kindofdoon on Thu 26/08/2010 20:16:20
How are you planning on creating backgrounds that are not contained in KQVI, such as the courtyard?
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: King Alexander on Thu 26/08/2010 22:04:45
Quote from: kindofdoon on Thu 26/08/2010 20:16:20
How are you planning on creating backgrounds that are not contained in KQVI, such as the courtyard?

Let yourself be surprised. :)
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: maingroup on Mon 30/08/2010 08:10:30
the demo looks great. keep 'em comin'  ;D
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: King Alexander on Tue 31/08/2010 12:27:37
Quote from: maingroup on Mon 30/08/2010 08:10:30
the demo looks great. keep 'em comin'

Wait until you see Demo II. That one will blow your mind, that's for sure.  :o

Here's a little appetizer.

(http://a.imageshack.us/img820/8671/kq9demo2.jpg)
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: agentbauer on Tue 31/08/2010 13:27:44
That looks really great, I was a bit disappoint when played Demo I but I think Demo II will be very interesting.
When do you think, demo II will be ready?
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: King Alexander on Tue 31/08/2010 13:47:51
Quote from: agentbauer on Tue 31/08/2010 13:27:44
That looks really great, I was a bit disappoint when played Demo I but I think Demo II will be very interesting.
When do you think, demo II will be ready?

Demo II is already finished. It will be released at the same day as Episode 2. We want to use the remaining time for making more old style close-ups like the one above. They will be the icing on the cake of Demo II.
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: Dexter on Wed 01/09/2010 00:15:41
Absolutely AMAZING!!!!!! you guys have brought me back  a good number of years , this is GREAT work.  I only wish that Activision would hire you guys on to create these and get paid for it.  I can see that the Team has great passion for this.

Keep up the great work.
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: cakeboy256 on Wed 01/09/2010 20:18:43
I don't get this - you guys obviously know how to do the programming part of things, why steal the story, the writing, and the audio from another team that's been working on their own project for almost a decade?  Can't you come up with your own original work?

OK that sounds a bit harsh after re-reading and I don't mean it to be.  I really am just curious.
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: The Hero on Thu 02/09/2010 19:14:36
why do it when all you have seen is the prologue? also i don't see how people here can  humor  this all this is is plagiarism with downgraded KQ5 graphics  you even  have to wait for thr REAL CREATORS  to make EP 2 before you continue  if going to make a KQ IX fine but have respect for the time and effort being spent on making TSL there are a lot of improvements based on both positive and negative feedback given coming in EP 2 and on if you wanna make a game MAKE SOMETHING ORIGINAL
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: Darth Mandarb on Thu 02/09/2010 21:37:23
Okay ... this is getting out of hand.

I'm not going to lock this thread because it doesn't break the rules.

For those of you (fanboys or just irritated) who are posting the negativity because of allegiance to the original source material just relax a bit and stop posting in here.  You aren't going to dissuade KQ1X-Team to stop their development (if anything you're making them more eager) and you're just clogging up the thread with off-topic negativity.  I'm not taking sides here but nobody posts this kind of "why are you doing this" nonsense when somebody remakes... say ... police quest or space quest.

I do not want to start pruning these posts but I will if it continues like this.  If you, for whatever reason, take offense at this game and feel the need to voice that, send KQIX-Team a PM (http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/yabb/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=10834) to let him know and leave this thread alone.
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: cosmicr on Fri 03/09/2010 07:58:01
well I'm looking forward to it. keep up the good work.
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: splat44 on Fri 03/09/2010 22:27:59
Quote from: Nikolas on Tue 24/08/2010 18:40:57
I'm not impressed!

(I'm trying SO hard to get this thread locked...) ;D Does it show?

Nikolas, seeing you posted such comment and seeing is your first one here, how can you expect this to be locked without possitive comments on your first post here? Though that I am not the moderator, I am sure that Darth will have same concern as I have!

Please leave POS alone! Can you see how they overcame hinderances!
Take a break!

By the way KQIX-Team, I am looking forward in playing with demo!
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: Peder 🚀 on Sun 05/09/2010 07:37:20
Looking forward for demo 2!
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: deadsuperhero on Mon 06/09/2010 23:09:21
Played the demo, was heavily disappointed to see that it's just inside the castle. That being said, I actually really prefer it in this style. I also like how the interface has been modified, a nice touch.

Really looking forward to Demo II and onwards.
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: King Alexander on Sun 12/09/2010 23:36:37
Quote from: The Hero on Thu 02/09/2010 19:14:36
all this is plagiarism with downgraded KQ5 graphics

Here comes another downgraded screenshot from the game. Enjoy yourself!

(http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/607/kq9demo3.jpg)
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: maingroup on Tue 14/09/2010 10:53:23
very niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: Dexter on Wed 15/09/2010 16:34:30
This is just looking better and better all the time. 
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: Dixon on Wed 15/09/2010 18:28:13
Excellent! It is strongly forbidden in my religion to play electronic games with a resolution greater then 640x480. Now I can finally enjoy Kings Quest IX without getting blind!  :)
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: maingroup on Wed 03/11/2010 23:47:51
is this project still alive?
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: Dexter on Tue 09/11/2010 16:24:36
I really hope so.
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: fischkopf on Sat 11/06/2011 23:30:54
Quote from: Dexter on Tue 09/11/2010 16:24:36
I really hope so.

me too.  ???
Title: Re: King's Quest IX
Post by: Darth Mandarb on Sun 12/06/2011 00:41:51
fischkopf - please read the forum rules before posting!