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AGS Games => AGS Games in Production => Topic started by: foz on Sat 20/03/2004 23:47:45

Title: MIA: TESTERS NEEDED....
Post by: foz on Sat 20/03/2004 23:47:45
Hi Ã, all..

Here a screen shot of a game me and jaz are now colaborating on.....
Jaz has taken on the task of doing the backgrounds and objects...as you can see these look excellent and i`m doing scripting and project management..

(http://www.agsforums.com/hostimg/MIA4.jpg)
(http://www.agsforums.com/hostimg/MIANEW2.jpg)
NEW ADDITION NIGHTVISION ADDED....


You will have 5 commandos which have been sent into enemy terroitory to assaninate various key leaders of the enemy forces....
As of yet i have the 5 soldiers walking ,shooting ,throwing grenades...
you can select which one you can control....i hope to put somekind of AI in so the none selected players will still fight the enemy...early stages..

UPDATEÃ,  27.01.05.....this is the new look to the game.
Sniper level
(http://www.2dadventure.com/ags/mia.jpeg)

Also a shot of the turrets in action..
(http://www.2dadventure.com/ags/mia2.jpeg)

Laters foz
Title: Re:Cannon fodder...type game
Post by: Gregjazz on Sun 21/03/2004 04:24:54
You're really good at making those action games in AGS, aren't you? You're a great artist, too!

That Cannon Fodder thing of yours looks pretty good, too. I know, collision detection is tough. Yesterday I made from scratch the base for a platform game in AGS. I got it working, though -- complete with crouching, walking, running, and jumping. All I use for collision detection is Hotspot 1, which defines barriers.

Right now I'm working on my MAGS game like crazy, though, so I'm not going to be working on anything else in a week. :(
Title: Re:Cannon fodder...type game
Post by: foz on Sun 21/03/2004 10:16:50
Cheers Geoffkhan

Use regions for your detection as hotspots go abit out of sync.....

They did for me any how...

I`m making these games to so just how powerful AGS is and that your imagination is all that holds you back....

You could make almost any type of game as the script lanuage is quite versatile....

Laters fOz..

Ps i`d be interested in seing your game when you have it finished...(Don`t detract from making apprentice 2 though..).
Title: Re:Cannon fodder...type game
Post by: InCreator on Sun 21/03/2004 13:59:43
Oh, AGS?
When I saw the screenshot, phrase "Game Maker" instantly flew through my head. But AGS?
Awesome.
Title: Re:Cannon fodder...type game
Post by: Gregjazz on Wed 31/03/2004 06:31:37
They go "out of sync" because you have to use the GetViewportX and GetViewportY to compensate for the scrolling. :)
Title: Re:Cannon fodder...type game
Post by: Vel on Wed 31/03/2004 13:57:23
How's the flashbax prequel going? I was soooo excited about getting a cameo...........
Title: Re:Cannon fodder...type game
Post by: foz on Wed 31/03/2004 15:29:37
Vel:
On hold.....due to me not being able to commit the time at moment....

....changing nappies the adventure i am playing...

I`ve been tinkering with a couple of non adventures...
Title: Re:Cannon fodder...type game
Post by: Evil on Wed 31/03/2004 20:16:10
Looks good, but platformer? Sure you dont mean RPG?
Title: Re:Cannon fodder...type game
Post by: foz on Wed 31/03/2004 20:51:33
Quote from: Evil on Wed 31/03/2004 20:16:10
Looks good, but platformer? Sure you dont mean RPG?

iF YOU READ THE FIRST FEW LINES PROPERLY IT SHOULD MAKE SENSE....
Title: Re:Cannon fodder...type game
Post by: Evil on Wed 31/03/2004 21:24:57
Pardon my eyes. Anyway, it still looks good.  ::)
Title: Re:Cannon fodder...type game
Post by: Gfunkera on Thu 01/04/2004 00:23:47
So is this game gonna be like a primative RedAlert?? That would be great, I wonder if you could make one as technical as RedAlert C&C??? hhhmmmm....  :o
Title: Re:Cannon fodder...type game
Post by: foz on Thu 01/04/2004 00:51:43
It`ll be like cannon fodder......the strategy parts would take alot of planning in order program it.........might be possible..

I`ll walk before i can run.....
Title: Re:Cannon fodder...type game
Post by: jaz on Thu 01/04/2004 11:59:55
hi foz,

looks VERY promising! I loved CF, it was one of my all time favourites.

if you want, check

http://www.agsforums.com/yabb/index.php?board=4;action=display;threadid=10947

but GFX you made look very good!

As for the other thing, I still keep it on my mind. It's going slowly up in my list of priorities again.

jaz
Title: Re:Cannon fodder...type game
Post by: foz on Sat 03/04/2004 20:30:52
I`d just like to welcome JAZ on board this project.....hes doing the background art and some other bits and bobs....
as you can see this looks excellent.

(http://www.agsforums.com/hostimg/MIA5.jpg)


I`ll keep you all posted on progress of this non adventure.....saying that it might be a shoot`em up with adventure elements.

fOz
Title: Re:MIA...working title
Post by: Gregjazz on Sun 04/04/2004 00:06:01
Oh dang this looks so cool. What you need is some "Return from Castle Wolfenstein" WW2-style orchestral music.
Title: Re:MIA...working title
Post by: Moox on Sun 04/04/2004 02:23:33
Thats brilliant, maybe you could add destructable bgrounds to give it an added kick
Title: Re:MIA...working title
Post by: PeaceMan on Sun 04/04/2004 11:09:03
Great. Cannon Fodder is one of my favorite games.   :)

Like the inclusion of energy bars. It was always a bastard when one of your men got picked off, just when you tried to grab that box of grenades without firing incase you hit it.

Are there going to be any vehicles?
Title: Re:MIA...working title
Post by: Vel on Sun 04/04/2004 13:35:28
HmmmHmmHmmmmm.... Is that my name I can read on the first screenshot?

by the way, it looks really good.
Title: Re:MIA...working title
Post by: jaz on Sun 04/04/2004 14:08:16
Your eyes serve you very Vel:-)
Title: Re:MIA...working title
Post by: foz on Sun 04/04/2004 16:27:41
Peaceman:Yes we hope to include vehicles...

Jeeps..tanks ...helicopters......

Vel: yes your one of the soldiers.....I have i used forum members with short names like yours to be the soldiers...(sorry peaceman your not in there..)..
Everyone only gets one life though...so when your dead your dead...
Title: Re:MIA...working title
Post by: Rik_Vargard on Sun 04/04/2004 19:55:38
Hmm hmm I'm really curious to see what this one will look like  ;)
Looking great so far. Can't wait to pilot the heli huh.
Title: Re:MIA...working title
Post by: on Tue 06/04/2004 00:08:02
Looks great!
Title: Re:MIA...working title
Post by: foz on Tue 06/04/2004 22:26:12
(http://www.agsforums.com/hostimg/MIANEW1.jpg)


Latest Interface....rockets added...and grenades all working....

A first enemy up and running.....literally
Title: Re:MIA...working title
Post by: IntentInsane on Tue 06/04/2004 22:57:31
DROOOL

Must play as soon as possible.
Title: Re:MIA...working title
Post by: Chicky on Tue 06/04/2004 23:06:31
looks great f0z, love the art Jaz

cant wait

-OSC
Title: Re:MIA...working title
Post by: Gregjazz on Wed 07/04/2004 05:25:57
The game just gets cooler and cooler. This'll get my vote at the end of the year!
Title: Re:MIA...working title
Post by: jaz on Wed 07/04/2004 11:30:00
As for GFX, this is still just very early stage and will be improved (hopefully)
Title: Re:MIA...working title
Post by: IntentInsane on Wed 07/04/2004 11:42:53
FAINTS FROM THOUGHT THAT THOSE GRAPHICS COULD GET BETTER.
Title: Re:MIA...working title
Post by: foz on Wed 07/04/2004 12:50:03
Jaz good avatar........

Put some nice SFX in the basic engine now......

The main theme music in OGG...is in and it sounds great......not sure if a midi version will be released.....

Music is about 1.5 mb...is that okay?
I think so.
Title: Re:MIA. TEASER DEMO COMING SOON
Post by: foz on Thu 08/04/2004 14:12:21
Me and jaz are to release a teaser demo......

Very soon...

Stand by your bunks....
Title: Re:MIA. TEASER DEMO COMING SOON
Post by: Chicky on Thu 08/04/2004 14:14:35
TEASER!!!!! DEMO!!!!!! YEH!!!!!!!!

f0z, release the damn thing, ok?

-OSC
Title: Re:MIA. TEASER DEMO COMING SOON
Post by: foz on Thu 08/04/2004 18:39:02
OSC:ref:  "f0z, release the damn thing, ok?"...

Me and jaz are interested in producing a quality game.....takes alittle time for that.....

Sorry......I would rather release it when its all complete with all the features we intend than do a rush release......

Theres going to be lots of stuff in this game :-
eg ...stealth levels....adventure type levels.....and out right shoot em up carnage levels....

Myself and jaz have put lots of work in over the last week and intend to present a great game...

You would`nt want BigBro and geoffkhan to rush apprentice 2 out would you.......

Teaser coming with in a week.......after that who knows...

I think you`ll agree when its released it was worth the wait.....I hope anyhow....
Title: Re:MIA. TEASER DEMO COMING SOON
Post by: Gregjazz on Thu 08/04/2004 21:17:46
This is a fairly recently announced game anyways. It's amazing how much work you've been able to do so far. The screenshots keep getting better and better. My only comment is that I think it'd be cooler for the objects on the map (like the health thing) be smaller. But it really doesn't matter. :)
Title: Re:MIA. TEASER DEMO COMING SOON
Post by: foz on Thu 08/04/2004 21:49:12
Geoffkhan they are work in progress.....we have since put the proper graphics in place...
Title: Re:MIA. TEASER DEMO COMING SOON
Post by: Gregjazz on Thu 08/04/2004 22:58:05
Oh awesome! I didn't realize they were just placer art! Silly me.
Title: Re:MIA. TEASER DEMO COMING SOON
Post by: Chicky on Fri 09/04/2004 09:23:56
hey f0z, i didnt mean to be evil. I was just trying to give you a bit of encouragment to finish the demo.

sorry mate

-OSC
Title: Re:MIA. TEASER DEMO COMING SOON
Post by: foz on Fri 09/04/2004 14:05:23
OSC:-

I was`nt annoyed at you......the post i posted was just to say.....hey the game will be done soon.......if me and jaz keep up the same enthuasiam...then it`ll be sooner rather than later......

The level design is just starting .....which is a good sign.....as most of the control engine is working fine..

Laters.......

WAR !! WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR.
Title: Re:MIA. TEASER DEMO COMING SOON
Post by: remixor on Fri 09/04/2004 14:29:38
Absolutely nothing!

edit: except this game
Title: Re:MIA. TEASER DEMO COMING SOON
Post by: foz on Fri 09/04/2004 22:44:16
Remixor:   looks like your the only one who understood what i meant...


WHEN TWO TRIBES GO TO WAR.....

Title: Re:MIA. TEASER DEMO COMING SOON
Post by: Nacho on Fri 09/04/2004 22:49:53
Just good for the undertakeeeeeer!!!!  ;D
Title: Re:MIA. TEASER DEMO COMING SOON
Post by: foz on Sat 10/04/2004 00:20:18
I stop now....as this is turning in to name that tune......

Waaaaar   is   oooverr   and a........Happy new year...

Thats it can`t fink of no more.

On with the game making.
Title: Re:MIA. TEASER DEMO COMING SOON
Post by: foz on Sat 10/04/2004 01:33:33
I would like to welcome geoffkhan in to our team.....he`s doing some music for the game...

Very good it is too..

Title: Re:MIA. TEASER DEMO COMING SOON
Post by: Moox on Sat 10/04/2004 01:43:18
Do you need a tester???
Title: Re:MIA. TEASER DEMO COMING SOON
Post by: foz on Sat 10/04/2004 01:55:17
LT:Not yet.......I`ll add you to my list.....

Title: Re:MIA. TEASER DEMO COMING SOON
Post by: Snake on Mon 12/04/2004 03:18:12
If this isn't going to be the coolest action game made with AGS, then I don't know what is...well...if this isn't...than DS3.. :P

Man, I've been away for a while and decided to check the forums and this is a huge awesome suprise. I never noticed this thread before...vLaRgH!1!

I'm currently fiddling around with a sort of action game. Have you ever played that paper war game where you fold a piece of paper in half and you and a friend draw your territory on your halfs? How you shoot is pretty cool, without actually measuring, only using your eyes, you draw a round bullet on your half, fold the paper over, trace over it, unfold, and see where it hit. It's pretty fun. I'm trying to make a video game version of it with AGS (since I'm sick of LE at the moment :P). I'm working on the 2 player verion right now since I've run into a sort of...block. I thought a 2 player version would be a piece of cake, but everything you do with player 1, you've got to do it again with player 2...  :-\ There's a lot of copying and pasting ;)
Anyway, would you be able to help me with a quick thing? Just PM me. That would be great, since the 1 player one would be a lot cooler.

Good luck with MIA!


--Snake
Title: Re:MIA. TEASER DEMO COMING SOON
Post by: Pet Terry on Mon 12/04/2004 13:03:59
This one is looks excellent, can't wait to get around playing it! And if you ever need betatesters, I'm here, ready to test it for you.
Title: Re:HEY SOLDIER !!! GET YOU MIA HERE
Post by: foz on Tue 13/04/2004 22:22:14
Mine and jaz`s hard work today brings this...
TEASER TRAILER FOR MIA...
http://www.fozbee.co.uk/MIATRAILER.exe

The shape of things to come..
Title: Re:HEY SOLDIER !!! GET YOU MIA HERE
Post by: Chicky on Tue 13/04/2004 22:28:59
ohh, *downloading* ... *download done*

nice trailor f0z, it benifits from having the anti alised sprites option though.

cant wait

-OSC
Title: Re:HEY SOLDIER !!! GET YOU MIA HERE
Post by: Privateer Puddin' on Tue 13/04/2004 22:40:08
quite nice trailer, was hoping to see more but D:
Title: Re:HEY SOLDIER !!! GET YOU MIA HERE
Post by: Chicky on Tue 13/04/2004 22:41:06
also, i really lied the music in the trailor, seemed very professional

-OSC
Title: Re:HEY SOLDIER !!! GET YOU MIA HERE
Post by: Redwall on Tue 13/04/2004 22:45:57
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Title: Re:HEY SOLDIER !!! GET YOU MIA HERE
Post by: foz on Tue 13/04/2004 22:56:56
Privateer Puddin' ......THERE WILL BE MORE....

Planned is a Rolling demo.....then a playable demo....then the release of hopefully a 14 mission game(maybe more) ....

This is just a tease...for you...the game will full shabang...

Title: Re:HEY SOLDIER !!! GET YOU MIA HERE
Post by: jaz on Tue 13/04/2004 22:57:54
Quote from: Privateer Puddin' on Tue 13/04/2004 22:40:08
quite nice trailer, was hoping to see more but D:

It's not called a "teaser" for nothing... But don't be afraid, there is a lot of work done and hidden up our sleeves.... ;-)
Title: Re:HEY SOLDIER !!! GET YOU MIA HERE
Post by: foz on Tue 13/04/2004 23:03:23
Quote

It's not called a "teaser" for nothing... But don't be afraid, there is a lot of work done and hidden up our sleeves.... ;-)

Keeps falling out of my sleeves theres so much....

Most of the core of the game is running sweet......we`re just gonna have fun now making missions for you troops to carry out..
Title: Re:HEY SOLDIER !!! GET YOU MIA HERE
Post by: Privateer Puddin' on Tue 13/04/2004 23:10:31
hmm, sorry, didn't notice the teaser but rather the trailer which makes me think of, well, something trailer like :p
Title: Re:HEY SOLDIER !!! GET YOU MIA HERE
Post by: jaz on Tue 13/04/2004 23:11:17
Quote from: foz on Tue 13/04/2004 23:03:23
Keeps falling out of my sleeves theres so much....

That or you just only wear T-shirts.
Title: Re:MIA: HEY SOLDIER !!! TEASER DOWNLOAD HERE
Post by: Czar on Wed 14/04/2004 12:11:29
he he.
The trailer is nice, but really short  :(
:P
Title: Re:MIA: HEY SOLDIER !!! TEASER DOWNLOAD HERE
Post by: foz on Wed 14/04/2004 13:07:38
If me and jaz give you to much chocolate you won`t want to eat your dinner...

....and if you don`t eat all your dinner you`re not getting pudding.



Make sense..   Czar  !!





Title: Re:MIA: HEY SOLDIER !!! TEASER DOWNLOAD HERE
Post by: Privateer Puddin' on Wed 14/04/2004 13:11:11
no ones getting me! ._.
Title: Re:MIA: HEY SOLDIER !!! TEASER DOWNLOAD HERE
Post by: on Sat 17/04/2004 03:38:10
ME WANT DEMO OF GAME NOW!!!......

...demo....demo...demo....(eco fades away)
Title: Re:MIA: HEY SOLDIER !!! TEASER DOWNLOAD HERE
Post by: Moox on Sat 17/04/2004 04:05:01
That teaser reminded me of band of brothers somehow... Cant wait for the game!

Title: Re:MIA: HEY SOLDIER !!! TEASER DOWNLOAD HERE
Post by: Gfunkera on Mon 19/04/2004 08:52:23
I think a demo will spoil the suspense waiting for it, wait till its finished to release it! I can't wait to play, also I'll help testing it if you still need somepeople....
Title: Re:MIA: HEY SOLDIER !!! TEASER DOWNLOAD HERE
Post by: Matt Frith on Mon 19/04/2004 14:33:22
Wow this look excellent, cant wait for the release.  ;D

Title: Re:MIA: HEY SOLDIER !!! TEASER DOWNLOAD HERE
Post by: foz on Mon 19/04/2004 19:33:54
Thanks all for your positive response...it drives us on to finishing the game quicker........

Progress so far is :-
graphics....35%.
Coding 50 %.
Music  .....40%
Sfx...45%.
...and storyline .....75%.

We`re going to be a bit silent for a while and consentrate on making this game what you all want it to be.....

Using our energy to make the game rather than ranting how good it will be .........

We`ll post some bits and pieces from time to time....feel free to keep filling the wish list as this helps us add cool stuff....if we can.
http://www.agsforums.com/yabb/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=13103;start=0

cheers foz
Title: Re: MIA:The war starts sooner than you think..
Post by: foz on Mon 03/01/2005 11:50:03
Happy new year everyone....

I`ve been Missing In Action myself from the forums for a while real life adventures took priority....

I have not done hardly any work on MIA since July 2004 i think it was .....

Spent a long day yesterday refreshing myself with the CoDe...and my new years resolution is to finish the game in some form....

It might not include some of the original stuff....sorry.

At the moment it has 4-5 levels almost complete just touching up and if jaz is still available to do some artwork there will be some other levels.....

I Hope to finish this....just time gets the better of me.....(wife nagging....crying baby...the usual stuff...)

Its good to see so many interesting projects....

Once again HAPPY NEW YEAR...
Title: Re: MIA: Back in production....after being Missing myself.
Post by: Phemar on Mon 03/01/2005 14:15:45

YES!!!
Title: Re: MIA: Back in production....after being Missing myself.
Post by: jaz on Thu 06/01/2005 17:33:36
Attention!

Heh, we went silent for pretty a long while...

I hope I will find time for MIA in between making GFX for mobile games and that this game will be released this year. Yay.

Ease!
Title: Re: MIA: Back in production....after being Missing myself.
Post by: auhsor on Fri 07/01/2005 00:26:27
This is good news... I had almost forgotten about MIA, but I am glad that I'ts back in production. :)
Title: Re: MIA: Back in production....after being Missing myself.
Post by: Nethros on Sun 09/01/2005 06:01:46
Wow. This game could be very similiar to Cannon Fodder. Cool work. I'll be sure to test it when it gets released.

And I have a question. Let's say if somebody's playing the game, and completes the mission (With good status and such), Will he get a rank promotion or something like that?

Anyway, Good luck with the game.
Title: Re: MIA: Back in production....after being Missing myself.
Post by: foz on Sun 09/01/2005 10:31:46

Nethros Qoute:And I have a question. Let's say if somebody's playing the game, and completes the mission (With good status and such), Will he get a rank promotion or something like that?

Not planned at the moment....

The games inspiration was cannnon fodder...

foz
Title: Re: MIA: Back in production....after being Missing myself.
Post by: foz on Thu 27/01/2005 00:21:53
After a long break i am happy to show a shot of the new sniper mission...

Been working hard and hopefullly jaz is still able to do the finishing touches.

A release will be happening very soon.

(http://www.2dadventure.com/ags/mia.jpeg)

Also a shot of the turrets in action..
(http://www.2dadventure.com/ags/mia2.jpeg)

foz
Title: Re: MIA: TESTERS NEEDED....
Post by: foz on Thu 03/02/2005 20:24:59
Hi  alll......

I am almost in a postion to start game testing.....

If anyone is interested please PM me ....

I will have something in the next few weeks...

I need good testers...that give feedback...

Thanks.

foz
Title: Re: MIA: TESTERS NEEDED....
Post by: DoorKnobHandle on Thu 03/02/2005 20:29:30
Hey,

I'd like to be a tester for MIA!

I promise to give feedback and I have a lot of time right now.
That would be more than awesome, I was interested in that
game since when I found out about it!

Yours,

Jan.
Title: Re: MIA: TESTERS NEEDED....
Post by: WarGolem on Thu 03/02/2005 20:33:28
PM'ed ya foz :)

By the way, mamarulez, Tool rocks!!!
Title: Re: MIA: TESTERS NEEDED....
Post by: DoorKnobHandle on Thu 03/02/2005 20:42:45
They definately do.

Thats funny, I PMed him and somehow the PM got posted in this thread... hmmm... Posted by me? not that I know...