Hello again, AGSers!
I think this thread may be not used now. SQ3VGA now has an official site with forums, new screenshots and FAQ!
Feel free to check it out! http://sq3vga.by.ru !
Well, I think you should keep the original plot, because sq3 is one of the funniest adventure games I've ever played. And for the screenshots, I dont think they look bad, but you should add more detail to them, to look more like sierra ones. Have a go @sq3
Well, I have no plans for changing the plot. I'm going only to add some more funny jokes and easter eggs t the game. And, yes, I see your point about the detail. That is just because I don't remake graphics like Tierra did with KQ1. I never draw over EGA pictures, i make them myself. But you're right. I think I'll add some garbage to the first scene. (Goes to the nearest garbage can and takes more trash ;D)
It is a LOT easier when you draw over ega graphics. Use textures from other sqs. Ask Lucasfan for details. And roger's lips look errrr.... awkward.
EDIT: This is what I did just in five minutes.
(http://www.2dadventure.com/ags/universe.gif)
Okay men, a new screenshot has been posted on my screenshots page.
P. S. Hmm, thanks for the advice, Vel. And I see what you was talking about when you mentioned the lips. I'll change them. And about the detail... say, Vel, is there a point in doing detail in stars? If you'd only remade something more loaded with objects, and I could compare it with my drawings...
Khaveen, it's the detail making the great games.
The new screetshot looks good, you've added more detail than the others. And any additional info about the game? Music, res, release date(considersing sq3 isnt very long, it'd take less than a year to complete imo)?
any chance of some comparision pics?
Vel: Since I'm going to go in a vacation in the august, I don't think that the full game will be released before october or even november. But I'm working very hard now and I'll try to make a demo in the July already! ;D
The music will be the same as in the original, maybe enchanced MP3 pack will be avalible
deltamatrix: Well, what do you know! Somebody likes my screenshots, somebody does not. Okay, I'm sorry. I really told in the first post that the graphics are going to be :quote: cartoonish way, Sq5-style :quote:. Now I apologize. The graphics are going to be cartoonish way, Khaveen-style. ;)
I'm going to make some new screenshots today.
P. S. And about the King's Quet III... It is because (well I think so) if the man wants to do a game, he must do everything himself. One day I was doing a game project (let's don't name it) and I have found an artist, who promised me to make several scenes of the game and send them to me. I waited his mail one and a half year. I wrote him a e-mail. He didn't answered. And I'm afraid that MHawk is in the same situation now. :( That's why, by the way, AGDs from Tierra do all themselves, because they can contact each other not only by mail.
....WOW! Cool! 50 people have visited my screenshots page yesterday, and 23 people today already!
And the another shot is hanging around my page! I spended much time to do this drawing. Hope you'll like it!
Your site is very slow... but your game looks good! Good work with graphics. I haven't played Space Quest III... so I don't know much about it, but I'm waiting your game!
And, please visit rhis poll:
http://pub57.ezboard.com/froyalquestforumsfrm14.showMessage?topicID=188.topic
I need your answers on this question in order to continue the remake.
Thank you a lot for support!
I decided to redraw ALL the graphics I have done so far recently.
Some of my screenshots have been updated, please visit my page.
Soon more screenshots will be updated in the same style.
P. S. Vel, as you can see the new screenshots are MUCH more detailed than the old ones ;)!
--EDIT--Bad topics removed. Damn I hate doing that...
Note to everyone that's been a total ass recently:
I'm getting sick of this shit.
People, if you don't like how something is being done, tough goddamn shit. THIS IS NOT YOUR GAME. If you don't have anything good to say about the project, shut your mouth. Don't post. It's simple. We're not in kindergarden here. Like I've said before, this is a respectable community, cut the shit would ya?
I'm going to keep a couple of Vel's posts since they were constructive critism, but Vel remember, this isn't the critics lounge. Only post a critique if the creator of the game asks for it. Let him do what he's gonna do, it's his game, not yours.
-Thread Unlocked-
--Snake
I'm not much of a fan of remakes Tierra's included but they do attract a lot of people back to adventure games who might not realise there is this community of adventure game developers still around so good luck, and don't worry about Vel ;) he's making an Indy game without being the most fantastic artist in the world..
lol...now stop that.
Keep on topic, don't start on other people's projects now.
Please don't make me have to delete any more posts...it sucks... ;)
--Snake
not more drama?! ::)
the game sounds cool and i like the graphics a lot, i haven't played any space quests so with a open mind i think this game will go far, keep up the good work Khaveen ;D
Paranoia
ps i wouldn't worry about it snake, ppl should know the rules by now
Wow, just watched the screenshots, and they look awesome. Never played spacequest though, but only if I see that you can get over 700 points?!!!! I can tell you now, im never gonna finish that... just give me the game with first 100 points, and I won't notice the differents! :P
Cool! I can't get the EGA version to work on my computer (Roger walks all screwy so I can't really get anywhere, anyone else have this problem?), so this will be fun.
Screenshots are looking pretty good. Maybe needing some touch up still (close up of Roger looks a little odd to me), but nice start :)
--EDIT--
You know, I was thinking...coloring over the EGA/AGI backgrounds with remakes is probably really efficient (not that I've ever tried it), but not doing that would be cool too! You know, like the remake of QfG1 had stuff in different places a little (I think!) -- that's kinda fun, you know? Like you're getting some new experience with visuals, aside from the touch up...or something like that :P
I made some Roger walk anims for you that are anime like if that's the style you want. From an RPG I was going to make but didn't finish.
right click and save as .bmp
(http://www.tentimesnothing.com/roger2.gif)
in sprite manager, each square is 24 x 32 (import with tiled sprite support checked)
(http://www.tentimesnothing.com/roger2big.gif)
(bigger version)
each square is 48 x 64
actually anyone can use them.
Nice sprites, evilspacefart. But, sorry, this is not Roger. Besides, I'm redrawing all the graphics I have done so far. No more anime! ;D. My screenshot page is updated, please visit it.
P. S. And now, the secret of all the 738 points:
http://www.spacequest.net/sq3/sq3funfacts.shtml
Read carefully!
I like the pic labelled 'the very start'. Thats more like it.
When are you going to give roger some eyes? LOL
As I said already, I'm redrawing all the screenshots, including Roger's face. So soon you'll see him with eyes, I think.
I posted this just to move the thread on top, because I released the demo(see the first post!).
Oh.
WOW.
This rolling demo is fantastic!
One minor thing though, Roger doesn't seem quite consistent throughout the demo. E.g. when he's fighting with the creature that falls down and is left sitting, he doesn't look as "polished" as when he's walking.
This is prolly due it being in development, but I just thought I'd mention it.
Great work!!
:o OMFG!!!!
I think the game is definately in the right hands. Bloody awesome work mate.
Woah! That was great, really good job!
Hey, thanks for support!
And Hobbes, try to turn anti-aliasing scaling off. I think this will solve the problem of Roger's look.
Thanks again!
Yup, the demo looks good.
I am defineately looking foreward to this as SQIII is probably my favourite adventure game.
I've never played any Space Quest games (although I was tempted once when SQ III was the only adventure game in the shop) but your art remakes look very nice :) I think I might download your non-playable demo very soon.
:)
m0ds
I'll be keeping my eye on this.
The original bg's with the newer Roger is just... well... interesting.
Can't wait to see what other personal touches you can bring to the game.
m0ds, don't forget that screenshots are very outdated. In order to see latest art you've got to watch the demo! (So you can watch the demo and say that my art sucks ;))
Holy Maccarel!!!!
Wonderful! MAKE THAT GAME!!!
BTW I can make more space screenies if you'd like - it doesnt take much time.
Gee, thanks for the offer!
Since you're really good in making detailed stars, I may ask you to do them for me sometime in the future!
I checked you website and allthough it is pretty slow I was kinda curious to see all the screenshots after all what I read in this thread.
I mus say you've got some nice shit there! Hope to see this one done, since those screens (especially the later ones) look great.
Keep up the good work!
Holy crap! great shots and demo!
Please continue with this game.
We have someone who has Tierra potential here.
JD
Maybe you can remake goldrush after sq3?
I can't read Russian, and the link to the ZIp file doesn't download anything, it just shows a page with a bunch of Russian on it. Care to explain? :P
I like it I like it!!! :)
My only criticism is that the majority of art in the trailer doesn't seem to match the style of art on the website. Thats not a problem but it could confuse some people.
I enjoyed the trailer and i look forward to the final piece.
My only worry is that all bits of art there look to be drawn over the original graphics. Your not going to do that for all the BGs and sprites are you? A few different perspectives and new animations would be interestin. Possibly extended cut scenes if possible.
Maybe add more background movement and activity to the monolth burger. Pick on bits that sierra forgot or couldn't do. That sort of thing
This post is gonna get deleted ain't it!
QuoteMaybe you can remake goldrush after sq3?
Yes, I thought about that. I don't know, though. I have many ideas for my own game, but who knows, maybe I'll remake Gold Rush! too.
QuoteI can't read Russian, and the link to the ZIp file doesn't download anything, it just shows a page with a bunch of Russian on it. Care to explain?
It says:
"Dear user! You are trying to download blah blah blah..."
There's a big orange link in the middle of the page. Just click on it!
QuoteMy only criticism is that the majority of art in the trailer doesn't seem to match the style of art on the website. Thats not a problem but it could confuse some people.
I already told that screenshots are very outdated, and I'm not going to use most of these in the game.
QuoteThis post is gonna get deleted ain't it!
For what?
For critics. He( and I, as a matter of fact) got several posts deleted in the kq3vga thread for critics.
*SIGH* There's absolutely nothing wrong with constructive criticism, it's only when you and Vel were saying the KQIII project was awful without any real justification that we got pissed. I'm not gonna delete any criticism as long as it has a reason...
Sorry for goin off-topic, but my second critic post *WAS* constructive. Oh, and btw, whats up with this guy?
I would like to add (if I may) that although the trailer was purely excellent. After thinking about it, it does give an impression that all we will get in this remake is better graphics and thats it.
Although I did mention that graphics are important to update in most remakes of this kind (and they are up to standard).
You will probably need more. Some people could be disappointed if thats all that new. Just graphics. Some people probably won't even bother downloading it for that reason. Do you plan any extra puzzles at all?
Please try and do a little of what tierra did to KQ2 when you've done all the graphics and basic bits. That would be sweet and I'd be licking your boots if you do.
OK I'll shut up now.
I strongly disagree. SQ3 has a really good plot and puzzles, but you can consider adding digital music pack.
I agree, SQIII was probably the best SQ game, the plot and puzzles should be left intact. It should be a VGA remake, not an enhancement.
I tottaly agree, remake all the way. And this rocks, I just love the art, you have real talent! A music speech pack would be very nice, but you would have to get a Roger impersonator ::)
Don't forget that KQ2 was very similiar to the original KQ1. It just had another plot and graphics, but the very main idea was the same: Graham must get the three items to win the game. And it was very easy to pass the game for players who passed KQ1. That's why Tierra enhanced the plot: they just didn't want to repeat Sierra's mistake. And SQIII isn't that bad. It has an original and funny plot! Well, of course I'll try to make it even more funny - because I added 'smell' and 'taste' icons! Imagine yourself clicking everywhere in Monolith Burger by these cursors! (Yuck! ;))
Now about music/speech pack. A digital music pack is possible if Tom Lewandowski will agree to do it for me, (along with MIDI music from the original game) though I'm afraid he's busy with Quest for Glory II VGA now.
A speech pack is not that simple thing. I don't think I can make it. I just can't imagine who will do it for me.
Well, many others than Tom can do digital music too :P
How about a progress report?
This post is just to bring the thread on top, because there are some news(see the first post!)
OMGOMGOMGOMG!
This has gotten me really excited! When is it to be released?
BTW I sent you the space screenies
And this is atop of my list of most awaited games for now!
Thank you for feedback!!!
QuoteWhen is it to be released?
"When it's done." I just can't give you a release date at the moment.
P. S. Besides, Vel, why didn't you say you wrote about SQ3VGA in your september ezine??? I mean, I'm an author and all... ;) Well, thank you very much !!!
I did not? Oh well..
Anyway, what is the progress so far?
I thought a few days ago that this project is dead(yes, I am ashamed of it)
No, the project isn't dead. I just was busy making the site ;)!
Because of the site, the game is going slower than I intended. Now I have to not only work on the game, but also updating the site and moderate the forums! :o Fortunately, I have found a good AGS programmer, he'll do a navigation system and the robot fight.
P.S. You know, I haven't found any message with space screenies in my mailbox. Are you sure you're mailing to me?
Nope!
kiman_gustir@mail.ru
Are you mailing there?
Will there be some way to skip over the robot fight, or put it on auto pilot or something? I really enjoyed the original, but I was never ever able to beat that part.
I HATE arcade sequences. :P
By the by- awesome graphics, man! Can't wait for it to come out!
Quote from: Dragonrose on Tue 28/10/2003 21:52:35
Will there be some way to skip over the robot fight, or put it on auto pilot or something? I really enjoyed the original, but I was never ever able to beat that part.
Me too. To this day I have not finished SQIII because I couldn't get past the damn fight. By the way, anyone with a save game right after it, feel free to help me out here!
The key to winning the robot fight is to set the game speed to slowest.
Cool i love this game. The remake is coming along well. Yay, i'm the first registered on the forums...
Welcome to my forums, Aushor!
I think this discussion should be moved into my forums. Could you please post into my forums rather in here please?
I loved SQ3. Will the VGA game have a text parser?
By the way, why does everyone use 320x200 resolution? Is it to be nostalgic? Because it looks really nostalgic...in a bad, pixelated kinda way. Sorry, I'm new here, or as action gamers say, a n00b.
No, it won't. My remake will feature a classic Sierra Point'n'click interface. I use 320x200 resolution because it of size of the game. The finished game will be 20MB already. Imagine what size it will be if I use, for example, 640x480 resolution.
So Khaveen, i see you are making a Space Quest 3 VGA game. http://sq3vga.by.ru
I see this guy is also making one, www.angelfire.com/droid/sq3recreation/sq3_recreation_main.htm
How far are you with making your game, i hope the other guy stops, because i like your version more.
Quotei hope the other guy stops, because i like your version more.
Hi, Vel-2. ;)
Does anybody know if this guy is still making SQ2VGA
http://galileo.spaceports.com/~soepkip/
Is there anyone else making a SQ2VGA game.
So, what's the word on the three Space Quest games.
Are they still being made, jus't curious.
www.angelfire.com/droid/sq3recreation/sq3_recreation_news.htm
http://galileo.spaceports.com/~soepkip
http://sq3vga.by.ru/news.htm
SQ3Recreation is being on hold, as said on Handre's site, no one knows why Kippesoep doesn't update his page. One thing for sure: I'M making my game.
:) Good, then i'm gonna put your site in my favourite list.
Thanks :D