Sydney Finds Employment

calacver · Sun 15/10/2006 13:15:53

Helm made gladiator quest (you can get it www.adventuregamers.com), the graphics are very impressive in oldskool style.

I was more referring to the anatomy, some of the sprites are a little all over the place, but in a cartoony game I doubt anyone will notice. I think the shading is consistent, don't worry about that. And this isn't the critics lounge so ignore all of this

Goodluck!

PS: Infact I think this game looks like it'll reap all the awards this year (as I doubt any of the anticipated games will be finished).

thewalrus · Sun 15/10/2006 16:24:17

I think this game looks and sounds great! Yet another game to add to my long list of can't wait releases...... Now only if some of the games on my list would just get released my list would shrink instead of grow.....

pixelblink · Sun 15/10/2006 23:10:30

sweet jesus! The pressure's on to make some suitable music. Thanks for the name drop, iST. For anyone interested in my back catalogue, you can have a listen over at my SoundClick page
Hopefully, I have some workable themes made up by the end of the week

iSTVAN · Mon 16/10/2006 01:44:40

Fantastic! Thanks for posting PB. No pressure of course, but music with in the week would rock.

Calacver: The Gladiator Quest game wouldn't run for me, has something to do with resolution and me using a laptop...I think. Yeah, the anatomy is intentionally cartoony- I mean, one of the character has no arms or legs! But feel free to crit all you want here, it would be silly for me to post another thread in the crits lounge. I like the chance to improve my game.

EDIT: Calacver, I knew I'd heard your name before. You commented on my Coliseum game graphics, right? Why does it say your Pixel Joint account is disabled?

EDIT2: And what are these awards you mention?

Progress you ask?
Story_____________________100%
Puzzles___________________100%
Background graphics__________100%
Character graphics____________98%
Coding____________________75%
Music and sound______________0% (<...don't trust this percentage!)

splat44 · Mon 16/10/2006 04:34:52

It's seem at great game.

Myself, I do volunteer in places that deal with homeless issue.

It will be great if someone can create a flash version of this game (playable online) assume this game content doesn't use any forces in getting rid of homeless!

iSTVAN · Mon 16/10/2006 14:15:31

Thanks spalt44, and others who've posted about the issue of homelessness (thankfully all have been positive so far). I try to deal with the issue of homelessness in a satirical way. I do the same in my cartoons, which I thought would be worth posting here.

(Thats the two coloured versions, Ive got a handful of uncoloured ones complete on my blog: ivandstuff.blogspot.com).

The idea is not to make fun of homeless people, on the contrary. It's a satire of lifestyle programs that tell people how to live. I've just flipped the idea on it's head, making it centre around someone with real life experience and I tried to have some fun with the visuals. I don't think homelessness should be ignored, or patronised in anyway. They can be total asshole characters if they want, but they can also be loveable. Sydney's a bit of both.

EdLoen · Mon 16/10/2006 15:00:35

I really like the art style. It sorta reminds me of the old black and white cartoons. Which is a good thing.

I also like the psudo social commentary in the fact that all the Business people have Big heads.

(then again I may be just looking too deep into things

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thewalrus · Fri 20/10/2006 19:42:01

Really cool comic strips! I love the art style.... Best of luck with the game......

deadsuperhero · Fri 20/10/2006 22:22:21

Oh my God...that last comic strip took me by total surprise.
I MUST play this game!

iSTVAN · Sat 21/10/2006 03:40:14

Hey, thanks a million guys! Don't know why that second comic link isn't working.

My game got a mention on Independent Gaming News: http://indygamer.blogspot.com/2006/10/news_18.html

I've also made a lot of progress. Two out of three key items are completely coded (meaning you can work through the game and get them) and I only have one room of 11 left to code.

Then I just need to add in a few more necessary details and reactions to throw the player off, then send it off to get play tested (and check a lot of the spelling) then she should be done. The game that is.

Story_____________________100%
Puzzles___________________100%
Background graphics__________100%
Character graphics____________98%
Coding____________________85%
Music and sound______________0% (<...still don't trust this percentage!)

deadsuperhero · Sat 21/10/2006 03:52:07

Well, if you get around to hiring voice actors, I would love to play as Sydney.

iSTVAN · Sat 21/10/2006 05:10:20

Well I'd really like to hear your interpretation of the character

Feel free to PM me with a recording (I recommend borrowing dialogue from the strips).

And I'd love to do a version with voice acting. I myself have provided the voice for Sydney, as well as my other characters.

Here's a sample, there's a few different versions floating around my blog:
http://www.pixeljoint.com/istvan/1_4.mp3

If the game does prove popular then I just might do a deluxe version with voice acting and other additions. In which case, I'll certainly need some help with voices.

buloght · Sat 21/10/2006 22:38:06

Goodluck with finishing ivan. It looks awesome!

CosmoQueen · Sat 21/10/2006 22:52:02

Wow this is your first game?? Looks fantastic!!! I can't wait to play it!!!

Baron · Mon 23/10/2006 21:58:54

Yes, looking very good indeed! The "period" feel is intriguing... it's almost like Sweethaven from the Popeye universe (I notice that Sydney seems to talk a bit like Popeye too - a casual resemblance, I'm sure). Keep up the good work!

Steel Drummer · Tue 24/10/2006 01:08:58

Do you need musicians?

iSTVAN · Tue 24/10/2006 02:11:56

Buloght, CosmoQueen, BaRoN, cheers! I'm a firm believer in solid drawing foundations. I've followed John K's recent advice on his blog (if you don't know who John Kricfalusi is, and you like drawing then shame on you!).

Steel Drummer: Pixel Blink is providing an original soundtrack for the game. Thanks for the interest.

IN OTHER NEWS!
I've very nearly completed the game ready for beta testing. All that needs doing now is for me to complete the intro cutscene.

IN EVEN OTHER NEWS!
My blog has been recieving an unsually large amount of mixed feedback of late. If anyone wants to show their support for the project (or related comics) feel free to post here: http://ivandstuff.blogspot.com/

Cheers

CosmoQueen · Tue 24/10/2006 05:23:45

Whooo hoo!! I can't wait!

If ya need someone to do the beta testing I could help if ya want

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iSTVAN · Sun 29/10/2006 12:11:31

Thanks cosmoqueen, but I've already got a handful of testers lined up. Cheers for the offer though.

Okay, I'm posting because playtesting is officially about to start! Pixel Blink, Buloght, Bernie and Ensellitis will be playing the game and giving me feedback. Hopefully the rest of you will see the improved version very soon.

Thank you for all the support so far community.

CosmoQueen · Sun 29/10/2006 21:34:27

That's quite alright! Just keep me in mind for the next game! LOL