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Title: The Tablet of Altheria (Latest news: 6/18/04)
Post by: BerserkerTails on Fri 17/10/2003 05:18:49
(http://www.infamous-adventures.com/images/jrbanner.jpg)

Who said High School was easy?

Jon Rutherford isn't a cool kid. He doesn't play sports, isn't in band, or any particular after school activities. He has two friends; Claire, his girlfriend and Peter, who he's known since grade two. Life is normal for Jon, until one day he and his friends stay behind after school for help. After a very nasty blow on his head, Jon finds himself trapped in the abandoned and dark school.

    *  Explore Craig Park High School, finding ways past locked doors and searching for your friends.
    * As you explore, uncover secrets about the school's past, and about the hooded figures perusing the hallways.

That's the main plot synopsis of my game. This is my first game made using AGS. It runs in 320 by 240, and features completely original graphics, and original music . The game will be full length, with a light hearted turned dark atmosphere and interesting plot.

Latest Dev. Journal June 18th - 2004
Well, I've been hard at work on this game again. Working valiently, just trying to get further and further into the game. I've now completely finished the GUI, complete with custom Save/Load GUIs, custom Inventory GUI, and a custom QUIT GUI. Whoo.


Artist needed? Well, back when I was working on this game before, Evil had signed up to do some Dialog Portraits. He made the one in the screenshot below. I don't know whether he's still interested in doing the rest, but if not, I'm on the look out for a dialog portrait artist! Must be able to capture relatively the same still of the dialog picture below, doesn't need to be coloured. If interested, PM me and I'll send you some sprites to try out!

Beta Testers! The rest of the IA team has been testing and trying the current Beta, but Snake, if you're still interested, you can still be a beta tester too!

That's all the news updates!
But for now... Gaze upon screenshots... Go on... Gaze...

(http://www.infamous-adventures.com/images/jrs2.gif)
Jon talks about his best friend Peter.

(http://www.infamous-adventures.com/images/jrs1.gif)
The intro to the game features an authentic, old english witch burning.

(http://www.infamous-adventures.com/images/jrs3.gif)
Shadowy figures talking about the main character...

(http://www.2dadventure.com/ags/jrs4.gif)
The office, complete with the eccentric secretary, Ms. Bouchard.
Title: Re:Adv. of John Rutherford... Back! (Screenies inside!)
Post by: jaz on Fri 17/10/2003 09:44:47
The screenies look quite good and cartoony but I think that just a little bit of shading would make them even better. I guess you should try it 'cause I see a great potential in them. I'm looking forward to a game.
Title: Re:Adv. of John Rutherford... Back! (Screenies inside!)
Post by: BerserkerTails on Sun 19/10/2003 18:33:04
(EDIT)

I've added more shading to the three bottom backgrounds, hence why the screenshots are out of date.
Title: Re:The Tablet of Altheria SCREENSHOTS
Post by: BerserkerTails on Sat 15/11/2003 23:46:35
(Sorry for the double post!)

Re-edited the first post with a new screenshot and more information.
Title: Re:The Tablet of Altheria SCREENSHOTS
Post by: evilspacefart on Sun 16/11/2003 02:05:36
nice.
good luck. 8)
Title: Re:The Tablet of Altheria SCREENSHOTS
Post by: Snake on Sun 16/11/2003 04:10:30
This game sounds awesome! I also love the graphics...

I love the whole idea of Jon waking up in a deserted school...sounds a little eerie ;) When you get some music done, will you let us preview one or two?


--Snake
Title: Re:The Tablet of Altheria SCREENSHOTS
Post by: Darth Mandarb on Sun 16/11/2003 05:48:11
Gimme a "P"

Gimme an "O"

Gimme ... ah hell with it.  I'll just say it.

Potential!!

This looks neato!  Good luck and keep us posted!!

]).]v[.
Title: Re:The Tablet of Altheria SCREENSHOTS
Post by: Vel on Sun 16/11/2003 09:58:35
This looks great!
Looking forward to playng it!
Title: Re:The Tablet of Altheria SCREENSHOTS
Post by: BerserkerTails on Tue 18/11/2003 01:06:44
Due to me getting off my fat-ass and learning how to script, the game is running even better than ever, with Skippable Cutscenes (Well, the one cutscene done is skippable), yay!

Also, I've begun work on music... Within the next few days, I'll have a track up for consumption and critique.

Thanks for the kind words everyone, it's fueled my motivation big time!
Title: Re:The Tablet of Altheria SCREENSHOTS
Post by: sergiocornaga on Tue 18/11/2003 02:21:52
Wow, this looks cool.
Title: Re:The Tablet of Altheria SCREENSHOTS
Post by: BerserkerTails on Tue 18/11/2003 04:21:38
Okay... I lied. Here's the first track from the game, which plays during the witch burning scene (So for greatest effect, look at the witch burning screenshot while you listen).

Oh and Snake, this one's for you, heh.

http://www.ssonicnet.com/lobt/burning.mid
Title: Re:The Tablet of Altheria SCREENSHOTS (Music added)
Post by: Snake on Tue 18/11/2003 11:05:27
Good stuff! Thanks 8) Just by looking at the BG and listening it seems like it'll fit pretty good...


Keep up the good work!


--Snake
Title: Re:The Tablet of Altheria SCREENSHOTS (Music added)
Post by: jason on Wed 19/11/2003 18:54:08
Cool, this game is shaping up real nicely! I can't wait to try it out.
Title: Re:The Tablet of Altheria SCREENSHOTS (Demo = Dec. 24th)
Post by: BerserkerTails on Wed 03/12/2003 00:20:55
Obligatory BUMP after editing the main post.
Title: Re:The Tablet of Altheria SCREENSHOTS (Demo = Dec. 24th)
Post by: on Wed 03/12/2003 17:14:32
i can beta test... i helped betatest part one of the upcoming LSL3... i'm very good at finding spelling/grammar mistakes especially
Title: Re:The Tablet of Altheria (Searching for artist for title screen!)
Post by: BerserkerTails on Sun 07/12/2003 21:19:31
Adanzis: I PMed you.

*BUMP* due to update of first post.
Title: Re:The Tablet of Altheria (Searching for artist for title screen!)
Post by: EKM on Mon 08/12/2003 00:53:32
Man, I wanna play Craig Park high school!!!!

I wanna play any game that has you exploring a school or a neighborhood!!!

Title: Re:The Tablet of Altheria (Searching for artist for title screen!)
Post by: sergiocornaga on Sun 14/12/2003 05:16:36
found a title screen artist yet?

I might apply, if not. What would I have to do?
Title: Re:The Tablet of Altheria (Searching for artist for title screen!)
Post by: BerserkerTails on Sun 14/12/2003 16:28:21
I've found an artist, yes. But as of right now, he's only doing dialog pictures. So if you want, you can still try to draw a title screen. For now, just try drawing the main character (Jon Rutherford) pictured in the top post.
Title: Re:The Tablet of Altheria (New Screenshot! 12/20/03)
Post by: BerserkerTails on Sat 20/12/2003 18:39:41
Edit the top post. The demo's ben postponed, don't know whether I'll actually release a demo, or just wait for the entire thing ot be finished. Even if I choose the second option, Betatesters will still get their demo to betatest, since I don't want to leave them out of the loop ;)
Title: Re:The Tablet of Altheria (New Screenshot! 12/20/03)
Post by: Vel on Sat 20/12/2003 18:50:09
Cant wait to play it. Although the demo is not released yet, when can we expect the full release?
Title: Re:The Tablet of Altheria (New Screenshot! 12/20/03)
Post by: EKM on Sat 20/12/2003 18:51:44
Man, this game's plot is insane...I love it haha.
I can't wait to play this, the graphics look good, friendly and the thought of being inside of a deserted school is crazy...I wanna play more games like these where its location is inside a school or a neighborhood.

Good stuff, can't wait..
Title: Re:The Tablet of Altheria (New Screenshot! 12/20/03)
Post by: BerserkerTails on Sat 20/12/2003 18:58:09
Vel: Well... I'm not even done all the things I wanted in the demo, which is about 1/5 of the game... So We're looking at, if all goes well... A summer 2004 release?

Everglaze: The graphics only look friendly during the daytime ^_- Once nightfall hits, it'll be very moody and atmospheric...   ;D
Title: Re:The Tablet of Altheria (New Screenshot! 12/20/03)
Post by: piraatlife4me on Sun 21/12/2003 15:08:29
Very interesting idea for a game.  I like the way jon your main character is drawn.  The screenshots are looking good to, it already has caught my attention.  Keep us posted on your progress.  I look forward to hearing about it.

Daniel
Winebarger
Title: Re:The Tablet of Altheria (New Screenshot! 12/20/03)
Post by: Vel on Sun 28/12/2003 16:47:39
/me checks the date.
Title: Re:The Tablet of Altheria (New Screenshot! 12/20/03)
Post by: Inkoddi on Mon 29/12/2003 22:49:19
/me eats a banana

Yes, BTails, it says in your sig that the demo will be released the 24th...   ...and I've seen no trace of a demo
Title: Re:The Tablet of Altheria (New Screenshot! 12/20/03)
Post by: BerserkerTails on Mon 29/12/2003 22:55:03
Errrm... Look, a three-headed monkey!!

Swriously though, the demo's been postponed for a while. I'm waiting for Evil to finish Dialog Pictures *Glares at Evil* and hopefully then I can finish the demo. I posted this in the first post:

QuoteDEMO! Has been postponed, due to the adding of dialog pictures, along with small amounts of work done in the past week.

don't worry, it's still in production. I'm also, however, now part of the Quest for Infamy team, working on sprites and animations, so it might not come as quickly as everyone hopes.
Title: Re:The Tablet of Altheria (New Screenshot! 12/20/03)
Post by: piraatlife4me on Tue 30/12/2003 15:39:06
Bummer!
Thats cool I guess but you go to eventually come back to this project when your done with the other one ok.  I think you started a good thing here.  Let us know when you are back to working on this one ok.
Daniel
Winebarger
Title: Re: The Tablet of Altheria (Latest news: 6/18/04)
Post by: BerserkerTails on Sat 19/06/2004 01:15:49
BUMP! It's back in production! Check the top post for the latest info.
Title: Re: The Tablet of Altheria (Latest news: 6/18/04)
Post by: piraatlife4me on Sat 19/06/2004 01:57:39
Sweet  ;D
I'm glad to see you came back to it.
Been looking forward to playing it.