Wretcher (Updates on the website)

Alan v.Drake · Sat 13/11/2010 22:36:31

Just so you guys know I'm not dead yet, this is what I'm working on:

You are looking at Keith hiding in the shadows while the (placeholder) monster tries to locate him. I'm halfway done with it.

- Alan

GreenBoy · Sun 14/11/2010 03:09:44

Very impressive, this game is getting better and better. Is it a placeholder because you don't want us to see the "Monster"? Because I'm quite happy to leave it as a surprise.

Alan v.Drake · Sun 14/11/2010 12:50:35

It's a placeholder because I have yet to draw and animate the monsters.

- Alan

cianty · Sun 14/11/2010 14:49:52

I love all the screenshots so far. Very atmospheric stuff! Can't wait to lay hands on this game!

Alan v.Drake · Thu 09/12/2010 21:57:01

Well, it seems that being unemployed speeds up development times dramatically. I might really be able to finish scripting the engine before new year's eve. If I do I'll probably release a tech demo to show off the new features, the real deal will take some more time I'm afraid.

In-game book test with random text and pic

The achievements screen, now operative

Updated the first post. Let's see if I can keep up with the pace.

- Alan

zlandael · Sat 11/12/2010 04:34:49

I can't wait for another demo, keep up the good work!

Mati256 · Sun 12/12/2010 00:50:27

Quote from: cianty on Sun 14/11/2010 14:49:52
I love all the screenshots so far. Very atmospheric stuff! Can't wait to lay hands on this game!

I fully agree!

Digital Mosaic Games · Tue 04/01/2011 23:10:50

I'm really not waitin for many ags-games but this one is one of these. Actually the only one. :

Really amazing work buddy! I loved your demo. It's so atmospheric and sometimes shocking although it's pixle-graphic(which I love also very very much). Please never give up this great project! Good look man!

MiSaNtHrOpE · Wed 05/01/2011 06:38:00

This game looks absolutely amazing. I am itching with anticipation for its release.

There hasn't been a really good AGS horror game since McCarthy Chronicles.

poltergeist · Thu 06/01/2011 07:53:16

This looks astonishing! I'm really looking forward to this game

Dualnames · Thu 06/01/2011 14:24:28

Quote from: MiSaNtHrOpE on Wed 05/01/2011 06:38:00
This game looks absolutely amazing. I am itching with anticipation for its release.

There hasn't been a really good AGS horror game since McCarthy Chronicles.

When I first read this I thought you were talking about McCarthy 2. Did we play the same game?

Igor Hardy · Thu 06/01/2011 14:42:44

Quote from: MiSaNtHrOpE on Wed 05/01/2011 06:38:00
This game looks absolutely amazing. I am itching with anticipation for its release.

There hasn't been a really good AGS horror game since McCarthy Chronicles.

Nah, horror games never die! There were titles like The Marionette and Escape From The Chaotic City released after McCarthy.

LRH · Thu 06/01/2011 15:55:31

*Plays first movement of Moonlight Sonata in a corner with a single tear rolling down his face.*

Igor Hardy · Thu 06/01/2011 16:31:14

...as well as two Living Nightmare games!

Sorry Domithan. Amnesia got me + I just wanted to offer some examples, not a complete list.

LRH · Thu 06/01/2011 16:42:04

Quite alright! Just playing.

Darth Mandarb · Thu 06/01/2011 17:38:30

Alright guys, back on target please (though I do enjoy Moonlight Sonata)!

theo · Thu 06/01/2011 23:27:39

Fun idea implementing an achievements system. Will they unlock anything or are they simply for brags?

I liked the "behind the scenes" type things that could be unlocked in the blackwell games, but I felt the whole thing was rather clumsily implemented. I didn't write passwords down etc. etc...

Very much looking forward to seeing more from this game. Lovely style.

Dualnames · Fri 07/01/2011 02:53:41

I can't say I'm a fan of achievements system, in much fact few games that have one, really have a USE for it, mostly it's just for the sake of achievements. Like congrats you talked to this person twice. It's kind of pointless in general, but I'm still open-minded to any approach/take on the subject.

Anian · Fri 07/01/2011 09:16:57

Quote from: Dualnames on Fri 07/01/2011 02:53:41
I can't say I'm a fan of achievements system, in much fact few games that have one, really have a USE for it, mostly it's just for the sake of achievements. Like congrats you talked to this person twice. It's kind of pointless in general, but I'm still open-minded to any approach/take on the subject.

But if for example opened new dialogue option would be nice. Say you try every combination of potions or similar and then you get an option when you talk to people to ask them about magic, or if you take every item you can take in a game, in the next play through you can do a magic trick and pull a quarter out npc ears...

Anyway, I'm looking forward to this game, seem interesting and of good quality.

Alan v.Drake · Sat 08/01/2011 00:13:38

Ok, here I am. About the achievements, yes, some are for bragging , others instead will unlock certain stuff, for example reading all the ingame books and notes will unlock the library, another will unlock concepts, a secret ending, etc. I have plans for them.

I admit I've been slacking off last week on the Wretcher side, but the development is still safe and sound.

Calin sent me a bunch of sounds I needed, which has been the biggest contribution so far, heh.

I'm still waiting for other stuff from other people, but if it keeps going at this rate I'll end up doing them myself... :\

Anyway, I baked another dull poor tech-demo, let's pretend it's a Relaxing Ambient Sound generator, shall we ? Please don't complain about inconsistences in the samples volume, I'm already aware of that, but I'm not gonna sweat on it until the code is 100% working.
This version has a debug user interface you can click on, don't ask me for the console commands, you don't need them.

Here's the link: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=V67SRXSO

A little more work and Wretcher will move to the next phase!

- Alan

p.s: keep in mind the demo is based on three test rooms, so don't come barking at me because I used a CT's background for one of them!