WHAT?
Make a GAME in an HOUR, with a THEME.
WHEN?
7pm UK time.
WHERE?
In this THREAD and ON IRC (http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/acirc.htm).
WHO?
YOU, not ME. I'm setting the THEME.
WHY?
For FUN and the FUTURE.
WHORE?
Please CAMWHORE or BLOG.
WEB?
TerranRich's SHUTUPLOAD (http://www.shutupload.com/).
WHEE!
Ok, ok, some fine print. The theme will be set by the previous winner (that's me!) and announced here and on IRC at the beginning of the hour. You will have an hour to make the game, plus 15 minutes to debug and upload it. Making a game from scratch is strongly encouraged, but you can use a pre-made template and music from one of the hoursong competitions. I can make a game too but it won't be voted on. I can make trophies though. Please don't use one of those upload sites with 30 second waiting periods and crazy popups. ShutUpLoad works, so just use it, unless you have your own hosting.
If you are busy on saturday and want to have an "early subission", post here!
Once again, I'll try to join. This time I might not even need an early submission. We'll see.
Quote from: Bulbapuck on Thu 14/10/2010 09:56:49
Once again, I'll try to join. This time I might not even need an early submission. We'll see.
Bump!
If anyone of needs an early submission (
i.e. wants to partecipate but is not available on Saturday evening), post here!
I will probably enter.
Early Submission completed and submitted!
'Twas fantabulous fun, as always!
:)
A contestant (Wonkyth) has just pm'd me his early submission.
If you want to early submit too, you find me cruising on #irc.
edit: another 2 submissions! \o/
Two hours to hourgame! Get ready and join IRC!
Woo! Finished. :3
I'm totally gonna enter. LIKE TOTALLY TOTALLLLYYYYYY!!!
Yes! I'm in, TOTALLLLLY in!
The topic of this week is
SPACE
You have 1 and 15 minutes from now! I made a trophy
(http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/984/hgspacetrophy.png)
10 minutes to go!
I give you a link to early submitted games (3: Wonkyth, Virgil and Grundislav).
http://shutupload.com/dl/806246ce0d90/
Ok. Here is my game. It's called "Space".
(http://misendeavour.com/files/spaaaace.png) (http://misendeavour.com/files/spaaaace.zip)
It is about space.
One hour in space. Help Roger to repair his ship.
OneHourInSpace.zip (http://www.fileupyours.com/view/285513/HourGames/OneHourInSpace.zip)
It's my first hour game!
Having trouble uploading.. ShutUpload doesn't work for me today... Hold on..
EDIT: I friggin HATE Mediafire........
VIKING NINJA PIRATES........ FROM SPACE!!!!
http://www.mediafire.com/?411lpdoglwmdsqy (http://www.mediafire.com/?411lpdoglwmdsqy)
OK, bicilotti made me to post this... I drew this picture while making my game:
(http://i.imgur.com/VsHct.png)
...it was supposed to be from that psychological test where the maniac ties down person 1 and person 2 to railroad tracks, starts the train and now it's up to you to decide which one would die. Like, "Imagine person 1 is your mother and person 2 is a cute puppy, which one would you choose?"
...I think they use this to study morale or something like that; I just liked the concept of such thought experiment.
(Text in russian says an abridged version of pretty much the same)
Bob in space
http://shutupload.com/dl/78f6bbba0868/
CAPTAINNNNN NEEEEMMOOOOOOOO
Screeny:
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q53/JustLedZep/cptnnemo.png)
Linky:
www.xenogiagames.com/dngames/cptnemo.rar
Here's mine. Take the screenshot as a word of advice.
I doubt i ever made anything worse than this. So you are warned.
DOWNLOAD THE MIGHTY ONE PACKAGE (http://shutupload.com/dl/58b4fb39bee1/)
and then VOTE
and COMMENT
I vote for Grundislav's, which made me laugh out loud.
I'm voting for FSi. I never managed to play Grundi's game though. But still FSi wins. :D
I'm voting for Dualnames, because the random use of that video was pretty funny.
Damn, how did I manage to miss the busiest hourgame in years?
Downloading now...
Vast variety! Any one makes a valiant victor!
I vote Wyz, because despite the irritating interface that he keeps foisting on us, his game was the most complete, and (dare I say it?) most logical.
Mars Attack! by Virgil: One hell of a nice game! No graphics or explanations whatsoever, but that's the fun of it, discovering it mechanics. I've always been fond of experimenting during HG competitions, so thumbs up!
Mirror of Beards - Wonkyth: I probably lack some cultural backround (and/or education) to get the jokes in this game; bonus points for a blue cup and a main character whose silhouette looks like a tangram puzzle!
Out of Control: most polished of them all + a witty dialogue + a phallic image on the left + animation! -> very nice job!
Spaaaace - FSi: another non interactive one. FSi always manages to capture & dissect the theme like no other. Who needs a night sky and philosophy when we have FSi's game? Not me, for sure. (\o/ for design image!)
One Hour in Space - cat: the only constestant who took advantage of our beloved Roger! This game has logical puzzles and a scrolling background (thing you don't usually find in a HG). Malus points for pixel hunt action, +100 bonus points for x2 godzilla-like Roger.
Viking Cowboy Ninjas... IN SPACE - Bulbapuck: a game with aliens (the only one!) with strange proprities. This one misses a proper ending has a proper ending, which I failed to find in my first playthrough, nontheless for this and other reasons Bulba's game always make me smile the most (talking animation ftw!). The music track was also very enjoyable.
Compiled - Wyz: solid and polished, with some nasty pixel hunts. The result was well worth playing, especially if you like goldfishes.
cptnemo - Dualnames: a kind of an inside joke with racial slurs, violence and other amenities. Video was funny, though!
Virgil gets my vote!
SPAAAACE. Director's cut.
(http://misendeavour.com/files/spaaaace.png) (http://misendeavour.com/files/spaaaace20.zip)
Now with mouse. And you can click stuff. To learn or something.
Quote from: FSi on Sun 17/10/2010 10:01:55
[...]
Now with mouse. And you can click stuff. To learn or something.
FSi worlds builder!
Make sure to click on every star, it's gorgeous!
Got a huge hesitation on this one, but despite of all bad things I said: Wyz for the winner!
(With Dual as the 2nd place, Cat's 3rd - the others were not really games)
Quote from: bicilotti on Sun 17/10/2010 09:52:40
...
Viking Cowboy Ninjas... IN SPACE - Bulbapuck: a game with aliens (the only one!) with strange proprities. This one misses a proper ending, nontheless Bulba's game always make me smile the most (talking animation ftw!). The music track was also very enjoyable.
...
Just fyi, there is an ending :p Thank you though :)
Quote from: LUniqueDan on Sun 17/10/2010 11:00:12
Got a huge hesitation on this one, but despite of all bad things I said: Wyz for the winner!
(With Dual as the 2nd place, Cat's 3rd - the others were not really games)
Hey, mine was a game! :P
Mars Attack! by Virgil: I tried to realize how it works. And failed. That's that.
EDIT: Then Virgil extended it. It won't get my vote, but it was a nice concept though rushed. Well 1 hour unfortunately.
Mirror of Beards - Wonkyth: The blue cup was awesome. Best use of it.
Spaaaace - FSi: Well, it's like discovering a nice album you've never heard. That's the vibe I'm getting from FSi's games lately.
One Hour in Space - cat: all I can say is PIXEL-HUNTING GODZILLA ROGER FOR THE WIN. :D
Viking Cowboy Ninjas... IN SPACE - Bulbapuck: Weirdest game concept, but it really was captivating. All and all well done Bulba.
Compiled - Wyz: It felt so Wyz I cried. Really. I can't seem to get the logic of your puzzles. But it was okay. ;)
cptnemo - Dualnames: This was more of an inside joke between me and nemo. Plus anyone has to admit its art. I mean a cowboy and a ninja in space playing rock, paper, shotgun near a nebula, and the use of a viral video from youtube? It doesn't get better trust me. ;D
I've improved Mars Attacks a bit (and added sounds :o), hopefully this new version is actually enjoyable by anyone other than bicilotti. Note that winning / losing is more tense than the original version.
Clicky clicky. (http://shutupload.com/dl/018a64d0fa1f/)
Quote from: Virgil on Mon 18/10/2010 02:38:02
I've improved Mars Attacks a bit (and added sounds :o), hopefully this new version is actually enjoyable by anyone other than bicilotti. Note that winning / losing is more tense than the original version.
Clicky clicky. (http://shutupload.com/dl/018a64d0fa1f/)
Play that one if you didn't 'get' the first compiled!
cptnemo - Dualnames: Whoah, this is not a game, this is a piece of contemporary art! It should be in a museum.
Mars Attack! by Virgil: Quite an intricate game, it takes a while to get the hang of it but when you do it's rather easy.
Mirror of Beards - Wonkyth: What have you been s... erm I mean, a very interesting game which I managed to win without knowing what I did. Great hairdo on the game dude.
One Hour in Space - cat: This game was more along the lines of the kind of games I was expecting. The pixel hunt was a bit annoying (I have no right to complain about it with my game and all, I know) but the solution was quite amusing. It was a bit along the lines of hidden image games which I happen to like.
Out of Control - Grundi: Very nice graphics! Good dialog! To bad there isn't any gameplay.
Spaaaace - FSi: I was quite amused by this show. How philosophical! Just saw the revised version, well that was much fun.
Viking Cowboy Ninjas... IN SPACE - Bulbapuck: Good you found some time to join the hour games. Nice UFO and 3 endings! It did not really make sense, but it was fun. :)
Well, down to votes, the game I liked the most: cat's
Great job everybody, 8 entries is that an HG record?
ps.
does someone need a walktrough for my game?
Mars Attack! - Virgil: A very interesting game! The first time I played it I made two random clicks and the game quit, I assume I won? :P I tried it again later and found it to be quite a nice game :)
Mirror of Beards - Wonkyth: This is sooo random, I love it :D My skill was not enough to beat this one though. I kept accidentally clicking the "quitting mug"
Out of Control - Grundislav: Absolutely hilarious game! The graphics were some of the best I've ever seen in an hourgame. Well done!
Spaaaace - FSi: An artistic game? From FSi? Well, I'll be.. :D
One Hour in Space - cat: The game in the bunch most true to it's roots. That, logical puzzles and giant Roger makes this a great hourgame!
Compiled - Wyz: One of the few actual games. The story and puzzle was brilliant! The downsides were those pixelhunts and the lack of interaction. I spent a lot of time clicking everything without anything happening. But all in all, a great game!
cptnemo - Dualnames: I'm confused? I probably needed to understand the in-joke or something. Artistically it was great though!... I think.
My vote goes to Wyz because, despite the downsides, the idea here was brilliant. Story and puzzle-wise this was one of the best hourgames I've ever played. Well done!
Quote from: Wyz on Mon 18/10/2010 22:48:15
Great job everybody, 8 entries is that an HG record?
I believe it might be! I, at least, don't recall anyone larger. An excellent hourgame in any case :)
Mars Attack! by Virgil: Interesting concept, although I've won the first time I played it by random clicking.
Mirror of Beards - Wonkyth: Didn't quite get it but the texts were fun.
Out of Control by Grundislav: Great graphics and even animations, too bad there is no gameplay.
Spaaaace - FSi: Also an interesting concept, but sadly nothing to do.
Viking Cowboy Ninjas... IN SPACE - Bulbapuck: It was fun, and I did like the automatic restart countdown. The only game with music. However, I don't understand why
Spoiler
looking at the chair
is the solution.
Compiled - Wyz: Lots of inventory items (and pixelhunt), kept me puzzled for quite a while.
cptnemo - Dualnames: Didn't see the third option at first glance, good idea
My vote goes to Wyz, for most gameplay!
Having played all the games, I think I'll just on the bandwagon and vote Wyz.
I vote for Dualnames, how could I not.
And so Wyz is the winner!
Congrats, here's your trophy! (http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/984/hgspacetrophy.png)
You will be next to host, Wyz; let me remind you of some basic rules to have a succesful HG
//rep_ex_always
int count = 0;
while( count < IRCRoom.NumberOfCharacter )
{
begToJoin( RoomCharacters[count] );
count++;
}
In other words, spam it, hard, form now 'till competition start.
Thanks to all participants of this record edition!
Yaaaay! ;D
Thanks for the votes, and also for the games. I really enjoyed this one.
I'll try to implement your script there Bici. :=