A Cure for the Common Cold

MashPotato · Sat 13/01/2007 15:53:12

A Cure for the Common Cold

After spending years as a starving artist, you've managed to catch the eye of a influential gallery director. The problem: he wants to see some new work, and you've got a terrible cold that is draining your creativity.
You'd better find a cure for the common cold--and fast!

Download: http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/games.php?action=detail&id=839

This is my first game; it is rather small, but I hope if you have some time you'll have a play and leave me some feedback ^_^

PS: -there is (ripped) music and sound effects, so turn your speakers on
-an Italian translation is now available

Hints/tips thread: http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/yabb/index.php?topic=29766.0

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Credits:
Mash Potato: concept, graphics, code
Strange Visitor: dialogue, testing

Special thanks to: Chris Jones (AGS), RatRacer (template), Buloght (additional GUI assistance)

ildu · Sat 13/01/2007 16:38:04

Argh! I love you. Downloading...

buloght · Sat 13/01/2007 16:51:45

Haha it's awesome mash! I love his depressing mood, and the graphics style is brilliant! I'm a little stuck but I will finish it

DoorKnobHandle · Sat 13/01/2007 17:03:17

Just finished it. Nice 2-room-game, simple but done well. A few more animations wouldn't have hurt, but your sprites and backgrounds look very nice, which kinda makes up for that. Keep it up, I can't wait for a longer game!

MashPotato · Sat 13/01/2007 17:58:50

Thanks for downloading! I'm glad you are liking/liked it, notwithstanding the lame animations

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This was mostly done as a way to start getting a handle on AGS scripting, so I'll soon be restarting work on The Hatmaker's Tale which will be longer, and hopefully a little more sophisticated

Dreamless · Sat 13/01/2007 19:48:40

When i use "quit" the game won't respond anymore.

A bug or just something here?

Stuck in the game but i like playing it so far.

MashPotato · Sat 13/01/2007 19:51:50

For reasons unknown, in the save/load/quit dialogue boxes, only the bottom half of the buttons work. Sorry about that, I hope that fixes your problem!

Giddy Plant · Sat 13/01/2007 19:59:13

Thought it was a solid game, other than the dodgy walking animation! Next time I want to see his mum.

Dreamless · Sat 13/01/2007 20:34:23

Yes it did! Thank you.

Posted this ags game (also) in Holland at

http://sunshine.yourbb.nl/viewforum.php?f=32&sid=53e8546544559a3e2a6b333334f0032a

hedgefield · Sat 13/01/2007 20:49:43

Great looking game, love it! Puzzles are right up my alley.

I'm just having trouble with the last one:

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Ive opened the windows, revived the plant and fixed the bed, now i just need the soup. Ive called the coupon guys and they said i need money. I made the magnetic stick, and i guess i use that to aquire money, but wherefrom?

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Dreamless · Sat 13/01/2007 21:30:38

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look on the sink

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It is hard to see!

How did you opened the window on de right?

hedgefield · Sat 13/01/2007 22:38:27

Nice, thanks! Finished it.

Quote from: Dreamless on Sat 13/01/2007 21:30:38How did you open the window on the right?

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When you use it once, the handle breaks off, and your fingers dont fit. So you need to wedge it up with some sort of thin stick

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Then it gets stuck, so you need to grease it up. But the grease is hard. You need to melt it again. Dunk it in the pot on the stove and use the cup to take it out.

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Dreamless · Sat 13/01/2007 22:47:19

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i can't find a thin wedge though...melted the grease from the refrigerator already.

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hedgefield · Sat 13/01/2007 23:19:59

Quote from: Dreamless on Sat 13/01/2007 22:47:19
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i can't find a thin wedge though...melted the grease from the refrigerator already.
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Look at the paint buckets under the easel. There's a stirring stick in one of them.

[EDIT]I just realised you told me about the coins, so you probably had it already(?). Did we just uncover a bug...

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auriond · Sat 13/01/2007 23:23:23

Yay, Mash, you finished it! Looks gorgeous, downloading now

edit: I did everything except the flowers, I don't even know how to start with that

But thoroughly enjoying it!

edit2: hehe @ the blob creature on the newspaper

MashPotato · Sun 14/01/2007 00:05:50

Thanks for playing everyone, and for spreading the word Dreamless, that's very nice of you

As for the possible bug, I just double-checked it, and I'm pretty sure everything's fine

Quote from: auriond on Sat 13/01/2007 23:23:23
edit2: hehe @ the blob creature on the newspaper

You noticed!

auriond · Sun 14/01/2007 04:29:15

Of course I noticed!

Finished the game! Cute, sweet, lovely graphics and humour.

Play_Pretend · Sun 14/01/2007 11:11:16

Yay! I just played it too...I hadn't seen the finalized version 'til just now. Tres fun, hon! And for future potential coworkers, MashPotato is a sweet, patient, understanding and PATIENT boss.

Ironically, I got a terrible cold while helping her with this, then had to go out of town last minute, then got *shingles*, of all thingles, otherwise it probably would've been out weeks ago. If anyone else feels cold-like symptoms after playing, please discontinue use and see your doctor. Hope you all enjoy playing it as much as I did helping with it! Cheers on your magnum opus, hon!

gypsysnail · Sun 14/01/2007 11:56:38

Hey I played the game and wow I really enjoyed it!!! Really was one of a kind and heaps fun! Thanks Mash Potato for this game, I, like others, am really looking forward to your next game. Keep that up wont you

Barbarian · Sun 14/01/2007 12:40:51

Hey Mash, what a great little game! I enjoyed it.
Took me about 15 minutes to figure everything out and finish it on my own.

I like the artwork. A few parts of the game gave me a good chuckle. Puzzles seemed interesting enough and not too hard to figure out.

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The animation was a bit limited and the coins were hard to spot.

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But, overall a really good job. Thanks for sharing with us.

I'm sure you will continue to improve your game-makin' skillz.

Looking forwards to seeing more of your stuff in future.