Apprentice!

danny* · Thu 24/07/2003 11:05:54

one of the best i've played... :o :o

THANKS!!

Nostradamus · Thu 24/07/2003 16:50:03

Any chance for a walkthrough?

Igor · Thu 24/07/2003 18:04:12

I'll just join the praise here- fantastic! Love the main character and the whole "magic" feel. Really great!

Gregjazz · Thu 24/07/2003 21:38:03

If you're stuck, you can post questions at our forum at: http://herculeaneffort.myikonboard.com

We're almost done with the update, which will fix a bunch of bugs (including all the freezes), and add a huge secret bonus puzzle!

We encourage you to post any ideas you might have for future games or puzzles. We'll definitely consider your suggestions.

Czar · Fri 25/07/2003 01:05:08

well when i try to download it, it just overwrites the current( i mean i change the name but i think the windows recognize it as the older version?)...

Gregjazz · Fri 25/07/2003 03:55:59

If you are referring to the update, it's not out yet.

Czar · Fri 25/07/2003 22:18:09

oh, sorry

Anyway nice casting, i like especially the Sean Connerie one

Erwin_Br · Sat 26/07/2003 23:46:45

Seriously though, this game shouts for voice acting (if done properly, that is).

One of the things I like most is it's amazing atmosphere. I think the music adds a lot to that as well as the clean graphics.

Once again, amazing work!

--Erwin

Gregjazz · Tue 29/07/2003 07:20:29

THE APPRENTICE UPDATE IS NOW AVAILABLE!
hooray!

You can download it from the medium-length games page on AGS or from our website: http://www.sonic.net/~schlae/herculeaneffort.
The update features many bug fixes and a secret bonus puzzle!

Also, there's a contest regarding this new puzzle! Check the news page on our webpage for the details.

Necro · Tue 29/07/2003 11:43:06

Are you sure that secret puzzle works? I have half done it i think but a bit stuck.

Gregjazz · Tue 29/07/2003 23:17:10

Yeah, it works all right. As I said, it's a hard puzzle.

Czar · Wed 30/07/2003 00:05:28

Let me guess, do you have to?

Spoiler

pull 20 times the roots

[close]

Ginny · Wed 30/07/2003 00:27:22

Hmm, I'm desperately looking for it but no luck yet hehe.
I have an odd feeling it has something to do with the stool, but maybe not, like putting it down somewhere else, but I have tried everywhere logical (I think)!
Hmm, I'll try some more tommorow

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Necro · Wed 30/07/2003 03:48:34

well if this is truley not broken and there is no hotspot missing or interaction that unfortuantly will never be triggered, then this puzzle is WAY TOO DAMN HARD! I have tried everything, and I'm pretty sure I am on the right track- I emailed you with as far as I got, if the part after this should be simple then maybe you should check, otherwise O_O man is that secret a toughie.

Snake · Wed 30/07/2003 03:56:27

I love this game so far!! The animations are amazing and the story/atmosphere pull you right in.

It rocks,

Two thumbs up!

--Snake

auhsor · Wed 30/07/2003 10:41:49

This is such a cool game. I love the animations and the humour. I've only just started playing it but i'm stuck... i'll work it out tho...

Nelinas · Wed 30/07/2003 15:52:10

Congratulations for the update - great job!
I am still searching for the secret puzzle, though, but that's part of all the enjoyment.
Geoffkhan, are you serious that we have to wait for The Find one (or, God forbid - two) years? Please, think it over! Keep the pace!

Ginny · Wed 30/07/2003 16:10:51

Well one or two years is a lot, but then again rushing it isn't a good idea either, so just take as much time as is required to make it good.

Gregjazz · Wed 30/07/2003 21:38:40

Well, the Find might take a year, but it will be commercial length and all. It will pretty much be professional quality.
(It's going to be hard to finish it sooner, since our artist is at college most of the year)

We're using 3d studio Max 5.1 to do the backgrounds and characters (don't worry, the characters will be cell-shaded, so they will look cartoon, but still have very smooth animation). Everything will be high res, maybe not quite as high as Runaway, but still very detailed. (640x480)
We're not too sure about voice yet, but for music we're getting (possibly 2) bands to play in a lot of it.

The Find will be divided into 5 chapters, two of which we have completely planned out (exact puzzles, etc.). We will keep you guys updated with our progress (unlike with Apprentice, kind of just sprung that on you) and we'll post screenshots and stuff as we go along.

By the way, we have a winner in the secret bonus puzzle contest! Congrats to Necro! We will post the announcement on the site shortly.

Ginny · Wed 30/07/2003 22:44:48

Congratz Necro!

As I understand The Find is a detective game, right? Unless I'm sonfusing it with something...
Anyway I can't wait for more promotional material, and it sounds like the art and of course everything else will be just awesome!

Oh and springing Apprentice on us was a great and very pleasant surprise, hehe.