Post by: on 03 Apr 2004, 00:00
I've been playing with AGS for a few days, and I'm having a ball. To the author go my sincere thanks.
Since I'm using Linux, it's also proving a good test of Wine's ability to run Windows apps under Linux. I'm pleased to say that AGS works perfectly (except for running the game in a window, but I can live with that)
I'm only really getting started now, so it's probably a bit early to be talking about the game I'm planning, but it's based on the Freefall comic strip (http://freefall.purrsia.com/).
That's all for now. :D (I'll see you in the beginner's forum when I find something that's difficult. ;) )
Spudley.
Post by: strazer on 03 Apr 2004, 00:12
I'm planning to make the switch to Linux myself in the near future so thanks for the info. I wasn't sure if AGS would run smoothly or not.
Are you using the Linux interpreter or Wine to play games?
Does the editor work in Wine? Any hiccups?
Thanks and enjoy your stay! Lovely people around here.
Post by: Nacho on 03 Apr 2004, 00:19
Post by: Darth Mandarb on 03 Apr 2004, 00:34
~ d
Post by: Raggit on 03 Apr 2004, 02:28
Post by: Domino on 03 Apr 2004, 02:37
Post by: Gregjazz on 03 Apr 2004, 02:55
Post by: Peter Thomas on 03 Apr 2004, 03:07
Post by: DragonRose on 03 Apr 2004, 05:00
Welcome and enjoy!
Post by: Domino on 03 Apr 2004, 05:08
Please be gentle.
;D
Post by: Wormmaster on 03 Apr 2004, 09:01
I hope that your hard drive doesn't broke, when your game is almost ready...
Just like mine did...
Post by: c.leksutin on 03 Apr 2004, 09:17
We play rough with our toys
Wow, never WISHED to be a n00b before....
Seriously: welcome! enjoy! ppay no attention to my guns!
C.
p.s. I am the gestapo
Post by: Ginny on 03 Apr 2004, 11:43
Post by: Peter Thomas on 03 Apr 2004, 11:53
Not that I'm any less welcoming..... just surprised.
Post by: Pet Terry on 03 Apr 2004, 12:44
Post by: Peter Thomas on 03 Apr 2004, 13:17
A newbie's first 'Hot Topic'!!!
Post by: on 03 Apr 2004, 13:52
Why has he not responded? One would imagine that a newbie would be excited to be so warmly welcomed...
Um, that would be because I turned off my computer right after posting, and I only just got back.
Hello and welcome from a semi-newbie! :)
I'm planning to make the switch to Linux myself in the near future so thanks for the info. I wasn't sure if AGS would run smoothly or not.
Are you using the Linux interpreter or Wine to play games?
Does the editor work in Wine? Any hiccups?
AGS runs fine under Wine. There are a couple of very minor screen glitches where the font isn't quite the same as the program is expecting, but nothing that detracts from using it.
The one thing that doesn't work is running the game in a window. It runs, but you can't move the pointer. But it works perfectly in full-screen mode, so I haven't been too worried about that.
The compiled game also runs fine under Wine, with the same caveat. I haven't even tried the Linux interpreter yet, but I'll give it a go at some point.
I have noticed that the graphics in the compiled game don't look as good as they do in the editor's test mode, but I don't think that's a linux issue - I'm guessing I'm probably using graphics that are the wrong size? But that's another issue I can get back to.
Welcome! Good luck on making your game! The comic seems interesting :)
It is a brilliant comic strip - well worth bookmarking. You'll want to start from the begining of the story to really get into it, but I guarantee once you're hooked you'll never leave! ;) (they've also got a very lively forum there, btw)
Post by: Esseb on 03 Apr 2004, 20:58
You'll need to run setup or edit the config file of the game yourself and set the proper resolution. I'm guessing you're making a game that has a higher resolution than 320*200 which is what the game engine reverts to if no config file is present.
Post by: Czar on 03 Apr 2004, 22:33
Oh no, you made your second post.
Its too late now.
Anyway, welcome :P
And didnt "we" have a X version of AGS?
Post by: Paper Carnival on 04 Apr 2004, 14:07
Post by: Phemar on 04 Apr 2004, 15:14
This is seriously weird, i was expecting this thread to be locked after first 2 replies, and here it is being a super hot topic, wow, I have only ever had 1 of those before.
Well hello to you, and
All in all, good luck!