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Title: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Mon 21/05/2012 19:37:39

The game has been released! Check out the completed games thread (link below) for details on how to get it!
>> COMPLETED GAMES THREAD (http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=55640.0) <<



Teaser Trailer 2:



Teaser Trailer:



Gameplay Video:




Current progress:   
Act I is 100% done
Act II is 100% done
Act III is 90% done (or thereabouts)

Plot Synopsis:

Captain Disaster takes a job delivering a package from Acturus-1 to Proboscis Major - not realising that he is actually transporting something that will put the entire galaxy in danger!  Though just getting the package in the first place is quite a challenge in itself...

Our intrepid nitwit investigates interesting peculiar people, puzzling places and panicky problems along the way to saving the day, once he finally realises that something is wrong.  Expect lots of laughs and head-scratching dilemmas before you reach the shocking conclusion and find out what all this "Million Stomping Boots" business is actually about!

Game Details:
- Classic point-and-click adventure gaming action with a few new twists
- Retro 320x200 resolution graphics
- Fully voiced
- Epic music score
- Plenty of puzzles
- Plenty of adventure
- Plenty of comedy

Distribution and Release Date Plans: TBC

Sponsorship - Captain Disaster in Death Has a Million Stomping Boots is sponsored by gaming cryptocurrency GoldPieces.



The team behind the game:

(AGS members in bold.)

- CaptainD - Lead Designer, Voice Acting, SFX
- The Bit Priest - Lead Developer, Voice Acting
- LTGiants2000 - Voice acting, Testing
- Taxler Endiosk - Additional Coding and graphics
- King Seamus - Music
- Josh Merrick - Music
- Diamond16 - Music
- ThreeOhFour - Backrgound graphics (Act III)
- Adoxographist - Voice Acting
- Clare-Louise Price - Voice Acting
- Viking - Voice Acting
- Mande - Voice Acting, Testing
- Arj0n - Testing
- Cat - Testing
- Tabata - Testing
- Mandle - Testing
- LostTrainDude - Testing
- Slasher - Sound file editing
- WHAM - Additional Graphics and Voice Acting
- NickyNyce - Additional Graphics and animation
- SidneySacchi - Testing
- (Jr McManus) - Additional Graphics
- (Jr BitPriest) - Voice Acting

Screenshots

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pvjCEhGmPHE/VuBpUq1jM9I/AAAAAAAAkr4/lVQNXF6kXu4/s1600/Electrifying.png)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GsNj9nbxdLQ/VuBpUsCjTgI/AAAAAAAAkr0/7i0dNivaaxY/s1600/Freedomator.png)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KmK89hmo_NQ/VuBpUoqclHI/AAAAAAAAkr8/VTHIlSU0Y3o/s1600/Habberdashery.png)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6A5ZKpOFUew/VuBpVED2xoI/AAAAAAAAksA/SvSSKzehhr0/s1600/Kestrel.png)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z3koPzoQ7kY/VuBpVERNH8I/AAAAAAAAksE/zZesba8Vprk/s640/Make%2BIt%2BSo.png)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EZW56zLwVpI/VuBpVfIGq3I/AAAAAAAAksI/aqLIswTsRq0/s640/Redshirt.png)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vPnhzyTk7rE/VuBpVuPMz_I/AAAAAAAAksM/W3E1TEzpwE0/s640/RoboBar.png)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-otcyl-wsiuA/VuBpV0lD8II/AAAAAAAAksQ/9B5mfnDiIRM/s640/Transport.png)


(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1M6fQSSo0AE/VuKWQ3JUFWI/AAAAAAAAku0/jl1rXhjW-NUHTSqGrvo9T5P4oNL8MFfdw/s1600/Base.png)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QnSwZQsKs-Q/VuKWQzDDyVI/AAAAAAAAkuw/LA0ImYUa0QIIoIAZFJw32Qhp46c-jxzYQ/s1600/Mystic%2BMarket.png)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZrKHypZxnlQ/VuKWRJtqrjI/AAAAAAAAku4/Ss-2cypXoesJPBvBQA24MUGXcto4bTI_A/s1600/Scanning%2B%25281%2529.png)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6FxWt9y9Kw4/VuKWQ7fXEtI/AAAAAAAAkus/84iwAUUN-QAbHLnxJey6a9jtgFj859aNQ/s1600/Cave.png)


(Check out the Dev Blog (http://www.captaindisasterthecomputergame.com/) for the latest info!)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Thousand Stomping Feet
Post by: LTGiants2000 on Mon 21/05/2012 19:43:44
This one is great guys, I've had the privilege of doing some voice work with Dave (CaptainD) on this one and simply as a fan I am excited!! Congrats Dave and best of luck!

-Rob
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Thousand Stomping Feet
Post by: steptoe on Mon 21/05/2012 19:49:42
Sounds like a game after your own heart CaptainD  ;)

Quote
A comedy sci-fi adventure game with a complete absence of Roger Wilco!
How could you  :~(

Sounds mindbogglingly, nitwittyly good  ;)


Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Thousand Stomping Feet
Post by: CaptainD on Mon 21/05/2012 21:36:43
Quote from: steptoe on Mon 21/05/2012 19:49:42
Sounds like a game after your own heart CaptainD  ;)

Yep!  :-D :-D

Quote from: steptoe on Mon 21/05/2012 19:49:42
"A comedy sci-fi adventure game with a complete absence of Roger Wilco!"

How could you  :~(

Sorry, I'll see if I can smuggle him in somewhere!

Quote from: steptoe on Mon 21/05/2012 19:49:42
Sounds mindbogglingly, nitwittyly good  ;)

Hmm, I think you've just invented a new word.  "Nitwittyly"... just rolls of the tongue, doesn't it?!   (roll)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Feet
Post by: LTGiants2000 on Mon 28/05/2012 16:34:34
Hmm...something tells me people think this is a simple "Space Quest" rip-off and aren't paying attention to it. ALERT! This is NOT a Space Quest rip-off, it is very unique, original and funny (not to mention well voiced) ;)!

I guess we will just have to wait until there is a demo released to prove it!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Feet
Post by: CaptainD on Mon 28/05/2012 16:57:27
Quote from: LTGiants2000 on Mon 28/05/2012 16:34:34
I guess we will just have to wait until there is a demo released to prove it!

To be fair I don't exactly have a track record of having released great games (or even any games) in the past, so people are more than likely unsure if this will actually get released - which is fair enough.

But I'll back you up on the not being a Space Quest rip-off, since I've hardly ever played any of the SQ games!!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: kconan on Tue 29/05/2012 02:46:52
"Proboscis Major" made me chuckle.  Good luck on development.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Thu 31/05/2012 15:10:13
Quote from: kconan on Tue 29/05/2012 02:46:52
"Proboscis Major" made me chuckle.  Good luck on development.

Thanks KC!

Though it's not going to be in the demo (which we will hopefully release next week - it's mostly done but needs a few tweaks and a but of bug-testing before we unleash it on an unsuspecting public) - I've been playing around with transporter graphics.  This isn't final (and we may have got a new background artist, who might tidy up my amateurish work at some stage!)   

Updated version - I'm much happier with the last few frames now. 8-)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-09hLTTZPtgg/T8i3N-OE12I/AAAAAAAAK8E/G8L0FO6LtjI/s84/Transport+sequence+2.gif)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: LTGiants2000 on Thu 31/05/2012 19:19:29
Quote from: CaptainD on Thu 31/05/2012 15:10:13
Quote from: kconan on Tue 29/05/2012 02:46:52
"Proboscis Major" made me chuckle.  Good luck on development.

Thanks KC!

Though it's not going to be in the demo (which we will hopefully release next week - it's mostly done but needs a few tweaks and a but of bug-testing before we unleash it on an unsuspecting public) - I've been playing around with transporter graphics.  This isn't final (and we may have got a new background artist, who might tidy up my amateurish work at some stage!)   The end few frames of this animation aren't right, but I'm pretty happy with the rest of it.

Oh yea, I like the transporter animations!! I feel like I'm suffocating just watching them haha
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Wed 06/06/2012 12:46:07
First post updated with new estimated release date of demo, and updated team members.

We're not actually behind schedule for releasing the demo, we've just put it back because we're including a lot more in the demo than originally planned - I'm pleased to say that development is still going very well.  More news soon!

I've also replaced the link to a sampler reel with an .ogg file instead of the stupidly big .wav file I had there - (not quite sure why I didn't do that in the first place!).
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Paul Franzen on Thu 07/06/2012 15:34:51
Looks great! I love the 2D Portal cube.

Question: Would it be annoying or helpful if I pointed out that there's a typo in the third screenshot?
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Thu 07/06/2012 16:01:43
Quote from: Paul Franzen on Thu 07/06/2012 15:34:51
Question: Would it be annoying or helpful if I pointed out that there's a typo in the third screenshot?

[glow]Helpful![/glow] :-D

Thanks for that.  I'm pretty sure only the text will need changing - I'm pretty sure I voiced it as delivering!!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Paul Franzen on Thu 07/06/2012 16:03:39
Phew! I'm glad I could be of assistance! You never know if you're gonna get a response like yours, or some grumbling about "nitpicking" and "grammar Nazi" and "this isn't English class."
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Thu 07/06/2012 16:07:57
Heh, I've been accused of being a grammar Nazi myself at times!

(My game will of course contain a disclaimer that all grammatical and typographical errors in the game are not in fact errors, but intentional misphrases misspellings. :))
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: LTGiants2000 on Thu 07/06/2012 18:06:06
Quote from: Paul Franzen on Thu 07/06/2012 16:03:39
Phew! I'm glad I could be of assistance! You never know if you're gonna get a response like yours, or some grumbling about "nitpicking" and "grammar Nazi" and "this isn't English class."

For sure help is always appreciated, wouldn't want to launch this puppy with typos! Many of these screen shots are earlier versions however, we've had a lot change since then I believe.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Thu 07/06/2012 22:36:29
Yeah I guess I should post some up to date screenshots really.  This shows how the ship's cockpit it beginning to come alive:

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-pDevEbj29gE/T9EeY3KaVWI/AAAAAAAALHM/rBb5tHuCBtg/s593/CD+screenshot+1+-+7th+June+2012.png)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EI5OAdbJZ6w/T9EeZFAjhWI/AAAAAAAALHQ/HBItMqwIrII/s574/CD+screenshot+2+-+7th+June+2012.png)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: steptoe on Fri 08/06/2012 06:44:29
Sleeping on the job again...  (laugh)

Typos... well, I can be accused of that... Mind you, many people don't 'speak' English correctly. Know what I mean 'Arry?   

Good luck with the game and soon release.

8-)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: LTGiants2000 on Fri 08/06/2012 19:19:06
Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots OFFICIAL TRAILER ON YOUTUBE NOW!!

[embed=425,349]<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ehgaxIVuBIk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>[/embed]

(here is the direct link if you prefer: http://youtu.be/ehgaxIVuBIk)

Check this thread for updates and release dates and THANKS for all the community support!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: steptoe on Fri 08/06/2012 21:21:02
Looks neat guys :) 8-)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: EchosofNezhyt on Tue 12/06/2012 13:55:23
Looks funny.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Adder on Mon 18/06/2012 21:58:57
It's looking like heaps of fun - there's nothing like comedy sci fi. Looking forward to playing it, and delivering that parcel.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: LTGiants2000 on Mon 18/06/2012 22:19:21
Captain Disaster Official Facebook Page:

http://www.facebook.com/CptDisaster

Stay up to date with all things related to the game, including the release dates and development blogs! Please, please pass the link around and LIKE the page. Thanks guys!

- Team Disaster
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Mon 18/06/2012 22:30:07
"Team Disaster"?!?!  Well I suppose it's appropriate...

Guys, thanks for your kind comments and I'm really glad a few people are looking forward to the game.  Just to let you know what's happening at the moment, right now we're finishing off the playable demo - implementing the puzzles first, then updating the dialogues, descriptions etc, and finally adding all the voice acting.  In 2-3 weeks we should have a fully complete playable demo for you.

In the meantime we're also working on assets to be used in other parts of the game - backgrounds, music tracks, puzzle and story design etc.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Tue 19/06/2012 17:15:28
A new music clip (which won't feature in the demo version):

http://archive.org/download/MusicClipFromDeathHasAMillionStompingBoots/NewMusicSample.ogg (http://archive.org/download/MusicClipFromDeathHasAMillionStompingBoots/NewMusicSample.ogg)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: EchosofNezhyt on Tue 19/06/2012 17:35:22
I could do some voices if you need any, Team Disaster sounds cool :P
Music sounds good.
Goodluck Capt. D.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Ryan Timothy B on Tue 19/06/2012 18:26:16
The video is funny. Good luck with this.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Tue 19/06/2012 19:02:29
Thanks guys, your encouragement is really appreciated (by all of Team Disaster, not just me).

Hmm... maybe we could enter the Olympics under the banner Team Disaster?!  (wrong)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: LTGiants2000 on Thu 21/06/2012 23:37:49
Here are a couple of alien sprites on a background as a preview. This is NOT an in-game screen shot, it's just a mock up with concept art that we made to see how they look together, magnified in size.

Alien Marketplace

(http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/7826/marketfun.gif)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots (updated 21.06.12)
Post by: on Fri 22/06/2012 00:35:04
I absolutely love the blobby blue guy!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots (updated 21.06.12)
Post by: CaptainD on Fri 22/06/2012 12:05:21
IndieGameMag did a feature on us, which was nice - http://www.indiegamemag.com/zero-to-hero-captain-disaster-gunning-for-2012-release/ (http://www.indiegamemag.com/zero-to-hero-captain-disaster-gunning-for-2012-release/)

We've also been featured on No Signal Input (http://www.nosignalinput.co.uk/2012/06/captain-disaster-compact-ebook-edition.html), GnomesLair (http://www.gnomeslair.com/2012/06/post-bundle-lair.html) and Jonathon Wisnoski's blog (http://wisnoskij.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/captain-disaster-compact-ebook-edition.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+JonathonWisnoski+(Jonathon+Wisnoski))

AdventureGamers and GameZone have both promised to mention us soon.

EDIT - GameZone Feature posted (http://www.gamezone.com/news/first-look-at-captain-disaster-in-death-has-a-million-stomping-boots)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots (updated 21.06.12)
Post by: EchosofNezhyt on Wed 27/06/2012 12:37:59
Grats.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots (updated 21.06.12)
Post by: CaptainD on Fri 29/06/2012 10:34:02
Demo release getting closer! We've added tons of content compared to my original idea for the demo, so I hope everyone will think it was worth the wait.  ;-D  (The talking pizza alone should make it worth the wait...)

Keep up to date on the Dev Blog (http://www.captaindisasterthecomputergame.com/).
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots (updated 21.06.12)
Post by: Jaffles on Fri 29/06/2012 16:08:51
Just read your dev blog, and I must say I completely agree about feeling like a tiny fish in a big sea as far as the availability of indie games goes. But keep fighting the good fight, this game looks to be quite the fun ride! Looking forward to the demo.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots (updated 21.06.12)
Post by: CaptainD on Wed 04/07/2012 11:36:33
The fish seems smaller and the sea bigger every day, even though we've had some nice mentions in the online gaming press.  Hopefully we'll get a bit more interest when the demo comes out.

It is coming soon, we just keep adding more to it.  I'd rather see it take longer and be better than rush the release.  The game now features far more puzzles and characters than originally envisioned!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots (updated 21.06.12)
Post by: EchosofNezhyt on Wed 04/07/2012 11:40:08
Awesome, Good luck looking forward to it!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots (updated 21.06.12)
Post by: steptoe on Wed 04/07/2012 15:44:44
QuoteIt is coming soon, we just keep adding more to it.  I'd rather see it take longer and be better than rush the release.  The game now features far more puzzles and characters than originally envisioned!

Good for you CaptainD.... Look forward to its release  8-)

There is a saying:
QuoteAIM for perfection and perfection will take a step back. WORK on perfection and perfection will come to you.  (nod)


Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots (updated 21.06.12)
Post by: CaptainD on Fri 06/07/2012 09:26:09
Thanks again for the encouragement guys!  :-D

Some new screenies (though some of these have already been updated):

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NRFD5vsWMMs/T_Vgh5gr4QI/AAAAAAAALoY/ug1reRCHuz4/s1600/Captain+Disaster+Screenshot+5th+July+2012+-+1.PNG)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x8_nckpAHyQ/T_TCdauIOnI/AAAAAAAALnU/J89egZlzCpk/s640/Captain+Disaster+screenshot+-+4th+July+2012+-+1.png)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-btPz-kJUxkU/T_TCfXqABRI/AAAAAAAALng/DaWmDAYTG2g/s640/Captain+Disaster+screenshot+-+4th+July+2012+-+3.png)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ufwkUmUjqjY/T_Vgil5YEnI/AAAAAAAALoc/B-8W-5_CiLw/s1600/Captain+Disaster+Screenshot+5th+July+2012+-+2.PNG)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IqVF-hihUYk/T_VgjBPIXpI/AAAAAAAALok/8qIjvkoOizk/s640/Captain+Disaster+Screenshot+5th+July+2012+-+3.PNG)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cLWZN7iM6Ic/T_Vgj0T6-EI/AAAAAAAALow/a5E5sZvCPNY/s640/Captain+Disaster+Screenshot+5th+July+2012+-+4.PNG)

More updates on the Dev Blog (http://www.captaindisasterthecomputergame.com/)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots (updated 21.06.12)
Post by: steptoe on Fri 06/07/2012 10:43:34
I think I have that sleeping boom  (laugh)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots (updated 21.06.12)
Post by: LTGiants2000 on Sat 07/07/2012 00:55:56
Little update, a preview of the "transporter" that Captain Disaster will use on his ship the "Disaster Area".

[embed=425,349]<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/z3JkgA1CNWA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>[/embed]
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots (updated 21.06.12)
Post by: EchosofNezhyt on Sat 07/07/2012 01:07:47
Looks good.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots (updated 08.07.12)
Post by: CaptainD on Wed 11/07/2012 22:11:02
The bad news is, our background artist has disappeared.

The good news is, my own attempts at creating backgrounds haven't been as terrible as I thought they would be.  Here's a work in progress of the alien market on Acturus-1:

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--mqU6GIs89Q/T_3q1nptMKI/AAAAAAAAACo/FvONPyHNFq0/s711/Alien+Marketplace+V10.PNG)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots (updated 08.07.12)
Post by: Anian on Wed 11/07/2012 23:05:06
Looks like a desert setting, so might I suggest some tendas (I don't know what it's called in english but THIS (http://i01.i.aliimg.com/photo/v0/439427485/Tenda.jpg)) over the stands or doors to a bit of variety and fill up the middle of the walls in some places.

Well, as long there is progress, keep it up.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots (updated 08.07.12)
Post by: CaptainD on Wed 11/07/2012 23:07:31
Yeah I was probably going to add some of those later, I've no idea what they're called either!  :grin:
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots (updated 08.07.12)
Post by: Darth Mandarb on Wed 11/07/2012 23:51:03
If you want "critics" on you WIP background please post in the critics lounge.  This is not the correct place for it.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots (updated 08.07.12)
Post by: CaptainD on Thu 12/07/2012 08:40:22
Sorry Darth, that wasn't the intention - more to show that work on the game was still advancing despite the loss of an artist.  However I can see how it might have looked that way so I'll be more careful in future.

On another note, here's a sample of the theme music (to avoid any ambiguity, this is NOT posted asking for a critique).  The theme tune will almost definitely not appear in the demo version, which we are currently working hard to complete.

http://archive.org/download/CaptainDisaster-SampleOfThemeTune/CaptainDisaster_mockUp.mp3 (http://archive.org/download/CaptainDisaster-SampleOfThemeTune/CaptainDisaster_mockUp.mp3)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots (updated 08.07.12)
Post by: CaptainD on Wed 18/07/2012 23:07:49
Gameplay trailer released:

[embed=640,480]<iframe width="640" height="480" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/DKdxUVlkQ9o?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>[/embed]
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots (updated 08.07.12)
Post by: AnasAbdin on Thu 19/07/2012 06:40:01
CaptainD the trailer looks fun! Best of luck :) I will surely enjoy this game.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots (updated 08.07.12)
Post by: EchosofNezhyt on Thu 19/07/2012 06:41:44
Looks awesome. :D
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots (updated 20.07.12)
Post by: CaptainD on Sun 19/08/2012 10:29:36
Just a quick update... we're well into beta testing and will have an announcement about the demo's release date for you very soon.  Watch this space!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots (updated 20.07.12)
Post by: LTGiants2000 on Mon 20/08/2012 21:27:27
THIS IS (almost) IT! The day you have all been waiting for is ALMOST here!!!! This Friday, August 24th is the official release date of the demo!!! Please keep an eye out on this thread for official information and download links!!!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots (updated 20.07.12)
Post by: Knoodn on Fri 24/08/2012 19:20:02
Sir, Captain, sir, I'm waiting (impatiently)!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots (updated 20.07.12)
Post by: LTGiants2000 on Fri 24/08/2012 19:21:56
LAST MINUTE FINAL TOUCHES BE ADDED!!! Stay tuned!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots (updated 20.07.12)
Post by: CaptainD on Fri 24/08/2012 20:40:42
WE ARE GO!!

DEMO GAME PAGE (http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/Games.aspx/Detail/1598)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots - DEMO NOW AVAILABLE!!
Post by: on Sat 25/08/2012 18:18:40
Nice I really like the screenshots.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots - DEMO NOW AVAILABLE!!
Post by: CaptainD on Sat 25/08/2012 20:39:15
Thanks, but I'd really rather have your thoughts on the demo (http://adventuregamestudio.co.uk/Games.aspx/Detail/1598/Captain_Disaster_in_Death_Has_A_Million_Stomping_Boots_Demo)!!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots - DEMO NOW AVAILABLE!!
Post by: Khris on Sat 25/08/2012 21:15:12
Played it and loving it!
Really well done, funny, and the puzzles are just right, at least so far.

Give it a try!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots - DEMO NOW AVAILABLE!!
Post by: CaptainD on Sun 26/08/2012 09:31:15
Thanks Khris!  When you complete it can you let me know how long it took you?

So far (from my excessively obsessive scouring of the net for anything relating to the demo release) feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.  I'm not sure which emotion I'm feeling most about that, happiness or sheer relief!!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots - DEMO NOW AVAILABLE!!
Post by: on Mon 27/08/2012 15:13:34
Enjoying the demo and all its little quirks! Stuck trying to find the ring and get into the room, but no help needed just yet ;) Nice stuff.

EDIT: Found the key now, should've figured that out sooner! So I'm looking for anestaetic (sp) now.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots - DEMO NOW AVAILABLE!!
Post by: CaptainD on Mon 27/08/2012 21:24:01
Glad you're enjoying it - I won't spoil it for you by giving you a hint!  (wrong)  I'm sure you'll figure it out soon enough.

I've added an overview of the demo in 13 screenshots (http://www.captaindisasterthecomputergame.com/2012/08/the-captain-disaster-demo-in-13.html) to the dev blog if anyone's interested...
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots - DEMO NOW AVAILABLE!!
Post by: Jaffles on Tue 28/08/2012 00:00:59
Playing it right now, and it's great stuff. The sense of humor is right up my alley! Figuring out how to get the ring as of right now... can't wait to play the rest of the game!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots - DEMO NOW AVAILABLE!!
Post by: CaptainD on Tue 28/08/2012 08:43:31
Hey Jaffles!  Very glad to hear you're enjoying it - if many more people have trouble finding the ring we may have to add another hint about it...

Also, the first review of the demo (http://i-luv-games.com/?p=1354) has appeared!  :smiley:
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots - DEMO NOW AVAILABLE!!
Post by: LTGiants2000 on Wed 29/08/2012 17:21:06
Ah the RING is our Demo nemesis I see....if anyone is still needing help with that....

UHS Style:


#1
Spoiler
Let's just say it's the most polarizing puzzle in the demo.
[close]




#2
Spoiler
You may want to blow the dust off of some of the previous places you've looked.
[close]




#3
Spoiler
Kirk may have checked his "captains log" for a solution, Captain Disaster has a better multi-tool.
[close]
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots - DEMO NOW AVAILABLE!!
Post by: CaptainD on Thu 30/08/2012 10:04:13
I've added a poll to the dev blog to see if people thought that puzzle was too difficult - head over to http://www.captaindisasterthecomputergame.com/ (http://www.captaindisasterthecomputergame.com/) and cast your vote now!

(We'll put an extra hint in the full game if people thought it was too hard.)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots - DEMO NOW AVAILABLE!!
Post by: mbday630 on Mon 03/09/2012 15:18:11
I thought the ring puzzle was fairly easy; the hardest part was knowing to walk further to the right. maybe arrow keys to show there is more there?  I am stuck now with the pizza. I have tried everything on the microwave, I still can't wake up the broom either, and I am thinking the broom has to do something with the pizza. what thing am I missing?
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots - DEMO NOW AVAILABLE!!
Post by: CaptainD on Mon 03/09/2012 15:44:09
mbday630 - Could you start a post on this in the Hints and Tips (http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/forums/index.php?board=7.0) section?  As this thread could easily get bogged down with requests for help etc and it's not really the right place for it.  Thanks.  (I'll check for that post and give you a pointer there!  ;))
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots - DEMO NOW AVAILABLE!!
Post by: CaptainD on Mon 29/10/2012 09:19:44
Quick update - work is steadily progressing on the game, and now that Adventure-X has been confirmed I can tell you that I will be presenting about the game there (or if for any reason I'm unable to be there, M0Ds will do it).  We hope to have a new playable build for you to try at Adventure-X too, but I can't confirm that at the moment.  Even if there isn't a new build on display, be assured that we are making progress!

I will also be doing a short presentation on the other Captain Disaster game (announced on the dev blog (http://www.captaindisasterthecomputergame.com/) but not on the AGS forums yet), Troll Song and The Journey of Iesir.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots - DEMO NOW AVAILABLE!!
Post by: Slasher on Tue 30/10/2012 08:16:43
Will download and play this week.

Long live 'Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots'  (laugh)

slasher
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots - DEMO NOW AVAILABLE!!
Post by: CaptainD on Tue 20/11/2012 12:35:40
At Adventure-X, I'm pretty certain now that we won't have a new public build of the game.  We will however have a new trailer showcasing some of the new locations etc in the game.

One of the locations will be a huge rubbish dump containing some famous shipwrecks (but no trains):

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-enz1a_PMtw8/UKtn_NRhI8I/AAAAAAAAPlo/jQJll2AGjJE/s640/Liberator+FINAL.png)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yZ7zCg4Slvs/UKtoAE6bRaI/AAAAAAAAPlw/dVNWxvv0Nks/s640/Millenium+Falcon+FINAL.png)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nGHT5rpU-w8/UKtoBRfaT3I/AAAAAAAAPl0/iobuc19-gxM/s640/Voyager+FINAL.png)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots - DEMO NOW AVAILABLE!!
Post by: MurrayL on Tue 20/11/2012 12:42:36
Quote from: CaptainD on Tue 20/11/2012 12:35:40
One of the locations will be a huge rubbish dump containing some famous shipwrecks (but no trains):

I sense a collaboration...

Backgrounds are looking good! Do I get to scavenge from the wrecks?
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots - DEMO NOW AVAILABLE!!
Post by: CaptainD on Tue 20/11/2012 12:48:05
Quote from: MurrayL on Tue 20/11/2012 12:42:36
Do I get to scavenge from the wrecks?

Well... in a manner of speaking.

<MYSTERIOUS> <MYSTERIOUS> <MYSTERIOUS> <MYSTERIOUS> <MYSTERIOUS> <MYSTERIOUS> <MYSTERIOUS> <MYSTERIOUS> <MYSTERIOUS> <MYSTERIOUS> <MYSTERIOUS> <MYSTERIOUS>
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Sat 01/12/2012 00:19:03
Just released - Captain Disaster: The Games, The Stories - FREE eBook.

(http://static.lulu.com/browse/product_thumbnail.php?productId=20545795&resolution=320)

Behind the scenes information on how we've been making the game, along with the original stories that inspired them and a few other adventure-game related goodies.

You can download it here (http://www.disastergamestudios.com/CaptainDisasterEbook.pdf) (6.1Mb)or get it on Lulu.com (http://www.lulu.com/shop/david-seaman/captain-disaster-the-games-the-stories/ebook/product-20545795.html).
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: on Sat 01/12/2012 00:48:21
Great, those stark locations will be cool I think, the demo gives you a good sense of exploring the insides of places but those look like significant exterior scenes. Yay Captain duh-saster!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: LTGiants2000 on Sat 01/12/2012 19:27:39
Quote from: m0ds on Sat 01/12/2012 00:48:21
Great, those stark locations will be cool I think, the demo gives you a good sense of exploring the insides of places but those look like significant exterior scenes. Yay Captain duh-saster!

LOL Captain DUH-saster!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Fri 28/12/2012 18:00:03
New Trailer - well, new to those of you who weren't at Adventure-X on the Saturday...

[embed=640,360]<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/oTazFaPYm2Q?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>[/embed]
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Thu 03/01/2013 11:19:06
A new screenshot for the new year - the graphics for Act I are about 80% complete now (unless of course we start adding even more locations...).

[imgzoom]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_8gRHN28MAY/UOVoWZ90QYI/AAAAAAAAQco/tNRhR9hv-AM/s640/Beta+Testing+Screenshot+3rd+January+2013.PNG[/imgzoom]
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: on Tue 22/01/2013 00:39:09
Early as it is, a new website! (Or the early stages of one, at least!) Bookmark the URL, tis where you'll be able to get the game in the end of time :) I mean, within fairly soon time. Like 9 months or so. Right Dave? ;)

http://www.captaindisaster.co.uk
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: LTGiants2000 on Tue 22/01/2013 09:00:47
Quote from: m0ds on Tue 22/01/2013 00:39:09
Early as it is, a new website! (Or the early stages of one, at least!) Bookmark the URL, tis where you'll be able to get the game in the end of time :) I mean, within fairly soon time. Like 9 months or so. Right Dave? ;)

http://www.captaindisaster.co.uk

Very nice Mods, I like it! Love to see anything CD related actually come to fruition! Thanks for posting.

Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Tue 22/01/2013 12:35:49
Quote from: m0ds on Tue 22/01/2013 00:39:09
where you'll be able to get the game in the end of time :) I mean, within fairly soon time. Like 9 months or so. Right Dave? ;)

Yup, we're shooting for a release in 20013 Q4 - ideally with physical copies of the game ready for an official launch at Adventure-X 2013!  (Don't hold me to that unless nearer the time I say it's definitely happening though!  8-))
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Tue 05/02/2013 12:15:15
Quick progress update:

The Bit Priest has taken over as Lead Programmer (can't remember if I'd ever made that public?!?)

Act I status:

Background art - 95% done (we've been badly let down by successive artists, so I'm doing most of it myself now... so you only have me to blame!)
Character art - 20%
Storyline - 100%
Puzzles - 80$ designed
Dialogues - 25% 
Music - 40%
SFX - 10%
Voice Acting - 5%


(Before you all gasp in horror and say "what? you've hardly started!" - can I just point out that Act II is already nearly 50% done in total.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: arj0n on Wed 06/02/2013 14:35:33
80$ of puzzles, quite expensive puzzles  (laugh)
Good luck on your project C.D.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Thu 07/02/2013 10:58:01
Ah yes, I was wondering who'd be the first to spot that... erm... deliberate typo!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: on Tue 05/03/2013 00:19:25
The website is even cheaper, but be a good Captain and clear the skies of some asteroids (http://www.captaindisaster.co.uk/). More importantly please tell me if that works or if you have problems! ;)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Tue 05/03/2013 14:18:11
When you go to the website, it's REALLY slow at first - is that because the game is pre-loading into the frame?  (Ah, frames... haven't seen those for a while!) - but when I click on Asteroids!, there's nothing in the frame.   :sad:

(Ah... until I clicked into the frame, then it came up.  But it was very slow and then froze.  Not sure how much having the music playing is affecting things?)

Tried it a few times and it wouldn't work I'm afraid... might be because this laptop isn't much cop, if anyone else finds it works fine please PM M0DS or myself.  (Mark we'll take this to PM now ourselves until we can actually confirm it as working.)

EDIT - this now seems to be working fine... for everyone but me!  Stupid laptop...
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: LTGiants2000 on Sat 09/03/2013 23:09:42
Seems OK for me
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Sat 23/03/2013 20:49:03
Many thanks to everyone who voted for us - Best Demo winner at the AGS Awards 2013!!  :grin: :-D :grin: :-D :grin: :-D :grin: :-D :grin: :-D :grin: :-D :grin: :-D :grin: :-D :grin: :-D
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: kaput on Sat 23/03/2013 22:01:26
You really deserved it - it`s evident how much work you put in cappy. Well done lad.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: arj0n on Sat 23/03/2013 23:36:13
Congrats Dave.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: LTGiants2000 on Sun 24/03/2013 03:24:38
This is a great honor....I am very proud to be a part of this project. Congrats Dave :)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Sun 24/03/2013 22:32:32
Thanks guys!

I wish I could give you more of a proper update, but all I can really say right now is that we're continuing to work on the game and slowly but surely making progress.  Pity we all have real jobs and stuff eating up our time!  >:(
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Tue 18/06/2013 12:24:47
Getting a little impatient about posting something new when we've been working so hard on the game, so here are a few stats and stuff from you from the latest build:

- 36 Rooms
- 17 Characters
- 929 Sprites
- 602 Lines of speech
- 2 new specially composed music tracks recently added to the game
- Many lines of alien gibberish dialogue
- Puzzles galore

Much more to come of course!

Should have a new video to show you pretty soon, also intensive beta testing of Act I is due to start in within the next 2 months.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: LTGiants2000 on Tue 18/06/2013 18:05:48
THAT'S TOO MUCH OF A TEASE, GIVE THE PEOPLE A SCREENSHOT OR AUDIO SAMPLE OR SOMETHING, GOSH!!!  :grin:
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Jaffles on Tue 18/06/2013 18:23:08
Glad to hear this is coming along well! Demo was quite a bit of fun!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: shaun9991 on Wed 19/06/2013 17:46:26
downloaded the demo just now, great fun! definitely worthy of a commercial release
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Thu 20/06/2013 14:27:49
Thanks Shaun, glad you enjoyed the demo!

Did someone ask for screenshots?  Here are 20 of them from our very latest build!  (Please note some are still WiP - the smaller ones are showing only a portion of the screen.)



It begins...

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8c9vEwAH5gA/UcL7A-kEApI/AAAAAAAATe0/NC1CI9rJQJ8/s640/20th+June+2013+-+1.png)

CD gets assertive...

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-e6A_SNeLazY/UcL7F1FlUlI/AAAAAAAATgE/oe9muX_SW-o/s640/20th+June+2013+-+2.png)

... but it was a bad idea.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3iQ4WmDZFoc/UcL7Gqp2hxI/AAAAAAAATgU/CKXYVDiLQCo/s640/20th+June+2013+-+3.png)

The Customs Official REALLY doesn't mean this...

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EXoWkiGC2MQ/UcL7HJIRTxI/AAAAAAAATgc/luMq05V85ZM/s640/20th+June+2013+-+4.png)

Uh-oh...

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fSQjAYKU540/UcL7HY-dHcI/AAAAAAAATgs/o3lkasn_u2Q/s640/20th+June+2013+-+5.png)

Alien Marketplace comedians...

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YEFloBnNDVQ/UcL7HQd2TpI/AAAAAAAATgo/gvCvn9uGdlQ/s640/20th+June+2013+-+6.png)

Cue disgusting puzzle to get something from this alien...

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_4qwgvuhnbs/UcL7IK3AaaI/AAAAAAAATg0/Sjl3sKh-_14/s640/20th+June+2013+-+7.png)

There is no alien here yet... but there will be...

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3Zcejiw7LrM/UcL7IQZ3_YI/AAAAAAAAThM/sMw_ZSUmz10/s640/20th+June+2013+-+8.png)

Ooh, an energy pool!

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Mm-VRYCpVGE/UcL7IvX7oGI/AAAAAAAAThI/9dttcMOuqCQ/s1600/20th+June+2013+-+9.png)

An inconveniently small doorway...

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7C-AlA4rlDU/UcL7BFvPIQI/AAAAAAAATe8/TuVnjhqB0xw/s640/20th+June+2013+-+10.png)

A cunning reference to two adventure games in one sentence...

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vb8_8noqzSg/UcL7BE31D3I/AAAAAAAATe4/lt7O994d7z8/s640/20th+June+2013+-+11.png)

CD wants to boogie... or maybe he doesn't.  Just wait till you see the dancing robot on this thing!

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nD6u6YbNENQ/UcL7B8gReqI/AAAAAAAATfI/qnZ7oQT1Mu8/s640/20th+June+2013+-+12.png)

What is this?  I'm not telling you!

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wbChQTvh1Yw/UcL7B74sXVI/AAAAAAAATfQ/6Xmgnc4lOL4/s640/20th+June+2013+-+13.png)

Don't believe a word of it, she's only after your money...

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7JdF_fyf6V0/UcL7CxzXC_I/AAAAAAAATfY/nUffOOD7JqQ/s640/20th+June+2013+-+15.png)

Possibly the worst joke in the whole game, though it has plenty of competition!

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zl-IrtIv218/UcL7DRII9AI/AAAAAAAATfk/riGJhShkKVo/s640/20th+June+2013+-+16.png)

A retro top-down view!  Sadly no SuperSprint mini-game though.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_Hwvv0wgSyo/UcL7FrHuIzI/AAAAAAAATf8/TPGz6k9vonw/s640/20th+June+2013+-+17.png)

Hmm... looks familiar...

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--XbNv0MWQvg/UcL7FL7tthI/AAAAAAAATf4/JRYp98DCqiQ/s640/20th+June+2013+-+18.png)

An obelisk... but no monkeys!

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pXrdpVA_3wQ/UcL7FDDZ7fI/AAAAAAAATf0/tTaaDNwygGU/s640/20th+June+2013+-+19.png)

Once you have explored a bit you can go back and annoy the customs official with lots of stupid questions - yay!

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BoUAt6msCzE/UcL7GDF25zI/AAAAAAAATgI/FxokvO0jds8/s640/20th+June+2013+-+20.png)

Look, I did not shameless steal the speeder design from Star Wars: A New Hope, ok?   Oh all right you got me, that's exactly what I did.


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o-pC8BtMVOc/UcL7CS36yPI/AAAAAAAATfU/_qERMEcvd0I/s640/20th+June+2013+-+14.png)


I'm also pleased to announce that our Beta Test Team is now fully established and ready for us to throw a meaty test build at them in the near future:

Lead Tester:    Arj0n
Beta Testers:   Cat, Tabata, LTGiants2000



More news soon...
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Paul Franzen on Tue 25/06/2013 15:57:49
Looking nice! That blob dude is my new favorite character.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Thu 27/06/2013 11:16:15
Thanks Paul.  That was one of LTGiant2000's sprites - before working on this game he never knew before that he had a knack for drawing aliens!!

Fortunately TheBitPriest is going over a lot of my backgrounds and making them look better, so the actual game will look nicer than those screenshots - the dance floor in particular is virtually unrecognisable from my original drawing!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Tue 02/07/2013 23:27:35
Fortunately for me, TheBitPriest is as handy with his pixels as he is with his scripting... so he's redoing some of the backgrounds for me.  The game is going to look MUCH better as a result.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RaGBD0RH5bA/UdNTPUhDz-I/AAAAAAAATnE/3Sn4xWdzgqY/s1193/Reworked+Shop+2nd+July+2013.png)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LP_9CWfI3wY/UdNTLhcvS7I/AAAAAAAATm8/P8PpzVsGs1w/s1241/Reworked+Market+2nd+July+2013.png)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xgOlzXSKvR8/UdNTRG0cKjI/AAAAAAAATnM/w_W5Z2coy-c/s1213/Reworked+Bank+2nd+July+2013.png)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: DBoyWheeler on Wed 03/07/2013 13:42:59
Man... serious progress here.  Maybe once it's completed (and has a good walkthrough), maybe I oughta do a Let's Play video of this game on YouTube.  Hey, Charlie Foxtrot had a good playthrough video series, so why not this game when it comes out?  (Only with a Let's Play, there'll be some dialogue from the player too!)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: TheBitPriest on Thu 04/07/2013 12:27:01
Yes, I still exist.  I have wanted to be more involved with the AGS community, but I had some issues in Real Life that took my attention.  My first AGS commitment was made to Captain D to help code Death Has a MSB when he advertised in the help wanted thread, and so, I am focusing on keeping that commitment before doing anything else. 

This game is not about the art.  But when we took a step back and started playing through Stomping Boots, it seemed to me that the screens were just too different from one section to the other. I started "touching them up" to make them fit the demo and... well... now we're redoing some them as fast as possible in order to stay on schedule! I know they're not perfect, but I think the style holds together. 

While many are doing OROW 8 I'm doing a OWOM (One Week One Marketplace) re-drawn, re-coded challenge!  Only a few days left!

Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: cat on Thu 04/07/2013 16:15:49
Great progress on art! At first, I was not too much interested in this game because of the sloppy and mixed graphic style but now this looks really promising  :)
Since you are aiming for a commercial release, I'm sure this additional effort will literally pay off.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Tue 16/07/2013 15:07:50
The Speeder ShowRoom is now shaping up too...

[imgzoom]https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_-xg2NROd2Q/UeVSWMN8g6I/AAAAAAAATv0/q7eBshfIevg/w702-h435-no/Speeder+SalesRoom+16th+July+2013.PNG[/imgzoom]
[imgzoom]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-8CgpF3qqrRY/UeVSWFbqXCI/AAAAAAAATvs/_6iuUqD2PH4/w702-h438-no/Speeder+ShowRoom+16th+July+2013.PNG[/imgzoom]

There's also some great new music for this area by AGS member Diamond16!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Sun 28/07/2013 19:32:17
Just a quick production update:

Our Act III backgrounds will be done by none other than ThreeOhFour, and we also have LocutusOfBored doing some great animations for us now. 

More news / videos (I hope) soon!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: kaput on Sun 28/07/2013 19:49:53
Sounds good, Dave! Looking forward to seeing it all in action.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: miguel on Mon 29/07/2013 12:50:16
Keep it up guys! You are being talked a lot over the internet (good things!) and adding Ben to the crew is like having Spielberg helping out!
 
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: DBoyWheeler on Tue 30/07/2013 02:01:15
Is than an NES in that one room?!  ROFL!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Tue 30/07/2013 08:47:55
Quote from: Sunny Penguin on Sun 28/07/2013 19:49:53
Sounds good, Dave! Looking forward to seeing it all in action.

I think you mean playing the game itself, but I also keep promising videos and haven't delivered yet - we WILL get some videos out soon, just had a few... erm... technical problems so far.  >:(

Quote from: miguel on Mon 29/07/2013 12:50:16
Keep it up guys! You are being talked a lot over the internet (good things!) and adding Ben to the crew is like having Spielberg helping out!

Thanks Miguel!  It would be interesting to know what Spielberg's reaction would be if we did ask him to help!!  (laugh)

Quote from: DBoyWheeler on Tue 30/07/2013 02:01:15
Is than an NES in that one room?!  ROFL!

Something like that, but we'll probably call it a Z-Box 4680.   (roll)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: miguel on Tue 30/07/2013 11:11:48
It's too big to be the Dreamcast anyway...Shenmue? Dreamcast? No?
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Adder on Wed 31/07/2013 16:27:54
Loving that speeder showroom! Especially that one in the back that looks like it might be good at bringing down Imperial walkers ;-D. Also really like the angles.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Fri 02/08/2013 14:49:43
Quote from: Adder on Wed 31/07/2013 16:27:54
Especially that one in the back that looks like it might be good at bringing down Imperial walkers ;-D.

Yes, that's one of our less subtle references.  Although most of our references have all the subtlety of a brick wrapped in a lettuce leaf come to think of it...  (roll)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: TheBitPriest on Sun 04/08/2013 10:14:32
[blushing]  Thanks guys!  I know the backgrounds aren't perfect, but I'm trying to make "the look" all flow together.  We're getting there...  We have some great help coming on board, and the music is fantastic.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Diamond16 on Mon 05/08/2013 13:13:13
I've really enjoyed working with you, can't wait for the finished product! :)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Thu 15/08/2013 16:29:54
You can listen to Diamond16's brilliant music in the following video - a quick walk around the marketplace (spoiler-free!):

[embed=640,480]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUO6jXn-DaA[/embed]

(Nuts I can't get the videos to embed properly, sorry links only for the moment!)

and also here:

[embed=640,480]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIVi-DEfoug[/embed]

I like the Speeder Showroom music a lot, but I have to admit it - I'm actually addicted to the marketplace music, it's brilliant!

Also a walk around of some of the locations (music by Josh Merrick apart from the Speeder Showroom):

[embed=640,480]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mlR0cqkfAA[/embed]
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: LTGiants2000 on Thu 15/08/2013 16:37:40
The music is so well done, bravo! @Diamond16 great job on all pieces & great background art too @TheBitPriest!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots - ++NEW GAMEPLAY VIDEOS
Post by: Diamond16 on Fri 16/08/2013 00:04:48
Oh wow, this is really exciting! *shamelessly shares videos with all her friends*

Thanks a lot @LTGiants2000, it has been a lot of fun :)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots - ++NEW GAMEPLAY VIDEOS
Post by: LTGiants2000 on Fri 16/08/2013 00:13:47
You're welcome @Diamond16.....I was actually jamming to the Speeder Showroom tune when I was working on some of the art the other day.....gives me such great "monkey island" vibes!   
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots - ++NEW GAMEPLAY VIDEOS
Post by: Adeel on Fri 16/08/2013 00:22:01
I'm waiting for this one to release, meanwhile I'll play your and Sunny Penguin's games. :)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots - ++NEW GAMEPLAY VIDEOS
Post by: Volcan on Fri 16/08/2013 01:15:06
Captain D: which software do you use to record videos?

Mine can't recording sound.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots - ++NEW GAMEPLAY VIDEOS
Post by: CaptainD on Fri 16/08/2013 14:57:50
Quote from: Volcan on Fri 16/08/2013 01:15:06
Captain D: which software do you use to record videos?

Mine can't recording sound.

Sorry, I'll have to let LTGiants2000 answer that - I've never successfully managed to get my video capture to record sound either!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots - ++NEW GAMEPLAY VIDEOS
Post by: Volcan on Fri 16/08/2013 15:06:39
LOL. Alright. I'll ask help somewhere.

BTW: I enjoyed your videos.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots - ++NEW GAMEPLAY VIDEOS
Post by: LTGiants2000 on Fri 16/08/2013 15:24:05
@Volcan I use Camtasia, it's not free (as I was given a copy through my job) however there is a free trial available:

http://discover.techsmith.com/camtasia-screen-recording

Also I did not record the audio with these videos, I actually added audio (mp3's) to the video when editing.

Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots - ++NEW GAMEPLAY VIDEOS
Post by: Volcan on Fri 16/08/2013 15:32:10
Thanks for the info, LTGiants2000.

To Darth Mandarb: Sorry for this bit of off-topic.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots - ++NEW GAMEPLAY VIDEOS
Post by: LTGiants2000 on Fri 16/08/2013 15:33:32
Quote from: Volcan on Fri 16/08/2013 15:32:10
Thanks for the info, LTGiants2000.

No problem!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots - ++NEW GAMEPLAY VIDEOS
Post by: Volcan on Fri 16/08/2013 15:59:24
CaptainD,

I just checked your profil. There are two links of Captain Disaster.

The first one seems to be a commercial game and the second one says nothing.

Is Captain Disaster a commercial game of a free game to play?
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots - ++NEW GAMEPLAY VIDEOS
Post by: LTGiants2000 on Fri 16/08/2013 16:10:43
Quote from: Volcan on Fri 16/08/2013 15:59:24
CaptainD,

I just checked your profil. There are two links of Captain Disaster.

The first one seems to be a commercial game and the second one says nothing.

Is Captain Disaster a commercial game of a free game to play?

He's got a few projects going at the same time but I'll let him elaborate on that  :wink:
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots - ++NEW GAMEPLAY VIDEOS
Post by: CaptainD on Fri 16/08/2013 17:06:12
@Vulcan - Captain Disaster in Death Has A Million Stomping Boots is the game that is currently in production, that this thread is about, and that those videos were from.  It will be a commercial release.

Captain Disaster in "The Dark Side of the Moon" is a recently released freeware game - based on the same character and with the same style of humour, but otherwise unrelated this Stomping Boots.  You can get it here (http://gamejolt.com/games/adventure/captain-disaster-in-the-dark-side-of-the-moon/16772/).


With Stomping Boots we're currently nearing the production of Act I, after which we will begin an intensive phase of beta testing.  Act II is already half-done, as part of it is the section of the game featured in the Demo (http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/site/games/game/1598/).
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Tue 27/08/2013 11:45:32
Latest screenshots (some WiP):

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DnxSY7z1xkA/UhvL1BTGnKI/AAAAAAAAUN8/FHyY8p0ht4s/s640/CDiDHAMSB+screenshot+26th+August+-+1.png)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7ujocub8etI/UhvL44EnXpI/AAAAAAAAUPI/f8c4-Cvdg4w/s640/CDiDHAMSB+screenshot+26th+August+-+2.png)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ck0PezCBaOY/UhvL6n_W_FI/AAAAAAAAUP4/pjNdZyaB7MM/s640/CDiDHAMSB+screenshot+26th+August+-+3.png)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WZHClZhnouk/UhvL6s0ntJI/AAAAAAAAUPw/zp8mMng_J7c/s640/CDiDHAMSB+screenshot+26th+August+-+4.png)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Q_iU7B_IjIc/UhvL66ToNVI/AAAAAAAAUP0/c5jL6TNTqKU/s640/CDiDHAMSB+screenshot+26th+August+-+5.png)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_Bo-RhKw2Fc/UhvL7QXXDeI/AAAAAAAAUQA/8YiywZwoVmU/s1600/CDiDHAMSB+screenshot+26th+August+-+6.png)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TxJisEiu4N8/UhvL7bmLTiI/AAAAAAAAUQc/xOOK3Z86C3Q/s640/CDiDHAMSB+screenshot+26th+August+-+7.png)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kLHtFbAZaVU/UhvL7hg0iXI/AAAAAAAAUQU/QJaSZBj8zwo/s640/CDiDHAMSB+screenshot+26th+August+-+8.png)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lUaXZkylLhg/UhvL7-UW4mI/AAAAAAAAUQQ/_9ehvHxq728/s640/CDiDHAMSB+screenshot+26th+August+-+9.png)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0ZB79YaRg-Q/UhvL1LpshSI/AAAAAAAAUOA/dTx1jbJ5F_s/s640/CDiDHAMSB+screenshot+26th+August+-+10.png)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vdYQIM_wfas/UhvL0yrisHI/AAAAAAAAUN4/309bNO05peI/s640/CDiDHAMSB+screenshot+26th+August+-+11.png)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rgqVde-h4bA/UhvL1XX-VyI/AAAAAAAAUOs/gVoeB3cdhTE/s640/CDiDHAMSB+screenshot+26th+August+-+12.png)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wSLQvGebP0E/UhvL1gGK9WI/AAAAAAAAUOM/c-wb8CKcVq8/s640/CDiDHAMSB+screenshot+26th+August+-+13.png)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fZnGh3HvA3Y/UhvL2D3KwRI/AAAAAAAAUOU/ZfMH8P9_hEs/s640/CDiDHAMSB+screenshot+26th+August+-+14.png)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-F-c6pm-4MD8/UhvL2dq1-uI/AAAAAAAAUOc/dtp8L5CPeEA/s640/CDiDHAMSB+screenshot+26th+August+-+15.png)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1NSEiEq0eYc/UhvL2--B83I/AAAAAAAAUOk/9AXUvY3SxI8/s640/CDiDHAMSB+screenshot+26th+August+-+16.png)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g8c9fd2u148/UhvL3cZJgCI/AAAAAAAAUO0/AOecu0gdHHI/s640/CDiDHAMSB+screenshot+26th+August+-+17.png)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jnWlUQwC2Z8/UhvL47Tr01I/AAAAAAAAUPA/3o401m-YbJM/s640/CDiDHAMSB+screenshot+26th+August+-+18.png)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jxEzwyaS2M4/UhvL4_5u9QI/AAAAAAAAUPE/Z1RUoYq2lys/s640/CDiDHAMSB+screenshot+26th+August+-+19.png)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4GINIkKzABE/UhvL5W3zt4I/AAAAAAAAUPg/BiL8fpLEG2I/s640/CDiDHAMSB+screenshot+26th+August+-+20.png)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XdQIKYmFN3E/UhvL5he89bI/AAAAAAAAUPc/zxTuPXWNNM0/s640/CDiDHAMSB+screenshot+26th+August+-+21.png)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4dnM6w0LFJg/UhvL56Qs2ZI/AAAAAAAAUPY/V01xUWi-ji0/s640/CDiDHAMSB+screenshot+26th+August+-+22.png)

This is most of the locations from Act I and all of the indoor locations in Act II (you will be controlling the ship itself for half of it - exciting or what?! :-D)

We're closing in on getting Act I fully finished, delayed a little as we ended up deciding to add a couple of puzzles / mini-games.  Our testers have had a preliminary look at the build and I'm a little nervous as to what they might have found!

BTW if anyone here runs a blog and would like to be put on a list to get a preview version of just Act I, please PM mew.  It would be nice to get some early coverage of what people think of the first part of the game while we create the rest of it.




Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Mon 17/02/2014 12:21:43
Okay, just wanted to do a quick update since it's been a while.

Firstly, in case anyone had started to wonder, yes the game is still very much in production.  Much slower than we'd like due to real-life pressures (especially moving house!), but it's going.

We're still finishing up Act I.  Part of the reason for this taking so long is that we've decided to add an extra puzzle mini-game, which has taken some time to design, script and test.    TheBitPriest has also been adding some groovy lighting effects to improve the look of some of the locations.

Within the next month we hope to have Act I completely playable from start to finish.  Once that's off to the testers (Arj0n, Cat and Tabata), we'll begin working on Act 2 straight away (the demo sequence is a fair amount of act 2 so that's already done!).  Ben (ThreeOhFour) will be doing the backgrounds for Act II so it's guaranteed to look great!).

We're aiming for the 3 acts to each have different feel - so Act I has lots of locations, characters and inventory-object puzzles; Act II will have those too, but a large part of it will involve you controlling the ship instead of the captain, and having to fight off space pirates (NOT an arcade sequence though!); Act III will have plenty of locations, few characters you can talk to and more devious puzzles that should exercise the old grey matter a bit more.

We're hoping to be able to speed up production a bit later in the year, and are going to pull out all the stops to get this game released at the end of 2014, probably using Adventure-X as the official launch.

More news as we have it!
   
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: cat on Mon 17/02/2014 14:48:21
Wheeee! Looking forward to do more testing :)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Myshkin on Wed 26/02/2014 06:45:43
Looks great CaptainD! I look forward to seeing this finished and I shall check out the demo right now :-D
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: AprilSkies on Wed 26/02/2014 12:04:18
I played the demo in the database one month ago (more or less).
Loved it (and I voted for best demo).

I'd like to play more!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Wed 26/02/2014 19:00:30
Thanks guys, we;re working hard to get the game finished by the end of the year, hearing that people are still finding out about the game and enjoying the demo is definitely a good motivator to keep us going! ;-D
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Fri 09/05/2014 20:07:06
Just to let you know that we're still plugging away at this, guys.  TheBitPriest and myself are making real progress... it's just difficult to have exciting new things to show and tell every couple of weeks!  But rest assured that the game is in fact packed with even more puzzles and dreadful jokes than it was last time I posted.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: AprilSkies on Fri 09/05/2014 20:24:34
Happy to hear that (nod)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Fri 30/05/2014 17:04:20
Fairly big news - the game is fully playable right from the start up to halfway through the game (halfway through Act II).  Not officially beta tested yet of course, but still, it was a blast playing the whole way through Act I for the first time (played parts of it MANY times of course, but never all the way from start to finish) - and if I had fun doing it, hopefully you will, right? ;)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: TheBitPriest on Sun 13/07/2014 13:28:12
What's this?  A leak?  (roll)

Hey... that uniform looks familiar.  I wonder how you get that??  Is wearing it such a good idea?

That girl behind the booth is kind of hot...Captain-Cork-hot, that is.

(http://i.imgur.com/EgtJPjk.png)

After playing through the game as it is to date (about 80% complete), my 11 yo daughter says, "It's lots of fun!  I want more!!"  There was a lot of laughter around the screen from the three play-testers, especially during the introductory cut scenes.

(head back down now.  code. paint. code. design. chat with Captain D. run design by boss.  make changes. code design from the capt. bug fix. more coding. and the saga continues.)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: AprilSkies on Sun 13/07/2014 15:11:47
I'm happy to see that game going on, well. I loved the demo so far that I'm looking forward so much for the final release.
I like a lot the new screenshots and LOL for the Star Trek Uniform!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: myname on Sun 13/07/2014 17:29:17
This is my kind of game.  I don't usually stray too far away from the freebies but after giving the demo a shot I think I'll be throwing down some loot on this mamma jamma.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Tue 19/08/2014 21:15:15
Quick update - Acts I and II are complete (minus VA and a little polish), currently with the testers.  Have commissioned all the artwork and music for Act III and work on putting it all together is already in progress.  Not making any promises, but we're still looking at a December 2014 release if we possibly can.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Wed 22/10/2014 22:57:50
Thought it was about time that I posted an update on this...

Test report is in, bugs are being fixed, little enhancements made here and there, and gameflow being finalised.  Work on Act III will start as soon as we have the backgrounds and are satisfied with Acts I&II.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UV-ec-jpV64/VEgluVeb7tI/AAAAAAAAdss/meh9uosaahU/s1600/scanning.png)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sM6mX7y5lRU/VEgluhGlptI/AAAAAAAAdsw/x_MVFETzfoI/s1600/Disturbance.png)

[imgzoom]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YYyQzIjxlM0/VEgluqlR3xI/AAAAAAAAds0/o951aTn5Ong/s1600/RoboBar.png[/imgzoom]
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: LTGiants2000 on Fri 24/10/2014 19:59:36
I've just started browsing AGS for the first time in a few months and i am very happy to see an update here. I myself have been away from the production of it but now that i am back i hope we see more and more updates here! Yay! :)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Sat 21/02/2015 21:16:39
Sorry about the lack of updates folks, the game is still in full production and here are a couple of screenshots to prove it:

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZPd0N5slzuU/VOjzYixN68I/AAAAAAAAfec/Fd7wHxNljA4/s1600/February%2BScreenshot%2B1.png)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eJwgJz56E8o/VOjzjKBNiMI/AAAAAAAAfes/taN7_du49l8/s1600/February%2BScreenshot%2B3.png)

Current Status:

Act I

Design: 100%
Graphics: 100%
Animation: 90%
Music: 100%
SFX: 100%
Voice Acting: 5%
Testing: 80%

Act II

Design: 100%
Graphics: 100%
Animation: 100%
Music: 100%
SFX: 100%
Voice Acting: 50%
Testing: 80%

Act III

Design: 60%
Graphics: 40%
Animation: 10%
Music: 20%
SFX: 0%
Voice Acting: 0%
Testing: 0%

(Although Acts I and II have been fully tested, experience shows that it's wise to at least get it tested one final time, there always seems to be something that gets missed by everyone including me!)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Mandle on Sun 22/02/2015 04:17:23
DROOOOOOOL...
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: AnasAbdin on Sun 22/02/2015 04:40:31
oh man I'm so high (laugh) (laugh)
Can't wait :-D
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Tue 12/05/2015 13:16:42
I guess I should really do another update post on this...

We've been working hard behind the scenes and Act III is really coming together nicely, and only a handful of remaining art and music assets remain to be delivered.  We have made a couple of changes to puzzles earlier in the game to improve game flow, and will be looking at the introductory sequence again to add some extra gameplay elements.

Once all this is done, after the testers have broken it (damn them! :grin:) and we have fixed it again, we will be looking at existing assets that need to be upgraded.  This is partly to make the look of the whole game more consistent, and partly just to make the whole game look as good as it plays, plus rechecking the puzzle logic of the entire game to make sure there are no continuity issues.  Then I'll be adding some more SFX to it and finally the voicing needs to be added.

It's going to take some time but we're committed to making a game that we'll be proud of - if we'd decided to just do a rush job on things the game could have been out last year, but it would have been nowhere near as good.  I just hope that people will still be looking forward to the game when it is finally released!

Recent additions to the team have been Mandle (testing) and LostTrainDude (assisting with production and puzzle analysis).  I'm sure we can give them some properly impressive job titles when the time comes 8-)

Thanks to all the people who have continued to show interest in the game and encouraged us to keep going, we think that you're going to be happy with the result.  It may be released at the end of this year but I can't guarantee it - we'll release it when we're satisfied that the overall quality is high enough for us to be happy with it.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: shaun9991 on Thu 14/05/2015 12:33:04
Great to see it's progressing along Dave! :)

Let me know if you want a hand with testing at any point
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Mon 29/06/2015 10:19:22
A little news:

Gaming cryptocurrency GoldPieces is now sponsoring us (http://www.captaindisasterthecomputergame.com/2015/06/captain-disaster-now-sponsored-by.html).  Won't mean a great deal to the development process but the funds might help here and there.  (Don't worry, we won't be inserting hundreds of GP references into the game!  May add one if it can be done with comedy value.)

Also, I have finally updated our screenshots page (http://www.captaindisasterthecomputergame.com/p/trailers-and-screenshots.html).  It's a little more representative of the final quality of the game now, although we may still make further improvements before the game is released.

Work on Act III continues, we're very close to having the whole game playable from start to finish. 

Not forgetting of course that the whole saga begins with Captain Disaster accepting a job...

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wEnyJVqiOAw/VH-VSiDGnJI/AAAAAAAAeKo/5nlwaULIV8M/s640/Job%2BHunting.png)

No, not that one.  But as you can see, our in-game references to other sci-fi books / movies etc continues to be very... um... subtle.  Dan Dare fans may be glad to know that there is a reference added to Act III - I wonder how many will spot it?  We shall see!  (Hmm... I feel the game is lacking in Buck Rodgers and Flash Gordon influence... but fear not, these will not be added to the game just for the sake of it, only if my warped mind thinks they will add humour.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Slasher on Mon 29/06/2015 10:27:50
It's good to have references (laugh)

looks good and hopefully all will come together soon so us sci-fi nuts can play it (nod)

Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: NickyNyce on Mon 29/06/2015 12:09:17
If this doesn't come out soon, I'll be stomping my boots!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Mon 29/06/2015 12:16:44
Quote from: NickyNyce on Mon 29/06/2015 12:09:17
If this doesn't come out soon, I'll be stomping my boots!

Define "soon"... :P
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: AnasAbdin on Mon 29/06/2015 13:15:57
Quote from: CaptainD on Mon 29/06/2015 12:16:44
Quote from: NickyNyce on Mon 29/06/2015 12:09:17
If this doesn't come out soon, I'll be stomping my boots!

Define "soon"... :P

Yesterday.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Sun 18/10/2015 18:16:14
About time I updated this, if only so you know we haven't forgotten about it :grin: 

Some of the backgrounds have been reworked, and some of the new ones for the very last section of the game are coming along.  These aren't necessarily final but give you a rough idea:

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p-ZJuP2ifbY/ViIQHBvfUNI/AAAAAAAAjXU/Id1YyNRTgKY/s640/Robobar.png)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aZA9YsHS-OM/ViIQHzOm-QI/AAAAAAAAjXY/XcdxTaOMsKw/s640/Walkway2.png)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Eggie on Tue 20/10/2015 10:17:33
Oh boy oh boy! How's the project going over all? Give us n update on those percentages, boy!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Wed 21/10/2015 12:32:29
Percentages?!?!? Er...

Act III
Design: 95%
Graphics: 60%
Animation: 30%
Music: 60%

More or less! :-D

Project is going nicely overall, obviously we would prefer to be able to spend more time on it but real life is a pain that way.  Working on improving game flow in Acts I and II while continuing to progress Act III, which is looking good so far.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CrashPL on Wed 21/10/2015 15:48:37
The graphics are so delightfully pixelated and oldschool, I sure do like them! And boy, am I glad I didn't sell my old flatscreen CRT monitor back in the day when I had a chance, these screens look so charming on it! :D
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: AprilSkies on Thu 22/10/2015 20:40:12
Percentages of "eagerly waiting for":
100%
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: TheBitPriest on Thu 22/10/2015 21:58:40
Just a note: These screens are already out of date. 8-) We're making daily progress as we go back through, polish screens, update dialog, delete scenes, etc.  It's coming together.  It's been an honor to work alongside some of AGS's most talented artists. 

We have held back revealing much of Act III (hence the development silence), but we can reveal that towards the end we double-down on retro.

Double. Down.

It's meta-apple-II-tastic!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Wed 09/03/2016 18:59:07
Sorry for the lack of updates recently, but we've been doing a lot of tweaking, consolidating and making little udner the hood improvements (well okay, TBP has been doing about 98% of what I just said!) - which is necessary, will make the game better, but is not something very exciting to talk about.

So, how about some screenshots that show what the game looks like nowadays?

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pvjCEhGmPHE/VuBpUq1jM9I/AAAAAAAAkr4/lVQNXF6kXu4/s1600/Electrifying.png)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GsNj9nbxdLQ/VuBpUsCjTgI/AAAAAAAAkr0/7i0dNivaaxY/s1600/Freedomator.png)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KmK89hmo_NQ/VuBpUoqclHI/AAAAAAAAkr8/VTHIlSU0Y3o/s1600/Habberdashery.png)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6A5ZKpOFUew/VuBpVED2xoI/AAAAAAAAksA/SvSSKzehhr0/s1600/Kestrel.png)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z3koPzoQ7kY/VuBpVERNH8I/AAAAAAAAksE/zZesba8Vprk/s640/Make%2BIt%2BSo.png)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EZW56zLwVpI/VuBpVfIGq3I/AAAAAAAAksI/aqLIswTsRq0/s640/Redshirt.png)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vPnhzyTk7rE/VuBpVuPMz_I/AAAAAAAAksM/W3E1TEzpwE0/s640/RoboBar.png)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-otcyl-wsiuA/VuBpV0lD8II/AAAAAAAAksQ/9B5mfnDiIRM/s640/Transport.png)

Please note that these are only from Acts I & II - Ben has done us some lovely backgrounds in the same style for Act III, but it;s been difficult to choose screenshots which won't contain spoilers.  We're working on it... ;)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Cassiebsg on Wed 09/03/2016 19:07:05
Long live the red shirts! (nod)(laugh)
Made me laugh that one!
It's looking great, probably the one game I've been waiting most for since I found AGS... (nod)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Wed 09/03/2016 21:38:46
Quote from: Cassiebsg on Wed 09/03/2016 19:07:05
It's looking great, probably the one game I've been waiting most for since I found AGS... (nod)

This really made my day ;-D Can I quote you on that?
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Cassiebsg on Wed 09/03/2016 22:12:55
Sure, I said it and I meant it. (nod)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Fri 11/03/2016 10:07:56
More screenshots... I think we're done now.  Will be sending the updated screenshot pack to adventure game sites etc soon.  Will be updating the first post in this thread with the up-to-date screenshots and information too.  I also need to give the dev blog a bit of a rehash and update it more frequently.

These are all partial screenshots - we don't want to give too much away, but we want to show you as much of the game in action as possible.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1M6fQSSo0AE/VuKWQ3JUFWI/AAAAAAAAku0/jl1rXhjW-NUHTSqGrvo9T5P4oNL8MFfdw/s1600/Base.png)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QnSwZQsKs-Q/VuKWQzDDyVI/AAAAAAAAkuw/LA0ImYUa0QIIoIAZFJw32Qhp46c-jxzYQ/s1600/Mystic%2BMarket.png)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZrKHypZxnlQ/VuKWRJtqrjI/AAAAAAAAku4/Ss-2cypXoesJPBvBQA24MUGXcto4bTI_A/s1600/Scanning%2B%25281%2529.png)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6FxWt9y9Kw4/VuKWQ7fXEtI/AAAAAAAAkus/84iwAUUN-QAbHLnxJey6a9jtgFj859aNQ/s1600/Cave.png)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4VTCnn4vIMU/VuKWRIt4xEI/AAAAAAAAku8/iZ_VUhYsM-M-Wjkq_Pc3QeCVNKOjdgnkg/s1600/Star%2BDucks.png)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: shaun9991 on Fri 11/03/2016 11:57:54
Looking great Dave :)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Tue 22/03/2016 20:56:14
Thanks Shaun ;-D

I'm just tying up details of a pre-order / investment plan for the game using the crytpocurrency that sponsors it, "GoldPieces".  I don't know how much interest this will generate in the crypto community, and suspect that very few regular gamers are going to want to invest in an altcoin (basically any type of cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin) just to pre-order our game.  But we feel it's something worth pursuing, especially as it will be (to the very best of our knowledge, "us" including the dev of GoldPieces) a world first.

I have posted about this and another Captain Disaster related update on the dev blog that people who've played the other CD game (Dark Side of the Moon) might be interested in: http://www.captaindisasterthecomputergame.com/2016/03/updates.html
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Fri 25/03/2016 11:15:42
Updated first post - man so much of that was well out of date, I should have done that a long time ago.  Sorry! 8-0

(Also - thanks Shaun! :smiley:)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Two Tales on Fri 25/03/2016 20:27:58
Looking forward to it :smiley:
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: oareaso on Thu 07/04/2016 18:39:28
I like the nose lady a lot! :-D Looking forward to it!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Creamy on Fri 08/04/2016 15:32:44
QuotePerhaps voicing every character myself wasn't the best idea - it seemed like a good one at the time for some reason!
I can't wait to hear you dub the nose lady :-D

Good luck with the pre-orders!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Fri 08/04/2016 19:25:16
Quote from: Creamy on Fri 08/04/2016 15:32:44
QuotePerhaps voicing every character myself wasn't the best idea - it seemed like a good one at the time for some reason!
I can't wait to hear you dub the nose lady :-D

Um... did I really say I would be doing ALL of the voices?  (I am for the other, much smaller Captain Disaster game - Dark Side of the Moon - but not this one!!)

Quote from: Creamy on Fri 08/04/2016 15:32:44
Good luck with the pre-orders!

I've decided not to go ahead with the pre-orders just now.  I'm not happy about the idea of taking people's money when I don't yet have a confirmed release date!


Thanks everyone for the comments and interest. ;-D  (If you like the "nose lady" then wait till you see... ah I can't really tell you, but you'll love the character, I promise ;))
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Danvzare on Fri 08/04/2016 19:48:04
Quote from: CaptainD on Fri 08/04/2016 19:25:16
If you like the "nose lady" then wait till you see... ah I can't really tell you, but you'll love the character, I promise ;)
Let me guess, she sneezes. (laugh)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Slasher on Fri 08/04/2016 20:26:08
QuoteThese are all partial screenshots - we don't want to give too much away
You are a teaser Captain (laugh)

Looking good ;)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Sat 09/04/2016 14:55:11
Quote from: slasher on Fri 08/04/2016 20:26:08
QuoteThese are all partial screenshots - we don't want to give too much away
You are a teaser Captain (laugh)

Looking good ;)

One must leave an element of mystery, you know! ;):-D
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: AnasAbdin on Mon 11/04/2016 11:04:46
Quote from: CaptainD on Sat 09/04/2016 14:55:11
One must leave an element of mystery, you know! ;):-D

Oh Dave oh Dave.. I feel unbelievably happy when I check this thread  ;-D
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Sun 17/04/2016 14:53:07
Quote from: AnasAbdin on Mon 11/04/2016 11:04:46
Quote from: CaptainD on Sat 09/04/2016 14:55:11
One must leave an element of mystery, you know! ;):-D

Oh Dave oh Dave.. I feel unbelievably happy when I check this thread  ;-D

Haha glad to hear it mate! :-D

We're getting towards the completion of Act III, will be going back and adding / improving some graphics and animation, then adding voice acting and some more SFX.  It's all coming together quite nicely.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Sun 22/05/2016 15:44:27
Very soon we will be posting some exciting news about the game.  But in the meantime...

If you would like to read the stories (and possibly make a voluntary payment for them, but it's perfectly okay to download them for free) - I've released a new eBook edition of the 11 short stories to date on itch.io (https://captaind.itch.io/the-captain-disaster-collection-ebook).

Also I've released the fully voiced version of my other CD game, Captain Disaster in The Dark Side of the Moon (http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/site/games/game/1718/).  Just in case anyone needs it, I've posted a walkthrough (http://www.pcgamereviewsandnews.com/p/captain-disaster-in-dark-side-of-moon.html).

Watch this space...
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Wed 08/06/2016 11:47:51
Voice acting is now well underway!  Many thanks to Mandle for joining the voice cast and to Slasher for helping with the file editing.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Mandle on Sat 11/06/2016 10:43:28
I start my voice acting tomorrow!!! Soooo nervous and yet soooo excited at the same time...

The reason for being nervous is that I have actually gotten to play the game: A game so legendary in its development cycle that few AGSers believe that it actually exists (data acquired through a conclusive polling of 1 AGSer)...

And I have seen the glory of what IS DHAMSB (say the acronym out loud...It's fun!)

NO REALLY!

SAY IT!!!
>:(

You may only continue to read this post after you have said it:

Spoiler

Naw...you didn't really say it: It's written all over your face... So now go look in the mirror and say it, but remember that now you have to read it backwards...
Spoiler
Okay...I'm willing to believe you for now...But a certain character will be watching you closely with at least three or four of his ten(?) eyes...
Spoiler

So yeah...reason for being nervous is that the game is exactly that awesome! What?...You were expecting spoilers? For shaaaame...
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My reason for being excited is that I get to voice the character most pivotal to the plot:
Spoiler

Captain Disaster
Spoiler

The Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of Traal
Spoiler

The Dentist
Spoiler

Captain Disaster
Spoiler

The Maestro
Spoiler

Mandle
Spoiler

A Small Lump Of Green Putty I Found In My Armpit One Midsummer Morning
Spoiler

**Some dude**
[close]
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..zoozoozoozoozoozoozoozoozoozoozoozoozoozoozoozoozoozoozoozoozoozoozoo...
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Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Sun 19/06/2016 14:54:44
Haha thanks Mandle! 

The new voice acting by Mandle and SinSin is great btw. ;-D

Oh and one final piece of news - not directly for Captain Disaster, but for all my game creation, voice acting and blogging endeavours - I've started up a Patreon campaign (https://www.patreon.com/CaptainD?ty=h").  Any support will be very much appreciated!  (CD coming out is in no way dependent on getting a certain level of funding, btw - it will happen anyway!)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Mandle on Sun 19/06/2016 15:17:35
Quote from: CaptainD on Sun 19/06/2016 14:54:44
The new voice acting by Mandle and SinSin is great btw. ;-D

Well, where's my new link to download that build???

My ego demands to hear itself in full Sir-round-alot sound! :-D
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Sun 19/06/2016 15:41:11
Patience you must learn!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Tue 26/07/2016 13:54:00
Just a quick note to say that work on this is progressing well and voice acting is getting very near to completion.  ;-D
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: shaun9991 on Tue 26/07/2016 16:27:17
Good news! :)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: AnasAbdin on Tue 26/07/2016 18:41:37
Edit: Is CD going to be one or two parts?  (roll)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Wed 27/07/2016 11:04:34
Quote from: AnasAbdin on Tue 26/07/2016 18:41:37
Edit: Is CD going to be one or two parts?  (roll)

Yes. :P
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Danvzare on Wed 27/07/2016 17:46:45
Quote from: CaptainD on Wed 27/07/2016 11:04:34
Quote from: AnasAbdin on Tue 26/07/2016 18:41:37
Edit: Is CD going to be one or two parts?  (roll)

Yes. :P
So not three then?
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Wed 27/07/2016 20:57:23
Quote from: Danvzare on Wed 27/07/2016 17:46:45
Quote from: CaptainD on Wed 27/07/2016 11:04:34
Quote from: AnasAbdin on Tue 26/07/2016 18:41:37
Edit: Is CD going to be one or two parts?  (roll)

Yes. :P
So not three then?

Definitely not three. ;)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: SinSin on Tue 09/08/2016 11:36:01
Can't wait to see the final product!! :-D
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Thu 06/10/2016 12:36:45
This is in readiness for the game's release, we're currently finishing up RC1. Hope the testers don't find too many bugs!! :shocked:

If you're a GameJolt user, following the game there is a nice way to get the latest news about the project.

http://gamejolt.com/games/captain-disaster-in-death-has-a-million-stomping-boots/151665

(It's currently labelled as "Devlog" status in line with GameJolt's new categories.)


Many thanks to Katschey for the awesome header image!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CuFJ81gWgAA5IvS.jpg)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Cassiebsg on Thu 06/10/2016 18:29:16
Awesome header! (nod) 8-0
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: AnasAbdin on Thu 06/10/2016 18:29:52
Quote from: CaptainD on Thu 06/10/2016 12:36:45
This is in readiness for the game's release

;-D ;-D ;-D

and awesome image!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Thu 27/10/2016 09:54:24
Official testing has now started! Yee-har!

I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank TheBitPriest, who has been absolutely amazing and the game would never have reached this stage without his tireless efforts, and the game is much better than it would have been as a result of his valuable advice on several occasions.

Now I will fret anxiously for a few days wondering what weirdness my testers will come up with...
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Andail on Thu 27/10/2016 10:56:12
That's good news, Captain.
And cool header image!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: LostTrainDude on Sat 10/12/2016 20:24:52
Quote from: CaptainD on Thu 06/10/2016 12:36:45
We're currently finishing up RC1. Hope the testers don't find too many bugs!! :shocked:
So, how are we doing? :P

Jokes aside, I was not sure what to think about splitting the game in two parts, but after my second round of testing - the first one being at least three years ago - I changed my mind.
So much time has passed since the first testing and it was pretty easy for me to notice how the game's scope grew since. Plenty of stuff has been added and I could see how some design ideas, that simply weren't there before, helped this stuff into the game.

Also, as I probably already said here somewhere, I learned about the series Red Dwarf while testing this and SMEG if it was worth it (laugh)

Quote from: CaptainD on Thu 06/10/2016 12:36:45
Many thanks to Katschey for the awesome header image!

And great work by Katschey, as always!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Wed 18/01/2017 12:21:47
Thanks Chris for the comments above.  Just wanted to add, since we're basically at final Release Candidate status, the verdict of another one of out testers:

I've finally had chance to end the game.
I'm really enjoyed! It's fun, not small, not boring nor repetitive. I put at same level of an "official" published "mainstream" game.
Loved the overall  (laugh)

Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Mandle on Thu 19/01/2017 08:31:49
I feel the same way about the game, having also playtested it through a few times...

I just wish you would hire a better actor for the main character's voice... :P
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Thu 19/01/2017 09:17:42
Quote from: Mandle on Thu 19/01/2017 08:31:49
I just wish you would hire a better actor for the main character's voice... :P

I think you're missing the point of the main character!!  :grin: :tongue:
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Mandle on Thu 19/01/2017 09:22:49
Quote from: CaptainD on Thu 19/01/2017 09:17:42
Quote from: Mandle on Thu 19/01/2017 08:31:49
I just wish you would hire a better actor for the main character's voice... :P

I think you're missing the point of the main character!!  :grin: :tongue:

Perhaps...but that robot DJ's voice actor is amazing enough to make up for it!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: SidneySacchi on Thu 19/01/2017 10:40:35
Quote from: CaptainD on Wed 18/01/2017 12:21:47
Thanks Chris for the comments above.  Just wanted to add, since we're basically at final Release Candidate status, the verdict of another one of out testers:

I've finally had chance to end the game.
I'm really enjoyed! It's fun, not small, not boring nor repetitive. I put at same level of an "official" published "mainstream" game.
Loved the overall  (laugh)


Sorry, I did not know where to post it :-) Thanks!
I confirm every word  :-D
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Mandle on Fri 20/01/2017 00:08:35
Quote from: Mandle on Thu 19/01/2017 08:31:49
I feel the same way about the game, having also playtested it through a few times...

I just wish you would hire a better actor for the main character's voice... :P

I got a bit worried that people who do not know the back story of this "joke" might read it and think I was serious about the voice acting.

The "joke" is because CaptainD himself voices the main character (and I the robot mentioned in my next post), so it was just meant as a friendly dig.

The voice of Captain Disaster is actually perfect for the character and makes the game's humour all the more appealing.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: TheBitPriest on Fri 20/01/2017 18:46:09
CaptainD has done a fantastic job coordinating the voice acting for our game, and he has also really grown as an actor along the way.

Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Fri 20/01/2017 19:10:38
Okay to save getting all mushy and emotional in the game's release thread (coming soon people!), I would like to publicly thank TheBitPriest for his amazing hard work and dedication to the game.  Honestly there's no way it would have happened without him, sometimes I find myself thinking this is more his game than mine!

So, without further ado... THANK YOU BitPriest!

@Mandle - I'm hoping people would have realised you were joking, but I can guarantee there will be at least one person on GameJolt who tells me my voice acting sucks, there always is!  :grin:
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Cassiebsg on Fri 20/01/2017 19:39:16
Those are just Troll songs... (laugh)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Sat 11/03/2017 20:47:00
So... current status... Acts I & II are 100% complete and have been tested to within an inch of their lives.  So, we've decided to give you the original game experience - the full game - that we'd always intended to, instead of releasing the game in 2 parts.  Sure it will take us a bit more work but it will be so much more satisfying for you as the player, as well as ourselves as developers, to have the full game as nature intended. 

Act III is well in progress, and we're in a better position to move things forward than we have been for a while (in terms of real life issues and what have you).  I'm not putting a release date to this thing just yet, but... watch this space.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Slasher on Sun 12/03/2017 16:42:47
Great news mate (nod)

Waiting........................

slasher
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CrashPL on Tue 14/03/2017 17:49:35
2 acts for the price of one! Great news CaptainD, can't wait for the release date, then. :)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Tue 14/03/2017 22:19:02
Quote from: CrashPL on Tue 14/03/2017 17:49:35
2 acts for the price of one! Great news CaptainD, can't wait for the release date, then. :)

Actually 3 Acts - Acts 1 & 2 were going to be parcelled up as "Part One", and Act 3 would have been "Part Two".  But enough of that nonsense!  We will release the game as one glorious, homogeneous whole.

As for release date... haha nice try, but not getting that specific just yet.

For those who remember the demo, here's a quick look at how some of the old graphics have been revamped for the game proper:

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Da7_YNuSwyE/WMhqO6lPJTI/AAAAAAAAowE/D-CVuslV7VgAi6ulUI7zZ8I3bYhdAtuMgCLcB/s1600/Cockpit%2BDemo.png)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h9sNN3Ckark/WMhqWPyoC2I/AAAAAAAAowI/WKW1B8ntZDMhHltdoXafCwGKm8CS2sdewCLcB/s1600/Cockpit%2BFull.png)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: SilverSpook on Thu 16/03/2017 18:54:02
Lookin' fabulous man!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Mon 20/03/2017 19:33:31
Thanks SilverSpook!

Another before and after...

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vlRV1adgEdc/WNAsmAZzqwI/AAAAAAAAo1I/h-J84x6wcG8jej9Qg6wNlQ257oXp9ip9gCLcB/s640/Engine%2BDemo.png)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZSiLYH-Hx6c/WNAsmBmWflI/AAAAAAAAo1M/Tc_ZqC5B5scvyoTOxm70GZrpSCxudJwBQCLcB/s640/Engine%2BFull.png)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Thu 20/04/2017 14:54:24
Whilst work is progressing, just a quick teaser from an early dialogue in the game including a world exclusive listen to SinSin's awesome voicing of the Customs Official! :)



Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Slasher on Thu 20/04/2017 15:00:36
Nice work Capt... (nod)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Mandle on Thu 20/04/2017 16:29:43
That is the PERFECT voice for the customs officer!

That robot-DJ though....yeeesh... :P
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: Cassiebsg on Thu 20/04/2017 18:35:41
It's perfect fit!  (nod)

PS -Why does the CaptainD only move half his head while talking?  8-0
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Thu 20/04/2017 18:38:52
Quote from: slasher on Thu 20/04/2017 15:00:36
Nice work Capt... (nod)

Thanks mate!

Quote from: Mandle on Thu 20/04/2017 16:29:43
That is the PERFECT voice for the customs officer!

That robot-DJ though....yeeesh... :P

I had to work with what I could get...  :-D

Quote from: Cassiebsg on Thu 20/04/2017 18:35:41
It's perfect fit!  (nod)

PS -Why does the CaptainD only move half his head while talking?  8-0

He has a unique and highly specialised hair style, leading viewers to have this impression.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Wed 26/04/2017 18:33:08
Here's a very quick video from the game that probably only AGSers will get!


Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: SinSin on Mon 01/05/2017 14:46:20
Nice little teaser man :-D. Thanks for the comments on the voice work too guys.  :-D
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Mon 01/05/2017 23:28:00
One more (probably final for quite a while) teaser video.


Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Fri 19/05/2017 21:04:27
Okay one more video, I'm expecting the teaser trailer soon but in the meantime, here's a quick whiz around the ship and the first airing of WHAM's lovely voicing for the tetchy Ground Control alien:



Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: SilverSpook on Fri 19/05/2017 21:32:17
Nice job man!  Very retro-tastic.  The Jaws music for the shark is a nice touch also. :)
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Post by: Taxler Endiosk on Sat 20/05/2017 12:49:36
I think the Jaws "cameo" was something I added in for the demo -- I'm still weirdly proud of that little animation, my favourite is still the floating spinning pizza box though  (laugh)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Wed 24/05/2017 20:43:24
Teaser Trailer released!



Please give it some +1 / reshare love if you have a heart (if you don't have a heart, please do it anyway!  :grin:)
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Post by: CaptainD on Sun 28/05/2017 09:58:44
If anyone watched the trailer initially and the image quality was absolutely terrible, watch it again and it should be a lot better.  Seems to be a weird think that YouTube does, only properly sorting out its own processing of the vid after 24-28 hours.
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Post by: Startropy on Tue 30/05/2017 19:22:38
Yep I noticed that it takes several hours for YT to actually upload the trailer to HD quality. They'll give you the option to select HQ early but it won't be HQ.

Liked the vid, best of luck Cap. :)
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Post by: CaptainD on Mon 26/06/2017 10:07:24
Thanks Startropy!

Just a quick update - Act III is set to go out for initial testing within the next week, the game is playable from start to finish, all music assets are complete.  It takes nearly an hour and a half to complete the game even with skipping dialogues and cut scenes, not doing anything superfluous and knowing exactly what you're doing at every step of the game.  So the full game should give you some solid hours of puzzling.

Planning on putting a second Teaser Trailer out there sometime in the next few weeks while we work on honing Act III into its final state.
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Post by: AnasAbdin on Mon 26/06/2017 10:36:39
Great to hear! Can't wait to play 8-)
Looking forward the teaser too :)
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Post by: Cassiebsg on Mon 26/06/2017 18:58:27
Sounds like great news! (nod)
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Post by: Mandle on Mon 26/06/2017 23:37:27
Well done indeed, Cap!
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Post by: CrashPL on Fri 07/07/2017 08:49:35
A job well done, and a thumbs up from me as well, Captain! Can't wait to see the new teaser. :D
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Post by: SilverSpook on Sat 08/07/2017 05:37:55
Congrats man, I'm real excited for ya! :D
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Sat 08/07/2017 11:51:16
Thanks for your support guys! ;-D

Once our testers have completed enough of their psychological rehabilitation to send final feedback, we'll lock down puzzles, add a few extra hints in dialogues and descriptions as needed, and then it's full steam ahead getting this baby actually finished.  8-)
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Post by: CaptainD on Thu 09/11/2017 09:30:26
As we get ever closer to the actual release (not wanting to be too specific but we;''re still thinking in terms of 2017 unless something goes drastically wrong), it felt like time to allow players to have a peek into the overall plot.  Therefore a second teaser trailer has been released - hope you enjoy it!

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Post by: Gurok on Thu 09/11/2017 10:25:35
Wow, that kinda sucked me in there. The audio, direction and animation in this come together really well. Captain Disaster's (your?) narration is very clear and inviting. Better than the last one.
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Post by: CaptainD on Thu 09/11/2017 10:32:28
Quote from: Gurok on Thu 09/11/2017 10:25:35
Wow, that kinda sucked me in there. The audio, direction and animation in this come together really well. Captain Disaster's (your?) narration is very clear and inviting. Better than the last one.

Thanks!  Yes it is my voice with a very cheesy Brummie accent ;-D

I made several mistakes with the first trailer - things that seemed a good idea at the time but weren't - especially the opening with a blank screen for several seconds and narrating it myself in a faux dramatic voice.  I had a much stronger concept for this one and it turned into a better trailer - and definitely one that gives you more of a flavour of what the game will actually be like.  You live and learn I guess! :grin:  Thanks for watching!

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Post by: AnasAbdin on Thu 09/11/2017 12:55:22
Exciting news! Something about Captain Disaster is inviting. Besides the story and style, it's the amount of love put into it :)

Quote from: Gurok on Thu 09/11/2017 10:25:35
Captain Disaster's (your?) narration is very clear and inviting.

I know, I can't think of making a teaser without borrowing Dave's voice (laugh)
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Post by: CaptainD on Thu 09/11/2017 22:11:13
Thanks Anas - that means a lot to me coming from you, since I know how much love you pour into your own games!

For anyone just turning in, the new Teaser Trailer can be found in this post (http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=46085.msg636574614#msg636574614).
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Post by: Creamy on Thu 09/11/2017 22:50:16
Quotewe're still thinking in terms of 2017
Fingers crossed.

QuoteThanks!  Yes it is my voice with a very cheesy Brummie accent ;-D
Although my untrained ear doesn't catch all your words, I find your voice nice and easily recognizable - couldn't unhear you in Battlestar (laugh)
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Post by: dactylopus on Fri 10/11/2017 04:32:36
Very cool trailer, and glad to hear about the progress.
Quote from: Creamy on Thu 09/11/2017 22:50:16
Although my untrained ear doesn't catch all your words, I find your voice nice and easily recognizable
I felt the same, for me I think the EQ felt a bit off and the background music was drowning out some words.  But I did like the overall trailer and this is a game I am definitely still interested in playing.
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Post by: CaptainD on Fri 10/11/2017 08:53:36
Well Brummie was officially voted the UK's "least sexy accent" which considering some of the competition is some going!  My own bad impression of Brummie is probably even worse :-D

At any rate in the game itself the voicing, music and SFX all have independent volume controls, so hopefully that will help.  Glad you liked the trailer!

I remember a site saying about the demo - I can't quite remember now, I think the site was Polish or Turkish - said there was something "not quite right" / "a bit worrying" about the voice.  Of course with this character, that's kind of the point - he's not actually stupid, more goofy and clueless at times, prone to doing bizarre things.  So I hope that will actually come through in the game and not simply have people thinking "well this voice acting is weird!"...
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Post by: KyriakosCH on Fri 10/11/2017 10:10:28
Just had to say that the title of your game is awesome! 8-)
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Post by: CaptainD on Fri 10/11/2017 13:24:44
Quote from: KyriakosCH on Fri 10/11/2017 10:10:28
Just had to say that the title of your game is awesome! 8-)

Haha thanks mate.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
Post by: CaptainD on Tue 28/11/2017 22:16:34
Well that's it.  The very final test build has gone off to the team. :shocked: :cheesy:
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Post by: Cassiebsg on Wed 29/11/2017 16:16:22
Yuuuu uuuu.... the end is near! the end is near! :-D

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Post by: TheBitPriest on Tue 05/12/2017 11:51:49
It's been a wild ride! Dave and I have designed/redesigned, set a course/reversed that course, engaged/disengaged, formed an away team, beamed down to the planet, lost a few ensign, decided it was a wasted trip, apologized to their families, sent flowers... all of it, over and over again.

The end result may not be perfect, but we truly hope that the players will be entertained! 
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Post by: Mandle on Tue 05/12/2017 15:37:09
I've just finished playing through the game once again for testing and I must say that it is AWESOME!!!

And also that I still had to refigure out how to do several puzzles even though I've played the game quite a few times...

But I never felt that the puzzles were unfair after cracking them again (some are quite tough though to the point where I almost sent a bug report)

This is a well-crafted game dosed full of love by its creators and destined to become an AGS classic, and perhaps a classic of the general adventure game genre!

Best of luck with the release!
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Post by: CaptainD on Thu 07/12/2017 12:17:47
Testing is going well - btw congratulations to Mandle for finding the weirdest bug so far! :grin: - looks like we're still on track for delivering the game this month.  More news soon...
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Post by: SinSin on Tue 12/12/2017 08:12:01
*Braces for impact.

Can't wait to see the end product here. I've waited soo long   :)
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Post by: CrashPL on Tue 12/12/2017 08:21:28
Quote from: CaptainD on Thu 07/12/2017 12:17:47
looks like we're still on track for delivering the game this month.

Excellent news! Hoping everything goes well. :D
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Post by: Satsubatsu on Thu 14/12/2017 20:10:07
Neat indeed! Loving this.
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Post by: Mandle on Fri 15/12/2017 06:23:44
Quote from: CaptainD on Thu 07/12/2017 12:17:47
congratulations to Mandle for finding the weirdest bug so far! :grin:

Naw, characters walking around with cropped squares of the background following them is just something that happens in Captain Disaster's universe. I mean, they have talking food and all!
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Post by: CaptainD on Fri 22/12/2017 15:23:51
Did someone say we've announced a release date?

Yes, someone did!

Er... it was me.

Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots will be released on 29th December 2017 on Itch and GameJolt!
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Post by: AnasAbdin on Fri 22/12/2017 15:50:59
(laugh) (laugh) (laugh) (laugh) (laugh) (laugh)
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Post by: Cassiebsg on Fri 22/12/2017 15:56:33
Awesome! Not long to wait now. (nod)
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Post by: Taxler Endiosk on Fri 22/12/2017 20:56:09
Quote from: CaptainD on Fri 22/12/2017 15:23:51
Did someone say we've announced a release date?

Yes, someone did!

Er... it was me.

Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots will be released on 29th December 2017 on Itch and GameJolt!
Great!! 8-) Congratulations to Team Disaster!
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Post by: CaptainD on Wed 27/12/2017 21:14:57
Thanks everyone!

2 days to go :shocked::shocked::shocked::shocked::shocked::shocked::shocked:

Just to add officially that Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots is being released jointly by Team Disaster and Stone Spring Studios, and we have signed an agreement to work on future Captain Disaster games.

Friday, people!  THIS Friday!! :wink:
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Post by: Stupot on Wed 27/12/2017 23:25:55
Nice one. What's Stone Spring Studios?
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Post by: TheBitPriest on Thu 28/12/2017 00:10:07
Stone Spring Studios is the name I gave to an umbrella company for my game development efforts. :-D

No big deal...

But what IS a big deal is that the final distributable was just sent to CaptainD! I sincerely hope everyone enjoys the game!
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Post by: SinSin on Fri 29/12/2017 00:56:09
Oooooooh I cannot wait!!
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Post by: CaptainD on Fri 29/12/2017 07:18:37
Today's the day!!!

Watch this space... :wink:
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Post by: Click'd on Fri 29/12/2017 07:21:00
Quote from: CaptainD on Fri 29/12/2017 07:18:37
Watch this space... :wink:
Space. The final frontier. These are the voyages...
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Post by: CaptainD on Fri 29/12/2017 07:55:07
Quote from: ClickClickClick on Fri 29/12/2017 07:21:00
Quote from: CaptainD on Fri 29/12/2017 07:18:37
Watch this space... :wink:
Space. The final frontier. These are the voyages...

:-D

However.... gah... the game won't be available on GameJolt immediately (I know Cassie will be so upset about this! (laugh))  There's a bit of a delay in me being able to set up my Marketplace account there (I know, I should have sorted that out earlier... but, you know, Disaster and all that...)
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Post by: CaptainD on Fri 29/12/2017 08:03:53
Okay... I can't quite believe this myself, but... my absolutely final post on this particular thread!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LotUDjZQdY

The game is now available at https://captaind.itch.io/captain-disaster-in-death-has-a-million-stomping-boots

Completed Game Announcement post coming soon.
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Post by: Click'd on Fri 29/12/2017 08:41:37
Your signature still says "coming soon"
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Post by: CaptainD on Fri 29/12/2017 08:44:05
Quote from: ClickClickClick on Fri 29/12/2017 08:41:37
Your signature still says "coming soon"

Okay NOW this is my final post in this thread! :-D
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Post by: Darth Mandarb on Fri 29/12/2017 12:48:46
Say it isn't so :-\ and YAY (laugh)!!

I am having a hard time imagining the GiP without this thread poppin' up occasionally!

A very large congratulations (to you and your team) on the game's completion!

I look forward to playing it.

With a sad, but proud, heart I turn the key...