Post by: CrashPL on 22 Jun 2014, 20:49
(https://40.media.tumblr.com/5a52a3d009b0c7015364b96405b2d98e/tumblr_nlhda0GNzv1sxws2ko1_1280.png)
Her mother's hatchday is just around the corner and Zniw, a young, yellow, female dinosaur, tries to find the ultimate gift! However, due to some unfortunate events, Zniw ends up far, far away from her hometown of Wajapulka. Now, armed with a sharp tongue, lack of navigational skills, and some knowledge from travel brochures, Zniw is desperately trying to find her way home... When she accidentally stumbles in on a major problem in the neighbouring village!
So how about it, will you help Zniw on her journey?
The story presented in the game serves as a prequel to Karolina Twardosz's yet-to-be released comic book "Zid, Zniw and Others".
>> Features:
* dinosaurs! (without lasers, but still!)
* no gore, blood or any nasty stuff, fun for everyone, regardless of their age
* 640x480 cartoon visuals created by Karolina 'Twarda' Twardosz (http://twarda8.deviantart.com/)
* easy to use verb-coin gui implemented
* a mini-map system, showing your current location, visited places, as well as locations where you dropped an important item
* built-in encyclopedia of game's lore, describing the characters and visited places
* unlockable rewards system, packed with goodies like concept art and minigames
Updates and links:
>> Animation samples:
>> The team:
* Game/tools programming/scripting - CrashPL
* Art & animations - Twarda
* Game & character design - Twarda
* Additional art/design - CrashPL
* Music composer - Problem
>> Technical details:
AGS v3.4 - 32-bit Direct3D 9 game, 640x480.
>> Estimated release date:
Somewhere in 2018
(you can also check our tumblr accounts for several updates, regarding the game, using the 'ctgame' (the codename of the game) tag:
Twarda's tumblr (http://twarda.tumblr.com/tagged/ctgame)
CrashPL's tumblr (http://crashpl.tumblr.com/tagged/ctgame)
Twarda's twitter (https://twitter.com/Twarda8)
CrashPL's twitter (https://twitter.com/kurasiupl)
Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ZniwAdventure)
And well... we do really hope you enjoyed it so far! :-D Any feedback always appreciated!
Her mother's hatchday is just around the corner and Zniw, a young, yellow, female dinosaur, tries to find the ultimate gift! However, due to some unfortunate events, Zniw ends up far, far away from her hometown of Wajapulka. Now, armed with a sharp tongue, lack of navigational skills, and some knowledge from travel brochures, Zniw is desperately trying to find her way home... When she accidentally stumbles in on a major problem in the neighbouring village!
So how about it, will you help Zniw on her journey?
The story presented in the game serves as a prequel to Karolina Twardosz's yet-to-be released comic book "Zid, Zniw and Others".
>> Features:
* dinosaurs! (without lasers, but still!)
* no gore, blood or any nasty stuff, fun for everyone, regardless of their age
* 640x480 cartoon visuals created by Karolina 'Twarda' Twardosz (http://twarda8.deviantart.com/)
* easy to use verb-coin gui implemented
* a mini-map system, showing your current location, visited places, as well as locations where you dropped an important item
* built-in encyclopedia of game's lore, describing the characters and visited places
* unlockable rewards system, packed with goodies like concept art and minigames
Updates and links:
Zniw Adventure now has its own Steam page! (https://store.steampowered.com/app/904750/Zniw_Adventure/)
New AGS database demo version! (http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/site/games/game/1925/)
(http://media.indiedb.com/images/global/indiedb.png) (http://www.indiedb.com/games/zid-zniw-chronicles-zniw-adventure)
Zid & Zniw Chronicles: Zniw Adventure IndieDB page (http://www.indiedb.com/games/zid-zniw-chronicles-zniw-adventure)
>> New game trailer (24.12.2017):
>> Screenshots:New AGS database demo version! (http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/site/games/game/1925/)
(http://media.indiedb.com/images/global/indiedb.png) (http://www.indiedb.com/games/zid-zniw-chronicles-zniw-adventure)
Zid & Zniw Chronicles: Zniw Adventure IndieDB page (http://www.indiedb.com/games/zid-zniw-chronicles-zniw-adventure)
>> New game trailer (24.12.2017):
The home is far, far away, Zniw...
(http://i.imgur.com/E5kL8ou.png)
Some characters you will meet will be helpful...
(http://i.imgur.com/UgVnyxi.png)
Others...well, not so much.
(http://i.imgur.com/MU4lGSa.png)
But using your wit, cunning and intelligence...
(http://i.imgur.com/CXIzysT.png)
...and your (almost nonexistent) knowledge about the savage lands...
(http://i.imgur.com/R7Qqgrp.png)
...I'm sure you will figure something out!
(http://i.imgur.com/YfqlX6P.png)
And let's hope you won't end as a tasty treat for a larger predator...
(http://i.imgur.com/StzBiU4.png)
...or unintentionally anger the local fauna!
(http://33.media.tumblr.com/7d36aa889d52b8540ed840903af230e3/tumblr_n9hhfiNwCa1qk8ukco5_r3_1280.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/E5kL8ou.png)
Some characters you will meet will be helpful...
(http://i.imgur.com/UgVnyxi.png)
Others...well, not so much.
(http://i.imgur.com/MU4lGSa.png)
But using your wit, cunning and intelligence...
(http://i.imgur.com/CXIzysT.png)
...and your (almost nonexistent) knowledge about the savage lands...
(http://i.imgur.com/R7Qqgrp.png)
...I'm sure you will figure something out!
(http://i.imgur.com/YfqlX6P.png)
And let's hope you won't end as a tasty treat for a larger predator...
(http://i.imgur.com/StzBiU4.png)
...or unintentionally anger the local fauna!
(http://33.media.tumblr.com/7d36aa889d52b8540ed840903af230e3/tumblr_n9hhfiNwCa1qk8ukco5_r3_1280.png)
>> Animation samples:
(http://31.media.tumblr.com/689410d610b4466625e66e29f97be4e5/tumblr_n5qhtdtKV41qk8ukco2_250.gif)(http://38.media.tumblr.com/4d1a11890d1dd6dd4e9579041fe61ef4/tumblr_n5qhtdtKV41qk8ukco4_250.gif)(http://38.media.tumblr.com/8d37ffb03b30af781e6e5592ed1509fe/tumblr_n5qhtdtKV41qk8ukco3_250.gif)
(http://38.media.tumblr.com/e03593786c31ba5bf11a8639eaaf273b/tumblr_n5qhtdtKV41qk8ukco5_r1_1280.gif)(http://38.media.tumblr.com/126166a45401261c853a62f066c7d1b8/tumblr_n9hhfiNwCa1qk8ukco4_r2_250.gif)
(http://38.media.tumblr.com/e03593786c31ba5bf11a8639eaaf273b/tumblr_n5qhtdtKV41qk8ukco5_r1_1280.gif)(http://38.media.tumblr.com/126166a45401261c853a62f066c7d1b8/tumblr_n9hhfiNwCa1qk8ukco4_r2_250.gif)
>> The team:
* Game/tools programming/scripting - CrashPL
* Art & animations - Twarda
* Game & character design - Twarda
* Additional art/design - CrashPL
* Music composer - Problem
>> Technical details:
AGS v3.4 - 32-bit Direct3D 9 game, 640x480.
>> Estimated release date:
Somewhere in 2018
(you can also check our tumblr accounts for several updates, regarding the game, using the 'ctgame' (the codename of the game) tag:
Twarda's tumblr (http://twarda.tumblr.com/tagged/ctgame)
CrashPL's tumblr (http://crashpl.tumblr.com/tagged/ctgame)
Twarda's twitter (https://twitter.com/Twarda8)
CrashPL's twitter (https://twitter.com/kurasiupl)
Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ZniwAdventure)
And well... we do really hope you enjoyed it so far! :-D Any feedback always appreciated!
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Post by: AprilSkies on 22 Jun 2014, 21:54
Terrific work!
Post by: Stupot on 22 Jun 2014, 22:14
But... How do you pronounce Zniw?
Post by: Matt Frith on 22 Jun 2014, 22:23
Post by: Tabata on 22 Jun 2014, 22:51
This game looks really like "my blue cup of tea" (nod)
Lots of luck for this cute project.
(http://www.smileyvault.com/albums/userpics/12962/goodluck.gif)
Post by: selmiak on 22 Jun 2014, 22:58
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Post by: Fitz on 23 Jun 2014, 07:53
Also: rodacy bo boju!
Post by: CrashPL on 23 Jun 2014, 21:54
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But... How do you pronounce Zniw?
Well, I know, it may sound a bit confusing for non-polish speakers. ;) You see, in polish you pronounce it as you read it. In English I guess it should sound like the word "sniff", but with softer 'z', instead of 's'.
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Will this be a kid-friendly game? If so, I have a little guy who is going to love it.
Yes! We're aiming at an all-ages-friendly game, without any unnecessary blood or swear words. You know, just pure fun for everyone. :D
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Also: rodacy bo boju!
Jak najbardziej! Zawsze miło spotkać rodaka na angielskojęzycznym forum. ;)
--
In other news we hope to release a playable demo of the first act (Scattered Woods) soon (after I iron out some smaller bugs, and code some more features)!
Post by: Daniel Thomas on 25 Jun 2014, 07:56
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Post by: CrashPL on 08 Jul 2014, 22:17
The encyclopedia view, it will cover most of the game lore, including seen places, items and characters.
(http://i.imgur.com/nMiCVQ9.png)
This poor little (stuck) Ankylosaurus will surely need our help
(http://i.imgur.com/bogkxHN.png)
Of course no indie game would be complete without some kind of an 8-bit mockup/homage. Here you will have glorious 8-bit minigames!
(http://i.imgur.com/9wY61bk.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/nMiCVQ9.png)
This poor little (stuck) Ankylosaurus will surely need our help
(http://i.imgur.com/bogkxHN.png)
Of course no indie game would be complete without some kind of an 8-bit mockup/homage. Here you will have glorious 8-bit minigames!
(http://i.imgur.com/9wY61bk.png)
And a little bit of lovely character concept arts, from the talented Karolina:
Merd the elder turtle
(http://i.imgur.com/0xElf7d.jpg)
S. Snake
(http://i.imgur.com/uhw8TPu.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/0xElf7d.jpg)
S. Snake
(http://i.imgur.com/uhw8TPu.jpg)
Post by: Kasander on 09 Jul 2014, 17:30
On a side note, I can't help noticing the Polish branch of AGS is growing & getting stronger year by year... Way to go, way to go!
Post by: Fitz on 09 Jul 2014, 21:19
And yeah, there seem to be quite a few of us Polanders here -- and a few more AGS-savvy folks out there (http://www.przygodoskop.pl/forum/viewforum.php?f=16), too :)
Post by: Gribbler on 09 Jul 2014, 22:31
Polskie gry są jednak najlepsze :D
Post by: AprilSkies on 10 Jul 2014, 08:52
I love to have on my puter that kind of things.
Again great work!
Post by: Kasander on 10 Jul 2014, 11:31
I don't think I know the book you're talking about, Kasander (not like I know many, either), but it reminds me of a French cartoon Ovide in some way. I smell a degree in Arts here.It took me a while, but I've managed to find them. (https://www.google.pl/search?q=tydzie%C5%84+przyg%C3%B3d+w+afryce&client=firefox-a&hs=Gyr&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&tbm=isch&source=lnms&sa=X&ei=C2C-U63pIIau7Abg2ICgCQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1152&bih=560) The books were about a bunch of animal friends having adventures in Africa (it seems there was some animated film series, too). I guess the animals and exotic locations in Zniw Adventure rang the bell with me. It's strange how childhood memories get photoshopped as time passes. I remembered those books as much more vibrant and colorful than they really were (on the other hand, that Ovide show still looks great!). One can only applaud Twarda's skills, her backgrounds alone easily surpass the ones in books.
Hey, I didn't know about that Polish AGS forum, thanks for the link! :)
Post by: CrashPL on 26 Jul 2014, 10:58
Since you liked the concept sketches this much, lemme show you how Twarda does some magic, turning a rough sketch into the final image...
(http://i.imgur.com/XXfCevS.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/3MkgFHZ.png)
...as well as some of the design sketches of the environment and the gameflow!
(http://i.imgur.com/ufuSSjF.png)
And now some more animations - here's a test of the waterfall animation, near the Great River...
(http://i.imgur.com/C73x6la.gif)
...and our friendly neighbourhood
(http://i.imgur.com/obiWTrd.gif)
(http://i.imgur.com/oHZhzUx.gif)
Here's also an image (http://i.imgur.com/bp2um1E.png) showing all location artworks of the act 1 of scene 2. No direct image, as I don't want to spoil anything, click on your own risk. :D Well, we hope you like it so far!(http://i.imgur.com/oHZhzUx.gif)
Post by: CrashPL on 18 Sep 2014, 22:13
>> Zniw Adventure demo playthrough (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLGQN5e9Jpc) <<
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Post by: Tabata on 19 Sep 2014, 17:33
(http://s14.directupload.net/images/user/140716/6rzwlhtx.gif)
Can't wait to start playing it myself - great job!
Post by: AprilSkies on 19 Sep 2014, 18:31
It's not so good tho...
KIDDING!!
IT KICKS As..... um... better not to us that word.... IT'S AMAZING!
Post by: CrashPL on 08 Oct 2014, 21:11
>>Zniw Adventure demo r318 (https://www.sendspace.com/file/0e57hs) (also included in the first post)
The demo throws the player right into action, as it begins in the isolated area of Scattered Woods, and finishes on the east bank of Rivenn-na, essentially being some sort of a tutorial level, helping the player familiarize with the controls, the GUIs and game mechanics (encyclopedia, extras, mini-map, hunger etc.).
If you encounter any problems with running the demo, please read the System requirements/before you begin and Troubleshooting sections in "Read me first!.txt", as your question might've already been answered! Also be sure to check the mouse/keyboard controls, to make your quest easier! A complete walkthrough is also in the archive (both the non-spoiler pebble locations, and the full walkthrough).
The game is very custom code heavy, and I'm aware I might have overlooked some things. If you encounter a bug or an oddity, please let me know via PM!
And... as always, hope you enjoy it! :D
Post by: Cassiebsg on 08 Oct 2014, 22:21
Really nice demo! I throughly enjoyed it. :)
Think I found a bug though, will PM details.
It would be nice if once you pickup an item from the backpack, it did not close automatically (as it makes it hard to try using stuff on other stuff). Unless there's no point trying to use items on items?
Also consider adding the right mouse click to close the encyclopedia and menu GUIs as well. Think it would add a bit to game play flow, specially since you need to go to the menu to open the encyclopedia and extras. Maybe you could add a keyboard button to open it?
Otherwise loved it! :D
Keep up the great work!
Post by: CrashPL on 08 Oct 2014, 23:10
Also thanks for the suggestions! Yeah, in the demo version there is no item combining (minus the one in the Scattered Woods, but it's before getting a backpack), so we haven't thought about it, but you're correct, it would become quite painful later, for the backpack to auto close, when there's some item combining needed. I'll have to ask Twarda if lots of using-item-on-item-inside-inventory actions are planned for the upcoming locations, and we'll see what to do with the inventory. ;)
And I will also add the right-click close to other GUIs as well in the next demo revision. :) We're really glad you enjoyed it! :D
Post by: Tabata on 09 Oct 2014, 03:11
I love the characters, their animation and all those different facial expressions.
This will become such a wonderful game – great work! (http://s14.directupload.net/images/user/140725/szfvukaj.gif)
Post by: CrashPL on 21 Oct 2014, 23:22
Also I updated the download link for the demo, as that stupid sendspace and their adware was driving me nuts, the version 6 demo is now available from my dropbox (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/60890215/ZADemoV6.zip). ;)
Post by: CrashPL on 23 Nov 2014, 17:21
Also a reminder - demo version of the game is available for download. (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/60890215/ZADemoV6.zip) :)
Enjoying the scenery at the Rivenn-na waterfall:
(https://38.media.tumblr.com/f1c4ed44d218c5b82f66b9a8beadef61/tumblr_nfi4vrMXwv1sxws2ko1_1280.png)
"Gee, it's kinda dark...":
(https://33.media.tumblr.com/170d74c9f5adfd542fe6e94653b4d57f/tumblr_nfi4vrMXwv1sxws2ko2_1280.png)
(https://38.media.tumblr.com/f1c4ed44d218c5b82f66b9a8beadef61/tumblr_nfi4vrMXwv1sxws2ko1_1280.png)
"Gee, it's kinda dark...":
(https://33.media.tumblr.com/170d74c9f5adfd542fe6e94653b4d57f/tumblr_nfi4vrMXwv1sxws2ko2_1280.png)
Post by: AprilSkies on 23 Nov 2014, 18:20
Post by: aikex222 on 25 Nov 2014, 17:01
hope everything good happen to this project and continue the great work. :wink:
Post by: CrashPL on 07 Dec 2014, 17:01
Quote from: AprilSkies
Now I figured out that I like a lot the gfx style 'casue it is so Franco-belgian school comics!Well, we grew up with comics like TinTin or Asterix & Obelix (or polish ones, like Kajko i Kokosz), so that would explain a whole lot. :grin:
Post by: mkennedy on 08 Dec 2014, 01:17
Hey, thanks a bunch aikex222! Hope you enjoyed it. :DQuote from: AprilSkiesNow I figured out that I like a lot the gfx style 'casue it is so Franco-belgian school comics!Well, we grew up with comics like TinTin or Asterix & Obelix (or polish ones, like Kajko i Kokosz), so that would explain a whole lot. :grin:
The graphics style kind of reminds me of the "Rocko's Modern Life" cartoon from Nickelodeon.
Post by: MiteWiseacreLives! on 14 Dec 2014, 21:30
The artwork looks fantastic! I also liked the style of the speech bubbles and GUI's, you can tell a lot of love went into the interface. I found the music nicely relaxing, very enjoyable. Doesn't sound like too much longer to wait for the full game ;-D.
Post by: CrashPL on 16 Dec 2014, 21:56
As for more updates: the third location is finished gameplay-wise, now scripting the cutscenes (the Troodons, man! You just can't trust those little jumping bastards... As you might've guessed from the earlier screenshots (http://33.media.tumblr.com/7d36aa889d52b8540ed840903af230e3/tumblr_n9hhfiNwCa1qk8ukco5_r3_1280.png) ;)), while Twarda does a nice job with the artworks of the fourth one!
(http://i.imgur.com/tTxnLlp.gif)
Post by: CrashPL on 21 Dec 2014, 21:55
"As Zniw makes one step forward, something (literally) pushes her two steps back. Now, even more further away from her home (and nearly drowned), Zniw finds herself lost in a maze-like system of caves, full of glowing (and dangerous) thingamajigs. While the caves are surely looking lovely in the dark...
(http://40.media.tumblr.com/47ee431cd0dbb8162d0c14609c4f7a9e/tumblr_ngy9igJinE1qk8ukco1_1280.png)
...it would be very advised to get a light source, before venturing into the depths of the Undercaves!
(http://41.media.tumblr.com/19e77ab312cad8cf6819e5ae845ef2b2/tumblr_ngy9igJinE1qk8ukco2_1280.png)
What secrets lie within the rocky walls the great unknown?"
(http://40.media.tumblr.com/47ee431cd0dbb8162d0c14609c4f7a9e/tumblr_ngy9igJinE1qk8ukco1_1280.png)
...it would be very advised to get a light source, before venturing into the depths of the Undercaves!
(http://41.media.tumblr.com/19e77ab312cad8cf6819e5ae845ef2b2/tumblr_ngy9igJinE1qk8ukco2_1280.png)
What secrets lie within the rocky walls the great unknown?"
Post by: CrashPL on 19 Mar 2015, 22:44
First of all we're very happy to announce that finally, after several months, the logo and the title has been finalized! The game, from now on, shall be known as...
(https://40.media.tumblr.com/5a52a3d009b0c7015364b96405b2d98e/tumblr_nlhda0GNzv1sxws2ko1_1280.png)
In other news - the cave area is almost finished! And from now on all of the updates won't feature any details regarding the characters and locations, as we want to avoid any possible spoilers.
(https://40.media.tumblr.com/ad8ae03914b0a70abbe394aa0b0bcd99/tumblr_nlhd8pdh601sxws2ko1_1280.png)
(https://40.media.tumblr.com/08c7d84221ff727b00a831027e002ac1/tumblr_nlhd8pdh601sxws2ko2_1280.png)
(https://40.media.tumblr.com/08c7d84221ff727b00a831027e002ac1/tumblr_nlhd8pdh601sxws2ko2_1280.png)
Also - we're working on the V7 version of Z&ZC: ZA demo, which will features a whole lot of improvements and fixes, which were suggested by the helpful community of AGS and the other players! But wait, there's more - it will feature several new interactions and animations/cutscenes as well! Just be patient and wait a lil' longer... for the meantime have this animation loop of Zniw being hit with a stick, which will also find its way to V7 demo:
(http://38.media.tumblr.com/e0e8c129d53182926b018e2708aee576/tumblr_nj0bynCPoD1qk8ukco3_r2_400.gif)
And, as always - hope you enjoy! :D
Post by: Fitz on 20 Mar 2015, 07:33
Post by: CrashPL on 05 Apr 2015, 09:41
How's the Easter Holidays for you, guys? Becuase they sure are exticing for us. Why? Well, because Z&ZC: Zniw Adventure is now on IndieDB! (http://www.indiedb.com/games/zid-zniw-chronicles-zniw-adventure) It will surely make posting larger updates (as well as demo versions) much easier.
(http://media.indiedb.com/images/global/indiedb.png) (http://www.indiedb.com/games/zid-zniw-chronicles-zniw-adventure)
Speaking of demos... to celebrate the occasion, we decided to release a V7 version of Zniw Adventure public demo (http://www.indiedb.com/games/zid-zniw-chronicles-zniw-adventure/downloads/zid-zniw-chronicles-zniw-adventure-v7-demo). It isn't any longer, than the previos version, but it features some new, updated or fixed content, some even suggested by fellow AGS users or other players.
Download the demo here! (http://www.indiedb.com/games/zid-zniw-chronicles-zniw-adventure/downloads/zid-zniw-chronicles-zniw-adventure-v7-demo)
(dropbox link, in case IndieDB's mirrors won't be available atm) (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/60890215/ZADemoV7.zip)
Here's a list of new things:
We're very glad so many of you supported this project - keep being awesome, guys! It really keeps us highly motivated. :D
Post by: xzebx on 29 May 2015, 16:44
Post by: Blondbraid on 31 May 2015, 22:08
refreshing choice for a main character. The game looks like a rounder and friendlier version of the movie The land before time.
What's not to like?
Post by: CrashPL on 01 Jun 2015, 17:07
game released yet ?
Not yet. ;) We're more-or-less halfway done, as the fun part of the story begins now. At this pace we're expecting to release the game either mid-late or late 2015.
And thank you for the kind words, Blondbraid! Expect a bigger update soon, stay tuned! :D
Post by: CrashPL on 02 Jun 2015, 21:41
But first of all - I added Z&ZC: Zniw Adventure demo to the AGS game database, so you might visit the game there as well!
(http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/site/games/game/1925/)
And now - the story. Right then, continuing where we left off...
(http://media.indiedb.com/images/members/4/3070/3070000/profile/scr1.PNG)
Currently our brave heroine wanders through the (mostly) unexplored, vast and dangerous caverns of the Undercave. However there's much more than it meets the eye, as this place isn't really just a series of labyrinth-like connected caves - it hold one truly remarkable secret... soon enough you might find out what exactly lies in the mysterious chambers of the Undercave!
(http://media.indiedb.com/images/members/4/3070/3070000/profile/scr2.PNG)
(http://media.indiedb.com/images/members/4/3070/3070000/profile/scr3.PNG)
(http://media.indiedb.com/images/members/4/3070/3070000/profile/scr3.PNG)
...now we're going to have a hard time selecting the screenshots for public from the later areas in the game, as we really might post a minor/major spoiler. :D
And now a little bit of nice things - we received first Zniw fan-arts! Thanks a bunch Drrrakonis (http://drrrakonis.tumblr.com/) and Meg Comb (http://combforart.tumblr.com/)! (click to view full-size image)
(https://41.media.tumblr.com/d5f0e37e992ec5bdb9f81ce95d12ea90/tumblr_npc3ur30Sf1sxws2ko1_250.png) (http://40.media.tumblr.com/89e56725f4a0f5d3cec7b97bb9b345c9/tumblr_nn4ipmvqDC1t0dxrho1_1280.png) (https://41.media.tumblr.com/05c0cb039a69989d1a6880265d26b75e/tumblr_npc3ur30Sf1sxws2ko2_250.png) (http://41.media.tumblr.com/c4ef8b2f40ccea4063fbb4c9b9a19a94/tumblr_np2rbe9Szi1si4i9yo5_1280.png)
That's it for now, hope you enjoy and stay tuned for later updates! :D
Post by: CrashPL on 02 Aug 2015, 11:40
I managed to find enough free time to sit down and completely redo the speech bubbles for dialogues (once again!). However it was worth it, as now it's even easier to align the text, and create translations (I'm not using the standard AGS dialogue mechanism, did my own one) - and so one of the most requested features on all polish forums/boards will finally be possible - Zniw Adventure will be also available in Polish!
(https://40.media.tumblr.com/e6869ec596d14ed8fb6d471196635526/tumblr_nrleel0Tz11u4mjv4o1_1280.png)
(https://41.media.tumblr.com/7e467f820669bcd5d1c1453938d18eb0/tumblr_nrleel0Tz11u4mjv4o2_1280.png)
(https://41.media.tumblr.com/7e467f820669bcd5d1c1453938d18eb0/tumblr_nrleel0Tz11u4mjv4o2_1280.png)
And also, as a bonus, here's how the comic I mentioned in the very first post, decipting the adventures of Zid and Zniw, as well as several other characters, looks like. We're really having a lot of source material to work with!
(https://40.media.tumblr.com/16cb3fd607df40a6cdede2ed2b5ec1f9/tumblr_nsga5iLJeT1sxws2ko1_1280.png)
Here's the game's design document as well. :D As I worked in the game industry before, we're trying to be as professional, as we can be.
(https://36.media.tumblr.com/7892fb99dbacf887c4ce447d0fe9bdb6/tumblr_nsga5iLJeT1sxws2ko2_1280.png)
And that's it for now, I hope you will keep looking foward to another updates. :) Here, have a gif from the Undercave as well. Cheers!
(http://31.media.tumblr.com/b9870b0e5fb7ef9ef97e76b601ad1ca7/tumblr_nsf5xjc2VZ1u4mjv4o1_1280.gif)
Post by: Stupot on 02 Aug 2015, 12:53
I played the demo a little while back and was super impressed. Good to see you're still hard at work :-)
I don't know if you know, but Zniw got mentioned on this month's Following Freeware on Adventuregamers (http://www.adventuregamers.com/articles/view/29038/page3) despite it only being a demo (which I'm not sure the author realised, but glad to see it in there).
Post by: Mathias on 03 Aug 2015, 10:49
Post by: CrashPL on 06 Aug 2015, 09:21
Thanks for the kind words! :D Yesterday we managed to finish the Undercave and start another location, the caverns are so far the biggest (and possibly most important plot-wise) place in the game!
As for the feature - well, I suppose they really didn't realise it's both only a demo, and most likely not a freeware title, but I'm glad as well, and hope they enjoyed it. ;)
Post by: CrashPL on 10 Oct 2015, 11:05
- First of all - Z&ZC: Zniw Adventure now has it's own Facebook page! (https://www.facebook.com/ZniwAdventure) Feel free to like and follow us there, if you enjoy our work.
- We’re currently busy creating two more locations for our little Zniw to visit! The game gets bigger and bigger, everyday we’re getting one step closer to the completion!
(http://41.media.tumblr.com/e4f35bce415450ccaf045ec15f481c51/tumblr_nvyxt8a4mx1u4mjv4o1_1280.png)
(http://40.media.tumblr.com/0a1a40057e760e23713074857d4a772c/tumblr_nvyxt8a4mx1u4mjv4o2_1280.png)
(http://40.media.tumblr.com/0a1a40057e760e23713074857d4a772c/tumblr_nvyxt8a4mx1u4mjv4o2_1280.png)
- Also, we're not forgetting about the existing ones - for example, the beginning of the game in the full version will be much longer and polished, than in the demo - you will be able to visit familiar locations... in a different time and setting!
(http://40.media.tumblr.com/cfad30fd570f2fc8ece2d52bc82c4e1a/tumblr_nvyxt8a4mx1u4mjv4o3_1280.png)
And that's all we had to say today, hope you liked our little update. :D
Twarda & Crash
Post by: AnasAbdin on 10 Oct 2015, 11:16
Zniw is like a comic book, cartoon and a game all in one 8-)
Post by: Cassiebsg on 10 Oct 2015, 14:20
Keep up the great work, and good luck in reaching the goal.
Post by: MiteWiseacreLives! on 10 Oct 2015, 15:17
Post by: CrashPL on 20 Dec 2015, 18:39
(https://40.media.tumblr.com/f17ce4af6b9b17abb519f30ca0dd64e9/tumblr_nzo50d4OZz1sxws2ko6_1280.png)
And about the game update... well, we already showed you the forest, the riverside, the jungle, the caverns or underground passage. So why not something totally different today? Meet the varied inhabitants of the dinosaur village! (along with the animation samples, woo).
(https://41.media.tumblr.com/076471bacc9180f6526361c801a801c3/tumblr_nzo50d4OZz1sxws2ko2_1280.png)
The granary houses all sorts of different dinosaurs... some are simply mesmerized by the pile of disgusting worms, other just focus on chewing.
(https://40.media.tumblr.com/0a520deb223c5c7b227bc0515ea8e3d3/tumblr_nzo50d4OZz1sxws2ko1_1280.png)
And just like in real life, some will be very annoyed by seeing a total stranger marching around their home.
And, as promised, some animation samples. Did you know we already have more than 1000 frames of animation for different characters/backgrounds alone, not counting GUIs and other stuff? Thank the heavens the engine supports 27 000 more sprites!
(https://49.media.tumblr.com/21efe6a7e372317a4e0aae364b0118f6/tumblr_nzo50d4OZz1sxws2ko3_250.gif)(https://45.media.tumblr.com/714bbf8ab71b010ca9db93c0230baef8/tumblr_nzo50d4OZz1sxws2ko5_250.gif)(https://49.media.tumblr.com/2a1a4cb0e751d69e081b68d044358de4/tumblr_nzo50d4OZz1sxws2ko4_250.gif)
Aaaaand that's all for now, see you in 2016! :D (hopefully we'll announce a release date of Zniw Adventure soon!)
If you'd like to see smaller, but more frequent updates, feel free to visit the Zniw Adventure Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ZniwAdventure). :)
Post by: Stupot on 24 Dec 2015, 13:07
Merry Xmas to you all :-)
Post by: CrashPL on 17 Jan 2016, 11:30
Here's a little update (with a huge image :D) from Twarda, showing all kinds of different portraits, used in conversations. During your travel you will meet a whole bunch of different creatures from the prehistoric times (and hopefully also learn a cool dinosaur fact or two. ;)) You might recognize some of these fellas from the demo version, but several of the characters, making their apperance later in the game, are also included! If we had to include EVERY portrait Twarda's been doing, it would take too much space, I believe... ;)
(http://orig04.deviantart.net/b87d/f/2016/015/7/f/zniw_adventure___headshots_preview_by_twarda8-d9o0xmv.jpg)
Post by: Rocchinator on 18 Jan 2016, 19:11
Post by: CaptainD on 18 Jan 2016, 22:05
Post by: CrashPL on 03 Feb 2016, 09:48
A small update today, but with lots of moving pictures. That's right, Twarda's been quite busy for the last few weeks, doing all sorts of different background and character animation! Let's play a little game - can you name all dinosaurs below? ;)
(http://45.media.tumblr.com/fff5e9e849716628c0208e8287d1b315/tumblr_o0r32rCIP01qk8ukco1_400.gif)
(http://45.media.tumblr.com/0ec0d9f57e3507f1a60d0c85d6561754/tumblr_nzo3eko9q71qk8ukco5_r3_500.gif)
(http://49.media.tumblr.com/e4d8b64ea540324be1c75036c6c8fd83/tumblr_nzo3eko9q71qk8ukco6_r4_500.gif)
(http://45.media.tumblr.com/e8ada016970f873387aac1b7300b93c8/tumblr_nzo3eko9q71qk8ukco7_r1_500.gif)
(http://45.media.tumblr.com/93a0ff6cf2969e05546c96febabf3543/tumblr_nzo3eko9q71qk8ukco3_r2_540.gif)
(http://45.media.tumblr.com/713129e53bdd431e9907ef53822c76b6/tumblr_nzo3eko9q71qk8ukco8_r1_540.gif)
(http://45.media.tumblr.com/0ec0d9f57e3507f1a60d0c85d6561754/tumblr_nzo3eko9q71qk8ukco5_r3_500.gif)
(http://49.media.tumblr.com/e4d8b64ea540324be1c75036c6c8fd83/tumblr_nzo3eko9q71qk8ukco6_r4_500.gif)
(http://45.media.tumblr.com/e8ada016970f873387aac1b7300b93c8/tumblr_nzo3eko9q71qk8ukco7_r1_500.gif)
(http://45.media.tumblr.com/93a0ff6cf2969e05546c96febabf3543/tumblr_nzo3eko9q71qk8ukco3_r2_540.gif)
(http://45.media.tumblr.com/713129e53bdd431e9907ef53822c76b6/tumblr_nzo3eko9q71qk8ukco8_r1_540.gif)
Also be sure to keep yourself warm and eat plenty of apples during this winter! Or else you might end up like our buddy Leptoceratops here. ;)
(http://40.media.tumblr.com/f1a4e695f625e336ca331ba8a2ad28d1/tumblr_o1ohplBfBb1u4mjv4o1_1280.png)
Post by: AnasAbdin on 03 Feb 2016, 10:02
2. Cute-asauras.
3. Sleepysupercuteasauras.
4. A bunch of cuteasaurases.
5. Confused cuteasauras.
6. Derp.
Post by: CaptainD on 03 Feb 2016, 10:12
First is a triceratops and possibly 4th is a velociraptor...or maybe a chikenoraptor... last one looks like a dodoasaurus. (roll)
Post by: Mandle on 03 Feb 2016, 15:03
Eyethinkhesaurus.
Post by: CrashPL on 17 Feb 2016, 10:50
2. Cute-asauras.
3. Sleepysupercuteasauras.
4. A bunch of cuteasaurases.
5. Confused cuteasauras.
6. Derp.
chikenoraptor... (...) dodoasaurus. (roll)
Eyethinkhesaurus.
:D
If we weren't trying to stay scientifically accurate, we'd definitely use those names. :D
Here's another one for you, this time doing much more typical daily work, then just standing/sitting/playing with sticks/munching the village's food reserves, like there's no tommorow:
(http://45.media.tumblr.com/1b10c3ccc15a1dfae64a1c8b31bdc939/tumblr_o28mv5K6n11qk8ukco1_250.gif) (http://49.media.tumblr.com/854b252e71a3dc672e18a8d46cf8cf12/tumblr_o28mv5K6n11qk8ukco2_250.gif)
This one's a tricky one, though! A small hint - it was discovered fairly recently. ;)
Post by: CrashPL on 24 Apr 2016, 21:59
First of all I'd like to welcome our fellow user Denis 'Problem' Comtesse onboard! You may know him from AGS games like Rogue State or Conspirocracy - he will be joining us as a main composer for Zniw Adventure!
And now, the big news regarding our game. After more than two years of development we decided it's finally time to show our little adventure game with dinosaurs to a wider audience. In other words...
Zniw Adventure is now on Greenlight! Click here to vote! (http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=672319988)
(https://41.media.tumblr.com/0ac1a898dcb452d77eb2277123b2853e/tumblr_o65nv44hVZ1sxws2ko1_1280.png)
That's right, my friends, it's voting time - you shall decide the fate of our dinosaurs! Will they succeed and find shelter under the wings of Greenlight, or will they be hit by the extinction wave? Their survival is up to you, fellow user!
But seriously, thanks for your support, and remember - every vote, comment, suggestion and feedback is always welcome and much appreciated. :D
Post by: Fitz on 24 Apr 2016, 22:26
Also voted straight away! Good luck!
Post by: Stupot on 24 Apr 2016, 23:29
Post by: CrashPL on 25 Apr 2016, 10:58
And regarding the soundtrack... haha, I know! Problem is very talented, especially when it comes to such acoustic tracks - just the thing we needed for Zniw Adventure. His guitar skills are really something to admire. :)
Post by: shaun9991 on 25 Apr 2016, 14:25
Post by: Cassiebsg on 25 Apr 2016, 16:44
I would definitely vote, if I had a steam account. (nod)
Post by: CrashPL on 27 Apr 2016, 19:43
By the way, some people asked for a full version of the troodon artwork from the trailer, so here it is. Instead of just using conversation portraits, we decided to make such artworks for every dino/creature in the encyclopedia!
(http://40.media.tumblr.com/b8a577a1f1d6e68bb72325fad2263b69/tumblr_o2x5jn9GST1qk8ukco1_1280.jpg)
Post by: Blondbraid on 27 Apr 2016, 20:09
Post by: Darth Mandarb on 27 Apr 2016, 20:56
Excellent!
Glad to hear it.
Carry on!
Post by: CrashPL on 27 Apr 2016, 22:19
I am almost afraid to ask this... but this IS still being developed in AGS right? (In a way it's a compliment 'cause I can't tell)
Haha, thanks. ;) And yes, it sure is. :D Here's a sneak peak of the room I'm currently working on:
(https://40.media.tumblr.com/09c3652571fa24fdabd1cdb7a15f77f5/tumblr_o6b9jo0tGU1sxws2ko1_1280.png)
Since it will be both available in day and nighttime, that means double the scripting and spriting work! Whew, am I glad for that 30k sprite limit... :D
Post by: oareaso on 28 Apr 2016, 08:40
Post by: Monsieur OUXX on 28 Apr 2016, 09:14
Post by: CrashPL on 29 Apr 2016, 11:15
Your graphics are actually gorgeous, and they're perfectly fit for (real, not shy 800x600) hi-res. Maybe you should consider doubling or tripling up the resolution of everything. It's not as a huge task as it sounds : If you apply a filter like Mame2x, then it will still look perfectly crisp, and you could bulk-do it: I think Imagemagick does it, so you can even do it as a batch. then the game files would be rather large, but I think your game is worth it.
While this is a nice idea, wouldn't that also mean that I'd need to redraw all of the walkable areas/walk behinds/hotspots, as well as rescale the object/character sprites and rescript most of the resolution-dependent GUIs?
All of the screens I posted on Steam, as well as the whole trailer, were taken from double resolution (1280x960), though I did it by simply setting the 2x nearest neighbour scaler in the options. ;)
Post by: Monsieur OUXX on 29 Apr 2016, 16:44
doubling or tripling up the resolution of everything. It's not as a huge task as it sounds with a filter like Mame2xWhile this is a nice idea, wouldn't that also mean that I'd need to redraw all of the walkable areas/walk behinds/hotspots, as well as rescale the object/character sprites and rescript most of the resolution-dependent GUIs?
I'm not sure, actually. Run a test on a simple one-room game to see what happens. There were discussion about conversion of walkable areas/etc. in the past but I can't remember if it was ever implemented. That saidn I think it would be really worth it.
I doubled screenshots resolution by simply setting the 2x nearest neighbour scaler in the options. ;)Yes, but nearest neighbour is just nearest neighbour. There would be no gain in doing that. What I'm talking about is this (any of these algorithms would greatly benefit your game style)
http://www.fortressofdoors.com/content/images/2015/09/upscalers.png (http://www.fortressofdoors.com/content/images/2015/09/upscalers.png)
Come to think of it, maybe you shouldn't change anything in your game and just force-enable the smoothed 2x or 3x filter in the game settings (I'm not talking about enabling the antialias setting, I'm talking about the better upscaling filters -- I just can't remember which are available in AGS).
Anyways, I'm not going to pollute your thread any longer. Good luck with completion!
Post by: CrashPL on 29 Apr 2016, 20:24
Here's how it looks like in 1280x960, and nearest neighbour/AA filter (these two are available in the AGS runtime engine setup):
(https://41.media.tumblr.com/17bfdf8ce8a72300629f31623bc20caa/tumblr_o6espsXCGG1sxws2ko1_1280.png)
Post by: Darth Mandarb on 29 Apr 2016, 20:35
For this type of discussion, if you're interested in such a discussion, open a thread in the Critics Lounge!
Now back to work (nod)
Post by: CrashPL on 04 May 2016, 13:25
Dunno exactly why, but many people apparently like that lake room, so, since it's fully finished, I'd like to present it in both day and night-time, now with 100% more animations (and 95% less colour)!
(http://66.media.tumblr.com/ab52b7b164b89f905dffdb22d641b6f8/tumblr_o6m6wctbNM1u4mjv4o3_1280.gif)
(http://67.media.tumblr.com/d8577abba4bca61e9359fe11529a48c5/tumblr_o6m6wctbNM1u4mjv4o1_1280.gif)
You can also check the step-by-step creation process here (http://twarda.tumblr.com/post/143834091654/crasharts-zniw-adventure-the-lake-while), from the rough sketch to finished background. :)
Post by: Blondbraid on 04 May 2016, 14:28
It all looks beautiful! ;-D
Post by: Fitz on 04 May 2016, 15:48
Post by: CaptainD on 04 May 2016, 16:12
Post by: CrashPL on 07 May 2016, 19:56
Anyway, today it's time for more animation goodies! The mysterious dinosaur from the previous artworks returns! Who might that be? Hint: no, it's not Zid.
(https://67.media.tumblr.com/8ab9f248efb53306c5b4fc143734a6a4/tumblr_o6tlrsyDWg1sxws2ko1_250.gif)(https://66.media.tumblr.com/67f237f8fc254b8d5bc1cab9ee6ddd07/tumblr_o6tlrsyDWg1sxws2ko3_250.gif)(https://66.media.tumblr.com/10ae81324d76a648d5b8f00c57764ffc/tumblr_o6tlrsyDWg1sxws2ko2_250.gif)(https://67.media.tumblr.com/5c3742c7b697e4f9bf6df76073833d58/tumblr_o6tlrsyDWg1sxws2ko4_250.gif)
One day I'll actually start worrying about that 30k sprite limit... :D
Post by: CrashPL on 12 May 2016, 22:54
(https://67.media.tumblr.com/ce6682cfc21ec0ff5940a2ab95a3e8fe/tumblr_o7330wXrYL1qk8ukco1_540.jpg)
Seriously though - that was totally unexpected! I was checking the game's page while at work, and ZA was still in the queue limbo, and when I returned home - bam, suddenly I got a mail from Valve!
Thanks a whole bunch for everybody at the AGS forums! The game wouldn't be Greenlit in 18 days, if it weren't for your support, news-sharing and votes! :D You're such an awesome community!
Post by: Problem on 12 May 2016, 23:07
Post by: Cassiebsg on 12 May 2016, 23:17
Post by: Stupot on 12 May 2016, 23:23
Post by: Haggis on 12 May 2016, 23:34
Post by: Blondbraid on 12 May 2016, 23:36
The world needs more games with dinosaurs in them!
Post by: shaun9991 on 13 May 2016, 00:18
Post by: CaptainD on 13 May 2016, 08:58
Post by: AnasAbdin on 13 May 2016, 13:59
Post by: CrashPL on 29 May 2016, 20:09
Anyway, we've been extra busy for the last couple of days, but we still managed to get this and that done in ZA. :) Here's another night time location artwork, now featuring 100% more glowing mushrooms and 100% less sun!
(http://i.imgur.com/A4RYDc8.png)
Post by: Andail on 29 May 2016, 20:16
Your art has definitely evolved over the years.
Also, you might want to update the estimated release date :)
Post by: CrashPL on 14 Jun 2016, 19:29
Anyway, onwards with the update - this time 0% static screens and even more moving pictures, woo!
(http://i.giphy.com/xT8qBnp72xyIUqmAiA.gif)
Another 8-bit minigame, at which I failed miserably!
(https://media.giphy.com/media/xT0GqpUHnaHT56DSCI/giphy.gif)
This exclusive, totally optional and mandatory to finish the game Fishing DLC™ will be available only in the selected retailers, for a suggested price of 49,99 USD + VAT.
Just kidding, but you will have to fish for some neat stuff.
We also started working on a second-to-last location, so some exciting stuff are bound to happen! ;)
Post by: Fitz on 15 Jun 2016, 10:37
Post by: Danvzare on 15 Jun 2016, 15:38
You just need to be running in the other direction, and have bicycles littering the floor.
Looks fun though. Can't wait. :-D
Post by: CaptainD on 21 Jun 2016, 11:53
Post by: CrashPL on 03 Jul 2016, 10:47
The mini-game reminds me of Texas Chainsaw Massacre for the Atari 2600.
Haha, now that you mention it, Stampede does resemble it in some way. :D Gotta work on the bicycle sprites, then!
Anyway, thanks for the feedback. :) Glad you like those little bonus games. To be honest I coded the first one (Pebble Defense) as a joke, with hastily done sprites in MS Paint, to just check how hard would it be to do such an arcade-like minigame in AGS. Twarda said I should keep this as a bonus, and there you have it, I did the second one, and (hopefully) planning to do three more.
Also - here are some sneak peeks from the new rooms and locations I mentioned before! More glorious indoors and glowing mushrooms, acting as lamps!
(http://66.media.tumblr.com/feedcd81507ad01847827f1323be85e1/tumblr_o934jbJzlY1qk8ukco2_r1_1280.png)
(http://66.media.tumblr.com/b5837cf4680435fafca97dbfd80ad5a7/tumblr_o934jbJzlY1qk8ukco1_r1_1280.png)
Post by: Cassiebsg on 03 Jul 2016, 10:58
Wish I could play it right now! (nod)
Post by: Eggie on 19 Jul 2016, 00:35
Post by: CrashPL on 16 Aug 2016, 23:54
And whew, it's been a while, right? Wouldn't call myself the most active member of the community, heh. :D No worries though, as the ZA development is going smoothly. ;) Our game just keeps on growing in size, and that's what mostly keeps us extra busy. We already have 72 unique rooms (not counting the minigames and cutscenes), or 110, if you also count day/night and light/dark variants - and that's still not the end! Here's a screenshot from one of the new locations:
(http://66.media.tumblr.com/dbb2465f1fcf7e0f13f318e21478479b/tumblr_oc0wtyvu0Y1u4mjv4o1_1280.jpg)
And here's yet another rough line test from Twarda, and from a new location on top of that. Man, traditional animation does take quite some time to make!
(https://67.media.tumblr.com/6580f667921ddd56c430a625bc32eb53/tumblr_oc0xpaoEzR1sxws2ko1_540.gif)
Also as an added bonus - I guess someone must've liked our game well enough, as we were invited to two local gaming/gamedev events to present Zniw Adventure and talk a bit about the development process in general. To celebrate the occasion Twarda decided to make us ZA t-shirts, featuring an unique artwork on the front and the logo on the back! Here's how it looks like:
(http://66.media.tumblr.com/d0c2e1ef18a334b5efe68336f25d3c57/tumblr_oazlgrFkXc1u4mjv4o1_1280.jpg)
And I guess that's it for today's update. Until next time, friends!
Post by: NickyNyce on 17 Aug 2016, 00:49
I really like that Flintstones feel too.
Post by: CrashPL on 23 Aug 2016, 10:29
The hard time is over, so I guess the more regular updates are back. First and foremost - the rough line test from the previous post is now cleaned up, coloured and finished! Here's how it looks like:
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/226526af8db49211f6bdaef64448805c/tumblr_occv8gWTgs1sxws2ko2_540.gif)
And some more clean line tests! This time featuring 100% more kicking dinosaur action. I guess you can say Twarda's quite busy will all those animations lately.
(https://67.media.tumblr.com/d9defea65f919436edc4c4bd8b22bcf5/tumblr_occv8gWTgs1sxws2ko1_540.gif)
Post by: AnasAbdin on 27 Aug 2016, 12:29
The determined kicking dinosaur looks very cute (laugh)
Post by: Blondbraid on 27 Aug 2016, 23:17
Post by: CrashPL on 04 Sep 2016, 22:17
Twarda finished the last animation today - cleaned, coloured, timed - ready to go! Featuring 100% more kicking dinosaurs and 0% open doors, here's how it looks in the game:
(https://media.giphy.com/media/l0MYw9PxS1KlwlSik/giphy.gif)
It took a little while, as the character and the doors are animated independently. Back to adding more stuff and polishing the existing one for us!
Post by: ThreeOhFour on 05 Sep 2016, 05:35
Post by: AnasAbdin on 05 Sep 2016, 06:14
It took a little while, as the character and the doors are animated independently
Tell me about it! Synchronizing separate animations of two or more characters interacting with each other can be frustrating with AGS. You've done a great job here. If it ever gets too complicated sometimes I combine all the animations together into one character's view to make it easier to handle, specially if a character is about to carry another... :P 8-)
Post by: Nixxon on 05 Sep 2016, 06:32
Post by: Danvzare on 05 Sep 2016, 11:16
It looks so cute, and well animated!
Just looking at that short animation, makes me think I'm watching a cartoon. :-D
Post by: Blondbraid on 05 Sep 2016, 15:41
Just looking at that short animation, makes me think I'm watching a cartoon. :-DYes, that really is some top-notch animation, it looks really fun! ;-D
Post by: Squall_Leonheart on 05 Sep 2016, 21:44
Anyone can see a lot of details in the animations and backgrounds.
The ultimate example it's very very fluid and enjoyable.
I'm impatient for this. Great job.
Post by: SilverSpook on 06 Sep 2016, 21:08
Post by: CrashPL on 06 Oct 2016, 22:40
Quote from: Nixxon
My kids (and I) will love this. Have been watching this project for a while!That's what we're hoping to achieve with ZA - a game enjoyable for both older and younger players. ;)
Alright then, now something about the game - while we're still adding some new stuff and wrapping things up location-wise (it's more than 90% complete, now with 83 unique rooms), we also decided to revisit the old rooms and check if we could fix and polish this or that. We actually found a lot of such things, including some tweaks in the backgrounds, additional animation frames, or some totally new animations.
For example we decided the good ol' Hesperonychus should appear more than once (or twice), definitely not having any shut-eye anytime soon. All thanks to one pestering yellow dinosaur!
(http://i.giphy.com/3oz8xB8nrtumPF5aSY.gif)
Some portraits also got tweaked a little bit, some are brand new:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xal1/v/t1.0-9/14212148_1025033424283898_3745426962352646653_n.jpg?oh=80981ffdd9c46a05769ac23fafa15263&oe=58A09B81&__gda__=1487483053_9438037e1868fa0954a47243375d4825)
The item cursors also got a complete overhaul. Rather than displaying the bulky item icon, which was not really that comfortable to use (plus it obscured smaller hotspots/objects directly under it), we decided to keep the standard "cross" cursor, along with the miniature version of the selected item on the lower left. The hotspot of the cursor wasn't changed (it's still the center of the cross), thus it's much easier to use or give things now!
(https://65.media.tumblr.com/d5ce2275e6505416a9e3ade58b1727c2/tumblr_oen95sURmw1sxws2ko1_1280.png)
But enough with that, let's take a moment to talk about the music in the game, as I believe I haven't covered the topic enough. You might already know our friend Problem (http://www.problematic-music.com/) is the composer of Zniw Adventure, but you might not know a lot of tracks are already composed, produced and placed in the game! Let's have a listen to some of Problem's fine guitar tunes, but first of all - the album cover:
(https://67.media.tumblr.com/b1f0ecbfe93c38f833a5ce0dbab1f8be/tumblr_oena2ckGJI1sxws2ko1_1280.png)
And now for some acoustic tunes:
The bank of Rivenn-na (west side) (https://soundcloud.com/user-995184273/rivenn-na-demo)
Scattered Woods (night ver.) (https://soundcloud.com/user-995184273/scattered-woods-night)
Whew, and that would be all for now. Thanks yet again for all of the comments and kind words, stay tuned for more updates. :D
Post by: CrashPL on 31 Oct 2016, 08:22
That's a weird place to take a nap, no?
And for some less optimistic news (because hey, these are also a part of the dev cycle, aye?) - while I'm doing everything I can, the 2016 release date is less and less likely with each passing day. Mostly due to fact that a whole lot of testing (and bug squashing) is still ahead of us, and I don't really wish to rush untested and unpolished things out. So while it's still not an official announcement, I'd say Zniw should be expected around the first quarter of 2017 (January/February perhaps), not November/December 2016, as I initially thought (and wanted). Sorry to dissapoint some of you. :(
Post by: CrashPL on 21 Nov 2016, 11:03
Here's a little linguistic update regarding the Polish translation of Zniw Adventure, as I'm currently working both on the endgame, as well as the Polish version. While it won't be very exciting to the non-polish AGSers out there, it's a feature that was repeatedly asked for among Polish gamers.
First of all - kudos for anyone, who handled the encoding - it's really great how AGS handles the Windows-1250 encoded fonts. I didn't really have any problems using Polish diacritics (ł, ó, ą, ę etc.), both as the in-game fonts/translations, as well as data files.
(https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15027478_1093736904080216_542064395869999839_n.png?oh=02f9de3651692172d807292c2e54a3fc&oe=58BC4F93)
However one thing I've been scratching my head over is the complicated orthography and inflection in Polish. While the @overhotspot@ text in English is as easy as [actionName] + [targetName] ('Look at sign' for example), the difficulty ramps up while translating it. Sure, I could settle with something like [actionName]: [targetName], but it looks quite unprofessional imo. I ended up with creating a dictionary script, which transforms each name to a correct form. Thus now we have
Code: [Select]
tagetName = Żółwica (Elder turtle)
Look at elder turtle = Spójrz na żółwicę
Take to elder turtle = Weź żółwicę
Talk to elder turtle = Rozmawiaj z żółwicą
targetName = Znak (Sign)
(...) znak
(...) znak
(...) ze znakiem
etc.Oh, an translating/writing for a game intended mostly for younger players automatically makes you an expert in euphemisms. ;) (especially when creating dialogue for grumpy/angry characters)
Post by: SilverSpook on 26 Nov 2016, 20:12
Post by: CrashPL on 22 Dec 2016, 22:28
Anyway, more animation goodies. This screen, with the very first serious decision, will greet you each time you run the game:
(https://media.giphy.com/media/3o6ZtnhfeZhD2LE5C8/source.gif)
We're also two screens away from creating every room in the game!
Post by: CaptainD on 22 Dec 2016, 22:45
Post by: Blondbraid on 22 Dec 2016, 22:49
and it is a rare treat to see games go the extra mile and do interactive animations in the menu! ;-D
Post by: Cassiebsg on 23 Dec 2016, 14:20
May I just point/request/suggest you add a 3rd button?
If there's a saved game, then you assume that the player has already chosen his favorite language and just wants to continue with the game.Post by: CrashPL on 23 Jan 2017, 14:33
No moving pictures this time, sorry. :( As we finished up all of the rooms in the game, Twarda decided to revisit some of the older locations (hey, we're doing ZA for almost 3 years now, so some parts may have gotten a bit dusty!)
The Undercave was the first one to receive such treatment. Some rooms were cut, some added, some slightly remade, some merged into one. We felt the caves might be a bit boring, so we decided to polish up things a bit.
Example of a new room:
(http://i.imgur.com/7Jyj6sx.png)
Two merged into one:
(http://i.imgur.com/0dJN2Tj.jpg)
Twarda also added some literal depth to the cave. ;)
(http://i.imgur.com/P6fjAz4.png)
And, if you're feeling like it, you also might listen to some cool music (https://soundcloud.com/user-995184273/path-to-fungilla-demo), done by our good ol' Problem!
Post by: Blondbraid on 23 Jan 2017, 14:51
Post by: Danvzare on 23 Jan 2017, 15:10
Also, those backgrounds look absolutely gorgeous. Am I right in thinking that the hole in the last background is a new puzzle?
Post by: Bavolis on 23 Jan 2017, 17:06
Wow that sounded inappropriate.
Post by: Nixxon on 23 Jan 2017, 20:28
Post by: AnasAbdin on 28 Jan 2017, 05:58
No moving pictures this time, sorry. :( As we finished up all of the rooms in the game, Twarda decided to revisit some of the older locations (hey, we're doing ZA for almost 3 years now, so some parts may have gotten a bit dusty!)
Oh been there! I love the improvements a lot. The glowing "ore?" looks yummy!
Music is on spot. Denis is out of this world.
Post by: CrashPL on 20 Feb 2017, 08:23
Wow, three years. I bet there's a lot of stuff which could use revamping. Just don't end up in an endless cycle of revamping and improving in skill. (laugh)
Also, those backgrounds look absolutely gorgeous. Am I right in thinking that the hole in the last background is a new puzzle?
Haha, worry not, we just revamped the cave and a little bit of the very first location (Scattered Woods), and that's all - the rest is feature-frozen, as we don't want any feature creep, especially at the end of the production. ;) And yup, the chasm is a part of the puzzle. :)
Anyway, while I'm fixing the Polish translation and debugging here and there, Twarda's doing all of the missing animations and action/event still pop-ups. You may now enjoy Zniw getting hit with a pinecone...
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C4uOYzIWMAEjog2.jpg)
...or nearly getting hit with a log. Glad she evaded that one, as it would result is some serious ouchies.
(https://media.giphy.com/media/l44Ql6ru4SmM6wOm4/source.gif)
I believe Zniw being (nearly) hit with different objects will be a running theme in this game...
Post by: AnasAbdin on 20 Feb 2017, 09:58
Flaw... less
Post by: Cassiebsg on 20 Feb 2017, 18:25
Love it! Great work on the animations and stills.
Post by: CrashPL on 13 Apr 2017, 22:06
Have a feeling this will be a "classic" in a couple years. (nod)
Heheh, you think so? I believe there are better games for that title out there, but nevertheless that would be a dream-come-true for us!
So, how's the game going, you ask? Strill wrapping things up, I'm patching all the minor and major bugs (along with the translation), while Twarda still works hard at replacing the placeholder animations with the final ones. The past two weeks were especially slow for us, as we had a 'little' (and unexpected) home renovation, which had to be taken care of as soon as possible. The joys of after-work game dev, ladies and gents!
Here's the question for today - who would like to have a fake fish?
(https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/s480x480/17522564_1232531873534051_2306774738751779088_n.jpg?oh=e00ba393795d22ddf9f59811e77b2cc0&oe=5989AE68)
Hint: probably not the Deinosuchus guy. Just because you can do it, doesn't mean you have to.
(https://i.giphy.com/l0Iy8tKTlN63KeNxK.gif)
Just kidding, nothing has changed in the ZA game design - there are no player deaths, so explore and experiment all you want!
Here's also an example of a part animation, which is still not added to the game. Yeah, some larger animations come in parts, it's easier to manage and play them, rather than timing a huge one-part sequence.
(https://68.media.tumblr.com/cc9b94e03d03c014d7e17a735b5986ae/tumblr_ood88tFEQQ1sxws2ko1_400.gif)
And just for the kicks, here's a gif from one of the conversations. As you might already know, every prehistoric creature you'll have a word with has at least 5 different speech portraits, reflecting the current mood (Zniw, being an expressive dino-lass, has more than 20)
(https://i.giphy.com/3oKIPjVEEQwdV9UJCE.gif)
Now, let's hope I won't run into another game-breaking bug...
Post by: Blondbraid on 13 Apr 2017, 22:14
Post by: selmiak on 17 Apr 2017, 10:47
Post by: CrashPL on 13 Jun 2017, 11:34
The remaining 5% struggle continues... hey, at least we're not sick anymore! Rejoice!
(http://i.imgur.com/pfNRmTx.png)
So what's today to show? More animations, more bugfixes, more visual tweaks... the game is also two rooms bigger, as we expanded next-to-last location, to have a bit better flow going.
The map and dialogue screen also received some minor treatment, as the old version looked kinda bland and basic:
(http://i.imgur.com/DUqyiut.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/HWRbJ5J.png)
Can you spot ALL of the differences?
Also, here's a couple of moving pictures too:
(https://media.giphy.com/media/3ohzdGJeLoU5gMPaG4/giphy.gif)
(not everyone's friendly, especially in the late game)
(http://i.imgur.com/BF4j71a.gif)
(this one's already finished and in the game, the gif was taken before the process)
(http://68.media.tumblr.com/72fb8193b76edb1e67ca7a5e63af72ec/tumblr_or8v7kRCmy1u4mjv4o1_500.gif)
(everyone is equally worried about the rest 5% of the game)
Twarda also started doing hi-res dinosaur artworks for the encyclopedia and the manual:
(http://i.imgur.com/xHyYukR.png)
(you wouldn't want to meet this chap, being alone in the forest)
(http://i.imgur.com/wecsNrc.png)
(now featuring 100% less colour!)
So yeah, working hard every day!
Post by: AnasAbdin on 13 Jun 2017, 11:53
I love the smooth animations, and specially the heads turning (nod)
Post by: Cassiebsg on 13 Jun 2017, 12:47
Good job...
I get a 404 on this gif: "(this one's already finished and in the game, the gif was taken before the process)" 8-0
Post by: CrashPL on 13 Jun 2017, 13:18
I get a 404 on this gif: "(this one's already finished and in the game, the gif was taken before the process)" 8-0
Whoops, should be working now. :D
Post by: Stupot on 13 Jun 2017, 15:48
Post by: Blondbraid on 13 Jun 2017, 23:21
These screenshots keep giving me flashbacks to The land before time,
and I mean that in a good way!
Post by: CaptainD on 14 Jun 2017, 11:29
Post by: CrashPL on 07 Jul 2017, 09:42
Here's some more work we managed to do. Hope I didn't goof any gif this time. :P
(http://i.imgur.com/V9LSIBM.gif)
Hard landings included.
(http://i.imgur.com/rYqqj3P.gif)
Can't have a prehistoric game without our favourite flying reptiles.
(http://i.imgur.com/3GFNB2f.gif)
No prehistoric mammals were harmed during the capture of this gif.
Here's a little bonus: some sequences are so complicated, Twarda had to do a separate rough line test to get them right... good Lord, what we have gotten ourselves into? :D
(http://i.imgur.com/obfrM8M.gif)
(http://i.imgur.com/tmxyM0O.gif)
Post by: AnasAbdin on 07 Jul 2017, 14:35
I love everything you do! As I told you on twitter this little dude falling broke my heart! It's just the way he surrendered :~(
Post by: Danvzare on 08 Jul 2017, 11:10
Post by: CrashPL on 14 Aug 2017, 16:33
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You and your team are really going all out with this game.
Heheh, not much of a team, it's just me (programming, writing, some smaller graphics and anims) and Twarda (everything art-and-animation related). :D And Problem of course, who does some excellent tunes for the game!
Anyway, as we promised, we started doing the absolute horror that are FMV cutscenes (can't have a cartoon game without a few fullscreen videos!)
Since we're doing it in a classical manner, it's 10 times worse than the normal in-game animations. :D But hey, anybody who did some frame-by-frame animation knows the drill...
Can't really show you a longer and finished cutscene, as it's dangerously close to the spoiler territory, but hey, here's an other example:
(http://i.imgur.com/y2Zdxo7.gif)
If you're traversing through the bushes, you have to hit everything on your path, it's the law of the cartoons!
I just don't want to think about the amount of work required to animate the intro and outro... :D
Post by: Cassiebsg on 14 Aug 2017, 18:48
Really nice, good luck with the videos... but when one is having fun, luck isn't really a factor. ;)
Post by: Stupot on 15 Aug 2017, 19:44
Post by: Blondbraid on 15 Aug 2017, 21:16
Post by: AnasAbdin on 19 Aug 2017, 13:52
Post by: CrashPL on 19 Aug 2017, 23:28
What catches my attention in your cut scenes is that you are not afraid of moving large objects even slightly (nod)
Thanks! The last GIF is actually an avi/ogv video cutscene (ZA will feature several of these), although you're correct, the rest of the animations shown here (events, real time cutscenes, actions and background animations) are played using the wonders of views and AGScript. :D
And thanks Blondbraid, Stupot and Cassie! Glad you enjoyed it!
Post by: SilverSpook on 21 Aug 2017, 21:10
Post by: CrashPL on 30 Aug 2017, 10:47
Looking awesome! Now it's time to FINISH IT! (So we can PLAY IT ;) )
Yes, Sir! :D Man, I should've known the last 5% will be the longest 5% I've ever did... having a day job doesn't help. :( Oh, and thanks Cassie, Stupot, Blondbraid and AnasAdbin! Glad you liked our lil' cartoon shorts. ;) (there's more to come soon!)
Anyway, more final artworks and fixes. Including hi-res encyclopedia illustrations:
(http://i.imgur.com/GNsjbAr.png)
and some better screen/scene transitions. Several users already noted the old ones looked kinda basic, so we decided to spice'em up a bit:
(http://68.media.tumblr.com/a0c891c6897e5b11298b678034dd81c2/tumblr_ovb2x0LyMT1u4mjv4o1_500.gif)
(http://68.media.tumblr.com/75f4811c241babccbd56d0836045e22d/tumblr_ovb2x0LyMT1u4mjv4o2_500.gif)
And as an added bonus - ever wondered what did the dinosaurs do in their free time? Wonder no more, here's a historically accurate portrayal:
(http://i.imgur.com/G8spzH0.gif)
Post by: CaptainD on 30 Aug 2017, 12:37
Post by: Tabata on 31 Aug 2017, 18:14
Post by: AnasAbdin on 31 Aug 2017, 22:45
The little dinosaurs playing cards are the cutest thing ever :~( <-- tears of cuteness overload!
Post by: Blondbraid on 01 Sep 2017, 18:37
Post by: CrashPL on 03 Nov 2017, 20:30
So, anyway, any kind of update would be nice, right? Sorry for being so quiet for nearly two months (and thanks for not locking the thread ;)), but I was swamped with work, both my day-time job and working on Zniw Adventure. But hey, hard work definitely paid off here, as Zniw Adventure was one of 29 indie games presented during the PGA 2017 (as they put it, "the largest gaming trade show in Poland!") on the Indie Games Poland booth!
(https://i.imgur.com/Y1jnRgU.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/EPpen2J.png)
We were really surprised by the amount of people visiting our stand, as we knew adventure games, especially 480p cartoony ones aimed for children, aren't exactly the kind of ones you'd want to play on a huge, loud event like that. We were really happy that everyone enjoyed the game (and for different reasons - some liked the general nostalgic feeling, some were really digging the classic animation and graphics, while other liked the dinosaurs and the setting/design). But most importantly - we received a whole lot of friendly and helpful feedback to make the experience even better. Some of which already has been implemented, including:
- animated waypoint arrows
(https://i.imgur.com/JOeZnRT.gif)
- an animated, easier to understand quick help screen
(https://i.imgur.com/6kdZxn0.gif)
- inventory cursors revamp. They now show the active inventory item, as well as behave in similar manner to standard ones - changing colour whenever an object/hotspot is beneath them
(https://i.imgur.com/ejK3lna.gif)
- while not a suggestion from the crowd, I also decided to redo all of the unlockable minigames sprites and animations, as I didn't really like the old ones:
(https://i.imgur.com/cD3H1vH.gif)
By the way, if you're interested in the educational aspect of the game as well, then oh boy, you will be in for a treat - we redesigned the encyclopedia to include much more facts and trivia about our favourite animals and their environments:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DKRo459WAAAWum_.jpg)
So yeah, back to the work for us. As usual, have some more of the higher-quality dinosaur artworks too!
(https://i.imgur.com/wdoRgxI.png)(https://i.imgur.com/fKHDHnw.png)(https://i.imgur.com/eKHTho0.png)
(man, I sure do hope my posts aren't THAT long and annoying for you...)
Post by: Click'd on 03 Nov 2017, 20:47
Post by: Cassiebsg on 03 Nov 2017, 21:04
Love all the improvments!
Post by: eri0o on 03 Nov 2017, 23:39
The animated waypoint arrows are a great idea! I also loved your Quick Help screen. These are things I maybe will steal :tongue:
I am anxious to play your game! Great Work! The animations are amazing! :-D
Post by: selmiak on 04 Nov 2017, 13:51
All in all this is going to be a great game!!! :-D
Post by: Blondbraid on 04 Nov 2017, 14:58
Post by: Fitz on 05 Nov 2017, 07:42
And I was SO disappointed they didn't feature you on Polskie Gry Video (https://www.youtube.com/user/Masz3Zycia)'s series on games from PGA.
Post by: Two Tales on 05 Nov 2017, 18:37
Post by: CyberUncleCat on 06 Nov 2017, 01:02
Post by: CrashPL on 09 Nov 2017, 12:38
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Have you filmed people playing your game? I would love to see that! And does the paper posters show the rooms stitched?
While I didn't really film anything (it was quite crowded and loud anyway), I took several pictures of people playing the game. You can view them here. :) (http://crasharts.tumblr.com/post/166153192282/crashpl-day-two-of-pga-2017-is-over-phew-it)
And yeah, we stapled the room structure of two locations to the wall for people to see. :) It was actually taken straight from our game design document, where we have a separate section for the room data and layout, with each room individually numbered (main location ID_room ID, so the first room of the Undercave is 4_1 etc.), along with notes and descriptions. It's much easier to manage the room data that way, especially when you have 98 rooms across 12 different locations. :D
(https://i.imgur.com/pYubjdN.png)
(all of the rooms are organised exactly as how you'd visit them in the game)
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And I was SO disappointed they didn't feature you on Polskie Gry Video's series on games from PGA.
To be honest, while many gamers have visited us, only one editor approached us to play the game and talk about it a bit. Not that I mind though, totally opposite - I'm glad so many people visited us, as I said before - an adventure game for kids isn't exacly the best type of game to be shown on a large and loud event like that. :)
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I wish you that your game sells well enough so both of you can quit your jobs and start making games for a living.
Heheh, thanks! That would be a dream come true, actually. :D Juggling between life, day job and game development after hours can be tiring at times. Although I don't know if that much people would be interested in 2D cartoony point 'n clicks with dinosaurs. ;)
Post by: CrashPL on 12 Dec 2017, 08:47
Nothing's better than arguing neighbours just outside your apartment after a long day's work, right?
(https://i.imgur.com/J7I5uad.gif)
Tactical Espionage Action also confirmed for prehistoric times.
(https://i.imgur.com/cIEcf7l.gif)
Don't worry, these minigames are just unlockable bonuses, not mandatory for the story progression
(https://i.imgur.com/LymEZuH.gif)
Post by: Click'd on 12 Dec 2017, 16:31
Post by: CrashPL on 24 Dec 2017, 01:46
It feels wrong to criticise your great work, but... (laugh) I'd like it better if the backside of the character's head in "tactical espionage action" was yellow, not white.
No worries, mate! I told Twarda about it. :D You're not the only one who wondered about good ol' Zniw's eyes, though - I mean, how exactly do they work? :D
Anyway, it's Christmas time, and to stay in the mood, there will be no pictures or animations today. Oh no, today it's gonna be something better. Treat it as a little Christmas present from me and Twarda. :)
Well, here it is - the new and updated demo version of Zniw Adventure, now containing an additional location, never seen in the ZA demo before, as well as more encyclopedia pages to unlock, Problem's tracks to listen and animations to view! The old demo was really ...old, outdated and didn't really reflect any of the changes we made in the game in the last several months. But now here it is, along with the updated AGS page:
http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/site/games/game/1925/
(and a OneDrive mirror, in case DropBox decides to go nuts: https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21ANUpBSOUAm7kmJo&id=B5EF89C27FA0CD7C%2188906&cid=B5EF89C27FA0CD7C
Oh, and all the cool people are posting trailers/teasers of their excellent games, so I figured we might post a fresh one as well... it may look familiar at first, but don't worry, it's packed with new content. ;)
Well, enjoy. :D And thanks again for your support, people! Let's hope 2018 will bring only the best for all of us. :D (and the game will be finally finished... let's say we're on the last 4% now!)
Post by: Click'd on 24 Dec 2017, 02:47
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Adventure Game Studio
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An error has occurred. Please contact the game author for support, as this is likely to be a scripting error and not a bug in AGS.
(ACI version 3.4.0.16)
in "room998.asc", line 291
Error: Error running function 'oLangENG_Interact':
Error: Null pointer referenced
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OK
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Post by: CrashPL on 24 Dec 2017, 11:30
in "room998.asc", line 291
Error: Error running function 'oLangENG_Interact':
Error: Null pointer referenced
Hey, I sent you a PM. :) That's a weird issue, as 291th line is something that shouldn't make any problems (it deals with the menu music playback, it never occured for me, or our testers), I would be extra grateful for your feedback!
Post by: AnasAbdin on 24 Dec 2017, 11:53
I mean I've seen some stuff on Twitter :P
I will try the demo soon (laugh)
Post by: Click'd on 24 Dec 2017, 12:22
Post by: CrashPL on 24 Dec 2017, 13:35
A good tester manages to break games. Yay me. Second game broken in as many days.
And nice little bug that is! There's a problem with playing AudioChannel* stuff, when the digital sound is set to none in winsetup.exe (I always thought it will just ignore all the musical stuff, but it seems the engine tries to play it on non-existent hardware anyway). Thank you again, ClickClickClick!
I'll get to it right away, but for now please try the demo with a configured audio device. :D You can always mute the game from the in-game options menu. :)
Post by: Cassiebsg on 24 Dec 2017, 15:19
If you're on windows you can mute/control the sound volume with the sound icon on the lower right of the open applications. ;)
Post by: Click'd on 24 Dec 2017, 22:52
If you're on windows you can mute/control the sound volume with the sound icon on the lower right of the open applications. ;)I know I can. But when an options menu offers the, ahem, option to switch off sound I use that. And before trying Kanji Gakusei and Zniw Adventure there were never problems with it.
Also, the point of testing isn't just "doing what works", but trying all sorts of wacky shit. On this forum I've got a direct line to the developers, a future customer does not. And nobody tells them what not to click on.
If I remember correctly, you can disable parts of the winsetup. Do that, then.
Post by: Cassiebsg on 25 Dec 2017, 15:07
Post by: Click'd on 25 Dec 2017, 22:18
Post by: CrashPL on 26 Dec 2017, 20:22
We tried to make the error as non-threatening as possible. :D
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DR-v3dsX0AAGiu7.jpg)
Well, back to the full version and the remaining stuff...
Post by: CyberUncleCat on 27 Dec 2017, 05:21
First, the graphics - they are delicious. Nuff said. Very good use of cartoon style and absolutely charming animations. I stalked Caroline's YT channel and i realized why she is the one up for the task of making graphics - cartoon - it's just her natural style in which she feels confident so results naturally will prove to be very good at least. But i have one question - why not higher resolution? Cartoon style is not extremely detailed so there should be not really any extra work for Carol to make stuff in, say, 2x current game's native res. Just curious.
Next is sound - oh man, how i enjoy this music. You composed and did it Crash? If yes, then you really are one man army (well, minus graphics but we cant be certain about that!). Question here also - how about voice acting? I mean, sound effects and music are SO nice that it would be a SHAME not to voice the dialogs. Damn if i got the good enough voice recording hardware i could even help you as i can speak both languages, and people sometimes say i could VO the cartoons with my tone(s) of voice.
Gameplay wise - its ok. Its easy (well, demo ver. at least), but we have to take into consideratrion thay this game will also be played by children so as long as riddles are fair on logic level (and those in demos are) then its fine. There don't have to be riddles demanding reading between lines of a poem for adventure game to be enjoyable.
This game will be good. At minimum. One has to be blind and stupid not to see amount of love you both did put into this game.
Post by: ThreeOhFour on 28 Dec 2017, 08:36
Post by: CrashPL on 29 Dec 2017, 11:24
Fantastic! Great little demo, really enjoyed it. Great work! :D
Thanks, we're really glad you enjoyed it! :D
And thanks CyberUncleCat as well! Really glad you liked what we did so far. :) And about the things you asked...
why not higher resolution? Cartoon style is not extremely detailed so there should be not really any extra work for Carol to make stuff in, say, 2x current game's native res. Just curious.
We were discussing the resolution way back in 2014, and finally settled on 640x480. :) Larger ones would be a bit time consuming to draw (especially considering we're already working in our free time only, and Twarda is a one (wo)man graphical army), and the large/FMV animations would be much harder to animate in larger resolutions, especially the more "action" ones (like the 'Pterosaur landing' scene, which can be seen on the trailer - that one alone took around a week of extensive anatomy studying and creating clay models of the creature's head, just to capture it correctly!)
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You composed and did it Crash?
No, the soundtrack was composed by our fellow AGS user Denis 'Problem' Comtesse. :D And agreed, he did an excellent job with the soundtrack! I'd say he captured the mood of what we were trying to achieve perfectly. :)
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Question here also - how about voice acting?
We also spoke about it early in the production, and decided to just stick with text only. :( If we had decided to do the VO for English language, we'd have to do the same for Polish as well (and maybe other languages, if there will be enough interest... somebody already asked me about Spanish and Portuguese translation), which would mean double the work, and sadly I wouldn't be able to afford it. :( (I'm not comfortable with people doing so much work (ZA features quite a lot of dialogue text) for free). Maybe in the sequel, or some post-release patch... :)
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Its easy (well, demo ver. at least), but we have to take into consideratrion thay this game will also be played by children so as long as riddles are fair on logic level (and those in demos are)
Phew, really glad then! We were carefully designing each puzzle, having younger fellows/inexperienced gamers in mind. I'm glad we accomplished it so far. :)
These two locations are a bit early in the game, and have several puzzles cut for the sake of the demo version flow (like getting the Croc-away in Rivenn-na (you already start with it) or the entire ladder/boulders quest in the unknown cave), so things will pick up a bit in the full version (along with several extra objectives for shiny pebbles/encyclopedia pages), I promise. ;)
Nevertheless, thank you everyone!
Post by: CrashPL on 11 Jan 2018, 10:41
(https://i.imgur.com/4xvBpHq.png)
Hopefully we won't exceed the 30K limit, since the most complex animations are still not polished (and imported) yet. Here's an example, still a work in progress animation, so excuse the weird framerate, doubled frames and others oddities:
(https://i.imgur.com/L0BFuy3.gif)
Post by: CaptainD on 11 Jan 2018, 12:12
Post by: AnasAbdin on 11 Jan 2018, 12:30
Post by: CrashPL on 04 Feb 2018, 13:08
Anyway, some new screenshots, woo. You might recognize some of them, if you have seen the updated ZA AGS database page:
(https://i.imgur.com/2FvNtw8.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/6J9fOU4.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/fO5Vo8k.png)
And also the absolute bane of our existence - the FMV cutscenes.
The more complicated ones are absolutely the worst. Like this little landing segment from one of the cutscenes - it took around two weeks of carefully planning, studying the anatomy, several line tests, and even creating clay models, in order to capture the movement and anatomy correctly.
(https://i.imgur.com/MNtvrkF.gif)
Post by: Riaise on 04 Feb 2018, 13:14
Post by: CrashPL on 26 Feb 2018, 16:58
Mostly boring/unimpressive stuff today, dealing with some cutscenes:
(https://i.imgur.com/IHwV9DI.gif)
(https://i.imgur.com/VtuWLUi.gif)
(https://i.imgur.com/rsOhd8P.gif)
(https://i.imgur.com/E0uz13u.gif)(https://i.imgur.com/hs31MyB.gif)
(https://i.imgur.com/VtuWLUi.gif)
(https://i.imgur.com/rsOhd8P.gif)
(https://i.imgur.com/E0uz13u.gif)(https://i.imgur.com/hs31MyB.gif)
Oh, and almost all of the hi-res items artworks for the encyclopedia are done!
(https://i.imgur.com/1jBNpn1.png)
Post by: Creamy on 26 Feb 2018, 17:31
Post by: CaptainD on 26 Feb 2018, 17:55
Post by: Two Tales on 26 Feb 2018, 18:11
Post by: Blondbraid on 28 Feb 2018, 14:05
Post by: CrashPL on 06 Apr 2018, 12:05
The amount of time and effort that is going in to this game is just amazing and it's certainly worth it.
Haha, let's hope so... :D I wish we wouldn't have to do our normal, daily jobs and fully devote our time to ZA - surely the game would've been long completed by now. But hey, thanks for the kind words! Thanks to Creamy, Captain and Blondbraid as well!
Anyway, more missing animations (and a bonus rough line sketch). And a dangerous mud pit.
(https://i.imgur.com/JNGqn3g.gif) (https://i.imgur.com/dsYpB7P.gif)
(https://i.imgur.com/e1h6t1m.gif)
Also a new thumbnail, as the old one was... old. A few tweaks, and most likely it'll stay as the final one.
(https://i.imgur.com/aNxb8ux.png)
Post by: Click'd on 06 Apr 2018, 13:43
Post by: Stupot on 06 Apr 2018, 18:50
Is there a secret to the pronunciation of "Zniw"? Sniff?
I asked this way back when this project was just a baby.
http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=50635.msg636491188#msg636491188
Post by: Click'd on 06 Apr 2018, 19:55
Post by: CrashPL on 15 May 2018, 09:19
The gang's (almost) here. Some of the larger dinos didn't quite fit in.
(https://i.imgur.com/WhsmGoG.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/gwSLYw7.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/LZV6h1x.gif)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZF3B187.gif)
(https://i.imgur.com/0kwFX16.gif)
In other news, Zniw Adventure was qualified for the Indie Showcase finals at Digital Dragons 2018 event. Since it's in the dreaded last 5% polish stage, we'll show much more than the last year's events (including yet another location, much more completed encyclopedia and unlockable bonuses) ;)
Post by: CaptainD on 15 May 2018, 10:31
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AMAZING!!
Post by: ManicMatt on 15 May 2018, 10:54
Post by: Darth Mandarb on 15 May 2018, 12:00
I have wondered for some time... The squiggly pixel outlines on the characters? Do you draw the animations without them and then just randomly add/remove some pixels from each frame to achieve this effect? Or do you just draw the outlines for each frame (not concerned w/ consistency) and let them workout naturally that way? It's a nice effect that isn't too over-the-top. Sometimes this squiggly animation style goes way too far and it's jarring on the eyes but this just has character.
Post by: AnasAbdin on 15 May 2018, 12:20
I have no words to describe how awesome your project looks and how talented you are.
I have wondered for some time... The squiggly pixel outlines on the characters...
I know! I've always loved the outlines and it gives it a very distinctive lovely look too! Most of 2D hand drawing animation apps render this way and can be removed, but this style fits the project PERFECTLY! ;-D
Post by: CrashPL on 15 May 2018, 12:46
The squiggly pixel outlines on the characters? Do you draw the animations without them and then just randomly add/remove some pixels from each frame to achieve this effect? Or do you just draw the outlines for each frame (not concerned w/ consistency) and let them workout naturally that way?
We actually used both methods, but it's mostly a redraw effect you described - that's why some of the more action-oriented animations took that much time to create. ;) For smaller objects/characters we just add/remove several random pixels, but cleverly disguise them as redrawn frames. We tried to tone down the effect as much as possible (so that it looks nice, but isn't that irritating), glad you like our efforts. :D
Post by: Monsieur OUXX on 15 May 2018, 21:00
At first I was skeptical about the hi-res-but-not-hi-enough-not-to-need-antialias, but in the end it turns out wonderfully.
Since it's so awesome, have you considered doing 8 angles for the main character instead of just 4?Then your game would look 200% smooth.
Post by: CrashPL on 15 May 2018, 22:17
(https://i.imgur.com/ZQ9ZqTF.png)
That was one of the first challenges for us, way back in 2015 - animating all walking and idle views (for all 3 backpacks) took a good half-a-month of our time...
(also AGS slows down to (almost) a crawl when I open this view... I'm afraid the enigne's gonna break down any second I do anything on a view like this!)
Post by: Hobo on 15 May 2018, 23:09
Post by: CrashPL on 07 Jun 2018, 08:32
Anyway, if you might (or might not) know, Zniw Adventure got to the finals of Digital Dragons 2018 Indie Showcase, which was held in 21-22 May, Cracow. You can watch some of the photos from the event here. (https://www.facebook.com/ZniwAdventure/posts/1653994761387758) We even met two fellow AGS users during the event!
We also now have a dedicated Discord server! (https://discordapp.com/invite/9ydTfhq) If you'd like to hang out with us, watch some poorly drawn programmer placeholders, and have a good time, feel free to join!
Alright, in other news - Twarda started working on the intro/outro FMV cutscene, and regrets it already.
(https://i.imgur.com/CXjtGXd.gif)
And s'more of the in-game moving pictures for you:
(https://i.imgur.com/9RTP4Dy.gif)
(https://i.imgur.com/rXQyVP8.gif)
(https://i.imgur.com/CFDzYxE.gif)
Post by: Danvzare on 07 Jun 2018, 12:21
So many frames! 8-0
So beautiful! 8-0
Post by: Blondbraid on 07 Jun 2018, 21:43
Post by: CrashPL on 24 Jul 2018, 06:35
A little bit of announcements shall appear here soon ...or at least I hope, so for now please enjoy some more cuts and line tests from the FMV animations. Man, these large cartoons will definitely be the death of us...
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/448824422451904512/467380006792724490/16.gif)
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/448824422451904512/469203210452860940/anim.test.gif)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dii1KkgX0AIfbBY.jpg)
Post by: selmiak on 26 Jul 2018, 20:58
Post by: Cassiebsg on 26 Jul 2018, 21:46
Post by: Blondbraid on 27 Jul 2018, 13:15
Post by: AnasAbdin on 27 Jul 2018, 19:44
surprised Dino looks exactly like me when I wake up late for work and look at the time (laugh)
Post by: CrashPL on 01 Aug 2018, 12:55
surprised Dino looks exactly like me when I wake up late for work and look at the time (laugh)
Heh, you know how it is. :D
Anyway, about the announcement I mentioned before... Zniw Adventure now has its own proper Steam page, along with an improved trailer and a couple of fresh screenshots! No final release date just yet, but man, everyday we're coming closer and closer to the finish line. So yeah, you can wishlist the adventures of our dinosaur heroine if you'd like. :)
https://store.steampowered.com/app/904750/Zniw_Adventure/
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DjghBwmW0AAlAMh.jpg)
Post by: Click'd on 01 Aug 2018, 14:08
Post by: Cassiebsg on 01 Aug 2018, 15:07
Post by: CrashPL on 10 Aug 2018, 07:04
Alright, another 56k unfriendly post, so brace yourselves.
(https://i.imgur.com/0O3vw8M.gif)
Well, this is primary a game for kids with educational values.
(https://i.imgur.com/1QnfObC.gif)
If there's something strange in you neighborhood
just go and hide in the sack
(https://i.imgur.com/vdawheA.gif)
Zniw Adventure-Pulp Fiction crossover confirmed
Post by: AnasAbdin on 10 Aug 2018, 07:16
Post by: Cassiebsg on 10 Aug 2018, 17:57
I'm lacking words to be honest. Great job!
Post by: Blondbraid on 10 Aug 2018, 19:58
Post by: selmiak on 12 Aug 2018, 20:54
Way too short, but a nice appetizer for the full game :-D
filled with spoilers!
Post by: CrashPL on 13 Aug 2018, 20:38
Also many thanks AnasAbdin, Cassiebsg and Blondbraid! :)
It's like a children's storybook come to life! ;-D
That's one of our goals, heh! :D
Post by: selmiak on 13 Aug 2018, 21:10
Post by: CrashPL on 20 Sep 2018, 11:26
(https://i.imgur.com/Q3m3oPP.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/1VC22Ug.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZylOpBU.png)
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Post by: CaptainD on 20 Sep 2018, 12:08
Congrats on getting oh so close to releasing the game. As always, it looks wonderful. ;-D
Post by: shaun9991 on 23 Sep 2018, 22:26
Post by: CrashPL on 24 Oct 2018, 09:38
It's actually the last 3% that's the worst! :grin:
I can relate, I've been debugging these 101 rooms for so long now, I could easily do a blindfolded speedrun...
Also thanks Captain and Shaun!
So anyway, apart from me finally having some time to fix/add some quality of life improvements (that 'doubleclick for faster movement' was on my todo list for centuries), and rewriting some of the more messy dialogue files, we're slowly starting to do some major, pre-final polishes:
* the educational aspect received a major redesign, as some people during the playtests/events complained it might not be as intuitive as we thought (and questioned why the timeline is in a separate menu). So we just merged both the menu and the timeline into a single page, should be much easier to use now:
(https://i.imgur.com/RCTBr4O.png)
* added an additional "zero" screen, which takes place during the 1st and 2nd part of the intro, serving as an interactive tutorial (it's better to let the player experiment and learn the controls/mechanics with a simple puzzle, than to display some text overlays)
(https://i.imgur.com/bRQP1pW.jpg)
...and of course a bunch of new/improved assets. A smiling Zniw! A rare sight indeed!
(https://i.imgur.com/3LvsAhI.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/pa0ETcF.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/IppirVB.gif)
Post by: Click'd on 24 Oct 2018, 10:33
some people during the playtests/events complainedTough love, fuck yeah. Let me tell you from a tester's perspective that we complain to make the game better, not because we hate you.
Post by: CrashPL on 24 Oct 2018, 10:53
some people during the playtests/events complainedTough love, fuck yeah. Let me tell you from a tester's perspective that we complain to make the game better, not because we hate you.
As a guy who works as a QA engineer for 4 years now, I know that. ;) That's why we sat down for a week and redesigned the whole thing from scratch, because your feedback is uttermost important. People literally complained the encyclopedia menus/timeline layout "suck" (sometimes using more... blunt words), so we knew we have to make it better.
Post by: CrashPL on 30 Oct 2018, 11:56
(https://i.imgur.com/Pfo2MoP.gif)
Post by: selmiak on 30 Oct 2018, 20:34
Post by: ArsCreativa on 31 Oct 2018, 20:29
Post by: ManicMatt on 16 Nov 2018, 21:28
Post by: CrashPL on 09 Dec 2018, 20:02
I love the double click in adventure games! I'd put it in mine, but that's beyond me! Ah well, there's only one large area anyway, so it'd be largely redundant for me I suppose.
While it is a nice feature indeed, it completely broke the game in several places. :D Due to my limited development time, it took around 2 weeks to find and fix everything... And boy, I sure do hope I managed to find everything in a core thing like that! Thanks selmiak and ArsCreativa too!
Anyway, I'm feeling both excited and extremely anxious, as we're getting oh so close to the complete package - animations, encyclopedia and such. Well, here's more animations and dinosaur reveals for today!
(https://i.imgur.com/FeBxXL7.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/CqpxtL8.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/5eZyhOb.gif) (https://i.imgur.com/eK82sHF.gif)
Post by: CaptainD on 10 Dec 2018, 12:02
Post by: CrashPL on 24 Dec 2018, 06:57
(https://i.imgur.com/XsFP7ju.jpg)
Post by: FireFlower on 24 Dec 2018, 09:17
Post by: CrashPL on 24 Jan 2019, 11:29
(https://i.imgur.com/eZ1M25s.gif)
Opening screen of tutorial location
(https://i.imgur.com/qlK3x6j.png)
Opening screen of, er, somewhere somewhere spoilers
(https://i.imgur.com/dLZs5gr.png)
One of the popups. No bouquet for you, Zniw.
(https://i.imgur.com/pUQXkEp.png)
Post by: selmiak on 24 Jan 2019, 21:32
Good luck with putting the last bit of polish on this great game. I'll miss your beautiful updates to this thread!
Post by: CrashPL on 02 Mar 2019, 20:43
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