Post by: Stupot on 03 Dec 2018, 01:22
Congratulations, Cat. And thanks for bringing Cornelius back.
| (https://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/images/games/2311_1.png) | Santa and the Orphanage (https://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/site/games/game/2311/) by Slasher |
| (https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pH-mlZXpvwY/XB-T-eiqqlI/AAAAAAAAB4g/60pg8xiPzFcaTZ2rlXWoWkMHsk138DypQCK4BGAYYCw/s640/02.jpg) | The Goat Crone (https://theouterzone.itch.io/the-goat-crone) by The Outer Zone |
| (https://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/images/games/2316_1.png) | Cornelius Cat in: How the Cat Saved Christmas (https://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/site/games/game/2316/) by Cat |
Topic: 'Christmas'
set by Slasher and Mikeg.
....Maybe to make it more interesting: There are three choices of how to make your game:
1) Saving Christmas, 2) Avoiding Christmas, 3) Stealing Christmas.
(https://i.imgur.com/FyXkGDm.png)
We have to keep the festive season alive (laugh)
Deadline December 31st
Post by: Slasher on 03 Dec 2018, 08:07
This idea came to me a few moments ago which I suppose decides my choice:
"Mayor, Ebeneezer Grinch has cut Christmas funding for the Wayward childrens' Orphanage and so they are relying on public donations. Santa said he would be more than happy to give the children presents and Christmas dinner this year, much to the dismay of Mayor, Ebeneezer Grinch."
Post by: The Outer Zone on 03 Dec 2018, 08:21
I'll find a clever way to continue my Tales From The Outer Zone series on this topic..
It can surely be done... somehow..
Post by: Kini on 03 Dec 2018, 08:46
I haven't posted on these forums in several months (not that I was ever much of a regular here). Life got busy, but now I think I have it under control again, so I plan to start taking part in MAGS regularly, starting with this one :)
My initial idea (which remains subject to change) involves 'saving' the Nativity play at a primary school. The kid playing the donkey has called in sick, so you - the drama teacher - must play the part yourself, which means fashioning a makeshift donkey costume.
Anyway, I hope you're all doing well!
Post by: Cassiebsg on 03 Dec 2018, 16:57
Post by: HanaIndiana on 03 Dec 2018, 17:09
I have a story idea... now I just need some puzzles to go with it.
Post by: VampireWombat on 04 Dec 2018, 13:31
Post by: The Outer Zone on 04 Dec 2018, 20:04
My game will portray a dark christmas. Taking place in the late 1800s. A small family in the woods.
And a yule demon.
Post by: Slasher on 05 Dec 2018, 14:26
Post by: Durinde on 05 Dec 2018, 14:47
Post by: cat on 05 Dec 2018, 20:08
Post by: Slasher on 06 Dec 2018, 06:47
I have listed all the elements for my game...
It will be family friendly...well, seeing as it's Christmas...
I have drawn all the rooms and have started adding their elements...
The game takes place in Santa's workshop...
On schedule...
Ho ho ho (laugh)
Post by: VampireWombat on 06 Dec 2018, 13:14
As for my game, I have a base gui made and base programming for the buttons on it. Next step is making some elves.
Post by: cat on 06 Dec 2018, 19:09
Will there at least be Dr. Seuss style rhyming?
Who knows? I have bought some crafting supplies and cotton wool and the puzzles are also planned out - which means: I'm in!
Post by: Mandle on 07 Dec 2018, 15:18
Will there at least be Dr. Seuss style rhyming?
Who knows? I have bought some crafting supplies and cotton wool and the puzzles are also planned out - which means: I'm in!
Potential Cornelius Cat sequel?!
Post by: cat on 07 Dec 2018, 19:38
Potential Cornelius Cat sequel?!Now that MAGS allows pre-existing content, this is the purrfect opportunity.
Post by: HanaIndiana on 08 Dec 2018, 00:27
I'm feeling motivated to try some hand drawn stuff, so it would be fun to have a mix of art this month. Assuming my scanner still works once I pull it out of the garage. :tongue:
Post by: cat on 08 Dec 2018, 07:35
Post by: The Outer Zone on 12 Dec 2018, 10:00
I am running a tight schedule as always, but I'm on track so far. Here is a little sneak peak of my game "The Goat Crone".
The background for the first scene:
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9IUO8z9Skl0/XBDbifGnmWI/AAAAAAAAB3A/X4YzymuBazYK7sCadkVZM6x8EXBo5m--wCK4BGAYYCw/s800/BG01_DAY.png)
Post by: VampireWombat on 12 Dec 2018, 12:50
Post by: Kini on 12 Dec 2018, 15:23
I'm also on track. I might even have time to add a couple of extra puzzles to my game (which is currently very short). I may post my backgrounds later, when I'm home.
Post by: Cassiebsg on 12 Dec 2018, 17:36
But I won't leave empty handed... here's the player character:
(https://i.imgur.com/tihP3NZ.png)
Post by: Kini on 13 Dec 2018, 15:36
(http://i64.tinypic.com/20kynmf.png)
Post by: Slasher on 16 Dec 2018, 10:55
"Mayor, Ebeneezer Grinch has cut Christmas funding for the Wayward children's Orphanage and so they are relying on public donations. Santa said he would be more than happy to give the children presents and Christmas dinner this year, much to the dismay of Mayor, Ebeneezer Grinch. So, Mayor Grinch has sent his henchmen to Santa's workshop to ruin the orphanage's Christmas!"
2 click interface.
http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/site/games/game/2311/
(https://i.imgur.com/H6Q9Nq1.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/X7apD5u.png)
http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/site/games/game/2311/
Ho ho ho
Please PM of any issues..
Post by: The Outer Zone on 19 Dec 2018, 00:28
I'm struggling to get done before the holidays myself. But I think I'll just make it :)
Here are my character portraits:
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OU6BQ9d_g8o/XBmOxFu1mZI/AAAAAAAAB30/zPqsd0NnJ9QtIN1xyFb8g068LAS7uR8PgCK4BGAYYCw/s200/Portrait_Alma.png)
Alma - the player character.
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-302Af45Ffes/XBmOxDhMXiI/AAAAAAAAB34/4AdbPtooWK4iztCK1NBxaAtf_eLFXroCQCK4BGAYYCw/s200/Portrait_Father.png)
Papa
Post by: VampireWombat on 19 Dec 2018, 12:44
I will be attempting a Massimo and Twitch game again. I'm going with a DoTT/Sam and Max style and using a context sensitive verb coin built upon the BASS template.
Santa is missing and elves hire Massimo to find him. Twitch joins along because he has nothing better to do. I'll try to have more to share in the next couple of days.
Post by: The Outer Zone on 19 Dec 2018, 19:27
By the way, I am doing this game full time. I got some money for artistic development, so I spent it on this game.
So actually spend 15 work days on it, and not just doing it on the side.
Post by: cat on 19 Dec 2018, 20:02
Post by: The Outer Zone on 23 Dec 2018, 14:07
Here is my entry:
The Goat Crone
An occult Christmas tale of family love and dark rituals.
Get it here:
https://theouterzone.itch.io/the-goat-crone (https://theouterzone.itch.io/the-goat-crone)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pH-mlZXpvwY/XB-T-eiqqlI/AAAAAAAAB4g/60pg8xiPzFcaTZ2rlXWoWkMHsk138DypQCK4BGAYYCw/s640/02.jpg)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hQovelfWQLU/XB-T-Xcif0I/AAAAAAAAB4c/3PPMJydBQU0tSl3IVkEWYy9Pl-NroOBwACK4BGAYYCw/s640/03.jpg)
Alma has to prepare the yule ham while her father is out in the forest.
But the nightmarish myth of The Goat Crone haunts her and her baby brother.
Feedback is much appreciated.
I will probably make a new version in the coming year.
Enjoy :)
The Goat Crone
An occult Christmas tale of family love and dark rituals.
Get it here:
https://theouterzone.itch.io/the-goat-crone (https://theouterzone.itch.io/the-goat-crone)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pH-mlZXpvwY/XB-T-eiqqlI/AAAAAAAAB4g/60pg8xiPzFcaTZ2rlXWoWkMHsk138DypQCK4BGAYYCw/s640/02.jpg)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hQovelfWQLU/XB-T-Xcif0I/AAAAAAAAB4c/3PPMJydBQU0tSl3IVkEWYy9Pl-NroOBwACK4BGAYYCw/s640/03.jpg)
Alma has to prepare the yule ham while her father is out in the forest.
But the nightmarish myth of The Goat Crone haunts her and her baby brother.
Feedback is much appreciated.
I will probably make a new version in the coming year.
Enjoy :)
Post by: VampireWombat on 23 Dec 2018, 14:55
I was hoping to have a version complete before Christmas, but doesn't look like that's happening. But I might be able to share some images later today or sometime tomorrow.
Post by: Kini on 23 Dec 2018, 18:46
I haven't been able to work on mine for the past week, annoyingly, but I'll have it ready before the month's up.
Post by: Kini on 23 Dec 2018, 19:27
I just started playing The Goat Crone and was enjoying it, but the game crashed on me. Here's what I did to cause it, along with the error report that followed:
I'll give full feedback once I've finished the game.
Post by: cat on 23 Dec 2018, 21:27
I was hoping to have a version complete before Christmas, but doesn't look like that's happening. But I might be able to share some images later today or sometime tomorrow.
Same here. My game is playable from start to finish but it is sadly not in a state where I want to release it. Rest assured, though, that I will release something before the month is over!
Post by: Shadow1000 on 23 Dec 2018, 23:43
Here is my entry:
The Goat Crone
An occult Christmas tale of family love and dark rituals.
Get it here:
https://theouterzone.itch.io/the-goat-crone (https://theouterzone.itch.io/the-goat-crone)
Alma has to prepare the yule ham while her father is out in the forest.
But the nightmarish myth of The Goat Crone haunts her and her baby brother.
Feedback is much appreciated.
I will probably make a new version in the coming year.
Enjoy :)
WOW! I was REALLY enjoying this game. The graphics and environment are OUTSTANDING! Unfortunately, it crashed and the game was over. :(
Here's the error I encountered:
error -18
hBushes_Interact in Room 4
I hope you can solve this! I'm willing to try again...
Post by: The Outer Zone on 24 Dec 2018, 00:24
And thanks for all your kind words :)
Post by: VampireWombat on 24 Dec 2018, 14:34
Post by: TheFrighter on 24 Dec 2018, 18:09
An italian mouse, VampireWombat? :-D
_
Post by: VampireWombat on 24 Dec 2018, 18:27
Post by: VampireWombat on 29 Dec 2018, 20:57
How's everyone else's games going?
Post by: cat on 29 Dec 2018, 22:09
AGS Puppet Theatre proudly presents
Cornelius Cat in: How the Cat Saved Christmas
Cornelius Cat in: How the Cat Saved Christmas
(https://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/images/games/2316_1.png)
Someone was naughty and stole the Christmas decoration! Now it is up to Cornelius and Mortimer to bring it back and save Christmas.
Meet old and new characters, enjoy Dr. Seuss style rhymes and solve festive puzzles in a cotton wool landscape.
F5 to save
F6 to restore
Ctrl+q to quit
Download here (http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/site/games/game/2316/)
The game is a sequel to Cornelius Cat in: The Uncontrollable Pest (http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/site/games/game/1963/). However, the games are independent and you don't have to play one to enjoy the other (although you are highly encouraged to try it if you enjoy this game :))
Most of the assets were newly created for this MAGS, only the characters and the stage frame (in a modified version) were reused.
Oh, and in case you are wondering: The pie was baked from cookie dough and the icicles were made from a PET bottle ;)
I hope you all had a great holiday!
Post by: Kini on 31 Dec 2018, 13:51
Unfortunately, I haven't been able to finish my game and I'm not going to be able to this time around.
Good luck to everyone who's still in the contest. I look forward to playing all your games.
Post by: VampireWombat on 31 Dec 2018, 21:23
Good luck to everyone who finished their games.
Post by: Shadow1000 on 31 Dec 2018, 21:38
The topic for this month is "Christmas". But in the post it adds: "...Maybe to make it more interesting: There are three choices of how to make your game".
I am not clear if those three choices are intended to be requirements for the competition or just some suggestions. The entries were all fun to play but part of my voting criteria is how closely the entry is related to the theme.
Thank you
Post by: Stupot on 01 Jan 2019, 02:38
@Shadow: Slasher or Mikeg May want to chime in but I would take those three points as mere prompts, based on the word ‘maybe’
Post by: Slasher on 01 Jan 2019, 06:21
But what is done is done ;)
Good luck to everyone...
Post by: Stupot on 03 Jan 2019, 06:05
You'll have two weeks to choose your favourite.
Vote using the poll above.
| (https://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/images/games/2311_1.png) | Santa and the Orphanage (https://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/site/games/game/2311/) by Slasher |
| (https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pH-mlZXpvwY/XB-T-eiqqlI/AAAAAAAAB4g/60pg8xiPzFcaTZ2rlXWoWkMHsk138DypQCK4BGAYYCw/s640/02.jpg) | The Goat Crone (https://theouterzone.itch.io/the-goat-crone) by The Outer Zone |
| (https://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/images/games/2316_1.png) | Cornelius Cat in: How the Cat Saved Christmas (https://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/site/games/game/2316/) by Cat |
Post by: Cassiebsg on 03 Jan 2019, 10:41
But <nitpick mode> why does clicking on the image zooms the picture instead of providing download link? I usually always click the image as it's easier than hitting the link... (roll) </nitpick mode>
Good job everyone and I'm looking forward to try all entries. (nod)
Post by: Chicky on 03 Jan 2019, 12:09
Post by: Shadow1000 on 03 Jan 2019, 17:01
Santa and the Orphanage by Slasher
The Goat Crone by The Outer Zone
Cornelius Cat in: How the Cat Saved Christmas by Cat
My vote went to
Well done
Post by: cat on 03 Jan 2019, 20:12
.
The Goat Crone by The Outer Zone
My vote
Post by: Slasher on 03 Jan 2019, 20:47
Post by: The Outer Zone on 05 Jan 2019, 09:20
Thanks for your kind comments everyone! I expect to make more games in the series this year.
I will play the other two games asap and leave my comments and my vote.
@Cat
Post by: The Outer Zone on 13 Jan 2019, 23:03
Here are my thoughts.
Santa and the Orphanage by Slasher
Cornelius Cat in: How the Cat Saved Christmas by Cat
My vote goes to:
Post by: Blondbraid on 14 Jan 2019, 22:03
Santa and the Orphanage by Slasher
The Goat Crone by The Outer Zone
Cornelius Cat in: How the Cat Saved Christmas by Cat
I voted for:
Post by: Stupot on 15 Jan 2019, 01:40
Slightly different topic.
I’ll be opening up a MAGGIES thread as soon as we have a winner for December.
Does anyone have any suggestions/requests/problems with how we did it last year (if you can remember)? I’m thinking of maybe ditching the points system and just getting everyone to choose their top 3 in any order and counting the votes that way.
Cheers.
Post by: Kastchey on 17 Jan 2019, 21:57
Post by: Stupot on 17 Jan 2019, 22:19
Congratulations, Cat. And thanks for bringing Cornelius back.
Post by: Blondbraid on 17 Jan 2019, 23:21
Post by: Shadow1000 on 18 Jan 2019, 02:49
Post by: Slasher on 18 Jan 2019, 05:54
Post by: cat on 18 Jan 2019, 20:10
I hope that Kini and VampireWombat will finish their games for next Christmas.
I'll try to come up with an inspiring theme for February.
Post by: The Outer Zone on 19 Jan 2019, 20:43