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Title: MAGS June "Outside" (CLOSED)
Post by: Stupot on Tue 02/06/2020 16:54:06
Just the one entry. Thanks to Slasher for keeping us just alive. Perceptions is the Winner of MAGS June.

(https://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/images/games/2453_1_thumb_200.png)

Outside
Topic chosen by IntenseDegree.
Deadline June 30.

Maybe it's outside generally in the great outdoors and the wonders of nature...

(https://i.imgur.com/b6jPViU.jpg?1)(https://i.imgur.com/y51GMEQ.jpg?1)

Maybe it's outside in the city, or outside something specific...

(https://i.imgur.com/vfl1OMs.jpg?1)(https://i.imgur.com/6om8OD1.jpg?1)

Maybe you don't want to be outside...

(https://i.imgur.com/GWQcDfk.jpg?1)(https://i.imgur.com/Y4vFTSM.jpg?1)

... or maybe it's a different kind of outside entirely.

(https://i.imgur.com/PQfWGyU.jpg?1)(https://i.imgur.com/9T2cExe.jpg?1)

Need a little help with graphics? Perhaps The AGS Trove (https://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=55998.0) has something you can use.
Don't want to go it alone? Try the Recruitment board (https://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/forums/index.php?board=20.0).

What is MAGS?
Started in 2001, MAGS is a competition for amateur adventure game makers. The idea is to create a game in under a month, following the rules set by the previous winner. It aims to help you work to a deadline, improve your skills, and provide a kick-start into making adventure games. Regardless of skill, MAGS is for everyone. Voting is based on "favourite" games, and not the most artistic, or the best coded. If you have bad art skills, use it as a chance to do some graphic work. If you're sub-standard at coding, use it as a chance to give scripting a go. Ultimately, people will vote for the most enjoyable entry.

Rules
Entering MAGS is simple. First, conceptualize your game following the month's criteria (see above). Second, create your game fuelled only by coffee. Finally, post your game in this thread, including:

* A working download link
* The title of your game
* A suitable in-game screenshot

At the end of the month, voting will begin, usually lasting for fourteen days, and the winner chooses the next month's theme.
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: VampireWombat on Tue 02/06/2020 17:09:49
The outside is a lie! Which actually might be a theme I'll use. I'm going to at least make an attempt at a game this month anyway. I've learned a few things the past couple of months that will hopefully go towards actually making a good game.
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Slasher on Tue 02/06/2020 19:18:36
Interesting and dooable topic...

I think mine will be called 'Perception'...
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Slasher on Wed 03/06/2020 08:27:35
'Perceptions'

Being rewritten..
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Slasher on Thu 04/06/2020 09:49:48
Perceptions

Most people believe they live in a world they've perceived to be reality.

Their perceptions dictate the reality they experience. The real reality is trapped within, never able to venture outside their reality and into the real realty.

We are eternal free spirits, free to roam space and time. To perceive the real reality of the outside you must change your perceptions of reality, for you are God.

A simple test of your perceptions may take you to the next level of the real reality of human consciousness.




Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Blondbraid on Thu 04/06/2020 15:36:26
Quote from: Slasher on Thu 04/06/2020 09:49:48
Perceptions

Most people believe they live in a world they've perceived to be reality.

Their perceptions dictate the reality they experience. The real reality is trapped within, never able to venture outside their reality and into the real realty.

We are eternal free spirits, free to roam space and time. To perceive the real reality of the outside you must change your perceptions of reality, for you are God.

A simple test of your perceptions may take you to the next level of the real reality of human consciousness.





So basically, the Matrix?
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Slasher on Thu 04/06/2020 17:28:17
Blondbraid: Well, kind of like the matrix in principle...

You get a test on the perceptions of reality... before building your own universe  (laugh)

Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Slasher on Fri 05/06/2020 07:31:19
Perceptions
I'm well into my entry. I thought I would do something different....
My entry consists of two parts:

I've compiled the human consciousness reality quiz and I'm now setting up the 'Build you own universe' part which you can print out and frame  (laugh)
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Slasher on Sun 07/06/2020 11:43:40
Perceptions

Added a new part: Test your Perceptions of mathematical conundrums.
Also added one slot: S to Save game R to Restore game Save and D to Delete Saved game.
One cursor game.

My entry now consists of three parts:

Game progress 94%

Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: VampireWombat on Sun 07/06/2020 13:49:42
0% progress on my game. I have to decide if I want to go through with my initial idea or do something "lighter" in tone.
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Stupot on Mon 08/06/2020 03:33:20
Any more for any more?
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Intense Degree on Mon 08/06/2020 09:18:26
I don't know how time will pan out this month, but I have at least made the very beginnings of something. I'm hoping it will be in a better state than last month's, but even if not I want to try and get something out this month and keep the momentum going if possible.
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Slasher on Mon 08/06/2020 11:48:49
Quote from: Intense Degree on Mon 08/06/2020 09:18:26
I don't know how time will pan out this month, but I have at least made the very beginnings of something. I'm hoping it will be in a better state than last month's, but even if not I want to try and get something out this month and keep the momentum going if possible.
Hope you will come through  (nod)

One Screenshot of Perceptions:

(https://i.imgur.com/8174n67.png)
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Slasher on Tue 09/06/2020 02:45:11
Perceptions

Based on scientific fact and some conjecture....

320 X 200 resolution.

Most people perceive they live in a world they believe to be reality.Their perceptions dictate the reality they experience. Perceptions of reality have been instilled since birth, unable to venture from their perceived reality through human consciousness.

We are eternal free spirits, free to roam space without time. To perceive the reality of the outside you must change your perceptions of reality, for you are god.

A simple test of your perceptions may take you to the next level of human consciousness (Multiple choice quiz). Open your mind to the field of possibilities..

Solve some mathematical conundrum questions. (Difficulty: quite hard)

Finally, you may have a chance to create you own reality universe in which you can print out and frame... (Create your own reality universe of stars, mists, planets and other heavenly bodies).

https://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/site/games/game/2453-perceptions/

(https://i.imgur.com/8174n67.png)
https://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/site/games/game/2453-perceptions/

Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: heltenjon on Wed 10/06/2020 00:58:01
Oh my! That's a different type of game for sure! Oh, and I'm totally stuck on the maths.
Spoiler
I can't figure out what the small planet without the comet hitting it, is representing. The real question is if this is a normal maths/pattern problem, or if the player has to change his/her perceptions in order to solve it.
[close]
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Slasher on Wed 10/06/2020 04:09:12
Quote from: heltenjon on Wed 10/06/2020 00:58:01
Oh my! That's a different type of game for sure! Oh, and I'm totally stuck on the maths.
Spoiler
I can't figure out what the small planet without the comet hitting it, is representing. The real question is if this is a normal maths/pattern problem, or if the player has to change his/her perceptions in order to solve it.
[close]
Spoiler
It comes from a standard type math's puzzle..I did say it was quite difficult, unless you know it.
[close]
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: heltenjon on Wed 10/06/2020 10:31:58
I interpret the last line:
Spoiler
(virus+death star)x saturn, not virus+(death star x saturn) If I'm wrong about that, or if I'm wrong about what Saturn is, I won't know even if I get the death star right. I guess most won't play this until the end of the month (?), so it's a bit early to cry for hints. But it would be nice to know - if there were decimals, should the player type them with a comma or a dot?
[close]
Stumped...

I'm looking forwards to seeing if someone else here gets it.  (nod)
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Slasher on Wed 10/06/2020 10:49:32
Quote from: heltenjon on Wed 10/06/2020 10:31:58
I interpret the last line:
Spoiler
(virus+death star)x saturn, not virus+(death star x saturn) If I'm wrong about that, or if I'm wrong about what Saturn is, I won't know even if I get the death star right. I guess most won't play this until the end of the month (?), so it's a bit early to cry for hints. But it would be nice to know - if there were decimals, should the player type them with a comma or a dot?
[close]
Stumped...

I'm looking forwards to seeing if someone else here gets it.  (nod)

Spoiler

It's actually: Star + Meteor(without comet)  x 1 planet...   no decimals, and the answer is online.
I also want to see who gets past these math questions.
[close]

Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: heltenjon on Wed 10/06/2020 12:34:08
Quote from: Slasher on Wed 10/06/2020 10:49:32
Quote from: heltenjon on Wed 10/06/2020 10:31:58
I interpret the last line:
Spoiler
(virus+death star)x saturn, not virus+(death star x saturn) If I'm wrong about that, or if I'm wrong about what Saturn is, I won't know even if I get the death star right. I guess most won't play this until the end of the month (?), so it's a bit early to cry for hints. But it would be nice to know - if there were decimals, should the player type them with a comma or a dot?
[close]
Stumped...

I'm looking forwards to seeing if someone else here gets it.  (nod)

I got it through trial and error. The correct formula seems to be
Spoiler
star+(meteor x planet). I'm used to doing additon and subtraction first when not told otherwise, so I misinterpreted it to be (star+meteor) x planet. The second conundrum was a lot easier, so now I've created a couple of universes. I guess there can't be a hidden ending, seeing as the point being that we go on to infinity.   ;-D
[close]

Spoiler

It's actually: Star + Meteor(without comet)  x 1 planet...   no decimals, and the answer is online.
I also want see who gets past these math questions.
[close]
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Slasher on Wed 10/06/2020 12:53:08
Well done heltenjon  (laugh)
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: heltenjon on Wed 10/06/2020 22:03:46
And after reading up on the order of operations, I now see I simply remembered it wrong, while Slasher is dead on. Oh well, it's a good thing I don't do that for a living. :-[
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Shadow1000 on Thu 11/06/2020 14:28:41
Quote from: heltenjon on Wed 10/06/2020 22:03:46
And after reading up on the order of operations, I now see I simply remembered it wrong, while Slasher is dead on. Oh well, it's a good thing I don't do that for a living. :-[

Spoiler
I know the order of operations but I don't get how to do math with symbols that are not defined. 2 out of the 3 symbols on the bottom line don't appear in the definitions on the top 3 lines
[close]
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Slasher on Thu 11/06/2020 15:04:04
Quote from: Shadow1000 on Thu 11/06/2020 14:28:41
Quote from: heltenjon on Wed 10/06/2020 22:03:46
And after reading up on the order of operations, I now see I simply remembered it wrong, while Slasher is dead on. Oh well, it's a good thing I don't do that for a living. :-[
I know the order of operations but I don't get how to do math with symbols that are not defined. 2 out of the 3 symbols on the bottom line don't appear in the definitions on the top 3 lines

Spoiler
it is based exactly like i saw on Youtube, only different symbols...
[close]


Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Shadow1000 on Thu 11/06/2020 18:00:50
Quote from: Slasher on Thu 11/06/2020 15:04:04
Quote from: Shadow1000 on Thu 11/06/2020 14:28:41
Quote from: heltenjon on Wed 10/06/2020 22:03:46
And after reading up on the order of operations, I now see I simply remembered it wrong, while Slasher is dead on. Oh well, it's a good thing I don't do that for a living. :-[
I know the order of operations but I don't get how to do math with symbols that are not defined. 2 out of the 3 symbols on the bottom line don't appear in the definitions on the top 3 lines

Spoiler
it is based exactly like i saw on Youtube, only different symbols...
[close]

Ok, then it must be based on a reference I'm not familiar with, which would explain why I'm stuck.
Spoiler
What Youtube video am I missing...?
[close]


Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Slasher on Thu 11/06/2020 18:25:41
Quote from: Shadow1000 on Thu 11/06/2020 18:00:50
Quote from: Slasher on Thu 11/06/2020 15:04:04
Quote from: Shadow1000 on Thu 11/06/2020 14:28:41
Quote from: heltenjon on Wed 10/06/2020 22:03:46
And after reading up on the order of operations, I now see I simply remembered it wrong, while Slasher is dead on. Oh well, it's a good thing I don't do that for a living. :-[
I know the order of operations but I don't get how to do math with symbols that are not defined. 2 out of the 3 symbols on the bottom line don't appear in the definitions on the top 3 lines

Spoiler
it is based exactly like i saw on Youtube, only different symbols...
[close]

Ok, then it must be based on a reference I'm not familiar with, which would explain why I'm stuck.
Spoiler
What Youtube video am I missing...?
[close]
Sent you PM..



Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: heltenjon on Thu 11/06/2020 22:22:20
 :-D Slasher's actually hidden a huge hint about the logic in one of his replies above. Although it looked like we were discussing other things.  (laugh) You don't need to have seen a similar setup or video to be able to solve this.
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Slasher on Fri 12/06/2020 19:00:00
I'm looking forward to some pretty cools games to emerge.  (nod)

Come on guys ;)
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: VampireWombat on Fri 12/06/2020 20:03:51
I created my player character and got animations for her. But I still need to figure out quite a bit more. But we're still not quite to the halfway point of the month.
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Slasher on Sat 13/06/2020 05:48:01
Quote from: VampireWombat on Fri 12/06/2020 20:03:51
I created my player character and got animations for her. But I still need to figure out quite a bit more. But we're still not quite to the halfway point of the month.
Well, that's a great start  (nod)

Go for it like a non-stop locomotive ;)
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: JackPutter on Wed 17/06/2020 12:42:12
It's late in the month but I think I came up with a fun one-room idea that I might be able to cobble together by the deadline... It's been a little while since I fired up the AGS software so let's hope I haven't lost the knack!
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: VampireWombat on Wed 17/06/2020 15:34:49
Good luck, JackPutter.

I'm still trying to decide on art style for my game. Hopefully I'll figure it out today or tomorrow so I can start "real" work...
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Stupot on Thu 18/06/2020 07:54:04
Keep up the good work chaps.
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: VampireWombat on Thu 18/06/2020 13:56:06
What, no encouragement for me? No keep up the mediocre work? lol.
Does reading a book for inspiration count as "work"? If so, I'm about to "work" on my game...
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Slasher on Fri 19/06/2020 11:54:23
Quote from: VampireWombat on Thu 18/06/2020 13:56:06
What, no encouragement for me? No keep up the mediocre work? lol.
Does reading a book for inspiration count as "work"? If so, I'm about to "work" on my game...
Don't demean yourself...if reading is what it takes then yes, it is work... it's all work...

The earlier you start the sooner you'll finish...

One spark of inspiration is all you may need to light up the world..

Go forth and conquer ;)

Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: VampireWombat on Fri 19/06/2020 13:44:27
Quote from: Slasher on Fri 19/06/2020 11:54:23
Don't demean yourself...if reading is what it takes then yes, it is work... it's all work...

The earlier you start the sooner you'll finish...

One spark of inspiration is all you may need to light up the world..

Go forth and conquer ;)
It's not really demeaning myself when it's true. What work I've done so far has been half hearted at best. But reading did actually prove useful since my mind relaxed enough to give me a specific puzzle idea.

And I now have more or less the art style I want figured out. Today and tomorrow are breaks from as high of heat, so I should be able to get a decent start.
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Slasher on Sat 20/06/2020 05:37:39
VampireWombat:  O, ye of little faith....  you are more powerful then you think you are.  You seem stuck in a perpetual circle of doubt and self identity.

"He must face the beast with great courage and faith for he can slay the beast..."

Now, go forth towards the beast...
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Slasher on Tue 23/06/2020 17:05:11
Anymore takers with something to show?  (nod)
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: VampireWombat on Tue 23/06/2020 18:12:52
I'm still working on trees...
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Intense Degree on Tue 23/06/2020 18:25:19
Work is really piling up for me at the moment and has been this last couple of weeks so I don't think I'm going to manage anything at all this month. :(
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: JackPutter on Wed 24/06/2020 10:44:33
I have one background and a character sprite. It may be a last-minute dash to the finish line for me, I was hoping to have a lot more finished by now.
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: VampireWombat on Wed 24/06/2020 16:18:47
This is all I have to show for myself so far...

(http://ags.pics/1Ln0.png)
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Slasher on Thu 25/06/2020 16:22:55
That's a start VampireWombat ;)

Scaffold and a tube.... Mmmm....

Wanting more (nod)

Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: VampireWombat on Thu 25/06/2020 18:09:21
I'm not sure if it counts as a scaffold. It's just playground equipment. I do plan to add a slide and a swing set, but not sure what more I'll get done. I have to start the programming phase this weekend.
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: KyriakosCH on Sat 27/06/2020 06:44:43
Working on a "different kind of outside".

As in far out  :=

(https://i.imgur.com/QQkivX6.png)

It is a horror game, hopefully I will be able to complete it on time.
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: VampireWombat on Sun 28/06/2020 15:22:18
I'm trying to decide if it's worth pushing myself to finish something by the deadline or not. Unless I get some flash of inspiration, there will be minimal gameplay and no actual puzzles. And I don't even have a title for the game...
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Slasher on Sun 28/06/2020 17:25:05
I expect you guys will ask for a month's extension  (laugh)

Tick tock, tick tock   ;)
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: KyriakosCH on Sun 28/06/2020 18:16:14
I'm afraid I will have to ask for a two month extension  :=
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: JackPutter on Sun 28/06/2020 19:38:23
I'm afraid there's not a hope in hell that I can get anything finished on time, I don't think even an extension would be enough for me to complete even the most stripped-down version of my idea. I'm going to have to bow out, best of luck to everyone still working on their entries!
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: VampireWombat on Sun 28/06/2020 19:59:39
I'll do what I can to figure out some kind of puzzles or interesting interactions.
But an extension would help. Even if it was only a couple of hours.
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: heltenjon on Sun 28/06/2020 20:03:33
Need a title, Vampire Wombat? And you got a playground with a slide, a tube and a swing?

Youtube - the slide into swinging!  (laugh)
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: VampireWombat on Tue 30/06/2020 13:37:21
Assessing things this morning, I've come to the conclusion I'd need 2-5 days to turn what I have into anything worth even calling a game. So, I guess I'm out. Good luck to anyone else who might still be working on a game.
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Stupot on Tue 30/06/2020 17:27:53
Sorry guys I’m just catching up with this thread. I can’t give a big extension because tomorrow is my only day off to do the sorty-out bits. But I can delay for a few hours if anyone needs it.
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: KyriakosCH on Wed 01/07/2020 00:09:51
Ok, maybe it is worth a try. Can I have five hours? :)
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Stupot on Wed 01/07/2020 02:14:08
Quote from: KyriakosCH on Wed 01/07/2020 00:09:51
Ok, maybe it is worth a try. Can I have five hours? :)
Granite
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: KyriakosCH on Wed 01/07/2020 02:40:01
I did my best, but unfortunately it isn't in game-ready mode at all...
:/

Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (OPEN)
Post by: Stupot on Thu 02/07/2020 02:20:14
Just the one entry, then. Unlucky to VampireWombat and KyriakosCH. You both look like you had something interesting going on in your screenshots.

Thanks to Slasher for keeping us just alive. I know you don't like to win by default, but nevertheless Perceptions looks very interesting and is the Winner of MAGS June.

(https://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/images/games/2453_1_thumb_200.png)

No poll, but still everyone go and play Perceptions (https://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/site/games/game/2453-perceptions/). And how about taking the extra time to go and rate and comment on any games that you've played recently.
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (CLOSED)
Post by: Slasher on Fri 03/07/2020 05:50:38
As Stu said....

Anyhow, I guess it's up to me to choose a topic  8-0

Buckle up brothers and prepare  (laugh)
Title: Re: MAGS June "Outside" (CLOSED)
Post by: KyriakosCH on Fri 03/07/2020 06:59:59
:)

On the bright side, if it fits the topic, I may just use the game I am working on since a few days ago.