Apprentice II: The Continuation

Gregjazz · Wed 07/01/2004 21:02:21

Apprentice II: The Continuation

The second chapter in the Apprentice series begins where the original left off. As the story continues, the black horse of war looms over the land, with the ominous Lord Ironcrow at the reins. Because Pib's apprenticeship makes him vulnerable to the military draft, attaining wizardhood becomes imperative.

From ocean diving to winning at the races, this adventure explores the land of Willowbean that lies beyond the Wizard's hill. New characters range from the Book Wyrm, a dragon-like being with a taste for literature, to Seacookie, the puniest contender at the centaur races.
Although we didn't make our Christmas deadline for its release (which turned out to be extremely optimistic, as the game boasts a design triple the length of the original), we managed to put together lots of animation, music, and scripting for this teaser trailer.

Download teaser trailer

Unfortunately, due to our host's strict bandwidth rules, we can only offer this trailer for a limited time. If anyone has any ideas about alternate download servers, please PM Geoffkhan.

Privateer Puddin' · Wed 07/01/2004 21:16:37

Really good! Made me laugh out loud a few times, and you chose the right wig!

Rincewind · Wed 07/01/2004 21:19:20

Hey! Allright - This is something I've been waiting for... Loved the first part, and I have a feeling this definately won't be worse... I mean, Triple Length? That makes my heart jump just like that...

Keep on working! Looking forward to playing it!

Chicky · Wed 07/01/2004 21:23:19

Hmm,

looks like i posted my games in production thread at the wrong time, everyone's guna b reading up on yours :'( lol

seriously though, this looks great and i cant wait to play the finished product.

Keep up the good work

-a chicken

Darth Mandarb · Wed 07/01/2004 21:31:10

This looks awesome ...

And I like the description:
"the black horse of war looms over the land, with the ominous Lord Ironcrow at the reins"

Totally sweet sounding!

I'm really looking forward the ocean diving!

More screenshots!!!!

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evilspacefart · Thu 08/01/2004 03:06:06

bloody awesome. can't wait!

Nixxon · Thu 08/01/2004 03:50:55

It's like a cult classic in the making (or atleast a sequel to one

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Awesome stuff...

James Kay · Thu 08/01/2004 04:13:34

Su-weeet!

My only advise is, if you're going to be churning out stuff of this quality, you should consider getting your own domain name. The URL is just unwieldly.

If anyone can, Geoffkhan.
I made that joke myself!

densming · Thu 08/01/2004 04:40:05

Really great! I can't wait to play this one. The first Apprentice was great, and this one looks like it's aiming to be just as good if not better. Wow, three times the size... Don't make us wait too long! $:-\$

Timosity · Thu 08/01/2004 05:13:43

One of the most impressive trailers I've seen here, although I expected as much, and it didn't dissappoint.

I'm not big on Wizard type games, but Apprentice was excellent for a short game, and I expect this to blow it away.

Excellent work, can't wait, but I will anyway

Mr Jake · Thu 08/01/2004 07:55:21

OMG!!!!! Now I really cant wait for this game.

I hate you

Mats Berglinn · Thu 08/01/2004 17:40:17

This looks very promising but there is one thing that bugged me. Lord Ironcrow takes the unenployment for his army and he wants Pib because his dad was a warrior in Ironcrow's army saying that Pib is unemployed but that is wrong since Pib is a wizard apprentice and a apprentice is a student. I know this is middle-age but it still doesn't feel right that Ironcrow tries to get Pib in his army even if he is actually a student and not unemployed. Looks like I have found the first story error to the game even before it got released, I would say it's unbelieveable.

jannar85 · Thu 08/01/2004 19:44:47

God damnit! FINISH THE GAME, AND STOP TEASING ME!!!

Kweepa · Thu 08/01/2004 19:58:32

Wow, wow, wow.
Superb.
Fantastic stuff!

big brother · Thu 08/01/2004 20:57:16

QuoteLord Ironcrow takes the unenployment for his army and he wants Pib because his dad was a warrior in Ironcrow's army...

The only mention of Pib's father is in a dream in the first Apprentice. Even there, it doesn't serve as a REASON for recruitment, just an attempt to convince Pib to enlist. I never meant for people to take the whole warrior-cook thing literally. (Lord Ironcrow was trying to justify what he said earlier when confronted with the fact that Pib's father was indeed a cook.)

Quote...Ironcrow tries to get Pib in his army even if he is actually a student and not unemployed.

Although it's true that Pib is indeed an apprentice (surprise), he is not being paid (as mentioned in the first Apprentice game), so he is NOT a professional. Other clues in the first game hint at this apprenticeship as being very informal.

I guess you'll just have to trust me that the story works and makes sense.

jason · Thu 08/01/2004 23:51:52

Holy crap, that was f***ing great! I really can't wait for the game now fellas :o

AJA · Fri 09/01/2004 16:14:27

I haven't posted on these forums for quite a while and I just had to post now and say: Excellent work! Great! Amazing! Awesome! Unbelievable! etc.

Pet Terry · Sat 10/01/2004 09:02:32

How awesome, I didn't hear music and sound though because I'm at school, but I'll try to hear them as soon as possible.

big brother · Sun 11/01/2004 05:02:51

Aww....
The sound and music is the main reason the trailer is so big.

You should get on that.

adam100 · Sun 11/01/2004 12:08:11

Wow-the trailer looks great.I was just wondering why didn't you ever change the front look of Pib because it looks way too wide.Otherwise the game rulez-can't wait to play it.