The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Remake(RELEASED)

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Dualnames

#160
Thu 18/12/2008 00:49:47
*Bump*

Two months since I've updated this topic. And not to wonder. Things have been busy for the team. Kevin is barely anywhere to be seen. And I'm doing various stuff. Checking the demo a week ago, I was suprised I considered it as good. So I went and change a hell lot of sprites , backgrounds. Anyway, as for those waiting for this, I'm afraid we'll not make it this year. We'll make it next year hopefully ::)

So what should keep you busy?

Trailer & Demo
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Trent R

#161
Thu 18/12/2008 05:30:28
Bummer, but we know you'll finish it with the best possible quality.

~Trent
PS-DLing the demo right now :D
To give back to the AGS community, I can get you free, full versions of commercial software. Recently, Paint Shop Pro X, and eXPert PDF Pro 6. Please PM me for details.

Current Project: The Wanderer
On Hold: Hero of the Rune

Peder 🚀

#162
Fri 19/12/2008 15:29:26
I've tried to download the demo MANY times and everytime it says the archive is broken.
Anyone else had this problem?

Dualnames

#163
Fri 19/12/2008 18:32:32 Last Edit: Fri 19/12/2008 19:03:14 by Dualnames
TrentR: I'm on that.  Thanks for downloading. You had any trouble (like Peder had)?

Quote from: Peder Johnsen on Fri 19/12/2008 15:29:26
I've tried to download the demo MANY times and everytime it says the archive is broken.
Anyone else had this problem?

Ok, I've added a mirror not direct but it's not rapidshare or mediafire. Tell me if the problem persists. Try the direct and then if the same problem appears try this link.


Thanks to both and anyone who downloaded or declared any interest to this project.


NEW POLL OF THE DAY:
19/12/08<()>
I'm changing through many sprites and code snippets the last day.. so one question came up.. If I could improve the character sprites of the 4 playable characters would that really be wise? Would it be perfect or are the character sprites fine as they are so I shouldn't improve them?
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Peder 🚀

#164
Fri 19/12/2008 22:33:57
That one worked ;D.
Thanks alot!

I decided to host it myself to so people don't have to go through all those steps to get it downloaded!
http://www.johnsendesign.com/ags/HHGTG_Demo.rar

Dualnames

#165
Mon 22/12/2008 17:47:25
Quote from: Peder Johnsen on Fri 19/12/2008 22:33:57
That one worked ;D.
Thanks alot!

I decided to host it myself to so people don't have to go through all those steps to get it downloaded!
http://www.johnsendesign.com/ags/HHGTG_Demo.rar

Thanks a lot as well. I don't like not direct mirrors myself..so if you keep that mirror I'm using it..Thanks for downloading.
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Dualnames

#166
Fri 02/01/2009 16:49:48
The Reason Why HHGTG Did Not Appear In Your PC This Year



Santa Claus was killed in a fellow AGSers game, thus dropped the Guide on his way to bring the gifts. You can protest to the North Pole about it.
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BiggerJ

#167
Thu 22/01/2009 09:30:39 Last Edit: Thu 22/01/2009 10:51:50 by BiggerJ
Is it still looking likely that the game will be finished? I hope that this project doesn't die.

Edit: I've finally gotten around to actually playing the demo and despite the character walking animations and some of the text could use a bit of work, and there a bug involving talking to Ford in the room with Mr. Prosser after Arthur's house has been destroyed (he acts as if he's just arrived), and some other minor quibbles, it was absolutely bloody brilliant. I especially love the music.

Dualnames

#168
Fri 23/01/2009 09:39:36
Glad to see you liked it. Yep, the sprites sure appear shitty in the demo, that's why I changed them.

As for that bug, well I was about to announce:
Leon, yes Leon, will be doing some beta criticism testing.

Thanks for the music comment as well.  As for if it is going to be finished, we're just into quality giving process. If you care to PM me about those quibbles, I'd really love to hear. As for the demo (if you haven't finished it) it reaches up to
Spoiler
Just before you use the thumb and hitchhike to the vogon ship.
[close]
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Revonx

#169
Sun 25/01/2009 10:39:54 Last Edit: Sun 25/01/2009 10:42:06 by Revonx
I've played the demo and I'm enjoying it so far. The best thing about it is the smoothness of play and the accessibility of the Gui's. I actually like all the simplicity of the sprites, I think it makes the game very original. I think probably my favourite AGS game of all time was 'D Duck II' which contained some truly terrible artwork (not that yours is ;D)  but the game itself was a real landmark for AGS, in terms of its originality. The room art is very good and reminded me of 'Crave' I was suprised to learn that you weren't the one behind that genius.
I think a problem with the game thus far is the ability to drop objects, I've never been much of a fan of that ability, even in RPGs. I could be very very wrong, but I just can't see it working. What I do love, however, is the style in which the inventory is displayed, for example the coffee mug, thats something that really stands out and I think people will remember that. Anyways, looking forward to the completed project, best of luck.

Revonx.

Dualnames

#170
Sun 25/01/2009 12:59:11
Playing the original game yesterday, I noticed that dropping items (a very used thing in the original (though in a very excessive rate) was barely noticed throughout the game). First of all there are two difficulty settings for this one, and well, now you get to pick less stuff(in your main inventory) and use drop more, but  not in way that it would make you mad and all. I've done through many stuff yesterday and the version I'll be giving out to the testers at tuesday will be hopefully the final, since I'm quite happy with the content of the game (the demo is missing the cool drawn sprites after my training by Progz and Ghost).

Thanks for the nice comments. Let me get back to work now, will ya? ;D

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Dualnames

#171
Sat 31/01/2009 19:44:38 Last Edit: Sat 31/01/2009 20:47:36 by Dualnames
Well, that's really weird for me to announce but we're proud to announce that someone has actually noticed this project (apart from the AGS forums people) and asked us to make a making of article about it .

And of course that is the Random Gnome's Lair

The article is spoiler free ..and well see it here folks:
READ and see it:
:o :o  ;D 8)

I've taken some time to thanks some of you people from the forums and of course CJ.
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Sallow

#173
Wed 04/02/2009 02:18:50
You know I have never read the book, or seen the movie, or played the original game, but I do know that the answer to the purpose of life is 42.

Anyways, I just wanted to say that I find your use of fuzzy, almost blurred-but not graphic style very dream-like and intriguing. I like that they are a little hard to focus on, that they have clear outlines but at the same time they aren't very clear at all.
 click to help them grow

sthomannch

#174
Wed 04/02/2009 17:23:00
Hello dualnames!
I downloaded the demo and tried a bit. Looks good and carefully done. Definitely love the intro and comments! I hope I can play the full version soon.

One thing, though: After opening the inventory a third or fourth time, I cannot move the mouse but for about 2 inches from the center of the screen and cannot reach any button in the inventory panel. I can only press Alt-X to crash the game. The other keys are also dead, except for Alt-Esc, Alt-Tab and Ctrl-Alt-Del.

Dualnames

#175
Thu 05/02/2009 13:02:37
Cyrus: Because we keep changing stuff, that's why the demo has changed way, so many shapes. But I have to agree , that indeed the demo needs a shape up. Promise I'll give it one.

Sallow: Thanks, for the very nice comments. You should really read the book, but I hope that won't stop you from playing this one.

sthomannch:
I hope you can play the full version too. :D
As for that bug of yours, well.. not to worry, our team of sl-eh..testers have got it. Thanks for pointing it out.
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miguel

#176
Thu 05/02/2009 15:23:42
With Leon on your side you can be sure that NO BUG SHALL PASS! :)
Keep it going Dualnames, a project that big takes its time but in the end you'll reward us with something cool, I'm sure of it.
Working on a RON game!!!!!

CaptainD

#177
Sun 08/02/2009 12:32:15
Quote from: miguel on Thu 05/02/2009 15:23:42
Keep it going Dualnames, a project that big takes its time but in the end you'll reward us with something cool, I'm sure of it.

Just played the demo and really enjoyed it - very true to the text and spirit of the book.  Please don't give up on this project - it has amazing potential and I'm sure you'll reach it!

Dualnames

#178
Sun 08/02/2009 15:57:14
miguel: NO BUG SHALL PASS..Leon should quote that.. :D
            Hope I do reward you guys..

CaptainD: Thanks for the nice comments...really. ;D

GameSetWatch has just barely mentioned HHGTG but I sort of find that mention positive..

And a mention in Captain'sD Gaming Blog as well.
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kajlin

#179
Tue 10/02/2009 20:01:26
I am looking forward to this game sooo much! The demo was great, but so short :) I hope you didn't forget about me with that our little agreement  ;)
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