The McCarthy Chronicles: Episode 1

[markbilly]

So unless I find some willing pixel artist who is better than me, they are likely to stay the same with a few touch ups here and there.

If only I had the time...

Still, I doubt it will put anyone off, they were more than functional enough first time round.

[Calin Leafshade]

Hmm well, I'm certainly better at the whole art thing now that I was then.. So I may possibly redraw some if not all of the backgrounds.

[tzachs]

Will the window be broken?  

[Igor Hardy]

Will there be a helpful inside-the-mansion map, or at least double-click instant transport to the next location?

[Calin Leafshade]

the double click mechanism has already been coded.. but no map.. it would mess with plot too much

[markbilly]

the double click mechanism has already been coded.. but no map.. it would mess with plot too much

Any chance of making it a module or posting the code somewhere. I'm guessing that feature could come in handy for a lot people...

[Calin Leafshade]

Its a fairly simple thing to code but also very dependant on how the rest of the interface is coded.. so im afraid it wouldnt work very well as a module.. although the feature could be adapted for a template

[Calin Leafshade]

There's a new review of McCarthy on the AGS blog by Mr Dualnames.

As always, check it out (despite it being rather unflattering, which I'm beginning to get used to at this point  )

http://ags-ssh.blogspot.com/2010/03/review-mccarthy-chronicles.html

[Igor Hardy]

the double click mechanism has already been coded..

Good to hear that.

[Grim]

Some good points have been made in Dualnames' review. It's interesting to see this game from a different angle for a change and most likely a constructive criticism will help you improve in certain areas in the upcoming episodes?

The poetic descriptions are a good idea, just didn't quite match the atmosphere of the story... Still, I agree the voiceovers were well done and it's a difficult feature to capture right.

[Dualnames]

In case somebody actually bothers to ask me for my motives on doing this review those are:
A)It was a dark night..ecc.

So you should bother not why I am saying all the "bad things" but if there's truth in what I'm saying.

I just wrote a very sincere review of a game that left me with mixed emotions. Because I'm a 100% it will happen in the next days, if you disagree with my points please do comment. Rating the article 1 star is something that won't bother me, because I got my attention from Calin with his interview , so no, that's not my motive.

[Calin Leafshade]

I have more respect for an honest critic willing to speak out against something they believe to be bad than a dishonest one who says everything is awesome.

Kudos to you Mr Names.

[Dualnames]

I have more respect for an honest critic willing to speak out against something they believe to be bad than a dishonest one who says everything is awesome.

Kudos to you Mr Names.

I'm not saying the game is bad, that's the point. I'm saying what doesn't actually work out for me. I say the atmosphere is perfect don't I? I say the graphics are correctly done even though they're not perfect, everyone thinks the graphics are top notch.

I'm not putting anything against the wall, ready to be shot. I'm just pointing out what the rest of you guys surprisingly missed. That doesn't translate into "Don't play this game" or "Hey, who the fuck Dualnames think he is, he never made a good game !!!".

It's of certain that you know what you did wrong, and I don't want to put more burden to you than the fanbase you're having already is. It's hard to change things in a game, and I think this game has potential. Seriously. A game I butcher in my review won 4 awards. Imagine if the next part I review is perfect to me. 

[Grim]

I once found a review of my game titled : "A disappointing horror game" and I thought it was quite funny:)
Once you are in the spotlight you have to be able to take punches. There will always be as many opinions as people playing the game. It would be childish to gt discouraged by it. A wise man will learn from it and build upon the criticism.

On the other hand, people often act like sheep and blindly follow direction they are pointed at.... If they are told the game is good they often won't even question it and will keep praising it. So like I said, I find it refreshing to find an honest mind speaking his mind. And, knowing you, I know it's not being negative for the sake of getting some attention. This is what you think and you've managed to prove it:)

In my opinion Colin, you've definitely got potential, but you are yet to shine much brighter than this.

[Danman]

Here is a question for you Calin. You still planning on a Episode 2?? I recall you saying maybe by February it would be done. Just I somehow remember that. 

[Calin Leafshade]

Epi 2 IS in production but ive been delayed by a certain Australian for the past few months.

Currently Im making a MAGS game, which is testing my time management skills, and Winter's Shadow but in between that I am working on McCarthy.

[NsMn]

Epi 2 IS in production but ive been delayed by a certain Australian for the past few months.

YAAAAATZHEEEEEE!!

Wait, it's not Yatzhee? Oh 

[Calin Leafshade]

he's not australian but yea me and him have also been busting rhymes all over the place.

[Crimson Wizard]

He means Ben304.

[Danman]

Well good luck with it Calin. I hope you complete Episode 2 before next year.  And the Mr. Ben304 gets some time to do his work on it. I guess he will be doing the art on this one.       

I just been a bit curious about it.