Technobabylon - Part II

Gabriel_Down · Sat 25/12/2010 04:30:24

So am I the only one who can't save in this game?

Other than that so far (I left the game some days ago to the point you make cheffie happy =P) the game is really really good in my opinion. The graphics and music are good, the dialogues very nice, and the whole feel of the world makes me want to play this again and hope for more. Well done

Barricus · Sat 25/12/2010 07:20:59

Quote from: Ascovel on Fri 24/12/2010 11:00:43
HardyDev just posted what might be the shortest review in the history of HardyDev!

Quote from: Barricus on Fri 24/12/2010 09:39:50
English is weird. "C"s and "K"s are pretty much interchangeable most of the time.

Cool, then I'll be now replacing all my "c's" with "k's" and "k's" with "c's"!

btw Is that Kitizen Cane in Galen's post?

It doesn't work there, because the "C" is acting like an "S". I blame all the people here from England and only them. Every Brit not on the forums is not held accountable.

Igor Hardy · Sat 25/12/2010 13:28:43

Quote from: Barricus on Sat 25/12/2010 07:20:59
It doesn't work there, because the "C" is acting like an "S". I blame all the people here from England and only them. Every Brit not on the forums is not held accountable.

Can I at least keep switching between Technobabylon and Teknobabylon?

Technocrat · Sat 25/12/2010 15:45:10

Quote from: Gabriel_Down on Sat 25/12/2010 04:30:24
So am I the only one who can't save in this game?

Other than that so far (I left the game some days ago to the point you make cheffie happy =P) the game is really really good in my opinion. The graphics and music are good, the dialogues very nice, and the whole feel of the world makes me want to play this again and hope for more. Well done

I thought I'd managed to get the save-issue sorted in this episode, it seems to work on mine! What error is it giving, or just not showing up in the list? Glad you've enjoyed it, there'll definitely be at least a third part, but that certainly won't be the conclusion to the story.

Quote from: Ascovel on Sat 25/12/2010 13:28:43
Can I at least keep switching between Technobabylon and Teknobabylon?

I don't want to have to start making this a crossover with William Shatner's Tekwar, though the two settings may share superficial similarities!

Gabriel_Down · Sat 25/12/2010 19:35:06

It just doesn't create a save file, doesn't pop an error message or anything. I was playing it on a cheap 1,6Ghz intel netbook under winxp if that's any help, I'll try it on another pc and see if it works. Glad to hear there will be more games

tzachs · Mon 10/01/2011 21:53:39

Just played it, and ran out here to comment, because it was so damn awesome!

Atmosphere- Awesome!
Story- Awesome! (Especially the ending)
Puzzles- Awesome!
Dialogs- Awesome!

I did miss sound effects though, they would have added even more to the atmosphere, and also, sorry kaputtnik, but I didn't enjoy the music (it wasn't the synth that bothered me, it was too repetitive and lacking melodies for my taste).

Also, one small issue, using stuff on the pool didn't issue a response.

Overall, I'm really enjoying this world, and want more!

kaputtnik · Mon 10/01/2011 22:41:33

Quote from: tzachs on Mon 10/01/2011 21:53:39
...and also, sorry kaputtnik, but I didn't enjoy the music (it wasn't the synth that bothered me, it was too repetitive and lacking melodies for my taste).

...melodies?! You think they still have melodies in this dystopian cybernightmarish hell-future? Where would they get them, from outer space?

Well, I will have to ask good Mr Technocrat for permission to flood the cyberspace with melodies in part III, then. Sweet, non-repetitive, lavish and opulent* melodies, mmh.

*subject to adjustment according to talent, creativity, time and equipment

Cogliostro · Wed 12/01/2011 20:39:33

Technocrat ,

I completed the game a little bit ago and I just wanted to say WOW! And one other thing WOW! Oh, and AWESOME! :o

It's fun to dive into a little game that isn't presumptuous, has a good idea or good puzzle and everything else builds around that. That's what most indie games are. This, however, is the EXACT reason why indie games ROCK!

The dystopian future you've outlined feels real. You never doubt that the world described could exist. Both characters have depth to them. A three-part robotic mind is clever and realisitic.

Only problem for me was that the edges of the screen went off the edges of my monitor. I'm pretty sure that's something Chris'll have to fix.

Waiting for part III

- Cogliostro

Anian · Sat 29/01/2011 16:19:51

...does the "Comm" button do anything? Even when I felt the need to contact my partner, it didn't work (cause the virus broke communication).
Also, the very last "puzzle" I solved by randomly clicking, I just didn't know what (where) was I supposed to do with the item and also was pretty sure a cool combo would be made like:

Spoiler

cooking gel set to 100C and then put on the bone

[close]

Everything else I liked.

kaputtnik · Sat 29/01/2011 23:53:19

Hey anian - your spoiler text is exactly what the last puzzle is about. It is, basically, the last puzzle. How come it didn't work for you?

Anian · Sat 29/01/2011 23:58:24

Quote from: kaputtnik on Sat 29/01/2011 23:53:19
Hey anian - your spoiler text is exactly what the last puzzle is about. It is, basically, the last puzzle. How come it didn't work for you?

Well then I didn't get the message (or maybe the trouble was in my part that I saw the begining of the message and thought it again said that it's not safge to do that etc.) and then I literally by accident clicked on the inventory screen and suddenly I solved the puzzle... ehh, nevermind.
But the whole end scene was kind of weird cause the message kept saying not to disturb stuff "so people don't know I was there", but in the end

Spoiler

what was the point when it all got blown up?

[close]

Technocrat · Sun 30/01/2011 06:36:04

Quote from: anian on Sat 29/01/2011 23:58:24
But the whole end scene was kind of weird cause the message kept saying not to disturb stuff "so people don't know I was there", but in the end
Spoiler
what was the point when it all got blown up?
[close]

It's the future, they'd probably be able to find your DNA if you go around touching too much!

Stupot · Sun 30/01/2011 11:55:56

I finally got around to playing Episode 1, loved it, and am now loving Episode 2. Even more so now that I'm not stuck anymore

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That was a nice ending! Can't wait for part 3 :-)

qptain Nemo · Wed 02/02/2011 06:49:59

Technocrat, thank you so much. For many things. For bringing back sweet oldschool (love the "quit to dos" menu item!) spirit reminiscent of Beneath a steel sky. Finally someone did that. For two really good, well thought-out well-written, pleasant to play and inspiring games. My hat is off to you, I respect people who do games like that. I haven't played everything and I don't how the voting will go, but if you ask me - TB2 is pretty much the best ags game of 2010. And really curious about what you'll do with the part three. Good luck with it, I wish your creativity stays with us and flourishes.

And Pablo's theme was really nice, I'm kinda surprised you used it only in the first game. So each part will have unique main theme?

Monsieur OUXX · Fri 04/02/2011 09:39:51

Quote from: Technocrat on Sun 30/01/2011 06:36:04
It's the future, they'd probably be able to find your DNA if you go around touching too much!

Dman, I'll have to stop touching random stuff/people before the Singularity occurs (by then we won't have fingers anymore anyway).
According to Kurtzweil that means approx. 35 years of non-touching things.

HyperAnimated · Fri 04/02/2011 16:01:18

I am *seriously* loving this game...I'm really picky about storylines and dialogue, and I'm not a big fan of sci-fi, and you've got me totally hooked anyways! The plot and dialogue move forward really smoothly, everything is really well-written. You slip in the technology of your universe seamlessly, without holding up the game to over-explain. I can't wait to play it all the way through!

Unfortunately,

I've hit a game-freezing bug, and because I couldn't save, I'm going to have to start over from the beginning. But I will, because I really believe it'll be worth it!

Spoiler

In the transit station scene, when your partner is climbing the tower for backup, you can hit F5 to bring up the Save GUI. When it cuts back to Regis talking to the bomber, the GUI stays up, but greys out the controls. You can continue dialog for a few seconds, then the game stops. I know not a lot of people may try this, but I did because I was worried I'd make the wrong choice and die, so I wanted to save.

Also, during the opening title of the game, you can TAB open your inventory and select the pocketknife.

[close]

Kweepa · Fri 04/02/2011 20:06:32

Excellent game!
I don't have a clue what happened, but I suppose that's the idea!

Monsieur OUXX · Thu 10/02/2011 09:15:20

Quote from: PlayPretend on Fri 04/02/2011 16:01:18
I've hit a game-freezing bug

Spoiler
In the transit station scene, when your partner is climbing the tower for backup, you can hit F5 to bring up the Save GUI. (...).
[close]

I know not a lot of people may try this, but (...)

Same thing happened here, for the same reasons. I was so scared I cound't save on time and that I'd die... I made that mistake and had to start all over again

@Technocrat: Simply block the Save menu while the sniper climbs up the tower.

Technocrat · Thu 10/02/2011 14:26:47

Quote from: qptain Nemo on Wed 02/02/2011 06:49:59
Technocrat, thank you so much. For many things. For bringing back sweet oldschool (love the "quit to dos" menu item!) spirit reminiscent of Beneath a steel sky. Finally someone did that. For two really good, well thought-out well-written, pleasant to play and inspiring games. My hat is off to you, I respect people who do games like that. I haven't played everything and I don't how the voting will go, but if you ask me - TB2 is pretty much the best ags game of 2010. And really curious about what you'll do with the part three. Good luck with it, I wish your creativity stays with us and flourishes.
And Pablo's theme was really nice, I'm kinda surprised you used it only in the first game. So each part will have unique main theme?

Well, I'm certainly glad that you liked it! I can always improve it though, especially the graphics. I think something like Beneath a Steel Sky meets Ghost in the Shell is my kind of goal!

Quote from: PlayPretend on Fri 04/02/2011 16:01:18
Spoiler
In the transit station scene, when your partner is climbing the tower for backup, you can hit F5 to bring up the Save GUI. When it cuts back to Regis talking to the bomber, the GUI stays up, but greys out the controls. You can continue dialog for a few seconds, then the game stops. I know not a lot of people may try this, but I did because I was worried I'd make the wrong choice and die, so I wanted to save.

Also, during the opening title of the game, you can TAB open your inventory and select the pocketknife.
[close]

Goes to show that playtesting can never be too thorough! Since part 3's going to be shorter, it should hopefully be easier to spot this kind of thing before it causes a problem!

Matti · Fri 11/02/2011 13:55:06

I haven't finished it yet, but I really like it so far, you did a great job! Everything felt right so far, I like the graphics (perhaps the only thing that could be improved), the plot and the gameplay (well, everything except the pop-up inventory, but that's personal preference I guess).

Keep it up, Technocrat!