The Longevity Gene

Captain Ricco · Wed 07/04/2010 18:39:21

Quote from: markbilly on Sun 28/03/2010 02:07:32
Small Update.

First post has been edited to reflect the progress I've made. Graphics and scripting now up to ~70%.

I've added a new "Polish" progress bar because it will need a lot before beta testing starts and it means I can ramp the others up to 70%!

Oh, and here's a screenie if you missed it from the critics' lounge:

maybe you could make the light beams as a separate sprite so they affect the player as he walks??

I dont know if AGS supports degrees of transparency though...

markbilly · Wed 07/04/2010 19:30:32

Quote from: Captain Ricco on Wed 07/04/2010 18:39:21
maybe you could make the light beams as a separate sprite so they affect the player as he walks??

Already done.

markbilly · Mon 26/07/2010 11:41:56

Good News!

I've updated the first post to better reflect progress.

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Part 1:

Story: 100%
Scripting: 90%
Graphics: 90%
Dialogue: 80%
Sound: 50%
Music: 20%

All that is left now is adding dialogues and sound and making it all look nice.

So, yes. I put the last sequence together last night. The remainder of development is now filling in the gaps I left along the way and making it all look extra pretty.

In other news, Matthew Brown (aka GlassMoon) has joined the team to work on the sounds. He is improving or replacing all the existing sounds and making loads of brand new ones. I can assure you they all sound great!

Take a look at Matthew's site: www.mbrownportfolio.co.uk

Also, don't forget to check out all the progress on TLG (and other stuff) by following me on Twitter! www.twitter.com/mark_billy

GreenBoy · Mon 26/07/2010 12:05:24

That is good news! Really looking forward to seeing the finished product.

ThreeOhFour · Mon 26/07/2010 12:07:28

Smashing news 8)

Matti · Mon 26/07/2010 12:21:37

Good news indeed. I'm really looking forward to this one.

Stacy Davidson · Mon 26/07/2010 21:51:48

Looks awesome! The minimalist graphical approach reminds me a bit of Flashback and Out of this World (AKA Another World), as well as Steel Sky of course. Congrats!

-s

Steve Roderick · Wed 04/08/2010 16:59:32

I love the graphics... reminds me of Epsilon 9 or Future Wars or something. I can't wait for this.

markbilly · Wed 04/08/2010 18:25:45

Thanks for the support, everyone!

It is SO close, yet there is so much more to do... Hopefully you won't have to wait much longer, though!

Galen · Thu 05/08/2010 02:28:48

Dr. Manhatten, you're finally wearing shorts!

Dualnames · Thu 05/08/2010 03:30:20

Quote from: Steve Roderick on Wed 04/08/2010 16:59:32
I love the graphics... reminds me of Epsilon 9 or Future Wars or something. I can't wait for this.

Mark said he can't draw. In fact insisted heartily on that part.

Also,is this gonna take long? I can't wait from day one!

markbilly · Thu 05/08/2010 10:56:42

I'm working hard and so are the sound and music men!

this will be done in the next couple of months...

theo · Sun 08/08/2010 21:18:07

It's cool how the style has many colors but still is coherent in it's own muted, dark, depressing way.

Looking forward to this one!

Takyon · Mon 09/08/2010 00:04:50

Been waiting for this for ages, cannot wait for the final result

markbilly · Mon 09/08/2010 00:30:09

Quote from: theo on Sun 08/08/2010 21:18:07
It's cool how the style has many colors but still is coherent in it's own muted, dark, depressing way.

thanks for the compliments

Quote from: J.H on Mon 09/08/2010 00:04:50
Been waiting for this for ages, cannot wait for the final result

It's getting there, don't worry!

Steve Roderick · Mon 09/08/2010 01:21:59

I agree with everybody, this game is intriguing in every way. I'm just as excited for this game to be released as I was when GTA 4 and MGS 4 were released. Even the title - "The Longevity Gene" - I can only imagine what the story will be about, but the title in itself has captured my attention.

And those graphics... I'm kind of an old-school gamer having grown up with the Commodore 64, the NES, and DOS... these graphics are totally retro in the very best way, made by a guy who probably wasn't even born when these systems were in there prime. I can't wait to see some animation...

A definite "must-play" AGS game from markbilly - The Pixel Master.

ddq · Mon 09/08/2010 02:38:04

I want this game inside me.

Please finish this game soon, please.

markbilly · Mon 09/08/2010 11:05:36

Quote from: Steve Roderick on Mon 09/08/2010 01:21:59
I agree with everybody, this game is intriguing in every way. I'm just as excited for this game to be released as I was when GTA 4 and MGS 4 were released. Even the title - "The Longevity Gene" - I can only imagine what the story will be about, but the title in itself has captured my attention.

And those graphics... I'm kind of an old-school gamer having grown up with the Commodore 64, the NES, and DOS... these graphics are totally retro in the very best way, made by a guy who probably wasn't even born when these systems were in there prime. I can't wait to see some animation...

A definite "must-play" AGS game from markbilly - The Pixel Master.

Wow, can I put that on the box?

Jimbob · Mon 09/08/2010 11:59:27

Less talk, more work! Think about the accolades later!

Seriously though. get it done.

markbilly · Fri 13/08/2010 18:49:37

I should point people who follow this thread to the recent AGS blog interview about me and The Longevity Gene:

http://ags-ssh.blogspot.com/2010/08/interview-part-11-long-live-gene.html

Also, I posted this image on my twitter feed recently to illustrate some of the animation in the game (something I haven't managed to showcase much):