OCTOBER MAGS

[magintz]

What is MAGS?
MAGS is a monthly competition for all amateur adventure game makers. The idea is to use AGS to create a game in under a month, following the rules set by the previous winner.

For more information please visit the Official MAGS Website

Why should I enter MAGS?
I'm not here to tell you that you should enter MAGS, but merely allow it as a creative opportunity to help you work to a deadline, improve your skills, and generally as a good kick-start for the new comers (a.k.a n00bies).

MAGS is the perfect opportuninty to make a game, and the wonderful prize is to announce the net month's rules, and all competitiors get the game placed on the MAGS website.

MAGS is meant to be fun and is aimed at everyone, despite their skill. If you have poor art skills work on graphics, and vice-versa, as the voting is based on "favourite" games, and not the most artistic, you may get help for the competiton, but must not get anyone else to do any part of the game for you.



OCTOBER RULES
The game must contain at least 3 different inventory items that have never been used before in any adventure game*, and the inventory items must have something to do with a puzzle to complete the game.

the plot must contain one or more elements of the following:
-post apocalyptic world
-time travel
-divine intervention
-horror
-the meaning of life

Must contain one (or more) forum member(s) (or) their descendant

*Saying any adventure game is a bit too restrictive and confusing as most people havn't played ALL the adventure games EVER made, so we will restrict this to commercial Sierra/Lucas Arts games - SO NO RUBBER CHICKENS AND GUNS! we're looking for original.

As usual ALL games must be in by 25th October - Have Fun

[Vel]

Cool rules, though I am not sure that many people will enter - too many limitations in my opinion.

[TheDude]

How can you do "post apocalyptic world" and "time travel" if the game's to be set in 2003?

[SSH]

Those who do try might find this thread useful:

http://www.agsforums.com/yabb/index.php?board=3;action=display;threadid=7122;start=msg87162

[Paranoia]

only complaint is.... i don't really know anyone to base a character on, i tryed in the july mags but the fact is it was just a copy of the guys avitar nothing more
can i just do a post apocalyptic horror?

what size 640 x 400 hi color? pleeaaaaaaaaaase

[Ishmael]

I'll enter, sure, hoping I get my game done before the deadline... I got MAGS fever now

[Minimi]

Well this sure is a mix of both rules. My rules where about the 3 inventory items and Anno 2003.

Maybee it's a good idea to scrap the anno 2003 rule, because it comes in conflict with the other rules! Just a suggestion Have phun in this MAGS.

One more question... Can I join a competition where I have set the rules myself?

[Ishmael]

If there are no agreements about this from previous MAGS (which I think is not true... or I don't know...), it could be that if winner of last month could post a game, but if they win, the next month's rules are decided by the who came second? Or something? Just so the same person(s) is not making too much rules... :

Whaddaya think of this, my fist draft about the main character:


(M$Paint gif conversion, I was lazy...)

[Ginny]

I'm considering entering, but It'll be tough to think of a story. Good thing I noticed this right now and not too late.

Let's see, 3 original items, a forums member, year 2003 (doesn't really bother me so I'll stick to it), and a theme of my choice. I have a feeling time travel will win my heart
Yeah pretty nice rules, 25th is also a great date for me cause we have 9 days holiday which ends on the 26th exactly

PS: Nice first draft! I really like the clothes/posture.

[Ishmael]

I already have the ending, and so one of the three original items....

[magintz]

Minimi you can enter, but if you win again the person who comes in second would get to choose the rules, so it is spread more evenly between people.

Also i'll scrap the anno 2003 part then.

[Evil]

YES! My concept art and plot work! I am ahead! YAY! Though I am a bit disapointed that there is no fixed pallet...

[Ishmael]

you can enter, but if you win again the person who comes in second would get to choose the rules, so it is spread more evenly between people.

Didn't I just say that

And now I have allready like half GUI, main char walk anims (need trimming) and basic storyline almost ready... Looks like I'm going to get this done in time

[Paranoia]

YES! My concept art and plot work! I am ahead! YAY! Though I am a bit disapointed that there is no fixed pallet...

you can used fix pallet if you really want to!

ok i've got a beginning and an end, no middle DOH!
time travel, nuclear wasteland, and horror, a guest appearance of an ags member, even 2003! 2 of the 3 inv items, 3 animated scenes maybe, i don't think the file size of my last game did me any favs so i might leave them..unless the games really good! 320x240 hi color

ok nuff sed, let the games begin!

[Ishmael]

I was thinking... does anyone know are the following objects ever used as inv items? I havent seen....

Sink
Toilet Seat
Wallpaper
Elevator doors
BFG9000
Surgeon gear
Coffin
A Minigun disquised as primitive sculpture

??

AND IF NOT, I WILL RESERVE THEM, AND WHEN I HAVE DECIDED WHICH ONES I DON'T USE, YOU CAN THEN HAVE 'EM, IF YOU WANT.

----- EDIT -----

Hey, is there anyone actually working on their games, or am I having a monolog here? I have the GUI allmost ready, just needing some tweaking, the allmost whole basic plot, load of inventory items I'm trying to find a purpose to, the main character requiring talking animations and finishing touches on walking animation. Now what I need to do, when I got these done, is to draw backgrounds, inv items, other characters, put rooms, char animations etc. together, set interactions, do neccesary scripting, make dialogs, check that things work as they should, fix faults, make quick improvements, do final check, fix if needed & re-check, the my game should be done...

(Sorry, just in this very talkative mood again )

[Ginny]

Heh, well, last night my mind flowed (as it often does at night) and I am entering the contest. I'll try to restrict myself to a not too long game or I'll never finish it. I fI do decide to make it longer I'll release it seperately. Anyway, just to get somthing clear:

I need to use one or more of the themes (time travel, horror, etc) in the game, or I need to have at least one element of each? I assume the former, so I've chosen time travel and horror (I hope I'll manage to make the game seem horrible ). I need to choose a forum member and make upi items. I've also set it in 2003 because it works for me.

Good luck everyone!

[jetxl]

I'm entering. I should be working on Aseyriul or Coell Decka.
But it's only for a couple of days\weeks.
Hope I can get the characters done in time. Better get starting...

[Ishmael]

Cool rules, though I am not sure that many people will enter - too many limitations in my opinion.

Well, everyone can make mistakes - and coun't quessing something wrong in this case as mistake - No offence!

[Eggie]

I think these rules are awesome!
In my humble opinion. MAGS is better when it's more constricting.

I believe it was Terryb Pratchett who once said:
"Ideas from from Limitations" Or somthing... just don't make me set it in 2003.  

CHARACTER THINGIE!!!!!1!11


Have any of these been used:
A light-detecting Eyeball,
Two stones that make sparks when you bang 'em together,
A Fingernail.
A magic orb containing the sun.

[Evil]

Good idea Tk. Anybody seen these in a game or are planning to use them?

Railroad Spike
Shopping Cart
Jawbreaker
Laserpointer

[Gilbert]

Jaw breaker? hehe LV2 I think.

[Evil]

Hmmm, maybe I could use a candy-apple instead....

[Gilbert]

Heh I think Jaw breaker wont break the rules, as it didn't appear in Sierra/Lec games, but of course LV2 is a well known AGS games, using that item may not be good idea.

[Femme Stab Mode >:D]

I have a question. Do I have to make my own music or can I use resoyrces? I kind of can't write music and I don't want the game to be silent.

[Quintaros]

There was a jaw breaker in CMI.

[Migs]

If I have the time, I think I might just participate in this MAGS comp.  We'll have to see.

[Mats Berglinn]

It sounds interesting but I think I will sit this one out but I give you a tip:
Look in the thread "Things that haven't been iventory item...yet" thread in AGS Talk and Chat for tips and hints of which items that have been used in Adventure games and not.

[veryweirdguy]

Damn.

I want to enter this one, but unfortunately will be computerless for two weeks in October. Oh well.

Make it a good subject in November

[taryuu]

i thougth these were kinda of good (subject)/plot lines.  i was trying to go for stuff that hadn't really been explored in adventure games at all. of course magintz cut out my coolest idea (my opinion) of an alternate history.  (hitler won WW2, russians won the cold war etc.)  i guess that was just to make the (two) winners ideas make more sense.  

altho now that we've dropped the 2003 requirement, it should still work.

anyway what i had in mind for the contest was more of a plot based game.  i didn't want to tie anyone down, just make them use some idaes that haven't been fully explored yet in adventure games.

as far as i'm concerned, you reallly only have to use elements of the plot ideas. ie you don't have to travel back in time so long as your story has some sort of mention of time travel in it.  

that's whe're i'm coming from tho.  feel free to disagree.

[jetxl]

There was a piece of wallpaper in zak mackracken (I Think! somebody conferm)

there was an string with eyes in MI1.
and a piece of flint&cannonball to make fire as well.

[|Alky|]

i thougth these were kinda of good (subject)/plot lines.  i was trying to go for stuff that hadn't really been explored in adventure games at all. of course magintz cut out my coolest idea (my opinion) of an alternate history.  (hitler won WW2, russians won the cold war etc.)  i guess that was just to make the (two) winners ideas make more sense.  

altho now that we've dropped the 2003 requirement, it should still work.

anyway what i had in mind for the contest was more of a plot based game.  i didn't want to tie anyone down, just make them use some idaes that haven't been fully explored yet in adventure games.

as far as i'm concerned, you reallly only have to use elements of the plot ideas. ie you don't have to travel back in time so long as your story has some sort of mention of time travel in it.  

that's whe're i'm coming from tho.  feel free to disagree.

I'm a passionate fan of alternate history fiction, so I'm kinda annoyed that it was cut out. So I'll do a game based around it, and make it qualified through the whole time-travel thing. Or I'll slack off for another month. No promises ^_^

[Paranoia]

  to give everyone a fair chance i'm withdrawin from this one... okayyyy what i really mean is... someone else can come last place this month, i just don't have the time this month and being brain dead isn't helping!
good luck to all who enter

[Femme Stab Mode >:D]

I've got the flu, but I still can work, promise!
screenies!
http://itkid.com/images/screeniemags.jpg
http://itkid.com/images/screeniemags2.jpg
It includes time travel, post apocalyptic world and all of the characters are AGSers.
Al_Ninio - main character.
Annie - Al's boss
Miez - scientist
n3t - maniac.
Me - Evil Bitch, the antagonist
The rules are awesome, BTW.

[foz]

My mags game sounds similar to Femme Stalkin's
Except mine has horror in it too.....Its called  "Apocolypse Vel"...
Thats Hannibal lector in this pic and  a couple of forum members.




Should be ready in a week....or so..

fOz

[Vel]

Oh, Im so honoured to be in it. Can I see a screenie of me?

edit: Oh wait. Im the one with the hat, right?

[Minimi]

hey there are 2 guys with hats on. Is that me, strongsad?? Because my avatar is strongsad, so I feel a strong sad feeling coming up that I'm too in the game

[Hobbes]

Nice painting on the wall, foz.

[Vel]

GarageGothic did the other one, f00. Not me.

[foz]

Ive added touches such as the paintings in order add other forum members into the game in a very subtle way.....

I hope the relevant people don`t mind...

Don`t worry its not gonna be a vulgar game in the mould of flashbax....

....i`ll leave all the vulgar stuff for the flashbax :prequel..

Laters

fOz

P.s.  Minimi   your not wearing a hat the top of your head is missing...
Its your brain sticking out.....
..Mr LECtor had something to do with that....

[Pet Terry]

Someone put me in your game

...or I will eat you.

I can be a guy who looks scared or something, just like in my avatar!

[Vel]

Hobbes: I have a bad feeling about buccaneer being put in it. Petteri: are you sure?

[Pet Terry]

Yes, why not I wouldn't mind if Hannibal would eat my brains

...in a game of course.

[foz]

Hobbes / vel bucineer is`nt in my game apart from a painting on mr. lectors wall......He`s an admirer of fine art and wine....

This is`nt  a game in the flashbax mould....(i don`t think any way. )

I saw the comp thought i`d have a go .....

Hopefully everyone will enjoy the finished game...

Nuff said..

ps..
Petteri

It might be worth my while putting you in....as i`d definatley get your vote..

I`ll think about it........The only prob is i`ll have to draw more screens and sprites ....have i got the time to do it ......not sure..

Hopefully it`ll be good enough to get ya vote anyway...

Laters

[Paranoia]

i know i withdrew, but i'm addicted! so mainly because its like what i want to do in my main project, i'll have a go, the only thing is i've only got 15 days

640x400 hi color
1 forum member, may talk depending on time
time travel, nuclear wasteland, horror
2003
squeezed into 5 rooms more depending on time
3inv items
3 animations
this is the first room, but the textures, lighting may be changed, if it looks bare thats because the object aint there!

[jetxl]

Is that iron man in the background?

[Paranoia]

yes it is iron man, hes from 3D cafe... http://www.3dcafe.com/ a great site for free 3D meshes
i'm not sure if he's staying, hes not what i really want but times against me

[Ishmael]

I got fifteen days, and all I got done is main character, plot, desing, puzzles, needing final touches... soo I gotta get drawing, I guess......

[foz]

I should be in a possition to release in next few days.......

Game has intro...5 playable rooms...lots of puzzles...and ending seqeunce.....
Plus 8 characters.....
Forum members that made it in.....Duzz,rEmiXOr,Vel,minimi

I `ll leave it at that for the moment..

Laters fOz

[Ishmael]

I was just wondering... since I haven't included a forum member yet, I thouht does using someone's avatar or part of it count? I guess does, but I mean like if someone has Snoopy in their avatar, and I put snoopy on the game? Or like CJ falling from the sky? "Oh me god! Look what you did! Our God! If he's got even a single hair cut you are going to suffer!"

----- EDIT -----

OMG! The BOOK! Play by the Book!

[Vel]

Oh really foz........so interesting.....cant wait to play that game..........OMG.........OmG............

[foz]

Apocolypse VEL  finished (baring any bugtesting still in progress)
http://www.agsforums.com/games.php?category=2&action=detail&id=282&refresh1066081254

Vel ,

i don`t understand your last post......

is it sarcasm or are you interested......i`m not sure..

You still seem to be using lots of .........................

Something that apperantly annoys you.

Play the game if you like give an honest oppinion, its uploading .....now

......Just remember i have not given you the flashbax treatment in this game....

I think i`ve been very gentle in my use of you....

So theres no wanking scene to be offended by..

Just remember when you review it its a MAGS game thats taken me 11 days to make which means in your book that it can be a pile of shit and still get a good score....96%ish i`d say.....

REGARDS fOz......(Seriously please play i think even you might like it..)
http://www.agsforums.com/games.php?category=2

[Paranoia]

I was just wondering... since I haven't included a forum member yet, I thouht does using someone's avatar or part of it count? I guess does, but I mean like if someone has Snoopy in their avatar, and I put snoopy on the game? Or like CJ falling from the sky?

my member in the game is just a avatar, well talking n shit   but i did ask em first..
CJ's freefall must be the longest in history

[foz]

I used avatars for some.....but i did draw some from their photos in the avatar....

I think as long as it represent that person its okay.....

fOz

[Evil]

Gah. Shit. I have very high doubts on finishing my game... I still only have concept art... And with 20+ rooms and 4 scratch characters with custom walk cycles, it has been slowing me down...

[PureGhostGR]

*grin*

Greetings,

Is it possible for a newbie to enter the competition?

And if so, where can somebody upload the game? Is there a specific place or must I find a host?

Finally, regarding "post-apocaliptic world", will an abandoned planet suffice or am I pushing my luck on that one?

thanks.

[Minimi]

1. Yes, you may enter the competition.
2. Yes, you must find your own host
(goto www.2dadventure.com/ags/upload/upload.html)
3. Yes, that's fine

[Squinky]

If your game is under  1 meg, I believe you can use the temporary upload space that neole provides in the critics lounge.

[Ishmael]

As for, both mine and Minimi's games for last month MAGS were our first...

Hmm... Meaning it must TAKE PLACE in apocalyptic world, not PRODUCE one?  : Oh, just need to put in a longer description... or a leaflet.... whatever...

[foz]

TK ....are you refering to Apocolypse vel.....

The game had a few of the criteria asked .....and it did take place in a apocalyptic world.....(they do need to be created at some point......normally over thousands of years ......i took a short cut).

The way it pans out in the story is what i was thinking after seeing the rules......which then allowed timetravel to be part of the game.

[Ishmael]

I was talking about my game... I have plot finishing in progress.... I'll play your game when I get my own laptop connected to the internet... at least... Which is next monday.

[jetxl]

This is just grand. MY MONITOR IS BUST. good thing my computer/hd is still breathing...{note:make backup-copy}
I have to get a new one in time.

[Paranoia]

 :-\i def out of this one, everything that can go wrong is going wrong, so instead of chuckin the pc out of the window, i'll stand back, take a break and try again next month.....then i'll chuck the pc!

[foz]

Is anyone else entering this month...?

I hate to think that i slugged my guts out to enter only to find its a one horse race...

fOz.

[PureGhostGR]

Well, I am trying my best to enter.

I've tried organising the workload, but it is simply "alot"..

keep in mind that this will be my first AGS game so I am still trying to figure out stuff (engine etc).

What is the deadline is for? Submiting or voting (or both).. If I post on the 24th, lets say, will it be okay? or should I do it a few days earlier?

a silly question really..

what should I try to aim for? Graphics? Riddles? Involving experience or creativity in the design? Typically all these should apply, but what does really count on a MAGS competition?

Thanks.

[Minimi]

the thing that really counts, is having phun. I you have no fun, don't enter, if you have, then enter. Graphics don't matter, though it shouldn't look like the drawing of a 4 years old girl/boy WHATEVAH!... and what seems to be important is the plot/story/dialog...you don't need advanced knowledge or something to enter, just make sure you get most of the bugs out, and make a topic of your full game, before the end of 25th of october, so you can enter.

[Paranoia]

like minimi sez just have fun,if you've got a good story with interesting puzzles it doesn't really matter what the graphics are like, mags is a good way to learn, if you need help aong the way there is always someone to help
have fun!!

[Ishmael]

I ares teh entering, with the game done for except putting it together, all graphics done, just fiddling with AGS now... GUI allmost done... just a few things to double check so they work... I think I get it done be 25th...

I'll need to copyright teh "Whatever"...

[foz]

The last few days...i`ve been adding 3 more playable rooms,3 more characters and a new puzzle element...

These parts were semi planned but i thought i would `nt have time to include.....hopefully this will be the version for mags this month.

fOz

[magintz]

*feels upset that he isn't going to be in anyone's game

[foz]

Maybe next time magintz.......

I get the feeling some people would prefer not to be included in my games..

.....ps IVE JUST UPLOADED THE FINAL VERSION OF APOCOLYPSE VEL

with the extra 3 rooms....3 extra characters...3 extra invent items and extra puzzle elements...



fOzz

[Ishmael]

* TK thinks of a way to put Mag in his game....

[remixor]

*feels upset that he isn't going to be in anyone's game

But, in a way, you ARE in every MAGS game... You are the spirit of MAGS.  Or something.

[magintz]

Yay me  

Well, it looks like there might be a lot of really good games this month. Can't wait.

[Ishmael]

I got a screenshot... and bug reports...

[PureGhostGR]

I've finally managed to finish my entry.

Does anyone have any good links to suggest for me to upload the file?

2.4MB

I'll post some screens in the morning..

right now all I want is to zzz..

[Ishmael]

Eeep Don't use freewebs.. it's fraggin' slow download. Geocities or tripod?

[PureGhostGR]

Ok, here is my entry.


-a screenshot-

Game Announcements Thread
-Astranded-

Tell me what you think

[Ishmael]

.... I'm stoned ....

[Trapezoid]

That explains a lot.

[Ishmael]

HEY! No, not stoned, but stunned rather...

[sergiocornaga]

Uh.. YEAH... "Stunned"..  

[Ishmael]

Me ares did it then!



http://www.agsforums.com/games.php?action=download&game=288

The game has occasion swareing, so beware. I hope I got all the major bugs out, just the inventory was a bit odd... But you should be able to play anyway. I have included 2 versions of the readme, a txt one and a html one, choose the one you like. In the readme I notified that I suggest you don't read the MAGS Rules list, so you keep the element of suprise in the game, and read the list after completeing the game.

I'll soon be here to thead this! I'd also like to wish good luck to the other participants.

[Femme Stab Mode >:D]

I'll have to leave teh competiton, I will still finish the game, but it's been a bad couple of weeks and I don't think the game is up to standard. I will just finish it as a separate game.

[Ishmael]

 

[Ginny]

I'm afraid I'll have to put off my game aswell. I haven't been able to do any work this week or the last, cause of school work: we have a test almost every day, plus a rather large assignment, plus homework. At the end of a day I am so sleepy i can't concentrate anyway. i will, like Femme, keep working on the game, and finish it slowly (I'll probably expand it in this case). Anyway, good luck to all the participants, looks like a great month

[Klaus]

Hm... It's the October 25th now but Magintz didn't yet post about starting the vote. According to the comments in this thread there could be up to three more entries to come - time for publishing now. (Yes, I read that three other games won't enter the competition  :'()

How about starting the vote in let's say 8 hours from now (see timestamp of this posting)...

[Ishmael]

Um... is that 8 pm GMT?

[Klaus]

Okay. No protest, no request for time expanision - so let's go ahead...

For voting please visit the MAGS site or make your choice right here:

Escape from Lurrilous by TK
Astranded by PureGhostGR
Apocalypse Vel by Mark Fozbee

Please vote only once and be sure to have played all games before sending your voice! Good luck to all participants.

[magintz]

OK, thats it again for this month, go vote as above... thanks Klaus

[Czar]

I voted...
Is it safe to tell for who? Ok, I gave my vote to Astranded.

[foz]

Okay czar thats you added to my hit list ......just under vel.....


Whoohahhaaaahhhaaaa

[big brother]

Oh man, Czar. You're in trouble now!

Foz will undoubtedly cut off you hand and masturbate with it.

Sorry, Foz, I couldn't resist.

[foz]

Okay.....bigbrother

I take it you think an apology after will stop you being added to the list......
Quote:-
"Oh man, Czar. You're in trouble now!
Foz will undoubtedly cut off you hand and masturbate with it.
Sorry, Foz, I couldn't resist. "

Great idea though i did`nt think of that........

I`m not going to add you to the list cause i want you to finish Apprentice 2..........Which looks shit hot from the screenie of the guy with red skin...

[Vel]

I bet foz's next project is called "Vel, BigBro &Czar group masturbation and severing each others' hands"

[Ishmael]

Isn't that a bit long to be a game name?

[Minimi]

Isn't TK abit short to be a nickname?  

[Ishmael]

HEY! It's not. One letter would... but how do you expect to shove that long name in, like, the AGS games page, the readme, and the game titlebar, and the title pic?

[foz]

This is great you guys are coming up with some excellent ideas......

Vel is that game name okay to use......or have you copyrighted it.

Maybe it could be some kind of wanking competition....

Vel,bigbro and czar wanking on to a biscuit last to blow his load has to eat it.............

I`ll start on the game, watch out in the game in prodution section....

[Ishmael]

* TK senses certain tension in the air....

I better fetch my inflatable titan bunker....

[foz]

TK.....what side are you on ?

Them or us.

Friend or foe.

[TeeKay]

I'm on no-ones side... just yet... dunno.

[Czar]

i usually do do this kind of replies but:
Lol.

[foz]

I don`t do it either........

LOL

LOL again.

[magintz]

And we have a winner!

It was very close voting this month and all three entries were superb, we had a range of humour, sci-fi and overall madness where the character took everything but the kitchen sink.

Now to announce the winner.....



*drumroll*




............



............




PureGhostGR and his game Astranded

[Ishmael]

Congrats! I knew! I could have bet a load of money for your's!

[PureGhostGR]

I can't believe this... wow..

A big 'thank you' to everyone who played and voted for the games.

Also congrads to both Foz and TK for participating in this event and making these great entries.

*grin*

Thanks again!

[foz]

Looks like i must of scared all my voters off.............
256 d/loads and not enough votes............

Well done to PUREghost

I liked your game very very much..........

Remember its not the winning its the taking part..............

....Has vel got a secret gang together called maybe.....D- V- F- F- M-G..........
Dont --Vote --For -- Foz`s -- Mags  -- Game

.............Its all going wrong the bomb did`nt get detornated and now this.............


Boo Hoo ................Boo Hoo........

[foz]

It was very close voting this month and all three entries were superb, we had a range of humour, sci-fi and overall madness where the character took everything but the kitchen sink.

Everything but the kitchen sink...............APOC:VEl had the kitchen sink as an inventory item.......

Everything but the kitchen sink...............APOC:VEl had the kitchen sink as an inventory item.......

[TeeKay]

I belive that's a saying... or whatever they are called, but means approximately that everything that can be ripped off is taken...

[remixor]

Whoops, I would have voted for Apocalypse: Vel, but I didn't have access to the internet while voting was going on.

[foz]

Remixor.........

So it was you that cost me the win.............

Never mind i`m not bitter..............much.

[Dave Gilbert]

Congrats PureGhostPR!  I enjoyed your game very much.  I was especially impressed at how you incorporated the "use forum members in the game" rule without making it in-jokey.

Anyway, there were some great entries this month.  Looking forward to next month.  Maybe I'll enter this time.

-Dave

[Totoro]

Remixor.........
So it was you that cost me the win.............
Never mind i`m not bitter..............much.

Maybe the other game was just better?  :
[spam]
Anyway, if I WERE two people, I would have voted for PureGhost's game twice, and if I were 50 people I would have voted 50 times so it was me who made it look so close
[/spam]
PureGhost, your game was really nice, I hope I can see more games made by you soon . And somehow I feel this month was a great Mags-month and I am looking forward to november, when its dark outside and cold and many people stay at home making games

[foz]

Totoro......

Maybe the other game was better..........I thought it was very good.

I nearly voted for it myself......

As for voting if i were 2 people (one would go to work and earn money and the other would spend it...)........and if i were 50 people 49 would go to work and earn money and the other would have an excellent time spending it.)......

The remixor comment is in jest................have`nt worked that out yet.

Now if first prize was a million pounds i would be really pissed off...

[Totoro]

Now if first prize was a million pounds i would be really pissed off...

That's a good idea for the MAGS anyway, could we discuss about it? The winner of next month can choose either to get one million pounds OR to choose the rules of the following month

[SSH]

Maybe PureGhost could consider for next month's MAGS a game where famous battles between people are resolved peacefully and they kiss-and-make-up: e.g. Foz and Vel, DG and Yahtzee, Bush and Saddam, etc.

[Minimi]

I'd like to see for next month, some scripting things, like "Make a game without any if into it!", or a game with animal as maincharacter. I luv animals!

[PureGhostGR]

*grin*

I've given the new set of rules.. I hope everyone will be pleased. I should mention that I did include foz's request (kind of).. after all it was a very close win and I think he earned it.

I hope you will find the theme interesting and fun. I've checked the previous Mags competitions and couldn't find anything similar to it (although the theme is something common to games actually).

As Minimi and Paranoia pointed out to me, remember to have fun no matter what you do.

[Paranoia]

the games have all been great this month, it was  very hard to pick which on should win, well  done PureGhostGR, cool game
can't wait to see next months rules, hopefully foz can see past his red haze and do another

[foz]

I might make another..........

i also appologize for my conduct........it has been very off......

and i think i have lost any gripe that i had by get that angry.......

Never mind........

I need to reflect.

[Vel]

I would enter if I liked the rules.

[Paranoia]

its not worth getting worked up over, whatever the reviews say its one persons biosed opinion and doesn't reflect what anyone else thinks, i often feel there is some elitism goes on in this forum, and some people don't get the recognition they deceive

this month the voting only lasted a day or so, i thought the votes where counted at the end of the month

[Ishmael]

It was on for three or four days...

[magintz]

I started voting on the 25th, and finsihed them on the 28th, this allows enough time for the winenr to think of the rules and not rush them.

This month's rules look good, I just got them this second but I will have to wait for the first of the month to post them, I may need to ammend them slightly, but they look real good, stay tuned.

[Toefur]

C'mon, C'mon! I can't wait 'till the first! I want to make a mags game! Giiiiiivus the details!  

[jetxl]

So you didn't quit mags after all, magintz.