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I'm not sure if this was mentioned before, or is connected to an existing bug, but using an apostrophe results in a bonus backslash appearing:

There's

vs

There\'s

Not the most egregious of bugs, I'll admit...

"An Error has occurred...No direct access..."

When I try to reply to a PM, I get the above error.

Anyone else having this problem? Am I missing something? Something on my end, perhaps?

I recently wrote a piece of music that I thought was pretty original, but it turned out to bear a clear resemblance to an already existing piece. While it wasn't exactly the same, and I hadn't heard the existing piece in a long, long while, I was still disappointed in my brain for letting it slip through, and not realizing sooner, especially as it's the kind of thing I regularly notice with other artists.

Take these two pieces, for example...

[from about 0:50 onwards...]

[from the start...

Goblin have heard the Alan Parson's track and incorporated it almost wholesale into their own work, consciously or otherwise. Parson's album came out around the time Goblin were re-scoring the Australian horror picture Patrick for the Italian market, and obviously they liked what they heard.

Conversely...

Here, while not a direct copy, Goblin's music from the 1982 Dario Argento film Tenebre, a track entitled (ahem) "Lesbo", may be an influence on John Carpenter's theme to his 1994 film In the Mouth of Madness.

It features similar pacing and key changes (though Carpenter takes longer to get to the initial drum lead in), and while, as I said, not identical (Carpenter apparently wanted it to feel like, of all things, a Metallica track...), Carpenter's admiration for Goblin is well noted (his Halloween theme is often compared to Goblin's theme for the 1975 Argento film Deep Red).

But then, the Patrick track isn't identical to the Alan Parson's track, just very, very similar. It's clearly a stronger case for plagiarism, should it be argued.

What is my point? Just that it's funny sometimes how the mind works in regard to memory, inspiration, creativity, I suppose. Also, I guess, how far do you have to go to pass "homage" and enter "theft"?

Other examples, either "plagarism" or "homage", should anyone know of any, would be appreciated.

...here.

I've always liked the minimalist (usually by necessity) quality of EGA-era graphics, and the above demonstrates nicely how more doesn't always equal better.

I'm not sure if it's a nostalgia thing, though. As a child, I did my adventuring on an Atari ST. The ST had a display comparable to EGA, using 16 colours (from a palette of 512), and a 320x200 resolution, so the ST and EGA versions of a game looked fairly similar.

Bonus points to the article for also highlighting the importance of good background composition and lighting.

_{I did a forum search to see if this article was posted previously, but it turned up empty. Apologies if this has been posted before.}

So, a shelf in my office decided to collapse at a very inopportune moment (during my drinking time!), meaning I now have to pile up all my graphic novels, books, and such, in awkward "Towers of Hanoi"-type arrangements in whatever free space I can find, during the wee hours of this morning.

...

Also, I have Covid. ¬¬

Happy 2022!

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[UPDATE: And it's over!]

That's right! It's time for...



...our non-annual, bi-whenever, XXL, FREE GAME EXTRAVAGANZA!

UPDATE: And it's over!

*Terms and Conditions:

The giveaway will run until 23:59GMT 23/12/19. One (1) key per user, per day. To ensure everybody has a chance to get what they want, try to ask for games that you're sure you want to play. First come, first serve! Games that are no longer available will be updated with a strike-through, though try to take note of what other people have already asked for, in case of confusion. All keys come from Humble Bundle, so there's no need to worry about dodgy key sellers and stuff. All keys should work, though some are quite old and I may have already given them away and forgotten about it. If a key doesn't work, I'll happily substitute it.

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UPDATE!: Bonus list of games generously added by Click'd! Find them HERE!
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[Thumper]

I do.

It's my first experience with VR, and I like it. I've yet to experience the regular Oculus Rift, but I have to say, I'm leaning on the side of self-contained VR, rather than wires and shit. It's a cool feeling to have totally free movement, and not having to worry about the aforementioned wires and shit.

The Go is about as powerful as a high-end phone, and only has three degrees of tracking (as opposed to the Rift's six), but as an entry-level VR system, I feel it works well. Of course, it'll soon be superseded by the Oculus Quest, but if anyone is on the fence about buying one, I'd say do it. It retails in the sub-$300 range, and for the price...well, in my opinion it's worth it.

Good games:

Thumper: A surprisingly close-to-Rift version of this...rhythm...shooter?

EVE Gunjack 2 - End of Shift: A fun turret shooter. Yes...they exist!

Augmented Empire: A decent XCOM-type strategy game.

Dead Body Falls: A short adventure game, set in a hotel. And It's free!

Relic Seeker: Hypogeum: A puzzle-heavy adventure game, not too hard, with good use of 3D.

Break a Leg: Do magic tricks for aliens. Yes, that's what I said!

Why am I posting this? Well, I'm curious as to whether anyone else has bought a Go unit. Well...Well?!

See title!

I just wanted to wish the community as a whole a very happy, healthy, and safe holiday this yuletide season, regardless of religious beliefs, or lack thereof, and best wishes to you and yours. For those of you celebrating with family, remember how lucky you are. For those of you who may find themselves alone, remember that you always have friends in this community and that we're thinking of you.

Now if you'll excuse me, this cheese has become too unwieldy to ignore and I, and it, must away!

Happy Holidays!

[Update]

Update: And we are done!




(Insert hilarious introduction blurb here!)

Boo!

For the next seven days, leading up to Halloween night (23:59 GMT...ON THE DOT!!1), I'll be giving away free games. That's right! I said it! FREE! And not just horror games, although there's plenty of spooky titles if that's your thang!

So, behind the spoiler tags is a list of games. If you notice any that take your fancy, simply post your interest in this thread and I will PM you the corresponding Steam key (within 24hrs)! Titles with a strike-through have been claimed and are no longer available. Make sure to make a note of what people have already asked for, on the off chance a title has been given away but has yet to be updated with a strike-through.

END-OF-LINE

Spoiler

NOTHING TO SEE HERE!

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Small Print: One (1) key per customer, per day. To ensure everybody has a chance to get what they want, try to ask for games that you're sure you want to play. All keys come from reputable sources (mostly Humble Bundle), so there's no need to worry about dodgy key sellers and stuff. All keys should work, though some may be quite old and I may have already given them away and forgotten about it. If a key doesn't work, I'll happily substitute it.

I don't normally gush, but I'm really loving this game at the moment. It's available on PC, but I'm playing it on the Vita. It's mostly a survival horror, in the loosest sense, but it's also got a hint of adventure game about it. Plus, and excuse the hyperbole, it has one of the greatest openings I've experienced in recent memory.

It puts most other so-called "horror" games to shame, as it manages to elicit quite a jolt from a story about a little girl searching for his sister. And her dog. Oh, Christ...the dog. I...

Man...

If anyone has a Vita, Sony are having a "Big in Japan" sale over on PSN, and you can get Yomawari in a bundle with the developers previous game (htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary) for a steal. That is, if you consider â,¬12.99 (or your regional equivalent) as a steal. Which I do!

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Now, you may know me, but here's something you may not know. I don't drink too often, but when when I do, I get a little emotional.

2016 sucked. I mean, it really sucked. The AGS community has been the one constant source of level-headedness (is that a word?) and general humanity that I've experienced lately. And I'm very thankful for that. Today is Christmas Day (technically, though I'm posting this past midnight...whatever), and everything in the world is generally so forked up and depressing that feeling anything other than hopelessness is a difficult task. I don't know a lot of you IRL, but it heartens me to see such friendliness among all the terrible things the internet has to offer. You might be asking yourself "What is he on about?", and that's fine. It's the little things that I appreciate, and the fact that you may not even notice makes it all the more special. This is a great community, where hate and distrust have no place, and where everybody is welcomed and made to feel at home, no matter who they are or when they joined. And, as a community, that's something to be proud of. I sometimes peruse other online communities, and I'm horrified (hyperbole!) by the general hate that users project on one and other. When was the last time anyone on the AGS forums behaved in such a manner? I honestly can't recall.

This post was originally going to be longer, but through judicious use of the Backspace key (and Firefox's spelling correction), I'll think I'll just end it here. So thank you, AGS users, for providing such a welcoming space, and much love to you and yours for the coming new year.

I'll probably regret posting this tomorrow (though the sentiments contained within are heartfelt and true), but...whatever. Sometimes it's best to express how you feel, and not worry how you are perceived. Happy holidays to you all.

[UPDATE: 22nd December, 00:00hrs...ish:]

UPDATE: 22nd December, 00:00hrs...ish:

And it's done!

UPDATE 21st December, 00:00hrs...ish:

We have now entered the final 24hrs of Key-mas. To mark this momentous occasion(!), here is a short list of bonus games:

BONUS! BONUS! BONOBOS!

Spoiler

Nothing to see here!

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As an extra special "bonus", one game (chosen at random) from that list comes with a caveat attached; keys for FIVE of the most infamous games ever to grace Steam are included, which must either be redeemed by the claimer, or passed on to a valued friend. Sort of like a chain letter...except with shite games. And with no letter. So not really like a chain letter at all. Whatever. CLAIM IF YOU DARE!

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(Original post)

Ho! Ho!...Ho?

Merry non-denominational holiday, everybody! To celebrate this festive period of whatever, I've completely raided my steam key library and compiled a giant list of games for your enjoyment. To claim a game, simply post your interest in it, and I'll PM you the corresponding Steam key.

Below, behind the spoiler tags, you will find the titles of all the available games. I have split them into three categories: ADVENTURE!, HIDDEN OBJECT!, and THE REST! In THE REST!, the games have been split into alphabetical sub-sections for your convenience.

Titles with an asterisk means I have multiple copies, so don't worry if somebody gets in before you as a key may still be available. Titles with a strikethrough have been claimed and are no longer available.


Adventure!

Spoiler

It's all over!

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Hidden Object!

Spoiler

No, really, it is.

[close]

The Rest!

Spoiler

I mean, I don't know how else to say it.

[close]

Enjoy!

Small Print: One (1) key request per post, and one (1) post per day, to ensure everybody has a chance to get the game they want. And while you are free to ask for whatever game you wish, try to pick a game you actually want to play, and not take a key for the sake of taking it. All keys come from reputable sources (Humble Bundle, Bundle Stars, IndieGala, etc), so there's no need to worry about dodgy key sellers and stuff. All keys should work, though some are quite old and I may have already given them away and forgotten about it. If a key doesn't work, I'll happily substitute it. The thread will remain open until MIDNIGHT (GMT) on the 22nd of December.

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[UPDATE 2: 8/11/2016]

UPDATE 2: 8/11/2016

Annnnddd...it's dunzo!

UPDATE: 6/11/2016

At 23:59 GMT (that's 11:59 in the PM) on the seventh day of November, this offer of free games will be rescinded. That's right, all good things..etc, etc. The remaining keys will go back into storage, perhaps to emerge again next year. Or maybe they'll appear in a new list of games come December...Who can say?¬¬

Anyhoo, all keys are still available for the next twenty four (odd) hours, so...


Original post:

Boo! Halloween, eh? Yeah...good times.

(cough)

Anyhoo, to celebrate all that is spooky, ooky, and...all that, I've decided to have a horror-themed Steam key giveaway! Cue signage!




Yeah! Let's hear it for logos!

So, behind the spoiler tags lies a list of spooky (whoooo!) games, much like those above. If you notice any that take your fancy, simply post your interest in this thread and I will PM you the corresponding steam key. Titles with an asterisk have multiple copies available, so don't worry if somebody gets in before you as a key may still be available. Titles with a strikethrough have been claimed and are no longer available.

List-me-doo!

Spoiler

BOO! NOTHING TO SEE HERE!

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Whew!

With retail prices of between .99 and 19.99, 2D and 3D, pixels and...not pixels, there's bound to be something for everyone. Happy Halloween!

Small Print: One (1) key per customer (don't be a greedy gus!) All keys come from reputable sources (Humble Bundle, Bundle Stars, IndieGala, etc), so there's no need to worry about dodgy key sellers and stuff. All keys should work, though some are quite old and I may have already given them away and forgotten about it. If a key doesn't work, I'll happily substitute it.

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