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I'm importing them one at a time.

While using the latest version of AGS, importing .pngs with alpha channels doesn't give the option to import the sprite with an alpha channel. The closest I can get is using the top/bottom/left/right pixel for the transparent color, which results in an ugly halo around the sprite. What am I doing wrong?

Yes, that is correct.

Definitely sub-pixel rendering.

Fullscreen shader support would be nice.

Also the ability to create objects dynamically, would be majorly cool.

By the way, if you want the best possible compression, try using 7-zip. It rocks.

Santiago, I respect your propensity for legality, primarily because I'm a stickler for that sort of thing myself. However, as long as the font is only used as the default tutorial font, it almost certainly falls under "fair use." To make an actual game with it could be considered much more questionable, however, so you'd be better off simply deleting the font and loading your own, like the others said. No need to worry.

Thanks for the comments. I've patched the game a bit; there are a few bugfixes (including fixing a few missing animations), as well as a brief non-interactive vignette about one of the characters.

Anim8or is my personal favorite. The newest version has a raytracer as well.

Have you tried http://incompetech.com/? It's a great resource for that sort of thing.

Well, it's been a week and nobody has registered. I'm now releasing it as a freeware game.
The link on my site will be down until the registered version is uploaded.
Edit: Okay, it's done. Eric is now a freeware game.

I don't understand the point of selling a game if the free version is the same as the paid for version, minus pop-ups? I'm sorry, I read your description and I don't really understand what exactly you mean by shareware.

Several shareware programs are distributed in this manner. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagware.

Thank you for playing the game; I'm glad you liked the atmosphere.

OK, I found 2 endings, could you please tell me the third one? 

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1) Using Walker - Carla died
2) Shoot at Shrink Ray - married Carla

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The third ending, which is the neutral ending, 

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ends without Eric marrying Carla, but doesn't have her die, either. The player gets this ending if s/he doesn't give Carla her jewel/beer/paper back before leaving her space ship for the first time.

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But I think it is not worth 5 bucks. There are many small things to improve, but this game is very good starting point.

Well, hopefully the sequel will be better, then. 

Thank you for the positive comments! By the way, there are three different endings, with the best one being somewhat difficult to attain.

I have two problems:
1) I do no know password to pod and I am not sure where can I find it?
2) I am not sure how to setup firing machine. I tried it several times with different settings, but with no success. But when I returned back and tried to fire without changing settings, it works (maybe bug?). Could you please explain how to setup this machine?

1) Assuming you have the username

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(Doomy clearly states it early on in the game), then the password is written on the pipe above Eric in the pod.

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Even more obviously,

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MURDER.

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2)

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The firing machine in the space station? Ordinarily, you'd select the small platform that's floating by itself, as noted in the map gotten off of John Boy's dead body. Otherwise, it may in fact be a bug. I'll check this out.

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If #2 is in fact a bug I'll fix it and upload a new version shortly.

Ah, yes I see. Let me see if I can fix the issue with the link. Sorry about that.

Edit: I believe I fixed it.

[Introduction:]

Introduction:
Eric the Anteater is a point and click adventure game (who would have guessed?) set in a surreal fantasy/sci-fi world. It features over 100 rooms and lots of puzzles.

Screen shots:








Story:
Eric is just a typical punk rocker/surfer dude/hippie who happens to have an alien spacecraft crash land right in front of him. What starts off as a close encounter becomes a lot more as Eric must transcend time and space,  attempt to rescue not one but two damsels in distress, and contend with an evil insect as he fights to save the universe...

Features:

• Tons of areas to explore, over 100 screens
• 800x600x32 graphics
• Seamless FMV
• BASS-style interface
• First- and third-person segments
• Multible endings

Distribution:
Eric the Anteater is shareware, but don't worry, the only thing the unregistered version has is nag screens and such. The game is fully playable; practically donationware.
The price to register the game is $5.00 USD, through Paypal.
Note: This is my first shareware game. As such, I'm not terribly
familiar with setting up payment options, etc. If you have problems
registering, PLEASE contact me so that I can straighten things out.
Thank you.


Link
http://www.decapgames.webs.com

One last thing
This is version 1.0. There may be bugs and such. For those who register version 1.0,
future versions will be registered for them as well, so long as the updated version
is unzipped in the same folder as the older version. Also, if you have any
suggestions regarding extra features, bug reports, etc., be sure to mention
them. I am always interested in improving my product.

Use the followCharacter command. Please don't forget to read the manual.

Nice! I'll be looking forward to 2010! This game looks sweet.

Looks like a null pointer. Make sure your install is not corrupt. Try re-downloading it.

The primary advantage to using AGS is that it isn't the engine that was used to make Limbo of the Lost. It also rocks.