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Ok, I won't deny that at the moment this is selfishly motivated, but I think in the end posterity will benefit. I pushed this in the previous suggestions' thread so here it is copy and pasted:

Could the parser word list be [optionally] organised into folders, in a way identical to the current sprite folders? That is, users can create their own sub folders for nouns, verbs, commands, adjectives, etc - or for whatever they want (words relating to cake!). Is this complex to do? I haven't got a clue.

It would bring custom organisation to the text parser, which can quickly turn into a jumble, with verbs, nouns, and adjectives mixed in together as they are added. It's a nightmare to keep track of them or weed out words you no longer have a use for. The way IDs work does not need to change - new words would still take the next free number. Something like this should be of lowest priority (clearly, there are so many options open now!), but it would be a lifesaver.

PS. I have full faith and admiration for everybody that will be working on stuff that's over my head.

Lars Thorwald from Rear Window. Wow it's a good film.

There's less than a week remaining for this MAGS, and we desparately need entrants :'(

Who will do it for a cookie?



Yes, we all know you would cookie girl!

Hmm... Questionable gave the extension until the 19th, when he was due back in town on the 21st. So he should have been in town for two days and not realised, and indeed he is in town as we speak. So Questionable has forgotten about us :'( So wonely :'(

Did you solve it with that workaround you posted, or did you discover something else? It's something I'd really like to know too

Seriously Emperor Justin, you're like following icey around. 15 out of your 17 posts have been wasted on him. Just leave him be.

I've played so little AGS games I can list them. But I can't remember them.

Thanks Khris, that did the trick.

I'm using DisplayTopBar for a brief tutorial on how to play a text game. There are five 'slides' one after another.
However they are on a timer and I don't want this. Is there an option to make them only skippable by mouse or keyboard?

Thanks
Atelier

i think the vote results shouldn't be visible

Hmm, I was wondering beforehand whether or not to show it. Some people might like to see how close they came, but on the other hand some people might find it demoralising. I suppose if it's very close, I'll reveal the actual vote numbers too.

[Congratulations joelphilippage!]

The fifteen days for voting is up, and a winner has been decided!

Next to Evil by joelphilippage
9 vote(s)

Call Me George by LUniqueDan
1 vote(s)

Abduction by mode7
3 vote(s)


Congratulations joelphilippage!
You'll be receiving a PM from me shortly.

And of course, thanks to all participants and voters.

Atelier.

Ahh, yes, NsMn deserves recognition for donating some code. =)

I really should get this finished. It's so close!

MAGS is sort of half way through. Has anybody been secretly working on something? And SPC, how's it going?

Ok, I'll admit it now. I am icey games. Always have been.

i just use limpinfish name to as disguise to cover and fact that icey is who i am. been a long time coming but now the truth is know.

See?

The "pub master" malarky has just been one long joke to stir up trouble. But it's become a bit tiresome, so I'll stop now.

Well, maybe just one more post.

i get the joke but nobody listen to limpning fish as he is lieing. i assure i'm the real icey,i can prove it who else can i didn"t think so? (although well done i do try but sometimes my english is not perfect i no this many people always tell me "icey game you must follow forum rulse why dont i try better at english.

Ok, I'll admit it now. I am icey games. Always have been.

No, I AM icey games.

Oddysseus.

Yes, really horrible. It puts my entry to shame =/

I'm looking for a background artist to work on a backdrop for my text game. Please PM me if you're interested, I will of course credit.

[Topic: 'End of an Era']

Topic: 'End of an Era'
This month's guidelines were set by OneDollar:

A significant event is about to happen, is happening
or has happened, and nothing will be the same again.

Ending 31/10/2010 (AKA Halloween!)
Extension given: now ending 3/11/2010.



What is MAGS?
MAGS is a monthly competition for all amateur adventure game makers. The idea is to create a game in under a month, following the rules set by the previous winner. It aims to help you work to a deadline, improve your skills, or provide a kick-start into making adventure games. Regardless of skill, MAGS is for everyone. Voting is based on "favorite" games, and not the most artistic, or the best coded. If you have bad art skills, use it as a chance to do some graphic work. If you're sub-standard at coding, use it as a chance to give scripting a go. Ultimately, people will vote for the most enjoyable entry.

You may get help for the competition, although you must end up doing something yourself. You should however be warned that it proves difficult to organize a big team within thirty days. You are not allowed to use material already created before this competition. Your game must be completely new! Music and sound is an exception; you can use free material that is available to the public, if you wish. Modules and templates are also allowed. Please do not enter the competition with a rushed entry (a game created last minute). Sure, you can make a game and rush it - but don't do this just to win by default.

Entering MAGS is simple. First, conceptualise your game following the month's criteria (see top). Second, create your game fueled only by coffee. Third, finally, and most importantly, post your game here, including:

✓ A working download link.
✓ The title of your game.
✓ A suitable screenshot.

At the end of the month, the all-important voting will begin! This period usually lasts fifteen days. Should you win, along with announcing the next month's rules, your name and game will be immortalised in the MAGS Archive. Yet hopefully, at the end of the month, the accomplishment of finishing a game will be your greatest prize. For more information please visit the Official MAGS website.

[Voting will end on the 15th of October.]

Very good. I declare MAGS September closed. Now:

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

Next to Evil by joelphilippage
Call Me George by LUniqueDan
Abduction by mode7

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

Voting will end on the 15th of October.
Thank you everybody. Now for MAGS October!

[never]

Yes I agree this is wrong. If this happens, it will never be reversed. The government won't want to stop licking the sweet nectar of control. Moreover, what right do they have? Ok, the internet may be being used on their soil, or via their servers, but there's a good reason it's called the internet. It's an international medium, and nobody owns the rights.

@ Tuomas
Hoo, it may seem that way, but remember that a country's good deeds are seldom publicised.