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Top bloke so is anyone else working on something. Speak now or forever hold your peace.

LA Noire looks sweet. But if anybody's getting it for Xbox or PS3 there have been some issues reported (being release day) where it overheats and shuts down your console. While I'm here Dead Island looks pretty promising too.

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It will be a global earthquake, but will happen at around 6pm? Then it won't be 6pm on the other side of the world when the 6pm earthquake is happening, therefore it won't happen? Help, paradox!

[Ponch]

Domithan!

Domithan!

Good choice, Domithan!

So that's two for Domithan! He's out to an early lead!  

(Seriously, vote for Domithan. His story is better! (and I don't have any ideas for a new competition.)

Time to vote!

Ponch or Domithan

Domithan!

Oh yeah?! Two can play at that game! >:|

Domithan!

Hey wait... (No, but seriously, Domithan )

Domithan.

Now I'm confused. Is that seven votes for Domithan?

Last night I was dreaming of a "SIERRAfy"-button in "paint" - it did not come true, obviously...

Have you tried lucid dreaming? lol

Half-way reminder.

Wow.

Is he a suave swindler or a pencil pusher? If it's the prior you might consider making his appearance more peppy.

When I click on something in my game my cursor occasionally jumps a few pixels. It's nothing big but doesn't look very nice.

What could be causing this?

Mm, I do understand the bitterness. I would be well annoyed.

But let's leave it there.

[37 votes cast]

What a month. Seven games and a record breaking MAGS!

The 37 votes cast are as follows:

Entry	Votes	Breakdown
The Lurking Horror by Diath	1 vote(s)	2.7%
Runaway by Matti	0 vote(s)	0%
Of the Essence by Wham	3 vote(s)	8.1%
OSD 3D by Studio3	5 vote(s)	13.5%
Concurrence by mode7	9 vote(s)	24.3%
City of Thieves by Rocco	9 vote(s)	24.3%
15 Minutes by hedgefield	10 vote(s)	27%

Congratulations hedgefield!


However, we're still not done.

As soon as mode's Concurrence was featured here, it got an explosion in the amount of votes (the article had 8,768 views when I checked), and the votes probably would have carried into the hundreds if I hadn't closed voting. This means technically mode is the winner, by a huge majority, but it wouldn't have been fair to count these votes because not all the games are featured on a popular website (Awesome response though mode, I'd definitely suggest going commercial on it)!

So these results are from the last vote statistics before that article was posted.

Adios.

Ok, basically make a game featuring some kind of isolation/being stuck in a closed environment. If you want you can use other characters inside with you as plot devices but it's not compulsory.

Yeah most people who don't read the rules reach that conclusion. Bye.

In regards to your post, all I can say is:

That looks so much better however I think the window frames should be wood or black metal because white doesn't really fit an old house. Also shouldn't the panels be inset rather than emboss?

The lightning looks good but I can hardly see anything in the top picture now.

[Topic: 'Tension']

Topic: 'Tension'

This month's guidelines were set by Creed Malay:

Make a game based around mounting tension in a closed environment.

This could be a ship lost at sea, a snowed in cabin, or a house surrounded by zombies.

The player should face conflicts with the other characters trapped there with them, having to deal with their panic, problems with each other and the player, and the fact that they might have agendas of their own...



Ideas to help you:

• How did the character(s) end up in this situation?
• Are there any ways of communicating with the outside world?
• What causes conflicts - different opinions, secrets being kept, limited resources?

Ending 31/5/2011



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.

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Once again it proves the forums aren't representative of normal people.

Oh well. There's always the next never.

Today is May the Sixth zomg!

Happy birthday Ascovel