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That looks amazing!
However, I have two concerns:
1. Why not original music? Of course, Vangelis is magnifficent, but I still think that in each and every game original music is better.
2. What kind of ruined Stargate adventure was the poor English(no offence meant)... I hope you'll get a dialogue adviser this time.
Good luck with the project!

I don't know, as I am not selling it, i think i can use other music, as i don't know much about composing. And as i am listening to current songs, i can picture a scenery in my head. And i can asses how good it will look in the game. There are a lot of song to choose from and they are very good for the adventure games.
I will try to fix the english before officialy release it .

Hey Sektor you are insanely GREAT first xenophobe than Star gate and now this WOW!

Your art is pro and you make games in our favorite genre sci-fi thanks  8)

Hardly wait to play it

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Thank you. !

Hvala ti

The Infinity String: Truth Behind the Immortality
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Your name is Yerik Elnar. (Your mother was russian (name) and your father from USA (surname). You are scientist working for United States.
In late 2009 a ruins were found in Antartica by Russian explorers. A year later a complete research base was built to study the findings. Team consisted of 7 russians, 5 americans and 2 germans. 1 year later USA send you as an additional help. You are brought by the helicopter. But where is everybody !?

What should you expect:
-2 completly different worlds: Cold, icy Antartica and Warm, green junge with caves
-DIG like interface (right click LOOK, left click ACTION)
-2 different GUIS
-res. 320x240, 32-bit
-most of the music from Vangelis (as it should create great atmosphere)
-more serious subject

Pictures:






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Story: 20%
Graphics: 15%
Sound/Music: N/A yet
Puzzles: 5%

*You can expect it at the end of 2006*

Hi

You can shoot down the cage that is on the old tree, and try selling it to the merchant women, you will get 1 coin in return to buy the map..

Well, the "crab people" bridge was very nice, i think you can work on that style, should be interesting.

Well, these days you can't be tottaly sure that some pictures are hand made or just copied and retouched. I guess we will just have to take each others words.

Now I expect a lot of new backgrounds, we already have few potential winners, but some extra material won't do any harm.

Yeah it is a paintover in parts, tried to sample as few colors as possible. I think that even if I had used a month, placing the original beside a empty canvas, and copied it realisitcally without painting over, people would have no way of telling what I'd have done, and the outcome would be the same. So, you can disqualify that one, and if I make a new one, it will probably be something that isn't traceable (least from a photo, with the amount of pictures that float the web, you can probably manipulate any kind of image from a collage of pictures and not use your imagination in the traditional sense).
Basically posted it cause thought the idea was funny.

This could be true, but still i think you would look differently to your work if you would try just to watch the real picture and try to draw it accordingly. Still it is pretty hard to draw a realistic picture even if you take a whole month (which you can't as the BG blitz only lasts a good week ).

So i am sorry but i must disqualifiy you first picture.

But it would be nice if you try to draw this picture without "paintovering" the original, I think we would all like to see a result. It just might happen that you win.

Hey

Yes, i used Thor as an Asgard name only in editor, i didn't count moving cursor over him

Well, I already did that background with the MALP some time ago, as i was counting that you will arrive trough the stargates, but i decided that this planet won't have stargates, so i changed a Asgard speech a bit, so he says that he beamed some of your equipement down there, inlcuding the MALP for assistance, althou you don't need the MALP .

Well, it ends pretty quickly. The thing is that I used a almost whole year making this game (not every day). So i wanted to finish it faster. I guess that shows in the end. Sorry thats how it is.

Well, the problem with translation file is that you can't add much extra lines to it or make any new speech lines, you have to have source code of the game and change it with the editor.
I fixed few major bugs and the CoyoteJacks translation improved the original grammar,  so it is still sufficient.

All additional improvements will be only on translation files, or not even that. Probably. Still I will try to contact CoyoteJack to see what can we do together.

But after all, it still could be used as a background in a game. I mean, just look at Donna or Force Majeure II, the both use photo based backgrounds. Also, having a photo based background doesn't immediately mean it's good and many people seem to appreciate hand drawn backgrounds more anyways.

But I guess it's up to starter of the compo (ie. YOU, Sektor) to decide is it valid or not.

I don't mind picture backgrounds, but this is kinda drawing competition, i think it should show what can you do with your eye-and-hand coordination to draw nice picture, i don't mind if you look at picture, but try to draw it by your own hand.
Althou BIOTLEBOPs picture is very nice, but it seems like ordinary paintover, with few extras added.
I am sorry if i didn't make rules more understanding, but i think the main goal is to draw with you own hand, show your own talent. Allthou it could be possible that BIOTLEBOP only look at the picture and draw it separatley, this would mean that he has talents beyond any ordinary.

Edit:

Ok here what will we do.
BIOTLEBOP if you say/confirm  that you didn't do paint over (like draw over layer, or copied some of the picture parts and copy them to your pcture, or change original picture...) and you just watched this picture in separate window, i will belive you and your picture will be valid for competition. If not, it will be disqualified, but you can draw another one by your own hand.

So please tell.

Normally i wouldnt do this, but i dont think it's fair that people spend a lot of time on entries and you try to suggest this is 'referenced'. Referencing means you look at an image for colour values and composition etc, not a direct paintover of a photograph.

I agree, so  BIOTLEBOPs entry doesn't count !! Until he draws completly new picture (not a PAINTOVER!)
sorry.

Hmm

I was playing 1.2 of this game... it's nice, but the English translation needs a bit of work... also I'd recommend whoever is doing the translation to go back and watch as many SG1 episodes as possible to get the best feel for the characters.  For example, Bra'Tak would call O'Neilll just "O'Neill" and not "General O'Neill" or whatever he calls him.  Also Bra'Tak would probably greet Teal'C with "Tek Ma Te", however it's spelled, and Teal'C would probably do so likewise.

A couple other specific things the game needs to clarify, at least in the English translation (my apollogies if any of this has already been addressed):
- The manual sucks for those of us who don't have Word or can't afford it.  There are easy tools for converting it to a PDF so it will look right for everyone (and Acrobat Reader is free).  Another popular option is HTML, but you'd have to rewrite it for that.
- The manual calls Jack a "Col. Brig.".  His title is "Brig. Gen." or Briggadeer (I have no clue how to spell that) General.
- Why there's no MALP at the first planet when you first go in (maybe one should be added?)
- Jack would address Sam as "Major Carter" or just "Carter" as per millitary protocol.  Not "Sam".
- This is just personal preference, but the first SGA screen should show "Stargate Command" on the first line, and "Cheyenne Mountain Pass" on the second.  Every show I've seen with such a screen has the most specific location on the topmost line.
- You seemed to have confused Walter (I dunno his rank) with Major Davis.
- Also personal preference: The time there should be in millitary time, ie "16:15 Hours".  A date would be nice too.  For the other screens an absolute date and time (ie "19:15 Hours" instead of just 3 hours later) would also fit with the military style.
- One of the other Generals' lines in the White House is white colored and spoken by Jack.  Oops!
- At the point where Jack is told he is being reassigned, the subject switch seems awkward.  Jack should probably say "Ok just cut the crap, why am I here, sir." and then the General tells him.
- How can Carter talk to O'Neill when the comm system fails?  Is she just off screen in the gate room or control room? (Her location is never quite disclosed.)
- Who is the voice that is colored red in that screen?  I think it's the guy who's with Carter, except at one point it says "me and Dr. <hisname>" making it look like Carter is talking.
- The self destruct sequence would likely NOT be shut down with the power.  It likely is self-sustained to prevent a power failure from stopping a WANTED self-destruct.  You could change the dialog slightly by saying the power failure will shutdown the base mainframe, stopping the test program.  Then the self destruct can be easily deactivated (by Sam even... that's a good excuse for her to stay behind).
- Why does noone go with Jack to help him turn off the breaker?  Excuses are needed.
- Clarification might be needed as to why the radio doesn't work in the base sequence (IE: "Carter doesn't have a radio with her.") and of other "No reply" messages (IE: "Teal'C and Daniel are offworld.")
- Also clarification is needed as to why Jack went alone to Chulak.  Teal'C and Daniel are in trouble and the SGC does not know what kind.  At the very least O'Neill would have taken a team through with him.  At least a lame "We know Chulak is run by free Jaffa" excuse would be nice.
- Clarification is needed as to why Teal'C and Daniel have maintained radio silence.  SGC would have dialed Chulak ASAP after the base systems were restored and attempted radio contact.  As well, you can call them when you are on Chulak as well.  Perhaps Daniel left his vest on the surface, and Teal'C's broke (you could say he was at the surface when the pillar collapsed on him, sending him tumbling into the hole.  When he hit bottom his radio broke, or something).

Annd I haven't gotten farther than that (apparantly if you use the rope before the metal bar on the pillar you can't use the bar... so I'm going to start over.)

Also.. imo it's best to have a native English speaker do the translation.  That way the worst errors would be due to mistranslation from the source... which can still be spotted.  But grammar and spelling will be much improved.

Grr... none of your mirrors are working for me.  I'm sorry but can you try to find some decent webhosting? :/

One last thing... despite all my nit-picking, this is a pretty cool game.  The high quality of some of the stuff surprised me.

ok first things firts .

This download link should work normaly: http://www.adventure-eu.com/index.php?option=com_repository&cat_id=1&game_id=69&file_id=63

Do you have any problems with it?
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Well, CoyoteJack was translating from translation source file, which makes it difficult to know who is saying what, so some parts are a bit wrong, like Teal'cs abbriviations (it is - it's ...)

-Well I know about the manual, but as far as i know word readers are free of charge. I tried to convert it to PDF but in complicates things, as the file becomes much larger if i want it too look normal.
-I read that oficial Jacks rank is Col.Brig. .... but you could be right, i really don't know.
-Malp was sent on to the first planet but fell of that cliff, where the wall is missing (i think Jack says something about that if you look at the "cliff".)
-Jack uses "Sam" a lot of times as far as I know.
-It could be, but it is not . Second screen showes monitor picture of the dialing program (to some point)
-About Davis-Walter , read this:http://www.gateworld.net/omnipedia/characters/links/harrimanwalter.shtml
-I guess you are right about the time (I think that in the europe a lot of countries use 24hrs time, like my too but i thought that Americans only use 12hrs (pm, am)... my mistake
-Didn't know that ! ups
-Well, you never know about his responce
-Major Carter is in area 51 if i remember from the top of my head, it could be that i forgot to mention it. not sure. How the comm works!? Hmm, i think you got me, this could be an error...
-Red colored voice is from a person further to the right (offscreen) I was to lazy to draw him :S
-I think you'we got it, as the main computer shuts down, there is no new informations for self destruct - test is aborted.
-Jack tried to contact other personell but the comm is down, se he went alone (if you want it done, you must do it yourself - thingy ). And there was very little time to do it. And it is more intense that way too:).
-You shouldn't have radio when in SGC, i guess i forgot to "remove" the button
- I guess you are right ! Allthou some parts are better to let the player use his imagination .
Daniel and Teal'c left their walkie talkies on the surface.


Are you sure you cannot use metal rod anymore !??? Try to use it a bit higher on the pillar .hmm

As far as i know translator is native English speaker.

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You are very welcome to comment the game parts even more, i like peoples analyzing my game, there is always a room for improvement.

This is one thing why i did't play much of sierra adventure games, as they make some parts sooo frustrating, like strange deaths, ar even stranger puzzles !? You don't know if those games try to be funny or serious.

Ok to the topic. I think that if you use more serious subject it should include death possibility, but the player should know that he is approaching to that moment so he can do something about it, as i tried to make in my latest game ...
So the deaths a "yes" go.

Here it is and old place:

Topic: The Ruins

Colours: unlimited

Res: 320x200 or 320x240

Voting will take place on the 3th and 4th of March. Please give one vote in each of the following categories:

* Best Idea - Where will the ruins be !? A jungle ? An alien planet ? Desert ? Purple planet .

* Best Design - The style of the picture, architectural, landscape design, best mood, complex stones...

* Best Functionality - How well it would work when adding sprites, including appropriate walking distances, good angle for character sprites, clever walkway solutions, easily understood exits etc.

* Best Technique - How good does it feel to the eye, lightning effects...

example:

ok, thanks.

PLEASE READ BELOW:

While i was trying to make a new competition I found out that my picture didn't comply with the criteria, i have more than 256 colors, i decreased colorst to 256 now, but still, my picture didn't fit the rules so i think it should be disqualified !?


in 256 colors:

Huhu thanks, wasn't sure i would win as some great backgrounds were presented.

Well I know that Mordalles wanted MI "background remake" for the next competition.
I already noticed that new thread was opened (after Mordalless post)  for MI style background, so i don't see the point making another one. Hope there are no hard fillings.

Thanks again for votings...

I will start the new thread as soon as i check old ones..

If you want to make a good game, try do the graphics by yourself it should give better experience than to see the ripped graphics.
I know that it will take you much longer, but in the end i think is is worth it.

Hey, you're Klemen, right? I heard about you on the forums(Joker) and in the magazine.

Živjo!

yep

city of zagreb, croatia

Hey, my dad's relatives live there! Hiya neighbour!

I'm from Zadobrova, a little town near Ljubljana ==> Slovenia.

Pozdravljen

I am from Slovenia too

i forgot a bit, but i think you must press ENTER key when you type the correct password.

If you write a username and then a password there should open a new window in which you can open/lock the doors to lab1, lab2 and lab3.

you must be sign in as an administrator in the game

you can gt the diary in the locked drawer in near the PC, you can get the key if you search the monster at the entrance