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Baron,

People at the bottom of the totem pole at work just don't have the spare hours to participate in a time intensive competition like MAGS

So, the high flyers have time then?

Anecdotally, there's definitely more participation in the FWC when the rules imply that a short entry is socially acceptable....

Size is not everything but quality is, so I am told

If we reset all the boundaries I think it would take away the edge of the whole purpose of Mag... after all, you could not very well ask the sporting committee to shorten the 100m hurdles race to 80m or take away the hurdles just to suit yourself....but you could train more, get better running shoes and learn the track better etc etc

It's a competition, simple as that.... and it's to show us what you can do...

What's more, any game does not need to be long and complicated:  as long as it's playable and fun

Anyone could win, anyone

I think reworking a previous game is ok if you changed the graphics...

[Can you find and bring back the Ring of Power that can stop time itself?]

Can you find and bring back the Ring of Power that can stop time itself? Download Game here

Storyline: After travelling to Glasburgh University, to attend lectures by Professor Higgins you find yourself volunteering for a dangerous quest for Professor Higgins who believes, through ancient scrolls that he has finally found the location of the Ring of Power. He wants you to fly to Assabar, India and enter the secret hidden Temple of Bhindiwara and find and bring back the Ring of Power that can stop time itself! The Ring of Power was once worn by Shabgur, an evil warlord of India. He turned the seasons to eternal winters and the daylight to nights. During a bloody battle, Shabgur lost his hand with the Ring of Power on and so retreated. The Bhindiwara's found that they could not smash or melt the Ring so decided to hide it in a secret, hidden temple so that man could never again have the power to stop time. The Ring of Power has remained in the Temple of Bhindiwara for over two thousand years. * Don't worry if you do something really silly and die...you can't keep a good man down thanks to a Save Game restore function. * You are no James Bond and only equip yourself with a rope as you set off on your quest. * Overcome the most devious obstacles. * Using Professor Higgins' notes you explore the Chambers in the Temple of Bhindiwara. * How fast can you complete your quest and return with the Ring of Power?... your time is revealed at the end. * The fastest time by May 12th (with a screen shot of proof) will be awarded the certificate of 'Legendary artifact hunter' signed by Reef Rivers himself The question is: Are you alone?

Screenshots

Specs: 1024 X 768 32 Bit color Direct3D 9 hardware acceleration Download Game here

HandsFree

You could keep a game small (maybe 4 or less rooms) and concentrate on quality of puzzles and game play.

It would surely make hitting the deadline easier.

All in working order

Spoiler

Code: ags

@4
   Tiger=true;
 
   cJonesP.SayAt(50, 0, 1000, "I read that when faced with a Tiger you should...");
   cJonesP.SayAt(50, 0, 1000, "...make yourself big, try to look and feel brave and make a noise.");
   cJonesP.SayAt(50, 0, 1000, "Maybe it's time to try it out?");
   cJonesP.SayAt(50, 0, 1000, "...or be eaten!");
   cJones.Walk(cTiger.x+80,cTiger.y+36,eBlock,eWalkableAreas);

   cJones.Loop=1;
   cJonesP.SayAt(50, 0, 1000, "Hey! Hold on!");
   cJonesP.SayAt(50, 0, 1000, "This is not the way is it!");
   cJonesP.SayAt(50, 0, 1000, "You don't want to eat me!");
   cJonesP.SayAt(50, 0, 1000, "I'm all skin and bones!");

   aTiger_roar.Stop();
   object[0].SetView(34);
   object[0].Animate(1, 4, eRepeat, eNoBlock);

   cTiger.Transparency=100;
   object[0].Visible=true;
   cJonesP.SayAt(50, 0, 1000, "Hey! The Tiger is playing with me like my cat, Tibbles does.");
   cJonesP.SayAt(50, 0, 1000, "Good boy.");
   
   aDANGER1.Stop();
   Wait(20);
   aCREEPY.Play();
   Wait(40);
   object[0].TweenTransparency(0.4,100,eEaseInEaseOutTween,eBlockTween);
   cJonesP.SayAt(50, 0, 1000, "Where has the Tiger gone?");
   cFace1P.SayAt(50, 0, 1000, "I have been watching you.");

   cJones.Loop=2;
   cFace1P.SayAt(50, 0, 1000, "You have shown great courage.");

   cFace1P.SayAt(50, 0, 1000, "You faced a great fear and overcame it.");
   cJonesP.SayAt(50, 0, 1000, "Hey! A rock is talking!");
   cFace1P.SayAt(50, 0, 1000, "What do you desire?");
   cJonesP.SayAt(50, 0, 1000, "The Ring of Power that can stop time.");
   cJonesP.SayAt(50, 0, 1000, "I want to house it safe and protected in a museum.");
   cFace1P.SayAt(50, 0, 1000, "You are indeed a wise man.");

   cFace1P.SayAt(50, 0, 1000, "Take this key, you will need it.");
   cFace1P.SayAt(50, 0, 1000, "Farewell.");
   object[2].Visible=true;
   
   aStone_door_moving.Play();
   cJones.Loop=0;

   Wait(40);
   object[2].Visible=false;
   cJones.AddInventory(iKey);
   cJonesP.SayAt(50, 0, 1000, "That sounds like another Chamber opening.");
    aRunningMan.Play();
   Wait(50);
   cJones.Walk(483,710,eBlock,eWalkableAreas);
   cJonesP.ChangeRoom(7);
   cJones.ChangeRoom(7,1350,394);  
stop
 

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This seems to work so far:

Took out script from rooms rep exe and put it in dialog option instead..

so far do good..

Hi Crimson,

just new custom options gui...

with these:

Code: ags

game.dialog_options_y=11;
game.dialog_options_x=12;

// with an 8pxl gap between

I'm going over it to see if i spot anything..

Hi Crimson,

It is a custom dialog gui

set up as:

Spoiler

@S  // Dialog startup entry point
return

@1
  cJones.Walk(cTiger.x+80,cTiger.y+36,eBlock,eWalkableAreas);
  cJones.Loop=1;
  cTiger.Transparency=100;
  aTiger_roar.Play();
  object[0].Visible=true;
  object[0].SetView(34);
  object[0].Animate(2, 4, eRepeat, eNoBlock);
  Wait(10);
  cJonesP.SayAt(50, 0, 1000, "Aghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!");
  Wait(60);
  RestoreGameSlot(144);

stop
@2
  cJones.Walk(cTiger.x+80,cTiger.y+36,eBlock,eWalkableAreas);
  cJones.Loop=1;
  cJones.LockView(SPEAR);
  cTiger.Transparency=100;
  aTiger_roar.Play();
  object[0].Visible=true;
  object[0].SetView(34);
  object[0].Animate(2, 4, eRepeat, eNoBlock);
  Wait(10);
  cJonesP.SayAt(50, 0, 1000, "Aghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!");
  Wait(60);
  RestoreGameSlot(144);
   
stop
@3
  cJones.Walk(cTiger.x+80,cTiger.y+36,eBlock,eWalkableAreas);
  cJones.Loop=1;
  object[1].Visible=true;
  Wait(40);
  cTiger.Transparency=100;
  aTiger_roar.Play();
  object[0].Visible=true;
  object[0].SetView(34);
  object[0].Animate(2, 4, eRepeat, eNoBlock);
  Wait(10);
  cJonesP.SayAt(50, 0, 1000, "Aghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!");
  Wait(60);
  RestoreGameSlot(144);

stop
@4
Tiger=true;
 
stop
@5
cJones.Walk(487,709,eBlock,eWalkableAreas);
cJones.Loop=0;
Wait(40);
cJonesP.ChangeRoom(7);
cJones.ChangeRoom(7,1350,394);
stop

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Hope this help..

cheers

I'm not sure why but it's taking two clicks on dialog options to fire???

3.4.0.14

Danvzare:

Time management is the key along with enthusiasum, weather it be MAGS or other.

With MAG, as you say time is shorter...

Myself: I generally 'See' a good idea or two where I know what I want to do within minutes...

Then write the basics down.... that's about 20 minutes...

So far all within a day...

Then make/gather most of the assets.... usually within a day or two.

Start piecing them together as per notes made..

This usually takes from 3 to 5 days...

Start scripting my ideas and adding the elements, which may change a little over time...

This may take me up to 12 days allowing for extras stuff to include.

Then another day or so doing the gui's and more scripting.

By the time i get to day 15 i am generally running tests and tweaking.

This could take up until the end of the month, depending.

I find a month more than enough time....if you only do one or two rooms i'd say within two weeks.

A month is generally long enough though I have found it a bit tight on some instances.

Not saying my games would win awards but they are complete and playable.

All the more reasons for people to get down and dirty and start creating.

Long live MAG

From VampireWombat:

What if there were some MAGS starter packs?

That is a possibility, it would certainly cut the time down..

I totally agree that the lack of MAG entrants is concerning if we are to keep it going.

Some people are either too busy at the time, can't think of a game for the topic, think their games are not any good, try to get above their heads and realise they don't have the knowledge to do the game and so back down.

MAGS and the suchlike is all about having fun...  It's like: 'Let's see what I can make in a month'.....

We of course have our regulars which helps,

Naturally, people with good scripting skills who have the ability to produce quick results helps, whist people with not much experience struggle to get anything done..

Some people can't even make a game in a year that alone a month.... These people need help and reassurance...

Of course it would be good if old hands offered help to newbies and offered a hand with advice etc etc if they needed it or work as a team...

A game-making workshop would be great....a place to hone their skills and learn from experienced people...

I will naturally try to help get more participants.

I will mention this in Slashers Corner...

Let's save MAG

and Stu

[Can you find and bring back the Ring of Power that can stop time itself?!]

Can you find and bring back the Ring of Power that can stop time itself?! Game is being tested..........

Storyline: After travelling to Glasburgh University, to attend lectures by Professor Higgins you find yourself volunteering for a dangerous quest for Professor Higgins who believes, through ancient scrolls that he has finally found the location of the Ring of Power. He wants you to fly to Assabar, India and enter the secret hidden Temple of Bhindiwara and find and bring back the Ring of Power that can stop time itself! The Ring of Power was once worn by Shabgur, an evil warlord of India. He turned the seasons to eternal winters and the daylight to nights. During a bloody battle, Shabgur lost his hand with the Ring of Power on and so retreated. The Bhindiwara's found that they could not smash or melt the Ring so decided to hide it in a secret, hidden temple so that man could never again have the power to stop time. The Ring of Power has remained in the Temple of Bhindiwara for over two thousand years. * Don't worry if you do something really silly and die...you can't keep a good man down thanks to a Save Game saving function. * You are no James Bond and only equip yourself with a rope as you set off on your quest. * Overcome the most devious obstacles. * Using Professor Higgins' notes you explore the Chambers in the Temple of Bhindiwara. * How fast can you complete your quest and return with the Ring of Power?... your time is revealed at the end. * The fastest time by May 12th (with a screen shot of proof) will be awarded the certificate of 'Legendary artifact hunter' signed by Reef Rivers himself The question is: Are you alone?

Screenshots

Specs: 1024 X 768 32 Bit color Direct3D 9 hardware acceleration

Thanks guys

Thanks guys

There are times when puzzles can be really difficult to solve and at times have ridiculous solutions, but not always.

I generally go for more 'adventure'...

Watch out for my entry this month (April), there are quite a few obstacles to overcome

Game progress: 96%

Don't forget to leave a review/comment on the games page.

Hopefully FunkPanzer and the rest of you will enter

Well, I hope you guys that don't have time to create a game can at least spare some time to give the games a play and cast your vote,

Keep this alive

[***Happy Birthday Atelier***]

Have a ***Happy Birthday  Atelier***

Be good to yourself at least once a day

Walkable area 1 is Blue...

Are you using the right draw tool from the icons at the top of the editor... ie not the Dropper?

Hi, my screen is displaying 'Walkable area ID 0', where do I find the drop menu to change the value to 1?

Click on 'Show this room's: dropdown at the top of editor...select Walkable areas. On the right of the editor you will now see Walkable areas dropdown list. Select a Walkable area from 1 to draw.

Have you been using Walkable area 0 to try and draw a Walkable area?

If you use Walkable area 0 it will not draw a Walkable area but is used to delete Walkable areas.

Use Walkable area 1 or over and it should draw a Walkable area.