[Ongoing] Monsters of Terror V1.1

Lazycow · 20 May 2017, 12:55

Maybe you know Monsters of Terror?
(http://www.lazycow.de/monsters)

Unfortunately, I cannot change options on my CD32, because the menu can only be controlled with KEYBOARD!

Plan: Create Monsters of Terror V1.1 with 100% joypad control.
(and maybe add one or two features - any suggestions?)

I already found the source code on an old disk and successfully reassembled everything.

New features for V1.1:
- Joypad controlled menu (for CD32)
- New default settings: 1 player and 3 computer players (more action)
- bug fixed: players no longer got stucked with disabled vertical movement

TODO:
- disable mouse
- check powerup placement
- improve computer players
- Terrox should not drop powerups in bossroom
- BUG: crashes with tools that place bitmaps in fastmem (might not get fixed)
- it would be nice to load user-defined samples (maybe)
- it would be nice to have highscores (maybe)

emufan · 20 May 2017, 23:42

one of my all time favs - wizard of wor - your version is a worthy successor.
cannot say, what needs to get added, it is allready good, the way you made it

Cylon · 20 May 2017, 23:54

Nice.

Maybe add some nifty FX, like parallax floors or screen wobbling or zooming or other things like that. Should be an enhanced version for the CD32 at least, i think.

liviux76 · 21 May 2017, 13:22

"Monsters! I hate them!!!"

"Got it!!!"

I simply love this game (and Wizard of Wor of course).

I've played this game with friends many times for a quick 2-3-4 players game it is great even with people that are not used to playing videogames.

I've found a few bugs, though, sometimes a character is stuck in a direction, it is a known bug and it would be nice to fix it.

Other bugs are that extra lives left from the fly (Terrox) aren't added to your lives. When you start dungeon 6 you don't have anymore any extras (W,S,F) that you got in the previous dungeons, I think that this is a bug too.

Also it should be quite easy, I think, to hide the mouse pointer when the game starts (I have to move it outside of the screen) and also the choice of players and controllers is a bit awkward using the Function Keys...

The game is really nice but with a bit of "debugging" it could be even better, let me know if you want me to help you testing your "work in progress" versions on my A1200. Unfortunately I don't have a CD32.

Thanks in advance and happy programming!

UPDATE:
It would be great to write your name when you achieve a good score and to have an High Score table.

daxb · 21 May 2017, 14:37

The CPU players are a bit stupid, they just die in a short time and don`t come back.

Nice would be to have samples separate unpacked instead of one file. So someone can simply replace them if he likes to.

System friendly startup/shutdown code and quit to WB. Here it just crash from WB (A1200 040 3.1). Or a WHDLoad slave for it.

earok · 30 May 2017, 23:39

Wow nice.. CD32 pad support would be great.

Reynolds · 31 May 2017, 08:48

I love that game.

is a level editor a hard thing to add?

Lazycow · 01 June 2017, 12:08

The joypad controlled menu... Better?

Next up: trying to isolate some bugs.

@liviux76:
- invisible mouse-pointer: yes, ok
- stucked players: yes, that's a know bug... (I remember that I couldn't isolate it)
- highscores: maybe, maybe, maybe...

@Reynolds: I think I made a tiny level editor over 20 years ago. But I don't plan in include an editor. (The level structure is not that important, isn't it?) Anyway, if you have some cool ideas for new levels and if you want to make them, then tell me. I might look if I can find the editor.

Amigajay · 27 September 2017, 20:04

Looking good! Any updates Lazy Cow? Also how's the plan for publishing your other Amiga games coming along?

liviux76 · 27 September 2017, 20:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lazycow

The joypad controlled menu... Better?

Next up: trying to isolate some bugs.

@liviux76:
- invisible mouse-pointer: yes, ok
- stucked players: yes, that's a know bug... (I remember that I couldn't isolate it)
- highscores: maybe, maybe, maybe...

@Reynolds: I think I made a tiny level editor over 20 years ago. But I don't plan in include an editor. (The level structure is not that important, isn't it?) Anyway, if you have some cool ideas for new levels and if you want to make them, then tell me. I might look if I can find the editor.

I missed this post...
Thanks for working on this great game lazycow!

DamienD · 27 September 2017, 20:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amigajay

Also how's the plan for publishing your other Amiga games coming along?

+1

I'm hanging to purchase / play both Powerglove and Tiger Claw; the wait is killing me

hipoonios · 27 September 2017, 20:30

+ 1 for highscores

Would be nice with an arcade mode too so you can finish the game

Tigerskunk · 30 September 2017, 13:14

nice!

but, yeah, it's time for Powerglove and Tigerclaw to get relased...

Gzegzolka · 30 September 2017, 13:25

Awesome

Lazycow · 05 October 2017, 22:28

Small updates:
- new default settings: 1 player + 3 computer players (more action)
- attract mode starts if you wait for some seconds
- bug fixed: computer players no longer got stucked (Ha! This bug was evil)

The development of Monsters V1.1 is stalled, because I'm going to move to another town and I'm busy. No news for other games, either...

@hipoonios: Arcade mode? What would be different?

liviux76 · 05 October 2017, 23:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lazycow

Small updates:
- new default settings: 1 player + 3 computer players (more action)
- attract mode starts if you wait for some seconds
- bug fixed: computer players no longer got stucked (Ha! This bug was evil)
(...)

Great news! I can't wait to try it!

Predseda · 28 November 2017, 21:37

What did we play last weekend on Amiga Party?

DamienD · 28 November 2017, 22:05

One of Lazycow's titles... Powerglove?

Amiga1992 · 29 November 2017, 01:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by DamienD

One of Lazycow's titles... Powerglove?

No, it looks like Monsters Of Terror.

DamienD · 29 November 2017, 01:05

Really??? Someone clearly doesn't understand a sarcastic post

...totally wasted, move along people.

20 May 2017, 12:55	#1
Lazycow Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Germany Posts: 195	[Ongoing] Monsters of Terror V1.1 Maybe you know Monsters of Terror? (http://www.lazycow.de/monsters) Unfortunately, I cannot change options on my CD32, because the menu can only be controlled with KEYBOARD! Plan: Create Monsters of Terror V1.1 with 100% joypad control. (and maybe add one or two features - any suggestions?) I already found the source code on an old disk and successfully reassembled everything. New features for V1.1: - Joypad controlled menu (for CD32) - New default settings: 1 player and 3 computer players (more action) - bug fixed: players no longer got stucked with disabled vertical movement TODO: - disable mouse - check powerup placement - improve computer players - Terrox should not drop powerups in bossroom - BUG: crashes with tools that place bitmaps in fastmem (might not get fixed) - it would be nice to load user-defined samples (maybe) - it would be nice to have highscores (maybe) Last edited by Lazycow; 04 June 2017 at 18:27.

21 May 2017, 13:22	#4
liviux76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: BO/Italy Posts: 711	"Monsters! I hate them!!!" "Got it!!!" I simply love this game (and Wizard of Wor of course). I've played this game with friends many times for a quick 2-3-4 players game it is great even with people that are not used to playing videogames. I've found a few bugs, though, sometimes a character is stuck in a direction, it is a known bug and it would be nice to fix it. Other bugs are that extra lives left from the fly (Terrox) aren't added to your lives. When you start dungeon 6 you don't have anymore any extras (W,S,F) that you got in the previous dungeons, I think that this is a bug too. Also it should be quite easy, I think, to hide the mouse pointer when the game starts (I have to move it outside of the screen) and also the choice of players and controllers is a bit awkward using the Function Keys... The game is really nice but with a bit of "debugging" it could be even better, let me know if you want me to help you testing your "work in progress" versions on my A1200. Unfortunately I don't have a CD32. Thanks in advance and happy programming! UPDATE: It would be great to write your name when you achieve a good score and to have an High Score table. Last edited by liviux76; 21 May 2017 at 13:28.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Urban Terror	sun68	Amiga scene	2	09 April 2015 02:59
Web of Terror Cheat	Abaddon	HOL contributions	2	03 August 2013 02:55
Web of Terror v1.0 Beta Uploaded to the Zone (Please Test and Provide Feedback)	Abaddon	project.WHDLoad	1	30 May 2011 08:25
Monster of Terror (Wizard of Wor)	drgibble	request.Old Rare Games	11	16 January 2008 11:43
Got monsters of terror full version	rsn8887	request.Old Rare Games	4	12 October 2006 12:32

20 May 2017, 23:42	#2
emufan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: #DrainTheSwamp Posts: 4,545	one of my all time favs - wizard of wor - your version is a worthy successor. cannot say, what needs to get added, it is allready good, the way you made it

20 May 2017, 23:54	#3
Cylon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Europe Posts: 470	Nice. Maybe add some nifty FX, like parallax floors or screen wobbling or zooming or other things like that. Should be an enhanced version for the CD32 at least, i think.

21 May 2017, 14:37	#5
daxb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 3,303	The CPU players are a bit stupid, they just die in a short time and don`t come back. Nice would be to have samples separate unpacked instead of one file. So someone can simply replace them if he likes to. System friendly startup/shutdown code and quit to WB. Here it just crash from WB (A1200 040 3.1). Or a WHDLoad slave for it.

30 May 2017, 23:39	#6
earok Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Auckland Posts: 3,539	Wow nice.. CD32 pad support would be great.

31 May 2017, 08:48	#7
Reynolds Alien Breeder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Szigetszentmiklos / Hungary Age: 46 Posts: 1,096	I love that game. is a level editor a hard thing to add?

01 June 2017, 12:08	#8
Lazycow Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Germany Posts: 195	The joypad controlled menu... Better? Next up: trying to isolate some bugs. @liviux76: - invisible mouse-pointer: yes, ok - stucked players: yes, that's a know bug... (I remember that I couldn't isolate it) - highscores: maybe, maybe, maybe... @Reynolds: I think I made a tiny level editor over 20 years ago. But I don't plan in include an editor. (The level structure is not that important, isn't it?) Anyway, if you have some cool ideas for new levels and if you want to make them, then tell me. I might look if I can find the editor.

27 September 2017, 20:04	#9
Amigajay Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: > Posts: 2,883	Looking good! Any updates Lazy Cow? Also how's the plan for publishing your other Amiga games coming along?

27 September 2017, 20:30	#12
hipoonios Amiga Hardcore Gamer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sweden Age: 46 Posts: 1,207	+ 1 for highscores Would be nice with an arcade mode too so you can finish the game

30 September 2017, 13:14	#13
Tigerskunk Inviyya Dude! Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Amiga Island Posts: 2,770	nice! but, yeah, it's time for Powerglove and Tigerclaw to get relased...

30 September 2017, 13:25	#14
Gzegzolka Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Warszawa / Polska Posts: 1,858	Awesome

05 October 2017, 22:28	#15
Lazycow Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Germany Posts: 195	Small updates: - new default settings: 1 player + 3 computer players (more action) - attract mode starts if you wait for some seconds - bug fixed: computer players no longer got stucked (Ha! This bug was evil) The development of Monsters V1.1 is stalled, because I'm going to move to another town and I'm busy. No news for other games, either... @hipoonios: Arcade mode? What would be different?

28 November 2017, 21:37	#17
Predseda Puttymoon inhabitant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tromaville Age: 46 Posts: 7,539	What did we play last weekend on Amiga Party?

28 November 2017, 22:05	#18
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	One of Lazycow's titles... Powerglove?

29 November 2017, 01:05	#20
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	Really??? Someone clearly doesn't understand a sarcastic post ...totally wasted, move along people.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)