Dizzy type game WIP - Made with Reality - Page 2

mjnurney · 25 January 2015, 12:18

its not worth the risk of being sued.

better to change the graphics sadly..

i had planned a few well known games to remake on the Amiga but now i won't.

Predseda · 25 January 2015, 16:33

If Danger mouse copyright holder is known, I think it would be worth asking for permission. Better to have a game with the character you love involved than to be annoyed and redraw graphics, change names and the whole plot because of possible problems.

Just try to ask, it costs nothing.

Predseda · 25 January 2015, 16:40

Quick check on wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danger_...28TV_series%29

"The show will be returning on the CBBC channel in 2015." - so it is still not an "abandonware" and interference with CBBC interests really can occur.

amigapd · 25 January 2015, 18:28

Not too much of a problem to redraw graphics - the main work so far has been on the tiles and level design -

In terms of plot - there isn't any significant changes to be made - the aim was to catch the baddie - rescue a prisoner and most of the problems and solutions will still work ok.

Also, after the Danger Mouse game, I was thinking of doing a sort of update of an old BBC arcade adventure game called Thunderstruck - so this sort of makes it easier to move onto the larger game next.

In terms of the working title I was thinking

"Dylan the Space Man versus the Green Smelly Alien From Mars" aka "Dylan the Space Man versus the Green Smelly Alien From Mars who has a striking resemblance to a toad but is no way based on any TV evil masterminds from children's cartoon series of the 1980s".

At least it might give the game the longest title entry in the Hall of Light database.

The Danger Mouse tile set will still exist - so a simple changing of the graphics file would make it all DM themed - but perhaps that will remain a private copy or the sprite file could be loaded up so individuals who want to make it DM themed can do.

amigapd · 01 March 2015, 00:26

Work is still progressing on this game - it is now called Dylan the Spaceman for short - estimated release date end of July 2015 - below some work in progress screen shots.

spud · 01 March 2015, 00:54

Looking good!

mjnurney · 05 March 2015, 00:59

looks really good

monty359 · 05 March 2015, 02:34

cool looks nice that
ps. here's how it looks with scanlines

amigapd · 06 March 2015, 13:20

Thanks guys,

It also looks like we might be able to create self booting CD32 disk for the final version thanks to the hard work of a fellow EAB forum member. The main controls are directional and fire - the keyboard is only needed if you wanted to pause the game but that isn't really necessary for this type of game.

AF2013 · 06 March 2015, 13:43

Looking good and keep going

lesta_smsc · 06 March 2015, 21:48

Despite liking what you're doing. I'd hate to see your work shut down or you being sued like our friend on EAB with his Smurf game. The levels you show are directly taken from Dizzy and not sure if Codemasters would appreciate this?

amigapd · 06 March 2015, 22:10

The levels are not taken from Dizzy There are similarities to Dizzy but the tiles are being drawn individually. The only tiles which are identical are the blue tree shadows and the green border for inside rooms which are to be changed. The sprites were originally danger mouse but are now taken from the reality art disk or drawn from scratch. If I was solely using existing tiles the game would be finished and not needing another five months to finish.

lesta_smsc · 07 March 2015, 00:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by amigapd

The levels are not taken from Dizzy There are similarities to Dizzy but the tiles are being drawn individually. The only tiles which are identical are the blue tree shadows and the green border for inside rooms which are to be changed. The sprites were originally danger mouse but are now taken from the reality art disk or drawn from scratch. If I was solely using existing tiles the game would be finished and not needing another five months to finish.

That's fine. My apologies. All the best! Looking forward to playing this

Superman · 07 March 2015, 11:09

This looks very nice

Exit · 07 March 2015, 13:29

wow, it looks very good..

john1979 · 16 March 2015, 14:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by amigapd

On WinUAE it runs quite smoothly.

What configuration are you emulating?

Do you think this would run smoothly on a vanilla A1200?

amigapd · 16 March 2015, 17:06

I've tested it on a vanilla CD32 and it works fine - no noticeable slow down -

The main play testing is on an expanded A1200 but I see no reason why it shouldn't work ok on a basic A500 - A600 or A1200

Unfortunately, my A600 gave up life so I haven't been able to test it - once I get it a bit closer to release I will get someone with an A600 / A500 to try it out.

Update I tried it under A500 settings in Winuae - it seems the game should work on an Amiga 500 with 1 Meg expansion.

john1979 · 16 March 2015, 17:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by amigapd

once I get it a bit closer to release I will get someone with an A600 / A500 to try it out.

My main computer is an unexpanded A600 so if you need me to do any testing just fire a PM

.

saimon69 · 16 March 2015, 19:49

Wish to know where to find the reality engine, what are its limitations about graphic, music and gameplay and if there are instructions around

amigapd · 16 March 2015, 21:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by saimon69

Wish to know where to find the reality engine, what are its limitations about graphic, music and gameplay and if there are instructions around

These questions have been answered mainly in this thread

http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=33153&page=6

My aim of creating this game was to produce a mini guide and get to know the limitations -

16 March 2015, 17:06	#37
amigapd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: london / uk Posts: 378	I've tested it on a vanilla CD32 and it works fine - no noticeable slow down - The main play testing is on an expanded A1200 but I see no reason why it shouldn't work ok on a basic A500 - A600 or A1200 Unfortunately, my A600 gave up life so I haven't been able to test it - once I get it a bit closer to release I will get someone with an A600 / A500 to try it out. Update I tried it under A500 settings in Winuae - it seems the game should work on an Amiga 500 with 1 Meg expansion. Last edited by amigapd; 17 March 2015 at 01:29. Reason: New Information

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25 January 2015, 12:18	#21
mjnurney Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Towcester, Northampton Posts: 311	its not worth the risk of being sued. better to change the graphics sadly.. i had planned a few well known games to remake on the Amiga but now i won't.

25 January 2015, 16:33	#22
Predseda Puttymoon inhabitant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tromaville Age: 46 Posts: 7,540	If Danger mouse copyright holder is known, I think it would be worth asking for permission. Better to have a game with the character you love involved than to be annoyed and redraw graphics, change names and the whole plot because of possible problems. Just try to ask, it costs nothing.

25 January 2015, 16:40	#23
Predseda Puttymoon inhabitant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tromaville Age: 46 Posts: 7,540	Quick check on wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danger_...28TV_series%29 "The show will be returning on the CBBC channel in 2015." - so it is still not an "abandonware" and interference with CBBC interests really can occur.

25 January 2015, 18:28	#24
amigapd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: london / uk Posts: 378	Not too much of a problem to redraw graphics - the main work so far has been on the tiles and level design - In terms of plot - there isn't any significant changes to be made - the aim was to catch the baddie - rescue a prisoner and most of the problems and solutions will still work ok. Also, after the Danger Mouse game, I was thinking of doing a sort of update of an old BBC arcade adventure game called Thunderstruck - so this sort of makes it easier to move onto the larger game next. In terms of the working title I was thinking "Dylan the Space Man versus the Green Smelly Alien From Mars" aka "Dylan the Space Man versus the Green Smelly Alien From Mars who has a striking resemblance to a toad but is no way based on any TV evil masterminds from children's cartoon series of the 1980s". At least it might give the game the longest title entry in the Hall of Light database. The Danger Mouse tile set will still exist - so a simple changing of the graphics file would make it all DM themed - but perhaps that will remain a private copy or the sprite file could be loaded up so individuals who want to make it DM themed can do.

01 March 2015, 00:26	#25
amigapd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: london / uk Posts: 378	Work is still progressing on this game - it is now called Dylan the Spaceman for short - estimated release date end of July 2015 - below some work in progress screen shots.

01 March 2015, 00:54	#26
spud Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: London, UK Posts: 268	Looking good!

05 March 2015, 00:59	#27
mjnurney Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Towcester, Northampton Posts: 311	looks really good

05 March 2015, 02:34	#28
monty359 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: cornwall uk Posts: 31	cool looks nice that ps. here's how it looks with scanlines

06 March 2015, 13:20	#29
amigapd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: london / uk Posts: 378	Thanks guys, It also looks like we might be able to create self booting CD32 disk for the final version thanks to the hard work of a fellow EAB forum member. The main controls are directional and fire - the keyboard is only needed if you wanted to pause the game but that isn't really necessary for this type of game.

06 March 2015, 13:43	#30
AF2013 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: . Posts: 250	Looking good and keep going

06 March 2015, 21:48	#31
lesta_smsc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 3,174	Despite liking what you're doing. I'd hate to see your work shut down or you being sued like our friend on EAB with his Smurf game. The levels you show are directly taken from Dizzy and not sure if Codemasters would appreciate this?

06 March 2015, 22:10	#32
amigapd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: london / uk Posts: 378	The levels are not taken from Dizzy There are similarities to Dizzy but the tiles are being drawn individually. The only tiles which are identical are the blue tree shadows and the green border for inside rooms which are to be changed. The sprites were originally danger mouse but are now taken from the reality art disk or drawn from scratch. If I was solely using existing tiles the game would be finished and not needing another five months to finish.

07 March 2015, 11:09	#34
Superman Super Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wakefield Age: 48 Posts: 1,334	This looks very nice

07 March 2015, 13:29	#35
Exit Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Holland/The netherlands Age: 49 Posts: 122	wow, it looks very good..

16 March 2015, 19:49	#39
saimon69 J.M.D - Bedroom Musician Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,520	Wish to know where to find the reality engine, what are its limitations about graphic, music and gameplay and if there are instructions around

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