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19 July 2010, 08:44

Hi guys! Robert / Minniat, the programmer here:

Thanks to Logan and Shoonay for advertising the game. From the release of first and second demo many things have happened and the game is now at beta stage! This beta version will work only on classic Amiga with AGA chipset (unexpanded Amiga 1200 is enough) or emulator, bacause it is written entirely in assembler. It is a game very similiar to Robbo/Sokoban and placed in medieval castle. The features are: nice and colorful graphics, fast and flexible engine, nice sound effects (music will appear after). The view is, unlike first demos, from the above so there is much more place on the map and engine has much more features and is faster.

http://minniatian.republika.pl/Arcymag/ArcymagBeta.lha Here you can grab the beta version. By far it includes only 4 levels.

The game is ready to run on version 3.0 Kickstart/Workbench. Just extract archive and click on the icon. The controls are: joystick and ESC (exit game) and R (restart level ) Keys.

Bugreports and suggestions are very welcome. Send them to bun7/poczta fm (thanks). Enjoy the game and see you

Here's a screenshot from 2nd level:

Konrad · 19 July 2010, 10:30

Hats off for still creating an Amiga game

. I'm really looking forward to this. Although, if I may be honest...

I understand that the prior perspective restricted the size of the playfield and that there's more space now. But I really LOVED the graphics. There were so many details on floor and walls. And the player sprite was looking great. I was really looking forward for this.

All the fine details are lost now

. Also, you have a strange perspective mix going on. For example, the player is seen from top, whereas the treasure chests have the same perspective as before. The player sprite is...ugly, sorry. It simply doesn't fit to the rest of the graphics. Guess it was made by another artist ?! This one definately has to change.

But as I said, still looking forward to this. Keep us updated

.

gimbal · 19 July 2010, 13:14

I must agree, the dynablaster/bug bomber style perspective looked a lot better, at least on the screenshots

Graham Humphrey · 19 July 2010, 19:38

I've submitted a short preview on this game to Amiga Future after having played the Alpha (?) version on Aminet... looks like I've suffered from the "complete article in time for new version to be released" syndrome

I never tried the game with the previous perspective... although that does look better the most important thing is the gameplay so if it's better now then great.

Also how do you complete the third screen on the Aminet version? Is it possible? I always manage to block off some of the treasure. How do you do it?

Zagrebista · 25 September 2010, 12:27

I'm using my first post here to say yes, bring back the old quasi-isometric view! It's that important.

(PS, hello all)

18 October 2010, 22:54

All right my dear friends, since you'd like to the upcoming version of the Archmage will have isometric view with original graphician's theme. But this version has a chance to appear by Christmas (or a bit earlier) because I'm studying computer science by now and have got a lot of work

BTW: Have you heard of the competition on Amiga.org which was organised last year? I managed to write a game called "Dwarves in the Iceland" which is fully working Lemmings clone. This Christmas Cammy (organiser of the competition) will be completing X-Mas Amiga Games CD and I need to complete the "Dwarves in the Iceland" in order to make it a part of the X-Mas compilation.

Cheers.

kriz · 19 October 2010, 17:44

Really good and cool work !! Thx for the updates !!

Graham Humphrey · 19 October 2010, 18:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graham Humphrey

Also how do you complete the third screen on the Aminet version? Is it possible? I always manage to block off some of the treasure. How do you do it?

No help then?

(Not that it really matters anymore...)

Zagrebista · 23 July 2011, 22:42

Any news?

Photon · 24 July 2011, 00:11

Thumb for support, always nice to see gamedevs on Amiga

r0ber7 · 23 August 2011, 10:21

Looking good!

Well done on releasing your demo! I'm still working toward a first alpha release of my Amiga platform adventure. I know how much work finishing a game can be, so much respect for you guys.

Until yesterday, I didn't realize there was an EAB Game Factory forum (so many subforums!).

Good luck on the Christmas version.

19 July 2010, 08:44	#21
RNS Posts: n/a	[ongoing] Arcymag/Archmage beta version Hi guys! Robert / Minniat, the programmer here: Thanks to Logan and Shoonay for advertising the game. From the release of first and second demo many things have happened and the game is now at beta stage! This beta version will work only on classic Amiga with AGA chipset (unexpanded Amiga 1200 is enough) or emulator, bacause it is written entirely in assembler. It is a game very similiar to Robbo/Sokoban and placed in medieval castle. The features are: nice and colorful graphics, fast and flexible engine, nice sound effects (music will appear after). The view is, unlike first demos, from the above so there is much more place on the map and engine has much more features and is faster. http://minniatian.republika.pl/Arcymag/ArcymagBeta.lha Here you can grab the beta version. By far it includes only 4 levels. The game is ready to run on version 3.0 Kickstart/Workbench. Just extract archive and click on the icon. The controls are: joystick and ESC (exit game) and R (restart level ) Keys. Bugreports and suggestions are very welcome. Send them to bun7/poczta fm (thanks). Enjoy the game and see you Here's a screenshot from 2nd level:

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19 July 2010, 10:30	#22
Konrad Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Germany Age: 43 Posts: 743	Hats off for still creating an Amiga game . I'm really looking forward to this. Although, if I may be honest... I understand that the prior perspective restricted the size of the playfield and that there's more space now. But I really LOVED the graphics. There were so many details on floor and walls. And the player sprite was looking great. I was really looking forward for this. All the fine details are lost now . Also, you have a strange perspective mix going on. For example, the player is seen from top, whereas the treasure chests have the same perspective as before. The player sprite is...ugly, sorry. It simply doesn't fit to the rest of the graphics. Guess it was made by another artist ?! This one definately has to change. But as I said, still looking forward to this. Keep us updated .

19 July 2010, 13:14	#23
gimbal cheeky scoundrel Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Spijkenisse/Netherlands Age: 42 Posts: 6,969	I must agree, the dynablaster/bug bomber style perspective looked a lot better, at least on the screenshots

19 July 2010, 19:38	#24
Graham Humphrey Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Age: 37 Posts: 11,168	I've submitted a short preview on this game to Amiga Future after having played the Alpha (?) version on Aminet... looks like I've suffered from the "complete article in time for new version to be released" syndrome I never tried the game with the previous perspective... although that does look better the most important thing is the gameplay so if it's better now then great. Also how do you complete the third screen on the Aminet version? Is it possible? I always manage to block off some of the treasure. How do you do it?

25 September 2010, 12:27	#25
Zagrebista Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Glasgow Posts: 24	I'm using my first post here to say yes, bring back the old quasi-isometric view! It's that important. (PS, hello all)

18 October 2010, 22:54	#26
RNS Posts: n/a	All right my dear friends, since you'd like to the upcoming version of the Archmage will have isometric view with original graphician's theme. But this version has a chance to appear by Christmas (or a bit earlier) because I'm studying computer science by now and have got a lot of work BTW: Have you heard of the competition on Amiga.org which was organised last year? I managed to write a game called "Dwarves in the Iceland" which is fully working Lemmings clone. This Christmas Cammy (organiser of the competition) will be completing X-Mas Amiga Games CD and I need to complete the "Dwarves in the Iceland" in order to make it a part of the X-Mas compilation. Cheers.

19 October 2010, 17:44	#27
kriz Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: No(R)Way Age: 42 Posts: 3,222	Really good and cool work !! Thx for the updates !!

23 July 2011, 22:42	#29
Zagrebista Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Glasgow Posts: 24	Any news?

24 July 2011, 00:11	#30
Photon Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Eksjö / Sweden Posts: 5,652	Thumb for support, always nice to see gamedevs on Amiga

23 August 2011, 10:21	#31
r0ber7 it's all in your head Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 174	Looking good! Well done on releasing your demo! I'm still working toward a first alpha release of my Amiga platform adventure. I know how much work finishing a game can be, so much respect for you guys. Until yesterday, I didn't realize there was an EAB Game Factory forum (so many subforums!). Good luck on the Christmas version.

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