AQUABYSS - New game announcement - Page 6

klx300r · 09 May 2020, 18:56

wow don’t know how I missed this thread til now but glad I found it

Looking forward to seeing some screenshots and even a small snippet of game play would be great for potential buyers of this new game to keep interest strong and to spread the word out to all Amiga users ...my 030 & 060 miggies patiently await this game release

Predseda · 09 May 2020, 19:08

Thank you for the update, much appreciated!!!

Pyromania · 09 May 2020, 19:36

Another great update. As far as memory goes, I’m sure everyone today has more than 1 MB or RAM. Doesn’t that just cost a few pennies now?

Predseda · 09 May 2020, 19:37

exactly, I would not bother with 1MB requirement.

AgedCode · 09 May 2020, 21:48

Thanks guys and gals

Regarding the 1 MB. We're talking about 1 MB Chip plus at least 4 MB Fast which in total gives us a minimum of 5 MB. The latter indeed is relatively easy to get today but to expand the Chip RAM in an A500 (not plus) and most of the A2000 presents a challenge and is expensive. So it's a reaching hand to the owners of those machines. Of course, as a programmer I'd like to know it from the beginning and do not have to deal with "1 meg Chip" version if everybody would play on 2 MB. That knowledge would be a luxury

AgedCode · 22 October 2020, 17:07

Hi folks! The log has been updated

nikosidis · 22 October 2020, 17:49

Looking nice this game

I can beta test if you like. I have A1200, Blizzard IV 030. Why not talk with Mike and Corey about the pixel work?

https://bitbeamcannon.com/

Kevin is also fantastic.

https://www.patreon.com/KevinSaunders/posts

Predseda · 22 October 2020, 18:54

Regarding the sooner / later release - wouldnt you plan to release a demo, that can be buggy?

malko · 22 October 2020, 19:22

For sure having a new game for Christmas would be cool BUT as long as its bugs doesn't kill the gaming experience

As the coder you are the one knowing if releasing is doable or not.
Maybe ask for help here. Personaly I cannot help (too busy for the moment) but I am sure some may have the time to give a hand.

DamienD · 22 October 2020, 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikosidis

Looking nice this game

I can beta test if you like. I have A1200, Blizzard IV 030. Why not talk with Mike and Corey about the pixel work?

https://bitbeamcannon.com/

Kevin is also fantastic.

https://www.patreon.com/KevinSaunders/posts

You keep suggesting this.

Do you really think these A Class pixel artists have time to devote to another project; and for free?

From what I've read; all are absolutely snowed under with commercial games

dreadnought · 22 October 2020, 19:54

Personally I don't mind waiting a few months, if that's what's needed to perfect your game. I'm actually happy to hear that there is a tangible release date at all.

But Plan A, to publish and be damned, ie iron bugs later, is also fine. I'm sure people would understand, as long as it was clearly explained that the game is not 100% finished and there will be future updates. Sort of Early Acces, or perhaps Nearly Finalized Access, in this case

Also happy to help with beta testing, if need be. I have A500 with ACA500+, and this kind of hybrid, non-arcade gameplay is my favourite (which is why I'm really pleased with the latest update, even though losing a pixel artist must've been a bit of a pain).

AgedCode · 22 October 2020, 20:03

@Damien. Nobody said this job is for free. All artists are being or will be rewarded. And for the record Mike already did some work for AQUAYBSS.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Predseda

Regarding the sooner / later release - wouldnt you plan to release a demo, that can be buggy?

Sorry, no demo is planned. I know many players would like to try the game before they buy it but, honestly, it's too much work so it won't happen. But it's not as bad as it may sound. It's more about balancing some world's elements. This kind of games are always worked out with the community after their release. As an example we have a very great PC titles. Most people do not complain. Amiga community, on the other hand, is very small so every voice is being heard. You know what I mean

@dreadnought. Very nice approach! Keep up the good spirit

Seiya · 22 October 2020, 20:57

well after 2 years i think some screenshots of the game should be published...

manossg · 22 October 2020, 21:02

I feel very excited that the actual release date for this one is approaching!

Personally, I am ok either way, maybe I would prefer the December scenario and offer some help with the bug-smashing myself!

nikosidis · 22 October 2020, 22:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by DamienD

You keep suggesting this.

Do you really think these A Class pixel artists have time to devote to another project; and for free?

From what I've read; all are absolutely snowed under with commercial games

No one said for free. Mike have said several times to not hessistate to contact him regarding Amiga projects. As you might know he is already doing classic Amiga game for rerelease where he polished the GFX. Some times it is great to have Corey and Mike just to look at your stuff and give pro. insight of what could be changed or done better. It could just be the colours that are little wrong. Mike have given many examples of wrong colour use in classic Amiga games etc.

Kevin is also very nice, talented and helpful.

Pyromania · 23 October 2020, 01:16

I’m still waiting for this cool game to come out so I can buy it.

Adrian Browne · 23 October 2020, 07:16

Interesting- what genre is it? Cruise for a corpse style or? Some screenshots would be nice or is there a secret game play element you are trying to keep unspoiled for us?

AgedCode · 23 October 2020, 08:32

@Seiya
@Adrian Browne

Please click on the » Previous minilog entries « link on bottom of the page. It will take you to a subpage where you can find some screenshots (taken before some changes) and more information about the game.

aszu · 23 October 2020, 08:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian Browne

Interesting- what genre is it? Cruise for a corpse style or? Some screenshots would be nice or is there a secret game play element you are trying to keep unspoiled for us?

I believe it is something different

I have seen some of the graphics and although it looks very good, the main advantage would be the gameplay itself.

And I'd love to buy this game for Xmas, if possible

Predseda · 23 October 2020, 09:06

I think it is a kind of trading strategy?

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09 May 2020, 18:56	#101
klx300r Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ManCave, Canada Posts: 1,630	wow don’t know how I missed this thread til now but glad I found it Looking forward to seeing some screenshots and even a small snippet of game play would be great for potential buyers of this new game to keep interest strong and to spread the word out to all Amiga users ...my 030 & 060 miggies patiently await this game release

09 May 2020, 19:08	#102
Predseda Puttymoon inhabitant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tromaville Age: 46 Posts: 7,575	Thank you for the update, much appreciated!!!

09 May 2020, 19:36	#103
Pyromania Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,390	Another great update. As far as memory goes, I’m sure everyone today has more than 1 MB or RAM. Doesn’t that just cost a few pennies now?

09 May 2020, 19:37	#104
Predseda Puttymoon inhabitant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tromaville Age: 46 Posts: 7,575	exactly, I would not bother with 1MB requirement.

09 May 2020, 21:48	#105
AgedCode Game Developer Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Germany Posts: 41	Thanks guys and gals Regarding the 1 MB. We're talking about 1 MB Chip plus at least 4 MB Fast which in total gives us a minimum of 5 MB. The latter indeed is relatively easy to get today but to expand the Chip RAM in an A500 (not plus) and most of the A2000 presents a challenge and is expensive. So it's a reaching hand to the owners of those machines. Of course, as a programmer I'd like to know it from the beginning and do not have to deal with "1 meg Chip" version if everybody would play on 2 MB. That knowledge would be a luxury

22 October 2020, 17:07	#106
AgedCode Game Developer Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Germany Posts: 41	Hi folks! The log has been updated

22 October 2020, 17:49	#107
nikosidis Registered User Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: oslo/norway Posts: 1,616	Looking nice this game I can beta test if you like. I have A1200, Blizzard IV 030. Why not talk with Mike and Corey about the pixel work? https://bitbeamcannon.com/ Kevin is also fantastic. https://www.patreon.com/KevinSaunders/posts

22 October 2020, 18:54	#108
Predseda Puttymoon inhabitant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tromaville Age: 46 Posts: 7,575	Regarding the sooner / later release - wouldnt you plan to release a demo, that can be buggy?

22 October 2020, 19:22	#109
malko Ex nihilo nihil Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: CH Posts: 5,027	For sure having a new game for Christmas would be cool BUT as long as its bugs doesn't kill the gaming experience As the coder you are the one knowing if releasing is doable or not. Maybe ask for help here. Personaly I cannot help (too busy for the moment) but I am sure some may have the time to give a hand.

22 October 2020, 19:54	#111
dreadnought Registered User Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Ur, Atlantis Posts: 2,046	Personally I don't mind waiting a few months, if that's what's needed to perfect your game. I'm actually happy to hear that there is a tangible release date at all. But Plan A, to publish and be damned, ie iron bugs later, is also fine. I'm sure people would understand, as long as it was clearly explained that the game is not 100% finished and there will be future updates. Sort of Early Acces, or perhaps Nearly Finalized Access, in this case Also happy to help with beta testing, if need be. I have A500 with ACA500+, and this kind of hybrid, non-arcade gameplay is my favourite (which is why I'm really pleased with the latest update, even though losing a pixel artist must've been a bit of a pain).

22 October 2020, 20:57	#113
Seiya Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Italy Posts: 2,437	well after 2 years i think some screenshots of the game should be published...

22 October 2020, 21:02	#114
manossg Registered User Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Greece Posts: 992	I feel very excited that the actual release date for this one is approaching! Personally, I am ok either way, maybe I would prefer the December scenario and offer some help with the bug-smashing myself!

23 October 2020, 01:16	#116
Pyromania Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,390	I’m still waiting for this cool game to come out so I can buy it.

23 October 2020, 07:16	#117
Adrian Browne Jackie Chan Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ireland Age: 46 Posts: 1,001	Interesting- what genre is it? Cruise for a corpse style or? Some screenshots would be nice or is there a secret game play element you are trying to keep unspoiled for us?

23 October 2020, 08:32	#118
AgedCode Game Developer Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Germany Posts: 41	@Seiya @Adrian Browne Please click on the » Previous minilog entries « link on bottom of the page. It will take you to a subpage where you can find some screenshots (taken before some changes) and more information about the game.

23 October 2020, 09:06	#120
Predseda Puttymoon inhabitant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tromaville Age: 46 Posts: 7,575	I think it is a kind of trading strategy?

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