"Hunter HD" - Fan Remake & nostalgic discussion of a classic Amiga game :) - Page 7

Cherno · 10 March 2016, 22:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJCopland

Has there been any more progress on this? It's really great seeing it again.

Because of the style it doesn't seem to have aged terribly badly.

No Progress. I'm currently concentrating on other projects.

Twiggy · 06 October 2017, 17:58

Any progress since then?

Cherno · 07 October 2017, 20:11

I have recently thought about working on it again, in fact. But still, I have so many projects going that I can't devote much time to Hunter at the moment. I would love to complete this someday. Upon starting a new game, you would be able to generate a random map with parameters such as water level, mountain heights, vehicle and building density etc. all configurable by the player. The resulting map would be visible immediately and if you like the output then you could start your mission, which would also be semi-randomized akin to the Hunter game mode from the original, with a series of objectives to be met, from talking to NPCs to blowing up enemy structures to delivering vehicles and so on. Basically, something that offers a lot of replayability so oyu can always jump into a game and complete it withing a few hours, offering a different experience every time.

Cherno · 18 January 2018, 11:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cherno

Now that you mention it, it would be fun to recreate the models as cardboard models using different colored paper

Maybe once I get a new printer I will build some

I think Mr. Holmes did an amazing job creating these models which have very few details yet are instantly recognizeable as tanks etc. It really shows the talent an artist has if he has to work within those constraints and still achieve the goal.

Well, I did it

The paper I used is too thick for this scale but it's all they had at the store so I just went with it.

(The car is about the size of a box of matches)

Predseda · 18 January 2018, 12:02

Nice. Now back to Hired Guns...

Cherno · 18 April 2019, 01:15

I spent the last two days exploring the whole "Hunter" mission map because I want to continue this project as it seems like the one that has nothing that could block the developing progress.

Some things I found (some have already been covered in the interview with Paul Holmes):

There is a single cow which seems to flee from the player like ducks and rabbits do
Speaking of wich, there are two buildings which have a bunch of rabbits and ducks in them, respectively.
Sometimes, small animals like seagulls and vultures get stuck on buildings (even while flying). Going near any small animal which is stuck will result in a "you can't carry any more ducks/seagulls/...".
The Green Monk living in his tree stump ("Welcome to my abode my friend")
One building contains a "Lazer Stack" (easter egg I presume?)
The submarine (actually just it's periscope). It wasn't moving, though.
Tripmines (I never knew about those things before).

I made screenshots of all objects in the game so I can accurately remodel them, although in the case of the small animals, some imagination is required as they are often just a bunch of pixels.

20 April 2019, 16:51

WOw, I just stumbled over here because I was wondering if there is an HUNTER remake out anywhere and YAY. I hope to test it soon. I saw a youtube video and the models look great so far. ust the walking animation is a bit sketchy. I think most of the effect in earlier days came from the audio effects (the water, the animals and the vehicles ) and the wheather turing darker and lighter. Would be great to add this too. I remember playing this a kid and it was really nice - the first open world game that I know.

Cherno · 20 April 2019, 20:25

Yeah, the character animation will be improved with proper cycles for strafing and whatnot. The day&night cycle is already there

25 April 2019, 08:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cherno

Yeah, the character animation will be improved with proper cycles for strafing and whatnot. The day&night cycle is already there

cool. How far is the process now? Do you have a beta online already? with missions?

cheers,
P

Cherno · 26 April 2019, 19:54

I am currently working on a Hunter TC for GZDoom and it's coming along great so far.

Cherno · 07 May 2019, 16:27

Here is a video of my Hunter total conversion for GZdoom (Doom port).

[ Show youtube player ]

apex · 07 May 2019, 16:32

This is really impressive, great work!

gimbal · 07 May 2019, 17:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cherno

Here is a video of my Hunter total conversion for GZdoom (Doom port).

That looks so unlike Doom I'd not believe it if I just ran into the video by myself. How on earth did you manage that.

Neil79 · 07 May 2019, 17:38

Cherno · 07 May 2019, 17:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by gimbal

That looks so unlike Doom I'd not believe it if I just ran into the video by myself. How on earth did you manage that.

GZDoom is a very advanced source port of the idTech1 (Doom) engine which supports animated models and most importantly, a scripting language similar to C which allows users to completely change the game logic. There have even been Golf and Bowling simulators created for the engine.

Neil79 · 07 May 2019, 18:23

Any chance of releasing a current version into the wild?

Cherno · 07 May 2019, 20:03

Which version? The GZDoom TC or the Unity project?

Neil79 · 07 May 2019, 20:07

GDZDoom

Cherno · 07 May 2019, 20:15

I will think about it

Neil79 · 07 May 2019, 20:17

#ChangeChernosMind

18 April 2019, 01:15	#126
Cherno Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dortmund, Germany Posts: 1,054	I spent the last two days exploring the whole "Hunter" mission map because I want to continue this project as it seems like the one that has nothing that could block the developing progress. Some things I found (some have already been covered in the interview with Paul Holmes): There is a single cow which seems to flee from the player like ducks and rabbits do Speaking of wich, there are two buildings which have a bunch of rabbits and ducks in them, respectively. Sometimes, small animals like seagulls and vultures get stuck on buildings (even while flying). Going near any small animal which is stuck will result in a "you can't carry any more ducks/seagulls/...". The Green Monk living in his tree stump ("Welcome to my abode my friend") One building contains a "Lazer Stack" (easter egg I presume?) The submarine (actually just it's periscope). It wasn't moving, though. Tripmines (I never knew about those things before). I made screenshots of all objects in the game so I can accurately remodel them, although in the case of the small animals, some imagination is required as they are often just a bunch of pixels.

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06 October 2017, 17:58	#122
Twiggy \m/ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Devon, U.K. Posts: 573	Any progress since then?

07 October 2017, 20:11	#123
Cherno Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dortmund, Germany Posts: 1,054	I have recently thought about working on it again, in fact. But still, I have so many projects going that I can't devote much time to Hunter at the moment. I would love to complete this someday. Upon starting a new game, you would be able to generate a random map with parameters such as water level, mountain heights, vehicle and building density etc. all configurable by the player. The resulting map would be visible immediately and if you like the output then you could start your mission, which would also be semi-randomized akin to the Hunter game mode from the original, with a series of objectives to be met, from talking to NPCs to blowing up enemy structures to delivering vehicles and so on. Basically, something that offers a lot of replayability so oyu can always jump into a game and complete it withing a few hours, offering a different experience every time.

18 January 2018, 12:02	#125
Predseda Puttymoon inhabitant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tromaville Age: 46 Posts: 7,539	Nice. Now back to Hired Guns...

20 April 2019, 16:51	#127
peterkneter Posts: n/a	WOw, I just stumbled over here because I was wondering if there is an HUNTER remake out anywhere and YAY. I hope to test it soon. I saw a youtube video and the models look great so far. ust the walking animation is a bit sketchy. I think most of the effect in earlier days came from the audio effects (the water, the animals and the vehicles ) and the wheather turing darker and lighter. Would be great to add this too. I remember playing this a kid and it was really nice - the first open world game that I know.

20 April 2019, 20:25	#128
Cherno Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dortmund, Germany Posts: 1,054	Yeah, the character animation will be improved with proper cycles for strafing and whatnot. The day&night cycle is already there

26 April 2019, 19:54	#130
Cherno Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dortmund, Germany Posts: 1,054	I am currently working on a Hunter TC for GZDoom and it's coming along great so far.

07 May 2019, 16:27	#131
Cherno Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dortmund, Germany Posts: 1,054	Here is a video of my Hunter total conversion for GZdoom (Doom port). [ Show youtube player ]

07 May 2019, 16:32	#132
apex Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Amigaplanet Posts: 645	This is really impressive, great work!

07 May 2019, 17:38	#134
Neil79 Autistic 'n IRN! Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: - Posts: 2,978

07 May 2019, 18:23	#136
Neil79 Autistic 'n IRN! Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: - Posts: 2,978	Any chance of releasing a current version into the wild?

07 May 2019, 20:03	#137
Cherno Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dortmund, Germany Posts: 1,054	Which version? The GZDoom TC or the Unity project?

07 May 2019, 20:07	#138
Neil79 Autistic 'n IRN! Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: - Posts: 2,978	GDZDoom

07 May 2019, 20:15	#139
Cherno Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dortmund, Germany Posts: 1,054	I will think about it

07 May 2019, 20:17	#140
Neil79 Autistic 'n IRN! Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: - Posts: 2,978	#ChangeChernosMind

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