Scourge of the Underkind: Development thread

[Predseda]

BTW today it is exactly 7 years since the 1st post in this thread.

[CaptainNow]

Originally Posted by zodiac

Thanks for clarifying! It also is insinuated that the game will be distributed individually by A1200.net for anyone who wants to purchase it. Can we assume that this is a full big boxed purchase option we have all been craving?

There will be 2 versions of the game.

The version of our game that will ship with the A1200.net bundle will be an exclusive version of our game, map layout variants, boss graphic variants. That version will remain an exclusive to A1200.net bundles.
It will only ship as part of their bundle.

We will be releasing our own big-box version in time for any collectors that want one. Our own version of the game will eventually be free for anyone to play it.
Details of those version will be released when we're all happy with the contents.

We believe there are some very nice options available for collectors to purchase, should they wish.

The folks over at A1200.net have produced something far beyond what I ever imagined and I can't wait to see what people think of it all when it's all finally done and dusted and released into the world.

Whatever happens, we are going to be looking after every tier of Amiga fans, and hopefully we're delivering something that people will want to play again and again.

[CaptainNow]

Originally Posted by Predseda

BTW today it is exactly 7 years since the 1st post in this thread.

It's been a lot longer than that since I started the graphics for this game.

[CaptainNow]

So much has happened since we started development of this game.

It has evolved into something way beyond what we originally intended and gathered a lot more interest than we ever imagined.

What remains true is our dedication to delivering the best experience we can despite life's constant set-backs to development itself.

If I can speak candidly with you all I will just say this, sometimes I play the game and I am in awe of what Magnus has programmed and what the musicians, Vedder and Triace had created...and I also wonder how I somehow managed to fluke some of the pixel work that I have done!

Some won't like the game, that's just how it is.
There will be some that don't care about it and wished we had made a shoot 'em up, or a platformer...
...but there will be those that love this game, and appreciate it for what it is.

We made this game for them.

I have always wanted to make something like this for my beloved Amiga, I can't believe I found a programmer capable and willing to create such a thing, I still can't believe we got 2 solid musicians to create such music for it either.
This will most probably be my Magnum Opus, I can't speak for the rest of the team but for me this has been the most satisfying and exciting experience I have ever had as a pixel artist and creative.
I am shitting myself about the recption it will get (apparently a natural emotion when it comes to such a release)...but I remind myself we made this for those that will love it.

[Tsak]

Originally Posted by CaptainNow

So much has happened since we started development of this game.

It has evolved into something way beyond what we originally intended and gathered a lot more interest than we ever imagined.

What remains true is our dedication to delivering the best experience we can despite life's constant set-backs to development itself.

If I can speak candidly with you all I will just say this, sometimes I play the game and I am in awe of what Magnus has programmed and what the musicians, Vedder and Triace had created...and I also wonder how I somehow managed to fluke some of the pixel work that I have done!

Some won't like the game, that's just how it is.
There will be some that don't care about it and wished we had made a shoot 'em up, or a platformer...
...but there will be those that love this game, and appreciate it for what it is.

We made this game for them.

I have always wanted to make something like this for my beloved Amiga, I can't believe I found a programmer capable and willing to create such a thing, I still can't believe we got 2 solid musicians to create such music for it either.
This will most probably be my Magnum Opus, I can't speak for the rest of the team but for me this has been the most satisfying and exciting experience I have ever had as a pixel artist and creative.
I am shitting myself about the recption it will get (apparently a natural emotion when it comes to such a release)...but I remind myself we made this for those that will love it.

Well, whenever this is released I have absolutely no doubt it will be a massive success and will be embraced by the vast majority of the community!
The work you guys have done and showcased so far is freakin' amazing!

[Reynolds]

The community will praise you, but till that point just waiting for a near-future release date lol

[Adrian Cummings]

Great to see Wayne and crew on the AmigaBill twitch stream last night. I wish you all the very best when launch of the game happens. Sure it will be a huge success for you all. Looks like a real corker

[CaptainNow]

Originally Posted by Adrian Cummings

Great to see Wayne and crew on the AmigaBill twitch stream last night. I wish you all the very best when launch of the game happens. Sure it will be a huge success for you all. Looks like a real corker

Aw thanks Adrian! It's been a lot of work, like carving a pebble out of a mountain!
I am really excited about Cyberpunks 2!!
I miss you over on FB
Take care man

[CaptainNow]

I will be putting together some kind of video this week for youtube, a development update etc and also I will try to answer some of the questions raised by folks on Amiga Bill's Twitch stream last night. My internet was slower than a kitten with a limp so I was missing out on allsorts. I had forgotten how much the lag affects the quality of interview material.
I'll post that video to this thread.

Thanks folks!

[Adrian Cummings]

All good! I can't handle FB these days but am on Instagram which seems to suit my brain much more

CyberPunks 2 will be out May/June 2023, just putting together the packaging art now.

That big box and contents that A1200.net did with you for Scourge looked cracking

[CaptainNow]

Exciting times!!!

Yeah, Phil from A1200.net contacted me telling me about their plans but needed artwork and I had none! So I had to spend a good couple of weeks at my easel pumping out work as fast as I could so he would have stuff to work with. I am blown away by how good it all looks. I am so excited about the vinyl album, I have been sitting on that for months now and can finally talk about it
The musicians are over the moon with it

[acidbottle]

Really enjoy game ost vinyls so this was a no brainer. Best of luck with the game, looking forward to it, you absolutely knocked it out the park!

[ItsTheSmell]

When I watched the first demo of the game I was underwhelmed, especially having bought the SOTU case on IGG. But Ive just watched Amiga Bills interview and the development time put into it has paid off. I CANT WAIT to play it. The case looks top drawer. Takes me back to when Nintendo kept delaying Ocarina Of Time, when the game actually arrivee it turned out to be the best game ever made. This to me could be the Amigas Ocarina of Time. Well done

[TCD]

Somebody on a1k.org just posted a photo of the package they got with the case and the game with a manual, soundtrack and vinyl Looking forward to finally play the game

[ItsTheSmell]

Im still waiting for my tracking no.

[funK]

Originally Posted by CaptainNow

Exciting times!!!

Yeah, Phil from A1200.net contacted me telling me about their plans but needed artwork and I had none! So I had to spend a good couple of weeks at my easel pumping out work as fast as I could so he would have stuff to work with. I am blown away by how good it all looks. I am so excited about the vinyl album, I have been sitting on that for months now and can finally talk about it
The musicians are over the moon with it

Hey Wayne, look what showed up my door last night!

[-=ARA=-]

@funK

Beautiful!
Feels like it´s 1992 again =)

[ItsTheSmell]

Is anyone else having trouble fastening the motherboard to the base? My screws will not fit the hole.
How did you guys fit the board?

[ItsTheSmell]

After building my new case i find the rear panel connections to be high in the centre and normal at the edges.
Im worried the stand-offs are too high and putting pressure on the main board (whats its proper name?) Which might then shorten its life. If i fasten the rear screws all the way it bends the case.
Is anyone else seeing this?
Should I remove the metal shielding?

[iddqd]

Perhaps off topic, but I get the feeling Wayne / CaptainNow & others would appreciate this amiga pixel-art vid:
"Four-Byte Burger"
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