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MehPong 4 (Finally Created A Version That WORKS)
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23-06-2004 3:38pm#1Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 4,599 CMod ✭✭✭✭Join Date:Posts: 3896
A grand total of ONE person showed interest in my project (Which has been ongoing for ****ing yonks) but I've finally worked on a version that works well and am happy to keep working on (Unlike the old versions that I posted about before and dumped with extreme prejudice)
For those who haven't a damn clue about what I'm ranting on about, MehPong is a simple little project I've been working on which, in short, can be easily described as a simple retro revamp of Breakout... Although it is quite a lot better than that...
Basically, making MehPong has been keeping me sane over the last few weeks, and although some people might laugh, I'm quite happy to reveal it to the Boards community and, once I find some suitable upload space (I'll need at LEAST 18megs) will see if any of you guys like it.
(This thread is probably suited more to Game Editing, but I'll be looking for playtesters and people capable of decent constructive criticism in regards to the game itself, rather than the creation of it)
Until I can get the full version uploaded somewhere, I'll chuck you some pictures of the current version, and ask if anyone would be interested in wasting their time downloading a 'BreakOut' game in order to playtest it...
If amp happens to see these, he might remember the ancient version I demanded he playtest and, ontop of that, will probably wince at the sight of these.
MehPong = Breakout where you can customise the statistics and abilities (In a somewhat limited fashion at the moment) of the Bat & Ball, then select whichever level you desire to take on. Stats are kept in check and, when specific stat targets are met, you'll be allowed to select bonuses such as secret levels, alternate power up / special attacks and Bat / Ball attributes and some other shinanigins like that.
Blah, enough.
Hope someone finds some interest in it.0
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Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 4,599 CMod ✭✭✭✭
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Oh anyone can try it of course...
It's just a matter of me finding some upload space and getting an actual connection that's stopping me
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Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 4,599 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Join Date:Posts: 3896
When I said retro, I really did mean it
Of course it looks a little timid at the moment, but thats because I used a package made in 1996 to create it, and the graphics they've supplied are for, well, let's just say 'Games that aren't exactly meant to GO anywhere'...
I had to make the majority of graphics myself, and thats one of my moderate strengths, but at least I myself learned a lot from making the game.
I'll be adding quite a lot MORE onto the game before uploading it.
I've already made 15 levels, but I'm running low on backgrounds and themes.
I'll be adding 'Time Attack' Modes, 'VS Modes' (Against human and computer players) and whatever else I can think of, and they'll only feature as 'bonus' levels, to give you something to actually PLAY for
Last night I added a ranking system to the statistics page, but am atruggling to find a decent mathmatical equation that utilises the rank system fairly. It's not often I take a game to heart so much, and actually make an effort to improve it once the template of the system is made, so I guess this is the version that will either shatter my faith in MehPong completely and refrain me from ever attempting to make games with this package again, or bolster my attempts and, if it comes to the crunch, keep trying to upgrade it until my fingers fall off or my brain melts (Which ever comes first).
If anyone has any idea's or suggestions to make such a timid game that little bit more appealing to you, please let me know. I'm open to all kinds of idea's.
And cheers to those who think it looks good
Believe me, some of the levels, however limited they look, are actually quite nice. Lots of weather effects and alternating scenery etc etc
I'm quite proud of this stupid game 0 -
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Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 4,599 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Join Date:Posts: 3896
Cheers again for the support.
Klik And Create, and I think the one you mentioned, are all pretty much versions of, or at least extremely similar, to GamesFactory (Which is what I'm using). The graphics supplied are absolutely naff to be honest, hence I had to make some of my own.
Sorry for dragging this up again, but I've added quite a lot more and could use some added feedback.
I've added new 'Time Attack Levels' which are only accessable once you've aquired specific stats, and am also adding a 'Random Computer Challenge' where, once certain stats are required, there is a moderate chance that the computer will attempt to take you on in a VERSUS mode. Just think of the infamous 'Here Comes A New Challenger' from street fighter, and you've got what I'm on about.
Also, I've upgraded the majority of backgrounds with my own latest artistic creations, and also implemented a ranking system which rates you on how you're doing. AND, I've added the use of INI files to actually save said stats and configurations, so each time you play, you don't have to start from scratch. It's coming along very nicely.
More Pics for you.
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