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[AtariBrian]

do you have an idea of how you want the title screen music to sound... have you ever heard dark chambers title screen music for the 7800, maybe something similiar to that in a way. this is only a few seconds, but you get the idea

Edited by AtariBrian, Sat Feb 4, 2012 12:19 AM.

[ACrystal2011]

AtariBrian, on Sat Feb 4, 2012 12:16 AM, said:

do you have an idea of how you want the title screen music to sound... have you ever heard dark chambers title screen music for the 7800, maybe something similiar to that in a way. this is only a few seconds, but you get the idea

I vote for title screen music like that it would set a great mood for this game

[Byte Knight]

AtariBrian, on Sat Feb 4, 2012 12:16 AM, said:

do you have an idea of how you want the title screen music to sound... have you ever heard dark chambers title screen music for the 7800, maybe something similiar to that in a way. this is only a few seconds, but you get the idea

Dark Chambers must have been the precursor to Gauntlet...

I like the eerie intro music - it would be perfect for the intro with the Evil Magician's castle in the background.  Does this mean you're volunteering to do the music?

[AtariBrian]

i wish, but i know someone who just might

[Byte Knight]

Here's an updated demo for levels 1 & 2 (level 3 will be in the final release):

New features:

• Hawk bug fixes
• Title screen added (Thanks to RevEng)
• Torches in dark rooms / mazes

At this stage, even small changes to the code cause all sorts of unexpected problems.  The game seems to run fine under emulation, but my 2600 Jr. is on the fritz so I don't know how well it will work with the Harmony cart.  I'm particularly interested if there's any "screen shake" when you pick up an object in the same room as another object.  Please test it out and let me know.

 epicadv28.bin   32K   183 downloads

Thanks!

[AtariBrian]

someone that has tried your game in the chat room  was complaining about rooms on your game that blink... very hard on the eyes. anyways i havent really seen the game yet. im gonna try and download and play. looks awesome!

[Byte Knight]

AtariBrian, on Sat Feb 4, 2012 6:34 PM, said:

someone that has tried your game in the chat room  was complaining about rooms on your game that blink...

Must be another person with a seizure disorder...    But seriously, let me know what you think.

[Animan]

Byte Knight, on Sat Feb 4, 2012 1:12 PM, said:

AtariBrian, on Sat Feb 4, 2012 12:16 AM, said:

do you have an idea of how you want the title screen music to sound... have you ever heard dark chambers title screen music for the 7800, maybe something similiar to that in a way. this is only a few seconds, but you get the idea

Dark Chambers must have been the precursor to Gauntlet...

I like the eerie intro music - it would be perfect for the intro with the Evil Magician's castle in the background.  Does this mean you're volunteering to do the music?

Wouldn't mind trying to do music for your game...

Edited by Animan, Sun Feb 5, 2012 5:41 PM.

[ACrystal2011]

Byte Knight, on Sun Feb 5, 2012 3:26 PM, said:

AtariBrian, on Sat Feb 4, 2012 6:34 PM, said:

someone that has tried your game in the chat room  was complaining about rooms on your game that blink...

Must be another person with a seizure disorder...    But seriously, let me know what you think.

I like it the way it is

[AtariBrian]

i played it finally and at one point the dragon that i tried to hide from in the yellow castle flew into it from the top of the screen. is that supposed to happen? i also noticed a jerkiness of your square when moving. will you have it so maybe the enemies come back to life after a while? ok, the flicker screens are killing me  lol. ok, so after trying level 2 it isnt quite so easy of a game, which can be a good thing.

Edited by AtariBrian, Sun Feb 5, 2012 7:42 PM.

[ACrystal2011]

Just wonder how to do level 2 in the demo?

[Byte Knight]

Animan, on Sun Feb 5, 2012 5:40 PM, said:

Sweet - I love the music that you did in Trashmania Remix!

[Byte Knight]

ACrystal2011, on Sun Feb 5, 2012 6:47 PM, said:

Just wonder how to do level 2 in the demo?

Hit the Select switch at the castle / dragon screen, and the level will switch from I to II at the bottom.  Level II has items and fixed locations, but they're harder to find.

[ACrystal2011]

yep i figured it out


I LOVE this game

[Byte Knight]

AtariBrian, on Sun Feb 5, 2012 6:36 PM, said:

i played it finally and at one point the dragon that i tried to hide from in the yellow castle flew into it from the top of the screen. is that supposed to happen? i also noticed a jerkiness of your square when moving. will you have it so maybe the enemies come back to life after a while? ok, the flicker screens are killing me  lol. ok, so after trying level 2 it isnt quite so easy of a game, which can be a good thing.

Yes, the enemies can move through walls, but the hawk cannot fly into locked castles.  The dragon and troll come back to life after you die, although the dragon will not come back to life after the wizard apppears.  The orc will appear in a different room after you kill him.

Level 2 is more difficult.  Some stategies:

• It's better to grab the chalice and run then to fight the wizard.
  
• Use the ring to attract the chalice if the wizard is guarding it.
  
• If you have to fight the wizard, use the staff and approach him from below and to the side.  He'll cast a spell to make you drop your weapon, so get your shot off quickly.

Good luck!

[AtariBrian]

ugh i need the harmony cart so i can use my cx 40

[atari5200dude82]

Cool game. When is  it going to be released on cart.

[Byte Knight]

atari5200dude82, on Mon Feb 6, 2012 4:57 PM, said:

Cool game. When is  it going to be released on cart.

Thanks!  It will probably be released some time after Boulderdash...

[Animan]

I got some music going. I should have a full version done soon .

[Animan]

How does this sound so far?

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Edited by Animan, Sat Feb 25, 2012 4:36 PM.

[Byte Knight]

Animan, on Sat Feb 25, 2012 4:36 PM, said:

How does this sound so far?

Likin' it so far!

[AtariBrian]

what about cart label and box artwork? is that done?

[Byte Knight]

AtariBrian, on Sat Feb 25, 2012 10:49 PM, said:

what about cart label and box artwork? is that done?

Yes - the art for the manual, cart, and box are done.

[AtariBrian]

got my harmony cart today, finally

[AtariBrian]

my friend... this game is so hard on level 2. i have yet to beat it