+SpiceWare Posted June 19, 2017 Author Share Posted June 19, 2017 Thanks! You (and others) may like to check out my Rules of the Game blog* post. One of the things we've figured out is: highest score for taking out station is 2700 points (hitting all 6 pods, 6*200 + 1500) Bosconian's not a game I'm very familiar with, so the more people that can review the rules and spot things that are incorrect the better! * In general the Draconian blog posts are more technical that what I post in this homebrew forum. Additionally, I put up new builds more frequently in the blog. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 New build coming tonight 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 This isn't working for me through Stella. I just get a black screen. Is that on me or is something up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 You need Stella 5.0.0 pre8 (or newer). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 That did it, thank you, Nathan. And I know I'm late to the game, but oh my god, Darrell, just take my money right now. This thing is so silky smooth it's unbelievable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 Revised stations to only shoot from the 2 pods closest to the player's ship. Fixed a bug which allowed you to destroy station pods without actually hitting them. New Sectors for the Gamma Quadrant I-Type and P-Type missiles are in play. The I-Type will try to intercept you, while the P-Type are just out on patrol. For Harmony or Stella (requires Stella 5.0.0-pre8 or newer) draconian_20170621.bin Please reference Rules of the Game for what's been implemented and what's to come. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Revised stations to only shoot from the 2 pods closest to the player's ship. Fixed a bug which allowed you to destroy station pods without actually hitting them. New Sectors for the Gamma Quandrant I-Type and P-Type missiles are in play. The I-Type will try to intercept you, while the P-Type are just out on patrol. For Harmony or Stella (requires Stella 5.0.0-pre8 or newer)draconian_20170621.bin I thought the I-type and P-type were always in a "V" shape? Or is it because I've been playing your previous versions so much I've forgotten how they were on the original game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 The I-Type and P-Type show up individually as well as in formations. You may like to check out Rules of the Game blog entry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 One general Bosconian question. Space station cannons are worth 200 points. Blowing up a space station is worth 1500 points. Does this mean that if you want to maximize points you should always destroy all 6 cannons, then the station, for a combined 200 x 6 + 1500 = 2700 points, or does it not work that way? You do get maximum points by blowing all six pods. Blowing up the sixth pod always destroys the station. I try to take em out quickly though by aiming for the core. Less risk that way as the longer I hang around, the more likely my ship will get nuked by a projectile. Especially true in the latter stages with the clusters of space stations... Revised stations to only shoot from the 2 pods closest to the player's ship. Fixed a bug which allowed you to destroy station pods without actually hitting them. New Sectors for the Gamma Quadrant I-Type and P-Type missiles are in play. The I-Type will try to intercept you, while the P-Type are just out on patrol. For Harmony or Stella (requires Stella 5.0.0-pre8 or newer)draconian_20170621.bin I know what I'll be playing this weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 Formations will now randomly launch from an offscreen station "Battlestations" will be said when formation is launched Formation Leader will home in on the player Formation will scatter if the leader is destroyed Bonus points earned if all ships in formation are destroyed. Points will be displayed after the last explosion clears. Sound effect volume is temporarily reduced while a sample is played in order to increase clarity. SECTOR # displayed while player's ship ramps up to full speed Various performance improvements. Various space optimizations, including removal of unused playfield font graphics. Time-Remaining diagnostic display (Left Difficulty A) now uses A for Vertical Blank and B for Overscan time remaining (as in Above/Below visible screen). I'll be busy with family the next couple of weeks, so look for the next update mid-July. For Harmony or Stella (requires Stella 5.0.0-pre8 or newer) draconian_20170625.bin Please reference Rules of the Game for what's been implemented and what's to come. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoessi666 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 (edited) Great Effort (as always) from you! I like how you keep the Gameplay-Spirit of the old Games alive and give them a slight "Modernization". Really looking forward to play the full Version!!! (I guess with the Engine for this Game, there would be also the Possibility of a great Port of Sinistar (with a more forgiving Difficulty-Level). ) By the Way, you should put "Frantic" on your Signature - really no Game to be ashamed of... The "Crazy Otto" reminds me a lot of the mascot of the Band Disturbed Edited June 30, 2017 by Hoessi666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 Thanks! The routines would lend themselves well to Sinistar. May have to look into that in the future. Frantic will show up in my signature when it's finished. I plan to reboot it again next year. Using CDF will let me add the speech back into it. Only thing I'm familiar with Disturbed is their excellent cover of Genesis' Land of Confusion. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 The routines would lend themselves well to Sinistar. May have to look into that in the future. Yes, please! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tschak909 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Thanks! The routines would lend themselves well to Sinistar. May have to look into that in the future. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Great Effort (as always) from you! I like how you keep the Gameplay-Spirit of the old Games alive and give them a slight "Modernization". Really looking forward to play the full Version!!! In what way has Draconian been modernized in comparison to the original arcade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoessi666 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Sorry , maybe "modernized" is not the right term! I mean, "enhancing" the Gameplay-Experience. In my Opinion, Spiceware's Versions play even better than the old Classics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 LOL there are only certain homebrews where I find this meme appropriate and Spiceware games are certainly in that category 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 LOL there are only certain homebrews where I find this meme appropriate and Spiceware games are certainly in that category Yeah, his games, as well as PMP's 7800 homebrews! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Played again tonight, 6-25 build, and boy is that game awesome. I also tried the Beta, Gamma, and Delta levels as well. Some interesting design choices in stage layout to be sure in the Gamma and Delta stages. Also the enemy formations can be attacked and scatter making the game that much more frantic. This will be at the top of my homebrew "get list" when it is finally released in the AA store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Sorry , maybe "modernized" is not the right term! I mean, "enhancing" the Gameplay-Experience. In my Opinion, Spiceware's Versions play even better than the old Classics! Perhaps because these homebrew ports are meant to be fun and not quarter gobblers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 Family fun is going well. Last night my oldest nephew tied the knot If you look closely you'll see the cake ties into something I did with him years ago. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 It's a nice cake... but what really impresses me is how you got it to stick to the wall. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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+SpiceWare Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 Don't know why it's rotated, it looks correct in the photo app on both the iPhone and iPad, and it posted correctly on Facebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butt_Rogers Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 I've been playing the latest release off and on since it came out and I'm having tons of fun with it.I'll say it again, most impressive, fun, replayable, best looking shooter on the 2600 in my opinion.I've only made it to Level 5 but I'm excited to get further with more practice.It blows my mind that most of the Bosconian arcade machines were converted to Galaga machines because Galaga made more money.I like Galaga as much as the next guy but Bosconian has so much more going on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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