K.O. Homebrew

[Devin]

Nwo that I finished my first homebrew, we should start to think of sequels. I thought it might be fun to create a sequel where everyone on these boards can create their own boxer!

 

Yes, this will be a sequel that will feature the designs of the AtariAge forums! Woot!

 

With the next release, I will push it to 32k - which will allow 12 boxers, a credit screen and some other minor features. I've attached a quick-n-dirty manual for the scripting engine that is used by game. This scripting engine controls all the computer's behavior such as walking, throwing a punch, doing specials, etc.... I also attached a simple template for drawing boxers.

 

You can just describe the boxer's moves and behavior and I can worry about implementing the scripting logic.

 

Cheers!

 

EDIT:Tried to make PDF less confusing.

Fight_Scripting_Engine.pdf

Edited May 15, 2009 by Devin

[+Nathan Strum]

Sweet.

[+Propane13]

Can we get the kangaroo back?

 

-John

[Lord Helmet]

I think it would be cool to box against characters from other 2600 games...donkey kong, pitfall harry...

[Impaler_26]

Nice! It would be cool to have a version only with AA members.

[DaveD]

Very cool idea!

[potatohead]

I love the AA members deal!

 

Killer idea!

 

And Devin, nicely done man. Your game is fantastic. I can't wait to pick one up and show it off.

[sandmountainslim]

Nice! It would be cool to have a version only with AA members.

 

 

THAT wouldn't be any fun because the Slim Sandy character couldn't be defeated

Wp

[espire8]

Are we just limited to creating head shots? There's only 3 standard body types here. What if I want to design my own unique character body as I've done with Roo?

 

I suggest you include at least 1 more set of human legs so there will be 3 different sets of human chests and lower legs to swap with, making for a greater variety of boxers. And keep at least 1 special complete set alongside for something more exotic.

Edited May 17, 2009 by espire8

[Bakasama]

I got a question. With "large" boxer template, how can one color that if some parts of that are longer than four pixel wide? Some lines of that look it takes up six pixels.

[Devin]

I think it would be cool to box against characters from other 2600 games...donkey kong, pitfall harry...

 

That's a different sequel altogether! It would have Pitfall Harry, the FBI Agent from E.T., Chef from Burger Time / Pressure Cooker and, of course, the champ, Pong!

[Devin]

Can we get the kangaroo back?

 

-John

 

Sure. We can use that torso and legs combo. We can have three torsos per bank and considerably more legs.

[Devin]

Are we just limited to creating head shots? There's only 3 standard body types here. What if I want to design my own unique character body as I've done with Roo?

 

I suggest you include at least 1 more set of human legs so there will be 3 different sets of human chests and lower legs to swap with, making for a greater variety of boxers. And keep at least 1 special complete set alongside for something more exotic.

 

Those are the bodies from K.O. Cruiser. We can create different ones, but the sprites are shared between boxers. Each bank can fit three torso sets. So, your great Kangeroo Hack can make a comeback!

 

All in all, we can create some crazy designs, but we have to coordinate torsos and legs.

Edited May 17, 2009 by Devin

[Devin]

I got a question. With "large" boxer template, how can one color that if some parts of that are longer than four pixel wide? Some lines of that look it takes up six pixels.

 

 

To get more than one color per line, I am using the "ball" hidden behind the player 0 sprite. Its a weird hack. Of course, I am a weird programmer!

 

I had to set it at 4 pixels wide (as opposed to 1,2, or 8 ) so I can flip the faces. The limit was really time, so I had to come up with a quick-n-dirty solution.

Edited May 17, 2009 by Devin

[LS_Dracon]

Harry

[NML32]

Harry

 

Nice. Harry is looking good.

Edited May 17, 2009 by NML32

[+Nathan Strum]

That's a different sequel altogether! It would have Pitfall Harry, the FBI Agent from E.T., Chef from Burger Time / Pressure Cooker and, of course, the champ, Pong!

Actually, I'd rather beat up E.T. than the FBI agent.

[Raccoon Lad]

This sounds like a cool idea.

 

I was inspired to try my hand at making a boxer, but I'll wait a bit to try scripting his behavior. I'm just enjoying playing with the graphics for now.

[Devin]

This sounds like a cool idea.

 

I was inspired to try my hand at making a boxer, but I'll wait a bit to try scripting his behavior. I'm just enjoying playing with the graphics for now.

 

I love that design!

[Devin]

That's a different sequel altogether! It would have Pitfall Harry, the FBI Agent from E.T., Chef from Burger Time / Pressure Cooker and, of course, the champ, Pong!

Actually, I'd rather beat up E.T. than the FBI agent.

 

Well, think of this special move: the FBI Agent runs back and then forward. If you don't hit him when he rushes forward, he steals your life ... just like phone pieces!

[Raccoon Lad]

Still playing with graphics.

 

I think these might have licensing issues...

[+Cafeman]

Great stuff. First name Mister. Middle name, that period. Last name, T!

[espire8]

Great likeness of Mr T!

 

Here's my non-human submissions some of you may recognise.

yeah, I swiped the cigar idea.

[lapetino]

Still playing with graphics.

 

I think these might have licensing issues...

 

I love these! They are totally awesome! Really captured the feel of characters from "some other" boxing game. I'd love to play a KO game with all of these in them!

[Devin]

Still playing with graphics.

 

I think these might have licensing issues...

 

Wow, I never thought (not for a second) that the "other game's" boxers could be created with this graphics engine. I am pleasantly surprised.

 

They look great! I can actually give these boxers the same special moves they had in the "other game".

Edited May 22, 2009 by Devin