+cmadruga Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 I like this game, but I can't figure out the collision detection. Can you believe I walked through an enemy once? Just like that. Then I died a few seconds later when another enemy caught me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntyFanMatt Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 5 minutes ago, cmadruga said: I like this game, but I can't figure out the collision detection. Can you believe I walked through an enemy once? Just like that. Then I died a few seconds later when another enemy caught me. The collision detection is awful, and the controls suck too, other than that it's ok. ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 You guys can call me Rupin if you want to. Or Lupin. Either way,doesnt matter. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 I know this isn't great,but it is past the 30k goal I set for myself. This game is frustrating! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, cmadruga said: I like this game, but I can't figure out the collision detection. Can you believe I walked through an enemy once? Just like that. Then I died a few seconds later when another enemy caught me. The collision detection is not by pixel or bounding boxes, it's by object coordinates and a grid. It would be possible for one object to leave one grid square while another object enters the same grid square. The two objects can pass through each other without ever being in the same grid square at the same time. Namco's Pacman works the same way. --------- I've seen three variations of arcade lock'n'chase, none of them have the name Lupin in them. Each of the four cops are nicknamed in all the versions. There is an unrelated 1980 arcade game called Lupin III with a credit to the cartoon. Edited February 4, 2021 by mr_me 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 I think the manual also says that you 'can' pass thru the policemen, but it's rare and you never know when it's gonna happen. I've had it happen a few times.... It's one of the most frustrating games on the entire Inty platform..... It's right up there with Beauty & the Beast.... ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntyFanMatt Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, Rickster8 said: I think the manual also says that you 'can' pass thru the policemen, but it's rare and you never know when it's gonna happen. I've had it happen a few times.... It's one of the most frustrating games on the entire Inty platform..... It's right up there with Beauty & the Beast.... ? Totally agree Rick, this game is maddening beyond belief. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmadruga Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 11 minutes ago, mr_me said: The collision detection is not by pixel or bounding boxes, it's by object coordinates and a grid. It would be possible for one object to leave one grid square while another object enters the same grid square. The two objects can pass through each other without ever being in the same grid square at the same time. Namco's Pacman works the same way. But why not just use hardware collision? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmadruga Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Rickster8 said: I think the manual also says that you 'can' pass thru the policemen, but it's rare and you never know when it's gonna happen. I've had it happen a few times.... It's one of the most frustrating games on the entire Inty platform..... It's right up there with Beauty & the Beast.... ? Another instance of manuals warning players of bugs using euphemistic terms... Edited February 4, 2021 by cmadruga 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 1 minute ago, cmadruga said: But why not just use hardware collision? They want the game play to be similar to the arcade. When I was a kid I thought it had to do with the cop looking the other way as I passed through, but one of the guys here explained it and there's tons of analysis on pacman explaining it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmadruga Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 1 minute ago, mr_me said: They want the game play to be similar to the arcade. When I was a kid I thought it had to do with the cop looking the other way as I passed through, but one of the guys here explained it and there's tons of analysis on pacman explaining it. Well, I don’t see how using hardware collision would change gameplay. It just looks like a more convoluted way to do something simple. Anyway, I’m sure there is more to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 99660 Intellivision hardware and controller 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntyFanMatt Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 8 minutes ago, mr_me said: 99660 Intellivision hardware and controller 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 (edited) My Lock 'N' Chase Update: Minor improvement as usual. Now I know how Daniel felt going up against Goliath... ? Some of these scores you guys are putting up are INSANE!!! ? 37,800 Edited February 4, 2021 by Rickster8 Formatting 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INTELLIVISION SPARTAN Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 12 hours ago, mr_me said: 99660 Intellivision hardware and controller Nice, Mr.Me!!! When you do come in.... it’s alway with a bang Awesome! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace24 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 I may play just in spots this season. Lock ‘N’ Chase brought me out. I was sad I missed it (and Burgertime) a year ago when you played and I started the season late. L N C was the first new Intellivision game my family got (Spring 1983) after the initial ones we got for Christmas in 1982. The cops are tough. I wish there was a little overlap allowed before you’re considered caught. I’ve been to the heart board several times but have never been able to clear it. I hope I can get back there. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INTELLIVISION SPARTAN Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Hi Ace !! Welcome back, nice score ... and nice story. I remember my whole family arguing over who’s next to play Lock n Chase! the cops should be slightly more forgiving! For sure! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patbb Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Hello Intellivision fans. My score: 74280 It's being a while since I played! Next time I will try to use my console. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntyFanMatt Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 53 minutes ago, patbb said: Hello Intellivision fans. My score: 74280 It's being a while since I played! Next time I will try to use my console. Welcome to the HSC! Hope you can play through the season with us! Great score by the way! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicGMR Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Not worth my aggravation. Always hated this game. 11,840 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntyFanMatt Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 (edited) Some improvement tonight, but playing this game is enough to send anyone to anger management counseling. 53,940 Edited February 5, 2021 by IntyFanMatt 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INTELLIVISION SPARTAN Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 (edited) My PB fellas!!! This HSC is really inspiring! 111,800 Edited February 5, 2021 by INTELLIVISION SPARTAN 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntyFanMatt Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 4 hours ago, INTELLIVISION SPARTAN said: My PB fellas!!! This HSC is really inspiring! 111,800 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 103480 Intellivision hardware 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cparsley Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 On 2/3/2021 at 6:17 PM, Rickster8 said: I think the manual also says that you 'can' pass thru the policemen, but it's rare and you never know when it's gonna happen. I've had it happen a few times.... It's one of the most frustrating games on the entire Inty platform..... It's right up there with Beauty & the Beast.... ? Welcome to the INTV idea, if you DOCUMENT it, its NO LONGER a BUG, but a FEATURE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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