View Full Version : Trying to make a fangame... or two...
Basti@n
20 Feb 2007, 04:11
Yahoo!!! I have got Game maker 6 (http://www.gamemaker.nl//)! Finally... I am trying to make a fangame... or maybe two or three (Ok, ok, 3 are too much...:-/ ) and i need some ideas... Only i am making 1 for now:
Worms : Lightsiders vs Darksiders
A game about the famous worms "holy wars"... The dark one is trying to destroy Worms city, and construct his DARK EMPIRE on his ruins... But Basti@n and <Slot free, LOL*> and the rest of the team will defeat him!
*When someone join in... there will be his/her name in there...
Characters:
Ten: 5 Lightsiders and 5 Darksiders (They are the bosses of the last 6 levels, but the sixth one is using Basti@n as character, and is vs the dark one.).
Gameplay:
The idea is beating the first level with a character, then the next one with another... Is supossed to have 16 levels. Per example: The 1st character plays levels 1, 6, 11, and 16. The second one plays levels 2, 7 and 12.
Characters:
<Lightsider 2>
<Lightsider 3>
<Lightsider 4>
<Lightsider 5>
<Darksider 1>
<Darksider 2>
<Darksider 3>
<Darksider 4>
<Darksider 5>
On cut scenes....
Shockdude = Civilian on the city. (The intro)
<Cameo 2> = Police officer that pursues the darksiders. (Cutscene after Level 6)
<Cameo 3> = Civilian running When Worms city is destroyed by the dark one (Cutscene after level 15).
Photo (NEW!):
A screenshot of the very early prototype, 1st level.
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Progress: 11%
Last things maked: Prototype levels 1, 2 and 3, Shockdude sprites, "Press Enter" screen, and my own new sprites instead of official edited ones.
Working on: Movement (The worm falls down, going across the floor:eek:, after jumping) and... trying to make a "cutscene".
If anyone haves an idea, please post it... And if someone wants to appear on a game, post too.
NOTE: If you note that im not posting, giving news of the game(s), etc, don't worry, im a bit busy with things of the school, blah, blah, blah, and all these things...
DvdGiessen
20 Feb 2007, 08:43
I will join, and I can help you, I've also got GameMaker 6.
Is the game 3D or 2D? Have you GameMaker got FREE or REGISTERED? Can you tell us some more about the storyline?
wormthingy
20 Feb 2007, 09:37
ugh...
*hangs self*
_Kilburn
20 Feb 2007, 09:48
Should I create the Hanging Worms Thread ?
You do know that Game Maker 7 is coming out in a few days right?
Anyway, what sort of game is it? Is it like a platform game with mouse controlled shooting?
Also, quite a few people have entered these forums and said they'd make a game, and then never finished it.
Finally, Game Maker is easy to use, but it still requires a bit of coding knowledge. Is this the first time you've tried to code anything? Seeing as you're 10 years old I'll assume it is.
I don't want to be discouraging though. Good luck.
wormthingy
20 Feb 2007, 12:21
Should I create the Hanging Worms Thread ?
yes, please
Liketyspli
20 Feb 2007, 17:52
I wanna be like Gman!
Basti@n
20 Feb 2007, 18:24
I will join, and I can help you, I've also got GameMaker 6.
Is the game 3D or 2D? Have you GameMaker got FREE or REGISTERED? Can you tell us some more about the storyline?
The game is 2D obiously, it's my first game.... And it's the free downloadable version...
EDIT: Do you have got Game Maker 6 too, huh? Can you tell me how to make the player jump, move and DO NOT FALL ACROSS THE FLOOR????
I wanna be like Gman!
What is Gman???
Anyway, what sort of game is it? Is it like a platform game with mouse controlled shooting?
Platform (without scrolling or mouse shooting :( ).
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And then, does anyone want to appear on the game? Simply post what character do you want (Lightsider, Darksider or Cameo) and your character (or better your sigworm).
MrBunsy
20 Feb 2007, 18:40
Do you want to develop computer games without spending countless hours learning how to become a programmer?Help me.... that's the whole damn point just gone isn't it?
Seriously, how can you actually make a game without knowing how to programme or script? Surely learning all you need to know to set up your own rules, variables, loops, whatnot and etc is more than enough to actually programme/script it yourself?
You could easily knock up a 2D game with javascript. Once you mastered Javascript you can bung in some PHP, possibly MYSQL and AJAX and you've even got multiplayer (firewall hassle free!) without having to know anything about writing code.
Liketyspli
20 Feb 2007, 20:34
What is Gman???
You mister, are not my friend.
SupSuper
21 Feb 2007, 19:18
...
...
...
And people wonder why I am forced to loathe GameMaker.
*commits seppuku*
wigwam the
22 Feb 2007, 22:01
here's a few suggestions:
) try making the sprites fit together- instead of a pixely floor, smooth worms and a 3d-esque background, try to keep the style consistent, otherwise it can look weird.
) try getting some decent animation- a lot of game maker games I've seen suffer on this. try getting it smooth and fluid, and more than two frames.
) interesting- try making the environments different, and offer weapons andupgrading and things. I don't know- make sure you make the gameplay harder/different or add extra elements, so it doesn't get boring.
felt I'd give you some encouragement.
...
MtlAngelus
23 Feb 2007, 01:00
here's a few suggestions:
) try making the sprites fit together- instead of a pixely floor, smooth worms and a 3d-esque background, try to keep the style consistent, otherwise it can look weird.
) try getting some decent animation- a lot of game maker games I've seen suffer on this. try getting it smooth and fluid, and more than two frames.
) interesting- try making the environments different, and offer weapons andupgrading and things. I don't know- make sure you make the gameplay harder/different or add extra elements, so it doesn't get boring.
felt I'd give you some encouragement.
...
You know, that's like asking a guy with no arms to play a Dragonforce guitar solo...
robowurmz
23 Feb 2007, 07:20
Well.
I've seen worse game-making suites in my life, but...
I guess if you're willing to try....
Well...
You're doomed from the beginning!
I base this on that you think you can make a proper platformer with a complex storyline, when you have no experience in making games whatsoever! Gamemaker is designed to teach you how to make games, getting more advanced each time. It does NOT allow you to make decent games right out of the blue!
If you want my advice, don't bother with this, at least for now. You can go back to it later, if you want. Instead, read through all the tutorials on the gamemaker site.
If you're still determined, then go read the platformer tutorial on the site. It'll set you up for this!
*shoots self in head*
*Looks at Run* Why? WHY THE HELL DID YOU HAVE TO GO AND KILL HIM? Self was awesome, almost like my best friend. Actually more like a pet hotdog, but still. :mad:
Can I be in this game? I want the power to shoot lettuce out of my hands. Thus turning all my enemy's into a sort of salad. Then I shall serve them to hungry French people. I, however, will not toss your salad for you. I'm not like that, but I'm sure Psyke or Plasma would be able to help you out. ;)
_Kilburn
24 Feb 2007, 14:44
Then I shall serve them to hungry French people. I, however, will not toss your salad for you. I'm not like that, but I'm sure Psyke or Plasma would be able to help you out. ;)
Huh, I hate salad. :mad:
Metal Alex
24 Feb 2007, 17:43
Huh, I hate salad. :mad:
So, I assume you are hungry :p
SuperBlob
24 Feb 2007, 17:58
Lettuce is nice...
MrBunsy
24 Feb 2007, 18:12
No it's not.
SuperBlob
24 Feb 2007, 18:17
Iceburg is.
DvdGiessen
25 Feb 2007, 13:55
It does NOT allow you to make decent games right out of the blue!Mmm. Agree...
If you want my advice, don't bother with this, at least for now. You can go back to it later, if you want. Instead, read through all the tutorials on the gamemaker site. If you're still determined, then go read the platformer tutorial on the site. It'll set you up for this!Agree again.
I've got GameMaker skills. And yup, the best way to get those Gamemaker skills, is building experimental 'games'. Then, you will understand the logics of gamemaker. :)
BTW, why GameMaker? DarkBASIC Professional!! :p
Metal Alex
25 Feb 2007, 23:58
I sometimes do simple things with game maker, too, but it's not easy if you start without anything... but, with practice, you can do things. BUT starting from simple. For example, I started to try a game with simple things. Like minigames. Then, try to improve them with small details each time...
Shockdude
26 Feb 2007, 01:35
...
civilian, please
:p
Basti@n
26 Feb 2007, 01:45
...
civilian, please
:p
The one of the intro or the one on the video after level 15??? And, post a pic of your worm please... :-/
Shockdude
26 Feb 2007, 01:49
doesn't matter
by the way, my worm is in my avatar
doesn't matter
by the way, my worm is in my avatar
A black worm, huh? Ok.
here's a few suggestions:
) try making the sprites fit together- instead of a pixely floor, smooth worms and a 3d-esque background, try to keep the style consistent, otherwise it can look weird.
) try getting some decent animation- a lot of game maker games I've seen suffer on this. try getting it smooth and fluid, and more than two frames.
) interesting- try making the environments different, and offer weapons andupgrading and things. I don't know- make sure you make the gameplay harder/different or add extra elements, so it doesn't get boring.
felt I'd give you some encouragement.
...
Not as good quality as worms... :( But at least haves 5 frames the moving animation... ;)
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These are the 5 frames.
wow, serious action! *eyes pop out*
Basti@n
14 Mar 2007, 01:40
...
civilian, please
:p
Okay, because Shockdude is an Game&Watch worm (An ooooooold system...) i have put 2 frames... to make more "funny" the Shockdude cameo...
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What do you think Shockdude, it's ok with a pair of frames only, or put 5 frames as every other worm?
Worms : Lightside v/s Darkside icon!
Here is it:29573
For those that can't read... it says: Worms: Dark vs Light.
Shockdude
17 Mar 2007, 00:36
...
they're okay...
:p
SuperBlob
17 Mar 2007, 10:50
Worms : Lightside v/s Darkside icon!
Here is it:29573
For those that can't read... it says: Worms: Light vs Dark.
I believe you'll find it says Dark vs Light :p
GrimOswald
17 Mar 2007, 12:32
I believe you'll find it says Dark vs Light :p
I lol'd. :p
Basti@n
20 Mar 2007, 18:03
I believe you'll find it says Dark vs Light :p
XDDDD lol, I have confused them... :rolleyes: Someone wants to join to this game?
Metal Alex
20 Mar 2007, 23:01
XDDDD lol, I have confused them... :rolleyes: Someone wants to join to this game?
So, you didn't give up yet?
I'd request, but my sigworm looks just like 'the dark one' except with a golden buckle and a metal right hand.
FutureWorm
21 Mar 2007, 19:48
Well...
You're doomed from the beginning!
I base this on that you think you can make a proper platformer with a complex storyline, when you have no experience in making games whatsoever! Gamemaker is designed to teach you how to make games, getting more advanced each time. It does NOT allow you to make decent games right out of the blue!
If you want my advice, don't bother with this, at least for now. You can go back to it later, if you want. Instead, read through all the tutorials on the gamemaker site.
If you're still determined, then go read the platformer tutorial on the site. It'll set you up for this!
Listen to Plasma! He is a expert in game programming, using such advanced programs as GameMaker. In fact, he is arguably the best coder on the forums - even better than the folks at Team17 themselves!
Metal Alex
21 Mar 2007, 23:53
Listen to Plasma! He is a expert in game programming, using such advanced programs as GameMaker. In fact, he is arguably the best coder on the forums - even better than the folks at Team17 themselves!
Since B@stian is trying to do it with game maker, and Plasma did quite a proper game I personally tryed some time ago, it's quite of common sense that he helps.
What happens? is it that for just being Plasma you can make fun of him? Well, that's somewhat a bit sad, considering you are not actually trying to help or anything, just flame.
On other topic, if b@astian thinks of the idea, but will never do it, it would be rather pointless...
Cisken1
24 Mar 2007, 23:16
Isn't this pointless in the first place?
gingerneck
24 Mar 2007, 23:32
DEFECT OF THE SOUND REPRODUCTION. This wire is really good man!
Sorry my english not too good! :-/
Cisken1
24 Mar 2007, 23:33
uhhh, WHAT?
Isn't this pointless in the first place?
Not neccesarily. Even if Basti@n never finishes or releases it, he'll still have no doubt learned something from it. People rarely make a decent game on their first try.
Cisken1
24 Mar 2007, 23:51
Hm, I agree! Now let's boogy!
DEFECT OF THE SOUND REPRODUCTION. This wire is really good man!
Sorry my english not too good! :-/
:D
I think your not too good english will make you liked around here!
Basti@n
14 Apr 2007, 23:06
I'm making new sprites, im thinking using them on the game instead of the modified official W:A sprites:
http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/1040/wormsspritesbr9.png
Modified to be Basti@n:
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/97/bastianwormspritesao6.png
Sorry if this is considered thread reviving again...
Reviving your OWN thread isn't a bad thing.
Making your own sprites rather than using other people's is usually a good thing. You may want to work on that "walking" sprite though, the tail looks quite bad to be honest, that and it's tripled in length.....
Making your own sprites rather than using other people's is usually a good thing. You may want to work on that "walking" sprite though, the tail looks quite bad to be honest, that and it's tripled in length.....
I'd prefer to see them used as-is, as they can be changed later.
Metal Alex
17 Apr 2007, 00:08
Have you actually started coding?
Basti@n
22 Apr 2007, 00:08
Have you actually started coding?
Only a bit :( Like for the "Press Enter" Screen and making the CPU Worm move (But not answering to events, sadly)
Basti@n
13 May 2007, 19:36
I'd request, but my sigworm looks just like 'the dark one' except with a golden buckle and a metal right hand.
In that case i can replace the dark one with you or something.
NOBODY IS SIGNING UP! D: I may either cancel this or select random sigworms if nobody signs up during the next week or 2. :( :mad: :eek:
Just i can't advance if nobody signs up.
MrBunsy
13 May 2007, 21:47
Talking of making games, I've been working on a Javascript 2D engine recently. Currently collisions between circles are working well, and collisions between other shapes are nearly up to scratch.
You can try making it in that when it's finished if you want.
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