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Title: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: MG-Zero on July 23, 2014, 10:26:47 pm: Yes, that's right ZFGC! We are hosting a motha' forkin' game jam!

For those unfamiliar with game jams, developers are given an allotted time to develop a game based around a very vague theme. The theme can be worked in as a mechanic or as some other part of the game (an end goal for example).

Usually game jams only last the duration of a weekend, or a week at most. However, we here at ZFGC are forkin' fantastic. We're giving the whole month of August for entrants to dev dev dev!

THE THEME!!!!
And the theme of Game Jam '14 is....

GORONS!!!

Your game MUST be themed in some way, shape or form around gorons! We don't care what it is, it could be about a goron picking flowers for all we care. The only other requirement is a little twist we're adding.

The mystery sound effect! Attached to this post is a dummy audio file. This file MUST appear somewhere in your game. Use it wherever you want. As a menu selector, as an attack, whatever. The fun part for everyone is that when we turn these games loose for everyone, we're going to replace that audio file with our mystery sound effect. None of you are going to know what it is. Are you going to end up making a cannon that makes cute little fairy sounds? Or maybe your explosion sound effects are going to sound like Mario screaming as he falls to his death. Whatever the case is, the provided dummy audio file needs to be references externally from the project so we can actually change it. If you don't know how to do this, please let us know so we can help you. And to be specific, this is a sound effect! It is not music!

So a quick summary of the rules:

1) The theme of the game is gorons.
2) The game must include our provided dummy audio file (attached to this post)
3) Teams are allowed with a max of 2 people per team.
4) Whatever assets you use that you did not create, you must credit them.

(http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/jackalope/billymays.jpg)

For the first time in the history of ZFGC, WE ARE GIVING AWAY ACTUAL PRIZES THIS TIME. THREE TO BE EXACT.

First place will get this guy!
(http://images.goodsmile.info/cgm/images/product/20140409/4370/28536/large/3ff3793a8509d4a74467e0903db09103.jpg)

Second place will get this thing!
(http://vividgamer.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Hyrule-Historia-Cover.jpg)

And finally, third place will get a pack o' these things!
(http://www.shopbenchmark.com/media/catalog/product/cache/229/image/600x700/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/l/i/lindsey_tradingcards.jpg)

Games are also not expected to be a fully expansive game. It can be a game about a goron pooping in a toilet for rupees for all we care.

SO GET ON THIS, ZFGC. WE WANNA SEE SOME WACKY GAMES.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
Post by: Starforsaken101 on July 24, 2014, 02:16:13 am: I just want to point out that art and aesthetics does not necessarily matter! If your game is functional, awesome, and just generally great, it stands a chance against something that is visually beautiful.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
Post by: BlazeBigBang on July 24, 2014, 03:31:00 am: Good thing I don't know much scripting, because getting any of those shipped here would be too expensive :'(

Good luck to all the contestants! I'd love to see some great mini-games for this, and let's see if new people appear for this :D
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
Post by: Koh on July 24, 2014, 11:13:07 am: Sounds interesting! I'd want to participate, but I wouldn't be able to use all the time properly, since the next semester starts around the middle of August. But I'll keep my eye on what goes on here.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
Post by: Martijn dh on July 24, 2014, 05:53:36 pm: Interesting! I'll be looking forward to the challenge.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
Post by: MG-Zero on July 24, 2014, 07:01:00 pm: If at all possible, can we get an early idea of who will be participating?
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
Post by: Cassyblanca on July 24, 2014, 11:17:04 pm: I might. I'll totally be shooting for second though - I already have like three copies of Hyrule Historia. >.>
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
Post by: LorentzChronon on July 25, 2014, 02:28:10 am: /r/showerthoughts
It must take a lot of skill to try and get 2nd place on purpose
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
Post by: Starforsaken101 on July 25, 2014, 03:34:16 am: Actually Steve, the nendoroid figurine is probably the more rare and should be the first prize XD I don't know how I didn't catch this earlier.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
Post by: MG-Zero on July 25, 2014, 04:13:17 am: That's true. I'll make the swap!
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
Post by: Mirby on July 25, 2014, 07:16:22 am: Quote from: LorentzChronon on July 25, 2014, 02:28:10 am
/r/showerthoughts
It must take a lot of skill to try and get 2nd place on purpose
I tried to get 3rd place in a contest on purpose earlier this year and succeeded. I'm still not sure how.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
Post by: Cassyblanca on July 25, 2014, 07:13:26 pm: So, with this there are some things that need clarifying.

1) Is this a Zelda fan game jam, or is it open to general projects?
2) If it is a fan game jam, what content and how much of it must be created from scratch? (e.g. use of existing sprites/models/audio from the source games or even those provided by the community).
3) Because there are physical prizes, you may want to clarify any details regarding shipping/availability. Where things can/cannot be sent and the like.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
Post by: Starforsaken101 on July 25, 2014, 08:06:10 pm: Hey! On a train, will do my best to answer well.

1) we will announce the theme soon. Whether it's Zelda or non Zelda is not something I care about (can be either unless Steve has something against it).

2) seeing as its just a game jam I do not particularly mind where you get your assets. However if you're seeking on de eloping this into something bigger later on, make sure to switch assets or ask permission if done by our community.

3) good point.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
Post by: LorentzChronon on July 26, 2014, 03:37:42 am: Quote from: Mirby on July 25, 2014, 07:16:22 am
Quote from: LorentzChronon on July 25, 2014, 02:28:10 am
/r/showerthoughts
It must take a lot of skill to try and get 2nd place on purpose
I tried to get 3rd place in a contest on purpose earlier this year and succeeded. I'm still not sure how.
dude that's awesome.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
Post by: Crim on July 28, 2014, 06:12:28 am: this sounds cool. good luck to those entering and I can't wait to see what people come up with.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
Post by: Starforsaken101 on July 28, 2014, 07:23:45 pm: I think I'm going to take part but my submission will not be judged (seeing as I am a judge or whatever). YEEEEE I'm excited!
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
Post by: Starforsaken101 on July 28, 2014, 07:46:31 pm: DOUBLE POST SORRY FOR BREAKING THE RULES

ANNOUNCEMENT: After some consideration, we have decided that it would be appropriate to work in TEAMS! Teams may be a size of maximum 2 (e.g.: programmer and artist, two programmers, artist and artist, I don't care). What will happen with prizes? Both members of the winning team will receive the same prize (e.g. the participants of the #1 winning team will both receive a nendoroid Link figurine).

Theme and regulations will be posted shortly!
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
Post by: Cassyblanca on July 28, 2014, 08:37:05 pm: Quote from: Starforsaken101 on July 28, 2014, 07:46:31 pm
DOUBLE POST SORRY FOR BREAKING THE RULES
Nope, sorry, going to have to ban you.

Edit: Also, platform restrictions should likely be mentioned.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
Post by: Starforsaken101 on July 28, 2014, 08:59:36 pm: Quote from: Cassyblanca on July 28, 2014, 08:37:05 pm
Quote from: Starforsaken101 on July 28, 2014, 07:46:31 pm
DOUBLE POST SORRY FOR BREAKING THE RULES
Nope, sorry, going to have to ban you.

Edit: Also, platform restrictions should likely be mentioned.

Good point, thanks for the tip. Steve?
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
Post by: Kren on July 28, 2014, 11:53:11 pm: I'm in, I just need a programmer, if anyone interested just send me a pm
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
Post by: Walnut on July 29, 2014, 01:41:37 am: I'm in but as a solo entrant

And as fair warning there's a possibility I'll get zero done - my schedule is really erratic. I'll give it my best effort to create something though ;p
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
Post by: DJvenom on July 29, 2014, 04:32:09 am: maybe I'll enter?
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
Post by: Mamoruanime on July 29, 2014, 05:44:21 am: Yeah why not. I mean I probably don't have time for it at all but whatevs XD
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
Post by: Colbydude on July 29, 2014, 07:44:20 pm: We'll see how I feel about it when the theme's announced.

In the mean-time, universal theme entrant: http://voidteam.net/colby/ZFGCJam2014-Default-1.0.0.0.exe
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
Post by: AJAX on July 29, 2014, 09:03:08 pm: @Kren: Me and you, baby. :)
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
Post by: Mamoruanime on July 31, 2014, 03:06:05 pm: Is the theme butts? Please tell me the theme is butts!
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
Post by: Starforsaken101 on July 31, 2014, 03:14:05 pm: Theme and guidelines to be announced tomorrow. Stay tuned!
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
Post by: Mirby on July 31, 2014, 06:11:43 pm: Quote from: Mamoruアニメ on July 31, 2014, 03:06:05 pm
Is the theme butts? Please tell me the theme is butts!
I can neither confirm nor deny whether the theme is butts or not. Please wait for a formal announcement of the theme, thank you.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
Post by: MG-Zero on August 01, 2014, 02:45:01 am: Theme is in first post! GAME ON, ZFGC!!!
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: AJAX on August 01, 2014, 03:00:10 am: Oh man this'll be awesome. Definitely going to include a hidden Steve to fit the butt theme.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: Mamoruanime on August 01, 2014, 10:32:00 am: Off to a good start ;) Hope you guys like ~~butt~~ Goron problems because mine is gonna be FULL of em.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: Cassyblanca on August 02, 2014, 04:38:47 am: This should prove interesting, I think.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: DJvenom on August 02, 2014, 06:37:12 am: I have a fun idea :D!
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: Mamoruanime on August 02, 2014, 08:46:33 pm: Hey guise.
Hey.

GAME ON.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: Koh on August 02, 2014, 11:36:51 pm: Well that theme throws pretty much any non-Zelda game concept out of the window, ha ha. I can't say I'm too surprised though; this IS a Zelda fansite after all. If I was going to do a last minute entry, it'd have been for a quick little original thing, that could later grow into something else.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: Starforsaken101 on August 03, 2014, 12:43:42 am: Quote from: Koh on August 02, 2014, 11:36:51 pm
Well that theme throws pretty much any non-Zelda game concept out of the window, ha ha. I can't say I'm too surprised though; this IS a Zelda fansite after all. If I was going to do a last minute entry, it'd have been for a quick little original thing, that could later grow into something else.

I don't see how you can't even with the theme being Goron. You make your quick little thing and then theme it around Gorons. It could be decoration, could be anything. Then all you have to do is strip out the Goron !@#$% and develop it into whatever you want later on.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: Mamoruanime on August 03, 2014, 04:05:57 am: Quote from: Starforsaken101 on August 03, 2014, 12:43:42 am
Quote from: Koh on August 02, 2014, 11:36:51 pm
Well that theme throws pretty much any non-Zelda game concept out of the window, ha ha. I can't say I'm too surprised though; this IS a Zelda fansite after all. If I was going to do a last minute entry, it'd have been for a quick little original thing, that could later grow into something else.

I don't see how you can't even with the theme being Goron. You make your quick little thing and then theme it around Gorons. It could be decoration, could be anything. Then all you have to do is strip out the Goron !@#$% and develop it into whatever you want later on.

You just gave me an idear Ashweez. >:D
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: Theforeshadower on August 03, 2014, 05:15:22 am: I'd like to point out that Game Maker Studio does not allow external sounds from what I have read thus far with the new audio engine. THey removed the feature from 8.1 to GM:S as they claimed the new system relies on converting everything to .ogg formats that the exe decompresses and loads on runtime.

Something like that anyway.

>_>
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: Mamoruanime on August 03, 2014, 05:19:08 am: You can set it to use the old sound engine :P
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: Theforeshadower on August 03, 2014, 06:43:45 am: Quote from: Mamoruアニメ on August 03, 2014, 05:19:08 am
You can set it to use the old sound engine :P
Yeah, !@#$% that. The old engine sucks ass. Half the time, the built-in mp3 system glitches out which results in music being looped that should be stopped. It has happened to me more times than I care to count. I don't ever use that trash system anymore, nor should anyone be required to use it. When I tell an mp3 to stop, I get "mp3 audio device blah blah blah" stuff in the console. I've looked it up and there are no fixes. When this occurs, a song that should be stopped continues to loop or worse - it takes the place of a sound effect. It's not my code, it just does it.

If it was my code, it should still be doing that glitchy stuff with the new audio engine, but it doesn't.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: DJvenom on August 03, 2014, 07:31:45 am: (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BuF2A6KCMAEaND2.png:large)
Grab a 40, let's get BEEFED
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: Mamoruanime on August 03, 2014, 08:31:34 am: Quote from: Theforeshadower on August 03, 2014, 06:43:45 am
Quote from: Mamoruアニメ on August 03, 2014, 05:19:08 am
You can set it to use the old sound engine :P
Yeah, !@#$% that. The old engine sucks ass. Half the time, the built-in mp3 system glitches out which results in music being looped that should be stopped. It has happened to me more times than I care to count. I don't ever use that trash system anymore, nor should anyone be required to use it. When I tell an mp3 to stop, I get "mp3 audio device blah blah blah" stuff in the console. I've looked it up and there are no fixes. When this occurs, a song that should be stopped continues to loop or worse - it takes the place of a sound effect. It's not my code, it just does it.

If it was my code, it should still be doing that glitchy stuff with the new audio engine, but it doesn't.

Just use wav files :P They're larger sure, but it doesn't really affect much outside of filesize.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: Theforeshadower on August 03, 2014, 08:50:44 am: Quote from: Mamoruアニメ on August 03, 2014, 08:31:34 am
Quote from: Theforeshadower on August 03, 2014, 06:43:45 am
Quote from: Mamoruアニメ on August 03, 2014, 05:19:08 am
You can set it to use the old sound engine :P
Yeah, !@#$% that. The old engine sucks ass. Half the time, the built-in mp3 system glitches out which results in music being looped that should be stopped. It has happened to me more times than I care to count. I don't ever use that trash system anymore, nor should anyone be required to use it. When I tell an mp3 to stop, I get "mp3 audio device blah blah blah" stuff in the console. I've looked it up and there are no fixes. When this occurs, a song that should be stopped continues to loop or worse - it takes the place of a sound effect. It's not my code, it just does it.

If it was my code, it should still be doing that glitchy stuff with the new audio engine, but it doesn't.

Just use wav files :P They're larger sure, but it doesn't really affect much outside of filesize.

Yeah, sorry, I don't have the bandwidth to be dealing with .wav formatted songs. Not everyone has access to dedicated internet(tethering on my phone right now with 15Kbps throttled speed) and the nearest WIFI location is 15 minute drive. That and it's just a unnecessary waste to force huge .wavs just for some audio system now deprecated by 3 years. :P

Contestants shouldn't have to break their backs for a small stipulation. I am sure a middle-ground can be met. Just awaiting what the judges say.

I have a solution if Steve would post it for other GM:S users:
THe sound needs to be saved in a compressed ON DISK format in its properties in GM:S. Then, the entire game needs to be saved in .zip or Installer format. This creates the .exe separate from any compressed music/sound files. The music/sound files are saved in the same location as the .exe.
I assume the game will then load on the fly as needed. Hence, the issue is worked around!

:D
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: Martijn dh on August 03, 2014, 09:30:04 am: I'll be working on a puzzle game of sorts using the Gameboy graphics. If someone has a passion for room/puzzle design send me a PM to team up. The bare engine should be ready pretty soon.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: Starforsaken101 on August 03, 2014, 02:47:50 pm: lol.

I'm glad you found a solution. If other contestants have issues please let us know (a fuss doesn't have to be started). We are very open to making your games work with the rules we set. If any other contestant is breaking their back over external audio just speak up. No fusses needed.

I'm very happy with the teasers that have been posted so far and very much look forward to seeing final results!
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: Mamoruanime on August 03, 2014, 04:28:53 pm: Quote from: Theforeshadower on August 03, 2014, 08:50:44 am
Quote from: Mamoruアニメ on August 03, 2014, 08:31:34 am
Quote from: Theforeshadower on August 03, 2014, 06:43:45 am
Quote from: Mamoruアニメ on August 03, 2014, 05:19:08 am
You can set it to use the old sound engine :P
Yeah, !@#$% that. The old engine sucks ass. Half the time, the built-in mp3 system glitches out which results in music being looped that should be stopped. It has happened to me more times than I care to count. I don't ever use that trash system anymore, nor should anyone be required to use it. When I tell an mp3 to stop, I get "mp3 audio device blah blah blah" stuff in the console. I've looked it up and there are no fixes. When this occurs, a song that should be stopped continues to loop or worse - it takes the place of a sound effect. It's not my code, it just does it.

If it was my code, it should still be doing that glitchy stuff with the new audio engine, but it doesn't.

Just use wav files :P They're larger sure, but it doesn't really affect much outside of filesize.

Yeah, sorry, I don't have the bandwidth to be dealing with .wav formatted songs. Not everyone has access to dedicated internet(tethering on my phone right now with 15Kbps throttled speed) and the nearest WIFI location is 15 minute drive. That and it's just a unnecessary waste to force huge .wavs just for some audio system now deprecated by 3 years. :P

(http://1-media-cdn.foolz.us/ffuuka/board/a/image/1341/31/1341311492905.jpg)

Honestly though, using GM:S (1.3), I've had no issues with mp3s using the old sound engine :p it's pretty straight forward and works pretty easily. Although your solution to the external audio is neato and avoids the need for the old engine entirely so that's coo~
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: Mirby on August 03, 2014, 10:40:18 pm: Quote from: DJvenom on August 03, 2014, 07:31:45 am
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BuF2A6KCMAEaND2.png:large)
Grab a 40, let's get BEEFED
I don't know why but I'm getting a slight Bonk's Adventure vibe here lol
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: 4Sword on August 04, 2014, 12:10:21 am: Quote from: DJvenom on August 03, 2014, 07:31:45 am
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BuF2A6KCMAEaND2.png:large)
Grab a 40, let's get BEEFED
those graphics alone, ahh DJvenom done too good; pours one out for the fallen homies.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: MG-Zero on August 04, 2014, 03:38:27 pm: Do whatever work around you have to to get the file therethere I'm fine with work arounds as long as the file is external. we provided a small wav as the placeholder, it shouldn't cause you a million problems.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: AJAX on August 04, 2014, 03:43:18 pm: I don't see what the issue is. You're supposed to problem solvel ike any other programmer, not sit and complain about it. If the new engine doesn't allow external soundfiles, then find an alternative solution. Calm down.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: Theforeshadower on August 04, 2014, 07:10:15 pm: alternative was found yesterday. you came late to the party. i was calm. o.o
i wasn't stressin'.
going back to my counter strke, now.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: Mamoruanime on August 05, 2014, 08:27:48 pm: JESUS CHRIST TFS CALM YOUR !@#$% YOU'RE TOO ANGRY RIGHT NOW SHEEEET. <3
~~~
My entry is now gimpfully playable in terms of player controls and such. Now it's about adding features. Last thing I'm gonna do is add the story !@#$% and then it'll be ready. :3
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: Theforeshadower on August 06, 2014, 01:42:12 am: I dont get angry !@#$%. I get an angry belly button.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: Mamoruanime on August 08, 2014, 06:10:08 am: Trying to get a composer for mine as my 2nd person of my 2 person team huehue

WHY IS NOBODY POSTING UPDATES ON THEIR GAEEEMMZ? >:O I'm a good chunk of the way done already. Prolly be feature complete in less than 10 days maybe.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: Martijn dh on August 08, 2014, 08:11:06 am: Quote from: Mamoruアニメ on August 08, 2014, 06:10:08 am
WHY IS NOBODY POSTING UPDATES ON THEIR GAEEEMMZ? >:O

'Cause it's TOP SECRET!!! XD

I've teamed up with Rayo for the design and we're currently determining our scope while I continue programming the engine / needed building blocks.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: Crim on August 09, 2014, 08:13:19 pm: so im totally willing to join a team. willing to say the game is coming along nicely, pointing out things, and distracting. :P
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: DJvenom on August 10, 2014, 08:00:25 am: Ducking out of the compo :( Found out I'm training a bunch of people for my company's Beverly Hills store off and on for the next 3 weeks, and also I have vacation later this month. Best of luck to all entrants!
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: GodsTurf on August 10, 2014, 10:02:07 am: That's lame.

Could you post what you completed, unless there is still a chance you may enter?

It looked like some cool Goron version of Daddy N' Me, but I never played that game.
It would just be cool to see. c:
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: DJvenom on August 10, 2014, 11:07:06 pm: I already posted all I had done :P
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: Martijn dh on August 12, 2014, 06:09:28 am: Quote from: MG-Zero on August 04, 2014, 03:38:27 pm
Do whatever work around you have to to get the file therethere I'm fine with work arounds as long as the file is external. we provided a small wav as the placeholder, it shouldn't cause you a million problems.

As per Gamemaker Studio 1.4 external sound (=old sound engine) has been made obselete.
See: https://yoyogames.com/tech_blog/73 (https://yoyogames.com/tech_blog/73)

Please advice on how to procede without the option of external sounds.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: Theforeshadower on August 12, 2014, 05:36:34 pm: Quote from: Martijn dh on August 12, 2014, 06:09:28 am
Quote from: MG-Zero on August 04, 2014, 03:38:27 pm
Do whatever work around you have to to get the file therethere I'm fine with work arounds as long as the file is external. we provided a small wav as the placeholder, it shouldn't cause you a million problems.

As per Gamemaker Studio 1.4 external sound (=old sound engine) has been made obselete.
See: https://yoyogames.com/tech_blog/73 (https://yoyogames.com/tech_blog/73)

Please advice on how to procede without the option of external sounds.

When you load your sound file into Game Maker Studio, set its property as Compressed on on file. It's usually the last option. When you compile your game, compile it as an Installer or .ZIP. Your sound file is then made external to the exe instead of baked right into the exe. I haven't for sure tested it, but anyone should then be able to change that sound file as long as it keeps the same name.

It is possible that Game Maker does a filesize check or a checksum with the exe though.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: Mamoruanime on August 12, 2014, 09:16:11 pm: 2nd team member get:
https://soundcloud.com/commandycan

My entry is almost feature complete at this point. I just have to finish up some GUI code and then it's just room and enemy design. First dungeon is 100% done minus the boss too.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: AJAX on August 13, 2014, 12:56:03 pm: I'm feeling confident in my entry as well. Just some art stuff has to be done, wrapping some stuff together then the rest of the month is just gonna be tweaking until the last minute.
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: MG-Zero on August 13, 2014, 11:29:22 pm: I just preordered the Link statues from amazon! To whoever wins them, you will not see them for a few months as the estimated shipping isn't until late November. BUT IT IS ORDERED NOW!!
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: Mamoruanime on August 14, 2014, 12:34:55 am: Statues? Plural? :O
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: Kren on August 14, 2014, 02:57:42 am: What do you mean with second team mamo? you are going to submit two games?
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: MG-Zero on August 14, 2014, 03:43:56 am: Quote from: Mamoruアニメ on August 14, 2014, 12:34:55 am
Statues? Plural? :O

Yes, because teams of two
Title: Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
Post by: Starforsaken101 on August 14, 2014, 03:43:41 pm: Quote from: Kren on August 14, 2014, 02:57:42 am
What do you mean with second team mamo? you are going to submit two games?

Second team member, Kren.
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Post by: Cassyblanca on August 15, 2014, 03:52:00 am: So, between finals, some recently-arising professional stuff (those of you I interact with outside of ZFGC will know, but don't tell! :D), I'm probably not going to have the time to compete in this. Maybe next time, though!
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Post by: Mamoruanime on August 15, 2014, 03:57:04 am: ;o Dammit MiN.
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Post by: Theforeshadower on August 15, 2014, 06:37:11 am: ITT: Hype and how it dies. :P

I was looking forward to oldies presenting some stuff, too. :<

qq
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Post by: Mamoruanime on August 15, 2014, 07:18:27 am: Spfft my project is almost done.
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Post by: Starforsaken101 on August 15, 2014, 01:25:37 pm: Quote from: Theforeshadower on August 15, 2014, 06:37:11 am
ITT: Hype and how it dies. :P

I was looking forward to oldies presenting some stuff, too. :<

qq

Only oldies seem to be participating.
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Post by: Theforeshadower on August 15, 2014, 06:06:13 pm: Maybe some people are choosing to not announce anything? Wouldn't be the first time. XD
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Post by: Walnut on August 16, 2014, 02:41:11 am: This game jam has taught me something that I already know; I am a lazy !@#$%

A few of you guys I've talked to about it to will know :P

also damn it all Saints just got a turnover on downs WHY
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Post by: Mamoruanime on August 19, 2014, 12:44:44 am: I'm really curious to see what I'm up against XD I'm really pouring my heart and soul into this project.

Actually I'm really curious about who's seen progress on mine other than people I've sent it to directly. I've posted a couple of things about it when I was searching for an audio guy~
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Post by: Kren on August 19, 2014, 03:25:57 am: I would like to see a list of people participating :P.
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Post by: AJAX on August 19, 2014, 03:32:11 am: For myself, I'm not in this to win. I'm in it just to have fun. So, complete or not I am shipping what we have. And working with Kren has been awesome.

For my girlfriend and Damien, whatever prize is given(if any), then I am doing it for them.

Either way, I feel like I'll win because win or lose the competition, the experience is good enough. That's what matters, right? Also, gm112 here incase if people forgot who I was. Good to know that there are still three contestants. I actually lost all of my source code today, but I've managed to rewrite almost all of it. Crazy.

EDIT: Update.. just managed to rewrite a lot of my core. Entity system in place, tile system in place, event stack machine in place, main loop logic(cozy delta timing + render tweening) in place, partial map format support.

Almost there with programming game logic exclusively again, so I shall complete the last bits by later today/tomorrow. Awesome comeback on my part, I'll say.
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Post by: Kami on August 19, 2014, 03:59:36 pm: Quote from: Theforeshadower on August 15, 2014, 06:06:13 pm
Maybe some people are choosing to not announce anything? Wouldn't be the first time. XD
!@#$%, Exposed
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Post by: MG-Zero on August 21, 2014, 04:29:40 pm: Just a reminder that there is a week and a half left until the deadline!
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Post by: Mamoruanime on August 22, 2014, 02:55:52 am: Quote from: MG-Zero on August 21, 2014, 04:29:40 pm
Just a reminder that there is a week and a half left until the deadline!

Wooo

Almost done with my last dungeon and I'm going to start working on my final boss this weekend >:D Hope your butts are ready!
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Post by: Mamoruanime on August 28, 2014, 08:43:37 am: My entry is complete.
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Post by: Starforsaken101 on August 28, 2014, 11:59:22 am: Quote from: Mamoruanime on August 28, 2014, 08:43:37 am
My entry is complete.

(http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/hlysht.gif)
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Post by: Walnut on August 29, 2014, 04:13:26 am: It's probably close enough to the deadline now that I can feel free to say this...

But Theforeshadower and I teamed up for our entry (Which frankly if we hadn't I probably wouldn't have done anything with this lol)

My role in it is more or less done but TFS seems to be MIA right now. So I may be polishing up my branch of the build and submitting that on his behalf as well if he doesn't reappear soon

And uh... It's an old build because I was focusing on one certain feature while he did a lot of the other stuff (It was a big job to be fair) So if that happens it might be a little rough ;) Hell it's gonna be a little rough even if he comes back and we scramble to finish haha

Can't all be organized!

Anyway good luck to everyone and congrats Mammy for being the first person to finish (that I know of)
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Post by: Theforeshadower on August 29, 2014, 04:58:55 am: I am getting some goodies done right now. Even if we don't have a full build, there will still be an achievement system.
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Post by: Walnut on August 29, 2014, 05:07:04 am: Oh hey speak of the devil!

Awesome :D
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Post by: MG-Zero on August 29, 2014, 01:19:30 pm: It's almost time guys!! PREPARE YOURSELVES
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Post by: Theforeshadower on August 29, 2014, 03:03:57 pm: Quote from: MG-Zero on August 29, 2014, 01:19:30 pm
It's almost time guys!! PREPARE YOURSELVES
...Fine Just let me unzip and lube up before you begin.
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Post by: Martijn dh on August 29, 2014, 04:37:57 pm: So how many hours are left before all entrees need to be in? (So nobody get's confused due to different time zones). About 48?
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Post by: Martijn dh on August 29, 2014, 05:56:36 pm: Quote from: Theforeshadower on August 12, 2014, 05:36:34 pm
Quote from: Martijn dh on August 12, 2014, 06:09:28 am
Quote from: MG-Zero on August 04, 2014, 03:38:27 pm
Do whatever work around you have to to get the file therethere I'm fine with work arounds as long as the file is external. we provided a small wav as the placeholder, it shouldn't cause you a million problems.

As per Gamemaker Studio 1.4 external sound (=old sound engine) has been made obselete.
See: https://yoyogames.com/tech_blog/73 (https://yoyogames.com/tech_blog/73)

Please advice on how to procede without the option of external sounds.

When you load your sound file into Game Maker Studio, set its property as Compressed on on file. It's usually the last option. When you compile your game, compile it as an Installer or .ZIP. Your sound file is then made external to the exe instead of baked right into the exe. I haven't for sure tested it, but anyone should then be able to change that sound file as long as it keeps the same name.

It is possible that Game Maker does a filesize check or a checksum with the exe though.

Just tried it. I does not seem to be working.
How about I just add in the new sound myself right at the end. I can present you our game first, then get the new sound and present the updated version directly after. That way there is no way for us to cheat with the sound (if that's an concern).
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Post by: Mamoruanime on August 29, 2014, 08:19:06 pm: I'm having the same issues too actually. I didn't realize they completely removed the load sound function vs just marking it as depreciated.
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Post by: Theforeshadower on August 30, 2014, 12:07:45 am: Quote from: Mamoruanime on August 29, 2014, 08:19:06 pm
I'm having the same issues too actually. I didn't realize they completely removed the load sound function vs just marking it as depreciated.
huehue
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Post by: Mamoruanime on August 30, 2014, 12:18:35 am: Yeah totally dumb that they kept it in the manual -_-;;
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Post by: Starforsaken101 on August 30, 2014, 01:03:54 am: MG-Zero, do you think it would be alright to send them the sound to integrate?
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Post by: MG-Zero on August 30, 2014, 01:15:05 am: Yes!
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Post by: Starforsaken101 on August 30, 2014, 01:53:48 am: Don't ruin the surprise! Try not to listen to it XD
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Post by: Mamoruanime on August 30, 2014, 03:00:48 am: Trying to rush a HUGE addition to my game over the next couple of days before we have to submit :3
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Post by: Walnut on August 30, 2014, 03:40:07 am: Far as I'm concerned we have until Sept 1st 12:00 AM EST to finish this. I'm going to take tomorrow to put a little bit of spit-shine polish on it (There are still some things that need to be done)

But we're feature complete as of today and could probably turn it in as-is so... IT'S HABBENING
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Post by: Theforeshadower on August 30, 2014, 06:21:46 am: God, so much I wanted polished. We worked hard as time allowed, but everything falls apart when you discover that GM:S requires port forwarding for TCP connections.

fml
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Post by: Mamoruanime on August 30, 2014, 08:33:47 pm: Quote from: Theforeshadower on August 30, 2014, 06:21:46 am
God, so much I wanted polished.

(http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130426002348/sausage/images/0/0f/Precooked_polish_sausage.jpg)

I Polish everything, probably because I'm Polish ;-;
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Post by: Walnut on August 30, 2014, 10:04:24 pm: Yeah what he's saying is... Our game had online (which I was in charge of coding) and by the time we got around to actually testing it... Most people probably won't be able to use it online :P

Soooo it works if you have four clients local at 127.0.01 or if your router isn't very well secured but uh... yeah lol

!@#$% happens. Like polish sausage on a grill
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Post by: Mamoruanime on August 31, 2014, 06:11:43 am: Quote from: Walnut on August 30, 2014, 10:04:24 pm
Yeah what he's saying is... Our game had online (which I was in charge of coding) and by the time we got around to actually testing it... Most people probably won't be able to use it online :P

Soooo it works if you have four clients local at 127.0.01 or if your router isn't very well secured but uh... yeah lol

!@#$% happens. Like polish sausage on a grill

It'll still be pretty awesome regardless I'm sure :3 can't wait to check it out

(EDIT: Oh also my polish sausage comment was about me usually fumbling around instead of effectively doing things XD Because I'm Polish)
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Post by: AJAX on September 01, 2014, 06:33:13 am: Quote from: Mamoruanime on August 30, 2014, 08:33:47 pm
Quote from: Theforeshadower on August 30, 2014, 06:21:46 am
God, so much I wanted polished.

(http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130426002348/sausage/images/0/0f/Precooked_polish_sausage.jpg)

I Polish everything, probably because I'm Polish ;-;
Hey, me too! Polish sausage fist! HNGGGGG

I'm doing a last minute crunch, coding as much as I can before the deadline. Oh man oh man.
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Post by: Mamoruanime on September 01, 2014, 07:19:13 am: I'm mostly waiting on a music load from Commandycan at the moment- he's a good way done with the music, but there's a chance the deadline will creep up before I have time to implement it. I'll update after the compo with the rest of the tracks so people can try it out in absolute completion too
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Post by: Martijn dh on September 01, 2014, 05:00:08 pm: So, Rayo and myself send our project to MG-Zero a while back. It's somewhere between a good alpha and early beta, but I'm proud of it all the same XD
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Post by: Mamoruanime on September 01, 2014, 05:48:56 pm: Is there gonna be a thread where we post em or are we sending them directly? Kind of not clear on that'n lol
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Post by: MG-Zero on September 01, 2014, 05:58:44 pm: You can upload it somewhere and just send us the link.
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Post by: Mamoruanime on September 01, 2014, 06:32:07 pm: Alrighty

*goes to the dropbox machine*
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Post by: MG-Zero on September 01, 2014, 06:53:28 pm: DA-NA-NA-NAH-NAH-NAH-NUHHH
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Post by: Rayo on September 01, 2014, 08:18:11 pm: Hey can the person who has one the first prize get Hyrule Historia instead of the statue if he want the book rather then the first prize?
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Post by: Kren on September 01, 2014, 11:18:31 pm: It will be interesting to ser what people made... And who else used only original art.. Btw rayo first u need to win this 8)
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Post by: Mamoruanime on September 02, 2014, 08:58:05 am: @Kren: I'm glad to see hear are others that used original art :3 I'm excited to see these posted.
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Post by: LorentzChronon on September 02, 2014, 01:26:20 pm: Quote from: Rayo on September 01, 2014, 08:18:11 pm
Hey can the person who has one the first prize get Hyrule Historia instead of the statue if he want the book rather then the first prize?

The admins discussed this, and decided that the prizes are not substitutional. The only way you can switch prizes is by having both prize winners agree that they may switch.
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Post by: MG-Zero on September 02, 2014, 06:28:42 pm: We'll be trying to kick this off tonight! We've got some good submissions for you all to play :)