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Title: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Tick on July 21, 2007, 11:17:13 am
The Legend of Zelda - Under Burning Stars (Tentative Title)

About the game
The goal of the game is to be a fun mix of my two favourite games: Diablo and Zelda
As such one improves his power by gaining Status Points, Talent Points and new Items that make one stronger.
That would be a typical heck and slash game, but now Zelda comes in. First of all a zeldaish graphics style is used,
adding to that one will find the typical zelda puzzles and sub quests all around the world.

Screenshot packs
(http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/1923/tlozsubscreenpack2ap7.png) (http://imageshack.us)

What about a story?
To be honest - there is none yet, same with a real name.

The technical side
The game itself is written in C#, with the code all-in-all ranging around 120k lines.
I've written along the way my own MapEditor, ItemMaker tool and NpcMaker tool.
It's fully object oriented and abstracts away platform or api dependent calls.

And a demo?
See post below.

The team behind the game
Just me so far; if you want to help me out with maping/sprite creation/story writing - please send me a PM. :D

\o °_° \o/ *_* o/
C+C and questions now please! ;]

last update on 18.9.2007
Title: Re: [WIP] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Tick on July 21, 2007, 11:17:33 am
Alpha Demo 1.2c:

http://www.lads-hoch.de/shareportal/app/template/Download.vm/d/1D29A8E3163966A35D1231050A29A9FC
 (http://www.lads-hoch.de/shareportal/app/template/Download.vm/d/1D29A8E3163966A35D1231050A29A9FC)

Mirror 2 OLD has version 1.2b:
http://www.imgwelt.de/uploads/MQ461D031UO.rar (http://www.imgwelt.de/show.php?code=MQ461D031UO)

What you also will need is the .net Framework 2. You get that one if you have windows XP fully updated or have Vista.
manual download: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0856eacb-4362-4b0d-8edd-aab15c5e04f5&displaylang=en (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0856eacb-4362-4b0d-8edd-aab15c5e04f5&displaylang=en)

Here is the readme:
Code: [Select]

The Legend of Zelda
  Under Burning Stars [tentative]

                            alpha 1.2c
========================================================================
Made by Paul Ennemoser aka Tick/Tanek/Teka.
powered by the Amon-Framework (@ Tick), the Tao-Framework and the .net framework 2.0(C#).



Controls:
========================================================================
AWSD or LeftUpDownRight for movement
1-9 to use the skills on the action bar

C to open/close the Character Status Screen
T to open/close the Talent Screen
E to pick up items
I to open/close the Inventory
L to enable/disable the latern
O to open/close the Crafting Cube
U to open/close the Enquipment Screen
Q to open/close the Quest Screen

Left/Right to move from menu to menu when a menu has been opened
F2 to open the Save and Options Screen
F9 to enable/disable the FPS display
F5 to save the game
Escape to close any window

Shift+Left Click in the Inventory on an Item to move the item directly to the Cube
Shift+Left Click in the Cube on an Item to move the item directly to the Inventory


Crafting:
=======================================================================
Basic Crafting Recipes:

5x Small Red Potion  + 1x Blue Moon Crystal    = 1x Red Potion
5x Small Blue Potion + 1x Blue Moon Crystal    = 1x Blue Potion

20x Skeleton Bone                              = 1x Bone Dust
2x Bone Dust + 1x Red Crystal + 1x Red Potion  = 1x Strength Potion
2x Bone Dust + 1x Red Crystal + 1x Blue Potion = 1x Dexterty Potion


FAQ:
========================================================================
1.) Can I reuse my character when a new version comes out?
    Yes, ofcourse. To do so simply copy the Profile folder from your
    old installation to your new installation.


Known Bugs:
========================================================================
+ nothing really


Usage of Sprites / Decompilation of Code
=======================================================================
If you want to reuse any of my sprites or code (decompilation) then please ask me first.
I'd be happy to let you use them/learn from the code. But Credits are a must! :)
Regarding sprites, some are made by me; but most are from others -
those will want to get credit for their work too. So, simply send me a PM
or email (tanek@gmx.at)!


Changes:
==============================================
1.2c:
    New: Added Items: Bloodcore Amulet, Sabre of the Hero Killer, Cursed Hyrule Shield, Rudras Demon Hauberk, .. and more!
    Adjusted: Red Skeletons, Demon Girls and Rudras Eye give more Experience now!
1.2b:
    New: Added the first iteration of the Quest Screen.
1.2a:
    Fix: Fixed a bug which let the game crash when the played manage to beat the boss.


Credits:
========================================================================
Full credit to Nintendo(c)

Special thanks for sprites to:
Gravity(c) (Ragnarok Online(c))
Jelleye, Oldschoolmario, GreenYoshiJosh, TRM,
amh1010, DaChinDog, Kevin, Zelda-Fox, Meta Bun, Yue (Evil Naruu Sprite)

Also special thanks to maker of following libraries:
Axiom rendering engine, NGenerics, MathNet.Iridium

Not to forget; the best resource for your follow game developer:
GameDev.net

THANK YOU ALL!
Title: Re: [WIP] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: EDGE on July 21, 2007, 03:00:59 pm
Pics look really nice.
Good luck with this project. ^^
Title: Re: [WIP] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Moon_child on July 21, 2007, 03:22:37 pm
It looks awesome! and btw I suggest to put this in your topic instead of just the link.
Code: [Select]
[img]http://img243.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tlozsubscreenpack2ap7.png[/img]That way people can see your screenshots immediately.
Title: Re: [WIP] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: GieVeNT on July 21, 2007, 04:55:45 pm
Hey looks good, though the screenshot are a little dark.
Title: Re: [WIP] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Tick on July 21, 2007, 05:04:56 pm
Quote from: Hyrule_boy
It looks awesome! and btw I suggest to put this in your topic instead of just the link.
done, done! :>

Quote from: GieVeNT
Hey looks good, though the screenshot are a little dark.
That's the bad weather and/or late time of the day. *grins* (I have a dynamic weather system! :o)

Thanks all! I may release a first public demo when I get some more content done. \o/
My next todos are to implement a few more talents, create some more items
and to finish the first map and dungeon. Still lots of work ahead!  XD

Title: Re: [WIP] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Kevin-1990 on July 23, 2007, 04:22:02 am
wow I love the screenshot,
I think this is going to turn into an awesome game
Title: Re: [WIP] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: ZaC-UK on July 23, 2007, 10:24:04 am
The legend of zelda USB? Does he plug into your computers? lol
I wish someone would start a PH style game....  :P
Title: Re: [WIP] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: cb43569 on July 23, 2007, 11:16:52 am
Zack, it's UBS, not USB, I'm afraid. And, uh, yeah, Tick, this game looks fantastic, seriously. And C#? Mm, a real programming language for once. Well, good luck with your game!
Title: Re: [WIP] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Tick on July 23, 2007, 03:05:58 pm
@ZaC-UK And it's also just a tentative name. *grins*

Here is a new screenshot showing some of the new Items and Talents
I've created in the last few days:

(http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/5647/screenpacknewitemsandtaxf0.png) (http://imageshack.us)

And thanks all for your kind words!  XD
Title: Re: [WIP] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Tick on July 27, 2007, 01:17:23 am
Cheers, another update! I'd like to introduce a new future some of you may know
from Diablo2:
The Cube

The cube has two main uses:
1) Transform items into other items using specific formulas/recipes.
2) Turn all items in the cube into rubees.

(http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/3686/screencraftingcubegr2.png) (http://imageshack.us)

(sorry for the double posts!)
Title: Re: [WIP] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: AleX_XelA on July 28, 2007, 08:20:42 am
Tick, you're just amazing! Firstly, by using C# you are ensuring programming quality in your game, and secondly mixing Zelda with a Diablo gameplay is just pure genius! I loved the Diablo series (especially the second one with its expansion; wonder if Blizzard will ever release a third installment?), and this is just looking awesome. I was wondering something though, is it possible that you port this to work on the Mono framework? By doing that, you would ensure cross-platform compatibility for your game. Meh just an idea though.

I can perfectly see how the cube would work on a Zelda game, haha I remember having to get Willy's (was that his name?) leg to get to the secret cow level.

Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: [WIP] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Tick on July 30, 2007, 02:17:04 pm
Thank you AleX! :)
Porting it to Mono should be quite possible! Only problem is that I currently don't have Linux / Mono.
I may get it and try to port it over when I get my new PC. (next year maybe:p)

It's going all fine here on my side with the game.
I keep implementing new features and creating more content. \o/

More screenshots to come soon! XD

Title: Re: [WIP] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Tick on August 03, 2007, 03:52:00 am
New screenshot; shows the orginal zelda typewriter style dialog/text box!
How do you like it? C+C please! :]
(just test-text in there;)

(http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/9901/signpostsgp6.png) (http://imageshack.us)
Title: Re: [WIP] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: FISSURE on August 03, 2007, 04:06:47 am
You had me at Diablo + Zelda. I love the diablo series. The screenshots look awesome, i can't wait until a demo, if you decide to release one.

W00t, the Horadric Cube, that's my favorite item, it's cube shaped, you can't go wrong.
Title: Re: [WIP] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Goomdaddy on August 03, 2007, 06:05:31 am
It looks pretty awsome. Keep it up.
Title: Re: [WIP] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Tick on August 05, 2007, 08:26:35 pm
(http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/6987/temple1rg2.png) (http://imageshack.us)
Link is preparing the Whirlwind attack in this screen!
Title: Re: [WIP] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Source on August 06, 2007, 01:22:19 am
Dude, this looks !@#$% awesome. The fact that you're making this using a REAL programming language is enough to make me interested. I'm also digging the Diablo-Zelda gameplay idea. Reminds me vaugley of the Final Fantasy Tactics-Zelda gameplay crossover someone was once working on. I'll be watching this.

Good luck.
Title: Re: [WIP] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Tick on August 22, 2007, 10:54:48 pm
(http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/7916/temple2ne7.png) (http://imageshack.us)

The first quest line; including four quests has been finished!
And to add: the public Alpha Demo 1.2 is coming out soon!
Title: Re: [WIP] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: AleX_XelA on August 23, 2007, 09:30:19 am
I really can't wait for the demo, keep up the good work!
Title: Re: [WIP] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Kleaver on August 23, 2007, 11:47:34 am
OMG, I was just working on a Diablo-like interface for a Zelda game. But I only had a nice looking Inventory :P

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/Kleaver/zeldainventorybyKleaver.png)
But ofcourse, I could never make a game like this. I can't code :P
Title: Re: [WIP] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Nyoru on August 24, 2007, 07:06:35 pm
looks nice would it be online cause diablo is playable online would be great...or not since everybody would be link :P
Title: Re: [WIP] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Tick on August 25, 2007, 10:40:03 am
An online feature would be great of course. But rather stay easy on the things
I want to get done in my first 'real' game. :D

And there we go: See Second Post in this Thread for Link and co:
Title: Re: [DEMO] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: AleX_XelA on August 25, 2007, 10:52:42 am
GREAT! I'm gonna try this one a bit later since I have to leave now, but I'll be sure to come back with a full review!

EDIT : what's the archive's password?
Title: Re: [DEMO] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Tick on August 25, 2007, 10:55:08 am
Whuups, I'm silly. The password is "IAMLINK".

Must be the hot weather. =p
What you also will need is the .net Framework 2. You get that one if you have windows XP fully updated or have Vista.
manual download: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0856eacb-4362-4b0d-8edd-aab15c5e04f5&displaylang=en (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0856eacb-4362-4b0d-8edd-aab15c5e04f5&displaylang=en)
Title: Re: [DEMO] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Demondog on August 25, 2007, 11:00:05 am
-Downloading now-
i cant wait lol  8)
EDIT : this games pretty fun but the skeletons in beginning are hard to kill  :P
Title: Re: [DEMO] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: bertfallen on August 25, 2007, 11:13:53 am
It wont download for me :(
Title: Re: [DEMO] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Tick on August 25, 2007, 11:23:15 am
Awww. It works for me :[. Do you know any other good host? rapidshare maybe?
Title: Re: [DEMO] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: bertfallen on August 25, 2007, 11:24:50 am
Binaryphoenix.com :P its also a damn good site.
Title: Re: [DEMO] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Tick on August 25, 2007, 12:00:47 pm
Quote from: Demondog on August 25, 2007, 11:00:05 am
-Downloading now-
i cant wait lol  8)
EDIT : this games pretty fun but the skeletons in beginning are hard to kill  :P
It is until you get a few skills/more status points/items!
But that's the point of the game to get stronger and stronger and stronger! :>
(my damage record is a 310 crit with Holy Shot on a skeleton :D
Title: Re: [DEMO] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Balrog on August 25, 2007, 12:55:34 pm
The demo is awesome.

I had one problem: I was lvl 4-5 as an archer and I was being engaged by a stalchild and a wisp, when all of the sudden an error occurs and the game quits.

Is there any way to save?

If there isn't, that should be the next thing you add (It is so annoying when you are having a good time in a game and then it quits on you)

Title: Re: [DEMO] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Tick on August 25, 2007, 01:58:59 pm
Quote
The demo is awesome.
\o/ Thanks! Hope all of you have some fun with it!

Quote
I had one problem: I was lvl 4-5 as an archer and I was being engaged by a stalchild and a wisp, when all of the sudden an error occurs and the game quits.
Doh! That sucks =( It didn't crash for me .. since 12 levels? (my archer is level 21)
Did you do anything special? Possible to reproduce? Was there any error message?
Oh, and do you have version 1.2 or 1.2a?

Quote
Is there any way to save?
Of course there is! Simply press F5 (or press F2 and then click on save).
You can find all controls within the Readme First.txt.
Title: Re: [DEMO] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Balrog on August 25, 2007, 02:17:42 pm
it didn't have a specific error message. It just said and error occured and had to quit. Then It asked if I wanted to report the error to MS.
It's Version1.2a

I found the save function.

anyway it's really well done.

I wish I had your C# skills
Title: Re: [DEMO] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Tick on August 25, 2007, 03:09:12 pm
Just played a fresh archer from level 1-11. No crash so far. :3
I don't like such bugs that can't be reproduced easily.
But I'm going to look into how I can make the "random error"-messages
contain more information.

 XD >:( XD
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Balrog on August 25, 2007, 03:36:14 pm
I just had a go in the dungeon. The boss was way too hard for an 11 archer.

The bosses minions spawned WAY too quickly.
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Source on August 25, 2007, 03:37:30 pm
Ugh, I downloaded the file, but my computer dislikes password protected RARs. Do you have one where you DON'T need to supply one?
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Tick on August 25, 2007, 03:43:33 pm
Quote from: Red_Penguin on August 25, 2007, 03:36:14 pm
I just had a go in the dungeon. The boss was way too hard for an 11 archer.

The bosses minions spawned WAY too quickly.
Hihi, no wonder. He is level ~19 minimum :D! (Hey, he drops rare and epic level 20 items;)
He's pretty easy for my 21 archer by now.
Good luck finding the right strategy to get him down =p.

Did you start the quest line yet? (the one from the guard at the entrance to the desert)

Quote from: Source
Ugh, I downloaded the file, but my computer dislikes password protected RARs. Do you have one where you DON'T need to supply one?
I can't reupload any files right now (at my dad's house), but I'l look into it. What archive program do you use if I can ask? WinRar works fine for me...
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Source on August 25, 2007, 03:44:22 pm
Yeah, WinRAR. It's not WinRAR that's acting up, though, it's Windows itself.
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Balrog on August 25, 2007, 04:45:05 pm
Quote from: Tick on August 25, 2007, 03:43:33 pm
Quote from: Red_Penguin on August 25, 2007, 03:36:14 pm
I just had a go in the dungeon. The boss was way too hard for an 11 archer.

The bosses minions spawned WAY too quickly.
Hihi, no wonder. He is level ~19 minimum :D! (Hey, he drops rare and epic level 20 items;)
He's pretty easy for my 21 archer by now.
Good luck finding the right strategy to get him down =p.

Did you start the quest line yet? (the one from the guard at the entrance to the desert)


I started the quests

I'm on the second one.

I can't remember what kind of red potions he wants and how many skeletons.

I have 5 red potions (not small) and have killed lots of skeletons, so I'm confused about what to do.
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Tick on August 25, 2007, 05:01:17 pm
Quote from: Red_Penguin on August 25, 2007, 03:36:14 pm
I started the quests.
I'm on the second one.

I can't remember what kind of red potions he wants and how many skeletons.
I have 5 red potions (not small) and have killed lots of skeletons, so I'm confused about what to do.

Heh, yes - the quest stuff is far from done. The next big thing is to create a "Quest Screen".
Still wondering how I should present all that information... . But it indeed is the next thing on my 'TODO' list.

You have to kill 8 Red Skeletons and get 5 "Red Potion"s to finish the second quest.
The quest works, just tested it. :>
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Balrog on August 25, 2007, 05:02:42 pm
Oh 8 red skeletons. I was killing the regular skeletons.

Is there any use for the items the mermaids drop? Do they ever drop weapons or armor?

For the mermaid killing quest, can I kill the one that spawns out side of the temple 15 times?
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Tick on August 25, 2007, 05:09:44 pm
Quote from: Red_Penguin on August 25, 2007, 05:02:42 pm
Is there any use for the items the mermaids drop? Do they ever drop weapons or armor?

Not yet; But they do drop very nice enquipment. Including an epic bow and an epic quiver. :D
Any suggestions on what I should improve? Oh, and thanks for playing! \o/

Oh, and regarding the one outside... sure. If you want to wait that long for it to respawn. :D
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Balrog on August 25, 2007, 05:27:29 pm
The thing that bugs me most about the game is night-time. It gets completely pitch-black for a good quarter of each day. In real life night is quite that dark. It really bugs me.

Everything else is really good.

I would suggest that before you release another demo, you should get some plot (there is a little but its pretty wishy washy) in there. Also more quests from different people. And last but not least shops. aAfter all whats the point of getting rupees if you can't use them.

Edit: Old hyrule quiver oh yeah!!!
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Tick on August 25, 2007, 06:00:29 pm
Too dark? You did use the latern, did you? (press L) :D

And about all you've said. That's my goal indeed. To make the world feel more alive. But that's not that easy if you have to manually program everything ^_~. It just needs some time; and I won't give up on that project. =D

(This here is becoming like an extendet chat between us two;))
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Kleaver on August 25, 2007, 06:11:42 pm
I dont get it, how do I actually attack the enemies?
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Tick on August 25, 2007, 06:17:17 pm
Quote from: Kleaver on August 25, 2007, 06:11:42 pm
I dont get it, how do I actually attack the enemies?

Best to read the Readme First.txt!
1-9 uses a skill on the skill-bar.

So for you when you create a new character:
Pressing 1 would swing your sword,
pressing 2 would fire an arrow.

Remember to spend your status (C) and talent points (T)!
And don't mind that you are a bit weak for the first ~2 levels. :>

Enjoy.
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Kleaver on August 25, 2007, 06:24:16 pm
....Uhm, yeah I pressed some buttons and something happened. But how the hell can you expect to decently attack using the 1-9 numbers? That's impossible! Just make it like Diablo II with 2 selectable skills and a mouse click! Because the Num Lock keys don't work either.
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Balrog on August 25, 2007, 06:35:18 pm
Kleaver it works fine. Give it a go. Gosh it sounds like you didn't even give a try.

Tick I was wondering, are strength, health and mana potions the only things you can make at the moment?
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Nyoru on August 25, 2007, 06:39:40 pm
nice demo :) keep up the good work :P
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Tick on August 25, 2007, 06:42:36 pm
@Kleaver
             I forgot to say, you also can use skills by right clicking them.
             But I do think how it is right now is the best way ...
             
@Red_Penguin
             Dexterty potions! Planning to also create potions which increase other stats,
             attack speed and/or movement speed.

@Nyoru
             Thanks! =)
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Balrog on August 25, 2007, 06:51:04 pm
which potion is used to make the dexterity potion? (in readme.txt it says they both make strength potions)
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Tick on August 25, 2007, 06:56:16 pm
Quote from: Red_Penguin on August 25, 2007, 06:51:04 pm
which potion is used to make the dexterity potion? (in readme.txt it says they both make strength potions)

ups, lil bug in the readme.txt:
2x Bone Dust + 1 Red Crystal + 1x Blue Potion = 1x Dexterty Potion
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Kleaver on August 25, 2007, 07:00:01 pm
Quote from: Red_Penguin on August 25, 2007, 06:35:18 pm
Kleaver it works fine. Give it a go. Gosh it sounds like you didn't even give a try.

Well I did. And it did not work well for me.

I play Diablo II a lot :P
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: bertfallen on August 25, 2007, 09:21:01 pm
Is this going to be an open source project?
If not, would you release pieces for people to learn from?
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Soulrivers on August 25, 2007, 09:38:13 pm
Quote from: bertfallen on August 25, 2007, 09:21:01 pm
Is this going to be an open source project?
If not, would you release pieces for people to learn from?

Quote from: Readme
Usage of Sprites / Decompilation of Code
=======================================================================
If you want to reuse any of my sprites or code (decompilation) then please ask me first.
I'd be happy to let you use them/learn from the code. But Credits are a must! :)
Regarding sprites, some are made by me; but most are from others -
those will want to get credit for their work too. So, simply send me a PM
or email (tanek@gmx.at)!
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: bertfallen on August 25, 2007, 09:53:26 pm
Quote from: Soulrivers on August 25, 2007, 09:38:13 pm
Quote from: bertfallen on August 25, 2007, 09:21:01 pm
Is this going to be an open source project?
If not, would you release pieces for people to learn from?

Quote from: Readme
Usage of Sprites / Decompilation of Code
=======================================================================
If you want to reuse any of my sprites or code (decompilation) then please ask me first.
I'd be happy to let you use them/learn from the code. But Credits are a must! :)
Regarding sprites, some are made by me; but most are from others -
those will want to get credit for their work too. So, simply send me a PM
or email (tanek@gmx.at)!

>_> <_< oh yeah...
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Sophist on August 26, 2007, 09:25:58 pm
this idea is always great, but hard to achieve
and you obviously have a hard time balancing things, though not reprovable
im in the near future going to attempt the same thing in a much smaller scale (hands,feet,armor) :)
good luck
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Tick on August 27, 2007, 11:55:48 am
Quote from: Gonzo on August 26, 2007, 09:25:58 pm
this idea is always great, but hard to achieve
and you obviously have a hard time balancing things, though not reprovable
im in the near future going to attempt the same thing in a much smaller scale (hands,feet,armor) :)
good luck
Heh, such games should actually be balanced by using massive amounts of Excel Sheets and data.
Everything must be mathematical correct.
But I don't have the time todo all that if I want to ever come far with this game.
So I just go with my feeling and the oppinion of my testers. =p

Working on the Quest Screen right now, It's really not that easy to show that much information within such a small screen. :x

Oh, and curse you C++ - I want to continue with my game not slowly learn to use DirectX with C++ ..
(It is ugly after being used to C# =P)
Good luck you too!


EDIT:
I've uploaded version 1.2b- This one just adds the Quest Window and is not password protected. (for those that had problems with the password; see the second post in this thread for the links)
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Balrog on August 27, 2007, 06:49:05 pm
Does V1.2b have anything new other than the quest screen?
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Tick on August 27, 2007, 09:30:12 pm
Nope sorry; just wanted to release a version that is not password protected.
And why shouldn't it be the newest version? :D

Well, it isn't the newest anymore. I just finished the cloud overlay.
(Cloudy weather, cloady and rainy weather, cloady and snowy weather ..!) :]


Screenshot of the quest window: It's very basic - no custom sprites or anything yet. But I somehow like it ingame. ;)
(http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/2712/screenquestwindowsnh1.png) (http://imageshack.us)
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: King Tetiro on August 28, 2007, 05:21:05 pm
I tried a demo and ths was the only problem

The level up takes too long.
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Tick on August 28, 2007, 10:37:37 pm
Takes too long.. hmm. Until what level did you play? =p
Felt fine for me when I leveled a new archer from 1-13. (I did the aviable quests)
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: King Tetiro on August 29, 2007, 04:50:39 pm
'Level 1-10 are fine but when you go further, It takes to long to level up. (BTW, how do you beat the boss [PM me so it doesnt spoil it for anyone else])

I took me an hour to get from level 14 to 18
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: pxl_moon (dotyue) on August 29, 2007, 06:24:20 pm
Quote from: Laigonaz on August 29, 2007, 04:50:39 pm
'Level 1-10 are fine but when you go further, It takes to long to level up. (BTW, how do you beat the boss [PM me so it doesnt spoil it for anyone else])

I took me an hour to get from level 14 to 18

its strange that you spend so much time on it... xD
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: King Tetiro on August 29, 2007, 07:46:58 pm
I loved the demo so much! Has anyone beat the boss?
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Tick on August 30, 2007, 03:54:04 pm
I'm going to add more quests soon
to make the leveling a bit faster in that area.

Great that you had fun with it Laigonaz! \o/
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Kylink on August 30, 2007, 11:24:18 pm
Wow! Great job! Looks really really impressive.
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: King Tetiro on September 02, 2007, 06:52:49 am
After alot of playing, I have found these things

Swords and Bows take too long to use
Takes too long to level up(Already said to you)
Boss is way too hard
Enemies sometimes get stuck(Can't be stopped)
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Balrog on September 13, 2007, 07:09:49 pm
Haven't heard much in a while. How's the project going?
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Tick on September 18, 2007, 10:58:32 am
Hi there! Sorry for not replying for so long. :)

I didn't work that much on it - but I've implemented 7 new cool high-level items
and tuned some parameters like the Experience Gain. I also leveled a warrior up
to level 21 - and I've to say they are IMBA! Gotta buff archers now!

Reason of why I didn't work that much on it is that I just began to learn XNA.
And now I'm thinking of porting the game over to use XNA, eleminating all ugly things/code which
the current implementation has, such as reducing the amount of time needed
to add new simple sprites.

Please say so if you are interested in the newest version, I'll upload it then.

In and out,
Tick
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Balrog on September 18, 2007, 12:20:43 pm
I am interested in the newest version.
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: saueeeee on September 18, 2007, 01:46:35 pm
hey tick hast du meine PM nicht gekriegt ?

Oder hast du genug mapper ?
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Tick on September 18, 2007, 02:34:52 pm
TLoZ- UBS 1.2c
http://www.lads-hoch.de/shareportal/app/template/Download.vm/d/1D29A8E3163966A35D1231050A29A9FC
 (http://www.lads-hoch.de/shareportal/app/template/Download.vm/d/1D29A8E3163966A35D1231050A29A9FC)

New Screenshot showing my warrior's enquipment:
(http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/4060/zeldaubsscreenwarriorarev5.th.png) (http://img229.imageshack.us/my.php?image=zeldaubsscreenwarriorarev5.png)

Oh, and from the Readme:
1.2c:
    New: Added Items: Bloodcore Amulet, Sabre of the Hero Killer, Cursed Hyrule Shield, Rudras Demon Hauberk, .. and more!
    Adjusted: Red Skeletons, Demon Girls and Rudras Eye give more Experience now!

saueeeee:
See PM.
Title: Re: [Demo] The Legend of Zelda - UBS (tentative title)
Post by: Balrog on September 22, 2007, 11:09:50 pm
The new demo is good, but it is still a chore to level up past 18.

Things I'd love to see in the next few demos:

-More crafting (more stat potions, equipment, uses for the demon hair etc.)

-A shop (my character as arounf 4000 rupees that he can't spend)

-More enemies (The four enemies are good but it gets boring to kill them over and over, also there is a bit of a gap between the difficulty of the enemies and the boss)

-Enemies that attack in different ways (There should be some enemies that throw things etc)

-Plot (one guard with 4 quests isn't much of a plot)

-More NPC's

-A town (this would be nice)

-More dungeons or small challenges

-Alternative ways to gain stat points and skill points (This would allow people to strengthen their character without having to level up (it's always fun to have low level characters with uber stats))

-More areas to explore (even if they don't serve any purpose yet and don't have enemies etc.)

-Skills for characters who focus on stats like intelligence and agility.

-More items



I messed around with the xml files and made a whole bunch of new items/recipes/equiptment, but I don't know how to add new items except by just changing existing ones. I was wondering if you could tell me how you do it. Also how do you make the maps? And if you are looking for help (I doubt it seeing as I haven't seen you ask for it) I'd be happy to make some maps and items etc. for the game.

Anyway good demo and I can't wait for more.



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