Fall 2009 Design Contest

[Dinonykos]

Of course! But I fear, I won't find time to play/test tonight... Probably tomorrow.

[manikus]

Originally Posted by Dinonykos Of course! But I fear, I won't find time to play/test tonight... Probably tomorrow.

That's okay - I don't expect many people will be playing DC on New Year's eve. Even I might do something else.

Today is my day to work on tutorials.

[manikus]

Here's my tutorial - only 2 days late with this one.

In the archive, you'll find the pdf tutorial as well as the little design I used for it so you can check out the events if you wish.

[Dinonykos]

Looks good!
I hope I can keep the deadline for reviewing, but it should be possible.

[manikus]

Well, we still have a few weeks before the next deadline...

I will start playing the designs tonight and plan on taking notes while I play, so reviews should be a snap.

I guess Uatu and Rosestar are not turning in entries since they have both been M.I.A. from the forums for a couple of weeks now. But 4 entries is 2 more than I thought would get done.

[olivier_leroux]

manikus, I downloaded your entry in december and after experiencing the troubles I had with it I also downloaded the patch and it worked fine. I didn't get to play your demo a lot though. Today I've returned home but I forgot to take the design files with me and now I can't find them online anymore (just the patch) ...

Could you remind me where I can download your entry once again? Thanks!

[manikus]

I deleted the files at the Yahoo group because I was going to upload a new version there, but instead put it on my XT Host account as a single download. I just didn't advertise it. I'll send you a PM with the link.

[manikus]

I've played The Lesson. I've played The Thieve's Guild of Grobben. Now, I'm trying to play Friedrich's Quest...I've died five times. I die on my first combat with anything other than a Deinonykus (combat where I fight, that is). Any hints so a fella can do a proper playing of this? I've read the included readme file...

[Budzo]

I also had trouble with the combat system in Friedrich's quest and died many, many times. After a while though I seemed to get better results. I am not sure if I just got lucky, but there seemed to be a correlation between the color of the screen after an attack and the correct method of attack. I have no idea if this is the solution or not as I said it just seemed to work for me.

I strongly recommend playing this module through to the end. The ending is extremely interesting, in fact in playing these types of games for 30 years I can safely say I have never seen anything quite like it.

Also, manikus, I have not been able to get your module to work (probably because I have not spent enough time on it). I would be happy to take a look if you want to send me the location of the module.

Thanks,
Bud

[Budzo]

Also I realize as part of the deal I owe another tutorial. It is about half done. I have had many distractions with the holidays. Soon.