tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66153387903021983622024-02-07T12:15:59.883-08:00Castle Pinkiestein Dev BlogMisterBullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856534659095228824noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615338790302198362.post-40254702654141051672015-09-10T08:35:00.002-07:002015-09-10T08:35:40.815-07:009-10-15 - Began Work on New EditorI know this place has been dead for quiet some time but I figured I aughta post about recent progress in what may push Castle Pinkistein into certain fruition.<br />
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I've began work on a proper 3D map builder:<br />
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Sorry for the lack of updates on this project. Nothing has happened in a long while with this project. Seeing as MiniB3D runs painfully slow on lower end PC's I kinda lost hope as I was wanting to be able to work on this game on a low-end laptop.<br />
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Well, just this morning I decided to try and see if I could load one of the test maps up using the original Blitz3D and come to find out, everything works at proper speed using the old DX7 renderer.<br />
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So yes, I'll be downgrading from Blitz Max & MiniB3D to classic Blitz3D.<br />
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Unfortunately, there are some downsides to this downgrade, I will not be able to publish this game for Linux or Mac computers (or really anything that's not a PC :P ) but fortunately DX7 still works with Windows OSs as recent as Windows 7 (not yet sure about 8)<br />
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Now there may be some alternatives for Mac and Linux based systems, I'll have to do some digging around for it though...<br />
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I'll update you guys when there's more news. For now I'm kinda keeping my focus on Spikes QuestMisterBullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856534659095228824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615338790302198362.post-3586402485927585302014-03-15T09:33:00.001-07:002015-09-12T15:27:28.522-07:00Pinkie's Balloon Trip - Official Release!<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/s_ozizsCmEY" width="420"></iframe><br />
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The Game is being released today!<br />
Here's the link to the new and official webpage:<br />
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So I've thrown together a simple webpage that not only showcases my current work on the mini-game projects, but also enables a nice little chat enviroment for people curious about my current activity on all the projects!<br />
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<a href="http://misterbull.hostkart.net/">http://misterbull.hostkart.net/</a> (webhost may be temporary until I can afford something better)<br />
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I'll be using this to release micro demos on Spikes Quest and Castle Pinkiestein. So if your bored and interested come join in the party!MisterBullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856534659095228824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615338790302198362.post-52705918480151014512014-01-31T22:10:00.002-08:002014-01-31T22:11:11.340-08:00February ResolutiuonsThe month of January was a bit of a disastrous month for me, both financially and productively. Sure, I got the Castle Pinkiestein project started (and have successfully gotten some very important elements working for it) but I ended up having to abandon Spikes Quest to do so.<br />
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For the month of February I've decided to set things straight. I'll begin working on both of these projects like I had originally intended to do so from the start. Alternating between the two on a daily bases. Remember, I still do have a deadline to meet for Spikes Quest (for the month of July) and I refuse to fail that deadline.<br />
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So where am I at on Spikes Quest right now? Honestly, I'm still working in the hook-shot mechanics. I've managed to get the code into the game's engine, but there's still a few bugs hindering progress on it. I intend to work out those bugs asap so I can continue to add the other items to the game. For the first two weeks of this month I plan to get the entire item system completed so that I can begin to add sprite-work and animation for Spike done.<br />
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Concerning Castle Pinkiestein, I'm just now finishing up on the door system . Applying the need for certain keys to unlock certain doors and I'll soon be adding secret walls that activate via Wolfenstein style that will unveil secret areas.<br />
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This past month was pretty rough going as far as it being CP's starter month. I've had horrendous problems concerning slow-downs, collision detection and a huge struggle deciding on which coding language I should use to develop the engine. At the moment I'm still sticking with Blitz Max and the miniB3D module.<br />
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The engine is running quiet nicely on my main living room computer but still runs at a crawl on my lower end Acer Aspire One laptop. This problem may not be resolvable, unfortunately. :(<br />
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Also, I'll be looking to port this project to Linux and Mac OSX (just like Spikes Quest)<br />
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Brony Micro Games Project:<br />
February also marks the beginning of my work on a series of micro game projects that you will be able to play in your internet browser (if said browser supports html5, which if your still not living in 2001, shouldn't be a problem). These games will be rather simple and not as complex as Spikes Quest and Castle Pinkiestein.<br />
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I aim to complete at least one micro game project each month. The first game being Pinkie's Balloon Adventure (a bronyafied version of Balloon Trip for the Game Boy) and will have Pinkie Pie floating around a scrolling playing field by balloons and avoiding electrical sparkies. Here's an example of what this game-play will be like: [couldnt find Gameboy gameplay for this so here's the NES version]<br />
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Balloon Trip was really an added game-mode on a game called Balloon Kid (for the gameboy) and Balloon Fight (for the NES). there was actually a story mode where you played on actual levels with actual platforming elements, which I may or may not add to this project at some point.<br />
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Other Micro Games include other simple games such as Chips Challenge (renamed Snips Challenge) and a few others to be named. I'll strictly be working on these games on weekends (Friday evenings to Sunday evenings). this would allow me to work on the more major projects throughout the rest of the week.<br />
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Here's hoping for a successful February!<br />
<br />MisterBullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856534659095228824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615338790302198362.post-65275709860547816092014-01-25T08:54:00.000-08:002014-01-25T08:54:37.383-08:001-25-14 - Its been a bumpy road :PFirst, I'll apologies for the lack of updates here. The production of Castle Pinkiestein has been a bit rough-going and for a number of reasons. One, I've found that on some lower end computers (namely, my Acer Aspire One Netbook) runs at a crawl, so I've been trying to work that out (struggling on the decision to either downgrade back to the original Blitz3D or find another language that would handle my project regardless of hardware). Two, I've been struggling with collision detection regarding seperate meshes that are not apart of the global world mesh (again prompting me to debate on downgrading to Blitz3D) and Three: I'm still experimenting and learning on methods for creating Quake style geometry for the world meshes.<br />
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All these things have been very time consuming and I've had to put my other major project (Spikes Quest) on the back-burner until I could make Castle Pinkiestein production friendly<br />
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I've just managed to put together a half functioning door system that hides/unhides certain rooms while certain doors are opened/closed which kinda helps with the slow rendering situation (or so I hope, havent tested it on my Acer Laptop just yet) so there is still hope.<br />
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On the downside, if I do have to downgrade to Blitz3D, that means no multi-platform support (Mac OSX and Linux based OSs) because Blitz3D only supports DirectX7 which is strictly PC based. So let's hope I'll never have to do that :P<br />
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I'll start updating more again soon, once I get things rolling again.MisterBullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856534659095228824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615338790302198362.post-62949245964332716102013-12-26T14:27:00.000-08:002013-12-26T14:27:35.612-08:0012-26-13 - Demo #1 Construction Progress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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figured I'd show you guys some of my progress. This is the first (and currently only) room being worked on for Demo #1 (coming soonish). I'm still developing textures as I go along with this bit of construction and I'm using a freeware program called Slim Shadey for shadow mapping (which I think looks quiet nice)<br />
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Got what is currently the early workings of a hud border on the screen and Twilight's horn.<br />
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Looks pretty basic atm, but it will soon be populated by stats an' things.MisterBullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856534659095228824noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615338790302198362.post-47141898932599843692013-12-23T10:35:00.002-08:002013-12-23T10:35:23.153-08:0012-23-13 - Anaglyph 3D Test<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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if you have the red/blue 3D type of glasses, give it a look!MisterBullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856534659095228824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615338790302198362.post-36857353317889367642013-12-21T08:50:00.001-08:002013-12-21T08:50:18.976-08:0012-21-13 - Floor Tile Progress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Currently building and experimenting the first set of floor tiles. Not much else to showcase this week.MisterBullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856534659095228824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615338790302198362.post-5997608653815855232013-12-18T05:22:00.000-08:002013-12-18T05:22:24.194-08:0012-18-13 - Castle Pinkiestein will have 3D Support!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I decided from the beginning that this project should be made from the ground up with 3D support in mind. This will include support for 3D TVs/monitors, anaglyph (red/blue glasses), and stereo side by side viewing methods.<br />
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That being said, I may also release 3D previews of this project on Youtube, 3D Avi files and the MPO format (for 3D viewing devices that support the MPO and 3D avi formats. - including the Nintendo 3DS)<br />
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Of course, you'll have the option not to play the game in 3D (I'll actually assign a hot key that turns the 3D on and off), so you can enjoy the game in simple 2D as well.<br />
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I hope to have some preview media soon. Stay tuned! :)MisterBullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856534659095228824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615338790302198362.post-92196375493088474202013-12-16T21:31:00.000-08:002013-12-16T21:31:04.069-08:00PinkiesCastle Youtube Channel Created<a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyJ0WyIYo1cZmblXRdXazJA">http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyJ0WyIYo1cZmblXRdXazJA</a><br />
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I'll be using this channel to post future videos of this project. Be sure to subscribe! :)MisterBullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856534659095228824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615338790302198362.post-77641842599139697642013-12-16T20:08:00.000-08:002013-12-16T20:08:20.462-08:00Castle Pinkiestein [explaned]<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><u>Premise:</u></b><br />
The game actually centers around Twilight. After falling into a deep slumber she suddenly finds herself in a sort of eternal nightmare. A complex castle themed world haunted by strange monsters and evil (and often mutated) Pinkie Pie clones.In order to escape this nightmare, Twilight must destroy the monsters, banish the Pinkie clones back to the abyss, collect all the gold tokens in each level (to pay the ferrypony at the end of the game to take you out of the nightmare) and a few other things to be named.<br />
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As to why this nightmarish world exists, who the villain is and what the motivation was, I havent yet entirely worked out. But I hope to gain some ideas as this project progresses.<br />
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<b><u>Origins:</u></b><br />
At first, this game was intended to be a sort of mini game designed for project: Spikes Quest (a metroidvania style game staring none other than Spike himself [check the blog:http://spikeqdev.blogspot.com/ ]. It was one of a few videogame themed mini-games that you collected throughout the SQ world and played in a segment called Pinkie's Arcade Room (this also included other games such as Snips Challenge (a parody of the classic Chips Challenge) and Celestian Towers (a parody of Mystic Towers for Dos staring Starswirl the Bearded). I recently decided to do away with this segment in favor of turning these mini games into actual full fledged projects. This is a side project that I'll be working on along side of Spikes Quest, and when finished, I may proceed to work on the other projects mentioned here.<br />
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<b><u>The Game:</u></b><br />
The game was originally planed to be a spoof on the popular classic FPS Wolfenstein 3D. You explored 3D-ish levels finding secrets, battling Pinkie Clones (I wouldnt say you killed them, rather 'banished' them back to the abyss in which they came) collecting keys to unlock doors and other basic cliched videogame tasks. Like Wolfenstein 3D, the maps were to be layed out in a grid-like geometry, but instead of the levels being on a single plane in height I wanted to make it more interesting my making it multiple planes of height (making it slightly resemble Doom in some ways). And also give the game floor and ceiling textures for added detail. The textures were originally going to be 32x32 in size, but I've just recently decided for the reboot that I may up them to 64x64 (the size textures you see in the original Wolfenstein and I think Doom).<br />
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I also decided that this wasnt just going to be your standard classic style fps. Aside from vanquishing your enemies you will also have to solve puzzles, do some platforming and try to collect 100% of the items to progress. This game will encourage you to explore each level and unlock their many mysteries and secrets.<br />
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The screenshot provided here shows the original mini-game as it was in the making (nearly a year ago from the making of this post). I had created a basic level editor for this, but ultimately ended up scrapping it due to some nasty headaches related to the game slowing down... supposedly somehow related to rendering problems. I've decided to use AC3D to create the structured levels and create a basic editor for placing items/monsters/etc in these levels.<br />
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Here's the editor that I created for the original mini-game. I was proud of it at the time as I put a number of hours of work into it. But again, after running into a huge problem related to rendering slow downs, I reluctantly scrapped it. :P<br />
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I'll post more on this game as it progresses. :)MisterBullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856534659095228824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615338790302198362.post-31920022986978368622013-12-16T18:37:00.001-08:002013-12-16T18:37:22.515-08:0012-16-13 - Obligatory Hello World Post<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Hello world!</span></b></div>
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The 'Pink Nightmare' shall begin soon...</div>
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you're welcome.</div>
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