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Calculator Community => Other Calc-Related Projects and Ideas => TI Z80 => Topic started by: saintrunner on January 30, 2012, 08:12:44 pm
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So after enjoying thydowulays's tutorial, I decided to make some sort of RPG shooter! I already knew how to make tilemaps, but I never actually did much with them. TILL NOW :devil:
My idea is having a game where you can shoot and destroy, just about anything you want :) Massive carnage! with many monsters and people and such
:evillaugh:
Here is all I have right now. basically just the movement and direction stuff. I think I'll also change the character sprites, but the one thing I really need is a name!!!
Let me know what you all think :) Below is a screenie of current progress
Thanks a ton:
saint
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so a ARPG. :D
Good luck XD
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Well yes :) I think it looks good too, for my first one like this (I usually make platformers)
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Wow, it looks great! I'm glad my tutorial was of assistance to you! I hear you said you will be able to destroy blocks... this routine may help you a bit:
Lbl ST
r3->{r2/8*12+(r1/8)+GDB1} //Change the GDB1 to whatever variable you stored your tilemap in
Return
Then, you can do it just like the GT routine from my tutorial, just a little different. If you wanted it to delete the block that is directly above you, you would do this:
If sub(GT,X,Y-8)=2 //Let's say the block above you has a value of 02
ST(X,Y-8,0) //Set the tile that is 8 pixels above your character to a value of 00, or empty
End
You could easily do this to fit your "bullet" routine for your shooter. Just change the If statement :)
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Hey thanks :) And to be honest, I know how to make something like this before I read your tutorial, but I didn't know all the collisions stuff which will come in a lot of help!
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Oh okay, well I hope that routine still works out for you! And I'm sure that this next game is going to be great!
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Well I hope it is....but it really needs a name!
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Hmm, for some reason the first thing that came to my head was "Fantastic Voyager"
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Is the guy a soldier?
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Hmmm, I like that :) But I'm usually a fan of smaller names :P I'm sorry for being picky
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lol it's alright. If it's a soldier you could do something like Trauma or something, where the soldier is traumatized from a war and wants to go on a rampage
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A storyline of some sort could be really useful for coming up with a name.
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or really simple: War
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lol it's alright. If it's a soldier you could do something like Trauma or something, where the soldier is traumatized from a war and wants to go on a rampage
RAMPAGE!!! I like that! or even Carnage
A storyline of some sort could be really useful for coming up with a name.
And there really isn't much of a story yet, I'm just thinking it would be cool to have a free realm fighting game on calc
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I was going to go with Desolate but that is already a TI game so how about Ruin?
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I think I like carnage or rampage, I'm going to make a poll of a few and you all can vote
edit: pole added
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I like ruin for some reason. and you can add in some sort of tiny storyline by having a setting at the ruin for final boss or something :P
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I like the idea of a free realm with a mini story to it
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Sorry for double posting
Wow, it looks great! I'm glad my tutorial was of assistance to you! I hear you said you will be able to destroy blocks... this routine may help you a bit:
Lbl ST
r3->{r2/8*12+(r1/8)+GDB1} //Change the GDB1 to whatever variable you stored your tilemap in
Return
Then, you can do it just like the GT routine from my tutorial, just a little different. If you wanted it to delete the block that is directly above you, you would do this:
If sub(GT,X,Y-8)=2 //Let's say the block above you has a value of 02
ST(X,Y-8,0) //Set the tile that is 8 pixels above your character to a value of 00, or empty
End
You could easily do this to fit your "bullet" routine for your shooter. Just change the If statement :)
after inserting this into the code, I can delete tiles in game, but when you exit the game and come back into it, the tile is still gone O.O
question...how make it so the tile isn't permanently gone?
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first of all, where do you save your data?
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GDB1
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so it's not appvar. if you save in GDB1, iirc, you're saving it in proram itself and it will stay there as long as program stay there. the solution is: use appvar or something.
EDIT: Also, if you're using saving w/o appvar, do not compile it to apps. it won't work at all.
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well, then you would want to do something like:
:Buff(SIZEOFTILEMAP)->GDB2
:Copy(GDB1,GDB2,SIZEOFTILEMAP)
EDIT: dang ninja :ninja:
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how would I do that? I'd end up having to save the whole tilemap in it, but I thought you had to use GDB1 for that
edit: more over, how do I redraw a tile? would that be easier?
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can't you save tilemaps in appvar? i tile should be 1 byte, so it can be smaller than you think.
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Well, how do I store it as an appvar?
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what you can do is:
1) If you're using hex
[HEXHEXHEXHEXHEX]→Pointer
GetCalc("appvAPPVNAME",size_of_appvar)→Pointer2
Copy(Pointer,Pointer2,size_of_var
2) If you're using Data(
Data(number,number,number....→Pointer
GetCalc("appvAPPVNAME",size_of_appvar)→Pointer2
Copy(Pointer,Pointer2,size_of_var
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um, can I see an example? I'm lost at the pointers stuff....and its in hex
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[HEXDATA]→A//Let's say Hex data is 48 bytes
GetCalc("appvAPPVNAME",48)→B
Copy(A,B,48
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Thanks :) I'll try it out
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Double post sorry: but it's kinda an update
I'm choosing Carnage as the name, as it has gotten the most votes.
update to the actually game:
I have decided it will be a free realm, fighting game. most likely will take quite a while as I want a bunch of fun factor features. working on my weapons right now, and also my text display and store/equipment menu :)
edit: also could an administrator change this thread name to 'Carnage: an Axe RPG'
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Why not 'Carnage: and Axe RPG Shooter'?
Oh, and what will the player be shooting in the game? People, zombies, monsters, aliens, etc?
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almost everything :devil:
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Oh, I see. :devil: :evillaugh:
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Nice work Saint, i'm enjoying this project :D
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Update:
First weapon and weapon chest have been implemented.
First room is almost finished.
Size is around 1240, which I guess is good for my lack of optimizations up to now, (I occasionally optim. as I add, to reduce the size without sacrificing speed.
Also the speed still looks good, and after I finish the fighting engine, all I will focus on will be sprites and the map! I'm super excited :)
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This will probably look really good once it is done. Are the sprites gonna be 8x8?
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yep! I'm probably gonna keep challenging myself that way, I might throw in one or two 16x16's
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You should maybe make just the enemies 16x16.
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Updated screenie:
working sword engine and hit engine, plus a deletion code
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Looks great but sword collisions seem off? also, "deletion code"? What is that?
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sorry, tile deletion code, it allows me to delete and replace tiles as I please in my tilemap. So I don't need to use any pxl-tests :) and I just noticed the sword collision and fixed it :)
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Looking nice, saintrunner.
I like the character sprite.
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I think I might change it though...to small/thin
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You should make the character at least 12x12.
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Nah, the other stuff would be too small...also I want the sprites all to be 8x8 for a challenge
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That's gonna be hard to make all the sprites 8x8, especially the enemies.
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Naahhh, I'm a pretty decent spriter ;) I can do it
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decent? I'd say your better than decent.
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Wow, saintrunner! This looks fantastic! I can't wait to see this once it's done! :)
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Thanks guys :)
I'm working on a equipment engine now
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That's awesome! I have yet to figure out how to use AppVar's, so I couldn't do this lol. I wish you the best of luck though!
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Oh I'm just using separate programs...like one appvar though. I have all my engines intertwined through multiple programs...Axe compiles them all together
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Yeah I usually, (for multiple levels, anyway) just put all my data in prgm####DATA. I guess you could put the inventory in a program, but then if you cleared your RAM, the inventory would be deleted, so I guess an AppVar would be best
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not if I back it up :P
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Well, I mean: You know how you had that issue where the tilemap had writeback, and the tiles stayed the same after exiting and stuff? If you cleared your RAM, all the stuff in the writeback would be gone
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true, but any game saved like that looses the data when ram cleared. so I'm not worried about that.
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8x8 Sprites really aren't that bad, and I like the look of the game so far. Your character sprite reminds me of an old school gangster, very cool IMO. I wouldn't change him a bit. =)
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The level transition stuff is about done! Letting me add my data and map stuff so I can wonder around :)
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Update: Map code done...just need to add the data, but the screen change is working :)
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Nah, the other stuff would be too small...also I want the sprites all to be 8x8 for a challenge
8x8 sprites can be really fun to work with :) your character sprite animates well, but it leaves something to be yearned for; it doesn't hold that much detail. Perhaps stretching him out and giving him a face would add some personality? Of course, if you're going for more of a stick-figure or a very zoomed-out theme, you hit the mark.
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Not sure what I want for it yet, I'm generally good at making sprites for others but not myself. By the way, have you introduced yourself NUGGET?
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By the way, have you introduced yourself NUGGET?
No need to. Just wanted to post a few things I came across here, I'm not really hanging around.
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It's common custom here at Omni to post in the 'introduce yourself' forum, to let people know stuff like what type of coding, music making, or graphics you do. But you don't have to
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This is turning into more of a Zelda style game. I am finding that the more I work on it the farther away the idea of a random kill everything game goes and the closer the idea of an actually plot based game comes :)
OH and the speech stuff is working now so you can interact with other characters
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I saw this even in the earlier screenies (just by the way you designed it). I think people will be even more thrilled if it turns into a Zeldaesque game. :)
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I hope so, I'm nearing a demo period in about a week if progress keeps up. Currently adding a equipment menu, and some more weapons. :)
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Also, if the direction of the game is changing, a new name may be in order. :)
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Possibly. I'm bad with names though
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Update screenie:
most of the engines are done.
just gotta pretty stuff up, and fix a few minor bugs
then I can get to map designs and some other fun stuff and surprises ;)
also, since this is turning into more of a zelda/pokemon style game....a name change may be in order, so if you have any good name ideas just PM them to me :)
Thanks
saint
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Wow, that looks really nice! Did you use a program to store the inventory? Or what did you use?
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This is looking quite nice! Keep up the good work! =)
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Thydow: I'm actually using a variable dedicated to whether or not you have a weapon/tool. In words its kinda like this:
If you open this chest, sword variable is turned on. In the equipment menu (which will be more elaborate and better looking later) if a sword variable is on (or a certain number) the it displays the sword name (later a pic too) and allows you to select it for the ability to release 'Carnage' or in latin 'Caedes' :)
Art: Glad you are enjoying it :) I'll have a demo done soon (week or so) once I pretty it up
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Wow, that seems like a really effective way of doing things! I seriously can't wait to see how this turns out!
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Calling all game testers!!
Ok guys, as I promised here a demo of Caedes. :evillaugh:
It is only about 1/16 of the whole game, but it has the man controls and such.
If you choose to test this game (highly appreciated) I would like you to follow the following steps to insure I can do my best on this RPG!
1-DO NOT use wabbitemu! I'm looking for the game quality on calc....not computer, plus it will run a bit better I think
2-Look for the unexpected! run into objects, stab random things, proceed in actions at odd angles. This helps me see if all my tile and weapon checks are working
3-DO NOT throw calc at the wall if you hing this game is going to be terrible! lol
4-Please pay attention to how much I put into the game, and then compare to the byte size and tell me if it is too big of a size and also how much optimizing I need.
5-respond on this thread with the following:
a)byte size problems
b)movement issues
c) game improvement ideas
Controls: keypad-movement, 2ND-actions, ALPHA-weapon, MODE-Equipment menu
I hope you enjoy and give me a lot of feedback
edit: I fixed the bug where you player doesn't show up till movement, so don't worry about that while testing
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Wow, you guys need to quit coming out with so much stuff! I have too many cool things to catch up on! x.x
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*Art you should test this! lol
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Wow, you guys need to quit coming out with so much stuff! I have too many cool things to catch up on! x.x
IKR new axe programs are popping up all over the place these days!
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lol but the key is GOOD axe games are coming out! there are a lot of creative coders here! I tip my hat too you all
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Anybody else test this? besides Thy?
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Not yet, but soon. :D
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Updates:
Smoothscrolling is coming along :devil:
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And here come the creative road blocks. ugh :banghead:
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Updates:
Smoothscrolling is coming along :devil:
:P
What are you stuck on (creativity-wise)?
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I'm second guessing my game play this far and contemplating erasing a bunch of stuff.....really some hand weapon sprites would be helpful...I'm to lazy to eo it myself right now
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Smooth scrolling is coming a long very well! Thanks to the incredible help of Blakpilar
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collision is being worked on
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Haven't checked this (and many other) topic(s) in the recent months, but this looks pretty nice. :)
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Thanks :) I feel it is coming along as planned
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Looks good! I like the sprites you made! :D
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Collision will soon be up and working, then on to maps :) hope you all are enjoying this lol, but I fear progress will be put on pause once my PRIZM arrives lol
Thanks,
~saint~
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Does the character have a hat on?
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For now, I will more then likely change the sprites later
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:project discontinued:
for now.
To much stuff going on :( but at least I know I am capable of creating something like this! And I do plan on coming back to it eventually.
my apologizes for inconveniences,
~saint~
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It's ok.
Take it easy. Just remember to come back to this later >:D
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What happened? I hope you didn't get grounded or something X.x
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nope, just some boredom and loss of interest in it for now
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Ah ok, hopefully that loss of interest is not permanent. D:
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most likely not, I'll continue working on other projects so don't think I'm stopping coding O.O
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Good to hear. :)
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So what will you work on now?
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random experiments with multiple languages
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happens to try Grammer?
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It's on my list yes :)
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Why is is called "Caedes?" Is that supposed to be "Carnage" in a different language?
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It's Latin.
And saintrunner, I worked so hard on this engine with Builderboy's help for collision :( tsk tsk tsk...
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No I am still going to use it, but not right now, lol :)
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Okay ;)
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Builderboy engine? ??? Are you adding physics in the game? ??? (like Robot War)
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No, lol, collision and better smooth scrolling
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Oh ok, because "Builderboy" was mentionned in your post. :P
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It's the same scrolling lol, just a restructured version of mine to accommodate Builder's collision. He's awesome for helping me though, it would have taken me ages to figure it out in a memory-efficient way.
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I feel like starting this back up....maybe ;) in my free time
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It would be cool. I hope you get more free time soon and also show us your other game when ready to showcase :D