The Valient Struggle

Bryan Thomas · Posted: 19 Aug 2004 08:36:01 pm Post subject:

Guys,

As you should know, Contra is only about 2 weeks away from its big releasal. And I am trying desperately to get everything perfect before, I release it. The final boss still isnt done. Nor is it optimized. And the level editor is in bad shape. I am not backing off my release date, because I do not want to dissapoint you guys.

But If worse comes to worse and I think that Contra is not ready to be released to the world please understand. But I dont think it will happen. So do not fear. Im just saying this to prepare you for the worse.

I will do everything in my power to get this game released on time but I may need more support from you guys...Since it seems like nobody cares about contra anymore Sad

Arcane Wizard · Posted: 20 Aug 2004 06:31:18 am Post subject:

Only 2 weeks? Happy happy, joy joy!

I'm glad you've decided to release it when it's done instead of sticking to the release date and possibly releasing an unfinished game.

Brazucs · Posted: 20 Aug 2004 02:40:53 pm Post subject:

Seems like you have suceeded in meeting your goal for September 6, 2004 by 10:00 pm.

sgm · Calc Guru Joined: 04 Sep 2003 Posts: 1265

Probably meant "releasable". I hope.

leofox · Posted: 20 Aug 2004 02:44:27 pm Post subject:

Don't release the game if the ending boss isn't finished or optimized

DarkerLine · Posted: 20 Aug 2004 08:32:41 pm Post subject:

Bluefire · Member Joined: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 186

i doubt no one cares about contra when arcane is quoting ren and stimpy, that just shows how much we can't wait

Bryan Thomas · Posted: 21 Aug 2004 03:03:52 pm Post subject:

0x5 Thanks guys. Its really conforting that if for some reason I miss my deadline, that you all will not flip out on me.

Arcane Wizard · Posted: 21 Aug 2004 03:30:38 pm Post subject:

leofox · Posted: 22 Aug 2004 02:59:29 am Post subject:

Bryan Thomas · Posted: 22 Aug 2004 12:19:24 pm Post subject:

hey guys,

0x5 sorry for kinda spoiling that video. You will still like it when you see it I hope. My bad :)

I just cant figure out what I want the final boss to do. I dont wanna make it that similar to fighting the other bosses, but If I do anything to elaborate the boss frame will run to slow. Im thinking about making him shoot lasers out or something andf then the platforms randomly disapear so it makes it hard to shoot him. I also got some cool ideas for his life but I just cant finalize the idea in my head. Which is why everything is going so slow. Sad

But I will figure it out I guess...Any suggestions?

Arcane Wizard · Posted: 22 Aug 2004 12:47:05 pm Post subject:

Make him go invisible every x seconds for y seconds, and regenerate his life a bit while he's invisible.

DarkerLine · Posted: 22 Aug 2004 01:17:13 pm Post subject:

I think the y should be less than 1/2 there. And could you still shoot at him when he's invisible?

Arcane Wizard · Posted: 22 Aug 2004 01:24:31 pm Post subject:

Yes, that should still be possible, unless he takes up like the entire screen, then he should be invulnerable while invisible.

DarkerLine · Posted: 22 Aug 2004 01:28:47 pm Post subject:

Maybe make him spawn lesser monsters or does he already do that?

Arcane Wizard · Posted: 22 Aug 2004 01:33:21 pm Post subject:

I don't like monster spawning bosses, the monsters they shoot are less good than the main boss so they'll be easy to get rid off and since his main power will be spawning enemies he'll be rather weak too. Basically, they're easyer but take longer to beat.

Bryan Thomas · Posted: 22 Aug 2004 01:40:48 pm Post subject:

Those are actually pretty awesome ideas. Im not sure how I would spawn enemies but I could easily do that I think, however Im not sure if I want to.

I like the invisible idea. However what did you mean by this sir robin?

DarkerLine · Posted: 22 Aug 2004 01:58:12 pm Post subject:

by the y comment I meant that the boss should disappear for less than half a second.

Arcane Wizard · Posted: 22 Aug 2004 02:31:39 pm Post subject:

I think half a second is practically useless, 3 or 4 seconds would be better.

DarkerLine · Posted: 22 Aug 2004 02:41:34 pm Post subject:

Maybe. I'm having problems imagining how all of this would look in an actual game.