May-06: The Sentinel Returns

[DogBoy]

[Lothar]

[imadoki]

Actually, the design paradigm of a script being executed every frame is how "my intuition" for games would work. Maybe because I have worked on a few games and that is why the paradigm seems to be a better idea.

Also, state based execution is easier to understand "cognitively" than the wait (300) and all that ****.

With a script being executed on every frame, or counter or whatever gives the programmer amazing control.

Also, you could make an execute some scripts only x times a second, say at 10Hz or something, or even at every 2 or 5 seconds. This way, the scripts executed at every 5 seconds could be used for garbage collection, clearing up the game space of debris left, or checking whether the parameters for victory have been achieved or to perform any non time critical functions.

[BluePhoenix]

I think a simple set up like the StarEdit proggy for stcraft would be sufficient. A set up with commands that represent other commands and the conditions under which to execute them.

[imadoki]

Wow, I just looked at some previous threads regarding Mr. Robot. The 1st thread regarding Mr.Robot was created on Oct 25 2004. So, if we take that as the official date development on Mr.Robot began, then it means, Mr.Robot has been in development for 1 year 5 months. On May 25th, it will be 1 year 6 months.

It has been an exciting 17-18 months seeing how Mr. Robot went from concept to almost being done.

Keep up the great work!

[Weeble]

Oh god, don't copy the scripting in StarEdit. It's painful to use for anything even vaguely complicated/interesting. You have to do the same thing a million times and you can't even copy and paste. If you want to copy something, try The Games Factory, or whatever they're calling it these days. I remember really liking their event editing system back when it was Klik 'n' Play.

[BluePhoenix]

Well, okay, obviously ot exactly like staredit. loops and such would have to be accounted for. Lie how all you had to say was create A number of B unit at C location rather than something like:
for (int i = 0; i<10; i++)
{
createAsimovClone(x+i, y+i, z+i);
}

In that the staredit version it would automatically deal with the plaing so that you didn't have to explicitly state the location of each and every unit created.

That sort of similarity that made it overall easier to use, though I suppose you could just have createAsimoveClones(A, x,y,z) or even
createUnits(B, A, x, y, z) would work I guess, thuogh being able to set zones was mighty useful sometimes, though that would probably be something that they would add cause I doubt they use a system like that for events.

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[Fost]

[Doom III]

i think we just get the editor in our hands

man i cant even spell right so scriptings out the picture but i can make quake levels

dyou think mr robot edit is easier to use than worldcraft

[imadoki]

Have I already mentioned that you guys are doing an excellent job? Well, you guys truly are... You guys deserve a little break and some beer. Have you guys ever tried malt beer like Singha (it is Thai). Anyway, kudos and a virtual "cheers" (proceeds to toast the screen with his half empty bottle of beer).

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[imadoki]

Never heard of Erdinger till now. Checked it out on Google. Can't wait to search for it at my local liquer store. I really hope they have it. Hey, sorry for turning a respectable game development site into a site of debauchary (by discussing alcohol.) Shame on me.

Back to Mr.Robot. Can you guys atleast release a small alpha demo or something with a small level or something. I really can't stand the wait anymore. I just have this terrible need to use the mouse or cursor keys to navigate/move Mr. Robot around. Plz, plz, plz.

[Magnulus]

You call that debauchery? Then be glad I've been able to keep myself in check on this forum.

No, I severely doubt they'll give you an alpha to play with. Would you ask Blizzard for an alpha of Starcraft 2 and expect to even have your question answered?

[Fost]

The big problem for an indie, is that you are so time constrained that the game is never 100% working until very close to the end. We are always using various workaround for missing elements. You actually get so used to them that your imagination automatically fills in the blanks and it becomes possible to get a feel for what the game will be like.

So, even an alpha with one room would be missing some stuff! Probably best to wait until beta - although I've never understood people who enjoy betas, they are invariably not that much fun, because various things break and ruin the experience of the game! Although we do know someone who really enjoys finding bugs and makes a game out of that