Phocas Island 2: Re-Phocased. Is it back?

[Cutmanmike]

It's the only other thing that's put me in the "ff7 overworld" mood as I call it. Hopefully the update can take me back there

[chopkinsca]

It's the only other thing that's put me in the "ff7 overworld" mood as I call it. Hopefully the update can take me back there

Speaking of FF7... *goes back to playing FF7*
Actually, not quite sure what you mean by that

[Cutmanmike]

Y'know, the first time you step into the overworld with that subtle music playing. Not knowing where you're going but you take the time to explore every nook and cranny anyway, and you never know what kind of bizzare monster will pop up next (like A GIANT FRIGGIN SNAKE)

[FuzzballFox]

Y'know, the first time you step into the overworld with that subtle music playing. Not knowing where you're going but you take the time to explore every nook and cranny anyway, and you never know what kind of bizzare monster will pop up next (like A GIANT FRIGGIN SNAKE)

It IS outrunnable even without a chocobo! =D

[chopkinsca]

Y'know, the first time you step into the overworld with that subtle music playing. Not knowing where you're going but you take the time to explore every nook and cranny anyway, and you never know what kind of bizzare monster will pop up next (like A GIANT FRIGGIN SNAKE)

Oh yeah, I know what you mean. I'm almost at that point now. I'm glad my project gave you that feeling. Means I succeeded in what I wanted to achieve.

[FuzzballFox]

If this will be extremely large and there are many chances to have a real explore, then throwing in some extra goodies might be good, rewarding the player for straying from a set path...

[chopkinsca]

Update screenshot. Brightness might be effed.
http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/4224/canyont.png

[Captain Ventris]

YES one step closer! Lookin' good.

[chopkinsca]

While playing around in the new map whilst editing it, I found it is quite fun to run around killing things for points while trying to survive. I plan a survival map where you choose the map to 'survive' on, monster spawn is maxed and puzzles are solved. The idea is to try and get as many points as possible. The only hard part is a custom spawn list for this mode. I need input on a couple of things that I can't decide on. To get this mode, you need to complete the main game and at the credits you get a code. I'll give the player all the weapons (including a SSG) but points will differ from what weapon you use. The ssg, while more powerful, will have a lower point modifier than the rifle. The axe obviously would give you the most points.

Edit: I implemented survival mode for the first map and it works great. I could get the rest of the maps done up in an hour.

I was thinking of ditching the secret bonus map... Unless someone wants to help me with it. All I need is ideas for the rooms, I can do the mapping/scripting.

I think I'm burnt out from mapping the new optional map. I probably will just tie up the loose ends and leave it as is instead of making 2 more maps.

Apart from that, all that's left is some bugs and testing of the level-able weapons.

Some recent changes:

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-monsters now give points in a range instead of a fixed amount. The points are also multiplied by skill level.
-Monster health is increased by 1% - 9%, This is very recent and hasn't been tested yet.
-I've added a 'level weapons mode'. Killing monsters give you weapon experience and you can level your weapons from level 0 to level 9. The regular weapon mode is still in. Level-able weapons will be activated via the options/code room.

If this will be extremely large and there are many chances to have a real explore, then throwing in some extra goodies might be good, rewarding the player for straying from a set path...

There are lots of things to discover. Due to the progression, just because you get to the end doesn't mean you've seen it all. Right now there are lots of secrets and I plan on adding more.

[TheDarkArchon]

-monsters now give points in a range instead of a fixed amount. The points are also multiplied by skill level.

I urge you to reconsider this: Having the score randomised, even if it's within a range, can undermine the point of keeping score in the first place.

[chopkinsca]

-monsters now give points in a range instead of a fixed amount. The points are also multiplied by skill level.

I urge you to reconsider this: Having the score randomised, even if it's within a range, can undermine the point of keeping score in the first place.

You're right, I'm now going through the process of reverting the points back to a set value.


Edit: Survival mode is mostly complete. All that's left to do is tweak monster spawns and do up the last map (waiting for it to be all mapped out first). I'll pay someone if they get the system to work for multiplayer, seriously

[chopkinsca]

A screenshot of something I came up with. It's not perfect and I might not keep it. It looks cool though.

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and the current changes list (might be missing some things):

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-Ambient sounds (birds, flames, dripping, wind in caves)
-New sound for "chaingun"
-new graphic for the rifle
-two new bosses with their own unique area
-more detailing mainly in the main temple
-more trees in some bare patchs
-bug fixes (mainly with the falling rock)
-4 new easter eggs (2 are devoted to people who inspired me in making this project)
-Dynamic lights on fireballs
-All fireballs leave a trail
-splashes (no more silent water)
-Simplified some jumping 'puzzles' (I hate them)
-minor tweaks to monster behaviour and stats
-"find all the souls". Scattered around the maps are dead bodies; use the death artifact to free the souls. If you free enough you get a better ending.
-Changed dead bodies to strife's player corpse. It stands out much better than a mostly brown body on a mostly brown ground.
-reverb added to some areas.
-more wildlife: seagulls, fish, jellyfish, rats, snakes, butterflies
-bullet ricochet with sparks
-revamped forest
-taller grass
-monster health increased by 1% - 9%
-option to have levelable weapons
-hard mode (monster health is doubled, not including bosses)
-point system that scales with difficulty
-Survival mode (choose a map, areas you can visit are limited. Try to get a high score)
-new optional map.
-the final area of the mod has going through a facelift

[chopkinsca]

I've put up an image gallery on my facebook page. I'll update it now and then.
http://www.facebook.com/chopkinsca?ref= ... =667320836

[Captain Ventris]

Sweet. Hey, your changelist is missing "Awesome new story of awesome with a million possible endings."

[chopkinsca]

updated screenshot. At last I finally got around to sloping the ugly 'arch' in Beached.

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My problem with weapons hanging GZDoom has been fixed. This means I can finish doing the level-able weapons. It's going to be hard to test them though since it takes me around 10 minutes to get to the first weapon.

And a few things to the changelog.

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-Awesome new story of awesome with a million possible endings.
-flames emit sparks
-the new rifle graphics are done.
-guns emit smoke after firing