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Post by AngelicHearts on Jan 30, 2011 13:59:28 GMT -8
I actually started this project a while ago, and I even posted somethin' 'bout it on my forum. I'm too lazy to edit it, so here's my original post from my forum [EDIT: I'll add names on here, so now it's not exactly the original post, lol]:
"So as some of you have heard back on TTF [or somewhere else], Blinx is done for good because Artoon closed last year. But, there is still hope. I decided to start working on a project that'd keep Blinx in existance. A fan game! I'm not gonna be the one making the actual game, though. I'm not much of a game maker. I'll only be able to help with the story, concepts, and sprites. The sprites won't be custom, but it's better than nothing. So, if you'd like to help, please feel free to. Just tell me what you could help with and I'll add ya to the list. ^^ --- [PROJECT REVIVAL] Started: January.28/11
People helping: AngelicHearts [Founder of PR] - Story, concepts, sprites Katina92 - Story, ideas Rob93z20 - 3D models WorldB1Q64 - Ideas, concepts, sprites catgirl140 - Fanart ashurashin - Fanart, designs Kimmorz - Fanart, coding help [site wise] Blinx2 - Sprites"
So yea. If you'd like to help, just say what you can help with and I'll add ya to the list. =) Also, the game's gonna be 2D. My friend might be able to make short 3D cutscenes for the game. I'm not sure yet.
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Post by mrhissy on Jan 30, 2011 17:55:13 GMT -8
I would help if I could...
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Post by FinalSoraRiku on Jan 30, 2011 18:56:00 GMT -8
So I suppose this would be a good place for me to unleash my final boss ideas? I really oughta start thinking of things from the beginning.
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Post by FinalSoraRiku on Jan 31, 2011 8:50:45 GMT -8
Once again, sorry for double post, but I have a HUGE post.
Well, after half an hour of pacing around between two rooms, I have some ideas for gameplay. Prepare for a wall mountain of text.
First of all, I’ve been thinking about the music. Should we take actual songs from the BliNX 1 OST? I know where to get them. They might not fit the themes of the levels, though, so I’m not sure how well that will work.
For the first of the gameplay features, I’ve been thinking of a time limit. How about being able to turn it on and off? There could be two time limits: Set and Classic. Set would have a predetermined time limit for each level. Classic would set all levels (that have time limits, that is) to have a time limit of 10:00, like the original BLiNX. When you only have, say, ten seconds left, the screen could slowly blur and the music would fade into the only sound of a clock ticking as time becomes unstable beyond survivability.
For time controls, there could be also be ‘cat reflexes’ like the reactions in BLiNX 2, but instead, while using slow or stop, Blinx could do a jump off of all four legs in the air. If you were moving, he would go forwards, if you weren’t, he would go straight up. He would also have a decent amount of maneuverability in the air to increase the dodging effect of it. I also planned for you do be in ‘reflex mode’ during a certain a phase of the final boss, where you are chasing him, and Blinx runs on all fours to keep up. I would make the sprites for this myself.
In the shop (how about we take a vote for the shopkeeper, Catherine or Jimmy, or maybe both), instead of having different sweepers that would cause complications in sprite programming (where depending on your sweeper, Blinx will carry whichever one), you could buy upgrades, and only a certain amount of upgrades could be used at once, and these could be equipped in the locker room at the TF. These would allow Blinx to sweep flames, water, and etc. to your custom liking. If you completed the game, or maybe got all the cat medals, you could buy an ultimate upgrade that took all slots and applied all sweeper abilities.
Speaking of cat medals, maybe you could get medals that are hidden, some that only appear in the level if a certain criteria is met, and some that you get for reaching certain times in levels. For the secrets they unlock, how about fanart by us ourselves? That would be nice, right?
I’ll make sprites for gameplay features I come up with myself, so I don’t make more work for you guys. I’ll also make some enemy sprites. I plan on *slightly* changing the Blinx sprites to make him a bit more post-BLiNX 1 and pre-BLiNX 2. Maybe keep the necklace, darken the clothes slightly (they’re a bit darker in BLiNX 2), and add something else (can’t come up with anything else at the moment).
By the way, I have a quick question. What will be used to make this game? Depending on what’s used, I may be able to come up with some theories for programming features. I don’t know how much of this can be implemented, but I hope at least some can.
I could also advertise the project on dA and YouTube if you guys want this to get (some XD) publicity.
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Post by catgirl140 on Jan 31, 2011 16:25:25 GMT -8
That's some good ideas. ;D
I could help with the fanart when we get to that. 83
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Post by FinalSoraRiku on Jan 31, 2011 17:40:17 GMT -8
That's some good ideas. ;D I could help with the fanart when we get to that. 83 Or should I say Teh Las haz invaded TTF!
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Post by catgirl140 on Jan 31, 2011 19:31:39 GMT -8
Oh no! D:
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Post by FinalSoraRiku on Feb 3, 2011 18:53:28 GMT -8
Alright, I made an animation for Blinx using his sweeper:
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Post by catgirl140 on Feb 4, 2011 3:31:26 GMT -8
Wow! That's awesome!
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Post by AngelicHearts on Feb 4, 2011 7:49:42 GMT -8
Indeed it is! As for WorldB1Q64's mountain of epic text, I'll reply to that when I get back. I only have 3 minutes before my internet dies, so I gotta type this post quickly. XD I added ya guys to the list, and if you want me to change something, feel free to say so. Oh, and you can advertise the project where ever you'd like! I don't mind. ^^ EDIT: Man, my schedule is so packed nowadays. I hardly have any time to reply to stuff on here. D: Sorry 'bout that, guys. Anyways, time to reply to the post. --- I dunno, it'd kinda seem... Old? I think it would be better if we had different music, but since there isn't really any that could fit the stuff at the moment, I guess the Blinx 1 OST will do.
I think that's a great idea! All of this sounds so awesome, but at the same time, it seems complicated to import all of those ideas into the actual game itself. With all this advanced stuff, we're gonna have to find a pretty good game maker.
Yet again, you've got lots of great ideas here. One thing I'd like to add to that boss phase is that you could also be dodging his attacks while running on all fours. Just a suggestion.
Hmm... Why not have Catherine as the shop keeper and Jimmy in a different room for the missions? When you complete the missions, you get some things such as food, minor sweeper upgrades, etc... I also thought that Jimmy could seem a bit sad at one point in the game, and he won't give you any new missions. You gotta help him collect some things throughout the game, and then you'll unlock some special missions. If you complete those missions and get all of the cat medals, you could get the ultimate sweeper. Or would that be too hard? I'm not sure. You decide.
Yea, the whole fanart and medal concept is pretty sweet. You could also unlock some little skits if you get a certain amount of medals. Y'know, kinda like those short little cut scenes you get in Blinx 1.
Sounds good! Also, could you please make a few sprites of Blinx's goggles? I've tried making sprites of goggles before, and trust me, they failed. I'm fine with drawing goggles, when when it comes to making sprites of something small like that, it gets complicated.
I'm actually not sure. I still haven't found any game makers, and my chances of finding one are slightly low because I don't lurk around on game making forums anymore.
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Post by FinalSoraRiku on Feb 5, 2011 9:42:06 GMT -8
I dunno, it'd kinda seem... Old? I think it would be better if we had different music, but since there isn't really any that could fit the stuff at the moment, I guess the Blinx 1 OST will do. True. I was just thinking that would be the easiest way to get that BLiNX feeling in the levels (besides the appearance, of course). I think that's a great idea! All of this sounds so awesome, but at the same time, it seems complicated to import all of those ideas into the actual game itself. With all this advanced stuff, we're gonna have to find a pretty good game maker. True. I'm nothing when it comes to coding, so I wasn't sure how many of my ideas could be implemented in the first place. Yet again, you've got lots of great ideas here. One thing I'd like to add to that boss phase is that you could also be dodging his attacks while running on all fours. Just a suggestion. That's what I was planning on. Hmm... Why not have Catherine as the shop keeper and Jimmy in a different room for the missions? When you complete the missions, you get some things such as food, minor sweeper upgrades, etc... I also thought that Jimmy could seem a bit sad at one point in the game, and he won't give you any new missions. You gotta help him collect some things throughout the game, and then you'll unlock some special missions. If you complete those missions and get all of the cat medals, you could get the ultimate sweeper. Or would that be too hard? I'm not sure. You decide. All good ideas Yea, the whole fanart and medal concept is pretty sweet. You could also unlock some little skits if you get a certain amount of medals. Y'know, kinda like those short little cut scenes you get in Blinx 1. For those little scenes, how about some could be Sweepers engaging in everyday activites? I know it sounds odd, but they could be somewhat comedic if done right. Sounds good! Also, could you please make a few sprites of Blinx's goggles? I've tried making sprites of goggles before, and trust me, they failed. I'm fine with drawing goggles, when when it comes to making sprites of something small like that, it gets complicated. Yeah, sure. I'm glad I haven't started on Blinx's reaction sprites yet, or I would have to edit those, too :/ I'm actually not sure. I still haven't found any game makers, and my chances of finding one are slightly low because I don't lurk around on game making forums anymore. Yeah, we would need a good programmer for all this. EDIT: Here's a couple of the sprites with goggles added:
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Post by ashurashin on Feb 5, 2011 16:20:44 GMT -8
Hi, I can help with Fan art and boss design. :3 but I will only draw them. So just say what kind of boss you would like and I will try to draw something with what people asked. ;p I'm not too good at drawing blinx characters, but I'm pretty good at drawing real animals. :3
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Post by AngelicHearts on Feb 5, 2011 17:10:49 GMT -8
Yo! Alrighty, I added ya to the list. I'm still not sure what the bosses will look like, but when I figure that stuff out, I'll be sure to tell ya. =) Yea, I checked your dA page a while ago and you've got lots of nice stuff there. Nice job! xP Also, welcome to TTF! I hope you enjoy stayin' here. My name's Yanina, but you can call me Yana. It's nice to see new peeps on the forum. ^^
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Post by ashurashin on Feb 5, 2011 17:25:15 GMT -8
x3 okies
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Post by FinalSoraRiku on Feb 7, 2011 15:21:18 GMT -8
Hey AngelicHearts, one small request. Could you finish the rest of the running sprites for Blinx? If I did it, it would look different than the other sprites, and that would make an awkward animation.
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