Yandros on 15/3/2004 at 16:07
Prelude: Excuse the long-winded post.
First of all, I'd like to say that this last week has been fabulous. I've played all the C5 missions (haven't finished them all, but that gives me something to do in the future), and there isn't a mediocre or even average mission in the whole lot. A group of very solidly designed, creative and diverse missions... I applaud all the authors for their efforts.
I'm itching to get back to mission work, though. To that end, I'm going to impose upon myself a hibernation from the forums for the next 3-4 weeks while I get my next mission ready for Beta. I've spent alot of time here lately, getting help on the contest missions, helping out folks as I'm able in TEG, and watching for any problems with my own contest mission. Since it seems it's not giving players any problems so far, I think my absence won't be detrimental, and I know Nightwalker and Komag can field any questions about it that might arise, or contact me if need be. But I need to spend every available moment getting this one done, which means no TTLG.
I'm really looking forward to my next release. OK, it's not really mine, at least mostly not mine. I'm taking with me into hibernation Polygon's incredible beta Cold Reception, which a few folks here had the pleasure of betatesting last year. I hope to emerge with a mission whose story, objectives and scripting are worthy of the wonderful mansion which Poly built. Although it doesn't quite match Saturnine's 7th Crystal mansion in scale, I feel it comes damn close in terms of architectural quality (although you can judge for yourself by looking at the screenshots below). His attention to detail is immaculate.
Poly built a great mansion, but struggled at coming up with a good story, so that's where I come in. I'm working closely with both him and Moghedian at refining the storyline I've devised, and will be very soon calling on our wonderful SlyFoxx for a quick turnaround on some of his stellar voice work. My goal is to have it in betatesting within 4 weeks, and released within 6. It's possible it will happen even more quckly, but we'll see (knowing me, it's possible it will take longer too :p).
Anyway, the main point of this very long-winded post is that I won't be around much in the near future, that the finished mission will probably be called Death's Cold Embrace, and that I wanted to share screenies of Poly's work with you all. (Note that these are original Beta screens and don't include any of the minute changes I've made so far...) So here they are - links only since they're large:
SHOTS REMOVED... SORRY! Look further down for more recent shots...
Take care, everyone... see you soon! :D
Eshaktaar on 15/3/2004 at 16:31
Let me be the first to admit that I had to collect my jaw from the floor before I could reply. Amazing screenshots! I like those details, like the manor's walls with brushed cornerstones. Great work :thumb:
azrarhn on 15/3/2004 at 16:38
Looks great, can't wait to play it :thumb:
Sluggs on 15/3/2004 at 21:11
Those are certainly nice piccies. Poly certainly can build. :thumb:
As for you Sir, go away and don't come back until it's done. :cheeky:
See you later Yandros. :thumb:
bdkl on 15/3/2004 at 21:15
This one looks like a nice large mission . The outside areas and kitchen look particularly well done . If you need another beta tester , give me a shout . :)
The Fire Eater on 15/3/2004 at 21:31
Look like we're going to be seeing another wonderful FM coming our way :) That's a terrific idea Yandros to take Polygon's unfinished FM and make it happen! Good Luck to all of you in the coming weeks and will be waiting for this treat :) Ta and Good Hunting!
Yandros on 16/3/2004 at 00:32
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Originally posted by sluggs Poly certainly can build. :thumb:
Quite true. 'Tis a pity he longer does so... real life sucks sometimes.
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Originally posted by The Fire Eater That's a terrific idea Yandros to take Polygon's unfinished FM and make it happen!
It made me sick to think of that beautiful creation just sitting there on a few people's hard drives. I'm also finishing Dashjianta's
Curse of the Carnival (next), and there's an outside chance AsyluM will let me fix up and release his unfinished mission (I think the sequel to
Hidden Agenda)... Vlad is trying to reach him to get permission. Vlad says it's 99% done and just needs a few bug fixes....
Cheers, everyone.
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http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0903/aktion/action-smiley-069.gifdeadman on 16/3/2004 at 01:50
This is truly ironic (great screens, btw); Yandros opens a thread of a heretofore unknown (at least to me) fan mission, and yet, his own contributions aren't displayed at all. Only Polygons are! If that makes any sense (and I know 'ironic' is nearly always misused). But it just seemed deserving of a laugh. Praises to you and Moghedian for fully bringing otherwise lifeless architecture (no insult intended) to life! And also for resurrecting the eerie classic Curse of the Carnival beta as well as that sequel to Hidden Agenda. Damn, this is some good news :thumb:. And just disregard my above comment if it wasn't understood; I often manage to confuse (though not by being super intelligent or anything of that nature) :laff:!
deadman.
G'len on 16/3/2004 at 06:22
Three letters - W O W ! ! ! :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
If gameplay and plot would be in the level of the architecture, you will get your Gold Hammer.
john9818a on 16/3/2004 at 19:19
I rememebe beta testing this some time ago and was wondering what happened to it.
John
