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2012-10-08, 16:21
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LBA - Heritage
Hi all,
I'm not settled on the name of the project yet, at least not until I can release a prototype for testing. Well, I wont spoil any of the story of the game I'm working on, but it is an alternative sequel for the LBA2. I mean alternative as in, it is not something the original developers would do. Here some pics of the prototype I'm working on:     The Game is being developed in Blender Game Engine. Here is a video of the project: Ps: The Grobo model I took from the Little Big Script project, just to test the path Node Algorithm, I'll replace it for one modeled by myself as soon as I finish it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAR-FeaTl9I&feature=plcp The Idea is to make it all open source, so anyone cam make changes and his/her own game. And Tutorials on most of what is being done in terms of Coding the Logics will be posted both in Portuguese and English at: http://semaforonte.wordpress.com/ See Yah! 
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2012-10-08, 17:44
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Looks very nice! I like the animations and models!
If it were for me to decide, I should keep the LBA1 and 2 camera view, like you're watching from a little aboven Twinsen, and not on the level of his eyes. But for everything else, very cool 
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2012-10-08, 22:33
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LBA - Heritage Update
Hi,
Thanks for the reply! I think animations are still kinda crappy, They were done so tests would look a little better, but I'll improve them later in the project! For the camera, I'm not sure about how I'm gonna do it. I like the lba1/lba2 camera, but with real 3D you get so many more options, but they much more difficult to manage since a strange camera view can lead to crappy gameplay. So.. I'm still experimenting on camera! Now I have a rudimentary system for the inventory and saving game. Still not implemented in the prototype but working on my tests. Here is an scenery update: A LightHouse model made by me just today!  I still need to fix a LOT of the texturing, but I'm getting there! See Ya!
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2012-10-11, 04:23
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LBA - Heritage Update 10/10/12
There is a lot to improve on modeling and texturing but here is a closer look to Twinsen, and how I conceived the model should look like on the game.
Or at least for the test prototype.  I got set up the algorithm to make an enemy follow the character, but i have no Idea yet how am I going to do the battle system. Well, no big updates for now, other than that. If anyone has experience in blender game engine, please contact me. I have a feel questions regarding merging animations to make smoother transitions. See you all next time!
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2012-10-11, 17:52
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 Impressive ! Heh, Citadel Island must've been modelled at least 465 times by several other people on this forum, and probably the favorite place for modellers to start working on (and usually never finish...). Anyway, I particularly like the new Twinsen, I think this might be precisely the way he should be in a new-generation of LBA's. Maybe you should just fix two things: a bigger ponytail and less of a baby-kid face. Also, Quetches have 4 fingers, no?
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2012-10-11, 19:28
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I really like the tunic-design. It adds a good amount of "height" to twinsens look making it just a little less comic-like or cute.
The island itself looks awesome, too. It's maybe a little bit too big compared to twinsens body-size. Did you use some kind of reference? Several members managed to make a 3D-Model out of the original island-files that can be imported into blender.
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2012-10-11, 20:20
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Hi, thanks for the Feedback! I actually was tempted to use the 3D models already made for citadel Island. In fact I have them, and they look quite good when imported to blender. I Even used it for some early tests. I might use them later on the project, but I will make a feel changes. The fact is I find relaxing modeling while I make breaks from the VERY FRUSTRATING part that is writing and debugging the code for the game Logics. Makes you feel like you making progress! hehehe. For the testing prototype (I would'nd call it an alpha yet) I wont finish the whole Island. I'll focus on implementing the whole Logics for testing (it will be an open test for anyone willing to help). While I start working on a demo. On the demo, I'll wont spoil the story just yet, I'll have to remodel the Island to fit the story,so I might or not use already made models to speed up the process. As you can see I'm not a good modeler. About the Twinsen model: Thanks, I still have to fix some things on the Tunic, but that is the overall look I want it to have. I agree with you! Thanks for helping make it better!. See yah!
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2012-10-11, 20:23
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I'll Fix the proportions! I was just adjusting roughly based on the door sizes, and the doors scale based on the buildings. But its an easy fix!
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2012-10-11, 20:32
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Hi Guys,
I would like your opinion on Controls: I know old time fans tend to be a little conservative on some issues. But I have some Ideas that I dont know if they will be well received. I really like how the original controls make you immerse into the game. When you are obligated to use both hands on the keyboard, you basically cannot do anything else other than playing the game. and that is a PLUS However, IN MY OPINION, gameplay is not perfect, and I personally prefer using WSAD to move the character which leaves your other hand free to use the mouse. So i'm leaning towards using the mouse for key actions like picking up objects, activating stuff, etc.. So what do you think about that?
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2012-10-11, 22:04
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Ew, no !!!
 Arrow keys + ctrl, alt, space, enter, shift, etc. 
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2012-10-12, 13:10
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Don't worry about the controls, that doesn't matter at all in this stadium, you'll eventually find out while playing.
I use custom controls for LBA2, I hate the normal controls 
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2012-10-14, 07:02
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2012-10-14, 20:46
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LBA - Heritage Update 10/14/12
Hi,
Right now for testing I'm using WSAD to move character (just because its easier to move and use the mouse to find error messages and stuff), but I'll keep it open to discussion for any release version. Well, I have not updated Twinsen model as suggested yet(no excuse for that). But I'm currently working n enemy AI, and this is probably the most complex stuff to work on. For testing, I've modeled a sphero that will be the enemy prototype, lets call hem DrSphero! heehe Here is a preview:  Well, right now he can find any character class object in the scene, when you get close enough, he tracks to you and follows you! He can also kill you already, but since I have not yet implemented any way you can kill him or defend yourself, It's just silly! hhehhe. So I wont preview that part! Here is a short video of the above mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4Fx...w&feature=plcp Well, Any other updates I'll post here. Hope you like it, and any suggestions and criticisms will be welcome!
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2012-10-15, 06:00
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LBA - Heritage Update 10/14/12
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Although I'll keep this overall look for spheros, I'll make it with shorter legs! Thanks!
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2012-10-15, 14:21
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Ah yeah, But there is a reason why it looks creepy! This is DrSphero! He will be a creepy enemy to implement and test enemy AI for the prototype! Watch the video and you'll see hem following Twinsen! Later I'll make the classic ones!
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2012-10-17, 01:40
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Also I'm making some adjustments on the Island! I am not quite happy with it yet, so I'll redo most of its texture. Here some samples:   And the island: 
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2012-10-18, 15:30
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Really nice! It really looks just like citadel island. Looking forward to your project
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LBA:LID Demo v1.0 HERE Report bugs here! Thanks Alexfont! ---------------------------------------- Take a look at Vindish's mod!
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2012-10-20, 06:31
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LBA - Heritage Update 10/20/12
Hi Guys, Here is a bit of update on the game progress!
Its a little slow cause next month I'll defend my Ph.D Thesis, but after that I'll try to speed up a little! Well, I could make a simple battle system. Not too complicated yet but its getting there (Well, actually its a little far from being a acceptable battle system but little by little I'll make it better). Right now I can make the enemy track the player and I can cause damage to the enemy and once its health points reach 0, it dies. Also I could make it sync with animations! Here's a demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJL81...ature=youtu.be A Little RAW yet. Also I've made improvements on the island and modeled twinsens car! Well, I made one inspired by twinsen's. Also, I used original 3DS file for Twinsens/Zoey statue and textured it. Enjoy the updates pictures: New SPHERO  Island with new statues:   And the car: 
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