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Uncle Sam
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Posted: 18th Feb 2011 09:21 Edited at: 15th Mar 2011 04:25
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The game is no longer for sale. Please see last page.

If for some reason the game isn't opening the updates page, go to www.indimasters.com/updates.html.



New Site: www.indimasters.com

My game just got accepted onto the major site (click the banner below to go to my page): moddb.com



Hello everyone!

Never thought I'd see this day. Today I am releasing to you a pre-release beta version of Time Front: Battle of the ages (v.99.0.0)!

Just as a summary, Time Front is an online shooter that combines many ages into one for an epic fight like no other. It has levels of command and technology and resource gathering. It's pretty much one of a kind in online shooters (it's somewhat similar to Savage).

I would really appreciate the support if you bought this game. I'm paying for monthly server usage and I have to start testing the game with large amounts of people.

Please note that there might not be a server up 24/7 at first. Things could be a little slow at first (player wise), and there might be some major bugs. But that's why I'm offering the discount, and I don't think these problems will last long.

I'm considering offering the extra incentive that, for whoever wants it, I will add their name to the credits as a beta tester if they buy the game before the final release.

One other feature of this game is that I am offering a clean playing experience.

To order and for more information, please visit: www.indimasters.com

Below are a couple of screenshots from the WIP thread. You can view everything about the game there, though note that things are changing because it's in development http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=171079&b=8

Official Trailer



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Posted: 18th Feb 2011 10:30
Brilliant job!
To be able to make games like that is the reason I got into programming in the first place, I wish you very much luck and success!
I hope one day I will be able to support your work by buying at release. (Althought I don't know yet, the internet in Northern Thailand is very slow )
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Posted: 18th Feb 2011 14:48
Very Cool! Hoping to place my order someday! Really busy right now so I dont have much time!

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Posted: 18th Feb 2011 18:31
Is there a video that shows the gameplay? I would love to see a video of a battle that shows all the nice features

Gingerkid Jack - Aspiring Game Designer\3d Modeler
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Posted: 18th Feb 2011 20:29
Will buy as soon as I am done with my current project which eats all my time

I wish you good luck!

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Posted: 18th Feb 2011 21:32
hmmm it says I have been permanently banned for using an illegal key code? It never asked for it btw...

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Posted: 18th Feb 2011 21:48
Quote: "Brilliant job!
To be able to make games like that is the reason I got into programming in the first place, I wish you very much luck and success!
I hope one day I will be able to support your work by buying at release. (Althought I don't know yet, the internet in Northern Thailand is very slow ) "


Thanks a lot. That's understandable; I know what slow internet is like from past experience.

Quote: "Is there a video that shows the gameplay? I would love to see a video of a battle that shows all the nice features"


I'll try to put one up tonight.

Quote: "Will buy as soon as I am done with my current project which eats all my time

I wish you good luck!"


Haha, ok. Thanks!

Quote: "hmmm it says I have been permanently banned for using an illegal key code? It never asked for it btw..."


Hmm...that is very odd. I'm sorry for the the trouble. I will be home in about 3 hours, and I'll log onto the server and check it out.
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Posted: 18th Feb 2011 21:54
Its ok... I dont want to rush you.

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Posted: 18th Feb 2011 22:36
Oh, I actually just realized what it might be. Did you uninstall AND completely delete any folders remaining from the beta before? The uninstaller usually leaves some files behind. If so, that's the reason. When I get back, I'll explain what to do.
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Posted: 18th Feb 2011 23:50
Ok well it worked! Now just the wait for the key verification...

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Posted: 19th Feb 2011 00:04
Key verification? It should be instant. The server might have been slow at the moment or something.
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Posted: 19th Feb 2011 00:07
Well it seems to be acting weird because it says its not valid the first try and the second try it starts to verify...

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Posted: 19th Feb 2011 00:13 Edited at: 19th Feb 2011 00:13
Are you making sure to enter all letters in caps? It's no longer lowercase.
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Posted: 19th Feb 2011 00:15
yes

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Posted: 19th Feb 2011 00:19 Edited at: 19th Feb 2011 00:25
hmm lets get on MSN

EDIT: Nvm I got it working I was entering it in wrong... Fail on me!

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Glad you got it working.
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Posted: 19th Feb 2011 01:34
Now lets get that server up!

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Posted: 19th Feb 2011 02:10
The Nerd's server will be going up soon.
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Posted: 19th Feb 2011 02:51
kool!

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My server is up at


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Posted: 19th Feb 2011 07:04
Here's the video you wanted, Gingerkid Jack:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BklGj4njWoA&feature=youtube_gdata
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Posted: 19th Feb 2011 15:57
Nice trailer! Now how about we get on and play???

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Posted: 19th Feb 2011 18:55
It does look very nice, well done! I will consider buying, I just got a huge bill though so money is tight at the moment.

Gingerkid Jack - Aspiring Game Designer\3d Modeler
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Posted: 20th Feb 2011 08:51
Thanks Gingerkid.

Quote: "Nice trailer! Now how about we get on and play??"


I want to! More people need to buy so we can get some games going. It may just take a few days until things pick up. I can't wait to see what sword fighting is like with tons of people.
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Posted: 20th Feb 2011 18:50
^Someone will probably cheat ( Me ) and bring in a Thomson to kill everyone.


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Posted: 20th Feb 2011 19:40
Awesome! I hope you get many many sales!


Uncle Sam, I am very sorry I have been offline for about a week, I have sent the email you needed

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Is the master server down?


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Quote: "Uncle Sam, I am very sorry I have been offline for about a week, I have sent the email you needed"


No worries man! That's ok. Thanks for sending it.

Quote: "Is the master server down?"


It's up now. It must have reset.
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Posted: 21st Feb 2011 13:06 Edited at: 21st Feb 2011 13:07
Great that you got this finished! I don't know if you're interested or not, but I made a different logo for you (no offense, but I thought your current one looked a bit outdated)

Here, Don't worry about credit or anything if you use it



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Uncle Sam
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Posted: 21st Feb 2011 17:26
Very cool! Thanks man.
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np, glad you like it

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Posted: 22nd Feb 2011 03:29
Just a question for your potential buyers: do you feel you need a demo before you want to buy?
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I would just post gameplay videos\testimonials.
Which I would be glad to write a testimonial for it once I get a chance to test it out.

BTW when will you be on MSN?

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Hmm, good idea. Thanks. I think I might be able to put together a demo too. It will be the training mode that's not included right now. I could then add it to the full version in a future update.

On MSN now.
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Hey all,

Keep checking back on this page. I have a major surprise to show you within the next couple of days. Just thought I'd tell you in advance so you don't miss it.

Sam
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Quote: "Never thought I'd see this day"


Me too, rotfl.

Also i would wish to buy the game, but it's not on my pocket etc.

Still, i'd wish to see it free. You could give the ones who have paid for their versions member status. You know, more of cool features etc. Or atleast give a free month trial

Till then i advice you to get better animations, and add blood
People just don't like games today without blood and gore. Also slow down players, they seem to be super-fast to me, which comes irrealistic.

But after that, the game looks amazing . I hope you'll earn much on it.

Limit's of this sig are really low o_o 200 characters and i can have only 2 carriage-returns ..:..:..
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Thanks, and thanks for the suggestions.

If you feel like the game is not "on your pocket" right now, stick around, as I am going to post something that should fix that (see post above). Hopefully that will be today.
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Quote: " Hopefully that will be today."


Hopefully

Limit's of this sig are really low o_o 200 characters and i can have only 2 carriage-returns ..:..:..
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Posted: 24th Feb 2011 01:18 Edited at: 24th Feb 2011 01:43
That hope has been fulfilled.

First, I'm pleased to present the new website design (thanks to Blobby 101). Check it out! (you might need to refresh the page after it loads to clear the old website from the cache)

www.indimasters.com

Secondly, in order to start filling up the servers, I'm giving the opportunity for you all to get the game at only $5 a copy! I'm only going to do this for a certain number sales, so hurry while it's still there; this is not a permanent price.



Take advantage of this offer today, and let's get some battles going!
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Website looks good but the main background is kinda ugly (no offense) It looks to tacky but the top looks very good!

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Ah, thanks for letting me know. I was not sure exactly how present I wanted the background to be. I faded it more so it should be better now.
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Ah yes! Now it fits! Before I felt like I was looking at a store back in the 80's

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Posted: 24th Feb 2011 05:29
5 dollars eh? If that offer is still available next month I will definately buy and just hope my net is strong enough!
I hope you get many sales now!
How are you advertising? Just to us at tgc?
I think with advertising this game could become the next big thing!
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I am sorry but too be fair, 5$ is basicly what i would pay for this kind of game.
30$.. thats quiet a lot for this kind of quality, especially considering i can get most high quality indie games for 40 approx.
I am sorry, i just feel the pricing is way off for what its worth imo. especially considering the amount of players..


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Thanks to those who supported today by ordering Time front.

Quote: "5 dollars eh? If that offer is still available next month I will definately buy and just hope my net is strong enough!
I hope you get many sales now!
How are you advertising? Just to us at tgc?
I think with advertising this game could become the next big thing!"


I'm using Google Adwords and other means to get the word out. Thanks for your support. I can't promise it will be available next month, though, because after a certain number of sales I am putting the price back.

Quote: "I am sorry but too be fair, 5$ is basicly what i would pay for this kind of game.
30$.. thats quiet a lot for this kind of quality, especially considering i can get most high quality indie games for 40 approx.
I am sorry, i just feel the pricing is way off for what its worth imo. especially considering the amount of players."


Thank you for your input. I'm always trying to improve the game to get it to the quality people expect today. If you have any suggestions on how to improve the game, please email them to me at info (at) indimasters (dot) com and I will check them out.
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Quote: "I am sorry but too be fair, 5$ is basicly what i would pay for this kind of game."


5$ is too less for this kind of game, until there will be people on the server, it should be ( i didn't play it but im shooting there ) 15$.

Limit's of this sig are really low o_o 200 characters and i can have only 2 carriage-returns ..:..:..
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Great news! My game got accepted onto the major site, moddb.com (click the banner below to go to my page):

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Hey, the game says I need to update before I can play, where can i get the update from?

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It should open a web page when you try to refresh the server list.

If for some reason it didn't, go to www.indimasters.com/updates.html.
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Posted: 25th Feb 2011 11:03 Edited at: 25th Feb 2011 11:12
ah,I get an error running the new version, It says "Failed to Open ZIP" and then "File block is invalid or does not exist"

edit: I got past that by uninstalling, completely deleting what was left and then reinstalling, but now whenever I enter my product key it crashes with "Could not find path at line 99"

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