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DarkAuron
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Posted: 16th Apr 2007 04:19 Edited at: 22nd Apr 2007 17:29
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This is my side project that I'm not too focused on overall, just something on the side as I work on Abscencia. So far I've basically just got an engine benchmark program, and not-so-great AI. Also until I can optimize collision between bullets and enemies, I won't add any extra special effects. At the moment I'm using vectors to check distance.

My goal with this side project was to practice object oriented programming so I can organize my code better, and I'm trying to make a game out of it without using any external media. So far it's doing alright, but lacks an actual 'game' until I have menus, scoring, player death, etc.

Use arrow keys to move, spacebar to fire, and 1-4 to change gun.

Download here!



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Aaron Miller
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Posted: 16th Apr 2007 04:32
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Looks good. I'll try it out in a few seconds...

Cheers,

-db


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Mr Tank
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Posted: 16th Apr 2007 04:35
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Looks nice. I got an error message (which i was not able to cut and paste) which reads:

Stroids: Stroids.exe - Unable To Locate Component

This application has failed to start because d3dx9_31.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.


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DarkAuron
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Posted: 16th Apr 2007 04:37 Edited at: 16th Apr 2007 04:38
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You'll probably need to update DX to a recent 9.0c version, unfortunately.
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Aaron Miller
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Works fine for me, just a couple of suggestions:
1. When shooting, the bullets should go at the same speed you are going + the normal speed of the bullets, as that would be much more realistic.

2. You shouldnt go out of bounds, and neither should the enemy.


Good work though.

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-db


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DarkAuron
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Yeah, I was going to fix/add those calculations, but I just hadn't gotten around to it yet. Theres also a de-celeration bug that causes you to move at an upwards of infinite speed that I haven't figured out yet. I'll find some time to work on those though, just been busy with work and school lately.
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Mr Tank
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Posted: 16th Apr 2007 05:48
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I managed to get it working! Tried downloading latest direct x but got some wierd error about "cabinet files". I googled the dll and downloaded it from "www.dll-files.com", (aparrently some dlls aren't standard to direct x) and it runs fine now.

Nice game. Very smooth. Nice selection of weapons. Look forward to seeing it finished.


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Milkman
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Posted: 16th Apr 2007 07:13
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Pretty cool game, runs fast. If you're interested in object oriented programming, you might want to check out my wip thread here
http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=99578&b=8

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DarkAuron
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Posted: 16th Apr 2007 07:36
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To be honest I used to hate OOP, but lately I've found it satisfying and necessary. I may take a look at that, but I'm still a bit new to OOP. Thanks.
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DarkAuron
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Posted: 22nd Apr 2007 17:30
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Enemies now have vectorized graphics, first drawn then textured as they're generated. See first post for a screenshot example.
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Mr Tank
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Posted: 22nd Apr 2007 17:41
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Nice. Are those ghosted plains?
Having the player as a pentagon like that makes it a bit to tell where you're pointing though.


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DarkAuron
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Posted: 22nd Apr 2007 23:29
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Not ghosted, just alpha transparency of 255,0,255. And yeah, I need to adjust the shape of the pentagon so the front point is extended more.
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