Vault Dweller said:
GhanBuriGhan said:
- How are the combat sounds (I assume its not just music in game?), could we get some samples?
We don't have them. Maybe yet, maybe at all.
I think that would be rather important. A game without sound effects would feel really weird, especially with this level of graphics. It's one of the things that one could probably get used to, but it will turn people off initially, and thats maybe something you want to avoid, especially since you go the demo/shareware route. It's something people will peruse the options screen and write you emails about, because its simply expected to be there.
This is a bit of a bummer, cause I realize implementing this will take considerable time. But I am a big believer in the importance of sound for creating atmosphere, and my vote would be for getting someone who can produce a solid set of combat sounds at the very least (Maybe there is someone here? The Codex seems to house a lot of talent). Or buy one of those libraries of roylty free sounds.
- Did I see some of my taunts in there?
Yep.
Cool, I'll write more then.
- The article will turn many off with all the insider jokes. Get off the Codex speak if you go public like that, this is stuff you are doing for the people who do NOT come here.
Ok, dad. I'm sorry. I won't do it again.
Just don't do it again, son. I just think it would serve you better to communicate your enthusiasm for your game, your design, and not so much your frustration with the industry at large - especially if its written in a way that people who don't follow thses discussion can not really understand (even if they should actually agree with you!)
If you are making a new dodge animation, consider keeping the present one for a poor success of for a success with a low skill level. It looks good by itself, but like an instincive reaction more than a trained combat maneuver.
Another remark: Its funny, I am the real time guy around here, but I had no problem with the slow combat animations that so many noticed. Although I agree in retrospect, speeding it up a little is a good idea, a slider would be even better.