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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Maze Craze - Fun 2D game by Wreckedcarzz

« Last post by wreckedcarzz on April 27, 2007, 02:31 AM »

Hi everyone,
As I know FileFront is NOT the best place to upload files for distribution, but it was a temporary setup and mouser has very kindly offered to setup a webpage for Maze Craze so that it will be easier for everyone. I have (just) tested my AHK Maze Craze updater script and it does work, so it should be working and able to update so everyone doesn't have to go searching the forums/webpage.
Currently I am not working on anything but new levels, a level "creator" for people wanting to make levels and give them to me to implement them, and minimum system requirements (the new part of the readme).
-Brandon

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Maze Craze - Fun 2D game by Wreckedcarzz

« Last post by wreckedcarzz on April 26, 2007, 01:17 AM »

I ran into the same popup getting a file from FileFront a day or two after uploading the PC2 and realized that unless your going to be a FileFront member it will annoy you to death, so I will have to find a new location that DOESN'T bug people
Sorry for the inconvenience everyone,
-Brandon

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Maze Craze - Fun 2D game by Wreckedcarzz

« Last post by wreckedcarzz on April 24, 2007, 07:43 PM »

If anyone is interested, the finalized version 2.0 is available here
http://files.filefro...34308;/fileinfo.html
not much has changed, but there are now system requirements (rough estimates), troubleshooting options (down to going all-out to fix anything) and I have updated the readme in general.
Please enjoy this (HOPEFULLY) bug-free release!
-Brandon

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Maze Craze - Fun 2D game by Wreckedcarzz

« Last post by wreckedcarzz on April 23, 2007, 06:53 PM »

OK everyone this is your LAST CHANCE to submit any bugs for the 2.0 RC2 release before it is finalized and the 2.0 version is officially available! PLEASE POST ANYTHING YOU KNOW ABOUT THAT IS A BUG/ERROR/PROBLEM HERE! Even a confusing or incomplete description will help, because I want to ensure that 2.0 is 100% perfect!
Thanks all!
-Brandon

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Maze Craze - Fun 2D game by Wreckedcarzz

« Last post by wreckedcarzz on April 20, 2007, 11:55 PM »

OK, Maze Craze Release Candidate 2 has been uploaded to FileFront and is available by going here: http://files.filefro...97951;/fileinfo.html
If anyone has any questions, bugs, ideas, things that should be added/changed/removed or anything else just post whatever it is here and I will look over it and answer it, fix it, possibly add it/change it/remove it or whatever else.
Enjoy (as I don't think there any any bugs, basically just play with it this time),
-Brandon

Edit: It has come to my attention that the primary graphics designer of Maze Craze (Walt Winstel) has decided to drop out (to more of a here and there/part-time type of help) from the project to pursue another that he is working on himself. The good news is that the 2.0 release is complete (as far as I know) but the bad news is that I can't make much graphical improvements myself, as I don't have the tools or the skills to work on graphical things (the initial release proved that). If anyone from the forum could help me out it would keep the graphics improving, as I have VERY little experience with any editing program other then Microsoft Paint and a little Paint .Net.
Thanks all,
-Brandon

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Maze Craze - Fun 2D game by Wreckedcarzz

« Last post by wreckedcarzz on April 16, 2007, 01:07 AM »

Update of where files for Maze Craze will be available...
I will now be hosting the Maze Craze files on FileFront. I will always put links to the files so they can still be downloaded from here, but now I won't have to worry about the file size restrictions on the forum. Also I have found the original first ever version of Maze Craze (the very first version and very first level) so if anyone would like to see what started this, feel free to PM me. Please note that it is a large file (5MB+) so that may not be worth it.
-Brandon

Just some info- I have purchased Game Maker Pro and Walt Winstel (graphics designer) is preparing the introduction movie. I am not certain when 2.0 will be complete due to the fact that the tutorial backgrounds are still incomplete and I (obviously) do not want to release a half-complete game.

WOW! I have to give a HUGE THANKS to everyone who donated for the project, as I have collected an amazing $52.05 credits!!!!!!! Honestly I didn't think I would get any more then $15 total from everyone as I did not believe it was that popular!!! I am hoping to have the full version of Game Maker (http://www.gamemaker.nl) in 30 days, however I have PMed mouser in request to get the $25 ASAP to get the new features in quickly.

OK, complete update as the last 2 days I have been working on this 100%. I have added a few more major features, updated the tutorial, updated the Main Menu, added more levels, updated the documentation, made a new menu system, and the introduction video is about 50% complete! (this may not sound like much, but it was more works than it seems) Unfortunately, I ran into a problem right before I was going to upload "RC1", as I decided to run a crash course test of the new things, and found that the main menu did not work and the tutorial needed emergency help. I am now at Maze Craze 2.0 RC2 "Night Edition" and am simply waiting for the new backgrounds and another ball for a new special feature (its a secret, and may or may not be of use, but testing nor setup of it has completed). Basically if you don't mind the tutorial being Out-Of-Order, the game is complete for the 2.0 release! I have attempted to attach the newest version, however it failed . I will try to find another location to host it at for the time being.
-Brandon

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Maze Craze - Fun 2D game by Wreckedcarzz

« Last post by wreckedcarzz on April 16, 2007, 12:29 AM »

OK, I'll check back in a few minutes as well as tomorrow (my time) and see what the majority is (the topic isn't exactly popular, but nonetheless). Also, what should be done now (top priority)? Single player levels, single player enemies, larger levels, more two player levels, or something else?
-Brandon

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Maze Craze - Fun 2D game by Wreckedcarzz

« Last post by wreckedcarzz on April 15, 2007, 11:05 PM »

OK guys I need input here as I think MC 2.0 will be done and uploaded on Monday...
Should Maze Craze keep the new "Bonus" levels or should I just get rid of them?
PERSONALLY, I think I should trash them as there isn't really a purpose, and 2.0 features new levels (working on now), and it is simply a waste of time, effort and space.
Please post your opinion!
Thanks!
-Brandon

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Maze Craze - Fun 2D game by Wreckedcarzz

« Last post by wreckedcarzz on April 15, 2007, 02:56 AM »

OK cool. Just refreshed FF and saw all the smileys and went "WHOA!"
I am hoping to have the new backgrounds done soon, but my friend Walt (graphics for MC) hasn't had time lately. I am *hoping* to have the final up on...well, sometime this week

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Maze Craze - Fun 2D game by Wreckedcarzz

« Last post by wreckedcarzz on April 15, 2007, 01:04 AM »

OK, just a quick update to let everyone know what I am doing
OK, could not find out the cause of the dropping ball problem and gladly accepted Deozann's assistance in repairing it.
THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN ELIMINATED AND THE CONTROL SYSTEM IN BEING FINALIZED!!!
Also I have been working to get some new non-mspaint backgrounds for the Main Menu and tutorial levels (kindly provided by Walter Winstel, as stated in the information). and I have been trying to create an updater for Maze Craze via AutoHotKey (unsuccessfully, but it is a work in progress).
That is all for now,
-Brandon

Updated download available below - control needs final tweaks and there are other minor things (ie the final tut backgrounds and updating the Main Menu background), however I think that everyone here has a right to evaluate this version as I was planning to have it out on Wednesday. Please enjoy the new "Windows Vista Ready" graphics
Post bugs (I don't know of any, just minor graphical updates) and flaws here, as always. Also PLEASE vote in the poll at the top of the page- as far as I know the new sprites work correctly with no problems.

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Maze Craze - Fun 2D game by Wreckedcarzz

« Last post by wreckedcarzz on April 14, 2007, 12:57 AM »

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Post New Requests Here / IDEA: Program to automaticly paste text into a window

« Last post by wreckedcarzz on April 14, 2007, 12:55 AM »

Basicly what the title is, just a small program or script designed to paste text into a window at the press of a hotkey (Ctrl + 1 or something basic). I need it for clearing up IM's and other various programs (being a teen, "POS" occurs quite often ).
-Brandon

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General Software Discussion / Re: Must-have apps in the System tray?

« Last post by wreckedcarzz on April 12, 2007, 09:45 PM »

Off topic a bit...

Windows Security Alert (i'd like to get rid of this, but can't...)

-lanux128 (March 14, 2006, 08:50 PM)

Actually you can get rid of that annoying shield...
Open it up and click on the last option in the left hand side's little box, and uncheck all the boxes (3 of them). Ta-da!

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Living Room / Re: What Programs Run In Your System Tray?

« Last post by wreckedcarzz on April 12, 2007, 09:36 PM »

Off topic a bit...

The oh-so-damn-useful unplug-stuff thingie (which i never use).

-jgpaiva (April 12, 2007, 07:24 PM)

Your referring to the Safely Remove Hardware icon. Unless you have a "permanent" thing like an external drive or DVD drive that you never turn off or unplug, you actually should be using this lol...

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Living Room / Re: poll: how old are you?

« Last post by wreckedcarzz on April 12, 2007, 01:32 AM »

Wow only 4 people in the 1-17 range (including myself). I figured there would be more

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Living Room / Re: What Programs Run In Your System Tray?

« Last post by wreckedcarzz on April 12, 2007, 01:27 AM »

Old topic but figured I would post anyways...
I usually only have Gaim (now Pidgin) and LaunchBar Commander running in the taskbar notification bay. I use TrayIt! and have FF and Thunderbird in there when they are open, but thats about it (I gave up on startup applications a while ago). I don't run much because playing games that require more CPU speed then you have doesn't mix with running lots of programs too.

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Maze Craze - Fun 2D game by Wreckedcarzz

« Last post by wreckedcarzz on April 11, 2007, 01:05 AM »

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Maze Craze - Fun 2D game by Wreckedcarzz

« Last post by wreckedcarzz on April 07, 2007, 03:06 PM »

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Maze Craze - Fun 2D game by Wreckedcarzz

« Last post by wreckedcarzz on April 07, 2007, 02:57 PM »

Sorry all
I have read and tried almost every idea that I find, and get most of them working and added. And I do know that I occasionally say that I fix something only to find that it still hasn't been fixed. Sorry about that. This is the first time I have given out a program that I am serious about and stuck behind it, and I am trying to keep it that way. I really am sorry if I made anyone mad or anything. Mouser, I did look at the games that you posted for ideas, and will take another look at them and most likely download them and see how they work.

But otherwise, here is kind of an update.
I am working at it right now trying to get it to work correctly and not drop to a speed where it cannot be brought back up. I am working at it and am trying things like decreasing the gravity, increasing the acceleration, and increasing the maximum speed. I still cannot get it to stop though but I will keep trying different things. The problem is that I am learning the new way that it is setup and not sure of myself. I cannot decrease the gravity much more or otherwise it doesn't do much, so I think the acceleration and maximum speed options are my best bet of fixing it. Also, I will try to get the spacebar working to where it gradually slows the ball down, as that may work to correct the problem.
Thanks everyone.
-Brandon

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Maze Craze - Fun 2D game by Wreckedcarzz

« Last post by wreckedcarzz on April 07, 2007, 02:46 AM »

I did in fact look at them, hence the new game mode. However I am working to get the spacebar to gradually slow the ball down, so that the ball doesn't go insane and fly down and it feels better. I am aware that it is annoying to have the ball above the tutorial, however that is the idea because new players don't know how to play, so the ball falls onto the tutorial where they then learn how to control the ball.

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Maze Craze - Fun 2D game by Wreckedcarzz

« Last post by wreckedcarzz on April 07, 2007, 02:33 AM »

OK,
a small update this time, simply addressing the gravity/acceleration a bit, as well as FINALLY FIXING THE LOADING SYSTEM!!! Use the LOAD folder in the Main Menu to load your progress (the game automatically saves for you)!
Hope you all enjoy this new update, and hope it works better then the last.
Comments/suggestions/etc are welcome and requested as always!
-Brandon
---Edit: Updated it again one last time.---

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Maze Craze - Fun 2D game by Wreckedcarzz

« Last post by wreckedcarzz on April 05, 2007, 05:57 PM »

Yes, I am playing through it right now and am noticing that also. Maybe a change of the gravity?
I lightened the gravity a bit and it now slows it down, but not enough to stop/reverse back up. I just also tried to make it when you hit the spacebar, it gradually slows down instead of instantly halting, but I forgot about the new variables and it didn't work. I will keep trying a couple ideas.

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Maze Craze - Fun 2D game by Wreckedcarzz

« Last post by wreckedcarzz on April 05, 2007, 05:28 PM »

Hello everyone!
(Quick Note: This new Maze Craze version is now 2.0 Beta 3 because of a large number of vast improvements over the last version)

OK, I am EXTREMELY happy to announce that the ACCELERATION and SMOOTH BALL MOVEMENT features that were requested are NOW WORKING! This was made possible only by Deozaan who volunteered his time to fix the issue. I did nothing with the acceleration (as far as getting it working correctly) and I give him 100% credit! OK, for those of you interested in trying the new version, here are the new features (download at bottom, as always!):

(Also please note that the Main Menu background has NOT been updated- it will be in the next release)
Working acceleration
Working ball physics
Corrected data for the Player
New tutorial (not complete!!!)
All PRIMARY levels are in 800x600 resolution (if this is a problem I can make a special version for those of you running old OSs/old graphics cards)
Fixed the speed of acceleration (was too fast I felt - now slowed down)
Increased the size of levels (object width apart from each other) for easier navigation while getting used to the new ball movement
Updated help file
New Button to detonate mines
Updated Main Menu
New mode semi-functioning
Load option at main menu (may or may not work - please post and tell me if you even use the save/load options)
Updated/fixed level 16
Buttons in 2 player mode will now delete
2 Player level select screen fixed
Disabled the Report A Bug option in the Help area (will not work as of current)

Download: Go down for new version

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Maze Craze - Fun 2D game by Wreckedcarzz

« Last post by wreckedcarzz on April 02, 2007, 08:51 PM »

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Maze Craze - Fun 2D game by Wreckedcarzz

« Last post by wreckedcarzz on April 02, 2007, 06:38 PM »

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