Author Topic: Maze Craze - Fun 2D game by Wreckedcarzz (Read 117,140 times)

wreckedcarzz · « **Reply #100 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:03 PM »

OK the new version is now available via the updater and the site download page.
Here are a few problems with the new release, in no order.
~~-The Player Assistant function is still failing, creating anywhere from 3-10+ of itself when the key is pressed.~~
~~-The new levels are no matching up with each other (end of level x doesn't match start of level y).~~
-The new levels have NOT been tested AT ALL. Expect problems.
~~-The main menu page shows the 2.0.0 release version and date.~~
-The system requirements are incorrect.
-I need to update the help file.

I am addressing these now, so I may update it again in the next day or two.

Other then that (in my opinion, long) list of problems, the game is looking good.
-Brandon

Edit: 5 problems have been addressed, and the site will be updated with Beta 3 in the next day or two. I simply ask that someone test the new levels for problems; they have been looked over and there are no apparent problems, but please send any in.

Edit 2: Also check out the site, I redid a couple parts and Walt Winstel (head graphics developer) made some really good looking graphics for it. It is also now 100% dial-up friendly

Loki15 · « **Reply #101 on:** May 25, 2007, 04:49 AM »

Hi everyone, as you may or may not know im Walt Winstel, the lead graphics designer. I now took over the role of website designer, hehe, so many roles, so little time. With summer here, I decided to start some new stuff, and the website is one of the problems I assesed. With Brandon (wreckedcarzz) only working in MsPaint I figured the site needed an update, so hopefully, here is the future plan, its not coded yet, but will be eventually.

mouser · « **Reply #102 on:** May 25, 2007, 05:26 AM »

Welcome walt, glad to see you here

Loki15 · « **Reply #103 on:** May 25, 2007, 07:01 AM »

Ty mouser.

wreckedcarzz · « **Reply #104 on:** May 26, 2007, 07:47 PM »

OK, I have looked over the new version and am going to call it official as I don't see any bugs and it looks a lot better then the last version. Walt created a nice new site that is going up with the 2.1 game version and it goes along with the color theme. I myself think it looks good, its a great change from the things I was able to do and it just seems to fit. Level 25 and higher go to the maximum 1024x768 resolution, and they are a lot easier to navigate then the levels before them.
I hope everyone enjoys this one, the next one might have a new color theme, but will have at least 50 levels (and more 2 player ones, too).
-Brandon

wreckedcarzz · « **Reply #105 on:** May 30, 2007, 06:47 AM »

Hi again everyone,
Just wondering if anyone has tried the new version yet. I haven't had the time to work on the game itself, but have been working on the site and other things. Also...just for a little competition, do you think an online scoreboard would be interesting or challenge each other? Not sure how I would set it up but it's possible.
OH, before I forget, I need to mention that you should press Numpad 5 somewhere in one of the levels when you have time...the Numpad arrow keys control what appears

-Brandon

mouser · « **Reply #106 on:** May 30, 2007, 04:42 PM »

i enjoy it a lot.

i think the website needs a bit of work.
first, it needs a screenshot or 4 on the main page.

and i think the download links should be clear normal links, like people are used to.

wreckedcarzz · « **Reply #107 on:** May 30, 2007, 07:00 PM »

OK, yea I agree the website isn't at all great, but I am working on it with rough HTML and mspaint (update is due soon though). Also wondering what would look good for a color scheme for the next release (2.2 will probobly be the last with this color scheme unless enough people like it). Any ideas?
-Brandon

mouser · « **Reply #108 on:** May 30, 2007, 07:23 PM »

i think the way the save game could use some improvement.
it's nice how it autosaves progress.
but a new player might not realize it, and might think they have to keep restarting from begining.
and if you make the mistake of pressing 1player you erase your past save game.

maybe the game should ALWAYS resume from where they left off (ie get rid of load option on main screen and always do a load if they select 1 player). and instead of Load option put at bottom "restart from first level" or "clear save same" or just let user delete the save game if they want to restart since most will not want to.

wreckedcarzz · « **Reply #109 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:47 PM »

OK, yea I didn't think about that when I made the autosave feature...I will try have it in the next update (after I get my new PC up and running, so it may be delayed a bit longer then I would prefer). Never did think about that...thanks.
-Brandon

wreckedcarzz · « **Reply #110 on:** June 12, 2007, 03:34 AM »

Hey all,
Not much going on with Maze Craze lately - in converting to my new computer I (conveniently) left the whole game on the other computer, so I have to find time to get that set back up and all...
Check out the final version of the website and give some feedback (please!). I think it fits well with the entire theme of the game, but thats just my opinion.
Thanks all,
-Brandon

P.S.: I *think* I FINALLY got the confirmation e-mail for Game Maker Pro - I am not sure so don't get your hopes up just yet.

mouser · « **Reply #111 on:** June 12, 2007, 03:47 AM »

i like the new website design a lot.

wreckedcarzz · « **Reply #112 on:** June 16, 2007, 07:53 AM »

Thanks mouser - I think it turned out pretty good.

Well after taking out the old hard drive with Maze Craze on it, installing it into my new PC and attempting to copy the files I located the files already on my current hard drive (DOH!). So I will resume working on that soon. I was kinda worried I would have to reprogram the whole game. Phew

Right now I am just going to work on getting 50 single player levels, about 25 2 player levels and fixing up the Player Assistant a bit. Any other ideas I will gladly take (as always).
-Brandon

wreckedcarzz · « **Reply #113 on:** June 18, 2007, 10:51 PM »

Exciting post here - I had (finally) gotten Game Maker Pro so I have continued work on Maze Craze. 2.2 will be released later today as an edit to this post, so refresh, and refresh often (I am finishing it off as you read this). The main aim of 2.2 is to reduce lag, update small spelling errors ans such, and improve the loading speed and file size. It removes a couple bugs, many interface bugs, updates the Help Center, the Main Menu (new names also), makes itself more user-friendly, has a little better graphics, a new 2 player level (yes, just one, but like I said the aim of this one is to reduce/remove lag so other versions will not have problems), new system requirements/recomendations, updated help file, new icon, and a few unspecified fixes (full list in the readme). I hope everyone enjoys it - we are already worknig on new levels, new graphics and I have plans for tuning the Player Assistant (the Num 5 key deploys, Num pad arrow keys control, for those who don't know).
Thanks everyone,
-Brandon

Darwin · « **Reply #114 on:** June 18, 2007, 11:13 PM »

Quote

update small spelling errors ans such

Like this one?

wreckedcarzz · « **Reply #115 on:** June 19, 2007, 12:32 AM »

Yea I brought that up in an IM with Walt (graphics designer) and forgot the post lol - ill leave it for laughs

wreckedcarzz · « **Reply #116 on:** June 19, 2007, 01:18 AM »

~~OK I am uploading the new file in about 10 minutes~~ - those of you with updaters can run those and everyone else just head to http://mazecraze.dcisv.com/ and click the button with the beg red ball

Hope everyone enjoys it - (this is a highly recommended update; EXTREMEMLY so for those with slow/low-end computers)
-Brandon

Update: The game is up - ENJOY!
Update 2: Just FYI, I added the Vista Orb in the Intro screen because it looks similar in size and (obviously) shape to Maze Craze's, I made this version on Vista (testing to see if there are any problems) and to get the word out to anyone out of the loop about Vista (not really for people here at DC, but I spread this to everyone I can, so it helps them out - clicking it takes you to the Vista site).

mouser · « **Reply #117 on:** June 19, 2007, 02:34 AM »

one of the most important keys in the game is the spacebar -- i know people shouldnt skip the tutorial, but people always have, from the days of the caveman.

so i suggest that on the first level or start screen you show some text saying "remember -- hit the spacebar to stop the ball's movement!"

ps.
bug that's been in several versions -- sometimes when you first click single player or load button it doesn't do anything.

mouser · « **Reply #118 on:** June 19, 2007, 02:39 AM »

ps for all new players -- level 6 is where things get interesting

!
how many levels are there in total?

wreckedcarzz · « **Reply #119 on:** June 19, 2007, 03:10 AM »

There are 36 I believe - I am going to update the icon with a much better one now so when I do I will check the number.
OK, I will see about adding the spacebar reminder into the Main Menu (and rearranging it also so people READ IT - you know who you are

)
Also, I am aware of the button failure, but I can't fix it

- just keep clicking until it works.

Update: Or what about if you don't have a savegame (or an up-to-date one) you are REQUIRED to run the tutorial? At least give you some practice before going out (or into) the maze.

Update 2: IMPORTANT! IF YOU DOWNLOADED A NEW VERSION EARLIER TODAY PLEASE USE THE NEW 2.2.1 FROM THE SITE - it fixes the tutorial (it seems I need one of my own to train myself keep track of everything that I do

)

mouser · « **Reply #120 on:** June 19, 2007, 03:33 AM »

level 12 is just plain cruel

wreckedcarzz · « **Reply #121 on:** June 19, 2007, 03:37 AM »

12...12 12...oh yes...

Wait till the last level - if someone beats that they deserve a big platinum medal and about $100,000

mouser · « **Reply #122 on:** June 19, 2007, 04:03 AM »

i beat it, thank god levels 13-15 give you a break for some fun.

mouser · « **Reply #123 on:** June 19, 2007, 04:07 AM »

you should change the pole to ask the highest level anyone has gotten up to.

Grorgy · « **Reply #124 on:** June 19, 2007, 04:09 AM »

thatd just be embarrassing for some of us mouser