Sentience

Yep - those are the basic ground rules.

This means more script format changes to support vaules...

Tedious.

Morning Hairy Guy!

You gonna be available on the forums today?

Did you get any more piccies done last night? Come on dude - pull your finger out, you've **** loads to do!

Do you fancy coming round for a chat this evening? With or without beer is fine by me.

Righto,

Thinking about adding a Sentience Launcher.

Features it should include are:

*Game not kicking off unless Launcher is used
*Launcher running in background whilst Sentience is going
*If Sentience is not running, resetting the resolution
*A list of options to change before the game is run
---Sound settings
*A little doobry to set the screen res
*A little doohicky to check for updates (mint!)
*A little thing to manage:
---Templates
---High Scores
---Saved Games
*Fish! (Todays fish is Trout á la créme)
*A Script editor (that's you boyo!)
*Launching straight into last saved game (quick start)

If the launcher sets the res to 800x600 prior to game launch, theoretically the map generation will be faster...

SenLauncher trial...

Ian,

Some more buttons please:
---Run (bright)
---Running (faded)
---Update (bright)
---Options (bright)


I could also do with some form of a Sentience logo for the launcher - whatever you like really...

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SenLauncher trial...

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Lol :D Almost looks like Unreal Launcher, nice job, since when did you start designing graphics instead of Behemoth? :eek: :p

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Originally posted by Arbiter
SenLauncher trial...

Attachment: naamloos.jpg
This has been downloaded 4 time(s).

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Maybe you should make it, uhhm, better to look at ;-) (yes i know it's an early version)

How come u use 'naamloos.jpg' as a name ?
I thought i was the only one who did that...

Icheb

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Originally posted by Jotaf98


Lol :D Almost looks like Unreal Launcher, nice job, since when did you start designing graphics instead of Behemoth? :eek: :p

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I only posted it there so Behemoth could let me know what ideas he had for making it pretty in case it influenced the form layout....

As you can tell, I'm no graphic designer.... ;)

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Originally posted by Icheb


Maybe you should make it, uhhm, better to look at ;-) (yes i know it's an early version)

How come u use 'naamloos.jpg' as a name ?
I thought i was the only one who did that...

Icheb

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I used naamloos.jpg as a name in honour of you Icheb.

How would you like your name in the credits btw? As Icheb, or as your full name?

PS - do you have any further comments on the new version?

Arb :
Ever tought about making a homepage for the non vbforums people too ?

(don't know if you have one)

Btw : u asked me if i wanted 'Icheb' or something else on the creditscreen.
i was wondering if you could change it to 'Icheb - www.sebsoft.nl'
or something similair...
I really need something to show people on what i worked... ;-)
ATM the site is dutch only but i'm thinking of rebuilding it when i get PHP or a better database system to work there.

U also asked me to further comment about the new version.
I'll retest it on a new computer (a nice and clean install too).

Icheb

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Originally posted by Arbiter


I only posted it there so Behemoth could let me know what ideas he had for making it pretty in case it influenced the form layout....

As you can tell, I'm no graphic designer.... ;)

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ok, here is a idea.
I've seen only one screenshot on the forum of the current launcher, haven't installed it.


Create a dark background with a/the logo of Sentience on it in the center (topside) and place dark (random) binairy code in the background, not too dark, it must be visible.
If you like it, i'll make a 'sketch' of the idea in M$ Paint (/me has photoshop, /me just doesn't know how to operate it)

Icheb

Hehe me too, I have PSP7, GIMP, MS Photodraw, 3D Studio MAX and a lot of other programs like that, my problem is that even though I'm not that bad at drawing (I won some contests, one of them was at european level ;) ), I hate reading huge manuals, so I can't do much with them... :p

(worthless post :rolleyes: )

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Originally posted by Icheb
Arb :
Ever tought about making a homepage for the non vbforums people too ?

(don't know if you have one)

Btw : u asked me if i wanted 'Icheb' or something else on the creditscreen.
i was wondering if you could change it to 'Icheb - www.sebsoft.nl'
or something similair...
I really need something to show people on what i worked... ;-)
ATM the site is dutch only but i'm thinking of rebuilding it when i get PHP or a better database system to work there.

U also asked me to further comment about the new version.
I'll retest it on a new computer (a nice and clean install too).

Icheb

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Icheb,

I'm unwilling to put links to other peoples work within the game itself, but I shall include it in the detailed credits which reside within the documentation (currently not even begun). You may add a blurb/synopsis of your work there.

The in-game credits screen will merely contain names....

Do you wish your full name to be there?

Also, we will eventually have a homepage for non-VB-World people, but this is currently under construction. You may also place a link to your homepage there... :)

I'll look forward to hearing your comments in the G&GP forum... :)

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Originally posted by Icheb


ok, here is a idea.
I've seen only one screenshot on the forum of the current launcher, haven't installed it.


Create a dark background with a/the logo of Sentience on it in the center (topside) and place dark (random) binairy code in the background, not too dark, it must be visible.
If you like it, i'll make a 'sketch' of the idea in M$ Paint (/me has photoshop, /me just doesn't know how to operate it)

Icheb

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I imagine it will look similar to the splash screen, but as it's entirely in Behemoths hands I'll have to wait and see.... ;)

In much the same way as I don't have him coding, he doesn't have me drawing. Once he's done something, he shows me and then I comment (and vice versa). It may take many revisions of graphics (and code) before we're both happy with the outcome.

That's what's made the game so good, so far.

PS - you want to see the new main menu screen - he's done quite a funky side panel which is under review at the moment.... :)

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Originally posted by Arbiter


I imagine it will look similar to the splash screen, but as it's entirely in Behemoths hands I'll have to wait and see.... ;)

In much the same way as I don't have him coding, he doesn't have me drawing. Once he's done something, he shows me and then I comment (and vice versa). It may take many revisions of graphics (and code) before we're both happy with the outcome.

That's what's made the game so good, so far.

PS - you want to see the new main menu screen - he's done quite a funky side panel which is under review at the moment.... :)

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Ok, i'll review it... (Prepare for a large message ;))

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Originally posted by Arbiter


Icheb,

I'm unwilling to put links to other peoples work within the game itself, but I shall include it in the detailed credits which reside within the documentation (currently not even begun). You may add a blurb/synopsis of your work there.

The in-game credits screen will merely contain names....

Do you wish your full name to be there?

Also, we will eventually have a homepage for non-VB-World people, but this is currently under construction. You may also place a link to your homepage there... :)

I'll look forward to hearing your comments in the G&GP forum... :)

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Ok, this message is a bit larger than my last one.

The page doesn't have to be a link, it's just VBforums useing a option i should have turned off :rolleyes:

a blurp/synopsis ? < /me doesn't understand (i just am still bad at english :mad:)
If there is enough room in the credit screen you can make it :

Code:

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Sebastian Berm - Sebsoft

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Or something like it ;)

Since when is there a Non VB page under construction ?
Is this specially for this project or just for everyone ?

Just a question coming to mind :
You have used .ini's everywhere in the game, are you going to make a program to modify the game too ?

Icheb

Icheb,

I'll put Sebastian Berm in the credits for you - but there will be no mention of SebSoft....

There's been a web page for Sentience for AGES, but it's a bit **** 'cos neither Behemoth nor I have time to work on it...

And yes, we are going to have a program to modify all the little script files for Sentience. It's going to be Behemoths first project (he can't program in VB and this will be a good learning exercise for him).

A blurb / synopsis is basically a taster of what you're on about. A blurb is the writing on the back of a book telling you what it's about - a synopsis is a small document doing the same.

I'm going to get some work done on the launcher today - you'll be able to download the latest copy of the launcher on the website cunningly names 'launcher.exe'

Copy the contents onto the Sentience directory, overwriting as you go...

Ian,

I need a dimmed close button from you as well please... :)

I haven't posted in here for ages, so here I am.

Ben, sorry, I posted the gubbins in the wrong forums. I assume you got it ok.

Yep, I got em.

I'm still waiting for a load of graphics from you. Where are you up to with them?

Ian,

Are we still playing with the idea of the map generator?

Gaming,

If you still read this thread - have you given up with the map generator? What was the last state of play - did I need to send you anything?

I have given up the map editor, mostly due to the fact that I kept asking you for stuff for over a month, and never receved them. I don't rember what these things where though.

Oh well, sorry about that.

I'll knock one up myself then, rather than stealing your code.

How's planet wars going by the way?

The code sucks anyways. If I started it up now, I could make it 10 to 20 times as good.

Planet Wars is going good, download it if you like.

Ian,

1) Whatchoo up to tonight?
2) Sorry for giving you a load of earache when I last called
3) I called since but only got your voicemail (the call was generally to ask question 1)
4) I've just built a pine chest of drawers! Yay me!
5) Whatchoo up to tonight?

As Req....

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Originally posted by Arbiter
Updated Graphics List - you may wish to mail this home...

Animated faction logos
Monster houses Progress is being made
Monsters Progress is apparently being made
Air chassis
Sea chassis
Coloured weapons Complete :)
Weather effects (let me know how you think this may be done)
Splash sceen with integrated logo Progress made - being redrafted
Main menu background with integrated logo (lower left with space below for version number) Spec changed. Seperates to be sent this evening
Animated sensor buildings (couple of)
Animated reactor buildings (couple of)
Animated gun turrets (couple of)
Weapon effects (ranged weapons - let me know about how to do this)
Little mine pictures (for land and sea - varying amounts to denote how heavily mined things are) Progress apparently made
Mine pictures for the components screen Progress apparently made?
Ammo pictures (mostly kinetic, but some laser types for representative purposes)
More buildings (we ain't got many)
Missiles for the component screen (big nukes etc)
Some end of game screens (win/lose etc)
Interim screens for other players (faction eradicated)
Backdrop screen for each faction (to display the next player screen on top of)
Maybe think about some custom borders for each faction (around minimap etc - think of the protoss/terran/zerg game interfaces...)
Interface for main menu
Generic shield effect for buildings (animated if poss)

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Couple of Q's.

1) Did you manage to get any graphics done last night or did you go out with your Dad?

2) Would you fancy giving me a lift on Friday night (but nothing like as late a before - about 2100 or thereabouts)

3) When do you fancy a bit of a drinkin session? I'm free tonight.....

4) Ummm, I forget - but I'll post when I remember it. :)

You were all for tomorrow night, so instead of boozing then, booze now and sleep then. With a nice day off afterwards you can even have a lovely lie in.

Come on, pop round tonight - I could do with a bit of company, it does get terribly lonesome at times.....

We don't have to have a monster session, just a couple of nice beers and maybe a game of Alpha C?

It'll be nice...

Shame about Friday - it's my works do also. I'll have to try and beat a lift out of my Dad.

Let me know if and when you can post on the forums.

Is there anything remaing to discuss anyway until we get some more done on the game?

I was thinking about having some more factions and making them a bit more personable, similar to SMAC. Let's face it, we got no small measure of enjoyment out of screaming abuse at that bible thumping lunatic or the Infogrrrrl.

I'm not really feeling sufficiently eloquent to carry the game design further today anyway. I think we've reached a natural plateau and should get on with what we've got.

I'm at Rachel's tonight too (I really must grab that early night soon...:rolleyes: ), so i can't get anything done, barring ideas. Luckily however, tomorrow is my day off. :D

Just been evacuated for a fire drill :rolleyes:

its fantastically sunny, a little bit cold, but comfortable. It feels great...

Awight Dude!

It's Betties boobies night tonight - whoooo hooooo!!!!

I'm considering joining the gym at Oldham Sports Centre (fancy joining).

Given any more to moving in at mine?

What colour socks are you wearing?

Should I buy myself a Lexus IS200 for Christmas?

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Originally posted by Arbiter
Awight Dude!

It's Betties boobies night tonight - whoooo hooooo!!!!
yay!

I'm considering joining the gym at Oldham Sports Centre (fancy joining).
perhaps. I could do with something. What's it going to cost?

Given any more to moving in at mine?
only a little

What colour socks are you wearing?
you know the answer to this one -- grey.

Should I buy myself a Lexus IS200 for Christmas?
no.

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Morning dude,

Should you pop online consider the following:

1) I smell like a monkey!

2) Are you working tomorrow or do you have that day off as well
2a) If the above is answer is no, you're not working then do you fancy coming round and completing that game of SMAC?

3) Have you given any thought to more detailed factions?

4) Have you done/are doing any graphics today?

1) very nice...:rolleyes:

2) off
a) probably, however if I'm to spend time with you, I'd rather you didn't smell like a monkey...

3) sort of, but rather drew a blank...:(

4) im having a dabble as we speak :)

A couple of beers and no-one will care that I smell like a monkey!

Now.... all we need is a bath of soft cheese.....


You gonna show me what you've been up to when I pop round in a couple of hours?

Dude,

I'm dying of bored here - I might pop round in about 20-30 mins...