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Post by cNp on Oct 17, 2016 4:58:34 GMT -5
Hi all, As not everyone here is on the Facebook group I thought I'd start a thread here as my brother has posted a mock up of artwork for the next game from Vector Republic  Coming 2017 ... probably |
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Post by Rapetou33 on Oct 17, 2016 5:17:34 GMT -5
Yes !!! looks beautiful ! The Parsons have talent!
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Post by TrekMD on Oct 17, 2016 5:41:00 GMT -5
Niiiiiice!
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Post by hcmffm on Oct 17, 2016 8:53:37 GMT -5
When reading the subject my first thought was: "Elite Frontier! Yes!". But your "Frontier" looks also very promising. Thanks for sharing this great news, Chris. :-)
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Post by 50tbrd on Oct 17, 2016 9:40:05 GMT -5
Bob is adding some kind of 3D capibilities to the Vectrex32 Smartcart, so an Elite style game make be a possibility through that avenue.
Big Blue was very ingenious as an original game. Can't wait to see how Frontier is as another unique game.
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Post by Vectronic on Oct 20, 2016 23:56:40 GMT -5
Looks great so far. I'm wondering what type of game this will turn out to be. Can't wait to see!
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Post by cNp on Oct 21, 2016 3:48:26 GMT -5
I'm wondering what type of game this will turn out to be That makes two of us! I have some arcadey ideas to include but might make it flip screen with different locations and adventure elements... perhaps very light RPG elements too... or maybe it'll just be 2 cowboys shooting at each other from either side of a cactus/wagon! |
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Post by cNp on Jan 15, 2017 15:24:07 GMT -5
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Post by cNp on May 19, 2017 2:40:40 GMT -5
A little progress on this in 2 player mode... I think I might release this separately from Frontier and call it Outlaw Hill (Outlaw + Boot Hill  )... www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkYw0u0A_FYIt will be playable this weekend at Revival Retro Event in the UK so I should get some good feedback! |
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Post by hcmffm on May 19, 2017 8:13:49 GMT -5
Thank you for the update and the game video, Chris. Very good to read that you continue development. The gameplay reminds me of the one-on-one battles in the excellent Archon. Some ideas which might make the game and its game play even more interesting, varying, and challenging: - Obstactles (cactuses, ...) might deflect shots (--> random hits/kills which are fun and help less skilled players)
- Extra "obstacles" like a train, horse, or similar might appear and disappear (--> experienced players can make use of these extra obstacles
- Shooting on obstacles (cactuses) might destroy (or change) them.
- The "Hat" animation is quite nice; there could be an extra animation when a player won/lost.
- Cactuses might be just obstacles. In addition they might be poissonous when "touching" them.
- A bit more obstacles (cactuses, stones, ...) that provide cover from the shots
- (Useless) Extra animations like vultures on the cactuses or geckos running around. (--> adds athmosphere)
PS: Time to update your forum status to 'Developing "Frontier" ... ... ...'. 
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Post by gamezone on May 19, 2017 11:38:26 GMT -5
Like the 2 player mode. Good job.
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Post by vtk on May 19, 2017 19:28:39 GMT -5
nice one Chris, looks very smooth |
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Post by 50tbrd on May 19, 2017 19:41:25 GMT -5
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Post by Vectronic on May 19, 2017 20:22:22 GMT -5
Very Excited for this! ^__^
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Post by cNp on May 25, 2017 6:21:41 GMT -5
Thank you for the update and the game video, Chris. Very good to read that you continue development. The gameplay reminds me of the one-on-one battles in the excellent Archon. Some ideas which might make the game and its game play even more interesting, varying, and challenging: - Obstactles (cactuses, ...) might deflect shots (--> random hits/kills which are fun and help less skilled players)
- Extra "obstacles" like a train, horse, or similar might appear and disappear (--> experienced players can make use of these extra obstacles
- Shooting on obstacles (cactuses) might destroy (or change) them.
- The "Hat" animation is quite nice; there could be an extra animation when a player won/lost.
- Cactuses might be just obstacles. In addition they might be poissonous when "touching" them.
- A bit more obstacles (cactuses, stones, ...) that provide cover from the shots
- (Useless) Extra animations like vultures on the cactuses or geckos running around. (--> adds athmosphere)
PS: Time to update your forum status to 'Developing "Frontier" ... ... ...'.
Hey Helmut. Thanks for the post. Some good ideas there (some I have planned already for sure as well as different power ups). At the show someone suggested a power up so you bullets bounce off the sides, I liked that one too. Destructible cacti I have to do as a friend keeps on saying it! I have sprites on paper for a wagon and TNT and a couple other things too. Really enjoying coding this and it passes the test already of being fun and making people competitive. Much simpler than Big Blue too! |
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