sswift:
I really value your comments.
In some sort of order,
- Music is v. low quality to reduce download size.
- Unsure how to pause music channel while tabbed out of program, will look into it.
- Agreed menus need some work !
- Not sure about the game modes (beginner, etc) but am thinking of having a 'tutorial' level where there are pop-ups to better explain the idea of sailing.
- I've tried different wind indicators on some testers and this one was favourite. In the full game the wind speed varies (as well as direction) and the arrow's animation reflects this. Agan might need to look at it some more.
- Shadows: The terrain is a mesh with a home grown LOD implemented. The shadows are towel type, horribly inefficient and the cause of much heartache. Money is tight otherwise would have considered your system - although i have made large use of the texture package i purchased from you.
Thanks for your time.
LineOf7s:
Glad you are doing OK, thanks for the quick heads up for people - should have done that myself i guess !
Come to think of it, when have i ever read a help file for a new game ?!
The Simsail simulator uses two control devices connecdted to a single PC, so is Multiplayer in that respect.
True LAN / Internet multiplayer is being worked on at the moment as an add-on.
cheers,
Funky Frank
[EDIT}
Missed your post Becky, crossed with each other :
Cheers for trying it out (how do you find the time?).
Race length is limited in the demo, no upper limit in the full game so endurance is an option.
The AI have been toned down because people couldn't beat them - maybe i need to tone them up again!
Had thought of a player customisation section for colours etc but ran out of time really.
Also had the possibility of sponsorship from some clothing / hardware manufacturers for in game branding but again ran out of time.
Looking forward to yur next torny!
cheers
Funky Frank
[/EDIT]
I really value your comments.
In some sort of order,
- Music is v. low quality to reduce download size.
- Unsure how to pause music channel while tabbed out of program, will look into it.
- Agreed menus need some work !
- Not sure about the game modes (beginner, etc) but am thinking of having a 'tutorial' level where there are pop-ups to better explain the idea of sailing.
- I've tried different wind indicators on some testers and this one was favourite. In the full game the wind speed varies (as well as direction) and the arrow's animation reflects this. Agan might need to look at it some more.
- Shadows: The terrain is a mesh with a home grown LOD implemented. The shadows are towel type, horribly inefficient and the cause of much heartache. Money is tight otherwise would have considered your system - although i have made large use of the texture package i purchased from you.
Thanks for your time.
LineOf7s:
Glad you are doing OK, thanks for the quick heads up for people - should have done that myself i guess !
Come to think of it, when have i ever read a help file for a new game ?!
The Simsail simulator uses two control devices connecdted to a single PC, so is Multiplayer in that respect.
True LAN / Internet multiplayer is being worked on at the moment as an add-on.
cheers,
Funky Frank
[EDIT}
Missed your post Becky, crossed with each other :
Cheers for trying it out (how do you find the time?).
Race length is limited in the demo, no upper limit in the full game so endurance is an option.
The AI have been toned down because people couldn't beat them - maybe i need to tone them up again!
Had thought of a player customisation section for colours etc but ran out of time really.
Also had the possibility of sponsorship from some clothing / hardware manufacturers for in game branding but again ran out of time.
Looking forward to yur next torny!
cheers
Funky Frank
[/EDIT]