SD Gundam - Zaku Assault [published]

[CCubbage]

Yup.... something is definately broken - can't go all the way through the level anymore.

[gevurah22]

Just retried it. The new circle system works pretty well... except that for some reason it doesn't seem to work at the beginning of the level. It only seems to be active once reaching the ship, though I have no idea why that is.

I managed to blow up an enemy white Gundam, and half of it was laying on the floor and continued shooting upwards. Also, something strange happened when I was fighting the crazy dark Gundam. I started constantly hearing the warning bell signifying that my health was low, but no matter how many times I was hit, I never blew up. After defeating that enemy, I tried to continue down the hallway but was blocked by something. I was eventually "squished" while attempting to break through whatever was blocking the way.

Starting to get the hang of avoiding the enemy's bullets, but I'm still not sure how to use the dummy properly. It's pretty fun when there's some wide open space and you can do some proper dogfighting.

Yeah, it's really rare but the health system does glitch in a weird way that you essentially become invincible. I have an idea to fix it, but we'll see.

As for the circle function not being as responsive in the beginning, its due to the proximity of the Zaku to the floaty rail. The closer it is, the less pull there is on the springs. It's all a matter of repositioning when the level is completed I suppose.

Yup.... something is definately broken - can't go all the way through the level anymore.

What exactly happens? Can you not move the Zaku after a certain point and how many times has it happened?

[CCubbage]

I just went in, played normally, and when I got a bit into the slightly inclining room (after you blow up the bridge).... you simply can't go right anymore - like the material that is attached to the piston that your dude is mounted on is blocked. I played twice and it happened both times. I'll try it again right now to see if it's still the case.

EDIT: Yup, still broken - something blocking going right in that room.

[gevurah22]

Okay, I fixed the blocks in the level and play tested them. You can reach the end of the level if you want.

I've also modified the dummy to explode if you shoot it. The dummy will release a couple bullets in multiple directions once it explodes, so now there's more of a reason to use it. I've republished the level with these changes, so if you want to you can check them out. =)

And here's a pic of the revamped White Base...



You can shoot the engines in the back out. I'm going to add another part so you can shoot the bridge, effectively disabling the White Base and allowing you to proceed to the end of the stage.

[Shadowcrazy]

wow ive missed so much hopefully my internet issue is fixed so i can be back online and checking this out....

[gevurah22]

wow ive missed so much hopefully my internet issue is fixed so i can be back online and checking this out....

That sucks. =( Hope it gets fixed soon!

Well, I've just uploaded the final beta. The core gameplay tweaks have been made, such as killing certain enemies to continue, destroying the whole White Base crew in the end to complete the level, etc.

And here some random shots I took as well...









=)

[Shadowcrazy]

thanks and it did get fixed finally...now off to play this level

[gevurah22]

Good luck! Lemme know what you think of the changes. It's probably going to be awhile before I finish this as I'm probably going to see if I can "cartoonify" the environment as much as I can. I've already completed the intro cutscene and control review sequence. All I need to finish now is the grading scale according to how fast you completed the stage and the ending sequences.

Almost there!

[Shadowcrazy]

loved the new changes...didn't see the giant zaku II s or char's head but i guess those are for later?

anyways i got #1 next to you lol (lets see how long that lasts :/) anyways its looking good and i can't wait until it's fully completed

btw unrelated note you try using the white knight chronicles DLC to make anything gundamy? (like sackboy gundam armor lol)

[gevurah22]

loved the new changes...didn't see the giant zaku II s or char's head but i guess those are for later?

anyways i got #1 next to you lol (lets see how long that lasts :/) anyways its looking good and i can't wait until it's fully completed

Yeah, those are all in the cutscenes so those will show up later. I'll let you get a run on the final product before it goes "live" so to speak. Once I finish the grading system, I'll need your help to test it out. Obviously, the grades are going to be S, A, B, C, and D with different prizes given according to your rank.

btw unrelated note you try using the white knight chronicles DLC to make anything gundamy? (like sackboy gundam armor lol)

Nah, I haven't. It's too... medieval looking to make anything decent, heh.

[Kern•]

WOAH this looks epic! HOW ON EARTH Did you make this AND Knights of the Azure Palace?

[gevurah22]

WOAH this looks epic! HOW ON EARTH Did you make this AND Knights of the Azure Palace?

Hard work? =P

Give the beta try though and tell me what you think so far. It's called SD Gundam - Zaku Survival Beta 1.2.

I'm thinking about changing the name though to SD Gundam - Zaku Battle. Any ideas?

[Kern•]

Hard work? =P

Give the beta try though and tell me what you think so far. It's called SD Gundam - Zaku Survival Beta 1.2.

I'm thinking about changing the name though to SD Gundam - Zaku Battle. Any ideas?

I would consider it an Honour but i can't I don't exactly have a PS3 ;-;

[Delirium]

I could not figure out where to go from the first battle ship did I miss something?

[gevurah22]

I could not figure out where to go from the first battle ship did I miss something?

Well, when you get close to the first battleship, a speech bubble should show up saying, "Shoot the bridge!" Obviously, once you do that, the ship's hull will explode opening a path to the next section through it. Destroy the enemies in the next section and a gate will open up. I still have yet to complete some cutscenes which make these sequences more apparent, but there's no crazy trick to moving on aside from blowing certain things up.

I would consider it an Honour but i can't I don't exactly have a PS3 ;-;

Ouch! What happened?

[Kern•]

Ouch! What happened?

Long story short i ran away check my profile for details.

[Dante95]

That Mechs are simply awesome, all the level is coming up excellently. Keep working, I'm waiting for the next beta!

[gevurah22]

Long story short i ran away check my profile for details.

Ah that sucks. Hope things work out!

That Mechs are simply awesome, all the level is coming up excellently. Keep working, I'm waiting for the next beta!

Thanks man. I'm taking my sweet time with completing this. I've been watching a lot of Gundam episodes that take place in space to help capture that feel within the level. I'll probably have to simplify a couple things with the asteroid base, but we'll see how it goes. If the level comes off really well, I'll do a continuation where you actually use the Gundam instead, shield and all. :3

I'll also have another contest giveaway to the highest scorer... a Gundam Sackboy this time! The ultimate goal is to come up with a good system that emulates fast shooting action like the good 'ol SNES/Genesis days, so hopefully I can get there with y'alls help. :3

[Shadowcrazy]

Yeah, those are all in the cutscenes so those will show up later. I'll let you get a run on the final product before it goes "live" so to speak. Once I finish the grading system, I'll need your help to test it out. Obviously, the grades are going to be S, A, B, C, and D with different prizes given according to your rank.


Nah, I haven't. It's too... medieval looking to make anything decent, heh.

you know me braddah always here to help...this grading system sounds nice and I'll be all over it as soon as possible...you have my psn and on here so message me if anything...I'll try my best to be available

free time:
tues-sat 1900-0400
sun-mon 12 or 1400-0400 (military time )

anyways there is my schedule...if I'm going to commit to anything I'll gladly be your beta guy

[gevurah22]

you know me braddah always here to help...this grading system sounds nice and I'll be all over it as soon as possible...you have my psn and on here so message me if anything...I'll try my best to be available

free time:
tues-sat 1900-0400
sun-mon 12 or 1400-0400 (military time )

anyways there is my schedule...if I'm going to commit to anything I'll gladly be your beta guy

Haha, I was in the Army nearly 5 years ago, so I totally prefer military time. Definitely good to know!

If things go okay and the wifey doesn't want to do anything tonight, I might have the grading system up by 0000 PST.