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[Interrupt]

I could not reach the key, because the hero can not jump. 

That key is reachable, turn around and find the nearby ladder to go down a level, then find the other stairs that go back up to where the key is

[UncleDec]

Heh. I just went there, but accidentally pressed the Escape  We ought to do that when you press the F4 (not F) window set to FULL screen.

[Interrupt]

Heh. I just went there, but accidentally pressed the Escape  We ought to do that when you press the F4 (not F) window set to FULL screen.

Are you still getting that problem where instead of loading the savegame it just displays a black window the second time you launch?

[UncleDec]

Yep. I opened the door and went downstairs, where he met a blue creature, and he killed me. Gameplay is damn exciting. Need urgent online multiplayer.

[Caran Elmoth]

Same problem with the savegame here (except that it doesn't show a black window, it just crashes to desktop). Otherwise, wonderful atmosphere (like the colors very much). I will play it more thoroughly later. Just one niptick: I think we all have seen oryx sprites almost everywhere around; if you could manage to draw some simple original sprites, it would add tons of personality to the game .

Cheers!

[Interrupt]

I've got some new sprites in the works which are definitely Oryx inspired but sometimes you have to stand on the shoulders of giants

Cutpurse


Druid


Mage


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[UncleDec]

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Mixture of VVVVVV and creeper? 

[Caran Elmoth]

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MoonManMonster?

[Interrupt]

Updated the lighting system today to support more dynamic lights, due to another change: letting the mages use magic!

Rounding a corner and getting a magic missile in the face is just as awesome as I'd hoped it would be, brought back some roguelike memories of being wary when peeking into a room. Those projectiles can also hit, and kill, other monsters which is technically a bug but is cool enough in action to be a feature.

Next up is fleshing out the monster abilities, I need to come up with a data driven system to let druids summon animals, mages to teleport, etc...

As part of that I'll also need to figure out which stats the player and monsters should have. Right now all the combat is driven based on the items you acquire, even leveling up via increasing your health permanently through a potion. This is fun and simple enough but doesn't allow for multiple player classes. I'm thinking of keeping it simple and having three or four stats, like Dexterity (speed / accuracy), Health, Magic, & Strength - that should allow for the main archetypes like warriors, magic users, and archers.

[UncleDec]

Online Multiplayer! Make online multiplayer!

[Pirate]

Haha, I love the new sprite style :D
I am a huge fan of oryx/oddball sprites and have also made my own version mainting a strong basis kinda like yours. I hope to keep seeing these sprite styles remain a heavy influence for years to come


Btw game is coming a long nicely, I will definitely be following your progress.

[Interrupt]

Online Multiplayer! Make online multiplayer!

Maybe someday, have alot of work to do first before I get to that point though. Firstly would like to get in the class system and overworld, and find out why it's not saving right on Windows and Android.

[UncleDec]

And dungeon generator. 

[Interrupt]

Updated the playable alpha with the latest progress: Delver Alpha 3-20-12

• Player / monster leveling system
• Balance tweaks
• Themed dungeon floors - only affects monster spawns for now
• New monsters: spiders, skeletons, mages
• Revamped some dungeon floors, added a new floor
• Levels now are created only when first needed, not at game start
• Monster attack animations
• Monster respawning

[keoni29]

Gotta check it out! If only I had some more spare time