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[Son of Bryce]

I like the art, especially the style of the buildings.

Are you doing this by yourself?

[Jay Tholen]

Yeah, just me. 

[Jay Tholen]

3-24-2012
- Fixed a few more bugs regarding jumping.
- Website up! http://tremblingbridge.com 

[jamesprimate]

visual assets: AWESOME; music: AWESOME;  weirdness level: AWESOME; this game IS GOING TO BE AWESOME

[Jay Tholen]

Thanks James. 
I had a nasty stomach bug today so I took advantage of the time off and got a bunch done. 

3-26-2012
20% Complete!
- Created the "look" system, and all accompanying dialogue boxes/transitions.
- Added the ability to enter and exit enclosed areas.
- Finished drawing and importing all background art for the first 1/3 of the game.

[Jay Tholen]

3-27-2012
- Added a small framework for indoor lighting effects.
- Fixed a few minor cosmetic bugs.
- Started work on the backgrounds for the second section of the game.

[Jay Tholen]

3-29-2012
- Worked for 4 hours on art only for the power go out before I saved anything. Ugh. 
- Completed a few more various bits of scenery despite my coma-like state of depression (see above.)
- Fixed a big goofy bug.

[Jay Tholen]

  DESIGN QUESTION TIME 

This game has 2 small sections (essentially long boss fights) with combat. Most of the game plays like an adventure game, only with beat-em-up controls. You use the same button to look, talk, and interact with NPCs and objects as you use to attack.

Here's my quandry: Since combat is so sparse, I need a way to introduce the mechanic without it feeling awkward. The game is very story-centric, with the first half containing no fighting at all. I don't want the player to have the ability to attack when it serves no purpose. Takes you out of the experience and feels very gamey. At the same time, I don't want the combat element to come out of nowhere and slap the player in the face. Any ideas?

[Jay Tholen]

Since nobody replied, I resolved my own problem. SO THERE.   

4-13-12
- Finishing background art.
- Starting animated backgrounds. Little environment enhancing things like stray cats, stuff blowing in the wind, etc.

[johnki]

Ah damn, I meant to reply to that. :p

Anyways, since that window of opportunity has passed, I'll just say that this is currently one of my most anticipated games. It's looking really original, and has some great art. 

[Jay Tholen]

Ah damn, I meant to reply to that. :p

Anyways, since that window of opportunity has passed, I'll just say that this is currently one of my most anticipated games. It's looking really original, and has some great art. 

Thanks! :0)

I wanted to make sure that my ambitions with the generative music engine would pan out in MMF's Flash exporter, so I did this little experiment here: http://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=25731.0

4-24-2012
- Things have been slow lately due to the link up yonder, but I did manage to finish most of the remaining background art. Still a TON of animations to complete. Then it's on to the meaty bits.

[Jay Tholen]

5-8-2012

Decided to destroy my deadline. Started a new job, and realized that I would've sacrificed vision for timeliness had I stayed on target. Working on more art today as well.

[HarrisonJK]

I gotta post here so that I can follow this. The art is fantastic!

[SolarLune]

Same. I'm liking the graphical style and the look of the game. Nice job.

[PompiPompi]

Beat em up + quest game? Sounds great XD