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[PaulMorel]

Hi all.  Sorry for the long absence ... school and all that.  The last compo I took part in was the generative comp (http://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=1789.0).

Anyway, since I have spring break next week, I'm going to try and enter a game into this compo.  Like last time, I'm working on a game where music is very important.

Specifically, it occurs to me that a DJ's setup is a lot like a cockpit ... at least in terms of visuals and interface.  So in this game, you will play a DJ who owns a shop where he makes beats and loops for his customers.  As the game goes on, you will be able to earn upgrades to your cockpit that will add to the difficulty or change the gameplay style (the first upgrade will be a piano, which is shown in the demo).

In terms of gameplay, it will basically be like Simon.  We all remember, Simon, correct?  Anyway, you can experience the gameplay yourself in the short demo here: www.thisisnotalabel.com/games/beatsmaster.html

That link goes to a java applet.  I am using jGame for this project.

and I'll close with the obligatory screenshots:

[jph wacheski]

ah, sounds good,. I really like the graphics with the patched together machines, wires running all about., remindes me of my old drum machine days,. . 

[PaulMorel]

ok, I've got a new demo posted here: http://www.thisisnotalabel.com/games/beatsmaster.html

It has mission selecting, and an upgrades screen (although you can't actually buy any of the upgrades yet).

So far, the "cockpit" upgrades include a hint box, a goldfish (more money per mission), and rap sounds (so that you can take missions from rappers).

Oh, and I got silly with a new title: BeatsMaster Privateer 2 Deluxe Edition

The "Privateer" in the title does actually have meaning: which upgrades you buy will affect which clients (missions) you can take.

[Fuzz]

Unfortunately, my browser doesn't support java applets, so I can't try it. 
It looks really cool, though.

[Acid]

I just played what you have so far and this could turn out to be an awesome game! Good job.

BTW: Why is the business man easier than the woman? Seems like he would be the hardest...

[PaulMorel]

If your browser doesn't support java applets, then you probably just need to install java .. unless you are using some really ... really obscure web browser.

As to the difficulty, yeah, it doesn't make much sense right now.  I'm planning on having at least 10 - 15 different mission-givers, and these initial 3 were supposed to be the tutorial levels (it's going to get much much harder)

[Mikademus]

Tried the demo, had some fun Very annoying bug though is that the keyboard will repeat randomly, making you hit double.