I'm going to need some beta testers... - Never Forgotten: a Foster's Home Community

Sparky · 09-25-2006, 05:52 PM

Yeah like that. Look at that Wiki link I posted, there's at least one screenshot of a text game on there. You type directions, and "get [item]" and "talk to [character]", that kind of thing.

CG · 09-25-2006, 06:48 PM

*waves arm* I can help out too if need be.

HappyFoppy · 09-26-2006, 10:02 AM

I'd like to help. I love making games - I remember me and my brother brainstorming a Megazeux game that sadly failed because of lack of good music and sound effects. But as this is a text-based game, it'll be fine.

Cassini90125 · 09-26-2006, 10:19 AM

I don't really play games much (the Sims 2 doesn't count!), but if you need me I'll be happy to help.

Cheesecake_Recipe · 09-27-2006, 11:47 PM

I used to have Zork running on my old 386 compy back in the day. Damn that was a while ago.

HappyFoppy · 09-28-2006, 02:50 AM

I even still have Zork on this pc. Muahahah. It works.
But that's off-topic.
I'd be glad to see information about the game. It sounds to be pretty good. Will it be a long game?

Sparky · 09-28-2006, 01:20 PM

I'm not really sure if it's going to be "long", that's hard for me to judge. I know the solutions to all the puzzles, so I don't know how long it will take people who don't know to figure them out. That's part of the reason I would need beta testers - in fact those would be a sort of "phase two" beta testers, because they would need to be folks who don't know anything about the solutions before they start playing.

I'm almost done putting togather a super-short text game, a "trial-run" for me (I'm doing all the writing and programming on that one myself). Just to see how hard it is for player to figure out how to solve a single puzzle.

09-25-2006, 05:52 PM	#1
Sparky Undisputed Ruler of Terrencania Am not Slave-O-Matic! Am Johnny Five! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,718	Yeah like that. Look at that Wiki link I posted, there's at least one screenshot of a text game on there. You type directions, and "get [item]" and "talk to [character]", that kind of thing. __________________ Custom Machine Embroidery & More

09-26-2006, 10:19 AM	#4
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,668	I don't really play games much (the Sims 2 doesn't count!), but if you need me I'll be happy to help. __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER. Last edited by Cassini90125; 09-26-2006 at 10:19 AM.

09-27-2006, 11:47 PM	#5
Cheesecake_Recipe Newly Abandoned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nirvana Posts: 29	I used to have Zork running on my old 386 compy back in the day. Damn that was a while ago. __________________

09-28-2006, 01:20 PM	#7
Sparky Undisputed Ruler of Terrencania Am not Slave-O-Matic! Am Johnny Five! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,718	I'm not really sure if it's going to be "long", that's hard for me to judge. I know the solutions to all the puzzles, so I don't know how long it will take people who don't know to figure them out. That's part of the reason I would need beta testers - in fact those would be a sort of "phase two" beta testers, because they would need to be folks who don't know anything about the solutions before they start playing. I'm almost done putting togather a super-short text game, a "trial-run" for me (I'm doing all the writing and programming on that one myself). Just to see how hard it is for player to figure out how to solve a single puzzle. __________________ Custom Machine Embroidery & More Last edited by Sparky; 09-28-2006 at 02:39 PM.

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09-25-2006, 06:48 PM	#2
CG Foster's Legend BACK FROM THE DEAD?!!? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,120	waves arm I can help out too if need be.

09-26-2006, 10:02 AM	#3
HappyFoppy This rank is six words long STFU AND DANCE Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hotel Hotel Posts: 597	I'd like to help. I love making games - I remember me and my brother brainstorming a Megazeux game that sadly failed because of lack of good music and sound effects. But as this is a text-based game, it'll be fine.

09-28-2006, 02:50 AM	#6
HappyFoppy This rank is six words long STFU AND DANCE Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hotel Hotel Posts: 597	I even still have Zork on this pc. Muahahah. It works. But that's off-topic. I'd be glad to see information about the game. It sounds to be pretty good. Will it be a long game?