Topic: Black Ships Fill the Sky (Read 3446 times)

Head · « **on:** August 06, 2007, 05:11:18 pm »

Asteroids style flash game with multiple levels and some character development

http://www.blackshipsfillthesky.com/prototype/blackship.html

it's free, obviously, if you do enjoy it all i ask for in return is some feedback and bug reports (if you find any bugs)

it is about a 1 Mb initial download, but the levels load relatively quickly after that

i'm thinking about making the game for real (as in a proper compiled programming language), but it will take some time

have fun!

cheers

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miri · « **Reply #1 on:** August 06, 2007, 05:14:20 pm »

Heh, do like you couldn't go too up or too down, I got stuck there. And there are way too many power-ups.

Quaqa · « **Reply #2 on:** August 06, 2007, 05:50:19 pm »

hmmI dont see a way of winning or looseing... but its fun in like 1-3 min^^
make some lvls and make it harder and harder. also make some life mabye

Humongo · « **Reply #3 on:** August 06, 2007, 05:56:50 pm »

looks pretty damn good..

druFF · « **Reply #4 on:** August 06, 2007, 06:00:01 pm »

Nah, not so good

You have to play that bunny game!

[leke]GrassNinja · « **Reply #5 on:** August 06, 2007, 06:09:59 pm »

Very funny for some minutes of pointless shooting, but then it gets kinda boring because there's no target

Hatten · « **Reply #6 on:** August 06, 2007, 07:41:08 pm »

it p00ns! take a big stone and throw it at small stones bang bang bang!!!

but those "hide here" are useless, you cant die so whats the meaning with taking them?

very nice

Beast · « **Reply #7 on:** August 06, 2007, 07:45:27 pm »

For a ignoramus (on that matter) like me, it looks awesome even in that stage. Nothing else to add.

Humongo · « **Reply #8 on:** August 06, 2007, 07:55:54 pm »

I managed to clear the space from all the rocks till i had 2 big ones left.. then the new ones started coming again.. (i found a bug i guess, i was able to go trough a big rock once, when i pushed it and shot it at the same time)

Tom of Dreams · « **Reply #9 on:** August 07, 2007, 05:59:19 am »

its cool. maybe add a horizontal dimension and some other spaceships to destroy for a break from the rocks. i like not having the life bar
its better that way

Head · « **Reply #10 on:** August 11, 2007, 12:29:21 pm »

have now added life (but there still is no way to win or lose)

added sound effects (bulked up the file size a bit)

the music isn't working

added little flying ghost ship protectors

added metal doolies

druFF · « **Reply #11 on:** August 12, 2007, 06:04:34 am »

Remove those hide here places are so useless, you could remove them

CherryNinja · « **Reply #12 on:** August 12, 2007, 06:52:39 am »

yes it is a stupid game
*COPY RIGHT* asteroids

Desmond · « **Reply #13 on:** August 12, 2007, 08:02:14 am »

Quote from: Aces on August 12, 2007, 06:52:39 am

yes it is a stupid game
*COPY RIGHT* asteroids

Copyright the straight cowboy pictures you took to make your current signature.

CherryNinja · « **Reply #14 on:** August 12, 2007, 08:13:45 am »

My cowboy pics are straight up balling

Head · « **Reply #15 on:** August 15, 2007, 07:42:53 pm »

just tried to upload it again... not sure if it worked (let me know if it is any more broken)

press "i" for inventory (there is no help, sorry)

there are only the two levels now, the second one is crappy, sorry

but i'm working on it

it is a tribute to "Asteroids" by the way (if anyone had not picked that up) i loved that arcade as a kid

thanks for the feedback

although it is less interesting have a look at http://www.blackshipsfillthesky.com/downloads.html ... (it is just some mp3s i've done, very bitty robotic tunes, if you like that kind of thing check it out, otherwise don't bother (i'm not a musician)

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Spectro · « **Reply #16 on:** August 19, 2007, 08:17:53 pm »

Looks like you've made some massive progress, Head. I can't wait to see how the final product turns out. Now's a good time for me to link you to a page of great game sponsors, so you can think about if you want all that hard work rewarded with a few big extra bucks in your pocket. =]

Come back soon with updates!

Head · « **Reply #17 on:** August 20, 2007, 05:15:13 pm »

thanks spectro!

i'll look into it (the few bucks that is)... i'd always like blackshipsfillthesky to remain free, it is just better that way

made some updates... i think i might have broken the music

there is a laser now, press "CTRL" to change between weapons

press "I" to go to inventory and make purchases and upgrades

there is a ghostship control special item, all your ghostships will fire along with you (but you will need plenty of battery power)

there is armour, the armour is massive protection against collisions but lasers and lightning bypass it

the game starts out really tough, struggle through it and you should be kicking ass pretty soon

there are only four screens, more will be coming soon

please let me know about any bugs you find

cheers

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Head · « **Reply #18 on:** August 25, 2007, 12:59:20 pm »

just updated, it seems to take a while to propagate though (i can't see the updates yet)

the cannon is working, try holding it in

there are 5 stages i think, the 5th stage has two substages (where you can travel horizontally)

the inventory now has explanatory tool tips

cheers

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Head · « **Reply #19 on:** August 31, 2007, 01:36:40 am »

Updated again...

there's a bunch more levels, so try this out when you have some time...

added a loading screen and "play" button (thanks Hatten)

added a bunch of new enemies and situations

there is a final boss but no outro yet... it just carries on

fixed up a bunch of stuff, there is one wierd glitch sometimes but it goes away

enjoy!

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Head · « **Reply #20 on:** September 13, 2007, 03:57:21 am »

Lot's of tweaks and levels...

it's about finished now, just needs an outro after the big boss, let me know what you think

cheers

e

MissingNo. · « **Reply #21 on:** September 13, 2007, 04:09:07 am »

How do you download it? I tried and it doesn't go past the loading screen.

Benn0 · « **Reply #22 on:** September 13, 2007, 08:50:11 am »

Dunno if it's some bug or just my schools crappy computers. But I'm zoned back to the first level instantly after entering the second level = I can't proceed.

Anyway, I'll probably give it a try at my own comp when I get home.

Head · « **Reply #23 on:** September 13, 2007, 09:39:18 pm »

My server is giving me proxy problems, ie. some of the files are updated and some are not and so they don't all work together

it should sort itself out in the next few days...

tell you what... i'm going to make a downloadable zip of the whole thing and upload it just now, though my favour to ask is that you guys don't distribute it in this form (i don't really want someone to decompile and alter it and call it their own)

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Asrack · « **Reply #24 on:** September 13, 2007, 09:42:52 pm »

Quote from: Head on September 13, 2007, 09:39:18 pm

My server is giving me proxy problems, ie. some of the files are updated and some are not and so they don't all work together

it should sort itself out in the next few days...

tell you what... i'm going to make a downloadable zip of the whole thing and upload it just now, though my favour to ask is that you guys don't distribute it in this form (i don't really want someone to decompile and alter it and call it their own)

e

I would advise against it. I think we can sustain the patience to wait. Very nice game by the way.

Edit:

There is probably about 300 people on these forums who check it daily, estimated guess. Plus all the guests and such that come in through google and yahoo. I wouldent trust anyone with this. You put a lot of effort into this game by the likes of it. If I were you I would definitly keep it to yourself and wait until your problem is fixed. Cause seriously, you wouldent want anyone to steal that kinda work. Thats just my view, I am giving you my honset opinion.

Head · « **Reply #25 on:** September 14, 2007, 09:14:01 pm »

okay i think it's working... i think it was a mistake on my part in fact...

http://www.blackshipsfillthesky.com/prototype/blackship.html

this is basically it... i'm going to be leaving flash alone for a while... getting my hands dirty in C++

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Head · « **Reply #26 on:** September 20, 2007, 12:02:58 pm »

fixed a some bugs you guys pointed out, made the weapons more value-for-money

the lightning tractor beam can now pick up planets (though it's kinda buggy (any feedback is welcome) )

made some sparks appear on damaged objects, makes it easier to tell whether you're hurting your target or not

cheers
e

[leke]GrassNinja · « **Reply #27 on:** September 20, 2007, 09:06:21 pm »

This game has potential. It's very funny!
I had too much time and finished it XD

Really good work head!!

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