Announcing The Curves of Danger - A ForeverDream Studios Production

James · 12-18-2003, 08:28 AM

FOREVERDREAM STUDIOS
DUBLIN

18th DECEMBER 2003

So it begins…

I am most proud to announce the culmination of the work of ForeverDream over the past 18 months, the project previously known as “Genesis” and herein unveiled as The Curves of Danger, a noir adventure game of class, style, and oddball humour.

The Curves of Danger tells the story of Phil, a down on his luck private eye thrown into a plot of mystery, suspense, and fruitcake. Drawn to the imposing Adventure Gamers mansion to investigate the murder of their writer in residence, the ubiquitous Quiff, Phil will encounter femme fatale, henchmen, evil geniuses and dry martinis. Using the Wintermute graphics engine, The Curves of Danger will authentically use a noir setting of black and white, and will feature a foreboding jazz score from emerging musician Eirik Myhr.

The Curves of Danger will be launched episodically, prior to which a teaser demo will be released in the first quarter of 2004. A mini site is in the works, so watch this space! In the interim, please visit the flash teaser, located at www.foreverdreamstudios.com, for audio, backgrounds and script excerpts.

“Just when you think things are as bad as they can possibly get…they can always get worse.” – Phil, The Curves of Danger

AFGNCAAP · 12-18-2003, 09:28 AM

I checked the teaser, it looks promising, especially the music is awesome.

I hope the plot isn't based on community in-jokes alone, though. In that case, I guess it won't appeal to a newbie like me.

Zygomaticus · 12-18-2003, 10:37 AM

A free (?) episodic adventure! Wheeeee!

Very groovy looking website/teaser!

Erkki · 12-18-2003, 11:11 AM

Great! Looking forward to it.

Garyos · 12-18-2003, 12:39 PM

Wow, that teaser had style!

But why is the Femme Fatale called Tamara? Did you never consider the feministic fatlity of a luscious vixen named "Geir"?

bigjko · 12-18-2003, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Garyos

Wow, that teaser had style!

But why is the Femme Fatale called Tamara? Did you never consider the feministic fatlity of a luscious vixen named "Geir"?

And her evil twin-sister, John?

emma · 12-18-2003, 06:41 PM

*jumpin up and down* I'm almost, if not more, excited 'bout this release as URU! Damn, guys! It looks fabulous!

mycroft · 12-19-2003, 08:16 PM

Very atmospheric.
The screenshots remind me of Grim Fandango. Extremely good music as well. Looking forward to the teaser demo.

ragnar · 12-19-2003, 11:24 PM

Hey, this looks great! Looking forward to play it.

Wormsie · 12-20-2003, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by emma

*jumpin up and down* I'm almost, if not more, excited 'bout this release as URU! Damn, guys! It looks fabulous!

If you tell us what your avatar is about, we'll let you betatest the game.

James · 12-20-2003, 02:44 AM

Checkmate.

Wormsie · 12-20-2003, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by AFGNCAAP

I checked the teaser, it looks promising, especially the music is awesome.

I hope the plot isn't based on community in-jokes alone, though. In that case, I guess it won't appeal to a newbie like me.

No worries. In any case, we use injokes at AG so often that you get to know them in a couple more months.

jannar85 · 12-22-2003, 01:13 PM

It looks really good! The music is a bit inspired by Grim Fandango, or what?

Good luck with the game!

James · 12-22-2003, 01:36 PM

no the music is inspired by noir film and jazz, and can be juxtaposed with grim fandango in that regard.

Starflux · 12-24-2003, 03:27 AM

Wow, that looks absolutely classy!

Tamara · 12-24-2003, 08:57 AM

Hah. Jeesh.

I do NOT sound ANYTHING like that.

Beiddie!!!!!

Intrepid Homoludens · 12-24-2003, 09:08 AM

Royal Fool · 01-01-2004, 01:28 AM

Wow, that looks pretty neat. I like the fact that you're doing it in black and white, and the music is good, too. Looking forward to it with much glee.

DomStLeger · 01-01-2004, 06:59 AM

Wow that looks really good, the screenshots are great and the music is fantastic. Well done to the foreverdream team, I can't wait to see the culmination of all your hard work.

Oh and tamz, you're right thats nothing like you. They must have had to tone you down a bit for a family audience

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James Prove it all night Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 730	Announcing The Curves of Danger - A ForeverDream Studios Production FOREVERDREAM STUDIOS DUBLIN 18th DECEMBER 2003 So it begins… I am most proud to announce the culmination of the work of ForeverDream over the past 18 months, the project previously known as “Genesis” and herein unveiled as The Curves of Danger, a noir adventure game of class, style, and oddball humour. The Curves of Danger tells the story of Phil, a down on his luck private eye thrown into a plot of mystery, suspense, and fruitcake. Drawn to the imposing Adventure Gamers mansion to investigate the murder of their writer in residence, the ubiquitous Quiff, Phil will encounter femme fatale, henchmen, evil geniuses and dry martinis. Using the Wintermute graphics engine, The Curves of Danger will authentically use a noir setting of black and white, and will feature a foreboding jazz score from emerging musician Eirik Myhr. The Curves of Danger will be launched episodically, prior to which a teaser demo will be released in the first quarter of 2004. A mini site is in the works, so watch this space! In the interim, please visit the flash teaser, located at www.foreverdreamstudios.com, for audio, backgrounds and script excerpts. “Just when you think things are as bad as they can possibly get…they can always get worse.” – Phil, The Curves of Danger Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds, wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act on their dreams with open eyes, to make them possible." - Thomas Edward Lawrence Last edited by James; 12-18-2003 at 08:34 AM.

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AFGNCAAP Dungeon Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Poland Posts: 4,152	I checked the teaser, it looks promising, especially the music is awesome. I hope the plot isn't based on community in-jokes alone, though. In that case, I guess it won't appeal to a newbie like me. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ What's happening? Wh... Where am I?

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Zygomaticus Liver of Life Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,317	A free (?) episodic adventure! Wheeeee! Very groovy looking website/teaser! Share Share this post on Twitter

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James Prove it all night Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 730	no the music is inspired by noir film and jazz, and can be juxtaposed with grim fandango in that regard. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds, wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act on their dreams with open eyes, to make them possible." - Thomas Edward Lawrence

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DomStLeger Whinging Pom Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: London, England, UK Posts: 1,032	Wow that looks really good, the screenshots are great and the music is fantastic. Well done to the foreverdream team, I can't wait to see the culmination of all your hard work. Oh and tamz, you're right thats nothing like you. They must have had to tone you down a bit for a family audience Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Dom Currently Playing Tex Murphey - Under a Killing Moon (YAY GOG.com!) Recently Completed Broken Sword Director's Cut Still Get Mozilla Firefox! Forget that Chrome and IE rubbish!