Any Tips For A Newbie (AGS)?

bootzboy · 11-06-2003, 11:12 AM

Hello!

I'm new to programming with AGS (Ive been using an older program, I'm not even sure where I got it but I deleted it recently) and am just starting out with my game. I assume I should start with a little backstory.

The basic plot is a mystery from the get go and without going too far in depth you the player watch an opening scene of a young woman walking a path up a snowy mountain talking to herself. The title roles (The Dark Chronicles : Returning Home) and you start Act 1. You're in this ski lodge place and from there you go in a rustic chairlift, a large mansion, secret catacombs, and a gorgeous garden all while discovering the past of your character, the reason she is at this luxurious and exotic estate and the secret behind it all.

I'm working on a more final copy of Act 1 which I want to put up on the net to see how people reply. I just want to know if any of you guys have tips for someone who is just starting. I have been using the tutorials and all that to do color palettes and stuff but anything - whether it be technical, or storywise - would be greatly appreciated.

Thankyou for reading! Happy Gaming!
- bootz

Erwin_Br · 11-06-2003, 11:39 AM

Think big, start small.

And spend a lot of time at the AGS forums. Very helpful people there.

--Erwin

AGA · 11-06-2003, 11:55 AM

Yeah, www.agsforums.com/yabb - go there, introduce yourself and get the latest version of AGS.

jannar85 · 11-06-2003, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erwin_Br

Think big, start small.

Hey! You stole my motto! Just I have the other way around.
"Start small, think big"

eriq · 11-06-2003, 12:54 PM

Bootsboy, that sounds like a FUN game! Be sure to keep us all posted with a website or pictures and stuff. I'm really into watching the development of games and I'm sure lots of fans on here are as well.

I'm particularly interested in the Unnamed Joe project as well as the King's Quest IX and Space Quest whichever one projects.

bootzboy · 11-06-2003, 01:53 PM

Thankyou for all the tips, I'm definitely starting small and taking my time. Act 1 in my concept map has about 4 screens but I may narrow it down to 2. I did a lot today but I gotta study for a chem test tomorrow so I'm quitting for the night.

I've included a picture of the opening room which is where the game starts in Act 1 : The Ski Lodge.

Tomorrow I plan on making my opening cutscene, designing my lead and secondary characters, and animating my backgrounds because the fireplace looks pretty boring with the big black hole.

Well thanks for the advice!
- bootz

bootzboy · 11-06-2003, 01:57 PM

must nothing work lol, it's too big :-( sorry!!!!

11-06-2003, 11:12 AM	#1
bootzboy Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3	Any Tips For A Newbie (AGS)? Hello! I'm new to programming with AGS (Ive been using an older program, I'm not even sure where I got it but I deleted it recently) and am just starting out with my game. I assume I should start with a little backstory. The basic plot is a mystery from the get go and without going too far in depth you the player watch an opening scene of a young woman walking a path up a snowy mountain talking to herself. The title roles (The Dark Chronicles : Returning Home) and you start Act 1. You're in this ski lodge place and from there you go in a rustic chairlift, a large mansion, secret catacombs, and a gorgeous garden all while discovering the past of your character, the reason she is at this luxurious and exotic estate and the secret behind it all. I'm working on a more final copy of Act 1 which I want to put up on the net to see how people reply. I just want to know if any of you guys have tips for someone who is just starting. I have been using the tutorials and all that to do color palettes and stuff but anything - whether it be technical, or storywise - would be greatly appreciated. Thankyou for reading! Happy Gaming! - bootz Share Share this post on Twitter

11-06-2003, 11:39 AM	#2
Erwin_Br Under pressure. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Apeldoorn, The Netherlands Posts: 3,773	Think big, start small. And spend a lot of time at the AGS forums. Very helpful people there. --Erwin Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ > Learn more about my forthcoming point & click adventure: Bad Timing! > Or... Visit Adventure Developers: Everything about developing adventure games.

11-06-2003, 11:55 AM	#3
AGA AdventureGameAficionado Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cardiff, Wales Posts: 1,968	Yeah, www.agsforums.com/yabb - go there, introduce yourself and get the latest version of AGS. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Berian Williams - [SIZE=1]Visit agagames.com for free adventure games!

11-06-2003, 12:54 PM	#5
eriq gaybrush threepwoody Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,567	Bootsboy, that sounds like a FUN game! Be sure to keep us all posted with a website or pictures and stuff. I'm really into watching the development of games and I'm sure lots of fans on here are as well. I'm particularly interested in the Unnamed Joe project as well as the King's Quest IX and Space Quest whichever one projects. Share Share this post on Twitter

11-06-2003, 01:53 PM	#6
bootzboy Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3	Thankyou Thankyou for all the tips, I'm definitely starting small and taking my time. Act 1 in my concept map has about 4 screens but I may narrow it down to 2. I did a lot today but I gotta study for a chem test tomorrow so I'm quitting for the night. I've included a picture of the opening room which is where the game starts in Act 1 : The Ski Lodge. Tomorrow I plan on making my opening cutscene, designing my lead and secondary characters, and animating my backgrounds because the fireplace looks pretty boring with the big black hole. Well thanks for the advice! - bootz Share Share this post on Twitter

11-06-2003, 01:57 PM	#7
bootzboy Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3	agh must nothing work lol, it's too big :-( sorry!!!! Share Share this post on Twitter

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