Steam

[tombot]

This project I'm working on (temporarily named "Steam") is a game that will test the player's ability to decipher which notes make up a chord.

The way it works is players will hear the chord they need to make at the beginning of each levels. The player then needs to open up different valves that release different notes in the form of steam. When only the valves that make up the chord are open, the player can advance to the next stage. As the game progresses, there will be more and more valves with different notes allowing the room for error to increase and making it more difficult.

Update 8/15/11: Introductory level has been added. Gives a brief tutorial on an easy level. To play, first listen to the chord that is played. You will need to open the correct valves to make the chord. Press A to open a valve, and B to close it. When you think you have created the correct chord, press A near the computer. The computer will then compare your chord to the one you are trying to match. If successful, you will move on to the next level. If not, you will simply need to adjust the steam. Also, if you just want to hear the chord again, press A near the computer with all valves closed.

This is still early in the works, but do let me know of any bugs! :D

[Nobody]

sounds cool, this can help me with playing by ear. There should be more guitar games... And apps made with DSGM

[Bobbyloujo]

This sounds very cool indeed

[Nobody]

it's something different. I like different. Games around here usually follow a trend.

[Nirraic]

cool looking game Tombot.

a little off topic, how is Back From The Ashes coming along?

[tombot]

cool looking game Tombot.

a little off topic, how is Back From The Ashes coming along?

Computer was stolen somewhere between MO and LA unfortunately. I have a few of the resources on an external hard drive, but it would be a lot of reworking. So maybe, maybe not.

Or maybe the guy who stole it will finish the game?

I think this can be kind of fun and different if I do it right, and it's a kind of game that I haven't tried before. I could really go for name suggestions. Something involving steam and music.

[Nobody]

You should call it "The Musical World of Steam." Sounds a little kiddish, but it fits both requirements.

[tombot]

You should call it "The Musical World of Steam." Sounds a little kiddish, but it fits both requirements.

I actually like that a lot. I think it kind of opens the door to some story opportunity!

[Nobody]

You should call it "The Musical World of Steam." Sounds a little kiddish, but it fits both requirements.

I actually like that a lot. I think it kind of opens the door to some story opportunity!

Haha, sweet. I'm amazing. A story line would be cool

[cilein]

Sounds coming out nice and clearly and mixing well Tom? Sounds like a good game plan - education through entertainment the way forward imho :D

[albertoha94]

Like it!
Looking forward to it :D

[tombot]

The style of the game changed a lot since I last posted here. The original design took up too much room and would be almost impossible to have more complex levels with more valves. I should have a demo of the first level in the near future.

[Bobbyloujo]

coooooooooool.

[tombot]

Alright, I posted a sample-level up in my first post. Be sure to read the description on how to play as well.

[albertoha94]

If you play on an emulator theres no sound D:
Maybe is my emulator

[tombot]

Weird, it works fine on mine (no$gba). What emulator do you use?

[albertoha94]

Weird, it works fine on mine (no$gba). What emulator do you use?

DeSmume 0.9.7

[tombot]

Ah. That may be why. But I've never tested the game outside of no$gba. I no longer actually have a DS, so I'm not sure how well the overlapping sounds actually sound

[Bobbyloujo]

Sounds and looks great on no$gba.

[YoshiInAVoid]

This is very nice!

I will be sure to put this on my flashcard when there is more done.

Will the levels be inbuild, or randomly generated?