IMO I wouldn't worry about making super strict rules, you can simply judge whether or not they are "retro" enough after they are submitted. Maybe a max resolution instead of a specific resolution to use?
Originally Posted by Pisarz Ksiazkowicz (Maciej Janiszewski) I have a question. If I would make a Trek game for this competition, what platform should I choose? Game would be arcade, but still, I don't know, is it allowed to make a Trek game for arcade platform.
Originally Posted by RichhhR IMO I wouldn't worry about making super strict rules, you can simply judge whether or not they are "retro" enough after they are submitted. Maybe a max resolution instead of a specific resolution to use?
I'm trying not to be strict. The specifications are really only there to give everyone a level playing field. I wouldn't want people to specifically try to make the game look retro. People making games for 8bit consoles never tried to make them look 80's. The limitations of the actual hardware did that for them lol.
And the games shouldn't be judged on retroness either. Just on how good they are.
Then the console with the best average review scores will win, and i might give the best game a few thousand TDC points or something.
In fact you could always have a kind of two team thing where the group supporting one console rivals the team supporting the other console.
Hi AndyUK, I actually had an idea for a retro style shoot-em-up but I'm not sure if I'll have time. The reason I suggested it was because people were complaining that one system was too much better than the other and thus most people would just choose the more powerful one. If you give each imaginary system distinct strengths and weaknesses then nether has an upper hand and the choice is more about that kind of game you wont to make and what system it would be best suited to.
Just my opinion. I'm just about to start another project, and possibly a new job (fingers crossed), but I'd love to participate if I get the time.
"Oh, my god! A lightning monster just ripped out this poor woman's eyes, and your mocking her shrubbery!" - The Spoony One
those are good suggestions disthron, i had hoped the tile limit would have helped balance things out a little. but any further suggestions are welcome.
i probably wont post much because im in hospital with a collapsed lung, and i dont know for how long. i only just noticed the free internet access,
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Get better soon Andy.
