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APEXnow
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[EDIT] New release - Please download the zip http://www.apexnow.co.uk/rpgdemo.zip 3.74mb

Hi all,

As some of you may know, I've been here for some time now, produced the likes of the CSM importer, beginnings of a scripting system called Thrust which is now being superceeded by XScape etc. All in development, but to truly show you the power of XScape and my CSM importer together, I've been working on a TRULY maginificent RPG which will be released very shortly.

The RPG has not yet been named, but I've been testing it with six other users over an office network, and has proven extremely successful and popular among my co-workers, here at APEXnow!!

So, no further may I continue than to show you an excellent screenshot of myself and my co-worker (Beppi), he's Mexican, having an awesome RPG battle in one of the levels.



This will be released very shortly, so keep your EYEs peeled!

Paul.

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Ok, my new RPG demo is now available for download. I've still got some issues with the client/server code, and the documentation, which is extensive to say the least.

Extract the RPG files and fire her up. All media files are contained so the application should be nice and tidy without dependent runtime files required.

Any problems, let me know and I'll get my team of developers onto the case.

Thanks to Eric, Mouse and all of IRC for all your support and testing as well. If you find any bugs in the beta I sent you, let me know.

Your friend.

Teh RPG team.


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TH0SE GRFX ARE THE RoX0rZZZ!!!!111!!!!

Guns arn't the problem, people are the problem, shoot all the people and guns arn't a problem anymore.
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ThanX man!! As you can see, the RPG uses the latest in 3D modelling applications, although I've still got to lightmap the levels yet.

Paul.


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Is this some kind of joke?

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man! whats your stance on friends, i assume you don't have any cause they only slow you down! man i cant wait for the demo of this game!

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At a guess, very much so, yes.

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What?? Do your eyes not deceive you, this is no joke, this project has been in development for the past eight months now. Surely you can see that a lot of hardwork has gone into this new RPG?


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I sick of these idiotic joke posts that aren't even funny.

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Quote: "show you an excellent screenshot of myself and my co-worker (Beppi), he's Mexican, having an awesome RPG battle"


That's an interesting battle.... Is it just me or are the characters invisible, and their health meters, and everything else. All I see is a door, a window, a floor, and some messages at the bottom. I don't get what the big deal is

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The development of RPGs and the testing is no idiotic and funny business, there are costs for development tool purchasing, computer hardware etc. So yes, you're right, it's not a funny business.

Paul.


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Ah, mexican, that explains the invisibility. Thats a OMFG TEH ROXIN amazing looking game anyhow.

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Aww, please, no profanity, this thread must remain


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What does profanity mean?

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The use of profain language.

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He said 'spanking', what does that make him? Dirty jim-bob, thats what. I'm just exercising the right of free speech.

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Free speech? Oh yeah, that. Sorry-- been suspended

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Ok folks, things are progressing very well indeed. Myself and some net users have done further beta testing, and have ironed out a few of the small graphic problems, although there is still much to do.

Here's a new screenshot showing the new VASTLY improved interface.

Paul.




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That looks better......

But its a still a door...

I got a great name! The Doors!

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what exactly are you beta testing? i see the lines of the wooden floor longer than others and that go into the menu. your rpg was made in paint.

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What?!! Paint??? No no no, this is a genuine RPG, it's fully functional and all that jazz. Seriously! Would I lie??

Paul.


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...maaaayyyybe

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It's a beautiful door.

**drools all over screen**

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Apex..

One word.

Funny



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This is obviously mocking a certain un-named WIP game. Very unfunny if you ask me.


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*dances the APEXnow jig*


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I work for EA and am currently in-talks with some management-types about the possiblity of publishing this RPG. By the looks of things, the game appears to be far above our standards and we are willing to purchase full rights and properties to the product pending a private demonstration at our HQ located in Redwood City, CA. You will be contacted once more information becomes available.


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LOL, excellent, thanks Exeat. As new betas and shots are available, you'll be the first to know!!. I'll get my people to get in touch with your people.

Paul.


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It's things like this that caused Philip to leave.

Have a heart and join my message board.And now my messageboards work again!Woot!
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If people take life too seriously, they'll never get their beta finished!


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Quote: "It's things like this that caused Philip to leave."


Did you even know Philip? He loved this kind of stuff, in fact, he was one of the main instigators of amusing posts such as this one.


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That game wasn't made in paint. Twas made in Notepad. ApexNow I bow down to you for making an RPG in Notepad that looks like it has been made in paint.






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exeat if the game ha ssome element of nfl maybe they will buy it, it looks so good! oh and that unnamed thread was the one sage tech administrator (he i sso powerful!) made. he is apparently releasing a demo today! after i told him to stuff all the waiting for physics compiel it an dupkload it now, i cant wait to see what his legendary dad who knows jesus and helped defeat satan but in the proccess started a band as a drummer but then they musta done something wrong cause he has taught his son that friends only slow him down then he also defeated the nazis and learnt how to program games.

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Yes, because EA has already aquired the NFL license, do not be surprised to find all the characters in APEXnow's RPG named after popular football players. Similarly, we have hopes of getting the main classes renamed to the 'Dallas Cowboys', 'Atlanta Falcons', 'Tennesse Titans', etc. This is not set in stone yet, but we have a saying down here at EA, "Don't give up until you've paid your way to success".


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well i hope when u upload the demo it doesnt not upload and you blame it on an error cause you never uploaded it in teh first place.

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Right, just so that there's no misunderstanding or mallus misconduct going on, I WILL actually be uploading a demo beta of my RPG this evening, so keep your fingers poised on that most excellent ergonomically designed rodenture.

Teh RPG team.


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It ain't authentic. Your screeny's 640*480 (hint, hint)


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Of course it is, I used PSP to reduce the screen size so that it took less time to upload to the site. But the demo will be perfect.

Teh RPG team.


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Quote: "Your screeny's 640*480 "

So lots of games play in that resolution. I'd be more suspicous if it were something like 709*312


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Wow Apex this is great. Any chance of a demo?

You and Sage Tech should get together. You have a lot in common.

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Hi all,

Ok, my new RPG demo is now available for download. I've still got some issues with the client/server code, and the documentation, which is extensive to say the least.

Please download the zip http://www.apexnow.co.uk/rpgdemo.zip 3.74mb

Extract the RPG files and fire her up. All media files are contained so the application should be nice and tidy without dependent runtime files required.

Any problems, let me know and I'll get my team of developers onto the case.

Your friend.

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Lmao, classic.


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Sagetech was in IRC last night, it was so funny. Apparently his dad has l33t "C" coding skillz and works for a pecan shop Mouse, Eric, and I were having so much fun

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that rpg is more stable that windows ME. Better graphics too


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wow. That was brilliant. I especially liked the part where you had to click the mouse to get to the next screen! ^_^

10/10 - Great Game!
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Why thank you peeps, I really appreciate all the feedback. Hope there were no unforeseen bugs.

Your friend,

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Wow, your screenshoots seem impressive!!. Can I download the demo? I'm asking because I live in France and I'm afraid that some 'exclusive rights' could apply on this game...

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Sure you can, link's above at top of page


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Cool! I will play it until FPSC is released... (...in France )

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*cackles madly*



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ApexNow, just stop it. It was only funny with the first client, now it's just sad.
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