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Work in Progress / Latrix - Tetris Clone

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enderleit
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Posted: 22nd Dec 2010 02:58 Edited at: 3rd Jan 2011 21:43
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Latest Release: LATRiX - Release 3

LATRiX is a standard Tetris clone made in DarkBasic Pro.
The game is still under development, but are nearing completion.

Release 3 - Notes:
- Added music to the game when you are playing.
- Turn music ON/OFF while playing by pressing "M".
- Adjust music volume with "+" and "-" on the keypad.
- Shows a volume meter when adjusting volume.
- Simple Highscore list.
- Fixed rotation of long block to be more centered.

Release 2 - Notes:
- Edited scale and layout of play screen.
- Added hand drawn blocks.
- Added main and game menu.
- Added nicer backdrop.

Please try it out and by all means post comments, suggestions, and bug reports below.

Hope you enjoy the game.


If you for some reason would want to see how development is going you can check out the project page on PivotalTracker.
https://www.pivotaltracker.com/projects/172431

CONTROLS:
Use the arrowkeys left/right to move the block.
Up to rotate the block, and Down to speed up the falling.
Press M to turn music ON/OFF, and use the keypad + and - to adjust music volume.

Also a tip on points: You get more points for completing multiple rows at a time.

Oh... and the game speeds up gradually when you complete rows.



- Martin Enderleit
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Posted: 22nd Dec 2010 03:01 Edited at: 29th Dec 2010 03:03
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Here's a quick screenie also. (this is the first release)

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Posted: 22nd Dec 2010 04:56 Edited at: 22nd Dec 2010 05:09
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Works well! Smooth and solid. Easy at first, but gets hard. I got 118 points.

If you want to add cool features, I remember a cool tetris clone "tetris pro" on the amiga where you revealed a picture line by line as you completed lines of blocks. Reveal the whole picture and go on to the next level. Also had powerups, level start block configurations that would make it harder, and conditions where you would only progress towards the level goal by getting 2,3,4 lines at a time. ALso for Tetris, music is important!
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Posted: 22nd Dec 2010 06:14 Edited at: 22nd Dec 2010 06:16
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Interesting ideas... I will look into possible gameplay additions to make it more fun... although I gotta say Tetris is pretty addictive in its standard form also.

I have music planned for the game, but that will probably be one of the last things I add.

EDIT:
Btw... do you think the speed gets to much in the end, or is that just me? I find it very difficult once the speed is up... But I am no tetris expert at any rate.

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Next release is pretty much done. I expect to post it later today...

Until then... here is a screenshot of the new visuals, attached to this post.

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Posted: 22nd Dec 2010 17:44
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I have uploaded the second release of the game, featuring new visuals.

The new download is attached to the first post.

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Posted: 2nd Jan 2011 23:33 Edited at: 2nd Jan 2011 23:34
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UPDATE: 1. January, 2011
Uploaded release 3 of the game.

The download has been updated in the first post, and you can also see release notes there.

Any comments... or does nobody care?

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It's improved. What is the criteria for it speeding up? Number of lines, or score?

Bug? :
When I select "high scores" the screen just goes black. I can press enter again to get back to the main menu, but there aren't any scores.
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Posted: 3rd Jan 2011 03:22 Edited at: 3rd Jan 2011 03:25
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as stated, it's a good tetris clone. everything seems to be running smoothly and as intended. the music adds to the serenity of a good casual game. i confess i only scored 15 before i was ready to move on... and, i will say that i don't appreciate the block colors getting washed out when placed; i prefer a brighter/more colorful look.

and you're probably not getting much feedback since, well, it's no longer 1984... as dr. tank suggested, a spin on the original might do well in getting (much less keeping) a player's interest. ie, add something different/new to the genre. a little gem of a game that comes to mind is jimpo's Blocks where he added a few power-ups while incorporating a "tug of war"-type element to an otherwise "simple" game, making it stand apart from other similar games (also, note: Blocks' game window is no larger than it has to be... you've got a lot of un-used space on yours. that is, unless you plan on filling it in with something (? ) ).

regardless, you've got a working project and that's to be commended. thanks for sharing!

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Quote: "What is the criteria for it speeding up? Number of lines, or score?"

It speeds up everytime you remove any lines. But it speeds up the same amount when you remove multiple lines as when you remove 1 line.

Quote: "and you're probably not getting much feedback since, well, it's no longer 1984..."

Yes, that's probably it... I have planned some changes/updates to the gameplay, possibly with multiple levels, however I wanted to finish the base of the game before I started experimenting too much with gameplay mechanics.

Quote: "Bug? :
When I select "high scores" the screen just goes black. I can press enter again to get back to the main menu, but there aren't any scores."

Strange... It works on my screen (obviously), but I'll check the code and see if there is any reason why it wouldn't show it.

Anyways, thanks for the comments.

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Posted: 3rd Jan 2011 21:44 Edited at: 3rd Jan 2011 21:52
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HIGHSCORE BUGFIX:
I updated the top post with a new download which hopefully fixes the highscore screen... *crosses fingers*

EDIT: Also you can get to the main menu with ESCAPE now.

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Quote: "the music adds to the serenity of a good casual game. i confess i only scored 15 before i was ready to move on..."

I'm not sure if this was criticism of the music... was it?
I know it's a bit repetitive... for now...

Quote: "i don't appreciate the block colors getting washed out when placed; i prefer a brighter/more colorful look."

I faded the "locked" bricks so you could easier tell the difference. Would it be better if they stayed the same color, or got brighter?

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Posted: 3rd Jan 2011 23:12 Edited at: 3rd Jan 2011 23:15
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i like the music and, for me, i'd rather the bricks stayed bright. if you want to signify "locked", how about turning the locked bricks a "gold" color (or some other un-used color)?
ie: set sprite diffuse SprNum, 237,218,82 ?

in the end, it's your project and you should do what you feel is right. please don't take any criticism as more than suggestion

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Quote: "please don't take any criticism as more than suggestion"

I don't but I was actually not too fond of the faded bricks either. I like the fact that you can tell that they are locked in, but they were just too greyish...

Quote: "set sprite diffuse SprNum, 237,218,82"

A little secret... I don't actually use sprites.

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High scores work now.
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Bet you were a bit dissapointed...

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You should check out this:

http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=174719&b=5

A few other people have added it to their games, and it's really cool. People on the forum get to be on the same scoreboard and can compete to be top.
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Forgot to reply to this...

I have seen this on the forum, and I might try and implement it a little later. Could be fun with people competing on the forum.

But first I wanna tweak the game a little and probably come up with some new and fun game mechanics. It's a bit basic atm.

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