Mario's Epic Dream (Window problem fixed), demo version 4.9 beta is now out!

the original topic for those of you who don't know what mario's epic dream is




I've been working on this game for about 3 years, the first two of which were me making the engine. Oh god. I never ever want to attempt making a platforming engine ever again ... well of course I got over it (Judging by all my other scrapped platforming games) but this game has gone through some really bumpy times. Here are all the events of what's happened over the years:

-The game started out as a drawing after a dream I had, where mario *spoilers blocked* and so he saves the day yet again
-I got game maker about a month later and I decided to start programming an engine for this dream I had
-ONE YEAR later I finally had a good engine -- then my computer "failed" (So to speak) and I lost all my data
-Luckily I at least understood how to make an engine now so I attempted yet again -- and again, two months later, my computer fried and I lost the memory.
-I gave up for about a month then attempted it again -- that took some time.
-About two years since the project started I finally had a good engine, and so I posted it here
-It evolved into what it "was" (Look in the old topic) until my computer YET AGAIN was annihilated.
-One day I was going through my disks and I found a disk that I don't remember ever seeing before. I put it on my computer and low and behold it had the game and all it's data on it (That was surprising)
-And then I happily worked on the game

So I hope you found that an interesting read and not boring at all (*yawn*)

I recommend you read the readme before you play the game, it's usefully full of information.

the readme for those of you who are too lazy to open it:

download

mirror 1
mirror 2

This post has been edited by Razz on Jun 1 2008, 02:00 PM

I guess its ok so far. Mario is kinda slippery. After I let go of the arrow key, he doesn't stop until like 5 blocks ahead. And that's just walking.

Also, I found(or at least thought I did) the little floating stone in deep dank docks(i think that's what it was called) but nothing happened.

you need to look around for hints -- the floating island has writing on it that tells you what you need to find in order to collect the orb

as for the physics I may change them if too many people complain, but I've found that once you get used to them they feel really nice (The thing is they're really hard to get used to :P)

Thanks for the comment btw


Oh and I'm gonna add screenshots in a bit -- I was in such a rush that I forgot all about them

This post has been edited by Razz on May 31 2008, 08:45 PM

I clicked the Linkto the Download and it says "Error 22" D:

Great engine, but somewhat the screen goes to full screen and t doesn't show the whole game screen.

Wow this is looking good. I can't download right now because my internet is so freakin' slow. i'll download tomorrow when I go to my brother's place...

You need to have to detect the resolutions computer's are set too.

Not all computers are using the one you have.

Also too much friction on the running.

And too much hiddeness I think... I only played 2 levels but still, when completing the level depends on the hidden stuff, it just gets tiresome to guess and check bunch of stuff, seems more like a chore then anything.

This post has been edited by Cellnkocane on May 31 2008, 10:30 PM

Try it now and if it still doesn't work I'll post a mirror

which fullscreen mode, fuzzy, or low-res?

If it's the low-res fullscreen mode that's causing this I think I know why

Yeah that's most likely the issue, need to fix that

I'd love to fix that it's just, I'm so used to the engine by now it's hard to get used to something different

Maybe in the final version I'll add an option to change the friction to your liking

Don't worry, the final game won't be like this -- when I first posted this project a couple months ago people really liked the exploration hidden throughout the jail level. Now it just feels stale; I already have some really cool platforming-only levels in the works.


Once again thanks for the comments guys

Download isn't working...

I'll post a mirror hold on

there you go tell me if that works

The "-" button does not work.

The game's screen is horribly cut off to the point that it impedes gameplay.

Ya, I thought that too. You have to use the "-" on the number pad.

I was in such a rush to post a demo that I really didn't think of the fullscreen issue

I'm assuming this is happening because you're guys resolution is too small to handle the amount I put on screen

I'm attempting to fix it now

You can't adjust the screen during cutscenes due to issues with the sound skipping

Also are you sure that you have num lock on

Yeah in the next version I'll see if I can fix that too maybe

ZOMG! ATTACK OF THE EVIL EYES! I got to the Boss of Deep Dank Docks and cant figure out how to beat him. D: Now Im scared to grab the Stone again.

This post has been edited by OniLink10 on Jun 1 2008, 01:33 PM

Yeah I should've made it more obvious that you simply have to avoid him until disappears

It's not really that hard but the first boss fight isn't supposed to be hard

Ok! Thanks! Orb 2 Get! I found a Secret Orb but Cant Reach it. Jail Accessed. Orb 3 Get! The Jail fell into Ruins! Orb 4 Get! *Is scared of Speed Demon* WHAT FPS DID YOU SET IT TOO?! ZOMG MY HEAD HURTS! FINALLY! Orb 5 Get! Now how do I get that Orb in Mario's Head that I cant reach. D:

This post has been edited by OniLink10 on Jun 1 2008, 01:58 PM

4 times the regular amount

Have fun (The game will feel really slow after you play it)


Oh and I fixed the window issue some of you are having

Fullscreen will now work with almost any resolution, but if you still have issues, don't be afraid to post them here!


Oh and as a bonus you don't have to use the numpad to change the screen (Read the readme)

Yikes, no wonder I have a headache now. D: There is a Speed Tempo Issue after ou go into a Level with a faster tempo, and if you die during Deep Dank Docks Boss, the Boss Theme Continues too play. And the Shape of the Hub World=Mario's Head. :O

This post has been edited by OniLink10 on Jun 1 2008, 02:03 PM