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Newgrounds Pass 3 Log

Posted by M4KBOT - June 16th, 2008


This is the official Newgrounds Pass 3 Log, where I will display the progress of the game throughout it's production, the log will be updated every Tuesday.

Important News:

If you guys have seen DreamworX's(now known as knugen) latest news post, you will know that he is the main coder for the game. He will be in charge of creating the intergrated chatroom in the game, the saving system, some mini game coding and general NGP3 shenanigans! So NGP3 should be a lot more advanced than the previous two games.

Screenshots:

Secret area preview
Menu Preview
Level Preview

Total Progress:

9/2/08 - 30/30 levels complete. There are still a bunch of glitches which are difficult to solve. Shouldn't be long though.
Level Progress: [++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++] (100.00%) OMG!

2/2/08 - 30/30 levels complete. Polishing off the achievement system and the secret areas, it will be out very soon.
Level Progress: [++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++] (100.00%) OMG!

26/8/08 - 30/30 levels complete. Some crazy stuff happened, anyway, the game will be out in a few days.
Level Progress: [++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++] (100.00%) OMG!

19/8/08 - 30/30 levels complete: 25 levels need to be approved by knugen, 9 levels need to be further coded by knugen). There is some good news and bad news. The bad news is that the Chatroom feature probably will not happen anymore, this is because they require a server, all the servers we looked at either cost loads of money to run or they use AS3 (we are using AS2). Also, knugen's internet connection is going offline on Monday next week due to the fact that he is trying to get a better service provider. Anyway, that means that knugen has to finish all of his coding parts in like 5 days, which is tight, so he really doesn't have time to finish the chat. The good news is that the game could be released some time next week, providing that people are willing to help me beta test it. Oh yeah, an there's going to be downloadable content!
Level Progress: [++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++] (100.00%) OMG!

12/8/08 - 25/30 levels complete: (19 levels need to be approved by knugen, 7 levels needs to be further coded by knugen). THE END IS NEAR!
Level Progress: [+++++++++++++++++++++++++=====] (83.33%)

5/8/08 - 19/30 levels complete: (17 levels need to be approved by knugen, 5 levels needs to be further coded by knugen). Waiting for knugen to come back online, then we can finish this.
Level Progress: [+++++++++++++++++++===========] (63.33%)

29/7/08 - 19/30 levels complete: (17 levels need to be approved by knugen, 5 levels needs to be further coded by knugen). Things are coming along great now, I still have a bunch of other ideas for new levels. I'm hoping at this rate the game will be out by late August. Sorry, for the late progress entry, I was on holiday and couldn't get to the internet.
Level Progress: [+++++++++++++++++++===========] (63.33%)

22/7/08 - 14/30 levels complete: (12 levels need to be approved by knugen, 4 levels needs to be further coded by knugen). Progress is picking up fast now, the good ideas for levels are starting to come into my mind. Sorry, for the late progress entry, I was on holiday and couldn't get to the internet.
Level Progress: [++++++++++++++================] (46.66%)

15/7/08 - 8/30 levels complete: (6 levels need to be approved by knugen, 1 level needs to be further coded by knugen). Still slow progress, but I'm off school now so I can work on the game more.
Level Progress: [++++++++======================] (26.66%)

8/7/08 - 7/30 levels complete: (6 levels need to be approved by knugen, 1 level needs to be further coded by knugen). Sorry guys, things have been really hectic recently, knugen doesn't seem to have the internet up and running (because of the whole moving house thing xD), Morrowdays and I are wrapping up the Cardboard City Collab and I still have to do some artwork for the collab's preloader game coded by non other than Coolio-Niato. I'm still at school and have to do some coursework already, also I've been employed by Xceed as a pixel artist for a massive RPG game he is hoping to release in the near future. Don't worry, I'll still be working hard on NGP3 as well ;)
Level Progress: [+++++++=======================] (23.33%)

1/7/08 - 7/30 levels complete: (6 levels need to be approved by knugen, 1 level needs to be further coded by knugen). Things are running smoother now, the chatroom is almost finished according to knugen, who is moving house at the moment and it's just a case of completing these levels and the all important secret areas.
Level Progress: [+++++++=======================] (23.33%)

24/6/08 - 3/30 levels complete: (3 levels need to be approved by knugen). I have finished the achievement layout and graphics, Knugen has begun coding the achievement system. The layout is coming along nicely as well. The menu is fully fnished as well and I have started work on the secret areas.
Level Progress: [+++===========================] (10.00%)

17/6/08 - 3/30 levels complete: (3 levels need to be approved by knugen). I have mainly been working on the layout and thinking about possible levels. Meanwhile, knugen has been working on the chatroom and he has finished the saving system.
Level Progress: [+++===========================] (10.00%)

Blog:

I started the production of NGP3 about 2 weeks ago, by making the menu screen. Then I 'attempted' to code the saving system but failed. I asked knugen for some coding help and he ended up helping me so much that he became the main coder for the game. Anyway, from now onwards, we will work together to create the most exciting, entertaining and versatile Newgrounds Pass sequel ever. I'm not sure when the game will be done, probably 2 months at least. stay tuned for more updates.

Newgrounds Pass 3 Log


Comments

Hmm, I had a NICE ASS layout for you. But no.

you said you wouldn't make a scene.

Lol silly peoples. Anyway good luck deary =D

thanks bro.

I'm hoping for a much improved version of the NGP2. :P

how would it be 'much improved'?

good luck dude. Hopefully this one will win the monthly awards for you.
Though if it doesnt do not give up hope or get mad, I mean with what you have you done more things then alot of newgrounders.

Thank you so much DrClay, I will be sending you a PM very shortly with a secret plan that I will be sharing with you :O

Looking spify!
Nice menu already.
I can see lots of cheating going on with a chat system. Which might be good I suppose. It makes it more of a community game.

Just please don't make the last question a random guess ever again :(
Haha.

Did you get my e-mail?

Thanks! I spam blocker and 'hide chat' system could be implimented to stop people from just blaring out the answer every second and ruining everyone's fun. Yes, I got your PM, it is a very good idea, I will most certainly use it!

looks cool! i see you are really taking it far!(chat, saving etc...)

Yeah, it's the final game so why not go the extra mile? Thanks!

John's magic castle still haunts me!

OMG please explain!

"Load Game"?

How big is this going to be?

lol, just 30 levels, but it's just a way of starting from the level you left off, if you want to play it across a number of sittings. Because normally you would have to just quickly go through all the previous levels to get to the one you want which wastes time. Also, how's your NG Pass coming all? Please submit it soon.

I'm pretty sure I finished my NG Pass parody, but do I have to submit it? =\
If I submit it, I don't think I would want to have sponsors since it's just a blatantly obvious parody of your games.

ok, well just submit it and not have it sponsored =D (If you want).

Sweet! Who's DreamworX though?

*hint* :D

lol, I'll change it now.

Sweet, looking dude!

No more Halo 3 parodies coming like Spartan laser?

maybe, but I lost my voice changing software, so I can't do some voice for a little while.

Meh...It dosen't really look all that good...

A weely update is a good idea.
I'll have to pop in on Tuesdays to see how things are going :D

good to hear, thanks for the support

Take "ChillyCheese" off your buddies list, my account was hacked, and you were co'd on the spam flash he made.

yeah, done, thanks

Playing a little Age of Empires on the side I see :P

YEAH IT'S MY FAVOURITE GAME =D

When you say 6 need to be approved by Knugen, do you mean 6 on top of the 7 completed? Or are those 6 included within those 7?

included within the 7.

You have quite a few different .fla files for the production of this game.

THAT MAKES IT LOGICALLY MORE AWESOME.

lol yeah, knugen has the master FLA. and I just supply him with art and animation! In total there are 9 FLA contributing to one mighty .swf. This is going to be the biggest project me and knugen have every made.

Can't wait for NG pass 3 to come out. The last two were outstanding. I'm sure you can top NG pass 2 with all the screen shots you presented to us, can't wait.

Your friend, Vincent.

P.S - Just in case you don't remember me we did the Black and Whites 3-6 together.

I remember you man! Thanks a lot for the support, I really appreciated it. =D

Thats kick ass it really looks like the xbox guide

thanks =D

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