[coder needed] BomberKeen - public thread

DoomJedi · Post by **DoomJedi** » Sat Aug 10, 2013 7:58

Hi,

For those who are new - "BomberKeen" is a project that brings Commander Keen universe (normal and extended) into "Bomberman" gameplay and engine.

It's being developed by Dr. Kylstein (coding) and myself (art) - on a private dev. forum. This is the public thread of that project.

"BomberKeen" DOS version by Dr. Kylstein - Beta 1:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/375 ... _beta1.zip

At this point - we have 31 characters made in a basic spritesheet (20 frames each) - 11 of them - as extended (full) spritesheet (56 frames each) to support future actions and powerups.
We also have 18 themes made artwise.

Despite our current goals for the project being relatively limited - potential/planned possibilities if this project/engine are endless - including different game modes, unique creature powers, new power-ups, story modes, traps - and what not.
A bit of what it can be - you can see in this Game Maker basic "demo":

"BomberKeen" Game Maker DoomJedi version - Beta 1:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/375 ... eengm8.rar

Who knows - maybe even net multiplayer.
And if we'll manage to move it from DOS to SDL or such - it'll give us more memory, possibilities.

Don't want to talk on Dr. Kylstein behalf - I think we'll still welcome more artist and coders to join the project.

Updates of this project will be posted here.

MoffD · Post by **MoffD** » Sat Aug 10, 2013 12:58

Glad to see you guys still working well on it

I hope sometime in the future I can help again

DoomJedi · Post by **DoomJedi** » Sat Aug 10, 2013 13:25

Thank you

szemi · Post by **szemi** » Sat Aug 10, 2013 13:35

Your BomberKeen kicks a huge a$$. ;D

DoomJedi · Post by **DoomJedi** » Sat Aug 10, 2013 15:16

Oh, you're just too kind...

szemi · Post by **szemi** » Sat Aug 10, 2013 15:45

No probs, the game promises to be cool.

DoomJedi · Post by **DoomJedi** » Sat Aug 10, 2013 15:55

Well, the project is going in Dr. Kylstein's pace. Which I can't define as "fast".

szemi · Post by **szemi** » Sat Aug 10, 2013 16:18

I see.

DoomJedi · Post by **DoomJedi** » Wed Aug 14, 2013 14:34

Made today extended spriteset for the Bounder.

Dr. Kylstein is progressing on character selection screen.

Post by **Levellass** » Thu Aug 15, 2013 4:37

That I'd like to see; the Bounder is not known for its sprite frames.

DoomJedi · Post by **DoomJedi** » Fri Aug 16, 2013 11:12

Who will win - Marvel or DC comics?

Place your bets

(probably DC...because they have the DAMN BATMAN

)

Extended Lick frames made.

Base Captain America frames made. For all the Marvel fans who were envy of the Flash character.

Martinez McMeyer (extended frames) is now added.

"BomberKeen" now supports up to 50 characters - all of which - are easy customizable/addable - for custom characters and mods.

Bernie, Ceilick - if you want characters of your famous Keen mods in this engine (unofficial TUIT and such - beyond ones already inserted) - help making the relevant frames.
If someone wants to contribute more characters - we are open for submission. You can use released art for 8bit palette used in "BomberKeen", can send you spritesheet format as well.

If people know some famous recolored Keen clone characters - list your wishes - and provide the pic of particular character/recoloring.

Post by **Levellass** » Sat Aug 17, 2013 1:37

Marvel, Batman's parents weren't killed by bombs and he refuses to use them to destroy anyone.

DoomJedi · Post by **DoomJedi** » Sat Aug 17, 2013 6:06

Well, we'll settle it in the ring...welcome to the "King of the Ring"

szemi · Post by **szemi** » Sat Aug 17, 2013 8:15

Yay, Martinez is there!

Thanks for putting him into the game.

DoomJedi · Post by **DoomJedi** » Sat Aug 17, 2013 10:16

You're welcome

All characters are fully playable.