Keen 8: Dead in the Desert

Arjak · Post by **Arjak** » Tue May 05, 2009 21:28

I like the title "Battle of the Brains," but if you don't, how does "Mortimer's Last Stand!" sound?

Post by **tulip** » Tue May 05, 2009 21:33

Yeah, you could put music from Led Zeppelin's "Achilles' Last Stand" into the game. That could work.

Post by **Ceilick** » Wed May 06, 2009 0:55

Arjak, I appreciate your comments in the Krodacia thread. "It's like Christmas '92 finally came." is probably the most flattering thing anyone could say of it. Right now I don't have plans to re-re(etc)fix Krodacia, probably won't either as I'd rather get Dead in the Desert done.

As far as the title of the last episode, I don't like "Mortimer's Last Stand" because it suggests that Keen is the clear victor. It'd be like naming episode 2 "The Earth was Saved"

Still, I'm open to title suggestions, not to say that people should throw whatever comes to mind at me, but if someone thinks they have a good idea go ahead and share.

And all this said, Commander Keen is barely on the periphery of my thoughts right now. When class gets out I'll get back to work on it maybe. Probably. Until then I'm only up for talk and suggestions.

Syllypryde · Post by **Syllypryde** » Wed May 06, 2009 2:49

Ceilick wrote:.........As far as the title of the last episode, I don't like "Mortimer's Last Stand" because it suggests that Keen is the clear victor. It'd be like naming episode 2 "The Earth was Saved" Still, I'm open to title suggestions, not to say that people should throw whatever comes to mind at me, but if someone thinks they have a good idea go ahead and share.........

Actually, I liked Battle of the Brains for the final title of your TUIT trilogy. Since the difference of 1 IQ point has been the focal point of their rivalry, seeing who has the better brain seemed fitting for their final battle. However, since you have established that you do not like the name after all, I guess I will just have to come up with some suggestions.

Patrick

Post by **Ceilick** » Fri May 08, 2009 16:20

It's funny how right after I say I'm not going to work on it until schools out....I go right ahead and work on it.

Anyway, a result of Arjak's enthusiasm, I got the first level mostly functional. A lot of graphics are done for furnishing the desert levels, this video demo shows off most of them. Still more to do, but the desert portion of the game is more complete than incomplete at this point.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-hscYhlsKo

Post by **KeenRush** » Fri May 08, 2009 16:27

Looks great, dude.

I especially like the 'pogoing' snakes, as I've probably mentioned already somewhere, but this was the first time I saw them in motion.

Dynamo · Post by **Dynamo** » Fri May 08, 2009 22:07

Looking forward to this mod, hope to see it released soon. Keep up the good job!

_mr_m_ · Post by **_mr_m_** » Mon May 11, 2009 23:26

I joined this forum just so I could say "Thank you!" for Keys of Krodacia.

I didn't know about it until a few months ago -- I found it by chance on a keen wiki!

I was so blown away by it, right from when I started Blue Forest, to the end screens!

When I showed my sister the game, she initially thought id actually continued the series and put out a new Keen game!

I've been playing the Keen series since I was 5, and I'm now 20.
I once dabbled in Keen modding on the Galaxy series, but couldnt get very far using the TED5 editor.

By the way, in the video you recently put up for Dead in the Desert, when Keen collects those water flasks (it's what they look like anyway), do I see Standard Galactic Alphabet for H2O appearing?

Can't wait to find out what happens next in Dead in the Desert!

Post by **Ceilick** » Tue May 12, 2009 4:44

By the way, in the video you recently put up for Dead in the Desert, when Keen collects those water flasks (it's what they look like anyway), do I see Standard Galactic Alphabet for H2O appearing?

That you do, I was hoping someone would notice

As trivial as it is, its one of my favorite things in the mod

Glad you liked the Key of Krodacia, make sure you've got the latest version as its got new music: viewtopic.php?t=566

Roobar · Post by **Roobar** » Tue May 12, 2009 5:24

Well woah! Looks pretty good. Feels more like Keen 4. And those vitals looks like one ups. Great work so far!

jonnyspeight · Post by **jonnyspeight** » Tue May 12, 2009 13:59

that video looks brillianty, keep up the good work...please

MM · Post by MM » Tue May 19, 2009 10:36

may I use the promo picture for my article?? I'm really excited about the announcement. I really enjoyed Keen7.

ZidaneA · Post by **ZidaneA** » Tue May 19, 2009 14:17

Ceilick wrote:It's funny how right after I say I'm not going to work on it until schools out....I go right ahead and work on it.

Anyway, a result of Arjak's enthusiasm, I got the first level mostly functional. A lot of graphics are done for furnishing the desert levels, this video demo shows off most of them. Still more to do, but the desert portion of the game is more complete than incomplete at this point.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-hscYhlsKo

Holy pogostick!
I cannot say this is like Christmas '92 since I was born that year, but I can image.

Oh, I so want to play this now

Post by **Ceilick** » Tue May 19, 2009 17:49

Sure, MM, you can use the promo, I'm honored to be included

Oh, I so want to play this now

I hear ya my friend, hopefully only a few months wait

HoboRed · Post by **HoboRed** » Tue May 19, 2009 23:14

[quote="_mr_m_"]I joined this forum just so I could say "Thank you!" for Keys of Krodacia.

I didn't know about it until a few months ago -- I found it by chance on a keen wiki!

I was so blown away by it, right from when I started Blue Forest, to the end screens!

When I showed my sister the game, she initially thought id actually continued the series and put out a new Keen game!

I've been playing the Keen series since I was 5, and I'm now 20.
I once dabbled in Keen modding on the Galaxy series, but couldnt get very far using the TED5 editor.

By the way, in the video you recently put up for Dead in the Desert, when Keen collects those water flasks (it's what they look like anyway), do I see Standard Galactic Alphabet for H2O appearing?

Can't wait to find out what happens next in Dead in the Desert![/quote]

Well give it some more dedication!

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