One more thing I need help with is drawing a picture of the main character. You'll learn what he looks like when you read but pretty much he's a dragon/human hybrid and I'm having problems drawing his face. I don't want the stereotypical really long face like a lizard, but more looking human with human features. Any help will be greatly appreciated

Genesis… A suitable name for this story. It’s the word used for the first book of the Bible, a book about how the world was created out of nothing. A suitable name as I was created out of nothing. I wasn’t born, but engineered. I’d give you my name, but I don’t have one. This is my legacy, the Legacy of Numach.

Over 4000yrs ago there was a race of humans that were highly intelligent, much more so than the Greeks or Egyptians or Incans. These humans were so advanced that the genetic code was like modellers clay in their hands, they had found a way to mix or splice the DNA of a human with that of other creatures. One such chosen creature was called a Chameodragon. It was a powerful beast, a warm blooded reptilian that could rend a man limb from limb. Long bone blades extended from its elbows and voracious bone claws allowed it to tear its prey apart, while its external ribcage and thick boning made it almost impossible to injure let alone kill it. That not being enough this beast had highly developed wings allowing for full movement in the air and adding further insult to the injury it could cause was its ability to blend in with its environment becoming almost unseen to the human eye. It was a horrific monster, exactly why it was chosen for splicing.
Using the DNA of this monster the people were able to create powerful warriors that were stronger and faster than any human could ever hope to be. They had all the strengths of this beast yet they retained their own individual thoughts and desires. These hybrids were called Numachians.
However they were not going to be left to mess with humanity for long. At some point later a disaster struck the world, wiping out this race and all their experimentation along with everything else on the planet leaving but a few. Or so it was thought.

May 17th 1972 a young intrepid biochemist by the name of Vincent Price, an ambitious man with the beliefs that man will one day be able to modify his own DNA and that the people of the past may have held the key, during an archaeological dig trying to support his theory came across a strange bronze tablet with unusual writings on it. This tablet dated back over 4000yrs! The writing on the tablet was translated; the writing was the remnants of the ancient races research. Vincent had struck it big. By using the information gained from the tablet he was able to form the world’s largest genetic research company – Biocon Industries. These tablets however didn’t have just their research but a sample of Chameodragon DNA…

Vincent’s plan was to use their research to create a Numachian to sell it to the military as a weapon. The problem he had though was that Numachians aren’t exactly ‘easy’ to hide, their green-pigmented skin, wings and external carapace generally gave away that they weren’t normal people. Nothing more than a minor setback to him though, he encoded into the prototype’s DNA the ability to activate and deactivate the ‘biomorphs’ as they are called, at will. This would allow the Numachian to change from a normal looking human into a complete Numachian and back again something the originals didn’t have. A very powerful weapon this would be indeed.

Vincent however didn’t anticipate his prototype rejecting its own creation and hating those who created him. The prototype rebelled and escaped Biocon, left with nothing but a burning hatred of Vincent and Biocon and a desire to seek vengeance on those who had mutilated him. How ironic that he wanted to create the ultimate weapon and succeeded, now that weapon is pointed right at him. Vincent now seeks to destroy the prototype, well have I got news for him.

I am the prototype, I am Numach and I’m not going down without one hell of a fight!

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...it[Chameodragon] could cause was its ability to blend in with its environment becoming almost unseen to the human eye.

...The problem he had though was that Numachians aren’t exactly ‘easy’ to hide

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2)Probably code it myself. As for the language I don't even know where to begin! I'm still at HND level, I was going to wait until I do a degree til I start heavily thinking on what language to use.

3)He DOES have chameleonic skin, but he can't exactly stay invisible all the time. Needs to go buy food or something and I think the grocer will be a little freaked to see a 7ft demi-dragon walk in and buy an apple! LOL!

The Numachians creators existed over 4000yrs ago and then were wiped out along with the planet - Tis the flood. The few that survived were Noah n co.

Numach will be driven through the games by hatred. He hates biocon for creating him and wishes to destroy them. In the game however his hatred will come close to destroying him instead.

Evil can't fight evil after all. So at some point (currently undecided) hes going to repent of it. His body at this time (very late in the game/series) will change to his will. He was driven by hatred so his body embodied his hatred. When his hatred is removed he becomes something quite different I won't spoil the surprise.

Anyone got any ideas on wot I could code it in

I'm planning of making 3 games of this. Each one a continuation of the last but still each game is a complete story.
The 3rd game will feature the bad guy Vincent now being dead.
His son takes over the company.
His son uses a bit of Numach DNA to create a clone of him. A pure evil clone.

Now the idea I'm toying with is that this clone is soulless. But is inhabited by a demon. One which has been manipulating Biocon the ENTIRE time! This demon was the one who originally started the ancient race in messing with genetics, he 'helped' Vincent stumble over these findings and set up Biocon. All to serve his own evil purposes. He 'inspired' Vincent in the creation of certain things I avn't mentioned here yet (Think Numach with bio-metallic enhancements) but anyway this demon resides in the clone kills off Vincent's Son then the final fight is with Numach.

Numach since he's driven by hatred can't hurt the demon. After all how can you hurt evil with evil! anyway Numach repents of the hatred and evil. Now since he's a good guy now (he was kindofan anti-hero during the series) he can beat the demon.

Any thoughts on that?

As for what to code it in, I cant say I am too knowledgable but C++ always works (especially with a free compiler! - dev c++), I personally enjoy java because its eaisier to use than C++ but I cant get the hang of the free non-GUI compiler from java. And finally there is Visual Basic. I dont know of any free compilers.... One last option I can think of is DarkBasic (which is free) and its simple to use (because its BASIC!!) but I have to see a decent game made (that has excellent collsion detection) for it before I can actually promote it though.

So its up to you, if you want flexability but are willing to work with the complexity, go with C++. If you want a good mix between the 2 go with Java. And to tell the truth, I dont know the capabilities of VB.

There is of course C#.NET (Microsoft's answer to Java) but it aint free.

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I'm still only learning at the moment and I don't know enough to even know where to begin in coding a game. I know Java, can do things like arrays, data structures, dynamic arrays, objects, inheritance, parameters, beginnings of Applets - colours, text boxes all simple stuff.
Not really game making stuff. Is it possible to make a game with just the above things?

VB I find pretty easy, Dark Basic I've heard of but never seen! Where cud I find it?

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[This message has been edited by AmazingJas (edited January 24, 2004).]

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there's Gamemaker (www.gamemaker.nl) which is sorta free (if you download an older version)

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Umm, even the latest versions are free - you only pay to get a few features. But even without registering, GameMaker is still perfectly capable of creating games.

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I personally enjoy java because its eaisier to use than C++ but I cant get the hang of the free non-GUI compiler from java.

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Most IDE's take care of the compiler for you. I use NetBeans.

What you use to program is up to you and your confidence in programming.

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Both the programs are trial. BlitzBasic works for 30 uses. DB for 30days.

Just a question - How on earth do you use these things?

Maybe I shud upload some of my reallllly old games to my site just to give ppl a laugh at what a 12yr old cud do!

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Problem is that when it comes to coding games I wouldn't know where to begin! I'm pretty much a complete novice.

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Are you new just to coding games, or to programming in general?

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Programming I've been doing for years. Only started doing courses in Computing when I was 16 (I'm 20 now). My last course was a general Computer Studies, but my current one is Software Engineering and focuses alot on designing and programming systems. I use mostly Java tho I did a bit of HTML and a fair amount of VB last year. This year its ALL Java

The first thing you should look at is drawing sprites - check out the Java tutorials on Sun's website on how to draw graphics. You'll want to know how to use the Graphics and Graphics2D classes.

I've been working on a Java project that involves a lot of drawing sprites right now, so I can help you .

I recommend starting with 2D stuff if you're new to creating games - jumping right to 3D could be a bit too much.

What have you done in Java? Applets? Apps?

You could also try GameMaker, but since you've done a lot of programming, you should be able to code your own game .

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Cobra, what I meant about the versions, was that the latest 'unregistered' version I believe is missing some of the functions that formerly were included, Multiplayer for example? I don't know all the details though. Mind you, for the price, the registered version is almost free

Gamemaker is d/l now. Good thing I have broadband.

The sprite editor looks alot like Paint Shop Pro, which is a gud thing since I use PSP alot.

Any way to make a simple RPG in this?

Gamemaker does look easier than BB and DB.

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I believe is missing some of the functions that formerly were included, Multiplayer for example? I don't know all the details though.

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Multiplayer, DLLs, and much of the new functions have to be registered - but the unregistered version is still capable of making executables - you can still make complete, functional games with it.

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Mind you, for the price, the registered version is almost free

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Yup - I've already registered my copy.

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Switch Mayhem now available! Get it here
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EDIT: also, if you wanted to make a simple RPG... the RPG Toolkit might be what you want. I hear it's pretty flexible. played around with it alittle. http://yukon.sytes.net/
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[This message has been edited by ArchAngel (edited January 25, 2004).]

so, which one did you get? 3, 2, or 1?
played around with 2 a little. just got 3 and didn't get the chance to check it out. basically, just play around with it. don't they have some form of tutorial?

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Karl /GODCENTRIC
Visionary Media
the creative submitted to the divine.
Husband of my amazing wife Aleshia
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I have it uploaded at http://skynes.tripod.com

Its on the first page.

Totally lame game but still, it's my first and I'm proud of it :P

--D-SIPL

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[This message has been edited by AmazingJas (edited January 28, 2004).]

Ahhhhhhh
I made one booboo on my site and everyone has pointed it out!!!
hahahahahaha

I'm proud of that little game. My sister got up to 380 or so then got annoyed with it cause it was moving too quickly so she closed it! I found it hilarious watching her freaking out over the clown that seems to deliberately move away from her mouse!

I'm gonna follow through the GameMaker tutorials (thats how I made that one, just followed the guide.) then I'll start making my own stuff. Once I have the hang of GameMaker I'll start learning to code games in DB and BB.

Thanks for all your help, I'd never have known of these programs otherwise.

Also, here's a link to one of my earlier Gamemaker games which is a remake of an old but interesting arcade game called Elevator Action. The graphics are the original's, but I think it plays pretty well, except for one or two minor bugs which I never got around to fixing..

http://home.iprimus.com.au/j_brown/elevator.zip

BTW, remaking one of the older games is an excellent way to learn programming, and game design principles.. www.remakes.org .

Send me your email address to jasace50@hotmail.com and I'll give it to you.

One thing though...I made this game in 8 weeks for a competition, and I had to cut a few corners to get it finished in time, so the coding is a little messy (mainly thanks to the elevators being controllable). So don't judge me too harshly if it's too hard to decipher.

My current project (Project Contra) is much more swish, and is coming along nicely!

Contra... that name is familiar.

That Elevator game is actually kinda frustrating. U need the elevator to bring u up but u just miss it, then whilst waiting for it u gta deal with an army of goons! aaahhhhhh lol

BTW, spotted you on www.remakes.org which is my other home..

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Bombs------10 Rupees
Healing Potion-50 Rupees
Triforce----Priceless
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Biocon Industries Main plant

Late at night it was a normal night’s work at Biocon, the scientists wer working away at perfecting Numach whilst the guards outside stared into the blackness aimlessly looking for intruders. The machinery inside churning replications of the Chameodragon DNA, eagerly waiting to be spliced into another horrific biocon creation. Outside the perimeter on a building not far from biocon stooped a dark figure gazing at the plant intently watching for something… or someone. Just at that moment a black limousine pulls up. A man steps out of the front of the limousine and walks quickly over and opens the door, out comes Vincent Price. The dark figure’s eyes light up, then he steps forward as if ready to pounce.
“… Not yet” he says to himself as he slips back into the darkness, back to waiting.
“Thank you Lon” Vincent says as he and the man proceed into the plant. The limo drives off.
“Now” the figure says. At this he runs forward and leaps off the roof of the building and lands down without so much as making a noise. He swiftly races toward the outer fence and flips over it effortlessly, then as quickly as he jumped over he jumps upward onto a roof of the entry hall and slips into darkness once more.
He smirks to himself “How very convenient” he chuckles as he walks toward an open air vent. “Guess this is securitys night off”. At this he sneaks inside.

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Numach when fully biomorphed will be part human part dragon. But I'm finding it difficult to get a face for him that mixes the two kinds. Is there anyone that can give me a hand?

Its JUST his face I'm having problems with, the rest of his body is sorted.

I want him to although look dragony to still have human shape of face. one thing its gotta have

3 horns. one from central forehead going straight up. Other two from sides of head around cheekbone or so going backwards slightly angled upward.

Storywise, I have 7 pages written. Got stuck at the end of them and it took me aaaages to work out where to go. I know now, so as soon as I adjust to University life Ill write some more. I've decided to allow 3 different routes from where I am, which means writing 3 more bits of story!

General gamewise I now have it copyrighted for 5yrs. All concept art, story n everything. The lot. So I can do with it as I wish

I've been working with Game Maker. My sprite skills suck, but I can make a simple flying shooting game now. I want to aim and try and make a re-make of the old Super Aleste on the SNES. It's the BEST little scolling shooter EVER and I really wanna try n re-make it.

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GameMaker is about to get a huge update, and it will be switching to Direct3D. There's a beta available for testing purposes, but from what I've heard it looks like a real winner. Bit sad that all games produced with the new version will require a decent 3D accelerator though

btw, I've just completed a few remakes myself: Potty Pigeon and Activision Boxing. Boxing was my first real foray into 3D development and was a very educational and rewarding experience. I'll post links to them as soon as am able.