Super Metroid: Volta

2008-09-10 08:13:51 pm

Acclaimed Threshold

Constant Sorrows

I like the CREs, though I think you should draw new ones, and maybe use two types for that room. It looks fine as-is though, just possible improvements.

Bolognab

2008-09-10 08:50:54 pm

I don't like the random CRE tiles at all in the second pic. It looks ugly IMO. The detailed rock does look better though.

G-K: stop complaining about how everyone only says "this is awesome." Some people will only say that. Live with it.

Crys

2008-09-11 01:13:04 am

Green-Kirby, ROAR!

Quote from Bolognab:

I don't like the random CRE tiles at all in the second pic. It looks ugly IMO. The detailed rock does look better though.

G-K: stop complaining about how everyone only says "this is awesome." Some people will only say that. Live with it.

If you don't complain nothing will change! =)

ZephyrZx

2008-09-11 01:02:45 pm

I like those tiles, it make it look like an old facility being eroded by the land.

I don't really know if you said/answered this but, why Volta?

FirePhoenix

2008-09-11 01:17:21 pm

Volta is the name of the planet the game takes place on.

FirePhoenix

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FirePhoenix: 2008-09-12 07:26:47 pm

2008-09-12 07:21:55 pm

Guess what? Public beta attached in the first post. Go to it!

Beta ends after Kraid and the item you get from him. I'll post the item maxes for the beta later.

Required skills: Midair Morph + drop bomb.

Cardweaver

2008-09-12 07:30:04 pm

Quote from FirePhoenix0:

Required skills: drop bomb

Seriously, I'm not sure yet how you did it, and I'm doubly unsure of why I'm typing and not playing the beta, but... awesome.

FirePhoenix

2008-09-12 07:31:30 pm

I meant it like midair morph and drop a bomb at it's height but whatever. Rolling Eyes

Cardweaver

2008-09-12 08:07:34 pm

Sadness. I thought you meant use the charge bomb spread.

Anyway, I "beat" it.

I love the way it looks, especially the idea of sneaking through a ventilation-type area.

I don't know what the maxes are, but I had 20 missiles, 3 supers, ice beam, mophball, bombs, and 3 etanks

ZephyrZx

2008-09-12 08:29:13 pm

Nice and fun hack, till i got stuck... pic on post.

attachment:

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namespoofer

2008-09-12 09:17:57 pm

Trained by Cpadolf. Mission: To Perfect.

Wow I really like this!

Mabye after the any% with Cpadolf and the any% CH with Kriole, I think I'll put you on notice that I plan on dominating this shit. =)

Bioniclegenius

2008-09-12 09:24:01 pm

Fear Me! (Or else...)

This does look highly entertaining, as well as well designed. I noticed there weren't really any tiling errors, and the only problem I've seen so far is the one mentioning him getting stuck - stay away from the 2-space high areas until after the morphing ball. Also, I'm writing this while downloading this. Wish me luck with this game!

ZephyrZx

2008-09-12 09:56:42 pm

Ok, "finished" it, i liked it very much, the enviroment is great, but i find it a little straighforward, is it cause its just a beta?

And about the kagos, what is their weakness >:o

FirePhoenix

2008-09-12 10:01:26 pm

I know it's straightforward but remember, it is just a beta. There will be plenty of exploration later on.

As for the Kagos, they are only vulnerable to another weapon that's hasn't actually been placed in the game yet.

Bioniclegenius

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Bioniclegenius: 2008-09-12 10:37:45 pm

2008-09-12 10:33:08 pm

Fear Me! (Or else...)

The charge beam. You said it in your first post. Also,

I just beat Kraid. Where do I go from here? It's blocked off on all sides.

Edit: Nvm. I misread your earlier post. I thought you said Spore Spawn, for some reason, not Kraid. Never mind! Also, would you like any help with this? PM me if you do.

namespoofer

2008-09-12 10:37:20 pm

Trained by Cpadolf. Mission: To Perfect.

Quote from Bioniclegenius:

The charge beam. You said it in your first post. Also,

I just beat Kraid. Where do I go from here? It's blocked off on all sides.

That is the end of the beta.

ZephyrZx

2008-09-12 11:11:09 pm

I have this... natural ability to find places to get stuck, as seen in a previos post, and in other hack topics like revolution ex, tell me if you need those abilities for your hack xd

I was going to post a pic of another place i got stuck, but i was using my friend's computer, and he has zsnes, and i don't know how to take screenshots with that emulator, and i forgot to print screen it.

FirePhoenix

2008-09-12 11:34:22 pm

There are a couple of place I know of that you can get kinda stuck, but I tried to make sure I didn't make areas where one could potentially get stuck. So, please tell me where you just found find this second place. At the least, describe the area that you got stuck in.

Bloodsonic

2008-09-12 11:41:35 pm

okay, time to lay the smackdown.
1.THE COLORZ!!!11 THEY BUUURNNN!!!1
the palettes in gaia heights just don't seem right..
and I REALLY dislike the power suit colors. the yellow and darkish blue-green seem to clash.
2.MUSIC.
the brinstar music in cyclonia does NOT work. I suggest maridia song 2.
3. it's a bit too linear..
I finished the beta in..what, 8 minutes?
4.(yes, I looked in smile.)

Quote from FirePhoenix0:

You're going to want to not use drew's cre gfx. I already asked him if I could use them in my hack and he didn't like the idea. You're best off making your own new cre gfx.

You have some of redesign's graphics. Evil or Very Mad

other than these, this hack is very unique. I love it, and I'd love it more if you fixed these, and made the difficulty a bit harder.I think it's too easy.
my next hack's got some tough competition. Wink

FirePhoenix

2008-09-12 11:55:07 pm

Responses:
1. I don't see how the Gaia Heights has clashing palettes myself...
2. No real comment, I could see if I like it better.
3. I know it's linear right now, but there will be plenty exploration in the full hack. I guarantee it.
4. I know I have those Redesign tiles in my CRE, but I haven't used any of them in the hack out of respect of Drew's wishes for me to not use them. I just haven't removed them.
As for difficulty, I'm not much for hard hacks. I'd like to keep it relatively close to the original game's difficulty, maybe a bit harder.

[hr]
Thanks for the rest of the comments guys! The totals listing for the beta is as follows:

32 Missiles
3 E. Tanks
3 Supers
Morph Ball
Bombs
Ice Beam

ZephyrZx

2008-09-13 12:09:34 am

Wow, 3 supers? D: i had 1 and it was after kraid xd.

FP, Ill post detailed pics in a second, i have to download the beta now on my pc, I was at a friend's house testing your hack, thats how much i love SM :<

ZephyrZx

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ZephyrZx: 2008-09-13 01:02:58 am

2008-09-13 12:49:06 am

Lol you meant 3 supers as in, you have 3 missiles to use xd.

Anyways, here's the possible perma stuck places i found, last 2 pics are something you might wanna check, first one is a tile thats supposed to be air? but its a black tile next to it (next to morph balled samus), and the last 2, is that door supposed to start blinking after killing just 1 enemy?

Ok, to make it more clear, ill just upload a zip with the pictures where i got stuck, and another picture with the same name and the map location i was.

attachment:

Bugs.rar

Sturmvogel Prime

2008-09-13 12:57:29 am

Phazon Vasteel Autobot

Testing the hack:

Pro's:
- Saving capsules in big rooms (Like SM Redesign) =D>
- Normal Physics =D>
- Zelda background in Cyclonia, looks nice and "Earthly" =D>
- Some enemies can be killed with a "Special" weapon =D>

Con's:
- Cyclonia's caves are too @#$%! dark Evil or Very Mad

Conclusion: It feels like Redesign, but without the screwed physics =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>

Keep up the good work :)

ZephyrZx

2008-09-13 01:04:35 am

meh, i see cyclonia just fine, increase your monitor brightness maybe?

Cardweaver

2008-09-13 02:50:07 am

So... I missed 12 missiles? That's not too bad. I'll assume I missed two 5's and a 2 instead of six 2's to make myself feel better.