Cyan Productions, The Son of the Toa - up for download! Options

[Takua95]

The site looks great. I'll send you a little summary that you can put on it for the The Time Machine page.

I sent out my Beta a little while ago, but I still haven't got back any response from you guys. C'mon, beta testers, I know you're out there!

[Lewa Masius Mast...]

I've been plating Infestation, and I can't seem to find Nireta. I checked Ga-Wahi, then I checked Po-Wahi, and probably spent more then two-hundred widgets traveling back and forth between Ga-Koro and Ta-Wahi.

[Snoopy82]

She's on the bridge by the waterfall in Ga-Wahi.

[Emzee]

I notice that a lot of people are having the same problems as me... you certainly made it hard enough.

Yep.

Bleh. I may of encountered a glitch. I'm in the Gahlok Nest, and got into the secret passageway, though after answering the third question, the only direction I could go is left. Even without touching the keypad. I'm pretty sure it isn't a keyboard error, what with the fact I checked with my other games and FoTR, so I'm sorta confused as to what I'm supposed to do.

I've never heard about anything like that. I don't even know where it could be coming from, but try and start up the game again and see if it still doesn't work. I just hope it isn't a permanent problem.

I tell ya, never say that in front of a WINE fan.

This is what it stands for:

Wine Is Not an Emulator.

Rather, it is a compatibility layer that contains the Windows Libraries.

The XP version might work...

Oh, my bad. Yeah, try using XP.

Thanks to everyone who's playing. The Infestation seems to have more bugs than anticipated, and unfortunately they can't really be fixed. Even if I take out the problem script (yes, I think I know which one it is), that script (series of scripts, actually) is the foundation script, meaning the game was built upon those scripts. If I reset them to the way they were, then (assuming the game doesn't corrupt) there won't be a side-view battle system, AND the problems might still be there.

Well, moving on to another subject, I might've mentioned that the Mudkip Man is redoing the charaset sprites in Fall of the Conqueror (he might do battle sprites too, but we'll wait and see). I myself plan to go back and "enhance" the MIDI tracks that I made so that they just sound better. I'll then go back and simply take out any system that doesn't work well (meaning that Ussal breeding is probably going bye-bye), then I re-release the "Debugged" version of Fall of the Conqueror and I'll sleep a little better at night.

And now for Influx.

The basic coding for the menu is complete, as is the HUD. My next goal is to put in a message system (basically going up to someone and having a conversation). Unfortunately, that means I have to animate another model, and animation is really difficult.

So that's pretty much it for now. If there are any more questions, please don't hesitate to post them here.

This post has been edited by Breaker: Jun 18 2008, 06:49 PM

[Snoopy82]

I never had any of the reported bugs. 0.o

Debugged version of FotC? Great, more work for me.

[Ol' Dlakii]

Well, moving on to another subject, I might've mentioned that the Mudkip Man is redoing the charaset sprites in Fall of the Conqueror (he might do battle sprites too, but we'll wait and see). I myself plan to go back and "enhance" the MIDI tracks that I made so that they just sound better. I'll then go back and simply take out any system that doesn't work well (meaning that Ussal breeding is probably going bye-bye), then I re-release the "Debugged" version of Fall of the Conqueror and I'll sleep a little better at night.

And there was me thinking that I shouldn't announce it myself.

Actually, I have gone through the battle sprites - the enemy ones - and done a bit of alteration. I've taken most of them and redone them in the style of the Rayg 2.5 kit, in order to better match the Toa battle sprites. Meanwhile, I'm nearly done with the enemy Toa map sprites; I need to do one more.

Now, onto The Infestation:

I've downloaded it, and thus far (which isn't very far at the moment ) I'm quite impressed. The gameplay, though a tad slow, is impressive, and the graphics all work well. Except for the battle sprites, which are pretty bad. But it doesn't matter that much.

[Toa Dovydas]

I like the new Infestation. The limit system actually impresses me, with you being able to choose the limit type.
HEEELP. I'm stuck. When Taipu joins you, what are you supposed to do? I know there are some switches, but they don't help in getting through.
-TD

This post has been edited by Toa Dovydas: Jun 23 2008, 04:53 AM

[Lewa Masius Mast...]

I was recently hired by Galvatron, most powerful Decepticon to exist Emzee for the role of writing/story concepts/other stuff. I'm a relative veteran to BIONICLE and an experienced writer. I'm not really sure how I'm supposed to introduce myself, but yeah.

[Ol' Dlakii]

Gavlatron?

Also, hi to the new guy from the other new guy!

Mudkip Man: I need more sprites. Seriously. I can't use yours unless at least 75% of all the charasets in my game have that style. So I need the rest of the Toa, Matoran for all Koro, and Rahkshi. Oh yeah, and I need a special Kopaka graphic with a cloak, kinda like the one in my avvie:



I know that you're working personally for Galvatron Emzee, so just feed me some of the excess waste for now.

Uh, it's "Dlakii" now, like I said.

Right. Toa and Matoran, I can do those almost instantaneously. The Rahkshi, however, will have to wait. I'm a bit tied up developing Toa Metru sprites for that evil quadruped from Fall of the Conqueror, and after that, Turaga are next on my list. Rahkshi follow after that.

[Emzee]

What program are you using for the models, Emzee? Just curious.

-azblue

Maya

Gavlatron?


Right. Toa and Matoran, I can do those almost instantaneously. The Rahkshi, however, will have to wait. I'm a bit tied up developing Toa Metru sprites for that evil quadruped from Fall of the Conqueror, and after that, Turaga are next on my list. Rahkshi follow after that.

Eh.... must we really fight over our only spriter?

Well, Dlakii has Toa and Matoran - all of them (I'll send them your way), and do we really need to redo the Rahkshi? If those are bad, there are worse sprites that probably need to be done first, like the Nui Jaga, Nui Rama, and Tarakava charasets.

You're in charge of sprites though, Dlakii. I'm just putting in my two cents.

I'M BACK!!!!!! (again) Final Exams are over so I can finally get back to work on HunterMan but.... I kinda lost the ideas I had. >.> I wrote them down somewhere so I'll have my plans once I find them. Once again, >.>

-TNN

Well, at least we're not in a total dry spell.

Takua95, if the Beta Testers aren't responding, it may be a good idea to set a deadline or release it without them, as they could just be too busy. I personally didn't find any bugs that I remember. Gameplay was very smooth.

As for everyone else, here's a screenshot:
http://www.majhost.com/gallery/Mato12/Infl...game_screen.png

This post has been edited by Galvatron: Jun 26 2008, 10:14 PM

[Ol' Dlakii]

Eh.... must we really fight over our only spriter?

Well, Dlakii has Toa and Matoran - all of them (I'll send them your way), and do we really need to redo the Rahkshi? If those are bad, there are worse sprites that probably need to be done first, like the Nui Jaga, Nui Rama, and Tarakava charasets.

You're in charge of sprites though, Dlakii. I'm just putting in my two cents.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

As for everyone else, here's a screenshot:
http://www.majhost.com/gallery/Mato12/Infl...game_screen.png

Yup.

Wait. I never gave you a full set of my Matoran, just some previews with the full lot of Toa. But I'll send them later.

And yup, my basic plan is to redo nearly everything in the end. Which reminds me, if there are any images of the Nui Laka that aren't from the game (for instance, if it started out as a MOC), I could really use such material. It's proving to be a headache, both map and battle.

As for that screen, it looks somewhat bland, but still impressive.

[Ol' Dlakii]

It's okay, I got word back from 2/3 of the testers, but Snoopy82 said that the beta was kinda short so far. So I'm hoping to add another "area" to the game before I release the first demo. The CMS is looking good (not too many features, but still...) and I have a bunch of systems that I haven't utilitized very much and I think including the next part in the demo would allow me to use them a whole lot more. Ta-Koro itself wasn't too hard to make, actually; creating these early cutscenes and programming/testing these systems takes a whole lot longer and is a lot harder to do, too. Despite that, I think the next region will be easier the make because I almost have most of these systems up and running.

P.S. Mudkip Man Turaga Dlakii, send me some more samples. Please.

Better idea. PM me descriptions of all the Toa and Matoran designs you want, and you can go straight from samples to the real thing.

Okay, I found my plans for Hunterman, and made some improving on them. I'm at my Trailer right now, so I can't work on Hunterman, but I'm going homr on Tuesday and will wrok on it then.

-TNN

Sounds good. Not that it's any of my business, but do you need map sprites?

[Snoopy82]

It's possible- In fact, when I was testing it, I thought he was one of the easiest.

[Emzee]

Never mind my last post. I got past it. But... is it even possible to beat the Kohrak in Ko-Wahi's Ice Temple? I got killed by it three times, each with a different combination of Matoran in battle.
-TD

Aft and Takua's Fire spells should be developed enough to do some serious damage. Thunder, Stone, and Light powers are also helpful against the Kohrak. I hope that helps.

Map Sprites..... Yes, I could use just about any matoran and Toa ones. I'll also need Bohrok ones for Acidman. And eventually a customized Lewa for Chaosman, the final boss. But for now, I need a Grey toa, for Hackman. I also need a Bohrok for the Heel Navi, a infected Onua for Darkman, a Kopaka for Quzman, and Gali and Onua for Breakman and Flight.

-TNN

Great, nothing that Dlakii has to completely draw anew! I guess since you're showing a lot of activity I'll take off Darth Toa and put your game up on the website. (http://cyangaming.net/). I don't want to put up both (unless of course, both become active) because it'll throw off the symmetry of the web page.

You you have any screenshots that you can post? Also, I need a synopsis for the game, and bios for the major characters.

Update: Anyone mind replying to my FotR post? I think the idea of redoing Flow of the River should be discussed (as in, whether it should be done or not).

This post has been edited by Galvatron: Jun 29 2008, 07:37 PM

[Takua95]

You want us to remake FotR? Gosh, Emzee, you're crazy. But that sounds like a great idea and a load of fun! Just let me finish my own game first.

[Emzee]

No no no! TK brought it up, and I'm considering it, but since we're not considering doing anything until TK comes back and follows through with his proposal.

We'd only be helping, not doing everything ourselves.

Yup.
And yup, my basic plan is to redo nearly everything in the end. Which reminds me, if there are any images of the Nui Laka that aren't from the game (for instance, if it started out as a MOC), I could really use such material. It's proving to be a headache, both map and battle.

The pictures of Nui Laka I hope those are okay.

Update: My current 3D project is Proto-Laka, leader of the Makutus Ultimus (Dark Vengeance 2.0). He's one of the villains from Influx.

[Toa Dovydas]

Never mind my last post. I got past it. But... is it even possible to beat the Kohrak in Ko-Wahi's Ice Temple? I got killed by it three times, each with a different combination of Matoran in battle.
-TD

Aft and Takua's Fire spells should be developed enough to do some serious damage. Thunder, Stone, and Light powers are also helpful against the Kohrak. I hope that helps.

Um... he kills me before I deal some serious damage, and my best attacks by Aft and Takua are Greater Fire and Aft's boost spells.
-TD

[Emzee]

We might need snowmen for the game. Not sure yet.

I want to know what you guys think of the textured model below. I hope it's acceptable for a "first run" of the game, and I can always go back an improve it.

http://www.majhost.com/gallery/Mato12/Infl...izer_render.png

[mihunai]

well, i got some rahi and stuff for the game done. hoping MZ can make em work like they should.
anywayz, here they are
Mountain Slizer/Throwbot
City Slizer/Throwbot
Jungle Slizer/Throwbot
Ice Slizer/Throwbot
Energy Slizer/Throwbot
Sub Slizer/Throwbot
Judge Slizer/Throwbot
Fire Slizer/Throwbot
Fikou
Hoto Bug
Kofo-Jaga
Tarakava
Lohrak
Hikaki
Green Nui-Rama
Orange Nui-Rama
Rahkshi(Lehrak)
Doom Viper
Visorak(keelerak)
Krekka
Muaka
Kane-Ra
Kuma-Nui1Kuma-Nui2
NUI LAKA
Nui Jaga-Purple

if there is anything needs changing, just tell me.

EDIT2: I'm DONE!!! for now..... again

mTm

P.S. theyre not of my usual quality because i had to keep a low polygon count. makes it easier and a lot more fun though

This post has been edited by mihunai: Jul 26 2008, 03:58 PM

[toa nidhiki nuva]

I will be making them at the same time. As for what they're about, THAT'S a surprise.

-TNN

[Snoopy82]

Wow, that 3D stuff looks awesome! Emzee certainly hired the right guy!

I love the Tarakava, especially. Nice and smooth.

[Emzee]

Toa Nidhiki Nuva, if you have time for doing two projects at the same time like that, then go for it, but I personally wouldn't do that if one project took up a lot of time before. =/

Anyway, I have a question for staff and fans alike. I'm working on the message system and I want to know which layout you guys would prefer: the face graphic like in Mata Zuto 1 or the name box in Mata Zuto 2? If you go with the face graphic, names some regular civilians won't be revealed unless you ask them. I want you guys to help decide on this though.

Also, Imold was nice enough to help debug The Infestation, and with that, I've decided to lessen the MP3 soundtrack to improve file size (right now the file size is about 50 MB, compare to the 100 MB it was before). I don't know if I'll have this done by tomorrow, but we shall see.

[Ol' Dlakii]

Anyway, I have a question for staff and fans alike. I'm working on the message system and I want to know which layout you guys would prefer: the face graphic like in Mata Zuto 1 or the name box in Mata Zuto 2? If you go with the face graphic, names some regular civilians won't be revealed unless you ask them. I want you guys to help decide on this though.

Wait. I thought that Fall of the Conqueror had both - the name and the picture. If that's doable, that'd be good. If not, then the one from The Infestation. We'll already be able to see them, anyway.

I have a question about Fall of the Conqueror. You see, recently I bought Super Smash Bros Brawl. I was playing on the Bridge of Eldin, a Legend of Zelda stage, when a certain tune called "The Dark World" started playing. It reminded me of something. Then it hit me - it was just like the theme to Fall of the Conqueror. Is that where you got it from?

Not that I'm complaing - it sounds good.

This post has been edited by Turaga Dlakii: Jul 17 2008, 12:11 AM

[Snoopy82]

I'd go with just the faces. It adds some color to the game.

[mihunai]

ive just finished the Hikaki, lohrak, nui rama and lehrak.
you can find them Here

mTm

[Snoopy82]

That's some of the best 3D stuff I've seen since Mahalis. If you say that's low quality, I can't wait to see your high end stuff.

Oh, Emzee, is everyone who's a member of KKP going to be brought over to here? Because there are a few people who haven't been active in a while.

To everyone else: I'm getting bored over here. Anyone need any testing done?

[mihunai]

That's some of the best 3D stuff I've seen since Mahalis. If you say that's low quality, I can't wait to see your high end stuff.

Oh, Emzee, is everyone who's a member of KKP going to be brought over to here? Because there are a few people who haven't been active in a while.

To everyone else: I'm getting bored over here. Anyone need any testing done?

thanks
as for the high end stuff, you can click the links in my sig or just go to My Brickshelf Gallery, if its public that is...
it has most of my bionicle-related stuff.

mTm

Hey, I just wanted to say, I'm a real fan of Cyan Productions. You guys have churned out the best games on BZP. I love the Mata Zuto series and eagerly anticipate Influx. If you guys were to recreate FotR, I would be with you 100% of the way. I had a question however; in the newest version of the Infestation, I've run into a glitch where I cannot continue the game, due to some scripting error. This occurs right as Wopaku is about to use the Spear of Fusion on himself. I was wondering if there was a solution to this problem, and, if not, if I could find out what happens at that point and beyond .

Btw, is the company hiring for anything?

[Snoopy82]

That never happened to me in the testing, and it seems as though you're the only one who's had that problem so far. I don't know anything about scripting, ask Emzee.

Check the front page and the staff list. If there are any openings you'd like, post here asking.

This post has been edited by Snoopy82: Jul 22 2008, 07:27 AM

[mihunai]

as far as i know, theyre still hiring 3d artists...

[Jedi Knight Kraz...]

Hey everyone! Not sure if KKP's merger is complete yet.

For that matter, I don't even know if I'm officially a KKP member.

Anyways, here are my skills:
Can learn advanced techniques in most Game Maker/RPG Maker type programs
Work on custom engines in spare time with C# and C++... although I'm not too horribly good yet.
Am learning how to make 3D games
Have 3D modeling software. Not particularly good at it yet.

BTW, I won't use any version of RPG Maker prior to XP, and I won't use pirated copies of XP. Don't like the grey area.

[Imold]

I had a question however; in the newest version of the Infestation, I've run into a glitch where I cannot continue the game, due to some scripting error. This occurs right as Wopaku is about to use the Spear of Fusion on himself. I was wondering if there was a solution to this problem, and, if not, if I could find out what happens at that point and beyond .

I sent a fixed version of the game to Emzee but he has to make some fixes so that the MIDI version will work with it and he's decided to take some of the tracks out to save space.
But he's on vacation till tomorrow.

[Imold]

Thanks TK, i try my best

just one question about infest, where did Nireta lose her slip with the coordinates? i know im supposed to search for it, but im a bit impatient woth those things

mTm

(1)walk across the bridge, past Nireta(away from Ga-koro)
(2)walk down a bit and you'll see a peice of paper by a tree

and a question of my own for infestation:

what is the code that pulls down the lever?(I already tried 6975 but it doesn't work)

Did you even read the bug list.

Bug List:
*NOTE*: It's very important that you save often. RPG Maker XP has its share of problems too, but they're much harder to fix. "Script errors" are rare, but extremely random and can appear without warning or provocation. It would also be good to have multiple save files if possible.
1) On the Bohrok Vessel, when you find the piece of paper that has the code "6975", that's actually 9675. It's a typo.
2) There is a chest in Ko-Wahi that is blocked by a tree. Just ignore it and move on.

I suggest you download the MIDI version as it has been fixed.
P.S if you do download the MIDI version you will have to start a new game if you don't have RPR maker XP or you can not go to the menu if someone gets to level 30 or it will crash the game.

This post has been edited by Imold: Jul 26 2008, 03:11 PM

[mihunai]

And the final model for now until further orders (again:P)
theNui Jaga

mTm

well, i got some rahi and stuff for the game done. hoping MZ can make em work like they should.
anywayz, here they are
Mountain Slizer/Throwbot
City Slizer/Throwbot
Jungle Slizer/Throwbot
Ice Slizer/Throwbot
Energy Slizer/Throwbot
Sub Slizer/Throwbot
Judge Slizer/Throwbot
Fire Slizer/Throwbot
Fikou
Hoto Bug
Kofo-Jaga
Tarakava
Lohrak
Hikaki
Green Nui-Rama
Orange Nui-Rama
Rahkshi(Lehrak)
Doom Viper
Visorak(keelerak)
Krekka
Muaka
Kane-Ra
Kuma-Nui1Kuma-Nui2
NUI LAKA
Nui Jaga-Purple

if there is anything needs changing, just tell me.

EDIT2: I'm DONE!!! for now..... again

mTm

P.S. theyre not of my usual quality because i had to keep a low polygon count. makes it easier and a lot more fun though

Oh. Em. Gee. I love them! If these are going to be used in Mata Zuto 3, it already oh, I said a leet word - contact a Moderator to take proto from me!. I love the Nui Laka btw. It looks amazing.

[The Lord of Dark...]

Well I might aswell post here now, I have been added to the front page.
For those you who do not know who I am, I am lord Zedd Emporer of all I see...wait wrong line.
I'm LZ a guy who is being carried over from KKP. How yah doing?


-LZ

I'm a bit confused. Did KKP and Cyan merge?

[The Lord of Dark...]

I'm a bit confused. Did KKP and Cyan merge?

Yes, I'm not sure if it's 100% finalized yet but =Blur= is leaving the company and has handed it over to Emzee.


-LZ

[mihunai]

mihunai, are yore models rigged? if not, i'm pretty good at it...

sorry i havent been so active recently.

well, i did make a rigged Lehrak, the rest isnt though. if you want to rig it I wouldnt have a problem with it. some part may be parented and linked and most parts are seperate items allthough some are mirrored, dont know if thats a problem. the extension is .blend

just say so and ill upload the files and give you the link.

mTm

darn i use max....


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