2d, top-down flash MP arcade Created 16 years ago2008-05-13 19:09:43 UTC by Captain Terror Captain Terror

Created 16 years ago2008-05-13 19:09:43 UTC by Captain Terror Captain Terror

Posted 16 years ago2008-05-13 19:09:43 UTC Post #249937
Could we make a 2d multiplayer flash-like game we could play on the site?

Like an old-school top-down arcade game... I guess you'd have to use flash, but i don't really know, and do they make flash multiplayer games?

It would also be cool to be able to watch people play in the margin of the site while you were browsing, say under the shoutbox, but who knows? I have
no idea if this is feasible/possible, but could be neat?
Captain Terror Captain Terrorwhen a man loves a woman
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-13 19:15:05 UTC Post #249938
I don't see why we would need that kind of stuff. This is no flash game site.
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-13 19:16:50 UTC Post #249939
it would rival spamming the shoutbox when you're bored = )
Captain Terror Captain Terrorwhen a man loves a woman
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-13 19:17:20 UTC Post #249940
Bad idea is bad.
Luke LukeLuke
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-13 19:29:45 UTC Post #249941
Could be kinda cool to have a 2D Half-Life multiplayer game, if the penguin codes a flash arcade.
Oskar Potatis Oskar Potatis🦔
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-13 20:35:41 UTC Post #249942
Yeah maybe if you paid him a fair amount otherwise don't ever expect it ;)
Habboi HabboiSticky White Love Glue
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-13 20:40:02 UTC Post #249943
Ah fuck my head.. It actually hurts.

:pwned:
Archie ArchieGoodbye Moonmen
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-13 20:48:15 UTC Post #249944
Dude I have a better idea. Instead of ONE game on TWHL, what if you could just type something into your address bar that would give you like, thousands of games. Like maybe, "addictinggames.com" or something!
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-14 01:13:33 UTC Post #249945
Definately not the type of feature that belongs on TWHL. Forgetting that this isn't a flash arcade site, there are a million and one more important features Ant and Pb are focusing on. ;)

Someone give them a back rub or something.
Strider StriderTuned to a dead channel.
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-14 04:18:47 UTC Post #249947
The flash arcade option in the last poll was a JOKE.

...

I can't believe I had to just explain that.
Penguinboy PenguinboyHaha, I died again!
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-14 04:47:57 UTC Post #249948
Yes your'e right about that, it shouldn't be put on TWHL.
But it would be fun to have an online multiplayer game (don't say Runescape or I'll kill you), preferably based on Half-Life.
Oskar Potatis Oskar Potatis🦔
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-14 04:52:25 UTC Post #249949
Well do it yourself. I don't even know flash.
Penguinboy PenguinboyHaha, I died again!
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-14 05:57:52 UTC Post #249950
Yeah, wouldn't it be awesome if Half-Life could be played with millions of other people over some kind of system of interconnected computers? Then you could set up matches against your friends, or even people you didn't know! It'd be a revolution!

I think that the administrators are rejecting an idea this inspiring is just proof that they're behind the times and stubbornly resisting the technology of the future.
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-14 07:32:31 UTC Post #249951
I think that the administrators are rejecting an idea this inspiring is just proof that they're behind the times and stubbornly resisting the technology of the future.
I do hope you're kidding
TheGrimReafer TheGrimReaferADMININATOR
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-14 07:38:24 UTC Post #249952
He is.
Strider StriderTuned to a dead channel.
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-15 17:41:04 UTC Post #249970
LUL yeah, seems like a ghastly idea today, thou yesterday it seemed like the fishes and the loaves machine... = (

I'm gunna post this anyway since i wasted my precious free time making it:
User posted image

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Captain Terror Captain Terrorwhen a man loves a woman
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-16 16:19:11 UTC Post #250041
Hey! I'm playing already!
That's kinda wierd.

Idk i think it could be a sweet idea.
A real-time active flash shooter on the site, just to waste some time.
Tetsu0 Tetsu0Positive Chaos
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-16 16:21:26 UTC Post #250042
Does anyone know flash?
Maybe if they make the game, and host it somewhere
just put up a link somewhere to it idk. Open in a separate window.
Tetsu0 Tetsu0Positive Chaos
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-16 16:41:34 UTC Post #250043
I don't like the idea of having a flash game on TWHL. It might even be extremely hard to make.
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-17 07:10:13 UTC Post #250061
It's not going to happen, not ever.

A flash game would look hideous in the sidebar, and it would never deserve an official link on TWHL.
Strider StriderTuned to a dead channel.
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-17 08:31:27 UTC Post #250063
What a terrible idea.
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-17 08:42:59 UTC Post #250064
Terrible indeed.
Penguinboy PenguinboyHaha, I died again!
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-17 22:41:43 UTC Post #250100
Regardless, if someone wants to make a multiplayer flash game that's NOT hosted on TWHL, i'm interested.
Tetsu0 Tetsu0Positive Chaos
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-18 17:06:09 UTC Post #250126
Well, I'm learning ActionScript (Flash scripting language) so who knows ;)
Anyone good at Flash?
Oskar Potatis Oskar Potatis🦔
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-18 23:06:02 UTC Post #250154
"It's not going to happen, not ever."
I lol'd and lol'd

D

I'm all for making one even if we don't even get a link! Maybe after i finish the entity/geometry challenge I'll do some research to see exactly what it would entail. (if somebody has an idea, please feel free to share.

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Captain Terror Captain Terrorwhen a man loves a woman
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-19 09:48:11 UTC Post #250159
Learn flash, learn actionscript, make it. Don't ask other people to.
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-22 17:05:58 UTC Post #250260
I know basic Flash.
I've made my share of movies, but it was all with tweens and scenes. Not action Script.
Tetsu0 Tetsu0Positive Chaos
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-22 17:10:32 UTC Post #250261
Not ever = Never

PLEEEEEEASE PEOPLE!!! Take the hint!
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-23 03:01:34 UTC Post #250286
let them waste their time, what should you care?
Penguinboy PenguinboyHaha, I died again!
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-23 03:13:26 UTC Post #250287
Codename: Gordon Episode 1

Seriously though, this is a really dumb idea.
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-23 12:11:45 UTC Post #250316
Honestly though, I would pwn you all. :biggrin:
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-23 16:22:39 UTC Post #250337
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Tetsu0: As soon as I'm done working on my entity 3 challenge map, I'm going to google flash tutorials, and/or buy/order book(s) on the subject. Flash is something that's always interested me immensely, but I never had a reason to use it before now. To all the naysayers: I understand your aversion to the idea (at least i think i do: this is a mapping site, not a flash game portal), but I guess i'm just bored with mapping for Goldsource, and I don't have my Source Mapping/modeling rig ready yet. Maybe I'm just getting tired/unsatisfied with mapping in general, and it's time for something new. We get the message that the majority of people don't want a HL flash game on this site, but instead of saying how bad an idea it is, why not at least give a reason or 2 why not... or don't, i really don't care! = )
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Captain Terror Captain Terrorwhen a man loves a woman
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-24 00:52:37 UTC Post #250367
For cereal guyz, this is just a "shits and giggles side project" :)
Probably should not be in the comments and suggestions thread anymore either.
Tetsu0 Tetsu0Positive Chaos
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-25 10:00:46 UTC Post #250448
Yeah, general discussion i agree.

I've never spent time playing too many flash games, but the first thing i'd like to do before i start learning flash and the scripting language is find some existing games that something similar to what we'd like to do, and then use that as a template or standard (size of players/environment, how weapons work, etc.)

The current place i'm interneting is doing a really good job of blocking every flash portal i go to, so I'm going to have to continue this later.

I did play the Portal flash game the other night, which was actually pretty awesome. (2d side-scroller) Maybe we can transition from 2d top-down to side-scrolling eventually)

I envision the players looking sort of caricature-like like the toony players in Advance Wars:
User posted image
I won't update again until I actually accomplish something concrete toward starting this. Like everyone else, i hate it when people start discussions with lofty goals and never accomplish anything (which is exactly what i did starting the discussion...sorry!). ; )

Tetsu0: maybe we should PM/email/IM unitl we get something good going?
Captain Terror Captain Terrorwhen a man loves a woman
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-25 10:56:41 UTC Post #250451
heh good idea. dunno whos gona make it tho.
Skals SkalsLevel Designer
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-25 23:25:52 UTC Post #250488
personally i think the picture captain terror posted is a great start.
i like the toony overhead view
and it includes the HL textures too :)
Tetsu0 Tetsu0Positive Chaos
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-30 07:29:23 UTC Post #250687
...whatever happened to the Steam Community and playing REAL games... ?
monster_urby monster_urbyGoldsourcerer
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-30 08:52:48 UTC Post #250689
Advance Wars is great. ActionScript will drive you insane though.
AJ AJGlorious Overlord
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-30 11:03:03 UTC Post #250691
@ URB: I don't think i've played a steam game this month.
I'm so... busy with other things.
Tetsu0 Tetsu0Positive Chaos
Posted 16 years ago2008-05-30 15:49:30 UTC Post #250700
Sooo...don't waste your time with flash games either :P
monster_urby monster_urbyGoldsourcerer
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