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by **pmengel** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 6:07 pm

Adventurer!
I have the playable Windows Demo (~200 MB, 175 Frames, 10% of final game) ready for download. The final game will be released in Winter 2009.

You can download the free Windwos DEMO at http://www.cathedral-mysteries.com .

A free hint booklet for the demo can be requested via the Contact page.

Have fun to play!

Peter
Cathedral Mysteries

by **Zenoc2** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:50 pm

You sir, are an amazing artist of adventure gaming. This is one of the best games made with AM that I've seen so far- and you're telling me it's only 10% of the final game?! Absolutely amazing. My only complaints are that it took me a while to figure out how to move around to different frames, as well as figuring out how to quit the game. If you could make a little tutorial that explains these things, and only runs when you begin a new game, this game would be nearly flawless.

by **Vairon** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 12:24 am

It really is wonderful and very original! But I think as Zenoc2 the interface seems a little chaotic,
a brief explanation of how to interact would be nice.

You are doing a great job.

by **Lyberodoggy** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 1:39 pm

I don't know why, but I m getting a lot of errors

by **reneuend** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 2:37 pm

I didn't have any trouble picking up on how the interface operates. I Thoroughly enjoyed the demo! It's always fun to see the different styles.

Nice work on creating the atmosphere and very well written!

Thanks for sharing.

by **mercedes** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 3:48 pm

I don't know why, but I m getting a lot of errors

I gather u are getting the same one's i am..?

Edit**********

There is an error showing a file on the website..i gather it's a picture u want to show on the actual website..? Really professional looking website by the way..nice..Should have sound with it..

Anyhow not related to the game, but thought i would let you know..

The Ordovice Shield.JPG---File missing on the website.

EDIT-***************************

There are errors in the game ...

Code: Select all: Light effect 1 could not be found

Component errors..which i gather is the lighteffect..
At the beginning on installation..

Code: Select all: Improper use Property Value errors..

Although it continued to play..but at least 3 errors..I'm just starting it, i'll post back if any with another edit..if there are any more.

Everything is in German

I just uninstalled it, i couldn't understand anything..couldn't get out of the frame with the wheel..which i gather was the first frame..lol..

Peace..

P.S By the way with the demo, if a person wanted to purchace the game, would they keep the demo and later unlock it?

by **juhuwoorps** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:39 pm

you can choose german or english at the beginning of the game

by **mercedes** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 7:01 pm

you can choose german or english at the beginning of the game

Ok well this is where I gather where the error comes in at the beginning of the game..The property is not compatible with all Pc's. I wasn't given the option..and probably where it should have come up is where the error happened..saying "Improper value or property"

Also there was the Component LightPlugin error..

I had errors with the lightplug-in in another game as well though..Perhaps that component was made with Service pack 3 and because i have 2..I get errors? or he/she is using a different lighteffect that i have on my pc--OCX ....I"m curious if this is one the errors as Lyberodoggy got as well.

Peace

by **reneuend** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 7:06 pm

I played the game for 2 or 3 hours and never got an error. That's unfortunate for those that got them.

by **mercedes** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 7:07 pm

Just out of curiosity..Do u have a German language pack on your pc or anything Reneuend ? To be given the option of languages...I"m curious how it was done--for this game...or perhaps it's a version of Windows or something that it won't work on..Service pack or otherwise..

by **Vairon** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 10:27 pm

I have Windows Vista SP1 and I have not had any problems in the instalation process.

by **pmengel** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 11:36 pm

I think I will get rid of the Lightpug-in in te beginning and post a new game download to my website. The german - english option is only one flag (variable) set the language to 0 or 1. So the error doesn't come from that. Let's see when the plug-in is gone. I will also work on the description how to play the game and place an icon as an option in the beginning which links to a learning frame. The website will be updated so that all .jpg files will be displayed in the right way. The website has some sound, but using Mozilla Firefox brings up errors, even that I have used simple .wav files. I am working on that.

One question: I have used the Papyrus font within the game. This is no
Windows standard. Do you have it right displayed on your screens, e.g in the US ?

Thank you for the praise, it encourages me to get the final big one finished in Winter...and the followers later...

I will have the updated file for download ready next monday,

Peter
Cathedral Mysteries

Ah, to enable the final version in Winter, each customer will receive an individual serial-code to play ahead when the war is starting and exodus is at the horizon, but can use the saved games from
the Demo version. A new high king is needed but peril and enslavement lies ahead...

by **mercedes** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 12:27 am

Oh good I'm happy to hear that

...Yes i'm not sure about that plugin..I dont have luck with it..in other ppl's games..

That could be what it is for sure..

By the way, this font..Did u install it with the game, there is a special way of installing a font with ur game...If not that will generate an error as well....

I loved the atmosphere of the game..And i look forward to u putting a new link to the demo....I'ts worth the wait for sure..really cool game~..

Peace

by **pmengel** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 1:03 am

While I was sleeping I got it. A few of the files (.ico, .wav and .jpg) contain German Umlaut(e). Of course, because I am German. Will take some days
to fix it in the game. Will keep you all posted. And I hope this will help to have no errors.

Thank you, mercedes! ANY IDEA HOW TO DO?
"By the way, this font..Did u install it with the game, there is a special way of installing a font with ur game...If not that will generate an error as well...."

Peter

by **pmengel** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 1:05 am

Sorry, Peace (not mercedes)...too tired!

by **mercedes** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 1:34 am

Hi there..

here u go..

http://www.adventuremaker.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1321&highlight=install+font

If u need any help with it..just post back..

Peace !!~

by **Mystery** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 2:31 pm

Welcome to the forums, Peter

From what I have read in the comments, you have done a great job! I'm going to try out your game tomorrow when I have finally time

If you want to add background music to your website that will play in Firefox, you can use this code, that you have to add between the <head> </head> part:

For the case you have a relative path (sound files in the same folder of your website file):

Code: Select all: <embed src="Filename.wav" autostart="true" loop="true" hidden="true"><noembed> BGSOUND src="Filename.wav"</noembed>

If you have your sound files in another folder, use the full path of the sound file:

Code: Select all: <embed src="http://...../Filename.wav" autostart="true" loop="true" hidden="true"><noembed> BGSOUND src="http://...../Filename.wav"</noembed>

Btw, this code has even worked with Internet Explorer.

by **Imari** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 4:35 pm

This is an impressive beginning. However, I also received errors related to an "invalid property value", missing Components and to the Light Effects plug-in. All of these happened during the intro, before clicking on the large ring to start the game. In each case, AM seems to bypass the error and continue on. Also, I did not see how a player is supposed to save or quit the game, so I used CTRL+ALT+DEL to bring up the Task Manager.

At one point while fiddling with the invenotry icons, I did manage to pull up a tutorial on how to play, but then was unable to repeat what I'd done.

Very nice interface, but I have to admit that the navigation is not intuitive for me and at present I'm stuck trying to stare down a deer.

Good luck with this.

by **mercedes** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 5:32 pm

Yes please let us know when you update the link..for i look forward to trying out this game again!~..

Imari; We're you also able to pick a language to play in..? Just curious, cause this option never come up for me..

Also, to quit the game..You drag the magnifying glass on the Briefcase in the inventory then, it gives u a few options..one of them is to Stop the game--I think it was the middle icon...

Peace

B.t.w. for anyone who wants to know..~

There are some tips on the gameplay on the website..If you hit the link at the top of website, [GamePlay] It goes on to explain some tips on how to play..

by **Imari** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 8:31 pm

I did get the choice of languages and clicked on English. The text was in English. Also, some of it did appear in the Papyrus font, but I think that's because I have that font installed on my computer already.

Thanks for the tip on how to exit, mercedes.

by **pmengel** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 8:54 pm

I am working on fixing the bugs over the weekend and monday. If everything goes well I will post the new demo latest tuesday evening,
including an interactive step-by-step tutorial into the game. You can choose to learn "How to play" when the game starts.

To get to the options screen, drag the magnifier (left-click on it) to the
suitcase (both in the inventory bar) and let go. The option screen appears with SAVE,LOAD,QUIT, eMAIl and link to the Cathedral Mysteries website.

The hourglass always appears for FORWARD or BACK.

Thanks again for all the help.

Peter
Cathedral Mysteries

by **pmengel** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 11:52 am

I have developed an turial which you start at the beginning of the game.
I work on to make it graphically more attractive.
Peter

by **pmengel** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 11:53 am

I have developed an turial which you start at the beginning of the game.
I work on to make it graphically more attractive.
Peter

by **pmengel** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 11:53 am

I have developed an turial which you start at the beginning of the game.
I work on to make it graphically more attractive.
Peter

by **mercedes** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 5:16 pm

Hi Peter..Love the Graphics--It is attractive....!~ I look so forward to trying this out..

By the way i sent u a pm..

Peace

by **pmengel** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 11:32 pm

Thank you Mystery! I will include the code for sound into my website.

Peter

by **mercedes** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 4:02 pm

I bet Harvester would like this game..

It seems to me this would be his kind of game..At least i think it would be..

by **pmengel** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:03 pm

The Demo with fixed (hopefully) errors will be ready for download thursday 8pm german time.

http://www.cathedral-mysteries.com

Peter

by **Zenoc2** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:48 pm

I assume you mean the fixed version will be ready for download. No one wants to download errors.

by **Mystery** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 2:12 am

The game with errors fixed

I'm going to add your demo to the Games Download page as soon as the fixed version will be available

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Thank you!

Got it

Peace

Interactive tutorial Start of game

Interactive tutorial page one

Interactive tutorial page two

Mystery - Firefox sound code

Updated demo

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