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corwin
On the Razorblade of Life
Joined: 10 Jun 2002
Posts: 8376
Location: Australia |
| Minions of Mirth: New Screenshots and Information |
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After having their forums severely hacked a week ago, Prairie Games, the developers of the eagerly awaited new concept style RPG <b>Minions of Mirth</b> has re-launched them with several new <A href="http://www.prairiegames.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2" target=_blank>screenshots</A> and some additional information on gameplay. Here's the most interesting section:<BR>
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<BLOCKQUOTE><i><SPAN class=postbody>We want to keep the actual GUI controls as clean as possible. This is so you can see the world "thru" the gui, as you play. In the example shot, I have a bunch of the GUI up and for display. You would probably never have this much of it open at a time. There are hotkeys and on screen buttons for toggling displays, etc. <BR><BR>There are many, many fantasy icons, images, etc that the GUI uses. There are also fantasy elements to it that can't be seen in the GUI shot. There's a coffin in the loot window, your spellbook is represented, etc. There are things like the inn interface (<SPAN style="FONT-STYLE: italic">where you can drop off, pick up, or even create new characters while in the game!</SPAN>) that could use a little sprucing up. <BR><BR>I should put up a screenshot that shows a minimal GUI display as well, it's really not as complicated or scary as it may look! <IMG alt=Shocked src="http://www.prairiegames.com/phpBB2/images/smiles/icon_eek.gif" border=0> <BR><BR>You can play 1-6 characters <SPAN style="FONT-STYLE: italic">in single player and multiplayer</SPAN>... You only have to control one avatar's location.. that is, the avatar represents your party's location. There's plenty of RPG gameplay to have fun with, we decided that worrying about navigating all your party members was more chore than anything. In this respect, it's like Might & Magic, Wizardry, Demise, etc. <BR><BR>In multiplayer, you can form alliances with other players <SPAN style="FONT-STYLE: italic">of up to 36 characters.</SPAN> Think multiplayer Might & Magic/Wizardry... it's actually quite easy to control. There is a special Alliance window (shown above) where you can easily select other characters for healing spells, etc. You can setup hotkeys so your fighters attack, your archers shoot their bows, and your wizard throws a fireball, <SPAN style="FONT-STYLE: italic">all with one key!</SPAN> <BR><BR>We want a game that scales for casual to hardcore RPG players, and everyone inbetween! <SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">The emphasis is always on fun.</SPAN> <BR></SPAN></i></BLOCKQUOTE></SPAN></DIV> |
Tue Mar 29, 2005 12:51 am |
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Slachkey
Eager Tradesman
Joined: 19 Sep 2002
Posts: 34
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This game just keeps looking better and better and I can't wait until it's finished. Keep up the good work Josh! |
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Tue Mar 29, 2005 12:53 am |
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JRitter
Eager Tradesman
Joined: 23 Jun 2004
Posts: 26
Location: Wishek, ND |
It's been a l-o-n-g haul, but we're getting there... all along the way, the enthusiasm displayed for the game has really helped!
Thanks for the encouragement!,
-Josh Ritter
Prairie Games |
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Tue Mar 29, 2005 1:23 am |
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slak
Keeper of the Gates
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
Posts: 122
Location: Sweden |
Can't wait to get my hands on this one! |
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Tue Mar 29, 2005 7:52 am |
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Destroth
Guest
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Good update Josh. A lot of Mac users are looking forward to this as well. |
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Wed Mar 30, 2005 12:36 am |
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vid
Guest
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wow!
Canīt wait to play this game!
Do you plan to sell a version with packaging (box, manual, cds, map, etc)?
Count me in!
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Wed Mar 30, 2005 6:11 am |
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Sir Markus
Counselor of the King
Joined: 11 Jan 2002
Posts: 369
Location: Columbus, Ohio USA |
This game is #1 on my 'want to play' list right now, especially after the release of the dungeon lords demo..
Based on the screenshots and movies from their website, Minions of Mirth looks like a hardcore RPG, the likes of which nobody is making anymore. I'll buy this one the day it comes out. |
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Thu Mar 31, 2005 6:20 am |
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