Space Wars - spacewar(RetroBorg_09-03-2008)

[RetroBorg]

Space Wars

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/5959/spacewars640x480lb5.jpg

Graphically a very simple looking vector game and pretty much no artwork around for it, so I decided to keep it pretty simple too.

Both space ships sweep from opposite directions across the screen before dropping down from top of screen then rock. I decided to cover the wheel entirely with this one.

Easily the quickest theme I've done, would like to do more with the animtion side of things but I guess I'm pretty limited until I learn Flash.

Anyway, as usual any ideas, suggestion, thoughts etc would be greatly appreciated.

[The Loafer]

I can't see the pic at work (damn filter, this isn't PORN! eheh) so looking forward to checking it out. Space War is a classic, even with limited art, I'm sure you'll do it justice, you're work has been exemplary.

[RetroBorg]

So you can see it at work (I hope).

[The Loafer]

Worked perfectly, thanks! The original didn't have much art, no color, etc., so the plain look may be ok. I gather this is one theme though where it's nice to see something move. Perhaps a good idea to not limit the animation to one set and then it stops. Will one of the ships keep whizzing by, or do they stop?

[RetroBorg]

Worked perfectly, thanks! The original didn't have much art, no color, etc., so the plain look may be ok. I gather this is one theme though where it's nice to see something move. Perhaps a good idea to not limit the animation to one set and then it stops. Will one of the ships keep whizzing by, or do they stop?

They just rock (pivot back and forth ) at the moment, I agree with you it would be nice if they continued to move but you are limited to chase (and there is still a bug in "chase right") or grow arc, both probably don't suit the game.

What would be nice would be an animation option where the artwork could move either up or down or left to right and return on the opposite side of the screen just like Space Wars or Asteroids etc.

I've played around with the rest option spin, that one is okay but it would be good to control the speed of the spin, there is spin and spin fast, we probably need at least spin slow.

I'm open to any animation suggestions.

[paulstevens]

I like it, the minimalist approach. Sometimes simple is best especially for a game / theme like this...

[RetroBorg]

Just wondering if there are any more opinions or suggestions for this one, it's a bit boring, not entirely sure what to do with it.

Should I just upload it and update it if more suitable animations become available?

Is there anyway once an animation has run than you can restart them after a certain amount of time?

[hollywood]

I think you should upload it. Simple is good in my opinion...especially when the game itself is pretty basic. The theme just fits imho.

[RetroBorg]

Uploaded, get it here: http://www.hyperspin-fe.com/forum/downloads.php?do=file&id=393