Those are really nice screen shots. But I have to admit that whenever I see the default texture in any level, it seems like it's only half way done. Are you really keeping the default texture in the level? I suppose that unless you use 3DGS, you wouldn't recognize that texture.

The default texture is being used right now until I create a few more textures. It's a place marker because I haven't decided what will work in the "scene". But you didn't comment on the rest of the level - what, can't recognize a "marker"? Besides that - what did you think of level design?

Certainly more involved than noticing a default texture - don't you think?

Now with larger screenshots ,i still think the level building looks good .
But,to me,the lighting is not as good as the map.
I would like less contrast between dark and bright areas .
Some textures look cool like on the 15th screenshots,its a good screenshot .
I hope you'll fix the "default" texture on the floors and columns .

Sorry. My bad. The level geometry is quite professinal looking, especially when looking up. The ceilings are a nicely done and score big points in my book. Usually, it's the little things that, when done right, really put a level over the top.

When counting from the lower picture upwards I like the shadows of about 15 of the screens you've posted, lighting is done really good in those 15, but the top few screens could use some more shadows or lights for that matter, keep going like you did up to now and it'll be great,

Cheers

OK ...

Here's a demo of the castle. As promised, I haven't hidden anything except the levels. All code and models are available. Remember - this is a commercial product that am developing but have used suggestions, code snippets and such from the community here - so giving back my interprations of those.

Alot of code has been change to accomadate the needs of the game. USE THAT as examples (how to apply) in your game.

Unique models (like the confessional) are mine but up for grabs - meaning you can design something "like" it or based on "it" and I won't complain

That being said - GAMEPLAY:

1.) You will find a inventory system in use. This is base on A5 (yeah, I lazy) and uses the arrow keys to move around (shift-arrow to run [va6 is in development])
a - when you start ... enter the room with the goblin - and yes - he's supposed to act like that. If you are an ASTUDE gamer - will note that thro his animation, "he's in pain" - but points to a reference point. REMEMBER that for now, but - walk past him - RIGHT CLICK on your mouse to bring up a "grab cursor" and get the sword in the confessional.
b - turn around ... walk "thro" the skull, and using your right mouse again ... open both doors.
c - explore the castle and figure the rest out YOURSELF - rofl. If you get it right will be able to visit the chapel ... get all 4 card which will "release" you into the throne room and outside. <- HEY, can't give it all away (LOL )
c - any doors or "lifts" can be activated using the right mouse botton and clicking on them.

So here is the link. Since I didn't compress it - is ~ 23 meg:


unKnowing level one Beta

Enjoy - figure it out ... get to level 2 and write me - what you think!

myKael.

The part in which players should grab the sword is totally unclear without this 4 line walk-through, you'd better change that, it seems as if the sword is way out of reach. Apart from that I've noticed some slow-downs near the table with the goblin. I think maybe the game's character is out of proportions, but that kinda depends I guess, since it's obviously not a normal person judged from it's appearence.
Anyways, I'll check it out some more if I've got some more time to spend,

Cheers

your game is so good! great job and thanks for contributing!

i tested it and noticed the following things wich may help you:

-click distance for the sword is very big (too big to pick it up in my opinion)
-you can get stuck in the 2 doors behind the skull
-the fps in the rooms after the skull is real bad you should think about methods to improve the fps
-the sword wasnt there after i made a restart new game

all in all it looks good, i saw you know how to make levels, you really should think about redesign because of the fps. use fewer polygons/blocks, less particles. make the world smaller or so that the gameplay is fluid.

good luck !

I had no FPS problems and I like the athmospere very much, but I don't like the controlling of the character. I also don't like the position of all these stuff you have to find. There is no methode behind the positions. It's just running around and hope that you find something. But I think you will be able to solve these problems, and all in all I think it's good.