GlowStone - Characters and Combos

Quartz: 0:00-0:46
Peridot: 0:46-1:24
Emerald: 1:24-2:12
Agate: 2:12-2:45

Here's some new footage showing some of the new features and characters implemented for Glowstone, as of today.

There's a very small chance that some of these combos won't be as viable in the completed version of the game, but I'm sure most of these will stay doable as they are. As development goes, I might have to change particular things with certain attacks for the sake of balancing the game out.

This game rewards you for establishing extended combos. The player gains the "bonus aura" if 12 or more hits are done under a combo. While the aura lasts, the amount of EXP received from defeating enemies is doubled. I'm currently debating if the rewards could increase even more if players are able to perform longer combos, but proper alpha testing will also be needed before choosing what should be done.

Emerald and Agate are the two new playable characters and will come along the next public alpha release. I'm just about halfway from getting one of the new stages completed. I'll be able to send out a playable demo once it's done.

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[MrRukrio1]

played this. current 2 fave characters are Quartz and Emerald so far. there's also a bug in alpha 2 where selecting Emerald on the status screen shows Quartz's picture rather than Emerald's. the control scheme is nothing new, but it does the job. and by simplifying the combat down to attacks and specials does wonders.

[NessStar3000]

@MrRukrio1

That's because the status screen itself is mostly incomplete at the moment. Most of the features provided in the alpha demos are unfinished or at least unpolished, as most of the effort is going to the basic systems and programming. The next and final public alpha will have an actual portrait for Emerald.

Exactly. I'd rather have controls that most people are familiar with than a setup that people would have to get used to.

[Gamemasterj97]

Oh, I've also noticed two things:

1. Agate resembles Kumatora.

2. Video quality is really good. New recording setup?

[NessStar3000]

@Gamemasterj97

Haha. I'm surprised to see someone catch that sort of resemblance.

As for the video, the screen recording was all done under the Camtasia Recorder. Everyone else was simply put together using Windows Movie Maker.

[MrRukrio1]

@NessStar3000 and besides, a simple combat system makes it easy to get into, but after playing it a bit, hard to master. and with each character having little quirks to their attacks (like the ability for emerald to control his "up+x" move) makes each character worth messing around with.

[SceptileDude254]

agate also reminds me of a character from the Legendz anime named Meg Sprinkle.

...maybe it's the pink hair.

[TheCrimsonCross]

Oh and by the way today i posted this on FB to show to a few people

-Steel

[TheCrimsonCross]

I must say this is looking pretty damn good. Its been a while since you came over to my house and worked on your game with me. Seems like your still getting cave story comment like we did when we made Code. XD Guess it means your stuff is just that awesome. Hit me up man ive been wondering where you've been, lets hang out and go over glowstone, you know i've always got some interesting ideas. Well see ya soon i hope lates.

-Steel

[TerrenceJohnson12]

I finally got around to playing this. This game is completely amazing even if its alpha. The sound track and game play is amazing. I also think the story looks very suspicious. It makes me want to play even more from seeing the cut scenes.

[thedudethatdoestuff9]

this reminds me a TON of cave story :D



[RonHoward2008]

Nice game bro I would buy this! keep up the good work

[SnoweyMan111]

I could buy this..