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<\/a><\/p>\n“SpaceMyth” is progressing quite well, but it is a Christmas-based game. \u00a0So when it gets completed, even though it’s fun to play, it will be out of season until December 2014. \u00a0So, there’s a nice release date goal. \ud83d\ude42 \u00a0“SpaceMyth” is a top-down space shooter in an asteroids-like style. \u00a0Your “ship” is a Christmas tree and you must collect tree ornaments to boost your hit points as you fight off enemies that are bent on destroying you. \u00a0The enemies include: \u00a0a “Cat-ship” (cat’s are notorious for messing up Christmas trees), a “Surge” (a pulsing ball of electricity – short-circuits are notorious for messing up the whole holiday, let alone just the tree), and, of course, the “Grinch-ship” (do I need to explain this one?). \u00a0Each enemy is unique with it’s own weapons, AI, and graphical effects.<\/p>\n
I decided to experiment with this one a bit by trying to export it to HTML5 and host it here on HayMan Quarterly. \u00a0Although I have succeeded with the set up, the game falls short because I can’t get the color blending to work. \u00a0I don’t even know if it’s possible. \u00a0Oh the joys of being a self-taught hobbyist. \u00a0\ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
The game is still a work-in-progress, but if you’d like a sneak peek, here’s a screenie:<\/p>\n
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I am a criminal. \u00a0At least, when it comes to blogging and updating my progress and accomplishments here. \u00a0Perhaps that will change. Anywho, “The Devil’s Railroad” took a back seat to yet another game. \u00a0I started working on a Charlie Brown platformer game for a Christmas Jam, but it turned out to be a bit … <\/p>\n