I actually like the platform challenge. I'm sure Tom will have a minimum time for the platforms to disappear. I seriously doubt you'd be crossing a pit and it'll vanish before you take two steps.
------------- For an amazing video gaming site containing original soundtracks, game art, etc, go here. http://gh.ffshrine.org?r=16426 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Feir" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Gamers Discussion list" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 12:36 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] question about the vanishing platforms in monti > Hi Tom. I wasn't expecting you to hand over the keys to the kingdom so to > speak. I had hoped for some more in-depth discussion about the proper use > of random elements in games. The unavoidable bomb in Treasure mania1 is a > clear instance of completely unfair and unavoidable death. What you've > thought up is a somewat different use of invisible platforms. I think I > prefer James's method overall but yours will still work quite nicely I > think. It still provides a fair challenge. I can't wait to experience the > complete game when you've got it done. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Thomas Ward" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Gamers Discussion list" <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 11:46 AM > Subject: Re: [Audyssey] question about the vanishing platforms in monti > > >> Hi Michael, >> Sigh... Do you honestly think I would make it impossible to cross a >> platform without a chanse of crossing? Of course not. >> I loath giving out the secret to this puzzle before the game is >> released, but I feel I absolutely must to quel people pushing panic >> buttons. >> Answer follows so do, not, read, if, you, don't, want, a, huge, spoiler. >> >> S >> P >> O >> I >> L >> E >> R >> >> All of the platforms are on a timer. However, every time they cycle the >> time between cycles is randomly generated between a lower and longer >> time. Even at the lowest value it is possible to cross if you jump on to >> the platform and quickly jump off on the other side. Don't walk, don't >> run, and you wil make it every time. >> Now, I've just blown it for everyone. Happy? >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Gamers mailing list .. [email protected] >> To unsubscribe send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can >> visit >> http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org to make >> any subscription changes via the web. > > > > _______________________________________________ > Gamers mailing list .. [email protected] > To unsubscribe send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can > visit > http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org to make > any subscription changes via the web. -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 8845 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len _______________________________________________ Gamers mailing list .. [email protected] To unsubscribe send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can visit http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org to make any subscription changes via the web.
