Love the drop-shadows.

For game play, I'd like to see a time trial mode, where you only have X seconds to destroy all the bricks, or something like that *shrug*.

Quote:Original post by Driv3MeFar
Love the drop-shadows.

Thanks; they're a pretty easy effect to make in OpenGL; just draw the sprite again, but on a lower layer, offset a bit and coloured black (optionally with a bit of alpha thrown in).

Playing with colours is also how I can make one default white brick look like any colour I wish; you only need the one graphic. The same applies to the fonts.

Quote:For game play, I'd like to see a time trial mode, where you only have X seconds to destroy all the bricks, or something like that *shrug*.

Nice idea; I'll consider it if I've got enough time at the end of the week (that's something I'd have to have a menu for to do properly).

I've got something with a similar effect integrated into the basic gameplay mechanics already as part of the difficult of the game. As you play, the ball will very gradually speed up; so slow that you won't notice each increment, but as time progresses you'll realise it's get pretty quick, and eventually too fast to handle. The idea is you have to destroy all the bricks before the ball gets too crazy to deal with.

You should have a chat with fellow GDNET+ member ildave1, and the reason why:
Breakout Returns

ukdm

Quote:Original post by ukdm
You should have a chat with fellow GDNET+ member ildave1, and the reason why:
Breakout Returns

ukdm

*opens his eyes* Somebody say something about me?

Thanks for the mention ukdm. Breakout is definitely a fun little clone to make when you get down to the design aspect of the game. Adding something new and different, while puting a twist on the game, is essential. Everybody has played breakout, but coming up with a creative twist on it can seperate you from the pack easily and give people something really fun to enjoy playing.

I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with this clone. I'm a big fan of breakout. :)

dave