4 years ago

Hey can we get some sort of update on this? I just found what looked like an "official site" of sorts for the game - which basically had none of the characters seen in any of the development? What's going on?

4 years, 2 months ago

Hey cory, any update? Has the beta been released?

4 years, 5 months ago

No it has not died, sorry I didn't update on this sooner, I was updated via MJ over MSN instead since they no longer use this forum or anything.



Three members of the old team moved over to HotHead Games in Vancouver, and the rest of them no longer work at CH. However, a bunch of team members were added over at HotHead Games. So basically, these forums are dead, but the game is still alive and doing great. Estimated beta release is in January.

4 years, 5 months ago

Please don't say that this project has died...

4 years, 5 months ago

Anything at all?

4 years, 7 months ago

Hey all,



Any updates on the beta release?

4 years, 9 months ago

Yeah, thanks for the update Tarzan! I was curious if the core team had changed or anything. You read my mind!

4 years, 9 months ago

No problem dude. If you have more questions, post. Can't answer everything, but I can try. If I can't, I'll tell you.

4 years, 9 months ago

Thanks for the update Tarzan I've been thinking about whether it was still a go ahead! Hope everyone is doing well

Meph

4 years, 9 months ago

Just in case you guys have been wondering what was up with us, well Gwabs is very alive and healthy. We're still working hard on the game. The core team is the same.



cheers

5 years ago

On May 4, 2007, 3:04 am Cory_Ross said:



I've been thinking about this the past few days and I feel this would be the best direction to take gwabs:





A little while ago, I made a suggestion that it would be cool if different icons did different things when used. Well, now, I actually think this theory is part of a great way to ensure gwabs is an addictive, successful game when released.



I know characters/character themes/weapons are currently planned as a form of microtransaction. However, for characters, when there are only 7 or so characters, that doesn't offer a whole lot of opportunity for microtransactions and doesn't give a huge variety to the player, as characters are costly investments and so are limited for not so much return.



So that leaves weapons. These are a pretty good candidate for microtransactions because they can be used by all characters. 1 new weapon is like 1-6 or so new attacks for every single character, without a lot more work.



Now, if I remember your Jolt video right, you were planning on making items too, at least back then. But with all of these fighting games out, what sets gwabs apart from them the most, and is the main reason people are interested in it? It's the fact they can use their desktop to obliterate their opponent, obviously. The dynamic environment and combat with the desktop environment theme is endless and unique, and is something the players will love.



So, I think we should exploit regular desktop items as much as possible. The more this is a "desktop" fighting game, the better. So I think we should use different desktop icons as different kinds of useable/throwable items, and these can be microtransactions. Like weapons, every new item/icon is an opportunity to make a new attack for every single character while using the simple grab/throw animations and only a new particle effect animation.



This way, you can give the players a huge variety of items as well as weapons to buy without a huge punch to the wallet.



I think hardcoding trademarked names and logos into the game is illegal, so popular non-commercial icons/extensions would have to be the main icons used. And it can't be look specific, only extension specific as different files look different on other computers.





Example:



.txt files: Text Grenades -- Explodes sending text characters in all directions as grenade shrapnel.

.png files: Alpha Transparency -- Makes character invisible to the opponent for a short time.

.zip files: Zip Trap -- Traps the opponent in the zip file for a short time until they struggle out or are smashed out by their opponent.

.rtf files: Rich Text Grenades -- Sure it's the same as the .txt, but it could cost a little more, do a little more damage, with the only difference in appearance being different font text coming out.

Folders: File containers -- Character can shake and dump a new file from that folder if there is no longer any files on the desktop. Just one random file in the folder though so it isn't too hard on processing.

.exe files: Execution Program -- To "execute" the opponent. Hee hee.

Recycling Bin: Your personal trash can -- Pull out the dead bodies of previously defeated opponents and chuck them at the opponent.

.bmp files: Pixel Potions -- When used, the character regains health.





There are tons of possibilities. Each player could unlock what extension effects they want through microtransactions, and put as many as they want of whatever on their desktop.





Possible way to get sponserships as well:



Hardcoding a commercial, trademarked icon without permission is probably illegal, however, I bet software companies would pay good money to have one of their icons have a special effect that can only be unlocked by downloading and installing that software and putting their icon on their desktop for the game.



I mean, it would make people actually want to download and install the sponser's software. Links on the gwabs site could be given out to show what different software icons do what, and since the company is paying for it, it can be provided free of charge to the players. This is also a way to still get compensated from players that prefer to play completely for free, for whatever reason they have.



I think that's tons better than what was planned for Jolt. Players won't even think of it as advertisements.







So, what do you think?

Hey Cory,



We are on it, we have recently chatted with a few big ad firms about it and they are very interested to start presenting the icon ad options to their clients. As for not being able to charge for characters, after launch new characters will be introduced to the game often so they will still be included in the store, along with weapons, power-up's, Special effects packs and much more!



Mel

5 years ago

Folders as SSBM's pokeballs...

5 years ago

Hi Corey,



I wonder what we could do with an "Oracle" icon...



D-





Possible way to get sponserships as well:



Hardcoding a commercial, trademarked icon without permission is probably illegal, however, I bet software companies would pay good money to have one of their icons have a special effect that can only be unlocked by downloading and installing that software and putting their icon on their desktop for the game.



I mean, it would make people actually want to download and install the sponser's software. Links on the gwabs site could be given out to show what different software icons do what, and since the company is paying for it, it can be provided free of charge to the players. This is also a way to still get compensated from players that prefer to play completely for free, for whatever reason they have.



I think that's tons better than what was planned for Jolt. Players won't even think of it as advertisements.

5 years ago

Awesome.

5 years ago

Hi guys. The story Cory mentions above as already been discussed and is currently being enabled in Gwabs. Not exactly as Cory mentioned above, but close enough to be in the same vein. In particular, we've discussed the Winzip idea several times.



So, I'm glad to see that through crowd think, good ideas are coming up in several instances. So we're already on our way to try monetize icons as much as possible.



great going

5 years ago

Excellent ideas there Cori!



I expecially love the text bomb and the zip trap ideas





Matt

5 years ago

I've been thinking about this the past few days and I feel this would be the best direction to take gwabs:





A little while ago, I made a suggestion that it would be cool if different icons did different things when used. Well, now, I actually think this theory is part of a great way to ensure gwabs is an addictive, successful game when released.



I know characters/character themes/weapons are currently planned as a form of microtransaction. However, for characters, when there are only 7 or so characters, that doesn't offer a whole lot of opportunity for microtransactions and doesn't give a huge variety to the player, as characters are costly investments and so are limited for not so much return.



So that leaves weapons. These are a pretty good candidate for microtransactions because they can be used by all characters. 1 new weapon is like 1-6 or so new attacks for every single character, without a lot more work.



Now, if I remember your Jolt video right, you were planning on making items too, at least back then. But with all of these fighting games out, what sets gwabs apart from them the most, and is the main reason people are interested in it? It's the fact they can use their desktop to obliterate their opponent, obviously. The dynamic environment and combat with the desktop environment theme is endless and unique, and is something the players will love.



So, I think we should exploit regular desktop items as much as possible. The more this is a "desktop" fighting game, the better. So I think we should use different desktop icons as different kinds of useable/throwable items, and these can be microtransactions. Like weapons, every new item/icon is an opportunity to make a new attack for every single character while using the simple grab/throw animations and only a new particle effect animation.



This way, you can give the players a huge variety of items as well as weapons to buy without a huge punch to the wallet.



I think hardcoding trademarked names and logos into the game is illegal, so popular non-commercial icons/extensions would have to be the main icons used. And it can't be look specific, only extension specific as different files look different on other computers.





Example:



.txt files: Text Grenades -- Explodes sending text characters in all directions as grenade shrapnel.

.png files: Alpha Transparency -- Makes character invisible to the opponent for a short time.

.zip files: Zip Trap -- Traps the opponent in the zip file for a short time until they struggle out or are smashed out by their opponent.

.rtf files: Rich Text Grenades -- Sure it's the same as the .txt, but it could cost a little more, do a little more damage, with the only difference in appearance being different font text coming out.

Folders: File containers -- Character can shake and dump a new file from that folder if there is no longer any files on the desktop. Just one random file in the folder though so it isn't too hard on processing.

.exe files: Execution Program -- To "execute" the opponent. Hee hee.

Recycling Bin: Your personal trash can -- Pull out the dead bodies of previously defeated opponents and chuck them at the opponent.

.bmp files: Pixel Potions -- When used, the character regains health.





There are tons of possibilities. Each player could unlock what extension effects they want through microtransactions, and put as many as they want of whatever on their desktop.





Possible way to get sponserships as well:



Hardcoding a commercial, trademarked icon without permission is probably illegal, however, I bet software companies would pay good money to have one of their icons have a special effect that can only be unlocked by downloading and installing that software and putting their icon on their desktop for the game.



I mean, it would make people actually want to download and install the sponser's software. Links on the gwabs site could be given out to show what different software icons do what, and since the company is paying for it, it can be provided free of charge to the players. This is also a way to still get compensated from players that prefer to play completely for free, for whatever reason they have.



I think that's tons better than what was planned for Jolt. Players won't even think of it as advertisements.







So, what do you think?

4 years, 9 months ago

Good idea.

4 years, 10 months ago

I think this is already planned, but just posting a random suggestion that was made to me.





Tiberath says:

In gwarbs

Tiberath says:

I want to be able to beat my enemy with their own health bar





Go Gwarbs!

4 years, 11 months ago

Within 3 months.

4 years, 11 months ago

hi i keep seeing that the beta was going to be released at the end of april, but ave not been contacted about so is the beta out?

4 years, 11 months ago

Awesome job!!! Right back at ya!

4 years, 11 months ago

Now that I can see what's going on with gwabs, I just wanted to say to all you guys and gals working so hard on gwabs that you're doing great and you're going to make this game rock!



I can't wait 'till it's finished! Great job so far, guys.

5 years ago

Great Idea! We will have to add it to the list of upcoming characters

5 years ago

Brilliant

5 years ago

I LOVE rock em sock em robots.

5 years, 1 month ago

That sounds great, as long as his taunt is doing the robot...

5 years, 1 month ago

Ok I know I am not in your project but I have an interesting character idea.





A Rock Em Sock Em Robot.... he could look all tough but actually is a big coward... just a Idea.

5 years ago

Todays theme is robots!!



We foun d the scanner apparently it is broken and we have ordered a new one in. So Herve Has offered to take the sketches home and scan them in this weekend!

5 years ago

we can't find the scanner!

5 years ago

It's coming...No worries!

5 years ago

How about some artwork?

5 years ago

Todays Theme is the Jetsons!

5 years ago

Todays Theme is Fighting and Jack Daniels ! Try and combine them or do two!



We are still waiting for a scanner! Hopefully we can get them up there soon!

5 years ago

Happy Garden sounds like a frozen vegetable brand!



hint, hint

5 years ago

Hey There



So to keep the creativity flowing in the gwabs team we have been doing daily doodles usually in the late afternoon. We pick a theme and EVERYONE even the programmers draw it. We then post it on the wall. Now we are going to scan them in and post them here. Feel free to join in!!



April 30th - Singing Pickle

May 1st - Happy Garden





I will post yesterdays as soon as I find the scanner.



Jenn

5 years ago

That's Funny...we must be on to something

5 years ago

Hey look!! 28 weeks later have stolen the Gwabs look and feel!!



http://www.28weekslatermovie.co.uk/' target='_blank'>http://www.28weekslatermovie.co.uk/



If not it looks spookily similar... wtf?!

5 years ago

> I agree.. however at present they take a snapshot of the window you are using, rather than using the actual desktop.



Yeah, which is why I'm wondering what exactly is possible and how we can exploit what is in fact possible.

5 years ago

On May 3, 2007, 12:01 am Cory_Ross said:

It would be cool if you could interact with the desktop in gwabs kind of like you do in real life.... Like hitting the windows key to bring up the start menu, or something similar since that might be unfair. Not sure what could work and what would be fair for both players, but i've seen people talk about it being cool if you could open windows and do stuff with the mouse during a fight and stuff like that.

I agree.. however at present they take a snapshot of the window you are using, rather than using the actual desktop.



Good idea tho

5 years ago

I think everything but ctrl+alt+del and Esc are fine. Just make sure people can leave if they need to



It would be cool if you could interact with the desktop in gwabs kind of like you do in real life.... Like hitting the windows key to bring up the start menu, or something similar since that might be unfair. Not sure what could work and what would be fair for both players, but i've seen people talk about it being cool if you could open windows and do stuff with the mouse during a fight and stuff like that.



Have to make sure to keep the control scheme simple, though, because like Jen was talking about, it can be a pain when controls are in strange places. I think Space Bar makes a good pick-up/throw/misc. action key. Try to use as few keys as possible and but them in easily reachable places from the main keys. Like with console games, most commands are combinations of the same main buttons. Instead of your current throw/set down object combination, make it so space bar is drop if they are holding still, and throw if they are pressing a directional key as well.

5 years ago

lol...I suppose that it's a good idea to keep that key combination open



Whats everyones take on combinations that use the windows key? I always hate it when your in a game and you accidentally hit the windows key...and it spits you out of the game. Would be kind of interesting to actually get the player to use it for a change.

5 years ago

That sounds good, but I think we should keep ctrl alt del open in case, you know, the game locks up.

5 years ago

I love this idea! I think that we could 4sure incorporate this and other windows keystrokes into the game! Great thinkin' Spazbot!

5 years ago

This is a great Idea!! Totally keeeping witht the theme!



After testing the game i keep hitting tab to pick up an icon then tab to throw it but it lets it go I gues its force of habbit. It is looking great though cant wait to challange people

5 years ago

We were all chatting the other day, and Spazbot came up with a pretty cool idea of how to bind a few of the characters moves to the keyboard. What if you had to use key commands - say ctrl + alt + del to perform some kind of finishing move, perhaps ctrl + z could 'undo' some damage on your character.



What do you guys think? Any other cool key combinations you can think of?

5 years, 1 month ago

I agree I'm very excited about the new charactersGreat job team!

5 years, 1 month ago

I think the new changes are good. They are way more solid than previous versions. I agree Jenn, I think everyone's done an awesome job.

5 years, 1 month ago

On April 13, 2007, 5:58 pm Tarzan said:





I like the new Rygarr and Shark a lot. The vampire girl will be cool to animate with the wings popping out of her back when she's pissed.





Should we put rings on her wings...?

I sooo cant wait to animate her She is sexy. it will be like animating Jessica Rabbit!!

5 years, 1 month ago

KICK ASS!!





These Characters look so much cooler!! Way more personality, stronger anatomy, and a darker yet appealing Style, The variety in the designs will attract a larger user base meaning more sales. Great Job on the brain storming and changes everyone. It is great to see the evolution of the characters. This is my favorite part of concept art. I so love the teddy animations he is hilarious and being a female gamer this character would be my first choice J then Vampire Girl and Silas.





This game is looking awesome. Keep up the hard work team!!

5 years, 1 month ago

Love the new looks! I think Teddy stick out from the others.

5 years, 1 month ago

no no no no no no. apart from possibly the shark, if you had it rip off its own fins or something and start hacking away with them.





sorry. still too cute for me.

5 years, 1 month ago

> So here is the next step...Some of them still need names...

Silas, Tito, Rygarr, Bentley...done but what about the others?



> Here are the results from the last community vote...



> Teddy - Chancellor fluffington the third was the winner but we are wondering if that might be too long of a name for a video game...what are your thoughts?



Waaaay too long. Even player defined names in games are usually limited to around 15-20 characters absolute max, generally because long names can't fit in the GUI, and ellipsis or overlap would be tacky, especially considering it's a hard-coded name.







> Purple Cow - Mavis



Well, I don't know if you're saying Mavis is finalized, but I like Halgar or Boris, maybe.





> Shark - Tanker - Does that fit his new look?



Not as much anymore.





> And what about this hot new vampire like chick?



Looks good.... Definitely be awesome when she sprouts wings.





The shaded look is fantastic, though now a few of the characters contrast the shaded ones a bit, especially the Teddy and Silas, though the teddy can pull it off, at least for his cuddly cute side.

5 years, 1 month ago

I like the new Rygarr and Shark a lot. The vampire girl will be cool to animate with the wings popping out of her back when she's pissed.



Should we put rings on her wings...?

5 years, 1 month ago

So here is the next step...Some of them still need names...

Silas, Tito, Rygarr, Bentley...done but what about the others?



Here are the results from the last community vote...



Teddy - Chancellor fluffington the third was the winner but we are wondering if that might be too long of a name for a video game...what are your thoughts?



Purple Cow - Mavis



Shark - Tanker - Does that fit his new look?



And what about this hot new vampire like chick?

Suggestions? The names will be finalized April 20th...so please let us know!



Thanks,

Mel

5 years, 1 month ago

Hey Guys...



Some of the characters got a makeover here is a peek at the line-up.











and introducing...

5 years, 1 month ago

Some of the new animations are sweet. We did tone down some of the gore, but it should be fun.

5 years, 3 months ago

oh Danger lol!

5 years, 3 months ago

On February 22, 2007, 7:49 am Jenn_Lulu said:







Soon I wont have to be embarsed when I am going through my bag well out with some friends and the girl ask awe cute what kinda compact is that? as she points at my DS lite! boy oh boy I cant tell you how many times that has happened!

I hear that!

5 years, 3 months ago

Me too !!



Soon I wont have to be embarsed when I am going through my bag well out with some friends and the girl ask awe cute what kinda compact is that? as she points at my DS lite! boy oh boy I cant tell you how many times that has happened!



Jenn

5 years, 3 months ago

I agree! It is a tough industry for the ladies...but things are looking up and the trend of women not only working in the industry...but the number of women playing video games is rising overall! That's very exciting news to me



M

5 years, 3 months ago

I agree, as that forecast comes to fruition, you'll probably see more females in the game development industry as interest increases.

5 years, 3 months ago

I know lots of girls in animation and games, although the ratio to guys if usually less.



But I heard that they say in that in a few years, there would be more female gamers than guys! Just give a few more years, for the new generation to come of age, and there will girls everywhere!

5 years, 3 months ago

Games is a pretty male Dominate enviroment, but more of us girls are breaking into it!!

5 years, 4 months ago

Just testing out CambrianHouses messaging system...

5 years, 4 months ago

Hey Boyz,



Jenn is my new best friend! U can't claim her phil! I DO!!

GIRL POWER!!!

5 years, 4 months ago

I like it here! I feel very good about myself!





20% NOT autistic!

5 years, 4 months ago

Lol



The tablet is HUGE!!

It's fantastic a must for any artist!!

5 years, 4 months ago

Haha yah well you designers get yer tablets and we developers get licenses for Resharper so there



We have got a lot of talent on the team now and it keeps on growing! Go team!

5 years, 4 months ago

Jenn is my new best friend... (she has a Cintiq tablet)

5 years, 4 months ago

Hi Guys,



The download links for the wallpaper in the house don't seem to be working. I keep getting booted to the main page.



Check it out.



http://www.cambrianh.../viking1600x1200.jpg

5 years, 4 months ago

BTW, I believe the Phizzler name died out for some reason, I've been renamed... almost matches my xbox live tag (which is beyondGAMER)...

5 years, 4 months ago

Welcome aboard Tarzan! Glad to have you on!

5 years, 4 months ago

Guess what? I'm moving from market tests to Gwabs! I'm surprised it took that long! An animator at Cambrian unassigned to Gwabs for about a month???



Gwabs is growing baby, it's growing!

5 years, 4 months ago

Welcome Jenn! Glad to be working with you again!

5 years, 4 months ago

Welcome Jennn



Yaaaaay!!!! Im so excited this game is gonna kick so much ass !!!

5 years, 1 month ago

I just shot you!

5 years, 1 month ago

Herve... if you keep shooting me with nerf balls you will have another thing coming buddy. Watch yer self boy :p

5 years, 1 month ago

Bah, the new nerf balls are all we need!



Take this Danger!

5 years, 2 months ago

We really need to go again! Now that the snow has melted we can go outdoor paintballing this time!

5 years, 2 months ago

So when's the next game?

5 years, 2 months ago

Um...*hides behind computer*...I just pee'd a little bit. Is there such thing as a white flag in paintball?

5 years, 2 months ago

Wow Marrone sounds serious Watch yer back Tay.

5 years, 2 months ago

Dude,

you dont want to be shot in the balls by me. Like I showed in airsoft, saying "hit" means absolutely nothing to me. I dont stop shooting until you run away crying. When I said I would shoot you in the balls, I meant shoot you repeatedly.

5 years, 2 months ago

I have to say, getting shot in the balls is gay, I might not play, unless its down by the bay, then I just may.



Happy Gilmore is awesome. - and its on Marrone, oh its on!

5 years, 2 months ago

Way to go Happy!



http://www.youtube.c.../watch?v=tgH4ECnSRKI

5 years, 2 months ago

Boourns on the lazer tag action... haha. I can't believe yer on Marrone's list dude! Way to be Tay... now one day you'll be down by the bay and you just may... eat some hay and get shot in the balls by Marrone saying 'hey' lol

5 years, 3 months ago

Dont worry, Ive got you on my list now.



Best be wearing a cup if we ever go paintballing!

5 years, 3 months ago

Pfffft...laser tag. But where's the pain in that?



Oh and to Mike(mmarrone) sorry about the airsoft shot to the throat. I get a little crazy with a gun in my hands. Anyone up for a round of laser tag pistol whippage?

5 years, 3 months ago

Laser Tag!!!

5 years, 3 months ago

I am always in for paintball. Anytime anywhere.

5 years, 3 months ago

Awesome games last night fellas! I wish they had turned the lights on so we could see a little better, but it was still a blast. I can't wait til our next adventure... how about some outdoor paintball action?

5 years, 3 months ago

I hear Airsoft can get pretty involved! If I run out of ammo, I'll try not to come with the pistol whips and commando neck-breaks. No promises.

5 years, 3 months ago

Ouch Well, we'll see who can take the heat tonight.

5 years, 3 months ago

Shouldn't be any broken bones...I don't think there's any trees out there

5 years, 3 months ago

I cant wait to see who comes in on friday with the most broken bones.

5 years, 1 month ago

On March 3, 2007, 4:17 pm Beyond_Gamer said:

On March 3, 2007, 3:30 pm Zatharon said:



I just pre-ordered gwabs, and it said I could get acess to the beta after I pre orderd, so how do I get it? it hasn't told me anything about it yet.

Hey Zatharon,



Good on ya for pre-ordering Gwabs. Yes you get access to the beta, but we haven't released the beta quite yet. We're aiming to release the beta at the beginning of April, so just hold out for a couple more weeks and we'll notify you the day the beta is ready for testing.



Feel free to participate in these forums to keep more up-to-date on the progress of the game.

Hey guys...

Beta test should be closer to the end of April

5 years, 2 months ago

On March 3, 2007, 3:30 pm Zatharon said:



I just pre-ordered gwabs, and it said I could get acess to the beta after I pre orderd, so how do I get it? it hasn't told me anything about it yet.

Hey Zatharon,



Good on ya for pre-ordering Gwabs. Yes you get access to the beta, but we haven't released the beta quite yet. We're aiming to release the beta at the beginning of April, so just hold out for a couple more weeks and we'll notify you the day the beta is ready for testing.



Feel free to participate in these forums to keep more up-to-date on the progress of the game.

5 years, 2 months ago

I just pre-ordered gwabs, and it said I could get acess to the beta after I pre orderd, so how do I get it? it hasn't told me anything about it yet.

5 years, 1 month ago

some taunt ideas:



Teddy:

-rips his chest open and shows his beating patchwork heart while screaming and shaking his head



-has wolverine style metal claws spring from his paws



-smiles, hugs himself and wiggles cutely



-five seconds of Teddy Bear Picnic in the background





Goblin:

-stops to polish his $ medallion



-smiles nodding his head and showing his shiny grill



-a breakdancing stop pose





Shark:

-could open his diving helmet and spit out a diver's flipper or a pair of swim trunks.





Cow:

- grabs udders and sprays milk at an opponent

5 years, 3 months ago

Haha that would make a whicked teddy taunt!!

5 years, 3 months ago

On February 20, 2007, 5:05 pm Mephistoau said:



Bently: *Sings* "If you come out of the woods today..." Then extends claws out of his hands and growls



Teddy: Violently rips stuffing out of body, grins evilly then blows it at the opponent like a kiss

I enjoy the teddy taunt above think that it's awesome...wondering if we could mix the bently taunt into the teddys...I love "If you come out of the woods today..."...but I see how it could suit bently as well

5 years, 3 months ago

Awesome guys! I like the idea of having minimal or no words in the taunts. Maybe some character related sounds would be alright (i love the incoherent bubbling with the shark's taunt). Keep the ideas flowing in!

5 years, 3 months ago

Whicked Ideas guys! I agree with Rygarr as well.

5 years, 3 months ago

Awesome ideas you guys! I agree with Cory on the Rygaar being serious rather than comical... we do need at least on of these guys in the game. I'm already impressed with the ideas you guys have given! Keep some more coming so we can narrow it down Good work!

5 years, 3 months ago

Lol cory in regard to that comment about being sick and twisted, i was referring to me rather than the game. I never really thought that silas would crap for an animation, i just put it there coz i had nothing better to suggest

5 years, 3 months ago

On February 21, 2007, 2:02 am Cory_Ross said:



Goblin: Can't think of any.... All that comes to mind is "think rap pop culture...."

Goblin? Ohhh you mean Blue Ice. He should either flash a bunch of absurd gang signs, or do some pose that you'd see Vanilla Ice do when he was trying to look tough.



Maybe he could have some knuckle tats like Vanilla Ice shows us here:

http://www.iowastate.../stills/64348q8b.jpg



except his could say something like "DEAD MEAT".

5 years, 3 months ago

I agree with most of these here, 'cept I don't think the cow (or any other character) should speak out in english.... Just seems a little weird and corny to me.



Just make them look arrogant like they're really trying to piss off the opponent and the same is accomplished, just without cheesy speech that doesn't fit well.



My taunt idea possibilities:



Silas: Pulls out a big carrot and twirls it around like a cane. Or maybe breaks it over his knee. Or both.



Tito: I'm not sure what the personality type of this character is supposed to be. Is he like a Mexican wrestler? If so, maybe some flexing and boisterous dancing like a wrestler?



Rygarr: Depends; is he a demon or an alien or what? I assume he's a demon, in which case he could do something with fire, like breathe it up in the air dramatically. Rygarr isn't a comical character (which is important to have at least one of), so it should be something to show that he's angry or that he thinks he's feared.



Teddy: Mephistoau's idea fits this one perfectly, I think.



Cow: The suck the utters thing is pretty funny, just as long as she doesn't talk. She could beat on the utters and look at them as if to say "you want some of this?".



Goblin: Can't think of any.... All that comes to mind is "think rap pop culture...."



Bently: Bently's taunt needs to look a bit insecure and humorous like he couldn't look threatening if he tried. What he does, I don't know



Shark: A kind of break dance, maybe?

mu ha ha, sometimes it pays to be sick and twisted

Well, the game can be sick, twisted, and funny, but it doesn't need to be dirty. If they make the humor too crude or immature, it's going to lose a large chunk of it's audience and respect from critics. It should be clever twisted humor, not grossly overdone crude/dirty humor. You don't see many people over 10 raving about fart jokes (though they can be good on rare occasions )

5 years, 3 months ago

mu ha ha, sometimes it pays to be sick and twisted

5 years, 3 months ago

Love those ideas. Cept maybe the poop idea...that's just gross.

5 years, 3 months ago

Silas: Turns around, bends over eats a carrot and each time he takes a bite he poos a little and grins



Tito: Who is Tito?



Rygarr: No idea



Bently: *Sings* "If you come out of the woods today..." Then extends claws out of his hands and growls



Teddy: Violently rips stuffing out of body, grins evilly then blows it at the opponent like a kiss



Cow: - im liking the "suck this" idea



Shark: Jaws dun dun music plays, then the shark lets out a mock scream, gnashes his teeth and chuckles



Goblin: No idea



If i come up with any more ideas ill post again

5 years, 3 months ago

What do you think that the character taunts should be in the game?



Some examples we thought of today were:

Cow - Says "suck it" and (beats on it's udders like a drum)

Sharky - Random bubbling noises (flaying fins)



To re-fresh your memories...here are the other characters



Silas, Tito, Rygarr, Bently, Teddy (needs a name), Cow (needs a name), Shark (needs a name), Goblin (needs a name).



Mel

5 years, 2 months ago

You can tell he thinks smiling == just showing teeth. I love those dudes!

5 years, 2 months ago

That is totally greg in 15 years!!

5 years, 2 months ago

Haha Dange... I wondered the same thing. Don't you think old man Greg could actually look like that haha :p

5 years, 2 months ago

hey greg, i always wondered why you have a picture of your dad steve ballmer as an avatar...

5 years, 2 months ago

I'm worried about you bringing it back haha

5 years, 2 months ago

It's a distant memory, the tape legacy has come to an end - but don't you worry I'll find a way to bring it back...don't you worry.

5 years, 2 months ago

Haha!... what's up with your tape now Greggo :p

5 years, 3 months ago

Lol Totally that girl gets creamed by the football team!

5 years, 3 months ago

Woah! Those vids are pretty crazy.

5 years, 3 months ago

http://www.youtube.c.../watch?v=qvgaFz5E7DQ



http://video.google....-7318387640106327105



And these are even better! The first one the most!

5 years, 3 months ago

http://thatvideosite.com/video/3256



You mean like these girls!

5 years, 3 months ago

Lol...Now theres a scary thought.



Energy is good...and so are pep rallies...especially the ones where you get so pep'd you hurt yourself.

5 years, 3 months ago

Put together Balmer and this guy and you've got yourself a show:



http://youtube.com/watch?v=dMH0bHeiRNg

5 years, 3 months ago

He does have good energy

5 years, 3 months ago

On February 21, 2007, 8:36 am Tay said:



I love how he jumps around....and actually hurts his leg...what a guy....a definite yes to enthusiasm.



To live a day in his shoes...would be awesome, and probably a bit creepy.

There is nothing wrong with a bit of enthusiasm. I love his team pep rally!

5 years, 3 months ago

I love how he jumps around....and actually hurts his leg...what a guy....a definite yes to enthusiasm.



To live a day in his shoes...would be awesome, and probably a bit creepy.

5 years, 3 months ago

If he did that every time he came out in front of people, he must be in pretty good shape.

5 years, 3 months ago

Haha totally

5 years, 3 months ago

Lol he's definitely passionate about what he does! Lol he sure does sweat a lot haha.

5 years, 3 months ago

I <3 Steve Ballmer. Sure Microsoft is cranking out junk products at a snail's pace, and Ballmer is what can only be described at batshit crazy.



But the amount of passion he has for what he does is just amazing.



Check this remix:



http://www.youtube.c.../watch?v=8zEQhhaJsU4

5 years, 2 months ago

OMG......if you thought that the characters were please don't hold back letting us know...we might have a surprise in store...

5 years, 2 months ago

Sorry to say I hate all these characters.. they're too cute and fuzzy.



I thought the idea was for the game to be dark and scary, not cute and cuddly... can we reach a consensus on that and stick to a theme maybe?



Sorry to be a doomsayer but I have thought this for a while, I just wanted to watch and wait to see if the situation would change at all.

5 years, 2 months ago

OK Mel,



You wanted some taunts...here's a few:



Silas: I'm close to Cory_Ross' idea with a twist...Pulls out

a carrot from a "front" pouch...extends the carrot to the opponent

and says "bite Me"



Mavis: Take on the udder theme swings at opponent or jabs and says: "4 in one blow" to opponent,

Or, "Think you can handle me?"



Blue Ice: wiggles fingers in the manner of Neo in Matrix addressing

Mr. Smith and says: "Bling On"



Teddy says to opponent: "So you think you're some kinda fuzz plucker?"





Gnasher: Pulls out a brush, brushes teeth and says to opponent:

"The last one was tasty" gnashes teeth and smiles.

5 years, 2 months ago

We need new names for the cow...which is now a bull, who (with the strap-on udder) thinks it's a cow.



Also, we've revamped the polls, they aren't as confusing as before, so vote up!

5 years, 3 months ago

We've created a poll now to finalize the names:



http://www.gwabs.com.../poll%2001/poll.html



Go there and vote for your favorite names for each character. After voting, click "Next Poll" at the bottom of the page to vote on the next character.



PS: Yes there are two polls for Teddy and Sharky.



PPS: Only one vote can be made per poll from the same IP address.

5 years, 3 months ago

The old one was just like a body structure, there was no personality at all. That's why it was so hard to think of a name for him. It doesn't necessarily have to be the above, but I personally like it, it's funny.

5 years, 3 months ago

On February 19, 2007, 8:34 am Melissa said:



Here's an update to the goblin! Just a little bling!







What do you think of him now?



Mel

I think I preferred him before the bling.

5 years, 3 months ago

On February 19, 2007, 8:34 am Melissa said:



Here's an update to the goblin! Just a little bling!







What do you think of him now?



Mel

I think he looks great....love the bling! Awesome job guys!!!

5 years, 3 months ago

his is the one we showed at Demo days on friday!

5 years, 3 months ago

Here's an update to the goblin! Just a little bling!







What do you think of him now?



Mel

5 years, 3 months ago

On February 17, 2007, 1:08 pm Melissa said:



I think that all of the names so far are awesome! Just gonna throw another one out there for the teddy what about "peaches"?

Haha 'peaches'... umm dunno if I like that one but BlueIce is pretty cool for the goblin dude. Keep the names flowing in. I sense we're getting close!

5 years, 3 months ago

Blue Ice totally fits the pimped out Blue guy!

5 years, 3 months ago

How about throwing the new pic in here so people know what it looks like. The other pics are all here. Or at least a link to it...

5 years, 3 months ago

On February 17, 2007, 11:12 pm cybercerberus said:



I'd like to formally repeat my suggestion of "Blue Ice" for the "goblin", but only if he's wearing the clothes you showed at Demo Day, Feb 16.

I agree with CC. Blue Ice totally fits his new persona.



Great job on the new blue guy, by the way, he looks much better!

5 years, 3 months ago

I dont know why, but when I look at that bear, I think of the name "Sir Biggy Bigglesworth". I actually had a room-mate once who used that name for MSN.



And that shark's squashed face kinda reminds me of Chunk off the Goonies.

5 years, 3 months ago

Teddy - Mr. Scruff



Shark- Con Artist (get it? I'm friggen funny and you know it!)



Cow - Feltcher



Goblin - Blue Ice

5 years, 3 months ago

I'd like to formally repeat my suggestion of "Blue Ice" for the "goblin", but only if he's wearing the clothes you showed at Demo Day, Feb 16.

5 years, 3 months ago

I like both "Sketch" and "Pooky" for the bear.

5 years, 3 months ago

I think that all of the names so far are awesome! Just gonna throw another one out there for the teddy what about "peaches"?

5 years, 3 months ago

I like Tanker, or maybe give him a tattoo of a diamond or spade and call him The card shark!

5 years, 2 months ago

I hit 464,000 when playing the Geometry Wars demo which has a time limit of 4 minutes. What is everyone's high demo scores?

5 years, 2 months ago

Haha I think she just might phiz

5 years, 2 months ago

Now that Mel has a 360, will she be changing her mind about G-Wars... ?

5 years, 2 months ago

Heck yah dude... and now we got the 360 even closer by so we can practice more so we can pwn some more noobs!!

5 years, 2 months ago

Good job, guys! Way to represent

5 years, 2 months ago

I tyred again and I just die I will stick to my Ds lite........

5 years, 2 months ago

They had a demo of G-WARS setup at the GDC and Danger and I got a chance to play it. It was a time limit of 4 minutes... we set the highscore at ~282,000. Booyah!

5 years, 2 months ago

I'm still stuck in a rut, can't break 300k. I may be a killer at FPSs, but when it comes to G-Wars, I get pwned.

5 years, 2 months ago

Oh Jen one day you'll learn about Geometry Wars and it's crazy ways I've been stuck at getting around 4.5M these days... I can't seem to break my record How's everyone else managing?

5 years, 3 months ago

The game definitely has "layers"! I'm still a noob, but I've already had like three GWars epiphanies

5 years, 3 months ago

I never thought this game had so much too it! Maybe because I cant play it for linger then a minute without getting killed.

5 years, 3 months ago

THANKS!!!!1!1!11!!!!11!!!111

5 years, 3 months ago

Hmm you might be on to something there buddy... however it'd be pretty tuff to stay alive at that point and watch the worm hole as well. Let's give it a go anyhow



P.S. Nice work on getting to 1.4 right off the bat

5 years, 3 months ago

So, I've been thinking... You know how the pros get around 360 mil? Well maybe what they do is they get a times 10 multiplier and then open up a wormhole by shooting it and then they let it fill up with enemies but just before it bursts they shoot it some more, but not enough to kill it, just enough to let it fill up again. This way they can get tons of points in one kill. Kevdog? What do you think? Is this the answer to the mysteries of gwars?



PS. I got to 1.4 mil without dying.

5 years, 3 months ago

Didn't your mom ever tell you if you don't have anything nice to say then don't say anything at all? For some reason you guys keep beaking us off...so what's the dealio?? Get back to us when you guys hit 3M and are worthy hahah!! Or just keep playing your precious little Wii

5 years, 3 months ago

NO! None of that never happened! I don't think you guys should be allowed in the Gwars thread. You're both mean!







(not that spooning with Kevin is a bad thing...)

5 years, 3 months ago

On February 11, 2007, 11:09 pm Blue said:

They were spooning? That's weird, Kev and Danger spooning was what I deamt about last night.

Did your dream include Kev and Danger surrounded by hundreds of pink babies?

5 years, 3 months ago

They were spooning? That's weird, Kev and Danger spooning was what I deamt about last night.

5 years, 3 months ago

On February 11, 2007, 9:10 pm kevdog said:

me and Dange have discovered another great way to play G-Wars muahah.

Dude, you guys were spooning. I suppose that's a new way to play G-Wars, but I'd hardly call it newsworthy...

5 years, 3 months ago

On February 11, 2007, 9:10 pm kevdog said:



Hey now... pink babies are all good I have it all hooked up at home now so perhaps the G-Wars gaming will slow down in the office... however me and Dange have discovered another great way to play G-Wars muahah.

Do share...another great way to play G-warz...Can't wait to see what you guys are up to now!

5 years, 2 months ago

Thanks Cory...I sent away for the e-version!

5 years, 2 months ago

While we're on the subject, I just got this in an IGDA newsletter:





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Might be a helpful read, and it's free to IGDA members. If it gets good reviews on release, I'm going to pick up a copy.

5 years, 2 months ago

We also need to have a top-notch refferal system so that everyone can get involved.

5 years, 2 months ago

Start of messaging ideas...



Mass

- just as easy as msn

- get angry, get even

- millions more endorphins



Game maniacs ?

- world's only avatar with a strap on udder



Table Steaks marketing ideas - the boring basics:



Online ads:



Mass market

- poker sites

- msn ad

- usa today ad

- Korean social rag ad



Game sites

- You'll know these Mel

5 years, 2 months ago

Gwabs Marketing



The mission:

- Presales!!

- co-marketing partnerships

- sponsorships / custom avatar deals



Marketing strategy - two market opportunities:

- mass

- gamer maniacs

5 years, 2 months ago

Yes.

5 years, 2 months ago

Yeah! Either that, or you need to start playing GWars

5 years, 2 months ago

Melissa, If you had a heart you'd give it to Danger He needs his Geometry Wars fixes.

5 years, 2 months ago

The best part about the GDC was the reaction that we got to GWABS

Everyone we talked to about it is super excited about it...

5 years, 2 months ago

Well, you guys just took over the whole GDC, didn't ya?



Congrats

5 years, 2 months ago

I won an XBOX at the microsoft Women in Gaming event!!! nana nana na na!!!

5 years, 2 months ago

One kickass thing I have yet to mention was that Danger won the Flatout tourny at the S3 booth. Itchy and I were in the race so helped Dange out a bit by doing some blocking/taking out It was a blast! Danger won the Flatout game as well as an S3 video card.



Then the next day there was a raffle off at S3 for a new computer and some cool new 3D mice. I was lucky and won a 3D mouse



That's all for now.

5 years, 2 months ago

Yes I have a camera in my phone but it's not that great...we were so busy that we ran out of time to explore

5 years, 2 months ago

I thought that's why you got the camera phone Mel!

5 years, 2 months ago

Um ... of course she was just joking! I'm sure they will get posted soon!



*starts setting up start fake moon landing set*

5 years, 2 months ago

No pictures????

5 years, 2 months ago

On March 12, 2007, 10:49 am Melissa said:



Um...we forgot to take pictures ahhh!!!

WHAAAAT????? You're shittin' me right???

5 years, 2 months ago

Awesome job spreading the word, dudes!

5 years, 2 months ago

Glad to hear it went well! I hope to hear all about it

5 years, 2 months ago

Um...we forgot to take pictures ahhh!!!

5 years, 2 months ago

Post some pics dude !

5 years, 2 months ago

Hey team!



Some of the in house team were lucky enough to attend the GDC last week. It was amazing in all aspects. We saw some kickass new tech ideas, engine demos, games ideas and concepts and much much more. Everyone who got the chance to hear about Cambrianhouse and Gwabs were thrilled at the idea and some even interested in joining our team There is way too info to post here so I'm going to keep an eye on this topic and answer any and all questions you guys have.