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Anything?

I did, thanks

Thanks!

Happy birthday, Dr. Wombat!

So it is Deep Roy? I thought it was him.

Oh well, then maybe the links can be of some inspiration.

There has already been a box art illustration workshop:
http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=48770.0 and
http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=48852.0

Would be nice to have another one.

I don't see a reason why it has to be in summer. Why wait a whole year when we can do one in autumn as well? Besides, when the weather starts to get worse, people are maybe more likely to spend a week in front of their computer instead of the pool or beach.

Thanks, Cassiebsg! The game looks really great, I have to try it when I have more time.

It's almost August and we need a new pick. Has anyone played any recent game and can recommend it? Remember, the game should be free and preferably not a demo.

The date is not an issue, but games for Potm have to be free.

Happy birthday, tzachs!

And happy belated to everyone that I missed.

Thanks Babar!
@Danvzare Having played the game should be a prerequisite to suggesting it.
@KyriakosCH The continuing proposal of your own game (see rules in first post) now got you a permanent ban for it being chosen as PotM.

For now the download link works. When AGS Archive is turned off, a whole lot of games in the database need to be updated.

[AGS 4.0]

Sooner or later, a new version of AGS will be needed. I want to start a discussion because I want to see the general vibe of the community about this.

Several people started projects for this, to my mind come

• AGS 4.0 which is a cleanup of the existing AGS engine
• MonoAGS, created by tzachs as AGS successor
• XAGE by Clarvalon

The question is, how should we, as AGS community, treat those projects? I started this topic because of Monsieur OUXX's thread. He suggested that MonoAGS should be allowed for MAGS. How much space do we want to give it in the forum already? He also suggested to make topics about it in the technical boards.

Some advantages I see in giving MonoAGS or XAGE more attention:

• Make it more visible, spread the knowledge
• The sooner people use it, the sooner there is feedback for the developer(s)
• Prepare for a smooth transition to a new tool

Some disadvantages

• It is in a very early stage and probably only useable to a few hardcore game developers, not the majority here.
• There is no official successor of AGS
• It could be confusing, especially for the technical boards, especially with more different engines

Do we want to define an official AGS successor? Shall we wait and see how projects develop? Maybe it is time to have a separate board for MonoAGS where all technical stuff can be discussed? Shall it be allowed for MAGS?

What are the thoughts of the engine developers, game deveopers, the community?

So, you are suggesting a game you never completed without providing a blurb for pick of the month?

Happy birthday, Mandle, also from raeff!
(and happy birthday Ascovel, wherever you are)

It's already May and we need a new pick!

I love Doraemon! I have a few books at home (easy Japanese, still difficult for me )

From what I read in this thread, I suggest the following changes:

• All previously existing assets are allowed...
• ...if they were publicly available before the MAGS topic was announced
• The voting is done in three categories
  
  • Best interpretation of the theme
  • Best original assets (graphics, music, animation,...)
  • Most enjoyable game

I personally don't like RON assets, because with all their story and canon I find it rather intimidating (even if it is not required that you follow it).

This may seem like a petty suggestion but, as votes are no longer visible, I think it would be a nice courtesy from future voters to hold back on saying who they voted for, especially including a justification for why another game was a better choice. Giving and receiving critique is essential in MAGS but there is a bit of a propensity to compare and reinforce the obvious.

Oh really? When I participated in MAGS I was very eager to know what people thought about my (and other) games and why or why not they voted for it. Of course, it might be good to only state which game you have voted for when the results are revealed to avoid influencing other voters.