I LOVE it!
It just seems to really splash to the ground :D
Nice

~Ragnai

Thank you : )

the partical system is so much smoother than the default animation system. its a simple script but works sufficiently for what i need it for. the flame thrower can now be made to my liking with the new animation system.
Yes and the blood actually stays on the ground for a while and doesnt cause any lag. I'm going to make body parts like arms and stuff part of the splatter system so body pieces stay on the floor. Disapearing bodies are being reworked too. the bodies will stay longer before disapearing but they wont be a character set remaining there.

Stay tuned for more updates possibly tommorow.

Thank you : )

the partical system is so much smoother than the default animation system. its a simple script but works sufficiently for what i need it for. the flame thrower can now be made to my liking with the new animation system.
Yes and the blood actually stays on the ground for a while and doesnt cause any lag. I'm going to make body parts like arms and stuff part of the splatter system so body pieces stay on the floor. Disapearing bodies are being reworked too. the bodies will stay longer before disapearing but they wont be a character set remaining there.

Stay tuned for more updates possibly tommorow.

Added MK23 Socom handgun.




Messing with flashlight effects. to help you see zombies with light, in range the zombies will flash becoming more visable

Ever thought of doing a flashlight? For when there are areas of near total darkness, you can use the flashlight to allow you some light, and then when enemies appear, you have to escape/run, get a gun and load, and then come back.

Great Idea :)
I been wanting a flashlight but just got around to messing with it. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to do it. I just want it to look like it actually brightens up the room. Like I'm still not even impressed with the above picture of the test I have. I had a few ideas that I still have to test. but with the outdoor areas using pictures and fogs and screen tints, the flashlight and other lighting items will only be used indoors. You can see objects with the flashlights not normally seen. The real horror aspects will take place indoors. and the flashlight for darker interiors will make it a little scarier.

You can probably use guns as a temp flashlight in some instances. Not too sure if the player's inventory is limited or whatever, but if it is, some players might not want to take a flashlight, which does little(albeit useful). The player can thus use the flash from using the gun as a light source, so they can get a glimpse of the room and move around.

It'll be interesting to see yourself in total darkness, and know that you're being attacked by an effin huge horde of zombies... and using the gun to light the room, not knowing if there's something blocking your way, if there's another zombie behind you...

Good point. Well the muzzle flash animation for indoor areas has a bigger glow around the hero. the animation for outdoors has a very smaller glow. so it natrually lightens up the screen when firing a weapon. ill show an example. but the "positive" effect on the glow natrually lightens up the area. :)
so yes, when you shoot in dark areas you can see xD.

I think I just need to make it a little brighter

Uggh, the more I look at this the more I want to play it RIGHT NOW.

Agreed, this game is looking utterly awesome, can't wait to play it.

You know, looking at the "most recent!" screenshot, the one that has subtitles with jimmy and whatever, I love the damn subtitles. I think you should incorprate thate into your game beyong basic cutscene subtitles. For npcs and whatever, when they're attacked by zombies(or when you attack them), you can have little subtitles with the npc(or zombie) saying something, even if it's just "argh......" Sorta try to give the game a epic movie-ish feeling.

I like that idea. well NPC's will have a few lines of voices and screams. so adding subtitles sounds like it could be cool to me. Consider it done :)

So you considered combat knife as one handed? What is Machete?

I wanted this for chrismas, but didn't get it.

Been waiting for this for years :p Only reason I come back here is just to check up on good ole Johnny!!

Finally got around to doing the muzzle flash with the particle animation system. The particle system i much more fluid than the standard rmxp battle animations.


Notice the old school music and color scheme.
more effects will be added when i feel like its sets the mood.
but the game will be "shot" in a b horror movie style.
will have retro film effects and styles, as well as audio.


I have made a small video showing a test for the M16A1 muzzle flash fire.
Click here to view video


ill have a video of the gore tommorow

I really like the muzzle flash... it was very fluid. Can't wait for the gore video.

With that being said... why did you change the name of your game from "Fall of the Living" to "Dawn of the Fallen"?

Gore System Test

I recorded a test of the gore system. dont focus on the map or lack of animations.
the stupid recorder made it lag some too
the second half of the video i made headshots alot harder so you can get a better look at the gore

Click here to view video

Just wondering, what was with the change of name for the project?

It's nothing final. I'm just trying to find a better name. I feel the old one was just too generic. I'm trying to find one better suited for the game.

Also, just watched the video, I quite like the gore you've got there, although is there possibly a way you could expand where the blood drops, since it flies out everywhere, but lands on the spot where the zombie is, I think if you could find a way to make it land all around the area of the zombie (One square ahead, behind, left, right, all diagonals, etc...) then it would look tons better, but as it is at the moment, I still think it looks really good.

Thanks I agree. I used to have alot of diffrent splatters but due to an error I had to restart on them. the ones on the video is only like 3 diffrent variations. once I sprite some more it will look splattered in diffrent areas.

Can someone watch the 2 videos and comment on it on this thread.
thanks

very laggy videos...but system is nice .. gj

Amazing looking game. Definitely on my 'RMXP games to play' list. Everything just looks so professional. Damn good, if I say so myself. I can't imagine how long it must have taken to sprite those Half-Kaisers.

Keep it up, man!

showing the resprited jeep. On the main highway in the first city. You can get to practiclly anywhere in the city from the main highway. The highway also leads out to the country side. where there will have smaller towns. plenty of diffrent terrains will be explored.

notice the accuracy reticule in the left top corner. It's a 2d version of a FPS reticule. the more you shoot it, the wider the lines move, making it less of a chance to hit the 'bullseye' (headshot)
this is a visual of accuracy, and will help players to pursue in using burst fire for assualt rifles/smgs and such

stay tuned for a new batch of screenshots soon showing new zombies, weapons, locations and more fun

For the love of God, release SOME kind of gameplay demo! I don't want this beautiful looking project to end up being vaporware >->

so lately i been working on the game world.
I relized that without a realistic world nothing feels right.
enviorment and small details are very important

I am working on a dynamic time system. the outside world will be at correct tints as time progresses in real time. each map will have a set of fogs for day and night.

one fog will be where the sunlight hits surfaces (not pictured)
and another fog will be shadows in the correct places.

the day and night system will play a big role.

at night zombies are more aggressive and you will have limited vision in darker areas, especially the countryside makes the player reconsider doing "supply runs" and other missions at night.

enemys could ambush you easier at night ect.

time will also force the player to use the sleeping system and go to their hideout for more than just missions.

most survivors will not be outside at night unless they are in real trouble.

early daytime (not including fogs!)



around dawn (not including fogs)



the city is going to be a playground. you can practiclly get anywhere through rooftops, alleyways, fire escapes, subways,and even sometimes laundary lines. there is always a stealthy way to get through the city rather than the main streets filled with the undead.

(without shadow and light fogs)


i will have a map soon showing the real system with working fogs.
i am going to make the lighting look as realistic as possible.

i will be showing new enemy types soon as well. stay in touch.

Here is an example of the lighting for a sunny day. I know the shadows need some work. But notice objects reflect the light some. Shadowing also allows me to make more detail in the textures. I need to make the light reflect off of the main hero too an up the saturation some when in daytime.

what do you think? more soon.

Cool, i like the shadows, but i think that you could fix some reflects (looks like those 3 lamps were on)...