0.2.1b hotfix

Fixed some glaring bugs I forgot about.

From the change log:

0.2.1b

Fixes:
-"Right click to interact" hover text on tooltips appeared even if your character didn't fulfil the object's interactions requirements, such as having a tool equipped.
-Wall highlights appeared wrong on rotated walls.
-Fixed routing when chopping down trees.
-Fixed crash when trying to repeat certain interactions on yourself.
-Added missing log wall puzzle pieces.

Release: Start-a-town! v0.2.1 alpha

Just posted a new demo. You can find it in the downloads section. I don't expect it to be bug free, so if you find any game stopping bugs, drop me a message and I'll try to fix it asap. You can see the change log here.

Release: Start-a-town! v0.2.0b alpha

Edit: Demo didn't work, works now.

Start-a-town! v0.2.0b alpha.exe
Start-a-town! v0.2.0b alpha.rar
Start-a-town! v0.2.0b alpha.zip

If it still doesn't run, make sure you have the following dependencies:
Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable 4.0
.Net Framework 4



First demo since the migration to XNA! If you've tried the old GM one, you'll certainly feel the difference. There's hardly any significant features implemented yet, but you can see the general direction. At the moment you can walk around the map, dig, and harvest berries. And eat the berries.

I'm interested in feedback on game performance, interface, and graphics. More specifically on performance, I'd like some fps stats on different machines and on different resolutions.

Thank you!

Release: Start-a-town! v0.1.1c alpha

Download Start-a-Town! v0.1.1c alpha

• 4.3 MB (self-extracting exe) (MediaFire)
• 4.2 MB (rar) (MediaFire)
• 4.4 MB (zip) (MediaFire)

(If you're having problems with mediafire, try these mirrors)

• 4.3 MB (self-extracting exe) (Dropbox)
• 4.2 MB (rar) (Dropbox)
• 4.4 MB (zip) (Dropbox)

General
# Updated the graphics for some objects to reflect the new artistic style the game will follow. Until all graphics have been updated though, the new ones might seem a bit out of place.
# Information icons on windows will flash until you mouseover them if "Tutorial tips" is enabled in the Game Settings.
# Added several new "Did you know?" tutorial windows.

Bug fixes
# Fixed crash when right-clicking on items in the inventory.
# Hunger indicator (stomach) was missing.
# Planting progerss bar wasn't progressing.
# Some GUI elements didn't move as supposed to when the game speed was set to Pause.
# Fixed some interface positioning issues when switching to a lower resolution.

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Release: Start-a-town! v0.1.1b alpha

Download Start-a-Town! v0.1.1c alpha

• 4.3 MB (self-extracting exe) (MediaFire)
• 4.2 MB (rar) (MediaFire)
• 4.4 MB (zip) (MediaFire)

(If you're having problems with mediafire, try these mirrors)

• 4.3 MB (self-extracting exe) (Dropbox)
• 4.2 MB (rar) (Dropbox)
• 4.4 MB (zip) (Dropbox)

Bug fixes

• Fixed missing terrain if you pressed the keyboard instead of the mouse at the end of the loading screen.
• Reduced idea generation rate (was high for testing purposes).
• Fixed crash when changing resolution.
• Fixed crash when moving inventory items after accessing the backpack through the GUI rather than by pressing the (B) button.

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Release: Start-a-town! v0.1.1 alpha

Download Start-a-Town! v0.1.1 alpha

• 4.34 MB (self-extracting exe)
• 4.24 MB (rar)
• 4.44 MB (zip)

Don't forget to sign up on the forum! See you there!

Release: Start-a-town! v0.1.0 alpha

At last! New demo is here! There's a few more things to do than the last version, but still I wouldn't call it a game. Nevertheless, check out the new stuff and help me track down bugs :)

Download Start-a-Town! v0.1.0 (17/04/10)

• 4.27 MB (self-extracting exe)
• 4.17 MB (rar)
• 4.37 MB (zip)

After you check it out go to the forum and give me feedback please, I'd really appreciate it!