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[[Category:Games]][[category:software]][[category:physics]][[category:science]] {{olpcboxtop|toptext=[[{{PAGENAME}}|Rollcats]]}} {{ OBX activity | [[Image: Activity-Rollcats.svg|40px]]|extra}} {{ OBX source dev|projects/physics01}} {{ OBX xobundle|}} {{ OBX team | Eric Jordan, Flo Hufsky, Van-Lang Nguyen }} {{olpcboxbottom}} = ROLLCATS&trade;[[Rollcats#Footnotes|[1]]]!!! = [[Image:Rollcats_Logo.png]] Rollcats is a stylish, physics-based puzzle game designed for the [[XO:_The_Children's_Machine|OLPC XO Laptop]]. It was developed by [[Rollcats#Team Awesome Monkeys|Team Awesome Monkeys]] of the [[Physics_Jam|2008 Physics Jam]] with contributions by many others. The first playable demo will be on display at the OLPC office (1 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA) during the afternoon of August 31st 2008. == Plot == All is well in the world of Rollandia until a harrowing shriek in the distance sends chills down the spines of its peaceful inhabitants, the Rollcats. Shortly after, hundreds of Rollcats suddenly go missing without a trace. One brave Rollcat, <u>'''The Hero'''</u>, sets out on a life-altering journey to determine the cause of the vanishing Rollcats. Oh, the suspense, the drama, the horror! ... == Gameplay == Rollcats is a physics-based puzzle game from a side-scroller point of view. It can be played by yourself or cooperatively with a friend on the same machine. In each level, <u>'''The Hero'''</u> must find and talk to the lost Rollcat and help them find their way home. You control both <u>'''The Hero'''</u> and the other Rollcat. Obstacles separate the Rollcats at every turn. <u>'''The Hero'''</u> must work together with the other cats to find their way out of the obstacles. Every Rollcat <u>'''The Hero'''</u> meets will reveal a clue that brings <u>'''The Hero'''</u> closer and closer to the cause of the disappearances. == Screenshots == <gallery> Image:Picture_1.png Image:Picture_2.png Image:Picture_3.png </gallery> == Development == This section needs to be refined at some point. === This Months's To-Do List === * Refactor Code * Separate Physics Components & Static Sprites/Objects * Improve OLPC Performance * Level Editor * XML Level Format Spec * Finish Sprite Library === Feature Wishlist === * Booby Traps: * Spinning Blades? * Swinging Rocks/Stumps * Spikes that pop out of the ground * Revolving spiked pillars * Trap doors * Projectile traps (e.g. arrows shooting out of the wall) * Enemies? * Weapons? (e.g. Rollcats w/ Rocketlaunchers) * RPG-Elements (e.g. Rollcat upgrades!) * Support for Side-Scrolling (meaning larger levels) * Zoom out or what? * Support for two cats searching for third cat * Must work together, step on each other, bounce off each other, etc * Better audio for Rollcat motor sounds == Appendix: Level Preview Mockups == <gallery> Image:2.jpg|Level 1 Image:Rollcats_mockup.png|Level 2 Image:Picture_4.png|Level 3 Image:Level4_WIP.png|Level 4 Image:Level5_WIP.png|Level 5 </gallery> == Appendix: Images == <gallery> Image:Activity-Rollcats.svg|Activity Icon Image:Cloud_sprite.png Image:Rollcats_Mask_top.png Image:Rollcats_Mask_bottom.png Image:sad_sun_failcondition.png Image:Lever_lever.png Image:Lever_base.png Image:Drawbridge.png Image:Rollcats_Sun.png Image:Rollcats_Grass.png Image:Rollcats.svg Image:Rollcats_top.svg Image:Rollcats_bottom.svg Image:Rollercat_2.png Image:Kitteh_white.png Image:Rollcat_wheel_white.png </gallery> == Appendix: Credits == === Team Awesome Monkeys === Eric Jordan <br> (providing support) Flo Hufsky <br> Van-Lang Nguyen <br> === Other Contributors === Brian Jordan (as the voice of angry cat)<br /> SJ Klein (as the voice of happy cat) <br /> Bobby Powers (general support) <br /> Alex Levenson (advice) -- and code if you'd like <br /> ''Contribute and add yourself here! :)''<br /> == Footnotes == [1] Rollcats is not really trademarked. Yet. <br> [2] Urban jungle.<br> [[Category:Games]]

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