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= ROLLCATS™[[Rollcats#Footnotes|[1]]]!!! = |
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[[Image:Rollcats_Logo.png]] |
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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. |
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The first playable demo will be on display at the OLPC office (1 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA) during the afternoon of August 31st 2008. |
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== Plot == |
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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! |
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== Gameplay == |
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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. |
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== Screenshots == |
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<gallery> |
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Image:Picture_1.png |
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Image:Picture_2.png |
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Image:Picture_3.png |
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</gallery> |
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== Development == |
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This section needs to be refined at some point. |
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=== This Months's To-Do List === |
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* Refactor Code |
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* Separate Physics Components & Static Sprites/Objects |
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* Improve OLPC Performance |
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* Level Editor |
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* XML Level Format Spec |
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* Finish Sprite Library |
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=== Feature Wishlist === |
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* Booby Traps: |
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* Spinning Blades? |
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* Swinging Rocks/Stumps |
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* Spikes that pop out of the ground |
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* Revolving spiked pillars |
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* Trap doors |
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* Projectile traps (e.g. arrows shooting out of the wall) |
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* Enemies? |
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* Weapons? (e.g. Rollcats w/ Rocketlaunchers) |
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* RPG-Elements (e.g. Rollcat upgrades!) |
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* Support for Side-Scrolling (meaning larger levels) |
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* Zoom out or what? |
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* Support for two cats searching for third cat |
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* Must work together, step on each other, bounce off each other, etc |
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* Better audio for Rollcat motor sounds |
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== Appendix: Level Preview Mockups == |
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<gallery> |
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Image:2.jpg|Level 1 |
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Image:Rollcats_mockup.png|Level 2 |
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Image:Picture_4.png|Level 3 |
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Image:Level4_WIP.png|Level 4 |
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Image:Level5_WIP.png|Level 5 |
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</gallery> |
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== Appendix: Images == |
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<gallery> |
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Image:Activity-Rollcats.svg|Activity Icon |
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Image:Cloud_sprite.png |
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Image:Rollcats_Mask_top.png |
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Image:Rollcats_Mask_bottom.png |
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Image:sad_sun_failcondition.png |
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Image:Lever_lever.png |
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Image:Lever_base.png |
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Image:Drawbridge.png |
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Image:Rollcats_Sun.png |
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Image:Rollcats_Grass.png |
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Image:Rollcats.svg |
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Image:Rollcats_top.svg |
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Image:Rollcats_bottom.svg |
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Image:Rollercat_2.png |
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Image:Kitteh_white.png |
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Image:Rollcat_wheel_white.png |
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</gallery> |
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== Appendix: Credits == |
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=== Team Awesome Monkeys === |
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Eric Jordan <br> (providing support) |
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Flo Hufsky <br> |
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Van-Lang Nguyen <br> |
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=== Other Contributors === |
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Brian Jordan (as the voice of angry cat)<br /> |
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SJ Klein (as the voice of happy cat) <br /> |
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Bobby Powers (general support) <br /> |
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Alex Levenson (advice) -- and code if you'd like <br /> |
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''Contribute and add yourself here! :)''<br /> |
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== Footnotes == |
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[1] Rollcats is not really trademarked. Yet. <br> |
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[2] Urban jungle.<br> |
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[[Category:Games]] |
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Revision as of 01:10, 29 May 2012
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