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= ROLLCATS™!!! =
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= ROLLCATS™[[Rollcats#Footnotes|[1]]]!!! =


[[Image:Rollcats_Logo.png]]
[[Image:Rollcats_Logo.png]]


Rollcats is a physics-based puzzle game designed for the OLPC XO Laptop. It was developed by Team Awesome Monkeys of the 2008 Physics Jam with contributions by many others.
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 ==
== Plot ==
All is well in the world of Rollandia until a monstrous shriek in the distance sends chills down the spines of its peaceful inhabitants. Shortly after, hundreds of Rollcats suddenly go missing without a trace. A lone Rollcat sets out on a journey to determine the cause of the vanishing Rollcats.
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 ==
== Gameplay ==
Rollcats is a physics-based puzzle game from a side-scroller point of view. In each level, <u>'''The Hero'''</u> must find and talk to the other rollcat. You control both <u>'''The Hero'''</u> and the other rollcat. A number of obstacles block the cats from one another. The goal is to have <u>'''The Hero'''</u> rescue and touch the missing rollcat. Every investigated or rescued rollcat will reveal a clue that brings '''The Hero''' closer and closer to the cause of the disappearances.
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 ==
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== Appendix: Level Mockups ==
<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
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== Appendix: Level Preview Mockups ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:2.jpg|Level 1
Image:2.jpg|Level 1
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Image:Picture_4.png|Level 3
Image:Picture_4.png|Level 3

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Image:Level4_WIP.png|Level 4

Image:Level5_WIP.png|Level 5
</gallery>
</gallery>


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<gallery>
<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_lever.png


Image:Lever_base.png
Image:Lever_base.png



Image:Drawbridge.png
Image:Drawbridge.png
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Image:Rollcat_wheel_white.png
Image:Rollcat_wheel_white.png

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Image:Level4_WIP.png|First pass mockup of Level 4

</gallery>
</gallery>


== Appendix: Credits ==
== Appendix: Credits ==
=== Team Awesome Monkeys ===
=== Team Awesome Monkeys ===
Eric Jordan<br>
Eric Jordan <br> (providing support)
Flo Hufsky<br>
Flo Hufsky <br>
Van-Lang Nguyen<br>
Van-Lang Nguyen <br>


=== Other Contributers ===
=== Other Contributors ===
Brian Jordan (as the voice of angry cat)<br />
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Bobby Powers<br>
SJ Klein (as the voice of happy cat) <br />
add more later<br>
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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]]
[[Category:Games]]

Latest revision as of 15:19, 29 May 2012

Activity-Rollcats.svg
.xo Bundle – [ Rollcats.xo]
OlpcProject.png Eric Jordan, Flo Hufsky, Van-Lang Nguyen

ROLLCATS™[1]!!!

Rollcats Logo.png

Rollcats is a stylish, physics-based puzzle game designed for the OLPC XO Laptop. It was developed by Team Awesome Monkeys of the 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, The Hero, 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, The Hero must find and talk to the lost Rollcat and help them find their way home. You control both The Hero and the other Rollcat. Obstacles separate the Rollcats at every turn. The Hero must work together with the other cats to find their way out of the obstacles. Every Rollcat The Hero meets will reveal a clue that brings The Hero closer and closer to the cause of the disappearances.

Screenshots

  • Picture 1.png
  • Picture 2.png
  • Picture 3.png

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

  • Level 1

    Level 1

  • Level 2

    Level 2

  • Level 3

    Level 3

  • Level 4

    Level 4

  • Level 5

    Level 5

Appendix: Images

  • Activity Icon

    Activity Icon

  • Cloud sprite.png
  • Rollcats Mask top.png
  • Rollcats Mask bottom.png
  • Sad sun failcondition.png
  • Lever lever.png
  • Lever base.png
  • Drawbridge.png
  • Rollcats Sun.png
  • Rollcats Grass.png
  • Rollcats.svg
  • Rollcats top.svg
  • Rollcats bottom.svg
  • Rollercat 2.png
  • Kitteh white.png
  • Rollcat wheel white.png

Appendix: Credits

Team Awesome Monkeys

Eric Jordan
(providing support) Flo Hufsky
Van-Lang Nguyen

Other Contributors

Brian Jordan (as the voice of angry cat)
SJ Klein (as the voice of happy cat)
Bobby Powers (general support)
Alex Levenson (advice) -- and code if you'd like
Contribute and add yourself here! :)

Footnotes

[1] Rollcats is not really trademarked. Yet.
[2] Urban jungle.

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