-I’m going to sleep, but it wasn’t processed yet, so if it’s not working, check back in a few minutes-
A quick look at some early code that gets the baddies reacting to water, and a slightly more interesting look a the Angry Duck’s unique in water behavior. That little guy just never runs out of excuses to be angry.
Not much else to say that hasn’t been said better elsewhere.
I really started creating digital content once I got my first Mac, a now ancient PowerBook G4 (clocked slower than my current phone, imagine that). I first got into Flash games by creating stopmotion animation, and I got into that because I enjoyed video editing, thanks to in no small part by Apple’s focus on media creation with iLife and FireWire (an utter God-sent during the time of DV cameras).
So here’s to (as The Onion playfully puts it) the last American who knew what the heck he was doing.
…Windows. And Flash?
The iPad is epic win. Maybe I’ll finally answer my massive backlog of emails (sorry everyone who’s emailed me recently!).
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Don’t try this at home!
(Oh and click the pic for a larger version)
Sorry for the utter lack of updates on World 3 (though that seems to be the norm nowadays, eh?), keep a heads up, though, Ill be posting some new footage sometime tonight or tomorrow 
Good stuff, I promise.
I’ve been adding all the engine refinements from ME2D back into FPA. Crazy how much better the game looks with character rotational smoothing. No more jitters, yay!
Fancy Pants Man now has 3 separate run cycles, want to add a whole bunch of different jumps too. I’m nuts. Got a lot of animating ahead of me. Good thing I love animating.
Here’s something that bugs me to no end. I am not Justin Long, you are not John Hodgeman.
Apple uses actors to represent their products, Mircrosoft defines their users by what products they buy. Huge difference there.
- Brad
So when I’m not doing concept work for World 3, I’ve been playig Super Metroid. Never beat it before, so I figured I should buy it from the Wii VC and do just that. Amazing game. So, I’ve gotten a few emails and such asking about puzzle elements in FPA, nothing overpowering, but what would you guys think of some sort of level or character progression in World 3?
Hey guys, so I’m trying out a new sidebar thingy, something that would allow me to make smaller posts that don’t push down more important posts (like pictures of various pets on my shoulders).
What do you think of the idea? Is the site too thick now? Should I just sell my soul and finally get a twitter to place up here?
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First Comment!! Nice video, and yes swimming together… heh. I really like the rough sketches, they look like they are going to end up really nice in the end. The coolest part about FPA I would have to say is that all the baddies and FPM himself all have their own personalities, as you said. It really makes the game interesting, and in my opinion, is what makes this game art. I would agree that very few games these days have this kind of complexity and personality, and that is what makes this game series stand out. Great job as always, Brad!!
Copied form my comment on the previous report:
I know you said not to suggest water baddies, but what if the Ninjas could pull out a reed, stick it in their mouth and swim with it?
The duck is sweet, but yeah, it’d probably be better if he could dive while running. Btw, the jump at 1:31 is awesome.
Also, sorry for not wishing you a happy birthday this year! You should’ve put it in one of your posts like last year… no, 2008…
uhmm, great report, just wanted to ask, if the duck/frog/(if you decide to do what WR suggested)Ninja is chasing you on land, and you jump into the water, will the baddie be able to follow you in?
it’s just awesome! (yes i say that every week cause its true)
Extremely awesome. The duck is progressing quite well. It would be interesting maybe in the next video to see the duck transfer from land to water unlike in the video, air to water which still looks excellent. I cannot wait to see the frog in the water. I would have to say that the frog is my favourite baddie so far. Also, just a thought, would ninjas run across water or would they not come in contact with the water?? Anyway looks sweet
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Everytime I see a level that contains water, I keep thinking you’ll add actual fluid water dynamics. XD
Oh and +1 for underwater Ninjas!
You should have pirates in small boats with cannons too, or something.
I like how many ways Fancy can enter the water. Running on top, diving in, back-flipping in, ect. What happens when he rolls in? Does he continue to stay rolled-up like he’s doing a cannonball? Just wondering…
ive got 3 things:
1. i agree with the ninjas that would be cool.
2. the animation for FPM swimming upside down righting himselp in one frame. (report 24 frame 1:41)
3. another thing is, is there going to be an air meter for when FPM is in the water?
Since spiders are the most common and weakest enemy, the ‘goomba’ of the series, I don’t think the should be able to walk on water. I know there are some species and can do that in real life, but I think they should die and float downwards belly up when they come in contact with the water.
Right now they just seem too powerful walking on the water.