[Homebrew] Lucky Penguin

[M-Tee]

Gotta be honest I'm not feeling the auction approach.  I'd much rather just see a price and pay that.  I'll keep an eye on the thread but skipping for now.

I also prefer a flat price, but since 50 copies are auctioning together, the chance of it climbing high are slim. There's no harm in laying down a single bid at the price you think would be fair for the game and then, either get it or not based on final demand. That's what I'm doing.

Also, at $16, int'l shipping is way better than it would be if the brewers were in the US. (I've decided against backing KS runs based solely on the fact that shipping listed would be something like $30.)

[L___E___T]

 



You both make very valid points - I may go ahead and place a bid after all, but I'm very busy and don't have time to monitor it, which just put me off a bit.

Just being honest with my impression, not expecting anything to change or even suggesting it should be different - I figure all feedback helps.

2 days left and 20 bids placed, I suppose there's enough to go round, I'll probably place a high bid before Sunday.

Can I ask what mapper you used in the end?  Is a Famicom version technically even possible?

[macbee]

Just being honest with my impression, not expecting anything to change or even suggesting it should be different - I figure all feedback helps.

Of course. Your comments are much appreciated.
I have no problems with criticism at all - especially when they're polite like you do.

2 days left and 20 bids placed, I suppose there's enough to go round, I'll probably place a high bid before Sunday.

Yes, I think that all bids for the 15 first carts were already placed.
I personally believe (but I can't assure, of course) that if you place a 50 USD bid you'll get one of the remaining carts for sure.

Can I ask what mapper you used in the end?  Is a Famicom version technically even possible?

Mapper was changed during development (last time I had to send graphics GTROM was being used). If it wasn't for extra screens (like title screen, ending and so on) I think this could be a NROM game. But I'm definitely not the tech guy - these technical questions can be better replied by Lukasz or Emunes.

[fcgamer]

Just being honest with my impression, not expecting anything to change or even suggesting it should be different - I figure all feedback helps.

Of course. Your comments are much appreciated.
I have no problems with criticism at all - especially when they're polite like you do.

2 days left and 20 bids placed, I suppose there's enough to go round, I'll probably place a high bid before Sunday.

Yes, I think that all bids for the 15 first carts were already placed.
I personally believe (but I can't assure, of course) that if you place a 50 USD bid you'll get one of the remaining carts for sure.

Can I ask what mapper you used in the end?  Is a Famicom version technically even possible?

Mapper was changed during development (last time I had to send graphics GTROM was being used). If it wasn't for extra screens (like title screen, ending and so on) I think this could be a NROM game. But I'm definitely not the tech guy - these technical questions can be better replied by Lukasz or Emunes.

I am sad to see Famicom versions are out of the picture, especially since so many of the folks working on the game grew up where Famicom  (well Famiclones) were king.

My question to you is, if I provided a donor cartridge, would it be possible (or would you guys consider) making me a Famicom version of the game? 

For those of us who don't necessarily want NES versions of games, it is tricky.   I would gladly pay for this service for a special custom Famicom version, otherwise I won't be able to play your game since I have principle and will not bootleg a homebrew game .   

[P]

GTROM is a modern board type made by Memblers for homebrew use. I don't think you could just use a donor.
The only technical problem is that there are no Famicom version of it (cart case problems and whatnot).

We really need a Famicom version of all these development boards...

[MWK]

We really need a Famicom version of all these development boards...

+ 50 bucks for almost a straight rip-off spin-off game of Go! Dizzy! Go! is also a downside for me, even as much as I love homebrew scene though.

[macbee]

I am sad to see Famicom versions are out of the picture, especially since so many of the folks working on the game grew up where Famicom  (well Famiclones) were king.

Me too!
In fact more than NES and Famicom carts, I wanted to see Lucky Penguin released in Gradiente cartridges (Brazilian exclusive carts - similar to NES, but black with rounded corners). But it won't happen too, unfortunately.

My question to you is, if I provided a donor cartridge, would it be possible (or would you guys consider) making me a Famicom version of the game? 

For those of us who don't necessarily want NES versions of games, it is tricky.   I would gladly pay for this service for a special custom Famicom version, otherwise I won't be able to play your game since I have principle and will not bootleg a homebrew game .   

I'll send your question to Emunes.

+ 50 bucks for almost a straight rip-off spin-off game of Go! Dizzy! Go! is also a downside for me, even as much as I love homebrew scene though.

Lucky Penguin resembles the bonus stages of Go! Dizzy! Go! (there are no similarities with main DGD game).

And even compared to the bonus stages of Dizzy I consider Lucky Penguin a different experience due to the different rules: You have just a few seconds on Dizzy to make a perfect play - while you have much more time to try, fail and finish a stage on Lucky Penguin.

[L___E___T]

 



Hey Macbee, I had to work yesterday evening so also missed the end of the auction, I couldn't add my name to the list.

If possible, I would also like to provide a donor cart to Emunes and pay for the service  -  if you're happy to ask for me too?

Just let me know what to supply & I can send it directly from here.  I'd need to design a box and label, which I'd gladly share!