Colour Beyond Time Part 2

[Jbizzel]

Hi guys,

I just wanted to provide a quick update in case anyone is interested in how its going and wondering if it is going at all. The work on part two continues at pace! Most nights are now dedicated to bringing the small town of Podkamennaya to life.

Its hard to talk about without spoilers, but part two is much a much bigger area to explore and more puzzles and story.

I introduced a score system to the game. The score isn't achieved by doing the main features of the game necessary to progress. Instead, there are secrets to discover, and the score is based on them.

I'd estimate part two is about 25% to 30% complete

Part 1 is available here, if you haven't tried it...

https://jbizzel.itch.io/

[Jbizzel]

Soft of this stage of development...



The good news is that the whole horse is there.

actually I'm being unfair on myself - part 2 is 80% complete.

[ANDREWRYALS]

Blimey at that rate It'll be out on Sunday night.

[Mpk]

As they say, the last 10% takes 90% of the time.

So to hell with that last part, skip it and ship ten times as many games.

[Jbizzel]

Blimey at that rate It'll be out on Sunday night.

you might be right!!

[Jbizzel]

Part 2 is released!

Let me know how you get on.

If you have the password from part 1, enter it while you are in your hotel room.

Let me know if you spot any bugs or get stuck.

[ANDREWRYALS]

Not bad so far, solved a couple of puzzles. The archive is a little dark and the boatyard is a little troublesome gaining entry!!

[ANDREWRYALS]

Noticed quite a few bugs.

[Jbizzel]

Sounds like you're doing pretty good!

[Jbizzel]

Noticed quite a few bugs.

Feel free to shoot me a message with any bugs you spot. It's much appreciated

[Jbizzel]

Noticed quite a few bugs.

OK, I've just released version 2.2. Lets call it the spell checked edition!

[ANDREWRYALS]

It was mainly a few spelling mistakes.

[Jbizzel]

I have to hold my hand up and say I tried to rush things on Sunday. I wanted to get it all done while I have some free time. Sadly, I forgot to proof read the text before I issued the release. Version 2.3, which is available now is proof read and includes some other minor fixes.

I am worried I've made a particular puzzle insanely too hard. If anyone wants clues let me know.

[ANDREWRYALS]

Very very good game. Tension building. Pt 3, can't wait. I must admit to need some help, a couple of puzzles were shall we say BLOODY GOOD!

[Jbizzel]

Very very good game. Tension building. Pt 3, can't wait. I must admit to need some help, a couple of puzzles were shall we say BLOODY GOOD!

WOW thanks Andy!!!

[Jbizzel]

Working on the next version, I'm going for a ULA+ vibe. I drew this pictures in GIMP and then converted them to give to a ULA plus image with ZX paintbrush.

[Jbizzel]

[Mpk]

So, I feel like I should wait before playing. It's getting better every day...

[Jbizzel]

So, I feel like I should wait before playing. It's getting better every day...

Interesting one. I wrote part 2 to end on a cliff hanger. But if you intend to play on the next and want all three parts together you might wish to wait.

The graphics are quite a big job and I need to write act 3. Hopefully in a few weeks

[Jbizzel]

Part 3 is progressing well.

Finally managed to get a *door* to work. There is only one actual door in the whole game..they drove me mad!

[Jbizzel]

Had fun making this today. And watching my game load from tape on real hardware

My other half thought I was mad! Especially when I told her the loading time is 5 minutes

[8BitAG]

That's very cool, though. Something I haven't really done myself lately. (Although I have, occasionally, sent games down the audio wire from a laptop).

Inlay next. Well... finish the game then inlay.

[Mpk]

Pro move now would be to take out 6 months of double-page ads in Crash.

[Jbizzel]

Pro move now would be to take out 6 months of double-page ads in Crash.

Just having fun making. Seems the right thing for something I feel increasing proud of

[8BitAG]

On the subject of Crash... you may also want to pick yourself up a copy of issue 10.