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ABCDEF vs. QWERTY: The Battle of Control Schemes – A Tale of a Unique Game Development Journey

The Indie Accord — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:54:19 +0000

Hey there, fellow gamers and enthusiasts of the quirky and offbeat! Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of game development and exploring a journey that left our Dev team in splits – all thanks to a little something we like to call “ABCDEF.” If you’re ready for a tale that’s as out-of-the-box as our game concepts, buckle up, because this is a rollercoaster of creative chaos and playful banter!

Picture this: a few years ago, in the vibrant realm of our Discord server, an epic competition was born. Members of our community battled it out to reach the apex of a game level, all for the glory of claiming a custom role and name color. This was the dawn of ABCDEF – a game that was as glitchy as it was strange.

A Twist in the Tale: The Pass the Game Jam

Fast forward to recent times and enter the “Pass the Game Jam” by the ingenious minds at Blackthorn Prod where our game, ABCDEF, was revived. With determination in our hearts and a sprinkle of mayhem in our minds, we set out to revamp ABCDEF!

We revamped the design, easing gravity’s grip and tossing in some new levels. Of course, we couldn’t resist sprucing up the visuals too – flying cubes and all. But in the midst of this whirlwind, a showdown brewed over something that seems trivial but isn’t – the control scheme.

The Control Scheme Dilemma

ABCDEF or QWERTY – it’s a question that split our team. Our resident programmer championed the challenge, while our artist fought for accessibility. The programmer argued for the tough love, while the artist pressed for an easier path. And so, the lines were drawn in the digital sand.

But behold, from this conflict emerged a truce, sealed with a challenge. The ABCDEF loyalists and QWERTY enthusiasts would settle the score in the most epic fashion – a race to conquer the game. Who could beat the game first using their chosen control scheme? The stakes were set, and the race was on.

The Intense Showdown

Cue the suspenseful music as the showdown unfolded. On one side, the ABCDEF aficionado, a master of Cube leg-extensions. On the other, the QWERTY virtuoso, fingers dancing over keys like a maestro. We watched with bated breath, cheering and laughing as our quirky creation was put to the test.

When the dust settled and the digital confetti cleared, ABCDEF stood tall as the victor. Cheers erupted, and memes flowed freely as our quirky creation triumphed over the QWERTY alternative. But let’s be real, it wasn’t just about the victory – it was the shared experience, the camaraderie, and the sheer joy of creating something uniquely ours.

Reflection and Lessons Learned

As the victory cries subsided, we couldn’t ignore the reality. ABCDEF may have conquered hearts, but it fell short in the grand scheme of the game jam. The concept, though delightful, lacked the expansiveness to match its peers. Yet, it remained a testament to our creativity and tenacity.

Moving Forward

So, here’s the deal, fellow adventurers – we invite you to dive into ABCDEF. Experience the exhilaration, the exasperation, and everything in between. Feel free to give it a shot, and if it tickles your fancy, explore the source code – the links await your curiosity.

But hold tight, because this isn’t the end. We’re a small team with a big vision. If you rally behind us, if you show your support with a thumbs-up, we promise to elevate ABCDEF even further. Imagine online multiplayer, high-score leaderboards, and a dash more levels to conquer.

Conclusion

And there you have it, fellow gamers, the saga of ABCDEF – a tale of challenges, camaraderie, and the power of a unique perspective. Thanks for joining us on this ride. We’ll keep it short and sweet, just like our approach to game development.

Until next time, keep those creative fires burning, embrace the quirks, and remember – every journey is an adventure waiting to unfold.

Catch you on the flip side!

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Ambuuu Multiplayer is Live!

The Indie Accord — Sun, 12 May 2019 20:31:41 +0000

Woo! The Ambuuu multiplayer update is hot off the presses. Now you can rescue people and terrorize the city with your friends!

In April, Ambuuu won first place in Game Jolt’s 2019 DreamHack Dallas Jam. We updated Ambuuu from the original version to enhance the experience of the core game, which will be shown at DreamHack. We were happy with our submission, but we wanted to add a post-jam version that included a Ambuuu multiplayer split screen mode. This is only the first update and we plan to do many more in the next few months.

Visit the Ambuuu GameJolt page below to download the newest version and check out the new co-op mode.

Since we will be actively updating this game, we would love to hear any comments, suggestions or critiques you have! We are excited to see what you all have to say and we love to feature Let’s Plays in our posts!

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Email us at: admin@internal.theindieaccord.com
We would love to provide any screenshots, interviews, or videos you may need!

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Ambuuu Wins Game Jam!

The Indie Accord — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 16:15:28 +0000

It’s been quite awhile since you’ve heard from us, but we’ve been busy with a Game Jam!

Today we’d like to focus on the recent collaboration between DreamHack and Game Jolt.

For those not in the know these two awesome groups worked together to launch a 10-day Game Jam! A Game Jam is time-framed competition with a theme that is picked right before the launch of the event. In this specific case, the theme chosen was “5 minutes to…”, now how you wish to represent that is up to you. There are a bunch of cool entries (almost 50!) which were submitted, and each one brings to the table their own flavor of the theme. We were really sure early on that we didn’t want to just make a game and slap a five minute timer on it. Instead we framed the game around a fictional “golden time” that trauma victims go through where they can be saved only if an ambulance picks them up in 5 minutes (In the end 5 minutes was way too long for the game play, so it says five minutes in the game, but its really closer to 90 seconds.)

It’s fun to see how what ideas are created and how they are implemented. If you have time, we recommend trying out a Game Jam. Even if you don’t have any coding experience, individuals/teams are looking for artists, musicians, designers, etc. to help them bring their idea to reality, and its a really fun experience! In fact our team worked with a new person this time, Matt Killy and our old friend Ross Carr.

The Game

We eventually made a game where you drive an ambulance around a very dangerous city filled with injury prone citizens. From monsters, to aliens, to monkeys, to volcanic eruptions. The people in the city do not seem to be able to stay out of the hospital. Your goal is to get to the citizen and drive them to the hospital before their five minute timer is up, while avoiding the zany events, and trying to control your car in the intense AMBUUU mode.

Our game Ambuuu won 1st Place for DreamHack Jam Dallas! We are PUMPED to represent it at DreamHack Dallas in the end of May! If you attend, please come say hi!

What’s Next. Exciting updates for you!

We’re sure you are wondering, “But TIA, what’s next for Ambuu?”, well this is precisely what we would love to share with you.

Online Highscores
One thing that is on our immediate radar are online high scores. Wouldn’t it be awesome to compare your score and battle against your friends, all while seeing how many injured civilizations you both saved. Or didn’t. We don’t judge on your play-style here.

Couch Co-Op

We at TIA strongly believe in kicking your best friend’s butt in person. That’s right. Couch-Co-op! For Ambuuu we are still researching various ideas and alternatives but we believe a couch co-op version of the game could be just what the doctor ordered! Imagine sitting together around a TV/PC, controllers in hand, a mess of popcorn all over the floor as you battle it out. Almost a Kirby Air-Ride meets Overcooked. I’m talking chaos! That’s right, a full on battle to save the city of Montrifer!

Customization

We heard that everyone loves to personalize things. Well, good news for everyone! We are looking into allowing different color combinations, paint jobs, and the such for Ambuuu! Bring your creative side out and rescue your city! Maybe you keep it classy with humans. Perhaps you want lizard people. Why stop there, the combinations could be endless! Combine this with a mixture of task-based unlockables and your experience will become your own!

Steam

Lastly, we know that most of you use Steam (if you don’t, we highly recommend it!). Ambuuu will be brought to Steam for your convenience!

TL:DR
What may or may not be coming to Ambuuu,

Online Highscores & Metrics
Multiplayer Functionality
Game Unlockables & Personalization
Steam

Who We Are

We are just a bunch of friends who enjoy video games and make them for fun! A combination of both inexperienced and experienced individuals of various expertise, all are welcome Between us, we have a vary wide taste of video games and styles, but we try to add at least one quirky thing to all our games. If you’d like to learn more or want to reach out, we have a plethora of ways to be contacted and followed, from Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, to YouTube and even LinkedIn(we don’t know why though)!

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