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From: "pal" <pal_news@hotmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Robot Ron OPM - New Game
Date: 28 Aug 2001 10:32:05 GMT
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Matt Verran <mverran@btinternet.com> wrote in article
<9mdmkj$1sb1@www.netyaroze-europe.com>...
> Yep I know the Bosses/orange enemies/blue blokes/ship look crappy, i'm no
> artist :(   With the OPM version i've tried to have a more consistent
look
> even if it is worse in places.
<snip>
> If anyone wants to produce some top notch
> graphics then get in touch

Hey, it's not that bad! As you point out it's consistent, and it feels ok
for the genre. You need not consider a redesign, better save your time for
other projects.

> > - I prefer the digital controls.
> 
> Weird?  Is this because you find it easier, I definately think using the
> analog is a huge advantage once you get used to it.

I find it easier. Discrete direction = quicker decision, + switching from
one side to the other easier, + the feeling of pushing a button = better
feedback.
I'll have another try at the analog controls from time to time though.

> > - Sometimes one player shot goes very slower than the other
> > ones. Is this made on purpose?
> 
> yes, it depends on how far you push the analog stick, so you can fire
slow
> or fast bullets, not sure how useful it is tho :)

This happens to me with the digital controls though...


pal