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**DJShrimpy** · 09-07-2006, 03:03 PM

ZOMFG ORBZ 0.3 IS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!11111oneo ne
Programmed by: Mako
Yes it's true. Orbz 0.3 is finally here. If you missed out on the previous release, Orbz 0.2c, this is a platformer with editable and customizable stages. This new release includes:

• This release now has enemies, and the Shock Attack.
• Speed has improved from the previous version.
• There is a new theme for LEVEL5.LUA and so on.
• There is now intro text for each chapter.
• A boss for Chapter I has been added.
• Serveral collision problems have been fixed.
• Music looping has been fixed.

Here's the readme.txt

Orbz for PSP 0.3
================

CREDITS
-------
Programming - Mako
Level design - Mako and DJShrimpy
Music - Jose'

CONTROLS
--------
Left = move Orb left.
Light = move Orb right.
Up = Jump.
[] = Shock Attack (after you unlock it).
X = Jump.

INSTALLATION
------------
In the zip file you will find two folders:

__SCE__Orbz
%__SCE__Orbz

Connect a USB cable to your PSP and from the
XMB go to Settings, then USB Connection. Open
the folders from your PC and look for the GAME
folder which is in the PSP folder. Now drag
these two folders from the zip into the GAME
folder.

If you are using firmware 1.00 or the eLoader,
only drag __SCE__Orbz in the GAME folder.
Rename it to Orbz when you transfer it.

HOW TO PLAY
-----------
The object if the game is to get your
Orb to the exit portal while avoiding
obstacles and enemies. Colored blocks
can be destroyed by finding the
corresponding key for that color.

You start each stage with 3 lives. When
you get killed by an enemy Orb, you
will be returned to the start point of
that stage. Lose all three lives and you
will be sent to the previous stage, with
your 3 lives back.
"
After you get the Power Sphere, you will
unlock the Shock Attack. Hold [] to perform
the attack. You are completely invincible
during the attack, any enemy that touches
you dies, unless they are doing a similar
attack.

CUSTOM STAGES
-------------
You can create your own levels with almost
any text editor. Inside the zip you will
find a BLANK_STAGE.LUA to edit. This is
a blank stage with no blocks or enemies.

Open the file with your favorite text
editor you will see something that looks
like two big blank squares.

The top one is what the stage will look like
before you grab a key. The bottem one is what
the stage will look like after you grab the
key. So you would probably copy and paste
the first square onto the second one, but
remove the blocks and key.

HOW TO EDIT
-----------
Place blocks anywhere you want in the stage.
Make sure that the square stays the same size
when your done. Letters will stand for blocks
in the stage. Defined are:

a = yellow block
b = blue block
c = grass block
d = blue key

The letters must be lowercase or it won't
appear during actual gameplay. So for
example, if you wanted to make a long
yellow platform, followed by a blue platform,
with a key over it, it would go like this:

d

aaaaaaaa bbbbbbbbb

Under the second square you will find "playerX"
and "playerY". This is the Orb's starting point
of the stage. Set it to whatever coordinates you
desire. Also don't forget to set up "exitX" and
"exitY" for the exit portal.

For where it says "nxt" you will type the name
of the file that is the next level. For "prev"
you will type the name of the level file
that you will return to if you die. For example,
if it was LEVEL5.LUA, it would go:

nxt="level6.lua"
prev="level4.lua"

Remember that the level files MUST be in the same
directory as the EBOOT.PBP, as well as the sounds,
music, and textures.

UPDATES FOR 0.3
---------------
• This release now has enemies, and the Shock Attack.
• Speed has improved from the previous version.
• There is a new theme for LEVEL5.LUA and so on.
• There is now intro text for each chapter.
• A boss for Chapter I has been added.
• Serveral collision problems have been fixed.
• Music looping has been fixed.

For more information on this game visit forums.qj.net
and look for the release thread in PSP Development.

Remember that you can e-mail your custom stages to
DJShrimpy at:

Waddle_Donut@hotmail.com

If the stage is good enough, it will be included
in the next release with your internet alias in
the credits, under "Submitted Stages".

Report any bugs or questions to Mako at:

retrogamer4112@hotmail.co m

And the DL.QJ.net download can be found here.

http://dl.qj.net/Orbz-0.3-PSP-Homebr...9886/catid/194

Enjoy the game!

**kosmosis** · 09-07-2006, 03:05 PM

awsome, d/ling

Slayerr · 09-07-2006, 05:52 PM

I just played your game! It is very fun and I can't wait to make my own level. Keep it up!

**mako** · 09-07-2006, 06:21 PM

HI EVERYONE! thanks for all your support! The next net of levels is coming soon, but current levels might be edited for bugs, glitches, w/e so just email me at retrogamer4112@hotmail.co m if you ever get an error message. tell me exactly what the error says, and if it's in a custom level, send me your custom level too.
Known bugs:
-Game freezes at random times, especially when loading/leaving the boss battle. if that happens, just don't die and be forced to battle the boss again

-the music "farts" in complicated/big/boss levels
-Umm.. nothing else, i pretty much perfected this game to...well...perfection!

**[Joe]** · 09-07-2006, 06:38 PM

When i first saw this game i thought it looked like no fun ;[, but i though i would download as some others seemed to and man look can be so deceiving this game is so addictive and fun ;D keep up the efforts guys

Slayerr · 09-07-2006, 06:51 PM

I like the "Press you smell" message! XD
Also can you tell me the coordinates for starting points in the four corners of the playing feild?
And how do you put a key in your level?

**[Joe]** · 09-07-2006, 07:04 PM

i am stuck now on the big circle with triangles coming out ;[ anyone help me here

**DJShrimpy** · 09-07-2006, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slayerr

I like the "Press you smell" message! XD
Also can you tell me the coordinates for starting points in the four corners of the playing feild?
And how do you put a key in your level?

The letter d is the letter for the blue key.

And [Joe] that's called a boss. It's a video game. Video games have boss battles. Find a way to beat him.

**mako** · 09-07-2006, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slayerr

I like the "Press you smell" message! XD
Also can you tell me the coordinates for starting points in the four corners of the playing feild?
And how do you put a key in your level?

oh it should just say "you smell" lol ill change that, nice touch by me right?

**%chrono trigger%** · 09-07-2006, 07:36 PM

This looks like a pretty good game

Slayerr · 09-08-2006, 01:00 PM

Yes it was a good touch, XD! I saw a flashing orage message so I went into the code to see what it was.

**Access_Denied** · 09-08-2006, 04:29 PM

Just wondering, have YOU actually beaten level 8? I mean, I don't think anyone could beat it.

**DJShrimpy** · 09-08-2006, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ARza

Just wondering, have YOU actually beaten level 8? I mean, I don't think anyone could beat it.

Yes, it's possible. Very possible.

Try to play some Mario, Sonic, or Mega Man to practice your platforming skills...

Slayerr · 09-08-2006, 08:01 PM

I sent you an e-mail of an awesome level I put a LOT of effort in. However I updated it so please disregard my last e-mail.

**Access_Denied** · 09-08-2006, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJShrimpy

Yes, it's possible. Very possible.

Try to play some Mario, Sonic, or Mega Man to practice your platforming skills...

Yeah, I guess I need to touch up on my skills a bit. The last platform game I played was Sonic on Sega Genesis. Over a year ago! I don't play games anymore though. I'm too busy making them.

**dj2005** · 09-08-2006, 08:58 PM

Fun game.

Slayerr · 09-08-2006, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ARza

Yeah, I guess I need to touch up on my skills a bit. The last platform game I played was Sonic on Sega Genesis. Over a year ago! I don't play games anymore though. I'm too busy making them.

I had such a hard time on level 8 and I play platformers often. Its that 1st and 2nd to last (jump before the goal jump) that gets me a lot.

**mako** · 09-13-2006, 03:27 PM

lol yeah it's tough. just take it real slow. also, it might help to show the math for that level8:

orb is 32x32
keys are 32x64
orb moves 4 pixels left-right every 60-th of a second the left or right buttons are pressed
whole room is(duh) 480x272
so tap the left/right once quicky to maneuver RIGHT to the edge of a blue key......

or you can just beat the level, enjoy the boss/rest of the game

**psphacker12.** · 09-13-2006, 03:29 PM

i cant beat the BLEEPin boss!
lol

Slayerr · 09-13-2006, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psphacker12.

i cant beat the BLEEPin boss!
lol

The boss is easy. ait for him to stop bein electrified then zap him for a second or two then jump onto the platforms above. Repeat until hes dead.

**mako** · 10-15-2006, 08:50 AM

wow no updates in a while, highschool suxx, but girls r fun! lol. I might not be working on Orbz for a while now cuz of all the schoolwork. but if you guys like it enough, I'll work on the next set of levels for all of you. I think there's not much support for Orbz, or we just post it on bad days. w/e Email me if u want me to continue.also, any custom levels are appreciated =P
email:
retrogamer4112@hotmail.co m

09-07-2006, 03:03 PM	#1
DJShrimpy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: United States Posts: 1,871 Trader Feedback: 0	Orbz 0.3 ZOMFG ORBZ 0.3 IS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!11111oneo ne Programmed by: Mako Yes it's true. Orbz 0.3 is finally here. If you missed out on the previous release, Orbz 0.2c, this is a platformer with editable and customizable stages. This new release includes: • This release now has enemies, and the Shock Attack. • Speed has improved from the previous version. • There is a new theme for LEVEL5.LUA and so on. • There is now intro text for each chapter. • A boss for Chapter I has been added. • Serveral collision problems have been fixed. • Music looping has been fixed. Here's the readme.txt Orbz for PSP 0.3 ================ CREDITS ------- Programming - Mako Level design - Mako and DJShrimpy Music - Jose' CONTROLS -------- Left = move Orb left. Light = move Orb right. Up = Jump. [] = Shock Attack (after you unlock it). X = Jump. INSTALLATION ------------ In the zip file you will find two folders: __SCE__Orbz %__SCE__Orbz Connect a USB cable to your PSP and from the XMB go to Settings, then USB Connection. Open the folders from your PC and look for the GAME folder which is in the PSP folder. Now drag these two folders from the zip into the GAME folder. If you are using firmware 1.00 or the eLoader, only drag __SCE__Orbz in the GAME folder. Rename it to Orbz when you transfer it. HOW TO PLAY ----------- The object if the game is to get your Orb to the exit portal while avoiding obstacles and enemies. Colored blocks can be destroyed by finding the corresponding key for that color. You start each stage with 3 lives. When you get killed by an enemy Orb, you will be returned to the start point of that stage. Lose all three lives and you will be sent to the previous stage, with your 3 lives back. " After you get the Power Sphere, you will unlock the Shock Attack. Hold [] to perform the attack. You are completely invincible during the attack, any enemy that touches you dies, unless they are doing a similar attack. CUSTOM STAGES ------------- You can create your own levels with almost any text editor. Inside the zip you will find a BLANK_STAGE.LUA to edit. This is a blank stage with no blocks or enemies. Open the file with your favorite text editor you will see something that looks like two big blank squares. The top one is what the stage will look like before you grab a key. The bottem one is what the stage will look like after you grab the key. So you would probably copy and paste the first square onto the second one, but remove the blocks and key. HOW TO EDIT ----------- Place blocks anywhere you want in the stage. Make sure that the square stays the same size when your done. Letters will stand for blocks in the stage. Defined are: a = yellow block b = blue block c = grass block d = blue key The letters must be lowercase or it won't appear during actual gameplay. So for example, if you wanted to make a long yellow platform, followed by a blue platform, with a key over it, it would go like this: d aaaaaaaa bbbbbbbbb Under the second square you will find "playerX" and "playerY". This is the Orb's starting point of the stage. Set it to whatever coordinates you desire. Also don't forget to set up "exitX" and "exitY" for the exit portal. For where it says "nxt" you will type the name of the file that is the next level. For "prev" you will type the name of the level file that you will return to if you die. For example, if it was LEVEL5.LUA, it would go: nxt="level6.lua" prev="level4.lua" Remember that the level files MUST be in the same directory as the EBOOT.PBP, as well as the sounds, music, and textures. UPDATES FOR 0.3 --------------- • This release now has enemies, and the Shock Attack. • Speed has improved from the previous version. • There is a new theme for LEVEL5.LUA and so on. • There is now intro text for each chapter. • A boss for Chapter I has been added. • Serveral collision problems have been fixed. • Music looping has been fixed. For more information on this game visit forums.qj.net and look for the release thread in PSP Development. Remember that you can e-mail your custom stages to DJShrimpy at: Waddle_Donut@hotmail.com If the stage is good enough, it will be included in the next release with your internet alias in the credits, under "Submitted Stages". Report any bugs or questions to Mako at: retrogamer4112@hotmail.co m And the DL.QJ.net download can be found here. http://dl.qj.net/Orbz-0.3-PSP-Homebr...9886/catid/194 Enjoy the game! Last edited by DJShrimpy; 09-07-2006 at 05:43 PM..

09-07-2006, 05:52 PM	#3
Slayerr Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 29 Trader Feedback: 0	I just played your game! It is very fun and I can't wait to make my own level. Keep it up! Last edited by Slayerr; 09-07-2006 at 06:05 PM..

09-07-2006, 07:36 PM	#10
%chrono trigger% Look at my user title :p Join Date: Feb 2006 Real First Name: Dave Location: Texas Just Played: Banjo Kazooie Posts: 1,178 Trader Feedback: 0	This looks like a pretty good game __________________ ********, ******** :p http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/6...boysfanij8.gif

09-08-2006, 04:29 PM	#12
Access_Denied I'm Baaaack! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Waukegan,Illinois Posts: 2,185 Trader Feedback: 0	Just wondering, have YOU actually beaten level 8? I mean, I don't think anyone could beat it. __________________

09-07-2006, 03:05 PM	#2
kosmosis Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: FL Posts: 465 Trader Feedback: 0	awsome, d/ling

09-07-2006, 06:21 PM	#4
mako Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 73 Trader Feedback: 0	HI EVERYONE! thanks for all your support! The next net of levels is coming soon, but current levels might be edited for bugs, glitches, w/e so just email me at retrogamer4112@hotmail.co m if you ever get an error message. tell me exactly what the error says, and if it's in a custom level, send me your custom level too. Known bugs: -Game freezes at random times, especially when loading/leaving the boss battle. if that happens, just don't die and be forced to battle the boss again -the music "farts" in complicated/big/boss levels -Umm.. nothing else, i pretty much perfected this game to...well...perfection!

09-07-2006, 06:38 PM	#5
[Joe] Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Uk Posts: 81 Trader Feedback: 0	When i first saw this game i thought it looked like no fun ;[, but i though i would download as some others seemed to and man look can be so deceiving this game is so addictive and fun ;D keep up the efforts guys

09-07-2006, 06:51 PM	#6
Slayerr Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 29 Trader Feedback: 0	I like the "Press you smell" message! XD Also can you tell me the coordinates for starting points in the four corners of the playing feild? And how do you put a key in your level?

09-07-2006, 07:04 PM	#7
[Joe] Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Uk Posts: 81 Trader Feedback: 0	i am stuck now on the big circle with triangles coming out ;[ anyone help me here

09-08-2006, 01:00 PM	#11
Slayerr Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 29 Trader Feedback: 0	Yes it was a good touch, XD! I saw a flashing orage message so I went into the code to see what it was.

09-08-2006, 08:01 PM	#14
Slayerr Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 29 Trader Feedback: 0	I sent you an e-mail of an awesome level I put a LOT of effort in. However I updated it so please disregard my last e-mail.

09-08-2006, 08:58 PM	#16
dj2005 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 63 Trader Feedback: 0	Fun game.

09-13-2006, 03:27 PM	#18
mako Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 73 Trader Feedback: 0	lol yeah it's tough. just take it real slow. also, it might help to show the math for that level8: orb is 32x32 keys are 32x64 orb moves 4 pixels left-right every 60-th of a second the left or right buttons are pressed whole room is(duh) 480x272 so tap the left/right once quicky to maneuver RIGHT to the edge of a blue key...... or you can just beat the level, enjoy the boss/rest of the game

09-13-2006, 03:29 PM	#19
psphacker12. likes kittens....awww.... Join Date: Sep 2006 Real First Name: Erik Location: Detroit Just Played: Call of Duty:World at War Posts: 628 Trader Feedback: 0	i cant beat the BLEEPin boss! lol

10-15-2006, 08:50 AM	#21
mako Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 73 Trader Feedback: 0	wow no updates in a while, highschool suxx, but girls r fun! lol. I might not be working on Orbz for a while now cuz of all the schoolwork. but if you guys like it enough, I'll work on the next set of levels for all of you. I think there's not much support for Orbz, or we just post it on bad days. w/e Email me if u want me to continue.also, any custom levels are appreciated =P email: retrogamer4112@hotmail.co m