Showing posts with label Update. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Update. Show all posts

Monday, January 27, 2014

Shoy Schot! nui Small Update


          I have two small updates today concerning Shoy Schot! nui. First, I have finished writing a postmortem for the game that you can find here. Two, Shoy Schot! nui has received a small update that fixes a couple of issues. You can find it on the download page here. Okay, that's it. Seeya!

Monday, December 23, 2013

Shoy Schot! nui Press Release


          Virtual Gaia Games is proud to introduce Shoy Schot! nui, an electronic card game. The game will release Sunday, December 29th, 2013 to all PC user for free!

          Shoy Schot! is an additive, console-based, strategic card game created in C#. Starting out as a simple minigame about flipping cards and gaining ownership over the game board it soon blossomed into a full fledged card game with a mega ton of customization options and gameplay modes. And now, with Shoy Schot! nui, it has finally reached its ultimate form!

          Shoy Schot! nui retains all the features of the previous release (Shoy Schot! Stand-Alone Edition Version 2.0.1.9) which included (but not limited to): 5 main Rule Sets to play in their own Free Play modes; an Arcade-like mode called Unlimited Deck Mode; a Best Of… Mode to play consecutive matches; a robust Tournament Mode for serious play; 22 Accomplishments to earn; Stats pages that kept over 80 stats; a Personal Rank Card to share and compare with other Shoy Schot! players; 8 profiles for same computer, different persons use; and Virtual Gaia Games Matching!, a completely separate matching minigame.

          New features to Shoy Schot! nui include (but not limited to): a Custom Rule Set Maker, where players can build their own custom Rule Sets; Endless Tower, which is a survival mode; a Score Attack Mode; Arcade Challenges where players can try to conquer all 40 challenges; a single player tournament mode called Arcade Battle Campaign, a Tutorial Mode, where players can learn the basics of the game in a new, more interactive way; a new mini-game called Clementine; 26 more Accomplishments to earn; more Stats; and slew of secrets and tweaks.

          Shoy Schot! nui also marks Virtual Gaia Games’ final game made in this text-based style. Shoy Schot! nui is our swan song to this type of design. While being made in this engine, Shoy Schot! has never been a graphical powerhouse, but we think anyone who has played it in the past has had a lot of fun and we believe Shoy Schot! nui will continue this feat threefold!!

          Again, Shoy Schot! nui is a PC game from Virtual Gaia Games and will be releasing on Sunday, December 29th, 2013. It will be downloadable from: http://virtualgaiagames.blogspot.com/2013/12/shoy-schot-nui-update-log.html for free when available. We hope you all download and enjoy our game!


Quick Information About Shoy Schot! nui
Game: Shoy Schot! nui
Genre: Electronic Card Game
Platform: Windows PC
Developer: Virtual Gaia Games
Release Date: December 29th 2013
Price: 
Economical Priced [Read: FREE!]
Download Site: http://virtualgaiagames.blogspot.com/2013/12/shoy-schot-nui-update-log.html
Website: http://virtualgaiagames.blogspot.com/
Game Page: http://virtualgaiaprojects.blogspot.com/p/shoy-schot-nui.html
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ShoySchot/
IndieDB Page: http://www.indiedb.com/games/shoy-schot-nui

Download a PDF of the Full Press Release: Here



          Check out Shoy Schot! nui Complete Features List after the jump.

Sunday, December 22, 2013

Shoy Schot! nui Release Date Announcement


          Hi, Everyone!

          I am proud to announce that Shoy Schot! nui, Virtual Gaia’s much delayed Electronic Card Game, is done and has entered into Final Testing!! I’m even more proud to announce the Release Date of the game: December 29th, 2013. That’s right, Shoy Schot! nui will go live next Sunday for the economical price of FREE!!

          The next thing I want to cover is: What exactly Shoy Schot! nui? I think I’ve alluded to it in the past, but I’ve never formally announced it. After a long (very long) development and many additions that weren’t included in the original scope of the project, Shoy Schot! nui is no longer third version of Shoy Schot! Stand-Alone Edition (SS! SAE) but its own entity. Think of it more like the evolution of SS! SAE, just like SS! SAE was the evolution of the original minigame version of Shoy Schot!

          So, what does that mean? Just that the game grew big enough to warrant a separation. It feels different, it’s noticeable bigger and slicker. That said, Save Data from any previous version of Shoy Schot! is 100% compatible with Shoy Schot! nui. Also, it will retain SS! SAE version numbering and still be released as Version 3.0.0.0.

          A more formal Press Release will be issued a little later that will include more information and a full features list, but until then here is a short list of new features including in the upcoming Shoy Schot! nui:
  • All Shoy Schot! Stand-Alone Edition v2 Features
  •  6 New Game Modes
    • Custom Rule Set
    • Endless Tower
    • Score Attack
    • 40 Arcade Challenges
    • Arcade Battle Campaign
    • Tutorial Mode
  • 26 New Accomplishments to Earn (48 in All!!)
  • Improved, Smarter AI
  • Improved Match Interface
  • A New Mini-Game Added: Clementine
  • The Ability to Create 8 Separate Profiles with each keeping track of their Own Stats, Game Settings, and Accomplishments!!
  • A Slew of Secret to Discover and More!!
          Again, Shoy Schot! nui will release next Sunday, December 29th! While Shoy Schot! may not be a graphical powerhouse by any means, it's a load of fun! So... Get excited! Tell a friend! The last game of 2013 is Coming Soon!

          Seeya when we release!!

General Information
Game: Shoy Schot! nui
Genre: Electronic Card Game
Platform: Windows PC
Company: Virtual Gaia Games
Release Date: December 29th 2013
Price: 
Economical Priced [Read: FREE!]
Download Site:  
http://virtualgaiagames.blogspot.com/2013/12/shoy-schot-nui-update-log.html
Website: 
http://virtualgaiagames.blogspot.com/
Game Page: 
http://virtualgaiaprojects.blogspot.com/p/shoy-schot-nui.html
IndieDB Page: http://www.indiedb.com/games/shoy-schot-nui


P.S.:
Check out screenshots of the game after the jump or go to our Flickr page: Here.
(Go to Options in the slideshow and uncheck embiggen)

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Shoy Schot! nui Update Log


PC Only Game
Shoy Schot! nui's Projects Page: Click Here
Facebook Group: Click Here
Add Your Rank Card To The Shoy Schot! SAE Google Drive Folder!
Click Here if you would like to take a 26 question survey on Shoy Schot and its future releases


  • Shoy Schot! nui  (Version 3.0.0.3) [2-17-2014]
    • Features List:
      • Ability to Change Profile Names
      • Arcade Challenges Fixes
      • Tutorial Mode Fixes
      • Custom Rule Set Fixes
      • General Game Balancing
      • A Ton of Minor Fixes and Additions
    • Download Links (Contains an Install Version and Non-Install Version):

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Shoy Schot! nui Pushed To November


          Another small, yet big update. Shoy Schot! nui has been pushed to November. For more information check out our last Sunday Report: Here. In the time being, please check out our demo: Here.

Join the Official Shoy Schot! Facebook Group: Here
Check out Shoy Schot! SAE's game page: Here
Check out Shot Schot! nui's IndieDB page: Here

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Shoy Schot! nui Releasing October 2013!


          Small update, but big update on Shoy Schot! nui today. The game will be releasing this October! I will have a more exact date as we get closer to the release. See you soon!

Join the Official Shoy Schot! Facebook Group: Here
Check out Shoy Schot! SAE's game page: Here
Check out Shot Schot! nui's IndieDB page: Here

UPDATE 1 (9/16/13): Extra Info added

Friday, July 12, 2013

[Press Release] Announcing Shoy Schot! nui


          I am proud to announce Shoy Schot! nui [Shoy Schot! Stand-Alone Edition Version 3.0.0.0 nui], the third and final major release of Shoy Schot! Stand-Alone Edition (SS! SAE).

          Shoy Schot! is an additive, console-based strategic card game created in C#. Starting out as a simple mini game about flipping cards and gaining ownership over the game board it soon blossomed into a full fledged card game with a mega ton of customization options and gameplay modes. And with Shoy Schot! nui, it has finally reached its ultimate form!

          Shoy Schot! nui retains all the features of the previous release (SS! SAE v2.0.1.9) which included (but limited to): 5 main Rule Sets to play in their own Free Play modes; An Arcade-like mode called Unlimited Deck Mode; Best Of… Mode, where players can play best of X matches; a robust Tournament Mode for serious play; 22 Accomplishments; Stats pages that kept over 80 stats; Personal Rank Card to share and compare with other players; 8 profiles for same computer use; and Virtual Gaia Games Matching!, a completely separate matching mini-game.

          New features to Shoy Schot! nui include (but not limited to): Custom Rule Set Mode, where players can build their own custom Rule Sets; Endless Tower, which is a survival mode-type gameplay mode; A Score Attack Mode; Arcade Challenges where players can try to conquer all 40 challenges; A Tutorial Mode, where players can learn the basics of the card game in new, more interactive way; a new mini-game called Clementine; 22 more Accomplishments; more stats; and slew of secrets and tweaks.

          In the year since Shoy Schot! was first released as hidden mini-game in my text-based, horror-adventure game, Still Here After Wednesday Night; it has seen 13 updates, two of which were major updates in terms of improving efficiency and adding new content, but this is by far its biggest update—going as far as rewriting and overhauling large sections of the code and spending more man-hour working on it than any previous release at over 70 days in counting. Previous major release took around 30 days to complete (give or take a week and a day), minor releases taking about a week or two.

          Again, this will be the Final Version of Shoy Schot! What that means is that once Shoy Schot! nui is released, there will be no more features added to the game periodically like with Version 2’s tenure. However, I will continue to support Shoy Schot! nui and release new updates for bug and error fixes, but that is all. Shoy Schot! nui will also be Virtual Gaia’s final game made in this way—without real sound and graphics. The next game project I do will be on a new engine and utilize sound and 3 dimensions!

          Shoy Schot! nui is a PC only game Coming Soon (later this summer) from Virtual Gaia Games. It will be downloadable from http://virtualgaiagames.blogspot.com/ for free when available.

          For those who have yet to experience Shoy Schot!, they can download it latest release, SS! SAE v2.0.19 here: http://virtualgaiagames.blogspot.com/2012/09/shoy-schot-stand-alone-edition-update.html, before Shoy Schot! nui releases.

          If you would like to help test Shoy Schot! nui before it releases please leave a comment saying so below.

           A complete list of returning features, changes, improvements, and new features along with screenshots are listed after the jump below.


Game: Shoy Schot! nui
Genre: Electronic Card Game
Company: Virtual Gaia Games
Release Date: Summer 2013
Price: Economical Priced [Read: FREE!]
Download Site: http://virtualgaiagames.blogspot.com/2012/09/shoy-schot-stand-alone-edition-update.html
Website: http://virtualgaiagames.blogspot.com/

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Stress Tests And Completed Tutorials


          Today I performed a stress test on Shoy Schot! after it repeatedly crashed on me when testing Endless Tower Mode. You can watch the video of a small piece of the test below. Other than that, I've more committedly been working on Shoy Schot! nui and yesterday I revamped the way the Unlimited Deck Builder creates its deck and makes the Players' hand. I've previously done this for the Standard Deck Builder (Builder used for all modes except the Unlimited Deck Mode), Match Setup, and the Menu System (previously, the most inefficient system in the game). In a nutshell, it means: less code, easier to make changes and add in new content, and more efficient. None of these change were in Version 2.0.1.9 as the code change after I finished that release months ago (it had a delayed release).

          I also, finish the Unity3D tutorial I was working on. The video is below.

Disclaimer: Most of the assets in the Unity3D project where pre-built--with the bulk of the level being already laid out.


Shoy Schot! nui Stress Test

Addendum to video: After being played at extremely high speed for 600-800 matches straight the game finally crashed. That means the Player and I have nothing to worry about. The stress test was successful and fun.

My Completed Lerpz Unity3D Tutorial

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Video Demos Of What I've Been Working On Lately

I needed a picture for this post: Ticker Tape

          These video demo of the Unity3D project I've been working on off and on and the new text-based card game, Clementine, I started making a few days ago.

          If anyone wants to be a beta-tester for Clementine let me know. If will be much appreciated.

Disclaimer: Most of the assets in the Unity3D project where pre-built--with the bulk of the level being already laid out. Clementine is not a stand-alone release, but a new mini game bundled in a new version of Shoy Schot!, a version that probably won't see a release.


My Unity3D Tutorial Project



New Text-Based Card Game: Clementine

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Virtual Gaia Network Is Going On Break


          Virtual Gaia Network is going on hiatus for awhile, while I catch up on school. Best Quotes of the Week will be up this Sunday, but won't return until the hiatus is over. Elevator Music's next Update will not go up this month. I'm sorry, guys, but I am really stretched thin right now. It's doesn't mean all that stuff is done or that a post won't find its way to the site, but I really need to focus on school right now. Also, there are a few other things I want to try and learn, but can't do them while I'm doing 50 other miscellaneous things. Anyway, hopefully it won't be long. Bye for now.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Shoy Schot! Stand-Alone Edition Version 2 Press Release


          Shoy Schot! Stand-Alone Edition (SAE), the addictive card game, is back! And very much improved with Shoy Schot! Stand-Alone Edition v2! Version 2.

          Shoy Schot! is an console-based strategic card game I created in C#. The objective of a match is to own the most panels by the end of the match. The game was originally a minigame on another game I created before I started to add a ton of features to it. It grew to become bigger than the game it was attached to, so I decided to make a stand-alone version of it back in September.

          Shoy Schot! Stand-Alone Edition is divided up into four main sections: The Unlimited Deck Mode, which allows a player to play against another player or CPU in customizable matches that use the Unlimited Deck (more like arcade play). The World Tour Mode, which is a more serious mode but have a ton of customization options. Best Of... Mode, where a player can play consecutive matches against another player or CPU. Lastly, Tournament Mode, which players can enter a series of matches against 2, 3, or 4 of their friends to see who is the best.

          Most modes allows players to customized some of the settings before entering a match. They include: Change the game grid to a 3x3 board (allowing for quicker matches), 4x4 board (allowing for more competitive and fair matches), or 5x5 board (allowing for longer matches). Changing who will go first. The hand rules in play, meaning do players what to use a full deck or only low valued card, etc. And a few other settings. There are Over 500 Different Ways to Play—find your favorite!

          Some of the new features to Version 2 include improvements and tweaks to the different AI player to provide a higher and fairer challenge. The Version 2 Game Deck which adds 4 more card type to the game increasing the total to 15 different card type from the original 11 (and increasing total cards from 110 to 150). Players can choose to switch between the Version 1 (Classica) and Version 2 Game Deck in the Options Menu. The ability to have up to four different profiles for multiple people using the same game. The different profiles will keep track that profiles stats independent from another profiles stats. Also, Version records 80 different stats so players keep track important stuff from number of wins and losses to less important stat such as the number of times played on the 4x4 board. There is even a way not to keep track of stats now (with a indicator to let players know). 8 more accomplishments (Shoy Schot’s trophy/achievement system) have been added to the game bring the total number of accomplishments to 22! Lastly, a ton of minor fixes, tweaks, and additions have been made to the game to make the whole experience more fun, user friendly, and streamlined.

          I hope you all enjoy the game. Please feel free to give feedback or make comments. Check out the full feature list below:
  • Version 2 Game Deck
    • Adds 4 New Card Types
    • Switch between Version 1 and 2 Game Decks
  • Create up to 4 Profiles
    • Keep Stats of up to 4 different Players
    • Use Guest Mode to not track Stats
  • Keep track of 80 different stats
    • Including Playtime
  • Match Time
  • Improved AI
  • 8 New Accomplishments
  • Cleaner Interface
  • More Streamlined Experience
  • Overall Game Balancing
  • Tweaked Rank Calculation
  • More Extras
  • Fixed Chain Reaction Error
  • Fixed CPU vs. CPU glitch
  • Fixed Rank Title Error
  • A Ton of Minor Fixes and Additions

Download: Shoy Schot! Stand-Alone Edition Version 2.0.0.0 Here


          There were going to be several 50 second trailers to coincide with the Version 2, but computer issues prevented that. In lieu of trailer I give you screenshots, concepts for the new icon, and some would be trailer screens after the jump.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Shoy Schot! Stand-Alone Edition Press Release


          The Ultimate Edition of Shoy Schot! is now live! Shoy Schot! Stand-Alone Edition (SAE) is the complete game from Still Here After Wednesday Night plus some extras. Not only that but anyone with system data from Still Here After Wednesday Night can back up their system data from that game and retrieve it in Shoy Schot! SAE. It will only take data pertaining to Shoy Schot! Below is the features list:

  • Clean Interface
  • 3 Different CPU Players
  • 3 Game Boards
  • 2 Types of Decks
  • Many Customizable Free Play Modes
  • Best Of... Mode
  • 2 Types of CPU vs. CPU Modes
  • (Robust) Tournament Mode
  • Accomplishments
  • Stats
  • Check For Updates
  • Back-up System Data
  • Nice Shoy Schot! Stand-Alone Edition Icon
  • Extras

          With the release of the Shoy Schot! SAE the version of the game inside Still Here After Wednesday Night will no longer be supported. Only Shoy Schot! SAE will be updated and supported.


Download: Shoy Schot! Stand-Alone Edition Version 1.0.0.0 Here





Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Shoy Schot! Stand-Alone Edition 1st Screen

Coming Sooner Than Later

Shoy Schot! Stand-Alone Edition Update Log


PC Only Game
Shoy Schot! Stand-Alone Edition's Projects Page: Click Here
Facebook Group: Click Here
Click Here if you would like to take a 26 question survey on Shoy Schot and its future releases

Download Shoy Schot! nui [Version 3.0.0.0] DEMO: Click Here


  • Shoy Schot! Stand-Alone Edition  (Version 2.0.1.9) [5/12/2013]
    • Now Create Up To 8 Profiles
    • Ability To Reset Stats After 100 Matches
    • Randomization Option To All Modes Except Tournament Mode
    • Fix Issue In Match That Causes The Player To Jump Back To The 'Choose Card Field'
    • Selcet Mode Now Properly Titled Select Mode
    • Minor Fixes and Additions
  • Shoy Schot! Stand-Alone Edition  (Version 2.0.1.8) [Special Release]
    • Randomization Option To All Modes Except Tournament Mode
    • Fix Issue In Match That Causes The Player To Jump Back To The 'Choose Card Field'
    • Minor Fixes and Additions
      • Feel free to give feedback or make comments
  • Shoy Schot! Stand-Alone Edition  (Version 2.0.1.7) [2/20/2013]
    • Moved Profiles to the Main Menu
      • Moved Stats to this Menu
    • Improved APN functionality
    • Added Shortcut Commands
      • Accessible at the Main Menu
        • Type in STATS to quickly open the Stats Page
        • Type in RANKCARD to quickly access your Rank Card
      • Accessible at most Menu Screen
        • Type in MAIN to jump back to the Main Menu
    • Minor Fixes and Additions

Virtual Gaia Network Is Taking Some Down Time

          Hey, everyone. Virtual Gaia Network (including Virtual Gaia, Virtual Gaia Games, and Virtual Gaia Projects) is going to be taking some down time while I take care of my duties at college. College should be my top priority and I really need to focus on that. So for the time Virtual Gaia Network won't be update as frequently. I usually at least update Virtual Gaia weekly with Best Quote of the Week, but as of right now everything not school related is going to take a back seat for away. Thanks for reading. See you next time.

Friday, September 7, 2012

Still Here After Wednesday Night (Version 5.2.0.0) Now Live


          Version 5.2.0.0 greatly updated Shoy Schot! adds general fixes and additions to the overall package. The short list of additions include:
  • Greatly Updates Shoy Schot!
    • Adds New Hard AI: CPU PLAYER: ELSA
    • Overall AI Improvements
      • Artificial Errors
      • Better Handling of Discard
      • Chance of Inspiration
    • Cleaner Interface
    • 5x5 Game Board
    • More Game Modes
      • Unlimited Deck CPU vs.CPU
      • World Tour CPU vs. CPU
      • Best Of... Mode
      • (Robust) Tournament Mode
    • Stats
    • Accomplishments
    • Stand-alone Basework
  • Extra Secrets
  • More Grammar Fixes
  • A Ton of Minor Fixes and Additions
          I also want to add as a special treat: How to quickly skip to the Epilogue of Still Here After Wednesday Night and quick access to Shoy Schot! Cheat. In Still Here, at the very beginning of a new game or new game + cheatcodes may be entered. To do this simply start a new game or new game + and don't move from that spot! Instead type in CHEAT and you should hear a beep. Voila. To skip to the Epilogue type in NE after CHEAT. You should hear another beep if successful. To quickly unlock Shoy Schot! type in SS after CHEAT. You should hear another beep if successful.
Ex. >Cheat (beep)
      >SS (beep)

          Have fun with the new update. Read the Special Message in the game (go to the About section within the Main Menu).


Download from Log: Here
Go to Still Here After Wednesday Night Page: Here

Monday, August 20, 2012

Shoy Schot! Update Video 1


          This a  video (WATCH IN FULL SCREEN) of the new features I've been adding to the Shoy Schot! Minigame Still Here After Wednesday Night, which is now significantly larger than Still Here... and has no right to be called a minigame at this point (at least in comparison to Still Here...). Sorry to the monotone, I'll get better. Also, I'm still learning this recording system--It didn't pick up the background music at all.

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Still Here After Wednesday Night Update 5.1.0.0 Now Live


          Version 5.1.0.0 is a huge update for Still Here After Wednesday Night. It adds two major features and well as a slew of additions and fixes.

          The first of the major features and most visible is The Little Sheep Arcade. The Little Sheep Arcade houses the fully featured Virtual Gaia Games Matching! minigame and maybe even more(?). The additional of the Little Sheep Arcade now only bring with it an entirely new and different gaming experience from the main game but also increases the overall playable content of the game by over 65%! And that's taking into account the Main Game + the unlockable Epilogue (which you should play)!

          The second major feature to the update is the Ability to Back-up and Retrieve System Data. This feature can be found under the options menu. What this means is that when a future update rolls around you no longer have to sacrifice your hard earned Accomplishments or reset you configurations over again. Now when a new update comes, all you have to do is go to this option, back-up your system somewhere, install the new update, and retrieve your old system data from the new version of the game. This feature can also be used to set this game up on different computer. No need to unlock things you've already unlocked.

          Finally, and like always, there been fixes to small issues, such as grammar/spelling errors, a minor fix to the cheatcode input, and a fix to the quicksave (Sav##)  error at the end of the Epilogue (seriously, play it--it's not that hard to unlock).

          Have fun with this new update (which become about 1000 times bigger than it was suppose to be). Still Here After Wednesday Night Version 5.1.0.0 can be found here. Or below:


UPDATE 1 (7/13/12): Reuploaded the files. I had to make a quick fix.

UPDATE 2 (7/13/12): Production Log for Update 5.1.0.0: Here

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Still Here After Wednesday Night Update 5.1.0.0 Inbound!


          Version 5.1.0.0 adds two amazing features to the game! [Updates after the jump: Last Updated (7/12/12)]
Click Me. I Grow.


Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Still Here After Wednesday Night Update Log


(4/23/2012): Still Here After Wednesday Night Version 5 (Final Version) is Done!
          Version 5. The Final Version is done. Special Thank You to my QA Team. Have at it. Play it. If there are any lingering problems: DO NOT TELL ME UNTIL JULY 28, 2012. I need a break from this. Anyway. Have fun.
          Production Time Frame: October 21, 2011-April 23, 2012. Main Game ~ 3 to 7 weeks; Epilogue ~ 3 to 4 months
PC Only Game



  • Still Here After Wednesday Night (Version 5.2.0.5) [2/8/2013]
    • Minor Fixes and Additions
      • This is the FINAL RELEASE
      • Special Thanks to QA Team
      • Note: You only need to download '1' of the '3' download links. The only difference between the .rar, .zip, .7z files is compression size.
      • Download Link Rar (Contains Both Install File and Exe File)
      • Download Link Zip (Contains Both Install File and Exe File)
      • Download Link 7z (Contains Both Install File and Exe File)
      • Remember to back-up your system data first and then  uninstall your old version
      • The Install File is always the Recommended Download File
      • Saves from Version 5 will work.
      • If you were using the EXE version of the game do not try to upload your Version 5 or   lower system data into Version 5.1.0.0 or higher. Errors may occur.
      • Feel free to give feedback or make comments
      • FINAL UPDATE. SERIOUSLY