New Project from DCUG!

[Alec1382]

I really need to get into the homebrew scene. As of now, I don't have anything to do with it. Maybe this game would be a good place to start.

[Neohound]

Yes, it all sounds very interesting. Couldn't find the Facebook pages though

Wasn't Harry Potter's broom called Firebolt ? Actually, that's not a bad name for a fps !

I'm sure there will be lots of folks wanting to give you support, help, advice etc but you've got to give us more details: Adresses, emails etc

Good luck with the project

[dodge2461]

Yes, tell us more : screenshot, video...etc

The attached file is the proposed control layout for firebolt. Feel free to ask questions, post concerns, anything!

[Alec1382]

I see how you're planning this. They joystick/face button layout is like CoD. What was the left trigger for though? It seems like it got cut off mid-sentence.

[dodge2461]

I see how you're planning this. They joystick/face button layout is like CoD. What was the left trigger for though? It seems like it got cut off mid-sentence.

Yeah. I got cut off. the left trigger is for punching.

[Anthony817]

There have been many other FPS games on the system, and all work with the mouse and keyboard. That being said though, I am really excited by this news. Keep us updated please!

[Dreamcastnews]

I think it's great that there's a new game coming, I always get worried when a game comes out (commercially) for the Dreamcast because I wonder if it'll be it's last. I hope that day doesn't come.

[elmagicochrisg]

Had a look at the controller configuration. In this day and age it seems natural to put movement on the left stick, and looking around on the right one. However, the Dreamcast has only one stick. Instead of trying to copy this 2-stick configuration, go with this:

stick: look around / aim
A: move forward
B: move right
X: move left
Y: move backwards
R trigger: shoot
L trigger: punch

up: jump
down: duck / crouch
left: previous item
right: next item

start: menu

Trust me, once you adjust to the reversed walk / aim configuration it will feel much better. The stick is just better to aim than the ABXY buttons. If you wanna try this configuration out, try Soldier of Fortune on Dreamcast with this configuration. Try the game for a few hours, don't give up immediately, and then smile when you realize how comfy the controls are... ^^

One thing's for sure. Jumping while walking will be much easier with the above configuration. No finger twisting combinations...

Other than that, do you already have some concept art to share? Maybe some rough scetches or something?...

[dodge2461]

Here is a link to the Firebolt Facebook page:
http://m.facebook.com/?_rdr#!/FireboltD ... 3597707680

Thank you for all the support! We here at dreamcast underground appreciate the enthusiasm and helpfulness from this community! It will defiantly help make Firebolt a great dreamcast game!

[dodge2461]

Had a look at the controller configuration. In this day and age it seems natural to put movement on the left stick, and looking around on the right one. However, the Dreamcast has only one stick. Instead of trying to copy this 2-stick configuration, go with this:

stick: look around / aim
A: move forward
B: move right
X: move left
Y: move backwards
R trigger: shoot
L trigger: punch

up: jump
down: duck / crouch
left: previous item
right: next item

start: menu

Trust me, once you adjust to the reversed walk / aim configuration it will feel much better. The stick is just better to aim than the ABXY buttons. If you wanna try this configuration out, try Soldier of Fortune on Dreamcast with this configuration. Try the game for a few hours, don't give up immediately, and then smile when you realize how comfy the controls are... ^^

One thing's for sure. Jumping while walking will be much easier with the above configuration. No finger twisting combinations...

Other than that, do you already have some concept art to share? Maybe some rough scetches or something?...

Thank you! We had a look and this looks much better than our original scheme!