Yet another arkanoid (work in progress)

[mofr]

Hello!

I am making an arkanoid clone.
Current controls scheme (debug cheats included):

• LMB/RMB - enable balls attraction;
• +/- - change paddle size;
• Mouse wheel - change paddle shape angle;
• F1 - show controls help;
• F5 - next level;
• F12 - toggle fullscreen.

There are some gameplay extensions planned in near future:

• Balls pathtracing (help aiming);
• Player characteristics estimation: promptitude at least.

Currently game is depends on: hump.gamestate, hump.vector, hump.timer, quickie.
Love physics module is used for collision detection.

One of the main project goals for me is to finish him.
So, I would be glad to any help with graphics and levels design.
Also, I am open to any criticism, thank you!

Source code available on github: http://github.com/mofr/arkanoid

[coffee]

Ah nice, but very slow ball here. Probably you need the change how you speed/dt. Interesting idea the repulse button (but needs work).

BTW (courtesy of technocat) you need it to "Juice it": viewtopic.php?f=3&t=9368

[mofr]

coffee, what is the repulse button?
I agree with the lack of "juice", but now I am focused on the core functions, whole game structure, levels creation interface, etc.

P.S. Balls velocity limits and attraction forces are increased.

[coffee]

coffee, what is the repulse button?

Ah you call it "attraction" but since for me when keep pressing left button ball never falls (and actually ball repel/drive back/go upwards), so sorry yes, for me made sense call it "repulse" button.

I agree with the lack of "juice", but now I am focused on the core functions, whole game structure, levels creation interface, etc.

Yes, you do well, was just a suggestion of inspiration for later stages.

[mofr]

There is idea, that I should try, to make an energy pool. This energy is necessary for repulsion/attraction activation.
Energy pool capacity, restoration rate and repulsion power can be increased by means of bonuses or player characteristics growth.