TD's Adventure - Explained

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As our faithful leader and Producer, Chris Keenan has posted, in the Announcements Section, a fairly detailed and enlightening explanation of what you saw in the movie 'TD's Adventure'. To pull it all together, I've compiled a list of 'Answers' to many of the questions and concerns you've been so vocal about thus far. So.. here goes!

NOTE: These are explanations on features in a game that is still in development, therefor everything is subject to change.

1.) The 'Basics of the 'Beta' Versions of Line Rider are still there, and you can, in fact, make a track that would look basically like anything you can do now in Beta2.

2.) The movie 'TD's Adventure' has been created in a completely new (Work in Progress) version of Line Rider, it will not be Beta 2 rev7, or rev6.3. There may be updates to the online Flash version of Line Rider which will continue the Beta2 numbering scheme, but this version is a seperate entity, and is not coded in Flash.

3.) The Physics of the new Line Rider are basically the same as what you are used to in the Beta2 (Flash) versions of Line Rider.

• You can still to Gravity Wells, Quirks, Nose Manuals, and all the other 'line physics' tricks you are used to.

4.) The SCENERY in 'TD's Adventure' IS NOT automatically Generated, rather it is completely unigue, and all (including the mountains in the background) Drawn by the individual making the track (In this example, by TechDawg).

• All of the regular 'Lines' are still there, even in this finished movie, but are hard to make out, as most of them are white, and blend in with colored objects in the background layers, or covered up by objects of another color in foreground layers.
• The 'sky' textured background you see is also a user settable option, meaning it can be either present or you can have your 'comfortable' blank white if you so choose (as least at present, this may change, as the game is not yet final)

5.) The 'Tricks' You see in this new version are OPTIONAL. At present, you can choose from a preset 'Bank' of 'Rider Tricks', place them inline with your track, or choose NOT to use them. The DO, however, affect the 'physics' of the ride, so it is difficult to add them 'after' creating the ridden lines.

6.) The Sound in this Movie is one of several (currently included) Background Tracks. The sound does NOT have to be included, (Including the Rider reactions, if you so choose to mute). OR, you can change the soundtrack, based on what YOU would like to include, as a user selection in the options menu.

7.) As already eluded to, there are different 'Line Colors' to work with in this version. Of course there is Black, but as you can see there are other shades to work with, if you so choose.

8.) In Addition to the Color Choices, thare are additional 'New' Line types, which I will not go into, but continue to be added to and updated, as things in this Game are evolving constantly.

9.) Rider Re-mounting of the Sled is not an 'every time / automatic' feature. It's much like a G-Well, there is some 'prodding' you can do to get it to happen, but it isn't going to happen every time the Rider falls off the sled.. rather, only when the circumstances are favorable for reaquiring, does it occur.

NOTE HERE: The Core that is Line Rider, however, is and will always be there under all the 'eye candy'. You need to look at it like your getting what you know and love, with the 'extra options' checklist all filled in as well.

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By the way, feel free to reply, discuss and ask questions in this thread. However please dont post in the Announcements section.

Thank you Smiling

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Joined: 2007-10-23

Wow.
This looks very interesting.
Do you have any idea how much the new version will cost?

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Joined: 2007-10-23

Yay! I knew that the core of Line Rider would stay the same. The new features sound amazing and I am very much anticipating the release of this version of Line Rider. Any way you could give us a hint on the release date TD?

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Joined: 2007-10-24

awesomeISH
i just wonder the following...

-will it be free or a purchase required, or like a free trial, or is there more if you buy it? *takes breath*

-is there a ton of different colors?

-INVISIBLE LINES!????1

thank you

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katamariroller22 wrote:

Yay! I knew that the core of Line Rider would stay the same. The new features sound amazing and I am very much anticipating the release of this version of Line Rider. Any way you could give us a hint on the release date TD?

Sometime in 2008 is as specific as I can go New Winking Icon

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Joined: 2007-10-23

Thank you very much for posting this, his will really help clear up a lot of the confusion and dampen a lot of the "hate" comments. Now you've got me really looking forward to playing this Smiling

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Joined: 2007-10-23

i have had knots in my stomach ever since i saw the video, and it only made me want it more when i heard that it was hours of work put into it, at this point, i dont care if it costs 75$, cuz thats how much i have. xD im holding it until this comes out!

OMFGROTFLOL! I CANT WAIT!

*Giggles like a little schoolgirl.*

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Joined: 2007-10-23

I'm definitely gonna buy it for my PC. It looks great, but I do still have one unanswered question.

Many people have said that you can directly add the scenery in, but did you have to (completely) draw that bridge and the mountains?

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Joined: 2007-10-23

Wow. This sounds really awesome. I can't wait for it to come out. But if we do have to buy it, I don't care how much it costs, I will still buy it no matter what!

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RidintheLines wrote:

I'm definitely gonna buy it for my PC. It looks great, but I do still have one unanswered question.

Many people have said that you can directly add the scenery in, but did you have to (completely) draw that bridge and the mountains?

In that particular video everything, and i mean, every little tiny thing was drawn by hand by TechDawg. (pretty amazing if you ask me) New Winking Icon

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Joined: 2007-10-24

I wonder why more people haven't posted here...

This takes a load off my mind! Thanks for the detailed reassurance I was hopping for TD.

Although, I miss the limitations Beta 2 has, because theres more room for being creative! Im talking about making mount rushmore with horizontal lines! and blowing peoples minds with how unexpectingly appealing black lines can be!

I know you know what I mean, But I'll take your word for it that it won't be dissapointing.

Thanks TechDawg and Andrei Laughing out loud

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Joined: 2007-10-24

ok, i have a few questions:
•about how confusing is it to work the future version? if there are too many buttons that kinda of rules me out. heh heh Smiling
• will it be available for macs as well?
• an estimate of how much it will eventually cost?

P.S. TechDawg, you are a BEAST at this. great job!

My expression to the video: Jawdropping!

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akzsymja wrote:

ok, i have a few questions:
•about how confusing is it to work the future version? if there are too many buttons that kinda of rules me out. heh heh Smiling
• will it be available for macs as well?
• an estimate of how much it will eventually cost?

P.S. TechDawg, you are a BEAST at this. great job!

My expression to the video: Jawdropping!

- It is less confusing than the flash version

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Joined: 2007-10-23

mmmmmm I have a question!
How much will the game approximately cost? I don't mind what price it will be, but its good to have a rugh estimate, so I know approximately how much I need to save!
And could you put up estimate prices in dollars and in pounds? because I am english! Laughing out loud

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How did you get the better version,is there a download or something

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or do you pay?

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Joined: 2007-10-23

Alright...this clears up al ot. Thanks:)

And this version won't be available to play online, like hoe it is now?

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hockeymidget8 wrote:

And this version won't be available to play online, like how it is now?

The PC version is just that, a purchasable version you can install on your PC. I don't know about MAC, and I don't know how much it will be. I also don't know if there will be an option to purchase online (download).

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I'm willing to pay any price for linerider.Laughing out loud

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hey im new and i have a question i have a track i want to post but i dont know how can somone tell me thnx

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Ok, i have some questions. I would be apprieciated if anyone could answer really.

1. First off, this game was made from SCRATCH, right? not using any of the original line rider games.

2. I noticed that in TD's adventure, the physics of line rider are different. For Example, Line Rider's legs seem a bit more 'floppy' They are not a stabalized as in the orginal games.

3. So, there will be a color pallet to choose from the lines? (thats what i inquired) Like, you would draw a black line then make it fade by using other colors. Will there be any blur or blend tools? Fill Bucket?

4. Also, will you be able to add your own custom sound effects and music? like, download from freesoundeffects.com or something, then add them. (less of a hassle than WMM)

5.Will edited tracks (like, in beta 2 were line rider would click a switch by mashing 2 clips together) be possible? would it be the same as beta 2, easier? harder?

6. Are there alternate ending to have? like, have him fall of his sled at the end or something? this really isnt that important, just like to know.

So, Thats it.
Obviously, no one really will be able answer ALL of the questions, but, again, I would apprieciate it if someone could answer it.

Thanks! Smiling

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Joined: 2007-10-24

Will you continue to update the Flash version of this game? And is fsk part of the inXile crew?

I doubt I'll buy the PC version, the fun, simple, Flash version is what appeals to me.

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Joined: 2007-10-23

Oh ok it's all optional. That's good, it will also answer a lot of people's questions. Great job InXile!!

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Joined: 2007-10-24

Well thanks for the reassurance TD. Im glad to see it seems you will be quite active here

axiom's picture
Joined: 2007-10-24

Wow u must be extremely good at linerider... oh wait... we already went over this! Lol this is gonna pwn soo much

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Hi TD, somone els lol ummmmm, I just started on this website and I can't figure out how i can see and know if a track that I posted to be a video is working or is'nt, if somone has seen my track wich is calld: Grim Reapers Bannana Scythe Split by: Liner4life12 can u please add a post.

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This new version looks Shizzletastik. But I do feel like it might be "Taking Away" from the "Magic" of Linerider. I mean, what happened to drawing a line with a pencil and watching a man on a sled ride on it? This is just taking away from a completely awesome game.

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Joined: 2007-10-25

I am really glad it is optional but any way this new version is gonna rock out loud Rawk

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Joined: 2007-10-23

um so ur saying td did all the scenery, so r u saying the scenery lines are colored now. i dont know if i like that

and also.
if linerider cost more than 20$ im not getting it, because i think that 20$ itself is too much.

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Joined: 2007-10-25

Thank You TD for this very detailed explanation. It answered literaly my questions that i had.

This version is very cool even if we can see well the line you draw Smiling