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Message started by VernJensen on 23.02.2007 at 12:37:37

Title: Darker Medusa Head
Post by VernJensen on 23.02.2007 at 12:37:37
Okay, so someone earlier brought up the question of why the darker medusa heads re-appear if you kill them with a shield, then come back into the room. This seemed like a bug to me (it seems that they should re-appear if killed with a flame, but should be permanently killed if you used a shield), but when I look at the source code, it turns out I *specifically* programmed it the way it is... that is, when making the game, I intentionally wanted them to re-appear, even if you used a shield to kill them. (Only if you die on the head, will it stay gone permanently.) This logic seems backwards to me now.

But... that's the way the game is. And I have a feeling that changing it now would cause quite a bit of controversy. But I'm not sure. What do people think? Should the dark-green heads stay dead if you use a shield on them? I'd be in favor of such a change, but I don't know if it'd mess up certain mansions people have done.

It's a very easy change to make, but just one I want feedback on first.


Title: Re: Darker Medusa Head
Post by joeb on 23.02.2007 at 13:25:43
You're the programmer but I kind of like the idea of them reappearing and use it quite a bit in Dominator although as black probe droids. The light green are colored probe droids. But it's up to you, just wanted to get my vote in. I say leave it.

Joe B

Title: Re: Darker Medusa Head
Post by rose on 23.02.2007 at 19:08:33
It's a part of the game one has to consider while playing! Don't change it, I am to old to relearn! :D

Title: Re: Darker Medusa Head
Post by Wingy on 23.02.2007 at 21:38:40
I agree with rose. Two reasons:
1. It make it easier.
2. In help in MM it says, ..."when you think she's gone, she'll be back"...

Title: Re: Darker Medusa Head
Post by Semi-Native on 23.02.2007 at 22:33:31
I agree. Leave it like it is.
:o

Title: Re: Darker Medusa Head
Post by Freddy on 24.02.2007 at 00:06:05
Yes. Please leave it.

Title: Re: Darker Medusa Head
Post by Wingy on 24.02.2007 at 00:14:39
Looks like this "Poll" says most people want it to stay! Who said it shouldn't in the old forums?

Title: Re: Darker Medusa Head
Post by Toybox on 24.02.2007 at 00:40:52
I think it was me  :-[

Title: Re: Darker Medusa Head
Post by VernJensen on 24.02.2007 at 02:58:49
Well, the vote is in, and it's stayin as-is!

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