BOH, original retro-flavoured game released

[Robo-Sparkle]

Wow! Can't believe somebody released a new game for the amiga, I'm getting all tingly inside I'm definitely going to check this out quite soon.
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[saimo]

[saimo]

Hi all,

just a few miscellaneous notes:

1. since yesterday an updated developer's manual is available on the DOWNLOADS page of the website - now only some in-depth explanations about sprites are missing;

2. the fact that some customers were surprised by the quality of the package (shrink-wrap, properly pressed and printed CD, glossy manual) led me to think that maybe the message wasn't clear enough, so I put a few pictures online: shrink-wrapped box, open box, CD-ROM, user's manual (http://www.bohthegame.com/data/user's_manual.png - raw URL because the single quote in the name causes troubles);

3. since few days BOH has a Facebook page, which is meant to become a connection point for discussions and updates: everybody is welcome (it isn't necessary to own a copy ).

[saimo]

Hi all,

quite fittingly, after 4 months since the original release, update4 is made available

Specifically, this update:
* makes the game run natively on Linux (requires an x86 CPU, SDL 1.2 and SDL_mixer-1.2);
* avoids the restart of the whole program upon theme change (very useful when playing in full screen, as the monitor does not need to re-sync);
* adds themes randomization options;
* adds the "USE ENHANCED WEAPONS" option (makes killing enemies easier);
* slows down the blinking of the automapper direction indicator;
* adds video mode suggestions;
* fixes a minor bug in the zoom selection handling (in rare cases it could cause an illegal memory access);
* fixes bad centering at 4x zoom (a couple of parentheses were missing);
* links the AmigaOS version to the latest SDL;
* links the Windows version to a fresh build of the custom framework (by mistake an outdated framework had been used with the consequence that, on some machines, input handling was partially broken);
* includes some graphical retouches to the themes "castle" and "warm";
* adds synopses to the phases of the mission "tougher and tougher";
* updates and improves the user's manual;
* improves some translations;
* applies some other changes.

BOH owners can enjoy the update by downloading it for free from the DOWNLOADS page of the official website.
The demos available on the same page have been updated to reflect the changes.

Enjoy!

[klx300r]

finally ordered my copy & can't wait to play it on OS4.1
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[saimo]

[saimo]

Hi Amigans!

Maybe somebody among you will be pleased to know that one more update full of nice surprises is now available

Specifically, this update:
* replaces low obstacles with traps (f.ex. the pools of the theme "default" cause damage to the shield);
* adds dynamic sound to traps animations;
* adds acoustic feedback to shield discharges;
* improves the sound engine policies;
* simplifies and improves the automapper colors (dangerous places are indicated more clearly);
* increases the precision of and optimizes sprites rendering;
* removes pits borders along (transparent) barriers;
* refines video modes suggestions;
* removes the sort-by-name option;
* converts the characters set of themes to full ISO 8859-1;
* retouches the themes graphics slightly;
* improves the terminology;
* reworks some internal aspects of missions and themes for easier development of expansions;
* fixes the handling of alphachannel-less sprites (this bug had no practical consequences because no theme used such kind of graphics);
* adds a new tutorial mission;
* updates and improves the user's manual;
* applies some other changes.

BOH owners can enjoy the update by downloading it for free from the DOWNLOADS page of the official website.
The demos have been updated to reflect the changes.

[Amiga1200Mark]

Hi saimo, when i get my sam 440-flex with 4.1 i think i will order this. I think it will have to be the actual boxed version though....it looks a nice little package. have you used os4.1??? It looks nice to use from the videos ive seen and the people ive spoke to over the net....Look out for my order soon and thanks for contributiong to the amiga market and long may it continue....Mark
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A600, 1mb chip ram, 1mb Fast ram (A603 ) 1.4GB Hd 3.1 roms OS3.1

[saimo]

[Amiga1200Mark]

What would you say are the pros and cons of OS4.1??? What system are you running 4.1 on? Mark
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Mint A500 Flight Of Fantasy boxed 0.5chip 0.5mb fast ram
Mint A600 Wild Wierd Wicked 1mb chipram
A600, 1mb chip ram, 1mb Fast ram (A603 ) 1.4GB Hd 3.1 roms OS3.1

[saimo]

[Amiga1200Mark]

when you say about the memory protection? What does that mean? Also when you say lack of applications, can these be downloaded from say os4depot.net? Thanks, Mark
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Mint A500 Flight Of Fantasy boxed 0.5chip 0.5mb fast ram
Mint A600 Wild Wierd Wicked 1mb chipram
A600, 1mb chip ram, 1mb Fast ram (A603 ) 1.4GB Hd 3.1 roms OS3.1

[saimo]

Hi Amiga1200Mark,

I'll keep it short not to go OT even more. If you need more information, please consider surfing to amigans.net or amigaworld.net.

[saimo]

@all

Additional information regarding update5 (presented a few posts above): all the stuff for all the platforms is now available.

[saimo]

Hello, I'm back with the usual piece of news

For even more retro goodness, BOH gets a new theme inspired to vector graphics.



The theme can be downloaded for free from the DOWNLOADS page of BOH's website.