Operation Going Up- The Next Doodle Jump

[DGH94]

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What many of you have been waiting for: the next Doodle Jump.

Not only clad in pixel retro graphics and kick butt music, but also carefully crafted with the most technically advanced game play ever engineered. From a hand crafted balancing system, to a carefully thought out scoring mechanism, all the way to the necessities of OpenFeint.
Following on the heels of Pixel Warrior, Koh Jing Yu and DGH94 are creating Operation Going Up. Deemed 'the Next Doodle Jump,' it is sure to make its own path through the maze of the App Store. Scheduled for late Spring 2010, Operation Going Up will include 6 modes, and enough obstacles to make the mess in your room look like the size of an amoeba.
As more and more work is crafted and polished, we will be posting screen shots and factlets on this thread, and my Twitter (@_DGH94_) from time to time. So keep on checking back to stay in the know of Operation Going Up.




*Much of what you see will be changed. So please don't hold back suggestions, criticism, etc. We try to please everyone!

[Gryphon23]

Cool, a new thread for OGU!

[spidey146]

awesome!!! finally a thread


umm is it just me or does that pic not show up? :o

edit: whenever i look at your twitter i see a face staring at me (@_D) rofl :p

[drelbs]

I see no pic. :(

[DGH94]

Fixed it. Sorry guys. :p For some reason, it never seems to work for me. :o

[jak56]

looks quite good to me!
how your top down shooter going?

[DGH94]

Finishing it along with this. :)
Hoping to release both around the same time for a double whammy. ;)

[jak56]

Finishing it along with this. :)
Hoping to release both around the same time for a double whammy. ;)

aw cool! I cant wait for pixel warriors! or operation going up!
and you said you were going to give me a code for PW!
yay me!

[DGH94]

Here's some factlets to get this thread started:

First Operation GU fact: There will be a variety of obstacles, but not those that you would find in Doodle Jump. Any guesses?

Ok, second fact: Unlike Doodle Jump, the screen does not wrap. There are walls on either side of the screen. But why?

Operation Going Up will have include a variety of iPhone only features, including touch, flick, drag, shake, & tilt. (All of them, so a bit of manipulating will concur.)

Fact: Operation Going Up forces you to keep going UP & Up! Go too slow, and you're swallowed by the rapidly approaching lava!

Operation Going Up: I hope you like colors... You'll need them to advance. Otherwise, you'll turn to dust...

OGU will have 6 modes: Survival Beginner Expert Time Trial Height Flight Classic


All of these are pulled from my Twitter, and more info is released every 5 followers, so if you're not following me already, it would be a smart thing to start. ;)

[da shiz wiz 19]

which few names from twitter have really stuck out at you?

[DGH94]

which few names from twitter have really stuck out at you?

I don't want to give away anything, ;), BUT there are a few that have really stuck out to me. :)


AND with that post, I would like to officially announce the contest on TA.
We have two contests going on:
A naming contest. We need an official name for OGU, anything at all. I'll pick three winners around Christmas, and then TA and Twitter will vote on those three. Winner of those three will get a promo code for Operation Going Up, and Cheese Collect.

We also have a 'Design an Obstacle" contest.
Pretty straight forward, think of an obstacle and what it would do. :D My personal favorites would get their name in the description of the item in the instructions, and their name in the credits as well.

:)

[spidey146]

here, myself, allong with others, have commented in here which seems to have been devoured in the forum

http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=34709&highlight=operation&page=2

[Will090]

Operation Going Up: I hope you like colors... You'll need them to advance. Otherwise, you'll turn to dust...

Poor colorblind people can't play :p

[DGH94]

Poor colorblind people can't play :p

Colorblind mode included. ;)

here, myself, allong with others, have commented in here which seems to have been devoured in the forum

http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=34709&highlight=operation&page=2
Thank you spidey. I actually completely forgot about that thread. ;)

[spidey146]

Colorblind mode included. ;)


Thank you spidey. I actually completely forgot about that thread. ;)

http://i46.tinypic.com/fc8dww.jpg

;)


and no problem

[DGH94]

Not quite like that, but ya. Me being colorblind myself, I have my own methods of seeing color. :)
But I think for the masses, I'll just use different patterns.

[spidey146]

Not quite like that, but ya. Me being colorblind myself, I have my own methods of seeing color. :)
But I think for the masses, I'll just use different patterns.

:eek:

are you like DareDevil?

sorry, that felt like it needed to be said, no offence to you :p

can't wait for the game, did you get my email a little while ago by the way?

[upsidedown]

Awesome to see this thread! A couple ideas for the name: The sky's the limit, Air and Space, I'll try to think of some others.

[DGH94]

Awesome to see this thread! A couple ideas for the name: The sky's the limit, Air and Space, I'll try to think of some others.

Nice! Like 'em!

I only need two more followers until the next factlet... Or will it be screenshot? ;) :D

[your personal robot]

HighPix, AIRscape, LavaLava (dada but cool) :)
And I follow you on Twitter right now.

[eggzbacon]

It looks really cool, I like the pixel art

[da shiz wiz 19]

I was just thinking, as you get higher and higher maybe the physics should change? Like you all the 'spheres' (atmosphere, stratosphere, etc.). Or maybe the background could change.

[DGH94]

Possibly... ;)
No guarantees though.

[kohjingyu]

I was just thinking, as you get higher and higher maybe the physics should change? Like you all the 'spheres' (atmosphere, stratosphere, etc.). Or maybe the background could change.

Great idea. :)

[spidey146]

just curious, i sort of saw this on your twitter froggy but is DGH94 doing all the art and you just code?

[kohjingyu]

just curious, i sort of saw this on your twitter froggy but is DGH94 doing all the art and you just code?

Yep. Hey, you make coding sound easy! You 'just' code? :P

[da shiz wiz 19]

Great idea. :)
Happy face. :)

oh and coding is hard =/

[spidey146]

Yep. Hey, you make coding sound easy! You 'just' code? :P

rofl i meant u dont do anything other than coding :p:rolleyes:

[DGH94]

rofl i meant u all you ever do is code:p

Fixed. ;)

[spidey146]

Fixed. ;)

if i dont get a code for this you guys are getting my buck (two bucks?) :p

[DGH94]

if i dont get a code for this you guys are getting my buck (two bucks?) :p

Don't know yet. Definitely an intro sale though.

[billyfish]

Wow, the graphics for this look awesome. Love the retro style! ^^

[DGH94]

Every Tuesday will be ScreenShot Tuesday. So get ready to see some art tomorrow. :D

[Gryphon23]

Every Tuesday will be ScreenShot Tuesday. So get ready to see some art tomorrow. :D

hooray!

[Mr. Crazy]

Every Tuesday will be ScreenShot Tuesday. So get ready to see some art tomorrow. :D

Nice, i wonder where you got that idea from :rolleyes:.

[DGH94]

I'll post it in a minute. Anybody have any guesses on what it might be?

[da shiz wiz 19]

I'll post it in a minute. Anybody have any guesses on what it might be?
Aqua globs in retro form

[DGH94]

ScreenShot Tuesday!
Here is it folks! The first official SST of Operation Going Up! And to kick things off. we have:

Oh wait. I forgot one small tid-bit of info. Operation Going Up is the only arcade style, Doodle Jump game, where instead of you meeting the blocks/platforms, they meet you!!
That's right! They'll be falling from the sky!

NOW here it is:


http://i45.tinypic.com/5lwjs0.png


EXPLODING BOMB BLOCK!

One of the many blocks that will threaten to squish you as they fall from the sky, this one is unique. Falling from the sky at a slightly faster pace then some, it crashes down with the utmost sense of urgency and destruction. Now, to compare this block to a human, he'd be a Tim Langdell, being a complete hog and hated by everyone. ;) Once the exploding block touches down, you have to act fast. The timer will slowly creep closer to zero, the ticking will get louder, and your heart will start pounding! WHAT CAN STOP THE MADNESS? Just a simple shake of your iDevice. :p Yep, to defuse a bomb block, just shake your iDevice as soon as you see it land like the Apollo missions.
BUT, what if you are too caught up in the action and the rest of the ensuing mayhem? What happens if the timer reaches 0? :eek: Let's just say it won't be pretty. It's like a black hole, if you're near it, you're done for. Anything touching the exploding block, including yourself, will be blown to bits.



That includes the first edition of SST, please come back next week for the next episode!

[Mr. Crazy]

Awesome, are you still working on pixel war or not?

[Asphyxiation]

Meh, never really cared much for Doodle Jump. So I doubt I'll be a fan of this.

[DGH94]

Meh, never really cared much for Doodle Jump. So I doubt I'll be a fan of this.

May I ask what you would change in Doodle Jump if you could alter it? Maybe we can add it to OGU, and possibly change your opinion. :)

[Random_Guy]

Cool. Looking forward to the game.

[DGH94]

Cool. Looking forward to the game.

Thanks for your kind words. :)
Anything specific you want to see in OGU?

[pcmaster]

May I ask what you would change in Doodle Jump if you could alter it? Maybe we can add it to OGU, and possibly change your opinion. :)
It isn't a retro version of doodle jump it is a whole new gameplay... but the general idea is jumping up

[kohjingyu]

It isn't a retro version of doodle jump it is a whole new gameplay... but the general idea is jumping up

No! It is NOT. It's totally different. (Harder too.)

[DGH94]

Which would you guys like better?
Score based on height?
Or score based on height with bonus' for what you jumped on, etc?

[pcmaster]

Which would you guys like better?
Score based on height?
Or score based on height with bonus' for what you jumped on, etc?
only height would be harder you should probably do a bonus for a few points when a bad block goes off the screen

[matt.johnson.mobile]

Looks great, can't wait to play it :)

MJ

[DGH94]

Looks great, can't wait to play it :)

MJ

Thanks for the kind words MJ. :)

Some of the modes will just be height based, while others will be both height and score based.
And yet others will be timed! :eek:

[DGH94]

We have added a couple blocks, but you have to unlock them. And a couple of them are from the contest! Who thinks they are a lucky winner?

[kohjingyu]

DGH94 is going to reveal the new Screenshot Tuesday screenshot later today!

While there's still time, go vote for what you want to see!

http://dgh94.wordpress.com/

[Gryphon23]

Its screenshot tuesday!!!

[pcmaster]

What happened to screenshot Tuesday?

[kohjingyu]

DGH94 apologizes for forgetting (he said he was a bad boy ;)) and he said he'll reveal a super screenshot tuesday next tuesday.

[diffusion8r]

Comparing yourself to Doodle Jump is like comparing yourself to Jesus.

But good luck anyway.

[DGH94]

Sorry for my absence guys.
Both froggy and I were on vacation for the holiday season, so progress was at a stand still. But with both of us back, we are thus back to work, including your suggestions and listening to your opinions.
We thank you for hanging in with us and following us every step of the way.

I'll be posting the SUPER MEGA GOD-LIKE ScreenShot Tuesday later today, as I've missed the last two.

[Ahki]

Ahh can't wait for the game.
Fan of Doodle Jump.

So a question that has nth to do with the game, you have a 94 at the end of your name, does tht mean tht ur a 15 y.o making his own iPhone game?? just curious

[kohjingyu]

Ahh can't wait for the game.
Fan of Doodle Jump.

So a question that has nth to do with the game, you have a 94 at the end of your name, does tht mean tht ur a 15 y.o making his own iPhone game?? just curious

He is, he's 15. And I'm 14, so we make a pretty good team. He's actually only 15 days older than me. :)

[jak56]

i cant wait for this game to be released either! doodle jump is fun, but sometimes i do wish for a little more.

maybe this will be it...

[your personal robot]

Wishing you guys good luck!!

[pcmaster]

It's tuesday! Time for the super screen shot

[da shiz wiz 19]

It's tuesday! Time for the super screen shot
Actually it's super mega godlike tuesday

[pcmaster]

Actually it's super mega godlike tuesday
lol yea

[DGH94]

I'll post it when ever you guys want... :p
When do you want me to show you guys?

[da shiz wiz 19]

I'll post it when ever you guys want... :p
When do you want me to show you guys?
now.

[pcmaster]

now.
yes now

[DGH94]

Haha ok... I'll post it in 5 hours then... You guys are so weird, I would want it now, but if that's what you wish, 5 hours it is.

[pcmaster]

oh thanks... ;)
sarcasm

[Ahki]

He is, he's 15. And I'm 14, so we make a pretty good team. He's actually only 15 days older than me. :)


That's cool, so u live in Singapore? speak Hokkien?

[pcmaster]

its been almost 5 hours i think... yea 30 more mins

[Chibi-Zed]

its been almost 5 hours i think... yea 30 more mins
Whoa lol u actualy waited 5 hours on here
this game looks like it will either be doodle jumps succecor or might be just as good
hopefuly better it looks and sounds good

[one f jef]

I think one Doodle jump is plenty ...

[pcmaster]

Whoa lol u actualy waited 5 hours on here
this game looks like it will either be doodle jumps succecor or might be just as good
hopefuly better it looks and sounds good
no just counted from the post date of his last post...

[Chibi-Zed]

no just counted from the post date of his last post...
Oh I was bout to say do u have a life but no offense cus I dont

[da shiz wiz 19]

Its been over 5 hours :(

[pcmaster]

yea dgh is a little late he said it will defiantly be up sometime tonight

[da shiz wiz 19]

yea dgh is a little late he said it will defiantly be up sometime tonight
He's working on four games lol. 2 with froggy. 1 with me. 1 by himself. He must be busy :D

[kohjingyu]

That's cool, so u live in Singapore? speak Hokkien?

Nope..Just Chinese and English. And a little Malay..Forced to learn it.

[DGH94]

I have some bad news guys. My ol computer which had all of my files for OGU crashed. I'm bringing everything to my uncle who is a whiz with computers, so hopefully he will be able to retrieve my files, and I can post it tomorrow.
I'm sincerely sorry everyone, and I'm hoping for the best.

[Ahki]

And a little Malay..Forced to learn it.

Yeah I knw, I hated Malay, luckily I escaped PMR, wait do they have pmr in Singapore?

I have some bad news guys. My ol computer which had all of my files for OGU crashed. I'm bringing everything to my uncle who is a whiz with computers, so hopefully he will be able to retrieve my files, and I can post it tomorrow.
I'm sincerely sorry everyone, and I'm hoping for the best.

Aww, was waiting for it today. Anyways hope the computer get fix asap.

[kohjingyu]

Yeah I knw, I hated Malay, luckily I escaped PMR, wait do they have pmr in Singapore?



Aww, was waiting for it today. Anyways hope the computer get fix asap.

They do, I think.

I'll try to get him to post it soon. :)

[upsidedown]

I'll try to get him to post it soon. :)

Hit him real hard. It always works.

[drelbs]

They do, I think.

I'll try to get him to post it soon. :)

Throw durians at him until he does it! :p

[kohjingyu]

Hit him real hard. It always works.

Sure..

Throw durians at him until he does it! :p

That would be a waste of durians! I love durians!


Off topic: I video chatted with him yesterday, and he totally doesn't look like 15, he looks more like 10 (another friend agreed with me). Well, he's shorter than me, but he's older. :p

[spidey146]

Off topic: I video chatted with him yesterday, and he totally doesn't look like 15, he looks more like 10 (another friend agreed with me). Well, he's shorter than me, but he's older. :p


KJY, honestly was hat really necessary?

haha joking, good luck to both of you though and I hope the computer is fixed so we get our super-mega-ultra-supreme-death screenshot ;).

[Mr. Crazy]

Sure..



That would be a waste of durians! I love durians!


Off topic: I video chatted with him yesterday, and he totally doesn't look like 15, he looks more like 10 (another friend agreed with me). Well, he's shorter than me, but he's older. :p
I remember him posting he was 4 foot :p, and at christmas he at a mall working as a one of the elves at a santa work shop :p:p:p:p:p:p.