DarkKnightGames: Were here Selina Kyle: It was mentioned on J I that this new joystick wil not need jaglink to network VD3D: Were are here Selina Kyle: Was that just great googly moogly about the jaglink joystick ? Brett: Hello, who is here from DKG. Dave? JaGmAn: whos there from DKG and VD3D Brett: VD3D, have you decided which platform you are going to go with for both games? And your working with Barry on Automaniacs right? DarkKnightGames: This is Dave, and Adam Selina Kyle: What network games may be made for the jaguar Brett: CD or Cart? VD3D: From VD3D we have Alan Burress and Chris McDonald DarkKnightGames: This is Dave, and Adam VD3D: Sorry about the colors D3D: This is Alan Burress and Chris McDonald Selina Kyle: What is this i read on J I about no jaglink and the new joystick ? JaGmAn: AHH now everybody is Blue WesSaw: greetings ;) DarkKnightGames: The Joystick model is the GRAVIS BLACKHAWK contoured handle, with 4 buttons, ABCD.... DarkKnightGames: Gravis gave us permission to use their joystick for this project Selina Kyle: most gravis have adjustable tensions, does this one ? WesSaw: hmmm JaGmAn: D?? DarkKnightGames: It has a hookup at the top so you can plug a Jag controller into it, and play co-op on Jaguar games that werent originally intended to be co-op WesSaw: VD3D: Nice to see you got your own Web-Page up.... DarkKnightGames: For example, in Blue Lightning, one person could fire while the other person controlled the plane VD3D: No the joystick has a fixed tension. JaGmAn: so theres no keypad? JaGmAn: o cool DarkKnightGames: It will have a trackball assesory coming out soon, that you can just hook up to the joystick and use.... WesSaw: sounds kinda cool...have you actully tried that out yet, or is it just an idea... Brett: VD3D, how far is Automaniacs into development? DarkKnightGames: Pictures of the Joystick will be up tomorrow Selina Kyle: Trackball? rotary ! JaGmAn: do you know the price of the joystick yet?? DarkKnightGames: You connect a Jag controller to it and use that keypad.... which also gives you an advantage of being able to have two people play a one player game at once.... or a jaglink game VD3D: Automaniacs has not begun development at this time. JaGmAn: rotary would be nice! DarkKnightGames: $60.00 Brett: Oh OK, your working with Barry right? DarkKnightGames: Yes, We ARE working withthe folks at VD3D on the joystick JaGmAn: where is this going to be sold? direct from DKG or what Selina Kyle: WIll there still be two different joysticks available ? VD3D: As we speak we are finalizing settings on the prototype joystick. DarkKnightGames: Trackballs are better than a rotary in my opinion.... for T2K the assesory will have three buttons.... FIRE ZAP JUMP DarkKnightGames: Right now, if you want to order send mail with your request to ShelShock@juno.com DarkKnightGames: There will only be one model.... but if you need the extra buttons, as I said you can hook up a controller to it for any other funtion DarkKnightGames: We have sent mail to Dave at Bits o Fun asking him if he would like to order some.... No response yet.... we will be shipping to stores in Germany and UK VD3D: The joysticks will only be marked with Logos of VD3D and DKG. JaGmAn: Does the jag do well there? DarkKnightGames: They will not have ATARI or JAGUAR on them, as they are trademarks of Atari, and we would get sued if we used them.... Brett: What type of sales figure do you expect to get with the sticks and games? Just curious, it is tough to get sales figures out of Telegames? DarkKnightGames: There is going to be a trackball assesory, that connects to the joystick Brett: Yeah, definately be careful of all the TM junk! DarkKnightGames: There is going to be a trackball assesory, that connects to the joystick JaGmAn: will it work for any other games besides T2K? DarkKnightGames: The price, and specs for the trackball have not been set, we cannot provide you with further information about the Trackball than we already have VD3D: The joystick is designed to be used with any game that can possibly use a joystick DarkKnightGames: The trackball will work with all games.... DarkKnightGames: Questions now.... one at a time.... Selina Kyle: What games will you be making for the jaguar64 that will network ? DarkKnightGames: I have a crappy browser, so I have to click say it everytime I need to see somthing.... thats why theres the empty posts WesSaw: Who does the coding at DKG? DarkKnightGames: Probably 1 Selina Kyle: there is no plans for a network link game for the jag ? JaGmAn: there is no refresh button? DarkKnightGames: Were interviewing coders now.... we will probably hire two.... I know a little C++, and Adam does too.... Were coding it with VD3D.... WesSaw: okay DarkKnightGames: not yet.... but were working on licensing Native JaGmAn: any sports possibly?? Brett: Native looks very impressive, I hope it can be brought to the market! JaGmAn: Me too! DarkKnightGames: Hey, Kev.... any q's we have to go soon WesSaw: you'll need to know assemler language, right? Kevin: Err...can't think of any off hand Brett: What would Native be released via DKG or VD3D or in a joint venture. Brett: Native looks very impressive, I hope it can be brought to the market! DarkKnightGames: VIA Dark Knight Games Kevin: So, has programming been started on any of the proposed games (Defcon 1, Automaniacs)? WesSaw: Clay said that Native was a 48 megabyte cart...how could you afford to release a game that big? DarkKnightGames: We have to go.... the information on the Joysticks, and pics will be up tonight.... be back in 20.... hopefully Brett: OK, then would you guys be involved in the direct release or would you find someone else to actually produce the carts/CD's with Native? DarkKnightGames: Wes: JAG CD WesSaw: uh huh cool ;) Kevin: Wouldn't they have to specially program the game for the JagCD? Brett: OK guys, thanks for dropping bye, best of luck on the projects! Talk to you later! JaGmAn: is VD3D there? VD3D: direct release, if they will work with DKG WesSaw: I would think they'd have to re-do the code for Jag CD Brett: OK, sounds good, I hope it works out! They sound like they want Native to hit the market. Kevin: Wouldn't they have to specially program the game for the JagCD? WesSaw: does the Jaguar server work with Jag CDs or just carts? Kevin: Doesn't Mark Santora have a JagCD dev kit? Perhaps he would sell it or something :-) WesSaw: has any coding begun on any of your ideas as of yet? Dash: Are you guys taking intrest in a baseball game so many people have been asking Kevin: When do you expect to start coding the PC version of Defcon 1? JaGmAn: or any sports for that matter? WesSaw: well...gotta go eat....(E-mail me Kev)...Laterz! VD3D: We have considered the possibility but have not come to any conclusion as of yet Kevin: I think it was Dark Knight Games that was asking for the games ideas, not VD3D Selina Kyle: How about a network link baseball ? VD3D: We are waiting for DKG to send the storyboard and level design for Defcon 1 Dash: Just wondering if they took interest in all the people posts about a baseball game i wasnt making a suggestion Brett: I talked to someone that mentioned longterm the possibility of picking up unfinished games, is there anything to that that may be true or you could elaborate on? VD3D: We have noticed the desire but are not able to commit at this time VD3D: We currently have no plans to pick up unfinished games due to our own game development Dash: what do you plan after the games are released Kevin: Has anyone been taking a transcript of this Q&A? I'd like to read what I missed :-). JaGmAn: so all of your games will be totally original? VD3D: We have taken on new perspectives of old classics but can only tease at this time due to self interest Kevin: I'd just like to say that Automaniacs sounds like a fabulous idea, and I am happy that you chose to do a Club Drive sequl. Brett: Just started for what it is worth! Kevin: Make that "sequel" Dash: Did you guys ever thinking about working on the 2000 series ex T2K,B2K,G2K,D2K VD3D: If there are no more questions we will be signing off VD3D: Don't thank us for Automaniacs, thank Barry Guy S Bad: Is that kev from jagfest ? Dash: Why would guys make a sequal to a game that got bad ratings from everyone hopefully you can make it better Kevin: That's me, Guy. VD3D: That's the whole idea of a sequel, right? Brett: I am glad you guys got together on it. How long has Barry been on the project (as his Club Drive page has been up or a little bit)? Kevin: Thank Barry for me, then. Club Drive is definitely a great and unique game. Guy S Bad: what ever ended up with the dragon posters ? JaGmAn: it alrealy has a bad rep. Kevin: Club Drive is way fun! A sequel with an improved 3D engine will absolutely rock. And, Explore Mode sounds great! Brett: I think the Club Drive concept was superb, and from what it sounds like Barry is going to do what should have been one with the first one. I still had fun with Club Drive! Dash: What do you guys think of ICD 4play etc? Kevin: We gave the Dragon posters away...I remember one went to Kodogor, and can't remember what happened to the other one. VD3D: We have been with Barry for a month on both the Jag projects and the Lynx projects Kevin: I just bought Club Drive again after trading it away about a year ago...I missed it :-) Kevin: Well, I gotta run...see you guys later. Thanks for coming, VD3D. Brett: What are you guys working on for the Lynx? VD3D: Refer to JI for references to the Lynx games and visit our web site. We have to go now, thanks Guy S Bad: anyone seen a jaguar kiosk, display unit for sale? JaGmAn: bye VD3D thanks for comin! Brett: OK, thanks for stopping bye! DarkKnightGames: Were BACK Brett: I think I am going to leave the chat as it is now. Putting a pic on one screen wasn't I choice, I just messed with the code. I don't want to screw up the page. DarkKnightGames: Whats going on.... any q's JaGmAn: hi DKG theres only 2 of us left! JaGmAn: umm how big approximately is the joystick? Brett: VS3D left about 20 mins ago I think so things have calmed down. DarkKnightGames: So you guys know.... were probably only going to make enough Joysticks for the people, and stores who order.... there will only be one production run Brett: Also, will any additional codeing be necessary for Native to be on CD? Brett: So, how are you doing with the Joysticks sales/prebooks wise? JaGmAn: thanks alot guys!! Brett: OK, thanks, I look forward to getting it! DarkKnightGames: Go ahead and put it up Brett: OK, thanks. I back tracked and put together a transcript (or much of it). I'll put it towards the beginning where you talk about the Joystick I think. DarkKnightGames: Well weve got about 80 preorders Brett: I think I got most of it, it'll just be fun organizing the transcript and getting rid of things I copied twice! DarkKnightGames: We should get more once the pics go up Brett: Not bad! Whats your goal, 150? DarkKnightGames: Brett.... send me a transcript DarkKnightGames: 140 Brett: Yeah, I think alot of peole are waiting to see it. JaGmAn: how many will be made? Brett: OK, will do. It may be a day or so. The way I got it was Kevin gave me the idea late, so I hit the back button about 30 times getting things so I may have double copied... DarkKnightGames: As many orders as we get will be filled. Brett: things and all. I'll work on it tonight. Thanks for doing the chat, I think you turned alof of people on to the joystick! DarkKnightGames: Even with double copies.... send it to me.... I need to know what VD3D said JaGmAn: so if someone dosent order one they cant get one? Brett: I'll probably get rid of all the hello and goodbye messages too. The part where you left is fairly in order, so I could send that to you before the night is over. Brett: So, have you done any work on Defcon1 yet or are you getting the Joystick in order and waiting till you hire the additional programmers? c64: Hello DarkKnightGames: Were waiting to hire more programmers.... but VD3D has programmers already. c64: I'm glad to be getting back into Jaguar stuff. It's been a while. Many trips, little game playing. c64: What's the aim of Defcon 1? Are the plans for it to have any texture maps or not? DarkKnightGames: Gourad shading is 22% faster Brett: How many carts/CD's will you guys need to sell to be successful? Similar to the Joystick or..? JaGmAn: when will more info on Defcon1 be relesed? c64: Any problems with the name Defcon 1? Defcon 5 is a PlayStation game. DarkKnightGames: No problems JaGmAn: ??? DarkKnightGames: Info will be released later DarkKnightGames: What did VD3D say? : have the joystick preorder numbers been satisfied ? Brett: Hmmm, some Automaniacs talk, elabaroation on the Native situation mostly. c64: Are the joysticks hand-made or machine made? I built a joystick myself, and it came out well. Brett: People pushed a baseball game also while you were gone. c64: I don't know about a baseball game. Personally, I wouldn't be likely to enjoy it. Selina Kyle: will there be a preorder on the game and discount for joystick buyers ? DarkKnightGames: What did they say about Native? Selina Kyle: yes arent you working with them Brett: It was asked about how Native would be released if you licensed it and they said "direct release, if they will work with DKG" Selina Kyle: we need more games that use the jaglink or catbox DarkKnightGames: We might be able to license it from them... they say if we cant get them a Jag CD dev kit in 2 months they're dropping Native Selina Kyle: ohh Brett: How would that be worked if it goes through, would Duranik finish it and you publish it or....? c64: Wouldn't a Jag CD dev kit be hard to find? There were only a few, right? Selina Kyle: No plans for a jaguar game that links ? JaGmAn: do you think you can get one? DarkKnightGames: We have two possibilities of getting one DarkKnightGames: Duranik codes we publish
My thoughts: First off I want to thanks both parties for taking the time to answer our questions. This chat started at 7:15 and did not actually end until 9:45 or so (as DKG returned). It sounds like the Joystick is very close and it sounds and looks quite impressive. It has a very professional look to it and I am sure the pictures will spur on the sales of that!
Obviously it will be a while with the games as both have barely been started, but it sounds like they are headed in the right direction and I certainly look forward to both. The Native situation is very interesting as basically the last stumbling block with that is getting a CD development kit. I hope DKG can find one and then hopefully Native will become reality!
Again, I thank them as I think that cleared up several questions and I wish them all the best of luck!