Difference between revisions of "Fame"

Fame
Stable game
Developer	Piotr Bednaruk
Theme	Fantasy
Influences	ADOM, Castle of the Winds
Released	January 15, 2006 (0.5.1)
Updated	Mar 2, 2013 (0.8.4)
Licensing	Freeware
P. Language	C++
Platforms	Windows, Linux
Interface	Graphical Tiles, Mouse, Keyboard
Game Length	~12h
	Official site of Fame

Revision as of 20:32, 2 March 2013

Fame (formerly known as Untitled) is a classical, fantasy-themed roguelike based on 32x32 graphical tiles.

Main Features

Both random-generated and predefined locations are present in the game
Combines intuitive user interface (with drag&drop support in the inventory window) with flexibility and complexity known from the most famous roguelike games
No character classes or professions - you can create your hero from scratch and only your actions decide who you become (however, some attributes can still be chosen at the beginning)
Not based on any particular RPG system, realm or tile set
No annoyances known from classic roguelikes (stat-draining monsters, time-is-running-out story, do-it-in-the-correct-order quests)
Although the game is currently fully playable, the storyline is far from being completed, because the author doesn't really want to create yet another "save the world" game!
Game is available in Polish and English
The game is using its own scripting language, U
No elves :-)
Some of other features: full-text dialogs, spells, trade system, alchemy, traps, ranged weapons, mining, smithing
Notable features planned, but not implemented so far: building, digging for treasures

Development status and statistics

The development started in 2000 and it's still ongoing. The game is currently playable, but not completed (is any roguelike ever completed, anyway?). So far, there are 38 monster types, 43 NPCs, over 200 items and 20 spells.

Requirements

Windows XP or Linux

Tips

To install the game, just unpack the archive. No external libraries are required except for DirectX 9.0 or OpenGL
In the Data/Game.ini file you can configure some stuff (switch language, enable OpenGL, change log preferences)
You can press the '?' key (without Shift) during game to display the most important keyboard shortcuts. The complete list can be found in Docs/manual.pdf, along with a lot of other information

Technical details

Libraries used:
- IrrLite (a heavily modified version of the Irrlicht Engine)
- FreeType
- ZLib
Renderers supported:
- DirectX 9.0c
- OpenGL
Tools implemented:
- WorldEdit
- LGN (random name generator)
- Backup & release scripts
- Built-in utilities:
  - Location editor
  - GUISpy (to browse and debug GUI hierarchy)
  - Variable editor
  - QCTools (to edit locations in batch mode)
  - Verifier (to quickly check that the game world is loadable)
  - Unit test suites

Downloads

all versions from 0.7.1 (en/pl)

External Links

SourceForge entry
Discussion forum (English/Polish, no registration needed)
Note: on the above site, please use the combo box on the left to switch interface language

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 |released = January 15, 2006
 |relver = 0.5.1
-|updated = Jan 27, 2013
+|updated = Mar 2, 2013
-|updver = 0.8.3
+|updver = 0.8.4
 |licensing = Freeware
 |language = [[C++]]
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 * No elves :-)
 * Some of other features: full-text dialogs, spells, trade system, alchemy, traps, ranged weapons, mining, smithing
-* Notable features planned, but not implemented so far: item construction, building, digging for treasures, [[permadeath]] (need to invent a perfect solution for the latter!)
+* Notable features planned, but not implemented so far: building, digging for treasures
 == Development status and statistics ==
-The development started in 2000 and it's still ongoing. The game is currently playable, but not completed (is any roguelike ever completed, anyway?). So far, there are 38 monster types, 43 NPCs, over 200 items and 17 spells.
+The development started in 2000 and it's still ongoing. The game is currently playable, but not completed (is any roguelike ever completed, anyway?). So far, there are 38 monster types, 43 NPCs, over 200 items and 20 spells.
 == Requirements ==