This is running from it's own directory, right, not from the unzip program?
I'm sorry, I don't know what to suggest. It looks like it's some problem with OpenGL, but it may not be -- it's a long time since I followed how things like that work. Conceivably updating graphics drivers might help, but really I don't know.
I would be interested to know what graphics card and what driver for it you have.
Hey Neil, loving your game and my only complaint is that its a bit small so I was wondering if you could send me the code so i can turn it into a bit of a coding project over the summer? I have absolutely zero idea how to code so this is probably going to be quite difficult but also probably quite fun!
What are you running it on, and what exactly is the problem? And what happens when you toggle the post-processing off and then on? e.g. v to turn off, v to turn on again?
The problem is that the frames will freeze on screen and copy over each other, creating a wiping effect. It stops if I look straight down towards the clouds however.
I sent you an email. I think getting the actual game code to compile is going to by a struggle, as it's old code in D and I expect the D ecosystem has changed since then.
But the missions, and I think the aircraft, are set up in plain text files (plus some 3d files for the aircraft models) and should be fairly self-explanatory. You can test scripting commands by opening the console and just typing them. There's some discussion of it further down this comments page, from six months ago.
Thanks! I've made a bunch of custom levels and I'm starting to get a hang on the scripts and such, the main thing I want to do now is get some of the unused models (mostly the lander and carrier) into the game.
Thanks! It's meant to be a small, one-person game (and it's 10 years old). With an HD version, where you have to spell things out rather than just suggest them, I think it would be a lot of work to get the same kind of feeling.
ohw man that sucks but still its a great game i just wish we had more levels and stuff. and hats off to you man it impressed me on the first look and i couldnt find anything else like it
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do u plan in remaking this game anytime soon? or making a sequel idk
Thanks for asking, but no plans.
dang it
I really like the mouse control, it feels comfortable and allows for easy landing. If one day you make another flight simulator, keep that mechanic.
It becomes very difficult when the enemy doesn't let themselves be killed, those Sukhois manage to get behind me but I will keep trying.
I wish there was a map so I wouldn't get lost so often.
Still as beautiful as it was on first release.
Do you think you'll ever expand the game or do you feel completely done with it?
I seem to remember some talk about a remake or something when the Venus Patrol blog launched.
Thank! No, I think it's done.
hey Neil have you played Tiny combat arena? kinda reminds me of Venus patrol, u should try it out!
Yes, I've been following it. It's looking good.
true that
game not working anymore...
- What exactly is happening?
- Have you played it successfully before, and do you know what has changed since then?
- Are you playing it through the itch app?
Thanks.
first time and game not appearing on screen im playing through tapp
Do you mean through the itch app?
- Does it work if you download the zip file, unpack it and run it from the exe file? If it doesn't work, what is in the log.txt file?
- What OS are you running it on, and what sort of hardware?
Thanks.
log:
Desktop width and height: 1366 768
OpenGL extension ARB_Point_Sprite is not available.
WARNING: ARB_vertex_program is not available.
WARNING: OpenGL shading language extensions are not all available.
Aliased point size range: nan - nan
Smooth point size range: 0.5 - 10
Aliased line width range: 0.5 - 10
Smooth line width range: 0.5 - 10
Available OpenAL sound devices: DirectSound Software,
Using sound device: DirectSound Software
Messengers reset
running on windows 10
This is running from it's own directory, right, not from the unzip program?
I'm sorry, I don't know what to suggest. It looks like it's some problem with OpenGL, but it may not be -- it's a long time since I followed how things like that work. Conceivably updating graphics drivers might help, but really I don't know.
I would be interested to know what graphics card and what driver for it you have.
Hey Neil, loving your game and my only complaint is that its a bit small so I was wondering if you could send me the code so i can turn it into a bit of a coding project over the summer? I have absolutely zero idea how to code so this is probably going to be quite difficult but also probably quite fun!
P.S. my email is mpaterson2006@gmail.com
P.P.S. Also the post processing is completely broke for my device and I was wondering if you had a fix.
What are you running it on, and what exactly is the problem? And what happens when you toggle the post-processing off and then on? e.g. v to turn off, v to turn on again?
The problem is that the frames will freeze on screen and copy over each other, creating a wiping effect. It stops if I look straight down towards the clouds however.
I sent you an email. I think getting the actual game code to compile is going to by a struggle, as it's old code in D and I expect the D ecosystem has changed since then.
But the missions, and I think the aircraft, are set up in plain text files (plus some 3d files for the aircraft models) and should be fairly self-explanatory. You can test scripting commands by opening the console and just typing them. There's some discussion of it further down this comments page, from six months ago.
Thanks! I've made a bunch of custom levels and I'm starting to get a hang on the scripts and such, the main thing I want to do now is get some of the unused models (mostly the lander and carrier) into the game.
Hi Neil, I thought you might be interested in some art I made on Venus Patrol, I hope you like it! https://www.artstation.com/artwork/zDnqam
Thanks, that's neat!
this looks amazing whatahell
does anyone have a good mod for this?
Actually surprisingly moddable, was first able to make the Yak a rocket with 128 guns, then managed to add my own model to the game, 10/10
this game is like the best thing ever when you gonna release the hd version
Thanks! It's meant to be a small, one-person game (and it's 10 years old). With an HD version, where you have to spell things out rather than just suggest them, I think it would be a lot of work to get the same kind of feeling.
ohw man that sucks but still its a great game i just wish we had more levels and stuff. and hats off to you man it impressed me on the first look and i couldnt find anything else like it