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The adventure mode proved to be a very popular topic on the newsgroup, and it was subsequently reported to be present in both [[Creatures 2]] and [[Creatures 3]]. Rumours that [[Creature Labs]] intended to expand the adventure mode into a separate game were deemed to be confirmed when details of [[Project Loci]] leaked - unfortunately, the company was liquidated before the game could be completed. | The adventure mode proved to be a very popular topic on the newsgroup, and it was subsequently reported to be present in both [[Creatures 2]] and [[Creatures 3]]. Rumours that [[Creature Labs]] intended to expand the adventure mode into a separate game were deemed to be confirmed when details of [[Project Loci]] leaked - unfortunately, the company was liquidated before the game could be completed. | ||
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+ | A prototype SAM is documented in [[Steve Grand]]'s programming diary, in the week of the 3rd-10th of May, 1994. [http://fp.cyberlifersrch.plus.com/creaturesarchive/progdiary.htm] Thankfully, the concept evolved to the level of complexity that we see today in the [[Creatures series]]. | ||
A similar project for Creatures 2 was [[Dragon Nornior]] by [[jcarrcwalk]]. | A similar project for Creatures 2 was [[Dragon Nornior]] by [[jcarrcwalk]]. |
Revision as of 10:48, 24 August 2005
The Creatures Secret Adventure Mode was discovered by David Wood and reported by him in response to a question posted to alt.games.creatures on 25 February 1998:
From: regen Subject: drowned god Newsgroups: alt.games.creatures Date: 1998/02/25 Help! Does anyone know how to get back into the sun pyramid, in the Chesed time period? I went out before I finished my task and know there is a large sphere blocking the entrance. I don't want to have to start the game all over from the beginning. Thanks in advance.
David's reply can be found here.
The adventure mode proved to be a very popular topic on the newsgroup, and it was subsequently reported to be present in both Creatures 2 and Creatures 3. Rumours that Creature Labs intended to expand the adventure mode into a separate game were deemed to be confirmed when details of Project Loci leaked - unfortunately, the company was liquidated before the game could be completed.
A prototype SAM is documented in Steve Grand's programming diary, in the week of the 3rd-10th of May, 1994. [1] Thankfully, the concept evolved to the level of complexity that we see today in the Creatures series.
A similar project for Creatures 2 was Dragon Nornior by jcarrcwalk.
Melloweh could be considered to be an adventure mode for the Creatures Evolution Engine, albeit not involving norns.