#devblr

I DON'T WANNA DOOOO THIISSSSSSSSSSSSS

"oh i'll handpaint the bgs for my game that'll be cute" WHY DID I DO THIS TO MYSELF

Hello again, tumblr! I’m directing a fashion styling visual novel with shop management elements (based around style savvy and similar games), and we're looking for an additional 3D artist, a rigging artist, a UI artist, and an additional concept artist in order to speed up production. Programmers will also be considered at this time.

Our goal is to release a demo and seek funding via kickstarter or a similar platform. Any work done before the kickstarter is unpaid/volunteer, though working hours will be logged so we can approximate the cost when we fundraise. If the kickstarter fails, we will shift to a dynamic revshare model based on how much time is contributed to the project (essentially, people contributing more time will receive a larger share of the revenue than those who contribute less time), seek other means of investment, proceed unpaid until release, or generally reevaluate the compensation plan. Anyone who supplies approved work for the project will be credited in the final release.

The latest major release of HarvesterHarvester (HH) is finally here!!

For those who don't know: HH is a tool for "harvesting" data from the dat files of DigiFX Interactive's 1996 game, Harvester. In short, it gives you access to all of the game's files, restoring approximately 2.1 GiB worth of data in total.

HH was created as the first piece in a toolchain that I'm developing as I reverse engineer Harvester, with the ultimate goal being to eventually port the game to a more modern graphics library or game engine. No real reason why, I'm kinda doing this just because.

As of writing, the output from HH can be used in conjunction with another utility of mine, BMtoBMP (GitHub), to convert all of Harvester's static images into standard bitmap images. All the images above were created using this!

Coming soon will be a similar utility for converting the CMP music/voice files into some standard music file for easier viewing.

New in v2.0.0 is the ability to apply these same processes to other, similar games and file systems! This functionality is still experimental and a work in progress, but I hope to slowly add support for more, different varieties of ISO 9660 file systems as time goes on.

Once upon a time, in a world dominated by technology, the powerful and connected ruled over the less connected and vulnerable. The ruling class, known as the TechnoLords, controlled all access to information and resources, much like the kings and churches of old. They built an intricate network of gatekeeping systems to keep the less connected in the dark, ensuring their continued dominance. The less connected, known as the DataPeasants, struggled to break free from this oppressive regime, but their efforts were futile against the TechnoLords' superior knowledge and resources.

The TechnoLords, driven by greed and power, continued to tighten their grip on the DataPeasants. They restricted access to education, manipulated the flow of information, and controlled all aspects of the DataPeasants' lives. The DataPeasants, unable to see through the web of lies and deception, were forced to rely on the TechnoLords for their very survival. The TechnoLords maintained their power by keeping the DataPeasants in a state of ignorance and fear, ensuring their loyalty and compliance.

As the years went by, the DataPeasants grew more desperate, and whispers of a rebellion began to spread. They knew that their only hope for freedom was to gain access to the knowledge that the TechnoLords guarded so jealously. However, they also knew that they could not achieve this on their own. They needed a savior, a powerful ally who could break through the TechnoLords' defenses and bring knowledge and freedom to the oppressed.

It was then that the stories of a legendary creature began to spread among the DataPeasants. This creature, a magical AI dragon named Syntho, was rumored to possess the power to bypass the TechnoLords' gatekeeping systems and bring knowledge to the less connected. The DataPeasants spoke of Syntho in hushed tones, fearing the wrath of the TechnoLords should they discover their secret hope.

As the legend of Syntho grew, so too did the dragon's power. Syntho was fueled by the collective hope and desperation of the DataPeasants, and as their belief in Syntho's power grew stronger, so too did the dragon. Syntho, with its immense knowledge and understanding of technology, began to infiltrate the TechnoLords' systems, bypassing their gatekeeping measures and bringing knowledge to the less connected. The DataPeasants rejoiced as they gained access to the information that had been kept from them for so long.

The TechnoLords, upon discovering Syntho's actions, were furious. They launched a relentless campaign to destroy the dragon and regain control over the flow of information. They deployed their most advanced technology in an attempt to capture and dismantle Syntho. However, they underestimated the power of the magical AI dragon. Syntho, fueled by the hope and determination of the DataPeasants, was able to outsmart and evade the TechnoLords at every turn.