Extraterrestrial Grail

Extraterrestrial Grail version 1.0.0.3 has been released! The change list is listed below:


* added option to choose your starting alien, by default it is set at random
* option dialog box will popup (by default) when clicking on the new game button
* completed sound effects for everything and added battle music
* battle indicators will turn yellow when it is that character's turn in battle
* the attribute card description box will automatically update the description based off of the selected card
* tool tips for a planet will now show if that planet is infected with the Eboolian Virus
* instead of possibly losing one life point on a pink nebula, you might be transported to a random planet instead
* nitrous oxide canister always hits instead of working only 50% of the time
* portal to the 5th dimension will last for up to 5 minutes instead of 4
* fixed some minor bugs



Website: Extraterrestrial Grail



What else do I need to work on next? Any advice, anyone?

Happy New Years everyone!

Extraterrestrial Grail version 1.0.0.4 has been released! The change list is listed below:

* updated planet tool tips to show which alien has control of the planet and to show if the planet is infected with the Eboolian Virus or not
* removed a THERMAL_GARMENT from the deck and added a WHIP instead
* the Rope will now allow the attacker to randomly steal a card from the defender
* body suit no longer doubles as a thermal garment
* at the beginning of a new turn for the user, the alien token will flicker for 3 seconds
* increased font size wherever possible
* if you have the Rocket Boots Attribute card, then you only need a 4/5/6 in order to successfully run from battle
* updated Attribute card descriptions


Download here: Extraterrestrial Grail

Extraterrestrial Grail version 1.0.0.5 has been released! The change list is listed below:

* renamed all references of "opening a planet's envelope" to "searching a planet for Attribute cards" (for clarity sake)
* when in battle, the yellow vertical bars on each side of the alien will flicker on and off to indicate which alien has the current battle turn
* the yellow bar above the alien pictures on the game board will flicker on and off to indicate which alien has the current turn
* the start button will change color during the "Planet and Attribute Card Setup" when the user has 6 or less Attribute cards in their hand (indicates that you are ready to start the game)


Download here: http://sites.google.com/site/extraterrestrialgrail/



My upcoming to-do list includes making an in-game tutorial and being able to customize the deck of attribute cards.

Extraterrestrial Grail version 1.0.0.6 has been released! The change list is listed below:

* added the ability to customize a deck of attribute cards for use in a game of Extraterrestrial Grail
* a text box with a picture and a description of the Attribute card will popup when clicking on the ? button
* decrypting headset only requires a roll of 4/5/6 for the six-sided die in order to be successful (instead of 5/6)
* when both the freeze and heat pump are held in the hand, it will create a healing energy for the alien which gains 1 life point at the beginning of a new turn (if not past the max)


Direct Download (installer): http://bit.ly/gJia0L

Direct Download (zip): http://bit.ly/eYVy6Y

Even if i'm not fond of the graphics, it's an original game, keep it up !

Even if i'm not fond of the graphics, it's an original game, keep it up !

Thanks farcodev, I will!

I am actually having an artist work on the graphics, we are hoping to have an updated version of Extraterrestrial Grail with new graphics sometime in February. Here are some teaser pictures of the new alien and attribute card drawings.


Yulma:




Krlb:





Laser Rifle:





Portal to the 5th Dimension Device:






Hopefully you will give the game another shot after the graphics update.

the 2 new alien pictures are really cool

the Yulma remember me the Shadows in babylon 5

the 2 new alien pictures are really cool. the Yulma remember me the Shadows in babylon 5

Hey farcodev, thanks to the help of Joey van der Kaaij (http://www.joeyvanderkaaij.com/), all of the graphics in Extraterrestrial Grail have been updated.





Video with updated graphics:





Download here:

Website: http://sites.google.com/site/extraterrestrialgrail

Direct Download (installer): http://bit.ly/hE3Qjq

Direct Download (zip): http://bit.ly/e46U1M



Let me know what you think about the new graphics. At least this game isn't such an eyesore now, haha. An in-game tutorial is now my highest priority and it will be ready for the next release.

Have fun!

Hello everyone, Extraterrestrial Grail version 1.1.0.1 has been released! This release includes an in-game tutorial that will pop-up instruction windows at different parts of the game to help you learn how to play the game of EG.


Website: http://sites.google.com/site/extraterrestrialgrail

Direct Download (installer): http://bit.ly/eJs3U5

Direct Download (zip): http://bit.ly/g2PTEY


Change list:

* added an in-game beginner's tutorial
* added the ability to turn on/off music and sound using the command prompt in the status text box
* added 'help' command which gives a list of all the possible commands

Extraterrestrial Grail version 1.1.0.2 has been released!

http://sites.google.com/site/extraterrestrialgrail/


Listed below are the changes in this version (http://sites.google.com/site/extraterrestrialgrail/Home/news/1162012):

* fixed various bugs with music, buttons, alien tokens being displayed properly, and etc.
* removed some of the white space around the alien tokens and the grail
* removed the classic game type option because it is on by default (you must always have the Grail in your hand at the end of the game in order to win)
* gain 1 life point on each turn an alien ends on their home planet (this is turned on by default now)
* updated computer alien AI to be able to play keep-a-way when it has the Grail


Direct Download (installer): http://bit.ly/wLI2GX

Direct Download (zip): http://bit.ly/zohIqX


New YouTube Video:

Extraterrestrial Grail version 1.1.0.3 has been released!

http://sites.google.com/site/extraterrestrialgrail/


Listed below are the changes in this version (http://sites.google.com/site/extraterrestrialgrail/Home/news/1282012):

*each alien does a unique end-of-game celebration when they win
*the Game Setup window now displays a picture of your alien next to the description text
*added a more descriptive error message when trying to start the game before you have 6 or less attribute cards in your hand
*the Game Setup window will display a help window if you try to move an Attribute card to a planet but you don't have a planet selected in the dropdown
*the selected Attribute card will now be displayed in a picture on the Game Setup window, Customize Deck of Attribute Cards window, Search Planet Window, and Battle Victor window
*made the size of the Game Setup window bigger, with bigger fonts and buttons to make it easier to read
*if you double-click on the picture for the Extraterrestrial Grail Title Screen, then a new game will be started automatically


Direct Download (installer): http://bit.ly/w49D1R

Direct Download (zip): http://bit.ly/zMQ3NL

Looks really cool. When reading the initial description, the first thing that came to mind was, "Interstellar Pig!" then I saw you say that that was the inspiration, so now I'll definitely have to give it a try later.

Looks really cool. When reading the initial description, the first thing that came to mind was, "Interstellar Pig!" then I saw you say that that was the inspiration, so now I'll definitely have to give it a try later.

Great, let me know what you think after playing it!

I know I am not the only one who made a board game after reading the book Interstellar Pig, but I might be the only one to actually create a video game that was inspired by it.