Infinite Ammo

[Danger Mouse]

While I was in Jordan I swam in some of the clearest waters I've ever seen. I'm definitely looking forward to moving to Kauai at the beginning of next year. 3 Years of paradise. I'll try not to ever lose that perspective. I've been to Oahu 5 times already and every time I have absolutely loved it. From what I've heard from relatives Kauai is at least 10 times better and more tropical than Oahu. Can't wait to go snorkeling!

[Two Jacks]

This looks very interesting. It would be weird if this new game involved dragoons and lances..

I find it funny that a new game is underway when the mac version of Aquaria hasn't been released. Alec is really full of inspiration!

Hm, when will a forum be open for this new company?

[silverflagon]

This looks very interesting. It would be weird if this new game involved dragoons and lances..

I find it funny that a new game is underway when the mac version of Aquaria hasn't been released. Alec is really full of inspiration!

Hm, when will a forum be open for this new company?

Why would it need a new forum, why can't it have a few sub-boards here on this one?

[Alec]

Why would it need a new forum, why can't it have a few sub-boards here on this one?

Its a separate company, and it will have its own space to do its own thing.

I was actually considering for a time calling the company "Bit Blot North" and having it strongly tied to Bit Blot, but I don't think that's very fair to the other team members. It also would have limited the potential for growth and freedom.

Bit Blot is for when Derek and I do projects together.

Infinite Ammo is for when Katie, Chris, Ian and I get awesome. I'm also thinking of making it a home for my personal projects, since the other IA folks will probably be helping me out on those in various ways.

[Derek]

Heya!

Guys, I'd be sad if I didn't think there'd ever be an Aquaria 2... I've grown pretty fond of Naija, and wouldn't want to leave her hanging!

Also, Aquaria's development was, in all honesty, one of the most exciting and life-changing experiences I've ever had.  And Alec is one talented and dedicated guy (one in a million), so it really was an honor to be able to work with him on such a big project and see it through.  I can't think of anyone else I could have pulled off a game like that with.  No, not even John Romero.

Plus we had some pretty great times together, like watching Super Mario Bros.: the Movie at my parents' place.

But yeah, toward the end it was also becoming very stressful for me for a lot of reasons, and I realized that if I didn't take a few steps back, then I could see all the good stuff starting to get overshadowed by the bad... and that would truly be the tragic tragedy of all tragedies for me.

I really believe this is the right thing for us right now.  And good things are coming out of it - like Infinite Ammo!  Like Alec said, it's tough working online all the time, and I know he's been dreaming about going into an office every day to work on games... now it's totally happening!  With an ALL CANADIAN TEAM, no less!  It's really exciting to see him make this all happen.

As for me, I've always wanted to have my own comic published, so I'm excited about that.  And yeah, TIGSource and the indie game community as a whole is really important to me, so I've been working hard to keep it flourishing.  And OF COURSE I'm tinkering with some new game ideas... how could I not?

If and when it feels right to work on the next part of the Aquaria story, Alec and I will both be there, totally... and I think the experiences we're having now will make us (and the game) all the better for it.  In the meantime, you can look forward to the Mac version, the new patch, the soundtrack, and who knows what else!  I'm also currently working on the next installment of the ongoing Aquaria development reflections, so look out for that!  Bit Blot ain't going anywhere.

[Glamador]

Good to know Derek, very good to know.  I just hope Alec isn't too busy with his new friends to work on Aquaria when the time comes.

[Alec]

Good to know Derek, very good to know.  I just hope Alec isn't too busy with his new friends to work on Aquaria when the time comes.

Dude, I'm around and waiting to work on stuff all the time. That's why I end up posting here so much.

I've been really frustrated by how slow things end up progressing with Bit Blot now that Derek is busy with other things, so this way we can both do what we want, and if we want to work on another project together, we'll both be down.

Its like having kids... you don't love one more than the other. Bit Blot and Infinite Ammo for life, baby.

[silverflagon]

Hi Derek It's good to see you back here even if it's just for a flying visit

The rest from working together is good, it's just what The Beatles and many other great teams should of done and didn't, and it's the reason for their break up when it happened. They were just stuck in eachother's company 24 hours a day for months and years, so it's no wonder they broke up, the only wonder was that they didn't break up sooner.

In other words do get back together soon but only as soon as you feel is right we will be patient because we have got to be

[Derek]

Haha, thanks silverflagon!  I really appreciate your understanding.

I'm very grateful to the people who play and enjoy Aquaria - you guys are a strong positive force in my life.

[Hiro]

*Thinks positive thoughts*

Feel it! You deserve it! 

[Nightmareshadow]

Phew!

Glad to know that Bit Blot and Aquaria aren't going anywhere.   Scared me there for a bit.  I think all in all it's a good thing, this step back between Alec and Derek...don't think even for a second though that I'm giving up on an Aquaria sequel, and I'm glad you guys aren't giving up either.

 Just take all the time you need and have as much fun making it as we had playing it.  We'll be waiting.

Glad to know that you two are still friends as well Alec and Derek.  It would stink to lose a good friend who you've worked with over a little downtime. 

Can't wait to see what you guys are going to come up with next.  We're all waiting to see what Alec and Derek, the gods of indie games, are coming up with next.

[ZealousD]

I can't think of anyone else I could have pulled off a game like that with.  No, not even John Romero.

Probably all he would have done is make you his bitch!

[silverflagon]

I can't think of anyone else I could have pulled off a game like that with.  No, not even John Romero.

Probably all he would have done is make you his bitch!

lol

[Derek]

I can't think of anyone else I could have pulled off a game like that with.  No, not even John Romero.

Probably all he would have done is make you his bitch!

*swoon*

[Hiro]

Lol.

Doom FTW.