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The following steps are a general guide on how to install my games. Some games might be slightly different but nonetheless the information below is sufficient.
a. Requirements
My games will run on any windows based system, i.e., 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003/VISTA/SEVEN. Although they were extensively tested and designed in XP on a 1800mhz with 256ram system, I've played them on Windows Seven and other operating systems just fine. For best performance and results, you should use an XP system, or use XP Compatibility Mode.
My games will run on low end systems, but may be choppy or take a while to load. It is recommended that you have 500mhz with 32mb ram, and about 20mb drive space. There are really no minimum requirements, I'm sure they'll run on a 100mhz with 8mb ram computer, whether you want to is another decision. For sound effects and background music, you will need a sound card that also supports midi.
All my games up to and including Demon's Mantra II must have the Visual Basic 6 Runtime on your computer to work, usually it is preinstalled, but if you don't have it, you can download it from Microsoft. To see if you have it or not, do a search for msvbvm60.dll, it is usually found in your windows/system32 directory. All my new games will require the .NET Framework runtime, also available from Microsoft.
You will need to also have the latest version of the Microsoft's Windows Installer if you are using the installer version of any of my games, which is also available from Microsoft. Be careful and sure to download the right version for your system!
b. How To Install
If you are using the installer version, simply run the file you downloaded. The setup should start automatically. If you get some kind of error message about a .msi file, a missing file, or the setup does not start, you will need to install the Microsoft Windows Installer first. Simply walk through the steps and follow the on screen instructions. It will also create a program group under the start menu, so just click on the icon when its done to start the game. A reboot may be required but is rare.
If you are using the non installer version, simply extract the files where you want to put the game. No shortcuts will be made therefore you will have to run everything manually. The non installer version does not include essential files that are required the game, therefore, if you get an error about a missing OCX or DLL file, you will need to use the installer.
c. How To Uninstall
If there is no icon to click on to uninstall the program, you will have to do it manually. To do this (if you used the installer), go to your control panel (Start---> Settings---> Control Panel). Then double click on add/remove programs. Find the name of the game, "The Demon's Mantra II" , for example, in the list, and click the button to remove it. Your saved games and configuration files will have to be removed manually by deleting the directory from your computer as the installer will not delete these files. If you uninstall, then reinstall, everything will still be there.
Frosty The Desktop Buddy 1.0.0
This is one of my first games. It runs on your desktop and says random things to you as you use your computer. Its also fully customizable (the graphics, the sounds, what he says). It also has a magic 8 ball feature. Warning: It has some bad language.
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These are the latest builds for the Chicken Fighters 2012. You must have the Microsoft .NET framework 4.0 installed otherwise you will get an error!
Remember the game isnt done, and I dont plan to finish it. I've released the source code if anybody wants to work on it or learn how I used to program years ago.
From time to time I will post the latest information on builds at the following link. Please post comments and bug finds here a
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This is the non-installer file for The Demon's Mantra II. It includes all files necessary to only to run the game. We recommend using the installer instead, but we know some people like a clean install. In this case, just simply extract these files, then run the executable. In most cases, the game should work. However, if it asks for a missing file, try the installer version instead. See the download section for more related downloads. (If you wish to see what was modified in previous versions, look at the other installer download).
Note: Installer version is the old version of the game. We will update the installer another day. If you want the new game, please use the installer and install, then download the new version. Play the new version and not the old version.
~~~~ 1.04 (Special Fan Appreciation Update) ~~~~
Additions / Modifications
-Fixed bug where skipping the intro screen starting a new game played the intro music instead of overworld music
-Removed resolution change and all code and file references
-Removed all code and file references for unlock key (no key needed since 1.03)
-Added new enemies that will appear in random areas based on difficulty
Zombie
Samurai
Succubus
Ape
Bat
Slime
Troll
Harpy
Dwarf
Tiger
-Sync'd some minor discrepancies between some enemy stats and what I intended them to be, so some might be a tiny bit harder now and some are a tiny bit easier now
-Raised the maximum level from 32 to 40, the later levels require much more experience, this is done to be more of a reward for players who want to keep playing
-Added flashing indicator to show where hero is when viewing map
-Added 3 new armors: Demon Bracers, Demon Helmet, Demon Plate
-Minor changes to battle screen
-Fixed bug where fleeing only used main Hero Dexterity for both values in formula instead of using Hero and Side Hero
-Fixed bug where using a berry did not reset the battle options during a fight
-Lowered price to open a hero shop from 500 to 400, and weapon shop from 1000 to 500
-Fixed bug where blocking was not calculated correctly causing blocks to happen very rarely, oops!
-You can now sell items! The Buy Item in shop in Galen has been turned into a Sell Item shop. The only one.
-Fixed all the spelling and grammar typos I could find throughout the game
-Fixed bug where "getting a room" at inn healed 150 instead 125HP for hero
-Fixed bug where Ryu was assigned a lesser weapon and would do less damage when special ability was used
-Fixed bug where Ryu could, but very unlikely, cause 0 or negative amount of damage
-Fixed issues with casting the Holy spell in battle: Chi's holy spell did one thing, the help file said another, and the hero did something else, all doing different damage and returning back different HP. So now, the Holy spell does 10-15 to ALL enemies, and only returns 20% back to the person casting the spell, and everything is sync'd
-Made Chi much weaker (less wisdom and strength) to balance the game since Holy heals more now to him
-Some of the later enemies give more rubies and experience
-Full plate and helmet costs 200 less rubies
-Mythical helmet costs 100 less rubies
-Fixed a bug where you couldn't buy the Helmet if you didn't have one already in Rose
-Updated the help file with some typos
-Fixed bugs where when both heroes casted Vigor and Protect it would not be cumulative
-Lowered Dragon Blade by 500 rubies
-Fixed bug where Ruby Amulet only gave +25% more gold instead of +50%
-Fixed bug where Ryu and Darwin would use the wrong weapon as their special ability damage causing less damage towards end of game when they have better equipment
-Fixed bug where Rob's amulet only returned 10% back in mp when enemy used special attack instead of 25%
-Grandma and Grandpa quest now gives 5000 rubies instead of 1500, also, this quest may not be completed until after 50% of the game now
-Lightning spell costs 6mp instead of 7mp now
-Herbs costs 6 rubies instead of 8 now
-Fixed a bug where boost wasn't being calculated correctly and could penalize you if you had low wisdom
-Boost now gives Wis / 5 % instead of Wis / 10 % speed
-Demon amulet now gives its bonus to attacks when transformed
-Other very minor improvements!
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This is the installer file for The Demon's Mantra II. It includes all files necessary to install the game in a simple setup file. The installer will also create an application folder in Windows to easily run the program. You can also uninstall the application at a later time. See the download section for more related downloads.
Note: This is not the latest version! Please use the ZIPPED first. If it doesnt work use this. Use this ONLY if you need to install special audio files on your computer to get the game to work. You can 1) Install this but dont play it. 2) Download the ZIPPED version and use it instead.
~~~~Version 1.03 FINAL~~~~
Additions / Modifications
-Nothing, just made it FINAL, meaning the game is done so there wont be anymore updates.
~~~~Version 1.02~~~~
Additions / Modifications
-Modified the key/code algorithm to work on computers with foreign language encoding (other than English)
-Version 1.01 codes are not compatible with 1.02 codes
-Also optimized the game code a bit, very minor stuff
~~~~Version 1.01~~~~
Additions / Modifications
-Skeleton now gives 12 rubies instead of 10
-Medusa now gives 12 rubies instead of 10
-Chimera now gives 10 rubies instead of 8
-Side hero bow damage up to 2-8 from 2-7
-Side hero Chi has more wisdom
-Side hero Chi's holy spell recovers 20% hp instead of 10%
-Dragon plate now costs 1500 from 2000 rubies
-Giant Tree now gives 25 rubies instead of 10
-All amulets at the Hero Shop now cost 400 instead of 1000 rubies
-Mythical plate now costs 3000 instead of 3500 rubies
-The Hero Shop can now be built before the Weapon shop in the orphanage, and earlier in the game
-The highest level in the game is now 32 instead of 30
-Side hero Sonia has more wisdom
-Black dragon now gives 36 exp instead of 35
-Demon now gives 40 exp instead of 38
-Transform spell now does 10-25 damage instead of 10-30
Major Bugs
-Fixed bug that wouldnt let you build an Inn at the orphanage (takes effect in new game)
-Fixed bug where the fight background wouldnt show up on the field mountain cave tile
-Fixed bug where the fight background wouldnt show up on a switch tile
-Fixed bug where you cant leave town after getting Ruby amulet
Minor Bugs
-Volcano text on map now displays over the Volcano correctly
-Background music now changes to cave music at point 175 / 138 on first map
-Fixed passageway that was blocked at point 20 / 110 where a chest was in Volcano (takes effect in new game)
-Background music now changes when you get on the boat to Galen from Hometown
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This is the file for The Demon's Mantra I. It includes all files necessary to only to run the game. We recommend using the installer, but we know some people like a clean install. In this case, just simply extract these files, then run the executable. In most cases, the game should work. However, if it asks for a missing file, try the installer version instead. See the download section for more related downloads.
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PLEASE NOTE: Some antiviruses think the EXE file is a "hacking" tool. This is NOT true! I dont write any malicious code.
Version 1.03
-Bug Fix: Regen ability now stops if you use it then run out of behavior next turn
-Bug Fix: You can now successfully save a game in the save editor (bug occurred in 1.02)
-Bug Fix: When starting a new game, if you choose the desert, town music will not play
-Bug Fix: Closing the map editor screen now doesn't exit the entire game
-Fixed numerous text color problems where they were grayish instead of dark black
-Bug Fix: Talo's face picture is now transparent
-Added code to clean up fights when over so it wont stay in memory and keep running
-Modified the inside building tiles so its more realistic
-Hotkeys can now be used on map to access status/save/options/area screens
-Reduced cost to heal chickens by about 15%
-Added sound when you slaughter chicken
-Chicken/Trainer stat calculator now built into the game title screen
-Slaughtering chickens with high rank now gives you more money
-Web Board now points to the new domain and server
-Some other minor modifications not worth mentioning
-Multiplayer
-You can now specify a port number instead of the default so you can get past firewalls
-Put code to close the TCP/IP connection when an error occurs to prevent problems and clean up memory
-When you send chat it will show up and remain in the chat box
-Added code so that if ANY error occurs during the fight, it will disconnect
-Bug Fix: Finally found that bug that caused the client to freeze up when the battle started
Version 1.02
-Web Board now stops the browser when you exit
-Web Board now points to the new chat room
-Map editor now included in game from title screen and not a separate file
-Nina's walk tiles changed
-Added clouds with on/off option for slower computers
-Bug Fix: Border now draws all the way on the map
-Removed the map speed debug redraw option since its not useful anymore
-Lowered the exp needed to gain high levels for the hard to train chickens by a little
-Added minimize button on map
-Snacks are now $5 instead of $10
-Bug Fix: You now get the correct exp for beating the town tournament
-There is now a warp between the tournament building and inn
-Tons of code optimization, cleanups
-Some other minor modifications
-Multiplayer
-Removed the version check, found it not useful at all since invalid versions will cause an error anyway
-Use default taunts option now works correctly
-New feature, during battles you can now click a button to give up
Version 1.01
-Added four more tournaments to arcade mode: Hills, Bridge, Wasteland, Ruins
-Added auto taunt option so you dont have to manually do it
-Added kitty to arcade mode (it is basically the custom character until you change it)
-Added some cool looking icons for attack choices in battles
-Included a stat calculator so you can easily figure out chicken stats
-New character added: Nina
-You now cannot walk on the black tiles anymore
-Added block/defend sound effect
-Added regen sound effect
-Town tournament now gives 100 experience, and 100 cash
-Bug Fix: Volcano tournament now gives you money! Whoops, my bad!
-Bug Fix: End of BorderDraw bugs?
-Face graphics are now better quality and use up less memory
-Lowered the exp needed by a little for gaining higher levels/ranks
-Balance Change: Regen now costs 18 behavior points instead of 16
-You can now create a custom character for arcade mode:
-Create your own face
-Create your own character graphics
-Customize the name
-The custom character will not have a strength or weakness, and will have the Command ability
-Multiplayer
-Game will now check to make sure both players are running compatible versions
-Better error control in some areas, the game will end if its critical
-Use Only Default Taunts option now available
-Bug Fix: Lag warning message now doesn't always appear at the start of a game
-Rank 10 is now the default chicken rank instead of rank 4
-Added rank 20 option, this will make your chicken very powerful!
-Bug Fix: If you taunt and the opponent is not connected, game will not crash, an error will appear instead
-Bug Fix: Cannot show modal crash hopefully fixed
-Added chat!
-Some other code cleanups, minor bug fixes, optimizations, and modifications
This is the non-installer file for Chicken Fighters 2000. It includes all files necessary to only to run the game. We recommend using the installer instead, but we know some people like a clean install. In this case, just simply extract these files, then run the executable. In most cases, the game should work. However, if it asks for a missing file, try the installer version instead. See the download section for more related downloads. All source code is also included.
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Chicken Fighters 2000 was never intended to be multiplayer. However, using this patch you can now play other users! To use the patch, just copy the exe file into the same directory you installed the game. One person must act as a server and the other as a client. It has a few bugs though. All the source code is included.
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I love final fantasy. So I changed all the music to final fantasy music. Just copy this zip over in the midi folder and hear the best tunes!
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Most my games' source code are available if you do a small donation. Any donation of $5 of above and you can request the source code for any of my games. Includes graphics, sounds, music, and even installer packages. Great to learn or if you want to modify my game for fun. You're welcome to use my code for commercial use, just not the game names or anything similar, it must be changed. Please respect all copyright owners.
The Demon's Mantra I
The Demon's Mantra II
Chicken Fighters 2000
Chicken Fighters 2k2
Moonblade
Frosty The Buddy
Emerald Storm
Welcome! We are a gaming company dedicated to the hobby of making old school video games. We create game genres like Adventure and Role Playing Games on the Windows platform for all ages. Are you tired of dull boring story lines? Did you grow up in the 8-bit age playing games like Final Fantasy and Dragon Warrior on the Nintendo, or Realms of Arkania on DOS? Wish you could go back a decade a two when real games were made? Well you came to the right place! We do too, and we're doing something about it. Please check out our games and enjoy them as much as we do.
Android Applications and Games. Includes: Frosty The Buddy, and Chicken Fighters
Adventure / Role Playing Game created in Visual Basic. Control your hero, gain levels, fight monsters, buy items and weapons, and find treasures on a top down map similar to Dragon Warrior. Different difficulties of play, cut scenes, quests, great storyline, and hours of play. Map editor, save editor, and help guide is included! Battle your way and customize your player's stats and spells to find the reason why the Demons have attacked, with the help of the Rogues, and Zephyrs. (Games: The Demon's Mantra, The Demon's Mantra II)
Chicken Fighters is a game where you raise a virtual chicken in an Adventure / Role Playing Game way. It is similar to Pokemon. Catch them, buy them weapons, gain experience, use spells and items, upgrade their stats, select a special trainer, and enter tournaments to win. This game is also multiplayer with one other person over TCP/IP. (Games: Chicken Fighters 2000, Chicken Fighters 2k2, Chicken Fighters 2k12).
When I grew up I found this awesome game called "Star Trail" from the Realms of Arkania series. It was for DOS and I still play it now and then. It is my favorite game of all time. I've played it so much in fact I created this help document and page for those who want to play. I recommend this game, so try it out, its old but so much fun.
Learning how to program I was always thankful for all the free code out there. As a thank you and to help others, I am offering some of my code for free. Yes, now you can get the source for some of my games, customize them, learn, and get better. The code is Visual Basic 6 and .NET 2008. You may use it as you like, just as long as you give me credit. To download free source code visit the Downloads Section.
My friend thought it would be funny to make a comic and name it after me. Its about this shrimp loving guy who gets magical powers and from a shrimp cup of noodles. We also turned it into a game. This concept game created in Visual Basic .NET to help me learn .NET. It mimics River City Ransom and Double Dragon with that RPGish feel. Gain levels, buy items, and increase your fighting skills as you advance through the game. The game consists of several areas.
IssaSoft has fans? I thought he was just some guy in a garage making crappy games! Nope! Here is fan art submitted by fans of my games. If you want to submit something just send me an email.
Moonblade is my next generation RPG to be written in .NET. It will be very similar to Final Fantasy where you can choose character types and even heroes. Currently I have the map editor completed and a basic character walking around the map. It will follow the Demon's Mantra universe. No estimated time of completion but check back for updates. I will post builds as they are made. It may or may not be multiplayer, depends on how difficult.
While you're here, why dont you read some jokes? Theres blonde jokes, yo mama jokes, what ifs, and others. Minus well if you have time.
