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Dragons Lair is considered a legendary title in video game history‚ but Brain Dead 13‚ while not nearly as iconic was a blast in its own way and a title that fans of animated FMV games will totally enjoy.The games developer‚ David Quesnelle admits the arcade scene of the 70s and 80s had an effect on him as a developer. That simple twitch-inspired gameplay that powered Dragons Lair is absolutely fuel for the Braindead 13 formula. Released on the Atari Jaguar‚ 3DO‚ DOS‚ Sega Saturn and Sony PlayStation‚ where it sold 20‚000 copies‚Brain Dead 13was a different type of animal than Dragons Lair‚ in spite of several similarities. This time‚ theres no Dirk the Daring as the hero. This time‚ theres Lance‚ the worlds hippest computer repair guru. Summoned to the castle of the disembodied brain‚ Dr. Nero Neurosis‚ you learn of the Doctors master plan. Along the way‚ youll meet several of the doctors allies‚ Moose‚ Vivi and the games most fiercest baddie‚ Fritz‚ the half-human half-pet of the games antagonist‚ Dr. Neurosis. Its here where the game truly separates itself fromDragons Lairas Fritzs bloodthirsty antics give the game a far different tone.Despite mirroring the Dragons Lair gameplay formula‚ Quesnelle leaned more on his animation skills during the cycle because thats where his skill set resided. As a result‚ you might even say BD13 featured better visuals than the iconic Dragons Lair.Yes I was a gamer‚ but the games I had access to isPongand arcade games of the 80s‚ not near the gaming they have now‚ Quesnelle said. I worked at Nelvana and other studios as an Animation designer‚ animator‚ storyboard artist‚ layout. I also was into computers and programming. I was a terrible programmer‚ but I could talk with programmers to bridge the artist and programmer gap. I was Producer‚ Director‚ one of the game designers‚ one of the animation designers. I even got to animate on it.Not ironically enough‚ the games development cycle felt very much like the creation of animated film. As Ricardo (Durante) produced the fantastic complicated story boards‚ each decision point could have up to five choices so Patty the production manager would pin the boards up on the walls thru out the studio‚ Quesnelle said. She came up with a system that allowed us to visually play the game on the walls without having to wait to program it. So if we wanted to play the game we just needed to go to the wall and play.With all of this responsibility and the animation-heavy design could have easily made the games development cycle a hectic one for anyone‚ but Quesnelle remembers it as a creative time in spite of the game being delayed a few times. As a result‚ the team was forced to cut parts of the game that could have made for a far deeper animated experience. We had way more death and resurrection scenes planned but ran out of time‚ Quesnelle said. The game engine was based on the Dragons Lair engine with the intent to update the wait time‚ so we planned the boards and wait time very short to upload the user decision within one second‚ but a decision was not to put money into the update‚ so half way through storyboard‚ we had to add extra cycle animation between decisions to compensate for the longer wait time. Thats why Lance is always cycling looking left and right at every decision time to add a few seconds cycle for player to make button choice.While they werent able to put everything they wanted into the final product‚ Quesnelle is still happy with all the little odds and ends he was able to sneak in to make the game stand out. For many how play they game‚ they are some of Braindead 13s most memorable moments. Since you would be seeing the same scenes over and over again we added as much easter eggs in the background as we could‚ like the Ark of the covenant and lots of crazy things so look closely or freeze frame it‚ Quesnelle said. That includes fast animated stuff like the props that fall out of Fritzs vest as he falls down the fighting stairway at near the end of the game.Although it sold just 20‚000 copies on the PlayStation (according to Quesnelle‚ the game had trouble selling in Japan because Lance only had three fingers) the game was far from a failure. WhileDragons Lairwas a huge hit in arcades and consoles‚ by the time the PlayStation was in millions of homes‚ the control your own animated film genre had simply run its course. Gamers by 1995 wanted titles likeTekkenandRidge Racer. While painstakingly animated and polished‚ a game the likes ofBraindead 13just had a different audience. Regardless‚ the work taught Quesnelle plenty and even opened up other amazing opportunities in his career. Trust your crew and give them time and room to grow‚ Quesnelle said. After Readysoft was sold to a large game company many of theBraindeadcrew ended up working at Disney like myself and enjoyed working with them and other fantastic artists at Disney.The post How Dragons Lair Gave Birth to Brain Dead 13 appeared first on Old School Gamer Magazine.

April 5‚ 20243 Ways To Walk Your Morning Blues Away With JesusBONNIE GRAYLee en espaol";Are you tired? Worn out? ... Come to me. Get away with me and you';ll recover your life. I';ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me-watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace ..."; Matthew 11:28-30 (MSG)Early one morning‚ I woke up preoccupied. With a long to-do list and a stressful work deadline looming‚ I couldn';t figure out how I was going to get everything done. As I made coffee‚ I tried engineering my day like a game of Tetris - optimizing every minute.My heart sank. There wasn';t much space to breathe. Looking outside at the sunny‚ blue skies‚ I saw beauty but didn';t feel it. Instead‚ I felt weary. Have you ever had a morning like that? The day is still young‚ but you already feel weighed down and tired‚ held captive by worry.When I later returned to the coffeepot after getting dressed‚ can you imagine how bewildered I felt to find it full of clear water? I had put in the filter and filled the tank‚ but I was so preoccupied I forgot the most important thing: coffee grounds!As I made another pot‚ scriptures surfaced in my heart:";Are you tired? Worn out? ... Come to me. Get away with me and you';ll recover your life. I';ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me-watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace ..."; (Matthew 11:28-30).Jesus'; words felt like a comforting hand on my shoulder. The phrase ";walk with me"; in the Message paraphrase captured my attention. Jesus invites us to spend time with Him and rest from the burdens we carry. The metaphor of taking a walk‚ hand in hand‚ implies an intimate‚ one-on-one reconnecting of hearts away from distractions.How do you enjoy spending time with Jesus in your faith-walk?Here are three of my favorite ways you can borrow today:1. Listen to a worship song.Songs give us a simple way to practice the presence of God‚ calling us back to Him. Music can bring calm and comfort - put on a favorite worship song‚ and let God whisper words of love to you.2. Journal a prayer based on God';s Word. Just one loving word from God brings light into your day. As you slow down to read and reflect on Scripture‚ respond by journaling a prayer. Studies show 10 minutes of journaling can lower anxiety and improve mood.3. Spend time outside reveling in God';s creation. When we hear birds sing‚ see trees bud‚ or take a walk in fresh air‚ we often feel refreshed with God';s loving presence. Studies show 10 minutes spent in nature can ease feelings of anxiety and sadness.We can orchestrate the most optimized life and high-output schedule‚ but without time to rest‚ we don';t have peace or joy. We were created to walk in wellness with Jesus. So lets take the time to enjoy what helps reconnect our hearts to His.Sometimes we can walk our morning blues away simply by spending time with our loving Savior - and any day is a good day to start. Jesus will take care of us every day.Jesus‚ help me live out my faith-walk in wellness‚ renewed with Your peace‚ today. In Jesus'; Name‚ Amen.OUR FAVORITE THINGSIf you find yourself growing weary in doing good works‚ wondering if your prayers are just hitting the ceiling‚ or sometimes questioning if living out your faith in Jesus is really worth it ... our new study is for you ... Am I Doing This Right? How To Live Out Your Faith Through the Wisdom Found in James. This study starts on April 8 in the free First 5 mobile app. Click here to order your digital study guide!Feeling weary? Walk in wellness with Jesus and leave behind stress‚ worry and anxiety with this FREE Devotional Quick ... Guide. Click here to enjoy ... ";Five Important Questions to Declutter Your Home and Heart"; by soul care mentor and bestselling author Bonnie Gray. Find peace in daily challenges based on soul care‚ Scripture and science.ENGAGETake Bonnie';s free ";Soul Care Quiz"; - your personal wellness assessment - to learn what type of care you';re missing most and how to flourish with God';s peace and joy in your life! You can also follow Bonnie on Instagram or Facebook.FOR DEEPER STUDYPhilippians 1:6‚ ";being confident of this‚ that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus"; (NIV).Isaiah 40:31‚ ";but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary‚ they will walk and not be faint"; (NIV).What helps you to find wellness in your faith-walk with Jesus? Share with us in the comments! 2024 by Bonnie Gray. All rights reserved.Proverbs 31 MinistriesP.O. Box 3189 Matthews‚ NC 28106 www.Proverbs31.orgThe post 3 Ways To Walk Your Morning Blues Away With Jesus Encouragement for Today April 5‚ 2024 appeared first on GodUpdates.

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