Stick Control is a tower defense game that is based on Stick Online. A lone blob seeks revenge on Noob Town for treating him poorly. He rises up an army of monsters to destroy the legendary village. You must defend Noob Town from the large army using an unlimited supply of snowballs and your own stick figure army.
Download Link: http://www.box.net/shared/3j96roge4d
Update Info:
Version 1.0
First full release
10 new stages
3 new units
4 new monsters
Stat changes to some units and monsters
Sandbox mode added
Music files now play externally
Other bug fixes and improvements
BETA 3.1
Music track changed
Lowered the health of Priest and Wizard
BETA 3
5 new stages (15 total)
3 new units (7 total)
3 new monsters (11 total)
New projectile upgrade available in shop after stage 10
Saving system added (can only load saved file after losing at the moment)
Information on Full Screen mode and Noob Town added.
Shop bug fixed
Removed Big Blob from Stage 9
Lowered Bandit Assassin's health
BETA 2.1
Major stat changes in all units and most monsters
Fighter and Rock Demon's range shortened
Rock Beast's projectile modified
You can now hold the mouse button to keep throwing snowballs
Added Attack Length to the list of stats given for each unit and monster
BETA 2
First Public Release
10 stages total
4 units total
8 monsters total
Wow this tower defense type of games have taken off. First one i have played was posted on a so forums by Scotti.
also:
Quote from: http://www.stick-online.com/boards/index.php?topic=319.0However, this section is not meant for the advertisement and or promotion of your own (or friends) games and or personal projects.
I don't know if that apples to this section but i guess we will find out.
Quote from: ARTgames on April 13, 2010, 07:36:59 PM
Wow this tower defense type of games have taken off. First one i have played was posted on a so forums by Scotti.
also:
Quote from: http://www.stick-online.com/boards/index.php?topic=319.0However, this section is not meant for the advertisement and or promotion of your own (or friends) games and or personal projects.
I don't know if that apples to this section but i guess we will find out.
Yeah, I think this is more fitted for the Media section since this is a fan-game.
Anyway, @Art: Tower Defense games have always been popular. Starcraft and Warcraft III were the birthplace for them.
Why is it such a large file?
Cause it was used with gm7.
And I made the 8bit graphics if anyone was wondering. (I am sure you weren't though)
This is a pretty solid game.
Good job.
Wow, this game is awesome. But one thing, the rock beast is almost impossible to kill because I run out of money. And I can't save my money because I need to use my units to take out the previous wave. >:(
Quote from: God-I-Suck on April 14, 2010, 09:37:50 PM
Wow, this game is awesome. But one thing, the rock beast is almost impossible to kill because I run out of money. And I can't save my money because I need to use my units to take out the previous wave. >:(
Yeah I lost at the RB as well.
I think if you kill as many blobs as you can without using units, perhaps at the expense of some of your health, you can kill the RB.
Do you have no money when you get to the RB, or do you have plenty of money but you don't have enough to make enough units to kill it?
It's an ok game but i got stupid and spent all money on ninja units and ended up losing somehow because didn't get enough money back :(
Just beat the rock beast. First play through. Went in with 400 gold, when he died I had 300.
I can't get it to run... after the initial messages, it just turns black. :/
@Cactuscat222: Runs fine for me.
@Everyone: If you enter the Rock Beast Stage with at least 200 gold, you can defeat it. Try to use snowballs often to save gold.
Surviving the Bandit Assassin is impossible.
The round before, with both rock beast and BBB eats all of your resources, there is too much to quickly, and you can't use snowballs effectivly. Because of this we have to dispatch alot of units to deal with the small group of two RB's and a BBE. Thus we go into the first round with a BA with less than 100 gold. I play as conservativly as can be, but it doesen't seem possible.
Curious, does speed play a part in attack speed? As in, ninja would be doing the most damage because of high speed + high attack?
I don't remember putting Rock Beasts into Stage 9. You talking about the 4 Rock Demons that spawn before the Big Blob? Also, I'll go ahead and add some bunnies to the start of Stage 10 (Bandit Assassin) to solve the low resources problem.
EDIT: Also forgot to add that the Big Blob at the end of Round 9 gives you 50 gold when you kill it.
I was overwhelmed in stage 2. There's a BBB?
Quote from: Jackabomb on April 14, 2010, 11:36:14 PM
I was overwhelmed in stage 2. There's a BBB?
There is a BBB in Stage 3 and also one at the end of Stage 9. And how did you lose in Stage 2? You actually have to TRY to lose in order to lose in Stage 2.
I've managed to get past the ninja assassin, but sadly, i can't go any further after that. Dude, this game is awesome, I love the simplicity and art. Can't wait to see the finished project! All new units and monsters. (:
Am I the only one having problems shooting stuff with snow balls :{?
Quote from: xgamer on April 15, 2010, 10:15:18 PM
Am I the only one having problems shooting stuff with snow balls :{?
What problem? Cause the speed of snowballs is bad when you throw it far away but good up close also it's not that powerful.
Quote from: Forum on April 15, 2010, 10:22:23 PM
Quote from: xgamer on April 15, 2010, 10:15:18 PM
Am I the only one having problems shooting stuff with snow balls :{?
What problem? Cause the speed of snowballs is bad when you throw it far away but good up close also it's not that powerful.
OH, I thought the snowballs werent doing anything/hitting xD
Quote from: xgamer on April 15, 2010, 10:25:35 PM
Quote from: Forum on April 15, 2010, 10:22:23 PM
Quote from: xgamer on April 15, 2010, 10:15:18 PM
Am I the only one having problems shooting stuff with snow balls :{?
What problem? Cause the speed of snowballs is bad when you throw it far away but good up close also it's not that powerful.
OH, I thought the snowballs werent doing anything/hitting xD
Lol yea.. 11Clock you gotta increase power a little.
Quote from: Forum on April 15, 2010, 10:34:01 PM
Quote from: xgamer on April 15, 2010, 10:25:35 PM
Quote from: Forum on April 15, 2010, 10:22:23 PM
Quote from: xgamer on April 15, 2010, 10:15:18 PM
Am I the only one having problems shooting stuff with snow balls :{?
What problem? Cause the speed of snowballs is bad when you throw it far away but good up close also it's not that powerful.
OH, I thought the snowballs werent doing anything/hitting xD
Lol yea.. 11Clock you gotta increase power a little.
And a little "hit" spirte XP
Just beat the rock monster thing boss. I'm finding ninjas usless.
This is really great, good job on this 11!
Just beat it, great game.
Quote from: xgamer on April 15, 2010, 10:34:50 PM
Quote from: Forum on April 15, 2010, 10:34:01 PM
Quote from: xgamer on April 15, 2010, 10:25:35 PM
Quote from: Forum on April 15, 2010, 10:22:23 PM
Quote from: xgamer on April 15, 2010, 10:15:18 PM
Am I the only one having problems shooting stuff with snow balls :{?
What problem? Cause the speed of snowballs is bad when you throw it far away but good up close also it's not that powerful.
OH, I thought the snowballs werent doing anything/hitting xD
Lol yea.. 11Clock you gotta increase power a little.
And a little "hit" spirte XP
Just beat the rock monster thing boss. I'm finding ninjas usless.
Are you crazy? They are the best unit!
Quote from: Seifer on April 15, 2010, 11:00:17 PM
Quote from: xgamer on April 15, 2010, 10:34:50 PM
Quote from: Forum on April 15, 2010, 10:34:01 PM
Quote from: xgamer on April 15, 2010, 10:25:35 PM
Quote from: Forum on April 15, 2010, 10:22:23 PM
Quote from: xgamer on April 15, 2010, 10:15:18 PM
Am I the only one having problems shooting stuff with snow balls :{?
What problem? Cause the speed of snowballs is bad when you throw it far away but good up close also it's not that powerful.
OH, I thought the snowballs werent doing anything/hitting xD
Lol yea.. 11Clock you gotta increase power a little.
And a little "hit" spirte XP
Just beat the rock monster thing boss. I'm finding ninjas usless.
Are you crazy? They are the best unit!
I found them usless.
I beat the game without using them.
Their not cheap.
I love ninjas. They can TAKE DOWN RD very easily.
QuoteI love the simplicity and art
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Pretty fun. One thing I think would help is if you hold the mouse button down it should fire a snowball automatically. As soon as the one on the screen is destroyed, it should shoot out another if the mouse is held.
Quote from: Lingus on April 16, 2010, 02:37:41 PM
Pretty fun. One thing I think would help is if you hold the mouse button down it should fire a snowball automatically. As soon as the one on the screen is destroyed, it should shoot out another if the mouse is held.
I'll consider this.
I think I'm the first one to actually make a SO fan-game that doesn't fail. :)
Tell me, does speed effect attack speed?
Quote from: Seifer on April 16, 2010, 04:28:07 PM
Tell me, does speed effect attack speed?
It normally does. Mostly movement speed, though.
Very great game. I liked it. Only thing I found it too easy. I ran through it at my first try with 300+ gold left.
fog it all depends on play style. Many people here had trouble when you went through it easily.
Same goes for seifer. He likes using ninjas when xgamer didliked them.
I beat it first time too. The snowballs need to be sped up or a new weapon for you yourself would be nice. Near the end you start to rely too much on your units. Some projectile upgrades would REALLY make the game a lot better. Maybe throwable hatchets or candy canes.
Also, I want to see some hammerwielders in there too, with actual knockback. That can really help out when you have a packed up gang of rock demons a few pixels away from tearing up your house and about 100 gold to spare.
Unit suggestions : Dragoons, hammers.
Projectiles:c Arrows, Blobs, and exploding bunnys.
@snakeman- I dont know about candy canes. There isn't really a sprite pallet that contains red and white, blue and white, or green and white. The closest thing is the house brown color and white.
-Throwable hatchets sounds nice. Though there will indeed be a better snowball soon.
@xgamer- Arrows- not quite SO related, idk what clock thinks though.
Blobs- *spoiler* an other unit can summon them much later. Exploding bunnies- Clock was sad at just the bunny death (one of my favorite deaths bwahaha) and if this was a regular thing I am sure not just clock but some other people wouldn't be a big fan of this. Funny example though.
Dragoon- This would have to be a shop bought unit if it was to be added. Hammer is a good idea though.
Your really need to expand on the projectile aspect of the game. As of right now the snowballs are only really practical the first 2 levels...than it just becomes a game of conserving money for units.
remember that this is just a demo :P
Expect more.
I was thinking about adding a hammerman. And yes there will be a rock and a double throw upgrade in the shop later on. The main part of the game is using your gold and units wisely, so don't expect too much on projectiles.
Might I suggest a sandbox mode? Where you can summon as many monsters and units as you like. That sounds like fun. (:
Maybe some different terrains. Or maybe a bigger game screen, because it's a little small lol.
Quote from: God-I-Suck on April 17, 2010, 12:32:13 PM
Might I suggest a sandbox mode? Where you can summon as many monsters and units as you like. That sounds like fun. (:
Maybe some different terrains. Or maybe a bigger game screen, because it's a little small lol.
Can't make the screen any larger. I am entering the game into a NES competition and the maximum dimentions are 256x224. You can press F4 to activate full-screen, though.
And a sandbox mode I am considering for the final release.
Just beat the game with 400+ gold left. Didn't buy any ninjas or runners. Can't wait to see updates for this game.
(http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/2727/finishproof.png) (http://img7.imageshack.us/i/finishproof.png/)
Who here thinks the ninja should have a little boost on health? He seems to be a little underpowered based on his gold cost.
Quote from: 11clock on April 17, 2010, 02:18:41 PM
Who here thinks the ninja should have a little boost on health? He seems to be a little underpowered based on his gold cost.
That or decrease the cost to 15 gold.
Should I change anything about the gold system?
It'd be cooler if when you kill a monster, the gold falls onto the ground. Then the units would pick it up when they walk by it.
then you would't get gold in round 1. And the bosses drop a crap load of gold and this is a small screen.
Quote from: crozier on April 17, 2010, 05:00:41 PM
then you would't get gold in round 1. And the bosses drop a crap load of gold and this is a small screen.
Well you could make it so 1 coin = 10 gold....if you get what I'm saying.
Quote from: Mr Pwnage on April 17, 2010, 05:08:21 PM
Quote from: crozier on April 17, 2010, 05:00:41 PM
then you would't get gold in round 1. And the bosses drop a crap load of gold and this is a small screen.
Well you could make it so 1 coin = 10 gold....if you get what I'm saying.
Blobs drop 5 gold. Half a coin? :-\
I just beat the game but i saved up gold. :D
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Different coins = different values. Bronze = 5, Silver = 10, Gold = 20, Diamond = 50.
Quote from: Forum on April 17, 2010, 05:24:51 PM
I just beat the game but i saved up gold. :D
*gasp* how did you manage that?
Personally I am againts the gold idea. Not enough sprite pallets to do some of those colors. No gold and the grey color would be very dark. *look at the door for the hat shop.*
And I think it would get a little crouded.But its for clock to decide, he is the programmer.
Quote from: crozier on April 17, 2010, 05:39:40 PM
Quote from: Forum on April 17, 2010, 05:24:51 PM
I just beat the game but i saved up gold. :D
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*gasp* how did you manage that?
Personally I am againts the gold idea. Not enough sprite pallets to do some of those colors. No gold and the grey color would be very dark. *look at the door for the hat shop.*
And I think it would get a little crouded.But its for clock to decide, he is the programmer.
Only used it on Beginners and a couple fighters.
I also suggest a mute option for the game or if that's not possible, scrap the music entirely.
I didn't think the music was that bad considering it is for a retro style game.
Quote from: Meiun on April 18, 2010, 01:07:32 AM
I didn't think the music was that bad considering it is for a retro style game.
Neither did I, I just like listening to songs on youtube while playing games.
I just found out the problem on why everyone who doesn't use ninjas beat the game so easily: The Fighters. Their range is just largely overpowered, so in the next version his range will just be as short as the other units' ranges.
i'm starting to feel bad about my first post.
Quote from: 11clock on April 18, 2010, 08:18:42 PM
I just found out the problem on why everyone who doesn't use ninjas beat the game so easily: The Fighters. Their range is just largely overpowered, so in the next version his range will just be as short as the other units' ranges.
n00000000000!@
Quote from: Torch on April 17, 2010, 11:48:09 PM
I also suggest a mute option for the game or if that's not possible, scrap the music entirely.
Unless your still in the stone age, all you need to do to mute ANY game is open up your Volume Mixer(Icons By clock) and mute that specific application. The settings will be saved every time you open it as well.
Quote from: Seifer on April 18, 2010, 11:46:50 PM
Quote from: Torch on April 17, 2010, 11:48:09 PM
I also suggest a mute option for the game or if that's not possible, scrap the music entirely.
Unless your still in the stone age, all you need to do to mute ANY game is open up your Volume Mixer(Icons By clock) and mute that specific application. The settings will be saved every time you open it as well.
I don't think that's possible with default XP.
Which is why I mentioned living in the Stone Age.
Is there a pause button? Also when you die there is no restart right? I do like the game. I thought it was going to be bad but its good.
Quote from: ARTgames on April 19, 2010, 08:16:47 AM
Is there a pause button? Also when you die there is no restart right? I do like the game. I thought it was going to be bad but its good.
1. I don't think so :0.
2. No restart yet.
Alright guys here are the new stats for the units and monsters for the next version. The number on the left is the old stat and the number on the right is the new stat.
Name: Beginner
Health: 60-50
Attack: 10-10
Speed: 3-3
Cost: 5-5
Name: Fighter
Health: 60-60
Attack: 15-20
Speed: 3-3
Cost: 10-10
*range shortened*
Name: Ninja
Health: 70-90
Attack: 20-25
Speed: 5-5
Cost: 20-20
Name: Runner
Health: 60-50
Attack: 10-10
Speed: 6-6
Cost: 10-5
Name: Rock Demon
Health: 200-200
Attack: 15-15
Speed: 1-1
*range shortened*
Name: Rock Beast
Health-1600-1600
Attack: 10-10
Speed: 1-1
*projectile modified*
Name: Bandit
Health: 90-120
Attack: 15-15
Speed: 3-3
Here are a couple facts as well.
-Units have less health, but more attack power than monsters.
-Big Blob and Bandit Assassin will make appearances in later normal stages.
-There are 4 different types of special units earned later in the game: Priest (short-ranged projectile thrower), Wizard (long-ranged projectile thrower), Animal Tamer (stationary, summons tamed monsters), and Hammerman (knocks back monsters).
BETA 2.1 has been released! Look on first page for new download and version updates.
EDIT: Decreased Big Blob's health to 800. Download version 2.1 again to get the new update.
*BUMP*
I just had a cool thought. In the future it would be cool to have like 5 dragoons fighting off a sand golem. With tons of gold and units. Just thought this would spring some ideas. :p
Just wait we are definantly gonna have a sg :P What you send out is up to you.
Yes there will be a Sand Golem, but it only appears during the final battle against Commander Blob, which is on stage 30.
Here is the list of units you unlock throughout the game and when you unlock them:
-Beginner (stage 2)
-Fighter (stage 3)
-Ninja (stage 6)
-Knight (stage 11)
-Wizard (stage 13)
-Dark Knight (stage 20)
-Guardian (stage 25)
-Runner (store after stage 2)
-Priest (store after stage 11)
-Animal Tamer (store after stage 15)
-Hammerman (store after stage 15)
For !@#$s sake, make a damn mute button.
Quote from: Torch on April 24, 2010, 04:13:33 PM
For !@#$s sake, make a damn mute button.
Will make that option eventually. For now, just lower your computer volume, or unplug the speakers.
Quote from: 11clock on April 24, 2010, 04:31:30 PM
Quote from: Torch on April 24, 2010, 04:13:33 PM
For !@#$s sake, make a damn mute button.
Will make that option eventually. For now, just lower your computer volume, or unplug the speakers.
That's not the point. I want to listen to music on my computer, not the ingame music.
BETA 3 has been released with some added stuff! More stages, units, monsters, and a saving system!
ha this is really fun. good job
Nice update! It was hard but I managed to get to the end. Looking forward to more!! But one thing, how do you open a save after you exited out of the game?
Quote from: God-I-Suck on May 06, 2010, 10:10:30 PM
Nice update! It was hard but I managed to get to the end. Looking forward to more!! But one thing, how do you open a save after you exited out of the game?
Lose on purpose in the first level. I'll fix that in a later update.
BETA 3.1 released! I updated the music track with much nicer, less repetitive songs (credit to Nijg from Game Maker Community for the awesome new music!). Also, I lowered the health of both projectile units.
Is the huge mofo ghost the last boss? I don't see a continue option anymore Dx. I think you might have made it a bit too easy, I don't play these games, ever, and I ended with 500 gold. Knights kick ass!
Right now the Large Ghost is the last boss, but the game isn't finished yet. There are only 15 stages and I plan on having 25 by the final release. Stage 25 will have the real final boss: Sand Golem and Commander Blob.
The final release it's on it's way! :D
I am working on the final boss (Sand Golem and Commander Blob) and it's turning out great! Expect a LOT in the next update, including 10 new stages (including the epic final boss stage), 3 new units (2 being buy-able from the store), and 5 new monsters!
played it, its pretty neat man! niceee =]
btw what program u use?
Quote from: jackel1994 on May 25, 2010, 08:34:15 PM
played it, its pretty neat man! niceee =]
btw what program u use?
Probably what almost everyone around here uses... Game Maker.
Here is a hint for what's to come in the next update!
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I'd like to proudly bump this topic with some good news.
Stick Control Version 1.0 has been released! Please try it out and let me know of any bugs.
Here is one thing I'd like you to test. When you open up the game and get to the menu go into Sandbox mode first. Play around with it, then press Esc to go back to the menu. Then start a new game. You should have 0 gold on the first stage. If not, please let me know so I can fix it. There shouldn't be a problem though.
Sorry for the long delay. I did what you said and I started with 0 Gold just like you said! Right now I am still trying to get passed the ghosts. :P
Quote from: God-I-Suck on July 27, 2010, 06:24:30 PM
Sorry for the long delay. I did what you said and I started with 0 Gold just like you said! Right now I am still trying to get passed the ghosts. :P
Yes the ghosts can be a pain, but if you have upgraded your snowballs to rocks they should be easy to take down.
Just beat the game. It was very good! Since you used all of the monsters, maybe you should make a hard version with a different monster combination, new climates, and maybe even more units! Great game 11clock! 5/5!