Good evening/early morning all!  It has been one hell of a productive day filled with coding for me, from work earlier today to the start of the new LD competition.

From the first time I saw a possible theme of 10 Seconds, I wanted it to be chosen.  I’ve had a cool idea kicking around my head for a while now, and this theme is a great way to express that.  Most of the commentary I heard online was that everyone was going to make the same games – WarioWare-style minigames – and that may be the case.  Mine is kind of like that too, but not really.  There are a 4 small minigames, but they aren’t timed.  My 10 seconds comes as a part of the story.

You are Lee, an aspiring Kung Fu student.  In the mountains rising above your village you see the Monastery of the Bronze Staff, where the greatest warriors hone their skills.  For 10 years you have trained under Master Yan, a great Kung Fu teacher in your region.  You have learned much but feel it is time to move on to the Monastery – but your Master still has more to teach you.  Your task is to perform your best combo in 10 Seconds for Master Yan, or else he will not let you train at the Monastery of the Bronze Staff.

In the distance, the Monastery of the Bronze Staff awaits!

Find help from the townsfolk around you. Everyone has something to teach you. Aren’t my placeholder sprites wonderful?

Some villagers have knowledge and skills to impart. Complete their tasks and you will be rewarded!

 To accomplish your quest you must find your skills in the village below.  Seek help from the villagers!

A simple errand – fetch an old man’s lost fishing pole.

Test yourself against the waters. Strike the drum!

You will be asked to perform tasks to learn new skills.

As you can see, I have made great progress in one day’s worth of work.  I am very pleased with my efficiency and Kung-Fu Focus.  Tomorrow I implement the rest of the minigames and the beginning and end games!

Good night all!

PS: I haven’t posted the game just yet, as it is incomplete and player and villager sprites are missing!