Toonstruck 2 - The way it could be

jannar85 · 12-02-2003, 08:33 AM

I was typically browsing through google for a toonstruck tool (some on the lucashacks forum said they were making it some time ago), anyway, I decided to run "Toonstruck 2" into google, and wow....

Have all of you seen what could be?
Damn those who abandoned it... It wasn't the developers, that's for sure..
Toonstruck 2 was completed and all... Do you think it can be revived again?

Links:

http://adventurecorner.adventureserv...als/never/ts2/
http://www.lauraj.net/portfolio/Game...Toonstruck.htm (a lot of stuff! Mostly in "Cutscenes")

Have you seen this at all?
I wish they'd released it

Murray · 12-02-2003, 08:42 AM

Also see: Interview with Richard Hare (it was also mentioned at AG, I think)

And yes, I've seen all this. And I get desperate everytime I see it again - loved Toonstruck.

Thanks for the link to the "Cutscenes"-section, haven't mentioned it before!

Bard09 · 12-02-2003, 08:42 AM

I've never played the original, but now I really want to. Those screenshots looked fantastic!

jannar85 · 12-02-2003, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Bard09

I've never played the original, but now I really want to. Those screenshots looked fantastic!

http://www.gamesdomain.com/gdreview/...v96/toon7.html
http://www.adventure-archiv.com/t2/t...creenshots.htm

Garyos · 12-02-2003, 09:17 AM

*sigh*

Curt · 12-02-2003, 09:31 AM

If they have no intention of ever releasing the game as it's not commercially viable, why don't they just make it freely available (or for a small charge) on the net seeing as the work is already done?

Seems a waste otherwise.

Murray · 12-02-2003, 09:40 AM

It isn't done and that's the problem. They had done most of the graphics, yes, but the entire game was not completed.

jannar85 · 12-02-2003, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murray

It isn't done and that's the problem. They had done most of the graphics, yes, but the entire game was not completed.

Well, anyone knows where we can find the developers, and if they still have the source? They can just make the rest, put it together, then sell it like $10-30.

I would've paid $30 to download Toonstruck 2, if they would ever make it available on the net for sale.

Bard09 · 12-02-2003, 10:21 AM

That's a pretty good idea. If the official developers are willing to release what they have already completed, I'm sure some amateur developers could finish the job. I'd pay for the completed product as well.

jannar85 · 12-02-2003, 10:38 AM

Let's start a petition or something

But no.. Not amateur... I want the real flesh and blood that was in the first one

SamandMax · 12-02-2003, 12:27 PM

Would Christopher Lloyd really want to come and finish a game he did years ago?

Maybe we could get his twin brother, Zuktroy Lloyd.

Ninth · 12-02-2003, 12:43 PM

The list of the fantastic adventure games that were supposed to be made but weren't for obscure reasons gets one more entry. Yeah! I mean, ARG!!!

For the record, I have Simon 3 (not 3d... not that I dislike the Simon 3d, but it's still an ugly game), Indy 5 (there was supposed to be an indy 5, wasn't there?), The Wheel of Time (which was supposed to be an adventure game before it turned out a stupid FPS), GK4... Oh well, that's all i can think of for now.
5 games so far.

jannar85 · 12-02-2003, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamandMax

Would Christopher Lloyd really want to come and finish a game he did years ago?

Maybe we could get his twin brother, Zuktroy Lloyd.

All animations were done....

Garyos · 12-02-2003, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninth

The list of the fantastic adventure games that were supposed to be made but weren't for obscure reasons gets one more entry. Yeah! I mean, ARG!!!

For the record, I have Simon 3 (not 3d... not that I dislike the Simon 3d, but it's still an ugly game), Indy 5 (there was supposed to be an indy 5, wasn't there?), The Wheel of Time (which was supposed to be an adventure game before it turned out a stupid FPS), GK4... Oh well, that's all i can think of for now.
5 games so far.

Warcraft adventures... And Full Throttle 2 (which had the potential to be good, kinda). And a Ron Gilbert Monkey Island game.

Ninth · 12-02-2003, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garyos

Warcraft adventures... And Full Throttle 2 (which had the potential to be good, kinda). And a Ron Gilbert Monkey Island game.

Yeah, I forgot the Warcraft adventure. FT2 didn't appeal to me very much, but who knows... And about MI, while the 3 hadn't quite exactly the spirit of the first two (I think it was a matter of graphics), I still loved it.
So I wouldn't put a Ron Gilbert MI on my list.

Counting FT2, 7 games so far on the list.

Do you think it's worth starting a thread for this kind of list? (or maybe there already were such a list)

Or a poll!

Yeah, I like polls...

Starflux · 12-03-2003, 12:26 AM

I had never seen the animations before! Love em ^__^
Howevere they weren't for Toonstruck 2 I think, but for the original game, which was all cut down because it took too long or something, or they ran out of budget or patience. Shame, the game was originally meant to be a lot longer

Ah well, this makes up for a lot ^__^

And Warcraft Adventures, I'd have loved to see that!

syntheticgerbil · 12-03-2003, 12:34 AM

I don't really think there is much need for a sequel or all of these scenes. Did they not realize how long and frustrating their first game could be at times? (Their dialogue sometimes gets as boring as The Longest Journey.)

I think they should have just skipped the cliffhanger ending and moved on. Which I guess they did anyways, except fans don't have a complete story.

maladroid · 12-03-2003, 02:37 AM

Toonstruck is one one of my favourite games and the possibility of a sequel makes my mouth water

. Never thought about searching the net for info about it though. So thanks for doing so Jannar

. The artwork that was never included in the original game seams pretty neat but , as the site owner says himself, this was meant for the first game, not for a whole new one. As a matter of fact I believe that the creation of a second installment is rather impossible unless the whole team is miraculously gahtered and reunited

. Not very likely I'm afraid..

Still it is good to know that there is somewhere to start for the lads willing to bring this highly-awaited sequel back to life. Amen

Ninth · 12-03-2003, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texallos

The artwork that was never included in the original game seams pretty neat but , as the site owner says himself, this was meant for the first game, not for a whole new one.

Yes, but he also says that after they realised they couldn't put all their work into the first game, they were promised that they would be able to use it for a sequel. Which never happened.

Zanthia · 12-03-2003, 03:52 AM

Oh, those sequels that never was realesed. Look at the bright side: now those games are completely unspoiled by stupid controls, flat dialogs and illogical puzzles.

12-02-2003, 08:33 AM	#1
jannar85 I create. Therefore I am. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 518	Toonstruck 2 - The way it could be I was typically browsing through google for a toonstruck tool (some on the lucashacks forum said they were making it some time ago), anyway, I decided to run "Toonstruck 2" into google, and wow.... Have all of you seen what could be? Damn those who abandoned it... It wasn't the developers, that's for sure.. Toonstruck 2 was completed and all... Do you think it can be revived again? Links: http://adventurecorner.adventureserv...als/never/ts2/ http://www.lauraj.net/portfolio/Game...Toonstruck.htm (a lot of stuff! Mostly in "Cutscenes") Have you seen this at all? I wish they'd released it Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Regards Atle Ragnar Jarnæs Lerøy ~Working on the upcoming adventure game, Roger Foodbelly~ Click the name, to join its Facebook Page! My Games

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Murray in 256 Colors Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 37	Also see: Interview with Richard Hare (it was also mentioned at AG, I think) And yes, I've seen all this. And I get desperate everytime I see it again - loved Toonstruck. Thanks for the link to the "Cutscenes"-section, haven't mentioned it before! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Adventure Corner - Bringing Adventure Games to you since 1682

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Bard09 Babbling as Usual Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 326	I've never played the original, but now I really want to. Those screenshots looked fantastic! Share Share this post on Twitter

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Curt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Englander in Munich Posts: 1,025	If they have no intention of ever releasing the game as it's not commercially viable, why don't they just make it freely available (or for a small charge) on the net seeing as the work is already done? Seems a waste otherwise. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "Of please! Looking at how sexy, beautiful, and womanly meg is, why the hell would anyone need Viagra?" - Intrepid Homosapiens sapiens (made her Valentines Day btw - you big romantic, Trep.)

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12-02-2003, 10:21 AM	#9
Bard09 Babbling as Usual Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 326	That's a pretty good idea. If the official developers are willing to release what they have already completed, I'm sure some amateur developers could finish the job. I'd pay for the completed product as well. Share Share this post on Twitter

12-02-2003, 10:38 AM	#10
jannar85 I create. Therefore I am. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 518	Let's start a petition or something But no.. Not amateur... I want the real flesh and blood that was in the first one Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Regards Atle Ragnar Jarnæs Lerøy ~Working on the upcoming adventure game, Roger Foodbelly~ Click the name, to join its Facebook Page! My Games

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Ninth Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Paris, France Posts: 6,409	The list of the fantastic adventure games that were supposed to be made but weren't for obscure reasons gets one more entry. Yeah! I mean, ARG!!! For the record, I have Simon 3 (not 3d... not that I dislike the Simon 3d, but it's still an ugly game), Indy 5 (there was supposed to be an indy 5, wasn't there?), The Wheel of Time (which was supposed to be an adventure game before it turned out a stupid FPS), GK4... Oh well, that's all i can think of for now. 5 games so far. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ ...It's down there somewhere. Let me have another look.

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Starflux A Servicable Villain Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: the ocean spire Posts: 1,730	I had never seen the animations before! Love em ^__^ Howevere they weren't for Toonstruck 2 I think, but for the original game, which was all cut down because it took too long or something, or they ran out of budget or patience. Shame, the game was originally meant to be a lot longer Ah well, this makes up for a lot ^__^ And Warcraft Adventures, I'd have loved to see that! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Visit my webcomic Captain August!

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syntheticgerbil Banned User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rubbish Posts: 535	I don't really think there is much need for a sequel or all of these scenes. Did they not realize how long and frustrating their first game could be at times? (Their dialogue sometimes gets as boring as The Longest Journey.) I think they should have just skipped the cliffhanger ending and moved on. Which I guess they did anyways, except fans don't have a complete story. Share Share this post on Twitter

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maladroid self-distracted Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Groundhog Day Posts: 198	Toonstruck is one one of my favourite games and the possibility of a sequel makes my mouth water. Never thought about searching the net for info about it though. So thanks for doing so Jannar . The artwork that was never included in the original game seams pretty neat but , as the site owner says himself, this was meant for the first game, not for a whole new one. As a matter of fact I believe that the creation of a second installment is rather impossible unless the whole team is miraculously gahtered and reunited . Not very likely I'm afraid.. Still it is good to know that there is somewhere to start for the lads willing to bring this highly-awaited sequel back to life. Amen Share Share this post on Twitter

12-03-2003, 03:52 AM	#20
Zanthia Sky is not the limit Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kyrandia Posts: 1,496	Oh, those sequels that never was realesed. Look at the bright side: now those games are completely unspoiled by stupid controls, flat dialogs and illogical puzzles. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ RUBY + EXOTIC FLOWER = RED POTION TOPAZ + TULIP = YELLOW POTION RED POTION + YELLOW POTION= ORANGE POTION

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