OK guys and girls, I've been thinking very hard about this one, and this is what I've decided.
I can't go on like this any more. There's a HELL of a demand for a sequel (just on Newgrounds
alone!) and once the game goes global, I'm predicting thousands more demanding a sequel.
It would be unfair of me not to consider this, and quite frankly it would be a shame to ignore
all the requests.
Now I could recycle the old code, add new graphics and a new story and call it a day, but that
would be very unfair (and disrespectful) towards Anaksha's fans. Don't get me wrong, theres
nothing wrong with doing that, IF the game engine is really good, but unfortunately. in my
opinion, it just isn't. Sorry, but thats the truth. Its a simplistic engine which is poor in
complexity and the only reason it stands out is because of the pretty graphics.
If I'm going to make a sequel, I want to take sniper games to the next level. I want something
people will WANT to play again and again, and feel good everytime they do. This means, I need
to recode EVERYTHING from the ground up, and apply all that I've learn't since I started learning
Flash last year. I've always believed that if you are passionate about something then you should
strive for excellence!
So, I'm currently experimenting around with a few complex algorithms and bits of code. If my
tests and experiments are successful, then I will go ahead and create a sequel.
I need to learn "certain" programming techniques and algorithms (I won't say which ones cos
it will give away what I'm trying to achieve - besides, you don't need to know that just yet!)
If I can't master these, then there's no point. But the good news is, I've been at it the past
few days, and so far its going really well. As a matter of fact, I think the toughest obstacles
have actually been overcome - YES its true, but don't let that get you all excited just yet!
Even though the hardest part is over, there's nothing to say the rest of it won't go wrong.
If I can nail these few exercises then the gates will be open, and you can expect to see
nothing short of an EXPLOSIVE sequel!
OK, from one piece of good news, to.... *gasp* another!!
I've been hiding something else up my sleeve. Its nothing major but I think you are going to
like it. All will be revealed in a week or two.
Until then, thanks for all the support and keep posting on here! I enjoy reading what you guys
talk about.
- Arif
