WarioWare: D.I.Y. Workshop

[enigmaopoeia]

Being a huge fan of the WarioWare series, it is obvious that I had to create a topic about their latest game titled WarioWare: D.I.Y. It is a game that not only you can make your own microgames, but you can also download microgames made by others. Unfortunately the concept itself is simple and it all involves tapping the screen with the stylus, but if you are able to use your imagination, there are limitless possibilities! So I am opening up this workshop here to hopefully help people out who want to make their own microgames. I am no expert in this, but with this great community of people, we can all help each other out and complete our microgames!

Keep an eye out for this topic and I'll make a listing here of what microgames are made available by the members here and possibly some more. In the meantime, be sure to also tell me your Friend Codes for both WarioWare: D.I.Y. and WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase!

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FRIEND CODES

WarioWare: D.I.Y. [DS]
- Your Friend Code is found by going to the "Distribution Center", then "WFC", and "Friend Settings". Your Friend Code will be displayed on the top screen.

• enigmaopoeia [enig of Blue Moon Software] @ 3094 9506 9627.
• neuzd [neuzd of Giochi Inusabili] @ 1334 0672 5411.
• PoisonRamune [P*RaMuNe of GoBaNaNa$ Software] @ 0947 4813 1316.
• Versus22 [Versus22 of VERFOT.CO Software] @ 2235 9600 4070.

WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase [WiiWare]
- Your Friend Code is actually your Wii console number.

• enigmaopoeia @ 3985 1934 6440 8939.
• lordbowser @ 0661 3717 2627 0414.
• neuzd @ 4868 5465 3534 5758.
• noobers @ 4832 9988 3579 3499.
• SKTTR @ 0241 8869 3453 7321.
• Tides of Chaos @ 5570 0715 9522 3636.

[enigmaopoeia]

WAREHOUSE RELEASES!
LAST UPDATED: 06/07/10!

The following items below are now available to the public for download!

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GAMES:
If you have released a microgame, please let me know so I can post it here!


8 Eye's by enigmaopoeia

• Description: Help Orin enter Italy's castle!
• Notes: Based off the NES game, 8 Eye's. The music is original since I am no composer.

Blind Jogger by neuzd

• Description: Don't focus on the parallax scrolling (But I mistyped "fous", how embarrassing)
• Notes: Did I mention the 3 levels of Parallax Scrolling?

Drown!! by neuzd *NEW!*

• Description: After all, he was a clandestine...
• Notes: English version of "Affoga!!" with updates and fixes.

Ghost Lion by enigmaopoeia

• Description: Call upon the spirits in battle.
• Notes: Based off the NES game, Legend of the Ghost Lion. The music is original since I am no composer.

Last Chance by neuzd *NEW!*

• Description: Fly towards freedom.
• Notes: Grab the balloon cord with your hands.

Octillerpwn by neuzd *NEW!*

• Description: A super effective move can save you.
• Notes: Pokémanz!

Uninvited by enigmaopoeia

• Description: "My love, you will be mine forever."
• Notes: Based off the NES game, The Uninvited. The music is original since I am no composer.

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RECORDS:
If you have released a record, please let me know so I can post it here!

Mazinger Z by neuzd *NEW!*

• Description: original composer: Watanabe Michiaki
• Notes: Mazinger Z opening theme (1972)

Yatterman by neuzd *NEW!*

• Description: original composer: Yamamoto Masayuki
• Notes: "Yatterman no uta" (1977)

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COMICS:
If you have released a comic, please let me know so I can post it here!

8 Eye's by enigmaopoeia

• Description: Orin's lazy to do things on his own.
• Notes: A comic that coincides with enigmaopoeia's microgame, 8 Eye's.

Ghost Lion by enigmaopoeia

• Description: Don't let its name fool you!
• Notes: A comic that coincides with enigmaopoeia's microgame, Ghost Lion.

SiameseBeers by neuzd *NEW!*

• Description: A dodged family tragedy.
• Notes: Spoiler alert -> Happy ending.

Uninvited by enigmaopoeia

• Description: Frankly, Scarlett don't give a damn.
• Notes: A comic that coincides with enigmaopoeia's microgame, Uninvited.

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[enigmaopoeia]

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS!

Have a question? Hopefully we have the answers!

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WARIOWARE D.I.Y. [DS] FAQ:

Q: What is the gimmick featured in the microgames?
A: Every game in the WarioWare series are known for a certain gimmick. Before the release of WarioWare Touched!, all of the microgames were played by pressing the A button and occasionally the directional pad. Touched! utilizes the DS stylus to allow you to play games by tapping, dragging, and scratching amongst other things. Twisted! introduced tilting the Game Boy Advance, Smooth Moves allows you to utilize the Wiimote, and Snapped! lets you use the DSi's camera. In D.I.Y., the gimmick here is simply tapping the DS screen such as tap the screen to grab an apple, tap the screen to point out the suspect, or tap the screen to select an option from a menu. So it allows people to get creative with what limited controls they are given.

Q: Do they offer tutorials?
A: Yes, this game gives you a very basic tutorial which helps you through the process and you will eventually make three games, one music, and one comic. There are also a place where you can hone your skills with giving you mini-tests, and there are also a forum for you to read where they give out tips.

Q: How hard is it to make your own microgame?
A: Depending on how much work you want to put into it. Making microgames are easy! They are simple because you navigate through a menu and pick out what trigger best suit the action you are trying to perform such as "When OBJECT is TAPPED" > "Play POP sound effect".

Q: I'm tone deaf, would making music be a problem for me?
A: To those who are musically challenged, like myself, there is a maestro which can randomly compose a song for you. All you gotta do is tell him what you prefer such as a "Frenzy, 8-Bit Song" or a "Relaxed, Sad Song" or he can even come up with something himself. Or if you are experienced in music, you will see that there is a lot of things for you to do which will help you compose the perfect melody!

Q: What if I'm not good at drawing aside from stick figures?
A: No one expects you to be a Picasso, just as long as you're having fun. You are expected to draw a black-and-white four panel comic [Sorry, no color!], and you are given tones and shades to make up the lack of colors. There are options to help you out like copying images, special effects, and fonts to make your comic come to fruitation.

Q: How do I make the art for the introduction and intermissions?
A: You cannot make the art for the introductions and intermissions, they use just the generic Wario's face on a TV as the interface.

Q: Is it possible to make Boss Stages?
A: The differences between normal microgames and Boss Stages are that there are no time limit in Boss Stages, unless you specify for it. Therefore technically, no, there is no way to make Boss Stages. HOWEVER someone was able to hack the DS game and released a microgame that is virtually timer-less. The game itself is called "Boss Template", all you have to do is import it to GameMaker and work your magic. While I currently have the "Boss Template" in my possession, I will only give it out to members who have over 100 post counts in this forum. I've been receiving too many messages from non-members wanting this template, and I advise them to head over to GameFAQs to ask for it.

Q: I don't understand Randomizers, can someone explain them to me?
A: Snappie from the GameFAQs forum was kind enough to write a Randomizing Guide for GameFAQs.

Q: Is there a fan site dedicated to WarioWare D.I.Y.?
[COLOR=Black]A: Yes, there is a place called the D.I.Y. Wikihouse, it contains tutorials, a listing of people's microgames, and much more!

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WARIOWARE D.I.Y. SHOWCASE [WIIWARE] FAQ:

Q: What are the main differences between the DS version and the WiiWare version?
A: With the DS version, it gives you the ability to create games, music, and comics. But the WiiWare version does not allow you to create them.

Q: Could you list the pros and cons of Showcase, the WiiWare version?
A: Here is a comprehensive list:

PROS:
+ Over 75 brand new microgames featuring Wario-Man's, Dribble & Spitz's, Kat & Ana's, and 18-Volt's games. In the DS version, you can only play through Mona's, Jimmy T.'s, Ashley's, Orbulon's, and 9-Volt's games.
+ 18 brand new comics.
+ The art presented in the introductions and intermissions are crisp and sharp.
+ The ability to play other people's microgames as well as listening to their music and read their comics that they have made from the DS version.
+ After viewing another person's work, you can send them a survey. You can rate their works from 1 out of 5 stars, and have a pre-set phrase which describes your feelings about their work. Surveys are not present at all in the DS version.

NEUTRAL:
~ If you own the DS version, you can use Showcase as a storage to store an additional 90 games, music, and comics.
~ In order to obtain other people's works, you will need to register their Wii numbers in your Address Book.
~ The only way to view and play the DS version's games, music, and comics is if you can get someone to ship them over to you. You will only miss out are the introductions and intermission art for the games.
~ You are able to download the games presented in the NinSoft Store which are microgames officially released by Nintendo and "Big Name Games" made by famous developers in the video gaming industry.

CONS:
- You cannot send microgames directly from the DS version to Showcase. And the person who owns the DS version must also own Showcase in order for them to ship you their works if you don't own the DS version.
- May been seen as an expansion of the DS version; not worth the 800 Points.
- You cannot make your own games, music, or comics.
- The DS graphics show up as being "HQ", along the lines of NES Emulator HQ graphics. Therefore the graphics appear somewhat blurry.

Q: Why does it take too long to register that someone has Showcase in the Distribution Center?
A: The best way to fix that is to click on the D.I.Y. Friend Notification Switch. Turn it off and then turn it back on again. And voila, the person you are looking for will be added immediately.

[Versus22]

Originally Posted by enigmaopoeia

Being a huge fan of the WarioWare series, it is obvious that I had to create a topic about their latest game titled WarioWare: D.I.Y. It is a game that not only you can make your own microgames, but you can also download microgames made by others.

This is why I believe WarioWare: D.I.Y. is one of the best WarioWare games in the series.

Will need the following people's Friend Codes: abe8812, Jogurt the Yogurt, and Versus22.

Well, here is my friend code [Versus22]:
2235-9600-4070

[enigmaopoeia]

Originally Posted by Versus22

This is why I believe WarioWare: D.I.Y. is one of the best WarioWare games in the series.

WarioWare: D.I.Y. is like my second favorite game in the series. My number one favorite being Touched!

I have also added you, Versus22!

[Tides of Chaos]

Considering I loved Touched! and I like the small taste that DIY Showcase has given me, I guess I'd better get the DS DIY soon! Good thread enig, glad to know we'll have an easy way to share games with each other.

[enigmaopoeia]

Massive overhaul, added a FAQ section which I hope help people who are curious about this game.

I have released out my second comic, and my game and comic duo featuring the NES title, Legend of Ghost Lion.

[PoisonRamune]

FC: 0947-4813-1316
Name: P(star)RaMuNe

[Versus22]

Originally Posted by enigmaopoeia

WarioWare: D.I.Y. is like my second favorite game in the series. My number one favorite being Touched!

I have also added you, Versus22!

I just entered in your friend code. In favor of my development and user names, it is Versus22 and VERFOT.CO ...

[Tides of Chaos]

Wow, those were some cool games enig. Those games you made looked just like real games (although I've never played 8 Eyes or Ghost Lion before). Some pretty cool secrets you put in there too.

And I don't remember, did you make those Mega Man ones too enig? I know someone sent me some and they looked spot on as well. That Snake Man tune also sounded like the real thing. My only beef was with that Mega Man game where you had to run and dodge Wily, I found it hard to control by pressing those tiny arrows and A button. It might have been better to just have the A button and try to jump above the blast or something like that. But, maybe that's just me.

[enigmaopoeia]

Originally Posted by Tides of Chaos

Wow, those were some cool games enig. Those games you made looked just like real games (although I've never played 8 Eyes or Ghost Lion before). Some pretty cool secrets you put in there too.

Thank you very much for the kind words. I am now making one from The Uninvited just to spite lordbowser.

Originally Posted by Tides of Chaos

And I don't remember, did you make those Mega Man ones too enig?

Nope, they were made by members of the WarioWare D.I.Y. board on GameFAQs. You can see on the cartridge information to the left who it is made by. I just sent it to anyone in case they want more games to play in Showcase. I can also send more if anyone is interested.

Maybe I should send the Metroid Boss stage to people. There are apparently four endings to that game and I got the Worst Ending.

Originally Posted by Tides of Chaos

My only beef was with that Mega Man game where you had to run and dodge Wily, I found it hard to control by pressing those tiny arrows and A button. It might have been better to just have the A button and try to jump above the blast or something like that. But, maybe that's just me.

Yeah, I understand what you mean! Expecially with the limited space, those kind of microgames tend to be the more challenging ones. There is so much involved and especially when the AI goes against you and is much faster than you. I'm just no good at action-oriented microgames.

[lordbowser]

Originally Posted by enigmaopoeia

Thank you very much for the kind words. I am now making one from The Uninvited just to spite lordbowser.

Now thats just evil... I take it there's also going to be a comic where my face gets ripped to shreds by Creepy O'Skullface because I stupidly tried to punch her?

[enigmaopoeia]

Originally Posted by lordbowser

Now thats just evil... I take it there's also going to be a comic where my face gets ripped to shreds by Creepy O'Skullface because I stupidly tried to punch her?

Actually I made a funny comic last night involving her, I should send that your way tonight. But I could make a second one comic based on that idea.

[PoisonRamune]

Finally stopped playing Pokemon long enough to get my company name...

GoBaNaNa$

Not the name I initially wanted, but it was the next best thing due to spacing.

[neuzd]

I downloaded the Showcase for Wii, here's my friend code:
4868 5465 3534 5758

I'm greatly disappointed by the games in this version. I still didn't unlock all of them, but they're far too easy.
By the way, are you guys doing microgames? I hoped for this thread to be more active...
[EDIT]
I decided to try giving a shot to programming microgames.
[neuzd of Giochi Inusabili] @ 1334 0672 5411

[SKTTR]

I don't have DIY yet but I got SHOWCASE today.

If you want feedback on your selfmade games,
add me (Wiicode 0241-8869-3453-7321)
and PM me so I add you too.

[neuzd]

Giochi Inusabili is proud to present the first microgame developed by the company, available to download if you registered my FC.

Affoga!! (Drown!!)

• Maker: neuzd of Giochi Inusabili [05/04/2010, G-CTRL-0002-000]
• Command: Piglialo! (Get him!!)
• Description: Tanto era un clandestino... (After all, he was a clandestine...)
• Game Length: Normal.
• Notes: ...er...I forgot one sound effect.
• Easter Eggs: None.

PS
By the way, I registered all the DS and Wii friend codes that are in the first page so if you added me we should be able to share contents.

[neuzd]

The other day I noticed that there's probably just one single game with scrolling, and it isn't even that great as effect, so I decided to try something in this direction.

What I came out is a game with 3 levels of parallax scrolling.
It started as a "study", and for a couple of days I thought I could be releasing it as a template or something to learn from, without an actual game behind. But ultimately I decided to make it a game so that I was forced to improve on my graphics skills.
Hand-drawn sprites still look ridiculous (and always will), but I relied more on stamps and patterns for this one.

The scrolling technique is really nothing difficult, by the way. I'm proud mostly because I thought of it and implemented it all by myself.
In case you're interested in using it, you will probably notice that if you intend to scroll vertically you will save 1/4 of the sprites than if you do it horizontally.
If you wish to have the scrolling on more than one side of the screen, you will be using twice the sprites, so it's not advisable. But it really all depends on the number of objects in your game.

The game is "open" and it can be imported and studied, if you wish...I do (wish you wish): that's the whole point of this game : P
Enjoy.

Blind Jogger

• Maker: neuzd of Giochi Inusabili [05/08/2010, G-CTRL-0003-000]
• Command: Shut!
• Description: Don't focus on the parallax scrolling (But I mistyped "fous", how embarassing)
• Game Length: Normal.
• Notes: Did I mention the 3 levels of Parallax Scrolling?
• Easter Eggs: None.

[enigmaopoeia]

I got around to playing your two microgames, neuzd:

Affoga was kind of cute, I really like the background music. Also after winning the game and seeing the shark swim by with that wolf howl made me chortle.

I am more impressed with Blind Jogger. I dunno how you can make the background scroll and those really astound me.

FRONT PAGE UPDATE!!!

A new microgame: Uninvited by enigmaopoeia *NEW!!!*

• Description: "My love, you will be mine forever."
• Notes: Based off the NES game, The Uninvited. The music is original since I am no composer.

A new comic: Uninvited by enigmaopoeia *NEW!!!*

• Description: Frankly, Scarlett don't give a damn.
• Notes: A comic that coincides with enigmaopoeia's microgame, Uninvited.

I also updated the database, so it's now shorter to make things easier for everyone.

[SKTTR]

Originally Posted by neuzd

Blind Jogger

• Maker: neuzd of Giochi Inusabili [05/08/2010, G-CTRL-0003-000]
• Command: Shut!
• Description: Don't focus on the parallax scrolling (But I mistyped "fous", how embarassing)
• Game Length: Normal.
• Notes: Did I mention the 3 levels of Parallax Scrolling?
• Easter Eggs: None.

Thanks for Blind Jogger.

I'm impressed with the graphics. It's one of the best looking games from the DIY series.
The gameplay isn't as good as in the drowning game though because in the drowning game there was more diversity (the random movement of the swimmer), naturally such an element leads to a more fun experience.

In the jogger game there's always two manholes always in the same place,
and that makes not only your game but every game with that mechanic, boring, faster than necessary. Put more "randomness" or "levels of diversity" in that game.
Imo, just getting faster and faster with every stage isn't the best motivator.

Hope my critic helps you improve on your game creating.

It's still "4 stars" because it's visually awesome and on par with many of the original games.

PS. If you update your games, please send em to me again.
PPS. It's good to see you making games in English now.

Originally Posted by enigmaopoeia

A new microgame: Uninvited by enigmaopoeia *NEW!!!*

• Description: "My love, you will be mine forever."
• Notes: Based off the NES game, The Uninvited. The music is original since I am no composer.

A new comic: Uninvited by enigmaopoeia *NEW!!!*

• Description: Frankly, Scarlett don't give a damn.
• Notes: A comic that coincides with enigmaopoeia's microgame, Uninvited.

@enigmaopoeia: Two different games with the same title? Huh?
Well, if you want feedback send em to me.

[neuzd]

Originally Posted by SKTTR

Thanks for Blind Jogger.

I'm impressed with the graphics. It's one of the best looking games from the DIY series.
The gameplay isn't as good as in the drowning game though because in the drowning game there was more diversity (the random movement of the swimmer), naturally such an element leads to a more fun experience.

In the jogger game there's always two manholes always in the same place,
and that makes not only your game but every game with that mechanic, boring, faster than necessary. Put more "randomness" or "levels of diversity" in that game.
Imo, just getting faster and faster with every stage isn't the best motivator.

Hope my critic helps you improve on your game creating.

It's still "4 stars" because it's visually awesome and on par with many of the original games.

PS. If you update your games, please send em to me again.
PPS. It's good to see you making games in English now.

Thanks for the kind words about the visuals. You saw how bad and hopelessly I draw, so I am very happy to know that I'm finding the right way to make my own games graphically appealing.

About the gameplay, I totally agree with your vision about this kind of games (though the first manhole's position is randomized in an area...).
I didn't care too much about this one, by the way: the intent was to show the cool scrolling effect I created. If the gameplay is weak, this time I admittedly wasn't worrying about it. As I was saying in the other post, I focused more on obtaining clean graphics and the mechanics of logic in making the game (the falling-into-the-manhole animation for instance, is particularly refined).

I think I'll be updating games (but for Blind Jogger I'll be just correcting the description), so I'll try to keep you up to date with eventual re-releases.
About the language, there's no difficulty in releasing a game multiple times with different languages, so I think I'll be publishing games for you guys in English.
But I'm going to do them in Italian first, because of the idiotic nature of the game itself: using my own language gives me the impression it's all more funny.

Originally Posted by SKTTR

@enigmaopoeia: Two different games with the same title? Huh?

One is a comic, "supposedly" tied with the game : P

Originally Posted by enigmaopoeia

I dunno how you can make the background scroll and those really astound me.

Well as I said, the game is open, you can import it and study it. There's actually another couple of nice tricks in there, about timing. I think it can be considered quite a didactic little game.

The updated, less detailed list on the first page is definitely more readable now. I liked all the bits and info there were before, but now it's more practical. Right choice.

I also missed your 8 eye's game and comic. Can you register my wii code and send them to me?
Your graphics are impressive in my opinion, I really look forward to see more of your drawings.

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I'm very very happy with this game. Despite the atrocious limits, there's plenty of "room" to overcome most practical problems, given the right amount of creativity.
If someone of the others who purchased this gem is having some issues in making their games (I say it because of the low level of activity in this thread), I'll be more than happy to help you out. Of course I'll be trying to "teach you how to fish" instead of "giving you one fish".
As a programmer I found that some of the basic concepts are not explained very well in the lessons (though when it comes to logic, it all mostly depends on how one's brain has assimilated a concept and how long you take to recognize the same idea expressed in a different way), so if something is not clear, I think I could be be helpful.

[neuzd]

I keep double posting....but I'm liking so much creating stuff with this fun little game!

I loaded into my box updated versions of my two games.
Drown!! is now all in English and has a couple of improvements/fixes suggested by SKTTR which volunteered as beta tester : P. And of course I put back the sound FX I forgot the first time.
Blind Jogger simply has the word "focus" in the description typed correctly.

The first release of Musica Inusabili is...exactly what it should have been.
One of the few things I like to pay homage to, constantly:

Mazinger Z

• Description: original composer: Watanabe Michiaki
• Notes: Mazinger Z opening theme (1972)

For comparison:
Original (performance by Mizuki Ichiro)
Instrumental version (excellent sound quality)

The next Record release will probably be Yatterman, I've already almost finished it.
And to keep this same kind of musical choices, but getting into videogame territory, I seriously want to do a version of the Segata Sanshiro theme.

[enigmaopoeia]

Just downloaded the English version of your microgames!

I am listening to your Mazinger Z song right now, and OMFG, it is so spot on! What amazing work you really put into this!

And I will send you over my 8 Eye's microgame, but my Wii is at my sister's. So I'll send it over to you next week.

[neuzd]

Originally Posted by enigmaopoeia

What amazing work you really put into this!

And I will send you over my 8 Eye's microgame, but my Wii is at my sister's. So I'll send it over to you next week.

Thanks, how do they say...music is my business : )
After finding the instrumental version I also linked, things got a lot easier, by the way.

Another record, Yatterman as promised.

Yatterman

• Description: original composer: Yamamoto Masayuki
• Notes: "Yatterman no uta" (1977)

Original theme
A remake for the 2008 version of Yatterman. This is really "cool".

Enjoy.
PS
Segata Sanshiro may be harder than expected. There are too many triplets, and any solution to overcome the problem makes things uncomfortable to manage. It's not impossible, just terribly annoying.

[EDIT]
Edizioni Inusabili also has the first comic ready.
I really don't expect to impress with these, but there you go.

SiameseBeers

• Description: A dodged family tragedy.
• Notes: Spoiler alert -> Happy ending.

[SKTTR]

Mazinger Z and Yatterman were awesome. 5 Stars!
I know how hard it is to make good sounding music with the DIY editor
and you achieved the 2 most important things when doing a cover song on the DIY editor: You used the perfect instruments. And the arrangement sounds just like the original.

Thanks for the Drown!! game update too.
Bugs are fixed! Ending animation is there! English screentext!
5 Stars now!

If you update Blind Jogger you can send it to me too



enigmaopoeia, if you want to send me something, you need to add my Wii code again since I deleted most of my Wii data and the whole Wii adress book (thanks to damn Family & Friends Party).

[Mario164]

Hello!I Wanted To Know If You Could Share The Boss Template With Me?

[neuzd]

I made a game based on Pokémon.
The gameplay is a bit repetitive I know, and it isn't a challenging game, but this is the idea I came out with...I once again based all of my efforts in the graphics and designing the game logic.

Octillerpwn

• Description: A super effective move can save you.
• Notes: Pokémanz!

Enjoy.

[EDIT]
The game has already been updated because of a minor graphical error, though the copy I sent to SKTTR and Tides of Chaos is the first one. Tell me if you want the new one. It's just this little graphical correction for now.

[neuzd]

I have an actually good game for you.
This time I started focusing on the gameplay and refined it until I obtained what I really think is a fun little game...then I struggled several days for the background graphics and I'm still not totally satisfied (I'm seriously limited in that department), but I already delayed this game for too long, so this is what you get : P

Last Chance

• Description: Fly towards freedom.
• Notes: Grab the balloon cord with your hands.

Have fun.

[SKTTR]

Octillerpwn by neuzd

Nice little Pokémon game. It works pretty good.
Pokémaniac girlfriend freaked out. Neat. 4/5


Last Chance by neuzd

Your best game so far. Many variables (and easter eggs) and great balancing of gameplay makes it very fun. I just think it's odd that a cannon can float up on down like this, but whatever, it's WarioWare! 5/5



Ghost Lion and 8 Eye's by enig

Are these two franchises/series your own creations? I like how these two games are accompanied by some kind of background story (comics). Even though I'm not sure if I understand them, the concept is great. The drawings of the comics are very professional. Your anime skills is pretty good. And the games have a polished 8-bit-style. I like your presentation, and the pieces of music were great too. Easter eggs in the 8 Eye's game were a nice addition, but overall the games were too easy and simple for me. 4/5 for all of your good work. Thanks for sharing.

[enigmaopoeia]

Originally Posted by SKTTR

Are these two franchises/series your own creations?

No way, these microgames are from two NES games I had played growing up. So I decided to recreate them. I understand that they are very simple, I am no good at doing the complex stuff yet. I am glad that you've enjoyed them.

[REDDOGROB]

Hi, I'm new here and I was looking for some friends to share games with and I'd LOVE for someone to share a boss template with me. One of my games, "DIY-CATHLON", is a finalist in Nintendo's sports theme challenge if you want to check it out.
FC: REDDOGinc @ 3567 3966 1131
Thanks a lot

[neuzd]

I added you, REDDOGROB.
During these weeks, I didn't do very much, but I wrote down lots of ideas and I should start developing some of them. Knowing there's someone "new" interested in microgames may be the right incentive.

enig, I took the liberty to send you my masterpiece (...) "Last Chance" because it doesn't seem you downloaded it from my box.

Of course, also thanks for the kind words SKTTR.

On another topic, I added in my blog section some posts about useful techniques to be used in WarioWare DIY.
There are just a couple of articles in there but I hope to find other "tricks" to talk about, while I develop some new games.
It's not a tutorial nor an FAQ; I tried to explain the principles rather than a step by step guide (but I know that often I'm not very clear...), my intention is that of exploring creative methods to overcome the limitations of the game editor, and trying to make you think that way, too.
I hope you can make something out of it : P

[SKTTR]

Originally Posted by neuzd

exploring creative methods to overcome the limitations of the game editor, and trying to make you think that way, too.
I hope you can make something out of it : P

I'm very excited about this.

I think DIY is a little too limited, so finding ways around these limitations would be awesome. I'd be happy to see your first 2nd-generation DIY game.

[enigmaopoeia]

I have updated the first page with many thanks to neudz! And I have also added these new questions to the FAQ:

Q: I don't understand Randomizers, can someone explain them to me?
A: Snappie from the GameFAQs forum was kind enough to write a Randomizing Guide for GameFAQs.

Q: Is there a fan site dedicated to WarioWare D.I.Y.?
A: Yes, there is a place called the D.I.Y. Wikihouse, it contains tutorials, a listing of people's microgames, and much more!

[REDDOGROB]

Great! I hope you do get re-inspired to make more games. I'll add you now but (since I'm new to it) do we both have to be connected to the WFC at the same time to trade content or something? I look forward to connecting very soon. Thanks a lot.

[neuzd]

Originally Posted by REDDOGROB

do we both have to be connected to the WFC at the same time to trade content or something?

I think I read so, but I'm not totally sure it is true.
My impression is that like other Nintendo services, you just need to connect/disconnect several times and wait some time.
In the case of WarioWare DIY, I'd suggest to connect to the friends' warehouse, other than just checking the friend-list. This way the game is forced to make an additional check with the servers and *maybe* this can help waking it up and make the connection.

[EDIT]
I see you.
SHOO A RUBE is not exactly a challenging game, but the whole idea and animations are absolutely hilarious : D

[REDDOGROB]

Cool. I'm still trying to access your warehouse. That game was supposed to be my first contest entry for the "machines" theme but I was unable get my wireless connection issues solved before the deadline. It was more of an exercise than a game - but kinda' funny anyway. Thanks a lot for the feedback. I'll put something better in the warehouse shortly.

Just connected. Great parallax scrolling technique! Last Chance is a lot of fun to play also.
I added my better game to my warehouse. I have a couple more in progress now, but they need some work.
Do you happen to have access to a boss game /timerless template? I'd love to be experimenting with longer games.
Thanks again.

[neuzd]

Originally Posted by REDDOGROB

Just connected. Great parallax scrolling technique! Last Chance is a lot of fun to play also.
I added my better game to my warehouse. I have a couple more in progress now, but they need some work.
Do you happen to have access to a boss game /timerless template? I'd love to be experimenting with longer games.
Thanks again.

Thanks, by now those are my "best" games, I uploaded the other two so you can have a look at those, too.

DIY-Cathlon is fantastic! It's not very compicated when played alone, but if it pops out during a shuffle session, it's a thrill.
Fun to play and to watch. Congrats.

And no, I don't have boss-templates.

[lordbowser]

I'll be getting in on this as soon as I finish my StarTropics game. I'll post my friend code soon.

[Angelic Lapras King]

Guess I'm now join in too. I'll post my FC when I next play it.

For any UK gamers, Amazon.co.uk have the game for sale for £11 at the moment, so a good cheap opportunity there.