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SGC
Posted on 03-30-17 06:09 AM (rev. 10 of 06-03-17 10:39 AM) Link | #82205

Shiraz Karam Aka May 2026

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Anthe
Posted on 03-30-17 08:21 AM Link | #82208
The midi's sound a bit muffled at times, but I'm sure you're aware of that and trying to improve them.

I like this idea. Seems well executed. Looking forward to play this.

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SGC
Posted on 03-30-17 01:23 PM Link | #82211
Yes, I'm always looking for ways to improve the sound quality of the game.
Thank you for the feed back, it's always useful.


By the way, is there anyone that would be willing to help me with the Logo/Title Screen?
Of course, anyone that helps, will get credit for their work, and I would even be willing
to do something in return, depending on my abilities.

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SGC
Posted on 04-12-17 09:53 AM Link | #82461
A bit of an update on my current in progress CT, and hack.
http://sgc.dshack.org/index.php?mode=post&id=16

You'll be able to find most updates about the hack on my blog, most small things, and tweaks.

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CyberTanuki
Posted on 04-14-17 07:53 AM Link | #82485
This mod looks clean. Color me impressed.

SGC
Posted on 04-16-17 06:03 AM (rev. 2 of 04-17-17 01:50 AM) Link | #82532
Haha, thank you very much.

But, in other news, the DK Jumbo has found it's way into GCGP!
http://sgc.dshack.org/index.php?mode=post&id=17

Edit:
New video, as well, thanks to MKGirlism.


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iyenal
Posted on 04-22-17 12:38 PM Link | #82686
Well done, I encourage you for the rest.

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swirbster
Posted on 04-25-17 08:25 PM Link | #82729
do you still need the title screen? i have one already made up

SGC
Posted on 05-03-17 10:47 AM Link | #82834
Hmm, show me what you've got.

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SGC
Posted on 05-31-17 12:18 AM Link | #83394
Updated first post, Karts are shown above.

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Anthe
Posted on 05-31-17 06:34 PM Link | #83406
Damn that's really hot. Nice work.

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SGC
Posted on 08-06-17 07:45 AM Link | #85777


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BeardedOranges
Posted on 08-27-17 05:39 PM Link | #87287
How is the game going? It looks pretty cool to me so far!

SGC
Posted on 08-28-17 07:26 AM Link | #87324
It's going good, development has slowed down a bit, but you can expect something in the near future, but I can't say when that will be.

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SGC
Posted on 01-10-18 05:05 AM Link | #92738
A bit of the OST:







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HEYimHeroic
Posted on 01-11-18 02:13 AM Link | #92763
So it seems you didn't reach your planned release date of 2017... but the music sounds great, love it!

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SGC
Posted on 05-02-18 11:49 PM Link | #94230


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Anthe
Posted on 05-03-18 06:34 AM Link | #94231
I'm baffled about how good everything looks and sounds. Would the final version work on a flashcard? Would love to play this with friends.

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SGC
Posted on 05-03-18 02:08 PM Link | #94235
Yes, everything is designed to work with a real DS, and is even tested, and debugged with DS Dev hardware (IS Nitro Emulator) in some cases.

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SGC
Posted on 05-25-18 05:48 PM Link | #94428


An updated Mushroom City, plus better video quality 1080p 60 FPS.

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