Multi-Player Spelunky! Alpha v0.03, yep we got an update.

[marsgreekgod]

Is the flare in the center of the screen used for keeping the view centered between the two players?  I don't have a lot of game-maker experience... Would it be possible to use a small black pixel, or a transparent pixel for the tracking?

Yes it would be easy to do that, they did this as a a matter of testing.

I'm also curious as to whether you'd like someone to make up some Spelunky-guy sprites that are wearing different colored clothes for the difference players, since the damzel is missing quite a few animations.  I could give it a shot.

The girl isn't missing any animations, there are just glichs that don't show them right. Also they already have recolors to use if and when the time comes

[Sudonimus]

Ugh, just tried it.
Something is wrong. Very wrong.

[marsgreekgod]

Ugh, just tried it.
Something is wrong. Very wrong.

Alpha v0.01

That means it's not even ready to be fully played yet by 99 versions at least.

[Sudonimus]

Error in config, error in controls, error in title screen, error in entry...
You know what? You're completely right.

[gummybears123]

This is still great, keep it up

[Kegluneq]

Error in config, error in controls, error in title screen, error in entry...
You know what? You're completely right.

Those should work. Wanna elaborate?

And the flare thing in the middle, like MGG said, is for testing purposes. We'll take it out next version.

[Kirby]

Works great. I played with a friend and we had good fun with it.

[Kegluneq]

Oh yea kinnik:
My trip is over, so let's get started on releasing the next build.

[Sageofrage]

umm i got this ___________________________________________
ERROR in
action number 2
of Create Event
for object oGame:

In script scrInitLevel:
In script scrLevelGen:
Error in code at line 35:
   if (global.numberOfPlayers == 2 and global.plife2 > 0)
                                              ^
at position 45: Unknown variable plife2

[Kegluneq]

What were you doing when it happened?

[Sageofrage]

I went in the entrance and boom its there

[banna8]

I got this when I had player 2 join on the title, then went in the scores room (removing player 2) Then gong into the start.

Not only does this error occur, but if ignored, you'll see that levelgen won't work, resulting in a blank level.

[kinnik]

Hey yawl!  I'm glad your back Keg!  I've been real busy as of recent, with outdoor things.  I have abit more done on this and I'll send to keg and if he wants we'll release a small update.   I also got hooked on doing some work on my old explorer mod and have made some MAGOR advances... it's such fun programming, really alot more my bag.

So, yeah. a few fixes, a few features and some ideas how to get some of the deal breaker bugs out. 

Mario: To do with the bug you said, thank you!  It has been seen and won't occure if you play 2 player... i think.  we'll fix it easy, soon...

EVERYONE:  give some props to the 'online' coop crew too! They is foreals.  I helped out alittle and they showed me some real cool looking pictures  I think they are aways off any release any soon, but they are on their way!  YUP!

[Kegluneq]

Also to give this mod a boost:

Online co-op is indeed impressive, and I highly respect Twitch and Patrick for making it a reality.
However, don't go forgetting about this mod yet!

While online multiplayer is convenient, I feel like its much more fun playing hot seat with your buddies right next to you.

That's the trade-off there.
Online: More convenient. Call a friend, get a game going, have fun!
Hotseat: More... interactive? Is that the word? Call a friend, have him come over (takes more time) but get the whole screaming "OMG!!" rawr yea!! stuff that comes when you play right next to each other.

It's like the difference between playing Super Smash Bros. online or offline.

[kinnik]

Not using split-screen has it's own advantages too... I like that it forces my GF to wait for me to catch up!