tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911662545791617512012-02-16T09:32:09.990-08:00The goal of the TrinoTeam (formerly projeX) is to create an addictive and simple game for Microsoft’s XBOX Live Arcade. We are building the game engine + game in XNA. TrinoTeam is a team of six graduate students+alumni from Carnegie Mellon’s Entertainment Technology Center. The team was in residence at Electronic Arts in Redwood Shores California Sp2008+Sp2009.soohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00047917383978915474noreply@blogger.comBlogger401100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-29917687713263431992009-09-01T22:11:00.000-07:002009-09-04T12:41:46.791-07:00

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Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10626572289205085284noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-82721051736070229602009-05-10T11:47:00.000-07:002009-05-11T21:44:47.547-07:00

Only on Xbox Community Games!Go to Xbox Marketplace!

Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10626572289205085284noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-59298852519146923802009-05-05T21:46:00.000-07:002009-05-05T22:00:53.833-07:00

soohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00047917383978915474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-38141036671337833892009-05-05T21:44:00.000-07:002009-05-05T21:45:01.488-07:00

Hurray!We finally submitted Trino on XBOX Community Games! The review process should not take more than a week, so hopefully by sometime next week Trino will appear on Community Games.We also submitted Trino to Penny Arcade which is happening in September. The winners will be announced in July. Crossing our fingers to get some good news!

soohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00047917383978915474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-81568525532219785862009-01-17T16:42:00.000-08:002009-01-18T16:49:31.968-08:00

Another interview with the Trino team can be found in February's edition of Official Xbox Magazine. A big thanks to the awesome folks at OXM! Grab a copy on the newsstands!

Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905342410387283393noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-16992555300486844812009-01-15T10:00:00.000-08:002009-01-15T10:07:42.300-08:00

Visit Gamasutra /Game Career Guide today and you can see thumbnail images of trino on the main page. Click on it and you'll see Trino interview article posted!http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=21838http://www.gamecareerguide.com/features/688/inside_the_igf_2009_sneak_peek_at_.php

soohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00047917383978915474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-926179709772173182009-01-01T18:45:00.000-08:002009-01-01T19:00:47.368-08:00

Gamespot downloadsTrino page on GamespotFirst posted on gamespot December 16th and as of January 1st is still a featured download!  Trino also held a spot in the top ten downloads for a little over 2 weeks:

Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905342410387283393noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-25177615657402082952008-12-01T22:44:00.000-08:002008-12-01T22:48:54.868-08:00

Trino made the list for Dream Build Play finalists!Check it out:  http://www.dreambuildplay.com/main/Top20.aspx

Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905342410387283393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-31260972140612992912008-11-21T03:45:00.000-08:002008-11-21T03:49:26.081-08:00

Trino is mentioned in IGN article "Five Community Games to Watch" http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/926/926503p1.htmlTrino on the 2nd page:http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/926/926503p2.htmland now there is a Trino game IGN page:http://xbox360.ign.com/objects/142/14294748.htmlThanks for checking out the game IGN!

Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905342410387283393noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-35335305782797072722008-09-21T13:30:00.000-07:002008-09-21T13:39:30.112-07:00

Whats new since May:revised UIgame over screens for winning and losingEP points fly up to UIending bossextra livesbackgrounds for each levellots of bugs and compatibility issues fixed

Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905342410387283393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-86290948189099171062008-05-07T02:06:00.000-07:002008-05-07T02:12:03.980-07:00

Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905342410387283393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-89799978791503671442008-05-05T19:12:00.000-07:002008-12-10T22:41:55.619-08:00

Whats new:Level selectEP points change colorversion number systemGame installerHighscore is savedIf the installer doesn't work leave a note in the comments with your OS version and video card maker (ATI or nVidia)DOWNLOAD IT!!enjoy!Note: Download it will point to Trino.0.2.3047.28470.exe but it actually is Trino.0.2.3048.32158. What's new on Trino.0.2.3048.32158:Relative Path Problem Fixed (When

Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905342410387283393noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-29605207419632493492008-04-30T20:19:00.000-07:002008-04-30T20:28:52.556-07:00

Download: http://tinyurl.com/5ek8zfTrino 0.1.7.0 has the following new features:Single InstallerNew effects on evolution pointsNotes:The file is pretty large because we include the necessary DirectX dll's, .NET Framework 2.0 SP1 and XNA 2.0 RedistributableWe haven't tested in Windows Vista and 64-bit machinesIf you have any problem with the installer, please tell us!Thanks and enjoy!

tephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02641308474157574363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-7192303789974410552008-04-29T12:19:00.000-07:002008-04-30T20:27:55.488-07:00

New build of trino with keyboard support!As with all builds make sure you have the following installed:1) .NET Framework 2.0SP1 - Go: http://tinyurl.com/2akcdz2) DirectX runtime - Go: http://tinyurl.com/99wbw3) XNA runtime - Go: http://tinyurl.com/2uagfu...and then download our game: http://tinyurl.com/6kdbjbYou can use your keyboard for this build but for the best experience make sure you have

Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905342410387283393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-83330280765698238052008-04-25T16:10:00.000-07:002008-12-10T22:41:55.926-08:00

One of the nice perks of working in the EA Redwood shores building is that its easy for employees to check out our game during a coffee break. Our team held a soft open or open house for any EA employee to come by and play test our game. We had people from all different teams like Sims, Deadspace, Pogo and also university relations and facility team.Everyone who playtested gave us really good

soohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00047917383978915474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-59258538970554519062008-04-25T16:03:00.000-07:002008-04-25T16:06:43.808-07:00

We posted a link to our blog a few days ago on XNA community and another site Ziggyware posted a link to our blog. Check it out! Check out Ziggyware's XNA tutorials and stuff.Thank you!

Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905342410387283393noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-13352571641687924592008-04-24T19:19:00.000-07:002008-12-10T22:41:56.303-08:00

Download it!What's new:Full screen modeWarning and evolution signsA new enemy typeNew EffectsBug fixesIf this is your first time running our game look to the previous posts below for installation instructions.Bottom line is you will need .NET, XNA, and DirectX runtime installed. You can find download links below.-Ivan

Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905342410387283393noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-75056110685009481762008-04-23T01:49:00.000-07:002008-04-23T17:21:05.631-07:00

New Trino Build! What's new:* Several bug fixes* New effects* Difficulty adjustment* Score/HiScore (HiScore is not persistent, it is only for testing)* Currently, game has issues with ATI graphics cards. Sorry!If you have already played our game and installed all requirements,Just download newer version of the game: http://tinyurl.com/6kdbjb(You can delete the old trino_prebeta.zip and its

tephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02641308474157574363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-14038704782779347042008-04-22T13:12:00.000-07:002008-12-10T22:41:56.785-08:00

Hello Yinz,PRE-BETA INSTALLATION:The installation process for our Pre-Beta is a bit confusing, and it's our fault. We're going to have a quick and easy, single installer file (very soon), but we wanted to release this early version of our game to close contacts in order to get as much feedback as possible. Below are easier instructions to follow. When it doubt, please see the readme.txt that's

Nick "Ultra-laser" Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04125930944110017209noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-60917973388788430852008-04-22T00:50:00.000-07:002008-12-10T22:41:56.996-08:00

Download: http://www.etc.cmu.edu/projects/xbl/trino_prebeta.zipRequirement: You need XBOX 360 Controller!Features:* Unique Game Mechanics* 6 Puzzling and Action Filled Levels* 7 Enemies with Advanced AI who use their cunning abilities to track and hunt you down!* Breathtaking 3D Graphics and Effects* Compelling MusicAny comments, feedbacks, bugs, or questions, please reply this posting! We love

tephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02641308474157574363noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-78657978029027639252008-04-15T16:59:00.000-07:002008-04-15T17:15:47.170-07:00

This is what we've been working on last week(+end). Check out the-New enemy look-New effects-New maps-New sounds-UIand.... we have lighting system that really changes how the game looks.Wait to play Trino- BETA release's next Monday!

soohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00047917383978915474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-48674031596500501732008-04-15T00:59:00.000-07:002008-12-10T22:41:57.234-08:00

After weeks and weeks of trying to come up with a name we finally have a new one. It was a close battle of "Trino", "Triangulator" and "Trivolver", but in the end "Trino" was the only one left standing.

Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905342410387283393noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-39177936015299469102008-04-09T15:56:00.000-07:002008-12-10T22:41:57.425-08:00

The is a first attempt at really defining/adjusting the scale of our game enemies in relation to our player character.

Nick "Ultra-laser" Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04125930944110017209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-83482242918910359072008-04-09T11:41:00.000-07:002008-12-10T22:41:57.609-08:00

The game's UI is done art wise, still needs to be implemented. This is only a photoshop approximation of a game screen, the actual game looks different. So much left to work on!

Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905342410387283393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-89364362112429106502008-04-07T16:37:00.000-07:002008-04-07T16:59:13.106-07:00

To avoid the virtual triangle.But, it's not that hard to catch them. :)

Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10626572289205085284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-48117754716320570432008-04-06T23:59:00.001-07:002008-12-10T22:41:58.154-08:00

A chart of the game's art up until now. yay.

Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905342410387283393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-87401549440635434772008-04-03T21:40:00.000-07:002008-12-10T22:41:58.515-08:00

We got some new enemies; the first one to show is the Point Eater. This guys eats your points, breaking your triangles and combos. More to come soon!The Heavy is also on display. More to come soon.

Nick "Ultra-laser" Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04125930944110017209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-83094272483075543922008-04-02T22:05:00.000-07:002008-12-10T22:41:58.618-08:00

A materials test in Maya. There's four texture maps: color (color + ambient occlusion), reflection (skydome), reflection mask and normal (for distortion). Hopefully this is reproducible in XNA!

Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905342410387283393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-64555532908507093782008-04-01T17:50:00.000-07:002008-04-01T18:07:03.599-07:00

I am almost done with one of 7 (huh?) new main BGM... I included some of the sound effects to see how it would feel in the game when randomly mixed with BGM.

soohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00047917383978915474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-54828488209841424022008-04-01T14:01:00.000-07:002008-12-10T22:41:59.017-08:00

Two new enemies modeled & textured. Rigging & animation will come next, but expect to see more enemies modeled & textured first.7

Nick "Ultra-laser" Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04125930944110017209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-9609657468160437082008-04-01T11:57:00.000-07:002008-12-10T22:41:59.029-08:00

soohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00047917383978915474noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-6399455688211305822008-04-01T01:25:00.000-07:002008-04-01T01:46:37.767-07:00

Animation loop for the main character in the final, 7th, evolution state. Six more animations to go!

Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905342410387283393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-81546491346746657302008-03-28T14:27:00.000-07:002008-12-10T22:41:59.480-08:00

We made this Level Editor to design each level having an unique shape.To bit the level, you need to cover whole area of the level.You can do it by putting points on each specific point (not all points) on the boundary.It's like making convex hall of the level.Hmm, we hope you to understand. :)

Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10626572289205085284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-74702297260385749422008-03-28T10:41:00.000-07:002008-12-10T22:41:59.673-08:00

Our new game designs allow the player to evolve by collecting energy from killed enemies. These are the evolution states from larval form to skate form. By evolving, players can lay down more points to create more complex shapes.

Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905342410387283393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-90150766378913875022008-03-25T14:11:00.000-07:002008-12-10T22:42:00.281-08:00

Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905342410387283393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-31467822075207220992008-03-24T16:32:00.000-07:002008-12-10T22:42:01.271-08:00

Upon the feedback we got from GDC, we made huge shift to our game both in gameplay and aesthetic.We are implementing...-Evolution of triangle by gaining additional point-Combo (achieving "perfect!" by having +1 enemy in each triangle)-Beating border to go to next level, by using the evolved ability from current leveland changing the whole aesthetic to be more mechanical to well match the

soohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00047917383978915474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-22283738836792022342008-03-24T16:18:00.000-07:002008-12-10T22:42:01.720-08:00

After struggling to find right look for out game, we decided to go with a very unique aesthetic that makes out game stand out from others......and we built assets and put into our game...Squishy underwater creatures, bubbly sounds and bubble effects!Aweeee.....How cute!!! Then we brought this to GDC to show it to people :)

soohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00047917383978915474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-4751921915164039502008-03-24T16:11:00.000-07:002008-03-24T16:18:30.256-07:00

After struggling ourselves to get a home at the 1st week out in SV, we built this prototype to see if the core game mechanic idea is fun, and actually works.We first built in on panda, then converted it into XNA and showed it at quarter presentation.

soohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00047917383978915474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-3144109363768136432008-03-24T15:46:00.000-07:002008-03-24T20:49:17.433-07:00

Since GDC, the art team has been busy formulating a new aesthetic to work with our mechanic and gameplay goals. After a lot of sketching and frantic hand-waving, the artists just sat down and started making stuff. Here is a shot of an enemy I worked on:Ivan's been working (really really) hard on the new main character model, and hopefully, he'll post his work soon.

Nick "Ultra-laser" Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04125930944110017209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291166254579161751.post-90399500024572910402008-03-24T15:20:00.000-07:002008-03-24T21:20:49.821-07:00

We're going to use wiki for archival purpose of documentations, and use the blogger as a mean to show our progress. (For personal task, meeting notes and schedules, continue on looking and updating at wiki)The etc project website,http://www.etc.cmu.edu/projects/xbl/will be a link to the blogger.

soohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00047917383978915474noreply@blogger.com0