[ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

As an experiment, and something to do to learn QML, I hacked up a Space Invaders type game in 2 evenings. (somewhat > 2 evenings to get to the current version tho!)

Website

TODO:
Powerups (extra lives done)
Volume

Installation:
From version 0.1.2 the package is available from extras-devel

History
Version 0.4.0
* New Icon
* Pause when put into background

Version 0.3.9
* Added exit dialog
* Made sfx quieter

Version 0.3.8
* Rewrite the settings code to be fast on symbian
* Add additional icons for meego

Version 0.3.7
* Give lives every 5 to allow getting past level 18
* Fix bug where ship dissapears
* Fix bug when focus is on gemername and then select a key button
* Fix bug downloading hiscores
* Stop the accelerometer when paused to save battery

Version 0.3.6
* Fixed bug in lives display
* Fixed bug on server preventing upload of scores
* Made harder again!

Version 0.3.5
* Changed difficulty logic
* Get a new life every 5 levels >= 10
* Added simple intro animations
* Wiped settings again for new scoring system
* Updated server to require application version
* Server will reject impossible scores

Version 0.3.4
* Removed bullets when hit
* Really fixed bug where mystery ship sound continues if player is killed
* Added options for key configuration, left, right and fire
* Speed improvement on startup
* Better apply of useAccelerometer setting

Version 0.3.3
* Added explosion animations
* Fixed bug where mystery ship sound continues if player is killed
* Moved message window to the bottom and made smaller
* Fixed bug in hi score uploading

Version 0.3.2
* Moved message window back slightly to appear behind settings
* Added versions to required dependancies
* Fixed settings bugs/crash on end game

Version 0.3.1
* Fixed parsing of global hi scores
* Fixed ordering of global scores (website bug)
* Fixed duplicate global hi scores on multip open of the pane
* Rewrote settings handling
* Settings apply instantly now
* Quicker startup
* Quicker level start
* Quicker end game
* Slightly slower exit

Version 0.3.0
* Added global hi-scores
* Upped required version of libqtm to 1.2 (the latest)
Global Hi Score Table

Version 0.2.2
* Fixed mysteryship sound bug
* Aliens now destroy bunkers as they move past them
* The game ends when the aliens reach the 'invasion' line at the bottom
* Aliens drop down at either end of the screen now
http://www.piggz.co.uk/si-0.2.2.png

Version 0.2.1
*Internal changes to allow for different screen sizes (aka symbian version)
*Added bonus ship (300 points, appears at random when there is enough space)
*Changed way point are awarded (row 1 = 30, 2 and 3 = 20, 5 and 5 - 10)
*New menu layout with links to homepage/donate

Version 0.2.0
*Rewrote bunker in C++ for large performace boost
*Better state handling
*P pauses/resumes
*Q quits a running game
*Better messages

Version 0.1.5
*Better keyboard handling for left/right

Version 0.1.4
*Version 0.1.3 was the wrong source, so 0.1.4 is what it should have been!

Version 0.1.3
*Added Sound Effects
*Added Lives
http://www.piggz.co.uk/si-0.1.3.png

Version 0.1.2
*Packaged for extras-devel

Version 0.1.1
*Added Hi-Score table
http://www.piggz.co.uk/pgz-spaceinva....1.1_armel.deb
http://www.piggz.co.uk/si-0.1.1.png

Version 0.1.0
*Optimized collision detection
*Better acceleromter handling
*Cleanup on end game
*Bigger settings button
*Dont start game if clicking a blank area of the settings window
http://www.piggz.co.uk/pgz-spaceinva....1.0_armel.deb

Version 0.0.9
*Added settings window
http://www.piggz.co.uk/pgz-spaceinva....0.9_armel.deb
http://www.piggz.co.uk/si-0.0.9.png

Version 0.0.8
*Bunkers
*Aliens now white
*No level limit
*Better package requirements
*Only flashes when fires
http://www.piggz.co.uk/pgz-spaceinva....0.8_armel.deb
http://www.piggz.co.uk/si-0.0.8.png

Version 0.0.7
*Includes 5 levels and better packaging
http://www.piggz.co.uk/pgz-spaceinva....0.7_armel.deb
http://www.piggz.co.uk/si-0.0.7.png

Version 0.0.6
*First mostly usable version
http://www.piggz.co.uk/pgz-spaceinva....0.6_armel.deb

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

You could enter the MeeGo Coding Competition 2011 with your game.
http://wiki.maemo.org/MeeGo_Coding_Competition_2011

Thanks!

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

Really? i wouldnt have thought it good enough! :)

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

I need "libqtm-11-dceclarative" to install. How do I get this file?

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

I think its in extras-devel
maemo.org/packages/view/libqtm-11-declarative/

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

Hi! It says: module "QtMobility.sensors" is not installed, so I have a black screen. I made apt-get install python-qtmobility and still the same...

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

Thanks! Tried finding it through AppMan but couldn't spot it.

For lazy folk, working link:
http://maemo.org/packages/view/libqtm-11-declarative/

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

Can you post some screenshots?

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

you need libqtm-11-declarative, which should also install libqtm-11-sensors. If not, install that too from extras-devel

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

i will do later, after i get back from work

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

No music? and explosion effects?
Why every time the plane shoot the screen flash?
Also you'll need to add lives. One shot gameover is boring. :(

Good start by the way :)

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

thanks :)

yes, those to come too. I quite liked the flash on fire, but can turn if off or make it configurable.

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

maybe adding it to repos with proper dependies would be nice

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

Okay now it works. Good start, I love space invaders. I have a huge problem with left, and right, it just works when It wants to. I like the flash on fire. Keep on the good work!

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

yeah, good call. Ive also found that qtquickcompat package is needed. I'll add that as a dep

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

May I suggest you install the DEB file with dpkg and if it gives errors saying some libs are missing, you issues the command:

apt-get -f install

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

screen shot plz!

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

Done. I will add screenshots as versions are added, though you dont get a feel for it from the shots, the accelerometer controls are surprisingly good :)P

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

How can I remove ?
Don´t see it on Faster App Man

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

It definitely shows up in my FAM as pgz-spaceinvaders, though why you would want to remove it is beyoned me! ;)

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

Arrr! I tried to control the ship with the arrow now I understand it's with the accelerometer! I 'finished' the game now on two attemps. You sure should go to the Meego Coding Competition 2011 when you finish it, I'm sure you'll get plenty of votes, we need some good games like this one.

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

Just got through the last fifth level...
Here are my impressions:
The flashing on shooting could be sometimes really annoying, especially when i go crazy and try to shoot every single time i touch the screen(btw, I think the ship should shoot a bit more frequently, say 1,5 times more). But some ppl like the flashing (i personally like to do it with my n900:)... The graphics are great, exacltly what you are expecting to see, when you hear: Space Invaders!
Although, i think all of the 5 levels are alike, or?
I know piggz you are thinking about creating more levels, but are we going to have a boss at the end? or would You want to keep it simple?..
Just my 2 cents.

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

Glad you guys like it!
I'll make the flashing configurable.
I did originally have it so you could fire as much as you liked, but i think the original had it limited to one at a time.
The current levels get harder in that the aliens speed up and drop more bombs, but i agree some more variation might be needed.

I now have the bunkers mostly implemented (just the damage to refine) so hopefully have a new version in the next day or so.

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

thanks for the game :-P

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

whats that in the first post??

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

Added version 0.0.8 to the first post. This version has bunkers. There is a small delay when starting a level as it created the bunkers at runtime. There may be a small performance hit while playing also, but i will look to address this in the next version. I've also removed the artificial level limit and made it only flash when it actually fires.

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

Thanks for the update. I have a request: to be able to play with the arrows instead of the accelerometer. This game is so coooool.

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

still asking to send it to extra-testing or extra-devel repo

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Added to the TODO list on the first post

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

Just added version 0.0.9 with a settings window for Flash On Fire and use Accelerometer, enjoy!

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

Just added version 0.1.0. Nothing major im afraid, just some bug fixes and optimisations.

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

any plans to put this game on the Maemo repo?

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

Yes, its on my todo....trying to get hi-scores working atm

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

Just added version 0.1.1. Added hi-scores. Thats it for updates tonight!

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

It is now in extras-devel. Version 0.1.2, which contains no changes compared to 0.1.1, just packaging stuff, has been built and is in the queue for -devel.

https://garage.maemo.org/builder/fre...nvaders_0.1.2/

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

And now ive made a web page for it.
http://piggz.co.uk/index.php?page=spaceinvaders

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

Version 0.1.3 has been built and is queued for extra-devel. New in this version is
Lives
Sound Effects

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

Gah, 0.1.3 was the wrong source...0.1.4 now available!

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

It's getting better and better! Still I'd like to share some points of view: For me it's better if you can change whenever you want the options taping on the upscreen where you see the level number, which could open a small menu with' options' and 'about' (version number, websit, etc...) (not so important)
When you chose to play with arrows, it shouldn't pause the first time you type left or right arrow for half a second but shoud be fluid. (important)

Now I just launch some ideas in the air... What about some upgrades? You reach level 5 and you can double fire, you reach level 10 and the graphics are getting better etc... Just if you really don't know what to do lol.
Oh and last thing what about a more retro logo?

But still if you stop now it's already really good. If I was you mother I would be proud of you.

Re: [ANNOUNCE] Space Invaders in QML
 

Thanks for the feedback, hopefully i can count on your vote in the competition!

I'll certainly look at implementing some of your ideas, along with a cleanup/refactor of the code..i feel its getting a bit messy. Definitely the options, website and double fire.

Any suggestions for an icon? Im also looking for some not-too-annoying background music,

The keyboard one might be more tricky, it looks like its to do with the key repeat...i'll see if i can find out anything about it.