Update 4/2012

Hey Everyone,

Things are going pretty well here at The 13th Doll project.  The Kitchen area is pretty well buttoned up.  We have some isolated rooms and renders that need to be completed and several that only need to be added into the game engine itself  In terms of programming, we have 2 or 3 puzzles that are to be finished.

The script is pretty much finished, although, it is not yet “finalized”.  Basically, the script has been through multiple revisions and our project leader just wants to go through and make some final changes to fit his overall concept of the project.  Obviously Mt Stauf has his “influences” as well.

The filming of the live action sequences is still being planned at this point.  Our project leader has been speaking with some potential directors but, no casting has been done and no filming locations or schedule have been set.  Obviously the filming is going to be a very important and technical process so, everyone wants to be sure it is done in the best possible way with the highest possible quality.

Lastly, there have been some minor updates to the website here.  There are now links to the Good Old Games and Dot Emu versions of The 7th Guest and The 11th Hour.  There is also a link to the iOS version of The 7th Guest.  I am also debating adding links to The 7th Guest: Infection and The 7th Guest: Book of Secrets, which was recently updated with the solutions and the script for The 11th Hour.

That’s all for now folks, but stay tuned.  Hopefully there will be more frequent updates in the future as rooms/renders are finalized and the puzzles are polished.  We’re all pretty excited here about seeing the end of the tunnel in the distance.  But, we need to make sure not to trip over anything along the way.

-Chris

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The 13th Doll teaser trailer

Check out our teaser for the game, put together by kutuup1989, with music by Chris, and video by Bones, DCBittorf, and others.

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The 7th Guest and The 11th Hour Officially Back on PC!

On the morning of 2/2/2012, Trilobyte LLC, GOG.com (Good old Games), and DotEmu.com made an amazing announcement that rocked the very foundations of the earth.  For the first time in over a decade, The 7th Guest and The 11th Hour are once again officially available on the PC!

The two games that revolutionized the PC gaming industry in the 90s have now come home in an official and supported manner.

While those who still have the original game discs can choose to run emulators to play the games, these official releases will enable those who no longer have their game discs and/or were never exposed to the games will finally have access to these classics.

The DotEmu site has already been updated and the games are available for purchase now.  At the time of this article, GOG.com has yet to make any official announcement, though sources clearly point to the release coming soon.

From all of us here at The 13th Doll project, we congratulate Trilobyte on their return to the PC market, and look forward to seeing what the future may hold for Stauf and his puppets.

Sources:

http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20120202%2FBIZ%2F202020304 - Mail Tribune

http://www.dotemu.com/en/dotemucom-re-launches-the-7th-guest-and-the-11th-hour – DotEmu.com official announcement

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New Years Update

Hey T7G Fans,

We just wanted to give everyone an update as to where things stand in the new year.   The crypt and the kitchen are in great shape and look to be exactly everything that everyone hoped they would be.

The project itself is around 90% completed minus live video work, which means things are looking great.  There is a light at the end of the tunnel.  The unfortunate thing is, that light then leads to Stauf’s mansion…not too good of an incentive when you think about it…

-Chris

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Halloween Greetings

Hello My Friends,

It is so good of you to stop by and visit again.  I’m sorry that things look a bit disheveled and that the entrance is currently barred, but, do not be saddened by this.  Renovations are almost complete, thanks to the designers here.

Let’s just say that I have a way of inspiring people.  Call it a gift, a talent, or even a spell.  But, I’ve been cracking the whip of late and things are going exactly according to my plan.

There has been some re-modeling in the crypt, the attic looks like it is taking on a new character and I’ve been designing some delightful puzzles and surprises for all of you.

So, please be patient while my friends here finish the re-model of the house.  I can guarantee you the wait will be worth it.  In fact, I think that you will find that once the house is ready, a visit would be to die for.

I also want to take a moment to mention that my friends over at Trilobyte Games have some exciting things brewing in their cauldron as well.  There is rumor of yet another tour of my delightful home being planned for next year.  There is also talk of a quiz game.  Oh, you know how I adore puzzles!  Please see their Facebook page for more details.

Oh, and please, do take care on this upcoming Halloween.  After all, I wouldn’t want anything unfortunate to happen to you and I do so look forward to seeing you in the future.  If anything were to happen per-maturely, I might find that, upsetting.  You wouldn’t want to upset me now, would you?

Until our next meeting

Yours,

Henry Stauf

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