Goat Bean Golf 2005
By S.C. Patel (Beanjo) - beanjo@goatbean.com
Goat Bean Games, Goat Bean Sports http://www.goatbean.com
I. About
II. Controls
III. Trouble Shooting / Help
IV. Credits
I. About
The Goat Bean Golf 2005 creation process started back in March 2004 as sort of a side/test project, but over time became my main project; the game was released in late December of 2004. It was a slow and painfully boring creation process, with months on end skipped due to lack interest :) It is a golf game after all! Mini-golf games have always been fun for me, so I thought it would be fun to make my own. I just hope it is enjoyable for you to play. :)
What program did you use to create this game?
Game Maker. Amazing program, you should try it if you haven't already.
So, what's with the "2005"?
No there isn't a 2004 or 2003; this is actually the first game I've created in 2 years, and the first "real" game I've ever created.
Will there be a 2006!?
Probably not. I have a few ideas, but I don't know yet. If you enjoy this version, and would like to play more, clicking the advertisements on the bottom of the pages at goatbean.com every time you visit would increase the chances. Hey, it's a free game! :)
Poonta?
Yes!
II. Controls
Menus
[up/down] - navigate
[space]/[enter] - select
[f2] - Load Song
[f3] - Stop Song
Game
[arrow keys] - move ball on matt, rotate putter, set spin on ball.
[enter] - place ball on matt
[shift] - slow down putter rotation (hold while rotating)
[space] - set swing power (hold, release to shoot)
[ctrl] - move hole and subtract 10 seconds in hot shot
[q] - quit game (no confirmation screens)
Editor
[f1] - display/remove editor controls
[arrow keys] - move cursor, toggle through items while holding shift
[z] - hold to slow down cursor (arrow jets)
[shift] - show item menu, release to select current object
[alt] - drag object cursor is over (arrow keys)
[ctrl]/[bksp] - delete current object
[c] - clear entire level
[enter] - test/save current level
[esc] - exit
III. Trouble Shooting and Help
-I can't submit my levels!
Either the host is down, or you need to re-download "settings.ini" which should be available on http://www.goatbean.com's Goat Bean Golf 2005 page.
-Why isn't my level on the level web page?
It's sooo bad that it would be a crime to allow someone else to download, or the levels page hasn't been updated yet.
-I want credit for my level!!
Skip a few lines from the bottom and write your name.
-Why can't I submit my scores?
You more than likely aren't online. If you're talking about the money submission, you need 1000 more than the previous submission for it to work.
-The game won't run.
You're crazy, or not on a Windows computer.
-I can't get my course to work.
Make sure you named the levels correctly, you course folder is in the user_courses folder and you typed its name in correctly when loading it. For more information, there is a help file in the user courses folder.
-I can't read the text at the bottom of the screen.
This is because of your resolution. Try Selecting fulls creen in the options menu or change your monitor's resolution.
-I can't hear any music!
This game has no music, unless you know a couple of the easter eggs. Rather than play some annoying looping crap in the background you can load your own music. :)
If you find any other problems with the game please e-mail me.
Help!
-I'm horrible and can't win any money.
Keep practicing, or ask your pal for the cheats, cheater. The key to being decent at this game is planning out your shot beforehand. You'll get better as you play. Also, look through the strategy guide available on the site.
IV. Credits
Game design, programming and graphics by Beanjo
Developed with Mark Overmars' Game Maker
Others' Contributions
Carl Gustafsson - Level Editor scripts
Chinhippy (Tim) - Metal Gear style items
Darthlupi - Voice Acting
DT - Browser Dll
EricDB - Online High Score Tables
Ih8censorship - FTP Dll
Yuugi - Online Money Leaders Table
tdgc - Inspiration in graphic style and gameplay
Xception - File Info Dll