Protext was the Word Processor of choice, and we filled the memory up three times, so had to split it into four separate documents
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Posts by Slice Bar Games
The feature design document for Astra Protocol 3 (working title) is finally complete.
Gloriously typed up on an Amstrad CPC 464, it's too big to fit on a 3" disc, comes in at 32 minutes of cassette tape and over 10 meters of listing paper
#gamedev #retro #amstrad
6 days ago
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An update on the next game in the Astra Protocol series. We're hard at work on the feature document, seeing what we want to keep from AP2 & what new stuff we'll add in.
For authenticity, we're writing it on a computer from the 1980s & have already maxed out the memory of two files
#gamedev
1 week ago
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Alright Captains. Astra Protocol 2 has had Steam achievements for over a month now, and here's the most & least common ones that have been unlocked
The most common involve self destructing your ship and crashing into a planet. We need to boost these numbers!
#indiegame #scifi #spacesim
2 weeks ago
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Spring into the Steam Sale with 75% off Astra Protocol 2
1 month ago
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We've been keeping an eye on the achievement runs for Astra Protocol 2 over the last week.
We're not surprised that the top one involves blowing up your own ship :)
Which achievement did you get first?
#AchievementHunt #PCGaming #SteamGames
2 months ago
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We've been keeping an eye on the achievement runs for Astra Protocol 2 over the last week.
We're not surprised that the top one involves blowing up your own ship :)
Which achievement did you get first?
#AchievementHunt #PCGaming #SteamGames
2 months ago
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Image of the Amstrad CPC 464 green screen monitor displaying the text "ASTRA PROTOCOL 3 - FEATURE DESIGN DOCUMENT"
Taking an on-brand approach to games design...
2 months ago
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ICYMI, on Friday we released an update to Astra Protocol 2, adding in achievements and some other features to make it easier to speedrun, such as seeding the randomiser and easier ways to achieve the win condition
Here's our baseline (with a lot of save scumming)
#indiegame #speedrun #scifi
2 months ago
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But don't just take our word for it. See the update in action here as we attempt another run to discover the mystery of the Astra Protocol
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCKd...
2 months ago
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The Astra Protocol 2 v2.1 patch is now live!
Achievements, new ways to explore, and more!
Check out the patch notes on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/202...
#indiegame #scifi
2 months ago
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But don't just take our word for it. See the update in action here as we attempt another run to discover the mystery of the Astra Protocol
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCKd...
2 months ago
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The Astra Protocol 2 v2.1 patch is now live!
Achievements, new ways to explore, and more!
Check out the patch notes on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/202...
#indiegame #scifi
2 months ago
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Anyone reached a higher rank than Commander in Astra Protocol 2?
2 months ago
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There's just a few hours remaining of the Steam Typing Fest where you can pickup Astra Protocol 2 for 75% off!
#indiegame #scifi
2 months ago
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Attention Captains.
We've just uploaded a fresh build to the Astra Protocol 2 beta. We should be feature complete with just a few tweaks remaining.
Read more and join the bug hunt here:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/202...
#indiegame #indiedev #spacesim
2 months ago
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Astra Protocol 2 has joined the Steam Typing Fest!
It’s fast, it’s chaotic, and right now it’s 75% off.
Perfect time to dive in.
2 months ago
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Grab it here whilst the Typing Festival is on - store.steampowered.com/app/2026750/...
#indiegame #spacesim #scifi
2 months ago
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Astra Protocol 2 has joined the Steam Typing Fest!
It’s fast, it’s chaotic, and right now it’s 75% off.
Perfect time to dive in.
2 months ago
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We've updated the beta branch for Astra Protocol 2 - safe havens, more repair options, and lots of bug fixes. If you want more info, check out store.steampowered.com/news/app/202... and let us know your thoughts!
2 months ago
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The function was relatively straightforward to implement, so we'd not lose a lot of work if we removed it, would just like to hear people's thoughts. Additionally, if you jump on the beta, you could try it out yourself and let us know.
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev
2 months ago
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However, does this fit the game? It alters one of the key parts of space exploration, and does it make things too easy?
2 months ago
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To warp or not to warp?
We've implemented warp jumps in the Astra Protocol 2 beta, this enables near instant travel to another position in the map, for the cost of overheating your reactor and temporarily deactivating ship functions after the jump.
2 months ago
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Astra Protocol 2 fans - we need you.
We're working on some new features and require player feedback.
If you want to jump onboard the latest beta, you can find out more here:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/202...
#indiegame #scifi #spacesim
2 months ago
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Astra Protocol 2 fans - we need you.
We're working on some new features and require player feedback.
If you want to jump onboard the latest beta, you can find out more here:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/202...
#indiegame #scifi #spacesim
2 months ago
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Minor spoilers for the next Astra Protocol 2 patch - we're adding in achievements.
#indiegame #spacesim #gamedev
3 months ago
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Love to see it when players print out their own user manuals for Astra Protocol 2
steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/...
If you've made your own, let us see them!
#spacesim #indiegame #physicalmedia
3 months ago
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Happy (belated) New Year.
There's still a few hours left to pick up Astra Protocol 2 at its historically low price in the Steam Winter Sale.
We've also got a minor new content and bugfix patch lined up for the game too.
#spacesim #scifi #indiegame
3 months ago
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Astra Protocol 2 is currently 75% off in the Steam Winter Sale.
You can get the game, including the Three Year Anniversary Update, for only £1.29!
Grab it here:
store.steampowered.com/app/2026750/...
#indiegame #scifi #spacesim
4 months ago
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