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Hey, for me, I used the b&w sprites in the first short games Dizzy and the Mushrooms Pie (Alex), Dizzy and the Healing Potion (Cristina). In Dizzy and the Other Side (Alex) I used the colored ones since they become “standard”/people’s choice at one point.
However I don’t think it’s a good idea for someone to edit someone else’s games and re-upload them, as it may be a matter of preference, staying true to the original release, but also a risk of breaking things in their game. It’s best to have the author do it, if they are interested in the change.
It’s good that you have asked for permission, since some of these authors are not around, and it wouldn’t be fair to change their games without them being involved, confirming the game’s full functionality, etc.
Personally I wouldn’t update my 2 games that use b&w.
If this preference is a thing for many players, a better choice would be the option to select this in the game’s menus. Also this can be extended to a much larger scale, like an option to select preferred graphics platform specific (Z80, Amiga, etc.) like some remakes of old adventure games did. Again, an author choice for implementing this.
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Hi Alex!
Thank you for the feedback. It seems like most people are against the changes, and authors would prefer to keep their games as their original vision - and rightly so, which is why I spent the time putting together my original post.
I have no intention of uploading the 'modded' versions anywhere if the authors aren't into them :smile:
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Hi both. Yes, tagging someone sends them an email! Hence me getting this 
The games I remember playing when young are the Spectrum games, which had the white gloves and boots.
My games were therefore a conscious decision to recreate the white boots and gloves. Had I wanted my games to have red gloves and boots, I could have quite easily made them so.
Therefore I’m afraid I don’t consent to modified versions of my games being put into circulation. Clearly you can change your copies of my games for your own enjoyment, but I don’t wish these to be circulated as they’re not how I intended the games to be. Thanks!
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Hi Jamie!
Of course, I understand completely. I grew up playing them all on the C64 which used the same sprite, but I prefer the coloured one is all.
As an aside, I'd just like to say you were a HUGE inspiration for me when it comes to Dizzy. I love the games you made so much, and still play them now. I feel rather overwhelmed with affection to see you checking in on here :cool:
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Hi.
I think it was Peter who introduced the coloured sprites for his remakes.
It’s an interesting idea you have, but you will most definitely need the authors’ consent first before going ahead with a minor mod like coloured sprites.
Personally, I can’t fully imagine this would go down too well, whether with attracting attention or none at all.
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Hi Adam!
Thank you for the response. I only made the modded /pak files for myself - it was mostly curiosity to see if it was something which other people may have been interested in.
It seems that, by and large, they're not - so that's understood loud and clear :tup:
It's so nice to hear from you all, by the way. I'm currently developing an RPG, so if anyone is interesting in playing an early demo, let me know and I'll send you the link.
Cheers all!
~Mat
