News

New level set "game inside"

Jürgen Bonhagen has just released a great new level set: “game inside” (needs the brand-new version 3.1.0). It’s a one-level-set, but it marks the current state-of-the-art in custom element level and artwork design. I never thought that something like that was even possible by just cleverly using CEs!

See a screenshot and the description in English or German. The package can be downloaded from Jürgen’s download page. Also have a look at his previous one-level-set “bug machine”, which is included in the same package. Both levels utilize the current CE techniques to a very high degree, and I’m highly impressed what can be achieved using ordinary custom elements!

Visit Jürgen’s R’n’D site:

Rocks'n'Diamonds 3.1.0 released!

Most important changes since last release version 3.0.8:

  • fixed obvious bug with wrong “Murphy” graphics (when digging etc.)
  • fixed a lot of Emerald Mine and Supaplex game engine emulation bugs
  • re-converted Emerald Mine and Supaplex levels to apply engine fixes
  • changed default snap/drop keys from left/right Shift to Control keys
  • added level loader for loading native Emerald Mine levels
  • added level loader for loading native Supaplex packed levels
  • added group elements for multiple matches and random element creation
  • added elements that can be digged or left behind by custom elements
  • added element “Sokoban field with player” missing for Sokoban levels
  • added custom element features to allow building of teleporters
  • added option to use step limit instead of time limit for level
  • added pressing “space” key as valid action to select menu options
  • added clipboard (cut and paste buttons) for custom and group elements
  • added shortcut to dump brush (type “:DB” in editor) for use in forum
  • added network multiplayer code for Windows (still only command line)
  • replaced old tutorial level set with far better one by Niko Böhm
  • “contributions” levels now separate package to make base set smaller
  • too many bugfixes and changes to list them all here (see ChangeLog)

New Rocks'n'Diamonds Web Forum

We have moved to a great New Rocks’n’Diamonds Web Forum!

Alan Bond has created a new forum that replaces the old forum (which is still available to read the old posts there). The new forum has a lot of advantages over the old one! It is much faster, offers a lot of great new features many people missed in the old forum, and it looks so much better – but you should see it for yourself! :-)

This new web forum is again a great place for discussion around Rocks’n’Diamonds, submitting bug reports or suggesting new features, find help, talk to other level designers or artwork creators and read announcements of new releases! Join it now!

Web Forum now with German Section

The Web Forum now also contains a German Section!

Cool New Level and Artwork Stuff!

Do not miss the fantastic, brand new level & artwork sets

Just download, extract into “levels” directory and enjoy!