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Great news!

Five minutes ago, I finished the last map for Gruntzooie—at least in terms of modeling and setup. This means all that’s left for me to do is write the dialogue.

Now, the remaining parts are:

-Music: Waiting for my composer to finish (unfortunately, he’s very busy).

-Coding: Waiting for the programmer to start on the custom features that weren't in the original BK. He hasn't had any time over the last few months, and it doesn't look like that’s going to change much.

Based on how it went with Corrupted Jiggy, it will probably take another 1–2 years. Since nothing has happened in the last 6 months, we’re likely in for a long wait.

In the meantime:
I might maybe put together a trailer that focuses on things other than the new programmed features. That i can release a new trailer. but i am unsure because to make a trailer is a lot of work.

But here’s the best part:
During those 1–2 years of waiting, I’m going to create a mini-hack. It will only have one world and won't require any external coding—similar to how Kurko usually does it. Didnt know when it come because i didnt start yet ( i will start when i finish writing the dialogs for gruntzooie).

So, stay tuned!


PS:
In term of recomp for Corrupted jiggies. Also the PC port. Sadly no progress yet because the person who needs to help my programmer hasn't gotten back to him yet, unfortunately, since they're also very busy. Recomp stuff is just complicated.
but it will come in the future.

1 month ago | [YT] | 15

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Due to the recently released PC port of Banjo-Kazooie, I am also planning a PC port for my ROM hack, "The Corrupted Jiggies." However, this will take some time.

First, we need to fix a bug that causes the game to crash on original console hardware when using a specific type of module. We aren't sure yet if this bug will persist in the PC port or if it will disappear (similar to how it behaves on an emulator). To avoid having to do the porting work twice, this bug must be fixed first.

Additionally, I’ll need to wait until the person who helped me with the programming for "The Corrupted Jiggies" (and who is also working with me on Gruntzooie) has some free time, as I can't do this without him. A PC port isn't something that can be done overnight.

In short: A PC port for "The Corrupted Jiggies" is planned, but I cannot give a specific release date at this time.

3 months ago | [YT] | 30

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First off, Banjo Gruntzooie' is progressing well. I have theoretically finished modeling, shading, and setting up all 9 worlds. Although I must say I will scrap one world and design a different one. Instead of a Sewage City, maybe it will be a Moon Station world or something. Still undecided. Maybe i will make at some point a video with that Sewer city world and let the people choose if it ok in the game or something different.

Support will help a lot Thanks ^^
(Every supporter will be mentioned by name in-game on a wall and in future trailers (so if you support me, please write directly which name you want to appear in the credits/wall).
www.paypal.com/paypalme/Sorra1Mods

The programming part has not started yet because the person who is helping me with it, or rather, the person doing it for me, hasn't had the time or motivation so far. Regarding the custom music, the person making it for me also hasn't had any time yet.

But regardless, I still need to model the Hub areas, the final boss fight, and the secret area after 100% completion of the game. I've developed severe back pain which has been bothering me for 2 months now, and that is also causing delays. (But I don't think the game will be released in under 3 years because, well, as in 'Corrupted Jiggy,' the person who does the programming for me will be busy with other things besides my game, often take breaks, and is unmotivated. So programming time will surely take another 2-3 years, if not longer. Because sadly is not in my hand how long that wil take because i cant make the big changes in the programming on my own).

In the meantime, I've also changed the front box art (which I already posted). I made it myself, as you saw a few months ago without Ai, but now I've run an AI over it so the magician is better integrated into the image. Hope that's okay. And I've now also designed the back of the box art.

(i cant show the full art here because you know how youtube worked. The sides of the picture are missing because its only a preview and youtube cant show only square images not long pictures. Also the 2 full pictures had also something left and right ^^)

I hope you all stick around, remain hyped for the game, and perhaps support me. Because i can say i will finish the game to 100% also when it will cost a bit of time. ^^ Every little bit of help is important. ^^

Also think about a bit support that will help a lot. Thanks.
www.paypal.com/paypalme/Sorra1Mods

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6 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 44

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Great news. RetroAchievments are finished for "the corrupted Jiggys".
I have seen today they finished the work on it and now they exist. Big thx that they make it.
At the same time i was thinking its a news worth to share here. I know not much people are looking in the Youtube "news" or how you call that here. But its the only place i can make infos like that.

And i seen with that i have 3 bugged Mumbo tokens in the game what you can collect infinity.

But overall i can simply say with that again. Have fun with it and i hope the game will also bring people fun in the future.
The work on gruntzooie goes also well. (If Windows 11 didn't crash 1-3 times a day, this pile of junk)


Support if you wish. (that will help me. Thank you. By support you will be written on a big sign in my next game.)
www.paypal.com/paypalme/Sorra1Mods



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMHbE...

8 months ago | [YT] | 17

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So, now that Corrupted Jiggy has been released and all my guide videos are online, I can say I'm happy with all the good feedback the game is getting. Also, two people gave me a small support on my PayPal account. Thanks a lot for that, it really helps. Because of that, I've decided to create a special sign in my next game for all my supporters. That means every supporter will get a place on the Wall of Fame in my next game.
www.paypal.com/paypalme/Sorra1Mods

Corrupted Jiggy has been in production since January 2022. I learned a lot during that time. For example, World 5 has some weird texture mistakes that clearly show how long ago I made that world. But for those who have already played the game to the end: Yes, I've already been working on Project 2, "Banjo Gruntzooie", since January 2024.

I have already finished 8 out of 9 worlds. What’s left are the hub rooms, dialogues, World 9, the boss, and the post-credits. Of course, the programming stuff is also left, which will take up the most time. That means I don’t think I can release the game before 2028. That's only with a lot of luck and if the person who helps me with the programming stuff is highly motivated and has more time than they did with Corrupted Jiggy XD.

The new game will be a lot better in terms of level design, shading, events, and more. This is logical because there has been a lot of time between Corrupted Jiggy and Gruntzooie, which I used to learn from the mistakes I made. I can also confidently say that Gruntzooie is already a lot better than Corrupted Jiggy.

Unfortunately, there will be no custom animations (because custom animations are not possible in BK romhacking), but more custom enemies. This means more "statue-like" or "stiff" enemies like in Corrupted Jiggy, but in return, a much wider spectrum of enemy types, like slimes, devil worshippers, demons, Evile moles and more.

People who are already on the Hackback Discord know what I'm doing because I post pictures there every time I finish a map. People can be excited for this ROM hack when it's finished.

What I can't promise is that this game will be released soon. But I can promise to make more than just three trailers like for corrupted Jiggys. It's just difficult to make some because I never know what I can show without spoiling too much. But I also promise that I will post more often here with news about Gruntzooie and sometimes a picture, like in this message. The finished box art for Gruntzooie. (Maybe finished. There’s a high chance I might change it XD).

But again, I'm extremely happy that people like Corrupted Jiggy so much, and thanks for playing.

Okay, and because it’s the internet and I mentioned it at the beginning of this message, here is the PayPal link again in case someone wishes to support me what will be a great help.
www.paypal.com/paypalme/Sorra1Mods

9 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 560

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First, like always. my first language isnt englisch. Also sorry for all grammar or spelling misstakes.

2 months ago i posted something. People maybe see that something happen what was not planned. I planned the release of Corrupted jiggys a few weeks ago.
A good and a bad news.
The good news is that the game is technicly ready. Also the game is finished and only 2 bugs are in it what is a little difficult to fix but easy for the user to avoit. Or better say the player can fix them them easy by them self in the play itself (like leave the room and enter again). The bugs and stuff are written in the "read me" what i will also give + the game. Also better read it when the game is release.

The bad news is i dont know when i release it. because 2 months ago (near 3 months) i and the programmer who helps me with stuff maked the decision we put something big in it. What no banjo kazooie romhack had before. Ok corrupted jiggy had already stuff in it what no banjo hack had before but this is something what can change future hacks forever. But that cost more time as we think because nobody did that before what mean we are on a new field. I didnt mean decomp stuff or so. Corrupted jiggy is a romhack mate on BanjosBackback and assemble stuff.
That mean we had bugs we didnt know to fix them or so and must figure things out.

I also think to release 2versions. One version what i have now and later the one with thebig thing in it but i decided i make it in 1 version because when i release it in 2 nobody will play the second version with the big thing in it. And the impact will be not so big.

That mean i dont know when i can release it but when i do it it will have this big thing in it what i know people will see "wow no banjo hack had that before". Also hope you can wait longer for the release. But This year for sure.

10 months ago | [YT] | 11

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Ok Good news in some way. The Bugs are fixed and we are now in the next testing phase of Corrupted Jiggys.
What does that mean?
That means when the tester will finish the game and dont find something the game is finaly finished after nearly 4 years. I started jannuary 2022. Modeltime was the first 10 months (near 3000 work hours) and the rest programming. (ok some mirror model changes in the next 2-3 years what i did in the time i wait) Because i didnt do the programming myself i only had waited. Also i waited years for it. Now we are near the end.

Also when the tester find something big i cant say when i can release it because that must than logicly be fixed. But when they dont find something the game is ready for release. But i will not release it before 17.5. Because thats the date Nostalgia 64 from kurko comes out and its like you plan your game release near gta6.

Hope people are also a little hyped about my full 9 world romhack. What i must say the ideas and models are at this point near 3 years old. Now i am a lot better as what you can see in corrupted jiggy and what you will see in my next project. Also corrupted Jiggy didnt shows my skill level what i have now accurat because some things in it are already really old. ^^

Or i choose the way that release it a little later becase i and my programmer worked on something what never exist in Bk romhacks before and i can add that than in the game. Also maybe i will release the game with it in and later a version 2. or i release it later with already in it. (maybe i choose option 2).

1 year ago (edited) | [YT] | 7

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A little Status Update for Corrupted Jiggy. 4 new Bugs happen but only 1 of them are importand. That mean depent how motivated the programmer/bug fixer is maybe a fw weeks before release (or longer like i say it depent not on me).
But the information i give, also the reason i write this is that we cant fix the Z fighting.

What that mean?
That mean (we must test it on console again) but you can play it on console but i absolutly didnt recommend that. Because we cant fix the Z fighting. That mean some things will look ugy and flickering. Same is for simple64 emu.
Also overall when you wish to play that mod in best looking i say play it on project64 with GLideN64 plugin. It looks the best that way.

Sorry for the people they prefer to play on console. I mean you can like i say but i absolutly didnt recommend that.
(ok we must bug testing it again on console if you really can play it on console but a few weeks ago it worked. XD)

My second project i make will also have Z fighting also same reason when i release my second project in maybe 3-4 years XD

1 year ago | [YT] | 6

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Lets say since a while i worked on cprrupted jiggy. 2022 it starts. Now its beginn 2025. All people they read my community posts or what are in the hackback discord know why it is so delayed. The programmer needs time for the bug fixing. But because of that with luck only 1 thing left. But this is a console only thing.
Z fighting. That mean when 2 surfaces are to near each other also on top of each other they are flickering.
Thats a console only thing (ok and when someone use the emulator simple64).

Now i am asking because of interested. How importand is it for you that the mod can be played on console? Also it can be played on console. But you will see often surfaces flickering what is in some way only a cosmetic bug.

Also in short my question. On what would you rather play "Corrupted Jiggy" on when you can choose ?

1 year ago | [YT] | 7

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Little status update. Nothing big but sad.
Overall we finished the first big test phase. Me and 4 other testers. That i sayed already in my last message.
The sad point is the person what help me with programming are not answered since a few weeks also i didnt think he worked on it. (he usally had long breaks in what he didnt work on it like some people know. the reason that we are already over 2 years in the programming phase).
Mean in term of bug fixing maybe nothing happen the last weeks. Dont missunderstand. I am greatfull he did the programming stuff for me. It oly cost a long long time.

What i did instead because i only can wait here is remodel one of the 3 maps in the game i hate. It was ugly and the first map i mate overall. Now it looks a lot better and is a complett new map. The rest of the time i use to model for my second romhack. What are already in term of modeling 6 world finished modeled a few hub rooms and half of the world 7. But also here the same programmer will help me with that game as with corrupted jiggy. That mean maybe in 3+ years it will be finished. ^^
(Joke aside i am grateful to him that he make the programm stuff for me what i didnt can. also when he needs long for it)

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