I don’t know about Weebly, but, as @CJW pointed out, Dropbox is another way to host it. (A pretty awesome way too.)
(http://www.choiceofgames.com/forum/discussion/comment/8346/#Comment_8346)
If I use Dropbox, wouldn’t I have to upload every file on there for the Index to work? I’m really confused here…
Err…yeah guys, came across ANOTHER problem, you see, i’m trying to add a “*text name” to the stats screen, but the stat screen will get an error if you open if and you have no name, i’m trying to script it so if you have no name entered yet you get the name “Unnamed” or “No Name”, but it isn’t working, I know it’s possible because on things like Choice Of Broadsides, if you have not named you character it says “Unnamed”, is it possible to do this?
When you declare the variable in mygame.js you must set the default/intial value between quotation marks, just set that to “unnamed” or “no name”.
Yes you have to upload the entire ‘web’ folder structure to dropbox but you would to weebly or webs as well. I’m not sure how weebly uploads work though, I’m afraid.
If for dropbox you’re concerned about uploading of individual files one by one taking too long, download the application and you can literally drag and drop your game folder into your dropbox folder and the application will automatically upload it all for you in the background. 
Just make sure it’s inside your account’s “public” folder!
Um, I’d rather use Webs, but whenever I try to upload it, when you view my website, you get that loading icon from the game, then you get taken to a “Cannot Find Website” page…
Nvm, Dropbox is working just fine for me, here’s the link to the game: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/80993229/web/index.html
I just played it through. It’s too short to really comment, but I like the style. It looks promising!
Minor error - you misspelt sheath in the first choice after typing your name (and on all subsequent choices too, by the look of it).
A few useful tips:
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You may want to alter the picture so the background color matches the page color. Here (http://www.iconico.com/colorpic/) is a useful tool (you can also screen cap and use paint if you’re so inclined).
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You may want to change the support email to a personal email (it’s in index.html).
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A menu page without any info is kinda jarring. It’s a reminder that you’re playing a game. The ‘Prepare yourself…’ and movement pages (the page between when you click on ‘go north’ and when you actually enter the second room) is also a small annoyance. Extra/unimportant pages encourage players to stop paying attention, and when they come to something important, they care less.
Prey in that sense should be pray I believe.
Otherwise I felt as if the pages were a bit short, but engaging enough, just try and make it more… Meaty?
A promising start! I like that you’re using the Choicescript format to attempt something more in the vein of a traditional RPG. I do have a couple suggestions, though.
Some elements seem to be obviously lifted from other sources. The entire stat system seems to be taken directly from Choice of the Dragon, which is particularly jarring since it doesn’t immediately make sense how stats like ‘Disdain’ and ‘Vigilance’ will have an impact in a dungeon setting. Also, the title logo seems to be lifted directly from ‘The Darkness’ comics or video game. Putting it on your own game might not qualify as ‘fair use’.
It’s fine if you want to use things similar to these sources, it’s very common to take inspiration from works you enjoy. But directly lifting this much makes the game feel a little unoriginal. Try renaming/redescribing the stats for a start, I think that’d go a long way towards giving the game a fresh feeling.
It’s ok so far, but…you are going to change the stats, right? They’re from Choice of the Dragon right now.
@Luxtizer - He’ll probably get away with the name since it’s rather generic, as long as the story isn’t about a darkness in the same context (or keyword “scope”) as the video game.
@CJW I think the name is fine. But I think it’s a problem that the intro logo image seems to be taken directly from either the comic or the game. I’m fairly certain the logo is copyrighted.
Okay guys, let me answer some of your questions and comments.
- The stats are supposed to help you later in the game, either when you meet someone in the dungeon (another “criminal”) or when you get OUT of the dungeon (not sure if I will add this feature yet) or possibly when talking with guards or rivals.
- They sound sort of like Choice Of Dragon because it sort of gave me the idea to make this game.
- On my computer, the backround IS the same color as the map images, I don’t know why this is, but I have tested it on another computer and found the colors ARE different, I don’t know how i’ll fix this really, but i’ll try.
- I realize all pictures will not view, I have no idea why this is, it seems to only happen to a select few computers.
I don’t think it’s a problem at all if you want to use a similar system to Choice of the Dragon. But I’d suggest at least renaming them if you want to go that route, make the game a little more unique.
Just realized that the title image is actually lifted from the Darkness game directly. That’s is certainly copyrighted.
Changing the title and logo…yeah, I just noticed that it’s a little too simalar to the game “The Darkness 2” for ps3…oops…
Changed the website: http://www.dungeonschoice.weebly.com
Everything that was or could be considered copyrighted was removed.