I figured I should ask Bing Image Generator for some help with this bit, so I prompted it with
"A retro black and white text screen based menu system with about 30 options"
....
Well, at least I know what NOT to do!
The "Monodit" one seems the most reasonable menu there. Once you strip away the clutter from the sides, it's a simple text based menu with little icons for each game.
One issue I'm considering is that most of the icons will be rows of letters!!! Not exactly an amazing looking menu.
So, perhaps remove the icons, and instead just have numbers.
01. Home Row
02. Upper Row
03. Lower Row
etc, etc, and then ..um.. I guess that's as good as that's getting.
Maybe shove Greenie in the menu if there's space..?
It shouldn't be too hard, but I really don't want it to end up looking horrifically texty.
I'm slightly worried about what might happen on a touchscreen, with the keyboard inevitably covering up half the screen. I mean, obviously this isn't meant for that situation, but I do have to account for it.
Maybe I should *squeeeeeze* the menu into a tight space, and pad out the void with Greenie or something?
I'm not sure.
It'll be a fight to get things looking just right, that's for sure.
[chorus]
Super retro, (Retro) black and white, (monochrome)
Only text (ascii) to make it right. (stable)
Make a Menu (options) system, bright. (shiny)
With 30 options in it. (selection)
[break]
[verse]
I have to make a retro menu, (ma-ma-ma-menu, ma-ma-ma-menu)
I've got to fill the screen. (ma-ma-ma-menu, ma-ma-ma-menu)
The player has to pick the game. (ma-ma-ma-menu, ma-ma-ma-menu)
But first I have to make it. (ma-ma-ma-menu, ma-ma-ma-menu)
[bridge]
Build it up (Build it)
Fill it out (Fill it)
Let them play (Play it)
Happy Day (make it)
[break]
[drop][chorus]
Super retro, (Retro) black and white, (monochrome)
Only text (ascii) to make it right. (stable)
Make a Menu (options) system, bright. (shiny)
With 30 options in it. (selection)
Alternative version
: Download | Suno Link
This one was generated using Suno's "Cover" feature, but it took the chord structure in a really odd direction.
Sung by Suno
Udio Alternative
: Download | Udio Link
No idea what happened to the lyrics here, but I really love this one!!
Sung by Udio
"Cartoon Derek is a DJ, live on stage, with a giant scrolling menu in the background. coloured lights, cinematic lighting, smoke, audience, energetic" by Replicate/Flux
[Dave is measuring spaces while the white rabbit statue lies on its side]
Green: What are you doing now?
Dave: Just working out where the kangaroo will go!
Green: The what?
Dave: For the second of the month! "Two, Blue Kangaroo"
Green: You're not actually going through with this, are you?
Dave: Sure! Why wouldn't I? You don't think it's a particularly bad idea, do you?
Green: I mean. You've had worse ideas. Let's be honest.
[Scene Two]
Int. Dave's Bunker - Computer Room
[Dave is browsing exotic pet websites]
Green: You can't keep an actual kangaroo in a bunker, Dave.
Dave: But I've already ordered the blue paint!
Green: This is exactly why people keep evicting you.
Dave: This? Exactly this? I've never ordered a kangaroo, before.
Green: Kangaroos aren't something you should be keeping as a pet.
Dave: It'll be friendly, though.
Green: Until you try to paint it blue!
[Scene Three]
Int. Dave's Bunker - Storage Area
[Dave is arranging hay bales while Green watches in horror]
Dave: The rabbit can keep it company!
Green: The rabbit that keeps falling over?
Dave: Minor technical issue.
Green: Dave, you can't even keep your cola supplies organised.
Dave: But think about it - a blue kangaroo! In a bunker!
Green: No one's ever going to see it!
Dave: I will, and that's enough.
Green: It's already 8pm, Dave. The Kangaroo's going to be way too late for today. I hope you've ordered a few more in advance. .. Wait, what am I saying.
Dave: It's fine, Greenie. I've ordered a whole month's worth!
Green: You didn't order real animals, though, right?
Dave: Don't worry, they'll only be statues.
Green: Good.
Dave: Just you wait until tomorrow!!
[End credits roll]
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