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Hi. I’d like to inform you that the newest GiTD, GiTD #46, has started, the theme is ‘Beat Beasts Ablaze’, and we’d love to see you there!
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Babe, guess my usb ports shorted so no mouse use. Ill only be able to chat when Kenny is gone or you write me on skype or kik. Kenny leaves at 2:30. Love you <3
Thanks, that makes it slightly less worthless. Seeing the Easter egg is not worth damaging my eyesight any further, though, so I won’t replay the game.
Oh gosh Ace you’re in the deadly crossfire of a shout spree so I must ask. Why are you so damn amazing? WAITNO That’s for another time. Will Bob the Blob get a sequel and will I be a special unlockable blob character?
WTF Jamie are you drunk again? It’s 8AM for Pete’s sake!
And I have a more advanced version of Bob, it has upgrades, floating mines, lasers, but sadly some critical parts are still missing (coherent level design comes to mind), as they have been for months. Oh well.
Saw your comment on Aqua Boy and it’s duly noted in my design handbook. Some of my game ideas are metroidvania style games and I agree that being able to mark spots on your map when you can’t reach an item at that point would make things go far easier. Just have to avoid the Other M style map that just flat out told you there was a secret item at…
Saw your comment on Aqua Boy and it’s duly noted in my design handbook. Some of my game ideas are metroidvania style games and I agree that being able to mark spots on your map when you can’t reach an item at that point would make things go far easier. Just have to avoid the Other M style map that just flat out told you there was a secret item at that spot on the map.
For secret areas you don’t want to mark, at least place them near marked landmarks, so the player can remember easily where they should backtrack to. That is, if they’re not immediately accessible the…
For secret areas you don’t want to mark, at least place them near marked landmarks, so the player can remember easily where they should backtrack to. That is, if they’re not immediately accessible the first time you get to them.
The main problem with metroidvania games is actually a conundrum: Backtracking is a huge pain in the rear, but if you remove backtracking entirely it suddenly becomes painfully obvious that the game is totally linear and the ‘rewards’ or ‘upgrades’ you give the player so they can access new zones are just glorified keys.
Haha I read through that entire bio… very detailed description for them badges ^^ Props for typing that all out, hopefully you get those last couple of badges some day haha (envious)
GiTD #28 has started! The theme is _____ or Die. (Check out the thread for some important information and restrictions regarding the theme) Keep in mind the two amazing prizes that Kongregate has offered as well. Good luck to all entrants!
GiTD #27 has started! The theme is Bounce! If you post your game prototype for feedback on day 7, make sure to check out the Music Deal (get free music!) information in the 3rd post of the thread.
Ace, thanks ever so much for the frank evaluation of gone to the dogs, that was exactly the sort of thing I was after. I do agree with pretty much all of your points listed. Thanks once again, Rob.
Actually, it was an honor for me to be of help. You are an amazingly talented and prolific author, and I find a lot of inspiration in your work. I look forward to playing the new installment.
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