{"author_link":"\/author\/jthistle\/","author_name":"jthistle","author_uid":"39482","comments":[{"author_name":"amras0000","author_uid":"47448","time":"Apr 20, 2015 @ 2:11am","epoch":1429495560,"text":"had an enemy clip through my shield and I couldn't jump after that. Without looking at source (way too tired to do that right now) I'm guessing you've put your jumping code in FixedUpdate instead of Update. You might want to fix that."},{"author_name":"crockid5","author_uid":"12651","time":"Apr 20, 2015 @ 2:14am","epoch":1429495740,"text":"Couldn't make it past the second part, the shields didn't seem to repel the enemies as much as I've expected."},{"author_name":"jk5000","author_uid":"50889","time":"Apr 20, 2015 @ 2:14am","epoch":1429495740,"text":"It was fun. But the player is a bit hard to control."},{"author_name":"stoarch","author_uid":"50107","time":"Apr 20, 2015 @ 4:18am","epoch":1429503180,"text":"Good game. If jumping was not so difficult. Very novel idea only seen in Ikagura."},{"author_name":"jthistle","author_uid":"39482","time":"Apr 20, 2015 @ 6:25am","epoch":1429510800,"text":"Sorry about the glitches, I was a bit rushed for time at the end and didn't have time to fix them :\/"},{"author_name":"PaperBlurt","author_uid":"26530","time":"Apr 20, 2015 @ 6:32am","epoch":1429511220,"text":"Don't know why but this design is just up my alley.\r<br\/>Keep it up!"},{"author_name":"jthistle","author_uid":"39482","time":"Apr 20, 2015 @ 6:43am","epoch":1429511880,"text":"Hmm, if there's a glitch please can you report  which build you where using (e.g. windows, web player), thanks!"},{"author_name":"jthistle","author_uid":"39482","time":"Apr 20, 2015 @ 6:43am","epoch":1429511880,"text":"*were"},{"author_name":"TaoPhoenix","author_uid":"13269","time":"Apr 20, 2015 @ 7:50am","epoch":1429515900,"text":"Yeah, there's promise here, but the controls are really buggy! There's times you can't even jump at all! \r<br\/>\r<br\/>And then the sequence to try to repel the monsters gets really tricky once you start having to interlock a d w q e r! (And probably more later!)"},{"author_name":"Buko-Studios","author_uid":"45152","time":"Apr 20, 2015 @ 8:37am","epoch":1429518720,"text":"also found the controls and physics a bit difficult to work with, but I like the changing fields for different enemies. Is the best strategy to deflect them out of the screen?"},{"author_name":"BraindeadGeo","author_uid":"29444","time":"Apr 20, 2015 @ 11:53am","epoch":1429530480,"text":"Just echoing the other comments, a good idea but the jumping is a bit too laggy for precise movements."},{"author_name":"Dynad","author_uid":"26032","time":"Apr 20, 2015 @ 11:53am","epoch":1429530480,"text":"Funny little game, controls are kinda sluggish.. and the shield doesn't always protect as it should and clips right through. Jump does't always trigger.. maybe you cant jump while shield is on.. but even then some weird occasions I couldnt jump at all.. anyway.. good job and will see you with the next LD! :)"},{"author_name":"Figglewatts","author_uid":"18833","time":"Apr 20, 2015 @ 12:56pm","epoch":1429534260,"text":"Jumping was difficult, it'd be easier if you could jump whilst moving"},{"author_name":"DKoding","author_uid":"33865","time":"Apr 20, 2015 @ 2:44pm","epoch":1429540740,"text":"I LOL'ed. :-) \r<br\/>\r<br\/>Please rate mine at http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/ludum-dare-32\/?action=preview&amp;uid=16225"},{"author_name":"Borkleby","author_uid":"50895","time":"Apr 20, 2015 @ 3:06pm","epoch":1429542060,"text":"Very challenging, very fun! Epic walking animation too. Jumping was a bit weird, though. Couldn't always get it to work."},{"author_name":"jthistle","author_uid":"39482","time":"Apr 20, 2015 @ 3:30pm","epoch":1429543500,"text":"Sorry, I'll fix the jumping tonight. I guess maybe a bugfix is allowed? :D I'll do it anyway. Thanks for the feedback guys, really apprieciate it!"},{"author_name":"syncxzoz","author_uid":"50852","time":"Apr 20, 2015 @ 3:42pm","epoch":1429544220,"text":"so fun, but so hard to control... and that shield is good actually.  a little confuse at first.. shield blockade the jump ? .. but sometimes i can jump with the shield.lol"},{"author_name":"Ershany","author_uid":"49949","time":"Apr 20, 2015 @ 6:11pm","epoch":1429553160,"text":"Such an awesome idea :P and the bugs made it more enjoyable XD Graphics were ehhhh :P"},{"author_name":"ssiegel2","author_uid":"50178","time":"Apr 20, 2015 @ 8:26pm","epoch":1429561260,"text":"Interesting idea. I could see this being used for a lot of puzzle mechanics."},{"author_name":"Garris","author_uid":"33993","time":"Apr 20, 2015 @ 8:33pm","epoch":1429561680,"text":"Nice concept, but the controls felt a little confusing, and the jumping was a little nuts. Would have been nice to have a bit more variety in sounds. Nice use of theme though."},{"author_name":"thumbgarden","author_uid":"52000","time":"Apr 20, 2015 @ 11:22pm","epoch":1429571820,"text":"fun but think about making the keys easier to use.  Say I wanted to jump move to the right and hit the shield all at the same time it would be uncomfortable with the controls you picked."},{"author_name":"jthistle","author_uid":"39482","time":"Apr 21, 2015 @ 6:19am","epoch":1429596840,"text":"Please read the full insertctions: you CAN use the arrow keys!"},{"author_name":"jthistle","author_uid":"39482","time":"Apr 21, 2015 @ 6:19am","epoch":1429596840,"text":"*instructions"},{"author_name":"Geckoo1337","author_uid":"35835","time":"Apr 21, 2015 @ 10:13pm","epoch":1429654080,"text":"It's still very buggy for me - collision and gravity are really crazy or awkward sometimes. Interesting game which can be improved. Thank you ++"},{"author_name":"DesignerNap","author_uid":"21374","time":"Apr 22, 2015 @ 10:02pm","epoch":1429739820,"text":"there is a fun &quot;Double super jump&quot; if you hit up and right together :)"}],"images":["ld32\/39482-2c5d731d43f128f74e2c1833881598e6.jpg","ld32\/39482-f68176a38d7328e1766039ebeb56ac90.jpg"],"links":[{"url":"http:\/\/jamesthistlewood.co.uk\/ld\/ld32\/webplay\/index.html","text":"Web (Unity Webplayer)"},{"url":"http:\/\/jamesthistlewood.co.uk\/ld\/ld32\/windows.zip","text":"Windows"},{"url":"http:\/\/jamesthistlewood.co.uk\/ld\/ld32\/linux.zip","text":"Linux"},{"url":"http:\/\/jamesthistlewood.co.uk\/ld\/ld32\/source.zip","text":"Source"},{"url":"http:\/\/about:blank","text":"Other platforms soon :D"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"10550","g_author":"39482","g_event":"LD32","g_eventkey":"27","g_subevent":"COMPO","g_urlkey":"10584","g_title":"Light","g_status":"UCHK1","g_place":"927","g_commentcount":"25","g_site2_node_id":"0","g_hide":"N","g_has_icon":"Y","g_rqueue":"0","g_random":"0"},"nds":[],"node":null,"orig_images":["http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/444368\/39482-shot0-1429465047.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/444368\/39482-shot1-1429465047.png-eq-900-500.jpg"],"text":"You live on a distant planet and have been put in charge of completing a fearless task. Can you do it? Warning: May Induce Rage! Have fun and don't forget to rate :D\r\n\r\nALSO, YOU CAN USE THE ARROW KEYS!!! It makes it much easier to switch shields, and I forgot to note that in the game :P\r\n\r\nNB: Different shields repel different creatures, so don't expect a black shield to work against the first enemy or the pink shield to work against the last enemy etc.\r\n\r\nThis is my third LD, both consecutively and altogether, and I think this may have been my best entry yet :D Really enjoyed this one!\r\n\r\nSorry, no WebGL build for those of you who can't use the web player. Please download the standalone specific to your operating system.\r\n\r\nSorry about the glitches, I was a bit rushed for time at the end and didn't have time to fix them. Just keep on playing, it might work :\/ UPDATE: Jumping is (mostly) fixed! And the typo at the start :P","title":"Light"}