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ink by quill18

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made by quill18 for LD32 (COMPO)
"ink" is a dungeon crawler set in a literal literary land that is procedurally generated. Tales of oriental adventures will summon ninjas made of ink while flying novels go for your face.

Luckily, you have brought your fountain pen and can turn your aggressors' ink against them!

(48-hour Solo-Compo)

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CONTROLS
Left Click: Move & Melee Attack (does area damage).
Right Click: Fire your high-powered INK BEAM attack!

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GOAL

COLLECT three pieces of INSPIRATION to complete your novel before your editor gets mad!

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MADE WITH:
Unity 5
Substance Designer
Blender
Photoshop
Audacity
AudioTool.com
BFXR

Made by Martin "quill18" Glaude.
Unity Tutorials: http://youtube.com/quill18creates
Let's Plays: http://youtube.com/quill18
Twitter: @quill18
Email: quill18@quill18.com

<3 <3 <3 to everyone who watched the livestream!
Windows http://quill18.com/ld32/rc2/Quill18-LD32-win.zip
Mac http://quill18.com/ld32/rc2/Quill18-LD32-mac.zip
Linux http://quill18.com/ld32/rc2/Quill18-LD32-linux.zip
Post-Mortem Video https://youtu.be/dsvPsHui7HY
Source http://quill18.com/ld32/rc2/LD32%20-%20Quill18%20-%20Source%20Submittion.zip
Original URL https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-32/?action=preview&uid=7862

Ratings

Coolness 0% 2469
Overall 3.77 109
Audio 3.04 375
Fun 3.52 214
Graphics 4.00 104
Humor 3.50 175
Innovation 3.56 248
Mood 3.67 95
Theme 3.99 98

Feedback

TheNewPhoenix
20. Apr 2015 · 01:12 UTC
Great game!!! Watched your livestream. Awesome job!
NSoul
20. Apr 2015 · 01:20 UTC
I enjoyed it :)
Briltz
20. Apr 2015 · 01:30 UTC
Best looking LD game you have made to date. Great job!
davidcmcdonald
20. Apr 2015 · 02:25 UTC
Cool concept and sound affects, i enjoyed playing.
breadstix
20. Apr 2015 · 02:40 UTC
The concept is great. The game play is simple which is a good thing. Opening a book of ninjas almost always meant certain death for me.
Dustician
20. Apr 2015 · 02:57 UTC
It doesn't seem like the Blackbeards are firing currently
jxargo
20. Apr 2015 · 04:08 UTC
I love the overall look of this game. Enjoyed the livestream. Excellent work.
mrwillowb
20. Apr 2015 · 04:17 UTC
Great game as always Martin, The game runs very slowly even with low graphics settings on my laptop. It would have been more fun if there was some traps or something else as you walk around, it is a very cool game.
shylloh
20. Apr 2015 · 04:46 UTC
Awesome game Quill, has some strange issues playing on my old/slow laptop though. I stuck around for as much of the livestream as I could, keep up the good work! <3 <3
ZQMony
20. Apr 2015 · 05:44 UTC
Great game. Lots of details.
PushmePullyu
20. Apr 2015 · 05:50 UTC
Pen OP please nerf.
tomdeal
20. Apr 2015 · 07:39 UTC
The graphics are really great for a 48hour game. I've watched the livestream for a while, as always quite interesting.
I do have some complaints concerning the game design, because while being ok for two days, it does not match the graphical quality. For me personally, it could have a bit more variety in gameplay. More weapons, enemies, a boss etc.
Maybe I'm a bit too strict with my opinion, but at the 10+ ludum dare attempt and with your experience, its just another level :-)
jackyjjc
20. Apr 2015 · 07:55 UTC
The game looks really polished and it is great fun! The control was kind of hard get around at first but once I got use to it I thoroughly enjoyed the game. Awesome job! I was watching your stream while I was working on my own entry, pretty inspiring!
Gunn3rboi
20. Apr 2015 · 08:10 UTC
really original, i really liked the whole idea.
TiberiusC
20. Apr 2015 · 08:14 UTC
I really enjoyed watching you build the game, as I was around for about 39 of the 48 hours, and I gotta say, it is a heck of a lotta fun to play. I hope you win the whole thing!
jk5000
20. Apr 2015 · 08:23 UTC
A fun really game.
Malakat
20. Apr 2015 · 09:35 UTC
Nice! Very good looker and the theme is fantastic
marccspro
20. Apr 2015 · 09:51 UTC
Great game but pretty short and .. not so funny ... saddly
aaronjbaptiste
20. Apr 2015 · 09:54 UTC
Awesome work, caught bits of the livestream too, thanks for everything bro!
SkyWolf
20. Apr 2015 · 10:53 UTC
Like every Ludum Dare i'm always like: "i wanna do my own entry, but i wanna watch Quill's stream as well".
So i spend my development breaks onto Twitch watching you and your different than mine take on the theme. And you always manage to amaze me.

There is little to say about the game, it's good, very polished and the voiced sound effects are fantastic.

As always i would like to invite you to take a look at my own entry, it would be an honor! :)
Malsanity
20. Apr 2015 · 11:27 UTC
Would love some WASD movement
nicotuason
20. Apr 2015 · 12:17 UTC
The world is beautiful to look at, but the characters don't look so good next to it. Still, I love the paper theme and the fact that the walls are books.
cmayhem
20. Apr 2015 · 13:03 UTC
Very fun with great mood, very nice graphics!
TwiiK
20. Apr 2015 · 15:08 UTC
Watched your livestream while I made my own game. Even though our time zones differ by about 6 hours I still think I watched the entire thing. :p

The gameplay suffered a bit because you focused so much on presentation, but I got the feeling from watching the livestream that presentation was your focus for this one.

Overall a solid entry and I love the random room generation.
DeadM8
20. Apr 2015 · 15:33 UTC
A great game, very well polished and a really interesting concept. I watched what I could of the livestream, and love all the little details that have been put in :)
Wevel
20. Apr 2015 · 16:46 UTC
Overall a fun game.
DragonXVI
20. Apr 2015 · 16:54 UTC
Love the asthetics of the level design :p And the little letter health pickups that drop. Game's like a simple Cannon-fodder-esque game, easy controls are fairly fun. Kept running out of ink though!

Also, no wonder he's havin' trouble writing. All his books are on pirates and ninjas :p
Barink-social
20. Apr 2015 · 17:02 UTC
nice job ,quill! wathced the last few hours of your livestream, since i made a game myself as well. i did notice you're getting better at graphics
danidre14
20. Apr 2015 · 17:36 UTC
Really cool concept! The graphics we nicely done, the music never got old, and overall a very good submission.
One thing, when you restart, well, for me, the game lags a lot for like 1 minute, then everything smooth-ens out and playing is normal, until you win or lose, and restart again.
dusho
20. Apr 2015 · 17:40 UTC
nice game, love the environment
combat and targeting feels clumsy, though
also, enjoyed your livestream, again
Linus123xbb
20. Apr 2015 · 17:41 UTC
Fantastic game, I really liked it. This is probably my most favourite game you've made on Ludum Dare :D
CodeNMore
20. Apr 2015 · 19:45 UTC
I really like the look to this game, and the idea is great!
wilpel1234
20. Apr 2015 · 19:46 UTC
Thanks for this game hope you win!
xgeovanni
20. Apr 2015 · 20:06 UTC
Good game, but far from your best. Linux version seems a little screwy but that can only really be blamed on Unity.
Jeedan
20. Apr 2015 · 22:26 UTC
Awesome! I really liked your game, not at all biased as I love ARPGs...and use your youtube tutorials a ton!
Sim00n
20. Apr 2015 · 23:54 UTC
I like the idea and the graphics but the game overall seems kind of boring.
killthealias
21. Apr 2015 · 00:16 UTC
The graphics, sound and such are all very well done. However I have a big complaint with how movement was handled as I had trouble targeting an enemy as the game always moved me when I was trying to target an enemy. The procedural generation was done very well also.
Alexander Ramsay-Baggs
21. Apr 2015 · 00:36 UTC
Very good, though I found it hard to target the flying books.
mockthebear
21. Apr 2015 · 02:49 UTC
I really enjoyed. Ive been playing thought all rooms waiting a boss or something. XD
Well, but still 5/5!
fun 5/5 because the "dish dish dish" with voice
muromets
21. Apr 2015 · 03:23 UTC
Great one! It is hard sometimes to hit consistently enemies, but nonetheless it was a fun ride
Vulture Tamer
21. Apr 2015 · 06:51 UTC
good game!

love the theme concept!
especially the main menu!
marinalucio
21. Apr 2015 · 10:05 UTC
I really like the concept of the game. The controls are a bit rough, but i guess it can be easily improved (maybe add WASD to move character). The sfx is a bit too loud for the bg too. Overall nice game! hope to see it more polished. :)
PohyCZ
21. Apr 2015 · 10:54 UTC
The controls are a bit wonky, but overall, good experience.
norwalnate13
21. Apr 2015 · 14:28 UTC
I loved it! I watched it come together in the livestream. I've got to say, it is very pretty for a LD game.
liquidmedia
21. Apr 2015 · 16:32 UTC
The best LD 32 game that I have played yet!
fixitteam
21. Apr 2015 · 18:46 UTC
Awesome job as always, quill :)
Nysten
21. Apr 2015 · 21:37 UTC
Pretty looking game with good gameplay. Works well.
iDisOrder
21. Apr 2015 · 22:11 UTC
Love it, love it, love it!!!!
tigerbyte
22. Apr 2015 · 00:36 UTC
Great job as always, Quill! I laughed out loud when I heard the "dsh" sound of the pen.
KunoNoOni
22. Apr 2015 · 01:18 UTC
Well done Quill. You did a top notch job on this one. When you pick up the letters the sound is a little too loud.
ironleonem
22. Apr 2015 · 08:45 UTC
Great title! I felt like the ninjas were a little too difficult, but otherwise I had a LOT of fun playing your game! Thanks for sharing! (I beat it! Woo!)
OzlFX
22. Apr 2015 · 08:57 UTC
Honestly one of the best games I have ever played, awesome job dude! P.S. I Watched the livestream :D
JALgames
23. Apr 2015 · 10:47 UTC
Amazing! Altough the controls still need some work, I otherwise really enjoyed this game because of the unique ink mechanics. I'd really like you to make a post-compo-version with the features you mentioned in the post-mortem video.
kabutakogames
23. Apr 2015 · 13:46 UTC
I like the concept - it'd be cool if the respawn function didn't just plop you back where you were though as often when I was getting wailed on by ninjas I would just keep getting mauled when I respawned
Xanderzoo
23. Apr 2015 · 14:35 UTC
Nice game.
andrewkennedy
24. Apr 2015 · 02:10 UTC
Great idea - loved the setting an awful lot! Found the combat to be a bit uninspiring (winning wasn't all that rewarding and dying didn't feel like your fault). The environment was cool, and picking up the letters was a nice touch. Great idea for the start menu by the way!
tripleVisionGames
24. Apr 2015 · 12:56 UTC
Cool unique style for the graphics and a great take on the theme. Absolutely love how you did the opening menu too, really cool!
th4t
24. Apr 2015 · 17:16 UTC
Cool game. I really enjoyed watching your Post Mortem.
Of course there is room left for improvement (e.g. I don't really like the voiced sound effects) but great work for the limited time frame.
RealityCheck
25. Apr 2015 · 15:50 UTC
Really love the idea behind this game. The theme is used perfectly for what is ultimately a well polished 48hr game. Found it a bit strange/uncomfortable to both move and melee with the left mouse, but other than that - great stuff.
TheScopelessOne
25. Apr 2015 · 19:06 UTC
The sound when picking up letters can get a bit loud, otherwise this is impressive for 48h.
Jacob Eriksson
25. Apr 2015 · 20:50 UTC
Can't believe this was made in just 48 hours!
Garris
25. Apr 2015 · 23:58 UTC
Very nice. The environment and menu were beautiful, and the player and enemy graphics were consistent. My only critique would be that the ink attack mechanic felt a little clunky, but I got by. Thematically, this was excellent! You really did a good job of making all the elements complement each other.
coderitual
28. Apr 2015 · 15:58 UTC
I've watched you stream, it was great to watch how you've worked on the game. Game itself is a masterpiece, taking into account the time in which it was done. When it comes to time management, I still have a lot to learn :)
funisfun8
30. Apr 2015 · 17:58 UTC
Wow, came here from your post-mortem video. DANG! Great job! The game is innovative, interesting, has a fun theme, great mechanics, and overall just VERY well executed!
FeniX
02. May 2015 · 12:32 UTC
Great idea and graphics! The game looks awesome, great job! I love the fact that bats are flying books. :D

However, there are some bugs - I had problems with shooting ink, sometimes that didn't happen and sometimes the ink got stuck in the smoke left after dead of an enemy an there was a sound played till the moment I shot again. An there was a moment, when a letter was stuck on the edge of the wall and I wasn't able to reach it.
ButtonMasherBros
04. May 2015 · 15:56 UTC
Pssst - you are in todays Ludum Dare to Believe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5huV5G4H100
Lukbebalduke
04. May 2015 · 16:33 UTC
Cool idea and nice graphics style!
Anti
06. May 2015 · 08:22 UTC
Good execution! Really fun to watch you make it and play it.
Archonthewizard
07. May 2015 · 04:16 UTC
One of the most impressive compo entries I've seen! I think it was a good idea to keep it short. Very cool!
NuvlearGames
07. May 2015 · 10:54 UTC
Seriously quill!!!! You damn show off. I demand that you develop the game forever. One of the best games you have made.
sharp911
07. May 2015 · 16:15 UTC
Great Job!
marccspro
12. May 2015 · 10:38 UTC
0% Coolness... That's a shame. A big part of Ludum Dare is about voting for other games.