{"author_link":"\/author\/pfilzweg\/","author_name":"Pfilzweg","author_uid":"46047","comments":[{"author_name":"Newt_","author_uid":"34427","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 2:10am","epoch":1418004300,"text":"Hey, I don't think that the first link is Web."},{"author_name":"mrwillowb","author_uid":"38959","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 11:50am","epoch":1418039100,"text":"How do you reset when you cause a meltdown?\r\rno instructions"},{"author_name":"Pinpickle","author_uid":"1179","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 6:55pm","epoch":1418064600,"text":"I like it but there aren't really any features that are specific to a nuclear power plant, normally these sorts of simulators have controls for the rods\/moderator\/whatever.\rReally like the graphics but unfortunately I can't play with sound at the moment!"},{"author_name":"Von Hunt","author_uid":"14080","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 6:56pm","epoch":1418064660,"text":"Had a couple of attempts but without some instruction as to how to play it still remains an enigma to me. Has potential to be a fun little game though!"},{"author_name":"gallerdude","author_uid":"16506","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 6:56pm","epoch":1418064660,"text":"Seems cool, but I don't know how to play."},{"author_name":"OldPeculier","author_uid":"25979","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 6:58pm","epoch":1418064780,"text":"Best game I've tried so far. I simply adore this. It's so simple, yet so intriguing. Am I wrong in thinking those are your lips flapping during the "explosion" at the end, there?"},{"author_name":"Dew","author_uid":"11118","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 7:00pm","epoch":1418064900,"text":"A little bit of instructions would be nice, i still dont know the meaning of each control"},{"author_name":"headchant","author_uid":"4232","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 7:05pm","epoch":1418065200,"text":"I love it! Great sound and great concept. Feels so good."},{"author_name":"AndresGames","author_uid":"47045","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 7:05pm","epoch":1418065200,"text":"It worked. Wish there was instructions but I got it down in a few tries lol. Seemed kind of stale in that there wasn't much of a point to it, consider adding checkpoints to reach or go out of business. Ex. reach 50,000 before 2 min or game over, once you reach it another goal. Would give a player reason to keep playing."},{"author_name":"oh_andrej","author_uid":"45379","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 7:08pm","epoch":1418065380,"text":"So this is what it's like to be Homer Simpson.\r\rI actually did enjoy the sound effects but couldn't resist blowing up the plant :P"},{"author_name":"Cake_Catastrophe","author_uid":"5901","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 7:09pm","epoch":1418065440,"text":"I had a lot more fun with this than I really expected - only thing that I think it was lacking was a clear goal to achieve. I even like the lack of instructions and unmarked dials - it's kinda like Myst except with the possibility of blowing yourself up."},{"author_name":"psychomonster","author_uid":"17723","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 10:17pm","epoch":1418076720,"text":"Its fun to cause a meltdown... It would be much cooler if there were some more goals... the left trigger seems to be strange.... cause i pushed it to the half way up... nothing happend to the temp.... then a pixel to much.... meltdown :D"},{"author_name":"Havi","author_uid":"46369","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 11:19pm","epoch":1418080440,"text":"Fun to play around with and I really like the graphics. Cool simulator!"},{"author_name":"Kate Kligman","author_uid":"27059","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 5:03am","epoch":1418101080,"text":"It *is* fun to fiddle with the control panel and listen to the sounds. I think I took a record for the fastest meltdown. :-D"},{"author_name":"admix","author_uid":"46426","time":"Dec 10, 2014 @ 2:39am","epoch":1418178840,"text":"That is a cool idea =)"},{"author_name":"Demy","author_uid":"44801","time":"Dec 11, 2014 @ 3:39pm","epoch":1418312040,"text":"Well, i measure my skills as a 4 Chernobyls i guess. THe game is pretty hard. Nice graphics and this sound... it's annoying but it's just right for the situation, i like it."},{"author_name":"Tater_hater","author_uid":"21618","time":"Dec 12, 2014 @ 5:57pm","epoch":1418406720,"text":"Despite not having an endgame it was intense! well done"},{"author_name":"rjhelms","author_uid":"39055","time":"Dec 12, 2014 @ 6:03pm","epoch":1418407080,"text":"Fun idea. I totally had a game like this for the TRS-80 a million years ago."},{"author_name":"DarkEngineer","author_uid":"36929","time":"Dec 12, 2014 @ 6:26pm","epoch":1418408460,"text":"Nice atomic bomb simulator :)"},{"author_name":"Upgradecap","author_uid":"45797","time":"Dec 12, 2014 @ 6:39pm","epoch":1418409240,"text":"This was actually pretty fun to play, and pixel artstyles always melt my heart :D"},{"author_name":"Grouflon","author_uid":"14480","time":"Dec 12, 2014 @ 6:42pm","epoch":1418409420,"text":"Hahaha, This is really good. I really love the fact that you don't have any instructions, that combined with the awesome sounds you made make the game work really really well. Thanks for this moment :)"},{"author_name":"paperweight","author_uid":"45454","time":"Dec 12, 2014 @ 6:52pm","epoch":1418410020,"text":"Excellent, loved it. The controls needed labels as it took a few goes to get it - also needs a reset button."},{"author_name":"Lupins","author_uid":"8278","time":"Dec 12, 2014 @ 7:55pm","epoch":1418413800,"text":"Very nice game!\rLove simulators"},{"author_name":"egos","author_uid":"20701","time":"Dec 12, 2014 @ 10:18pm","epoch":1418422380,"text":"the sound is hard to support \rAnway you have a great concept with just little more explanation"},{"author_name":"Nikteddy92","author_uid":"12659","time":"Dec 14, 2014 @ 6:26pm","epoch":1418581260,"text":"Damn, this sim is funny! \rI played with the pumps testing how much they could resist before melting!\rI love the graphic style that you used.\rWell done! :D"},{"author_name":"MrBadIvan","author_uid":"44988","time":"Dec 15, 2014 @ 10:59am","epoch":1418640840,"text":"Good experience, real feel of the chained power=)"},{"author_name":"joppiesaus","author_uid":"29014","time":"Dec 17, 2014 @ 11:34am","epoch":1418815740,"text":"I love the game! I played it for a surprisingly long time.\rVery innovative idea, but I think it could use some polishing("You made {money}!", actual goal(like you said), other minor stuff)\rthe graphics and the sound make the game fun."},{"author_name":"Larzan","author_uid":"10395","time":"Dec 17, 2014 @ 5:26pm","epoch":1418836860,"text":"Hehe, i see you use the same 'sound machine' that i usually use when i have time ;)\rGood idea and quite interesting although not many options to influence the plant, you should think about adding some events and more controls, the concept is good, i like it!"},{"author_name":"Mekuri","author_uid":"20130","time":"Dec 17, 2014 @ 5:48pm","epoch":1418838180,"text":"Lovely idea. Very good job for a first entry. Would've loved to have a goal of some sort, that would really add to the experience, but as you said- Time constraints."}],"images":["ld31\/46047-dd5942ad7df78c77b9b449607abee0fb.jpg","ld31\/46047-227bdce63c37950927fbc7226d8773a9.jpg","ld31\/46047-e5a9200855f701199f81b9c4e48d8892.jpg","ld31\/46047-57487e087109d50b19d9530c5f3be70b.jpg"],"links":[{"url":"https:\/\/s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com\/ld31npps14\/NPPS14.html","text":"Web"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/sh\/m3yeo493g0wicth\/AABaR0mO2HFJVj4xEC6alv0Ia?dl=0","text":"Windows"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/sh\/udh30e8ghwnsbgu\/AADbHeDWqcgBXND2uLK196wKa?dl=0","text":"OS\/X"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/sh\/2qy45ydj953jfh2\/AAD4rC1MTQ-5YwBQ_C7D7Ok0a?dl=0","text":"Linux"},{"url":"https:\/\/github.com\/Pczek\/NPPS2014","text":"Source"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"14046","g_author":"46047","g_event":"LD31","g_eventkey":"26","g_subevent":"COMPO","g_urlkey":"14076","g_title":"Nuclear Power Plant Simulator 2014","g_status":"UCHK1","g_place":"289","g_commentcount":"29","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\/\/407933\/46047-shot0.PNG-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/407933\/46047-shot1-1418400238.PNG-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/407933\/46047-shot2-1418400184.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/407933\/46047-shot3-1418400184.PNG-eq-900-500.jpg"],"text":"# Instructions\r\nYou are an operator of a nuclear power plant.\r\nBoost up the Power supply to satisfy the needs and earn money by selling your supplied energy.\r\nHigher energy output increases the overall temperature of the plant. Cool down the temperature by using your three water pumps, to increase water flow pressure.\r\n\r\nDon't let the pressure or the temperature exceed the dangerous zone for to long!\r\n\r\n# Goal\r\nCurrently the goal of the game is missing due to time constraints, but at least it's fun to fiddle around with the control panel and listen to the sounds :)\r\n\r\n# Description\r\nEarn as much money as you can while enjoying awesome sound effects and not trying to blow up the plant!\r\n\r\nThis is my first ludum dare entry ever, damn it was fun!\r\nI didn't have enough time to figure out the export stuff in unity, I hope you are able to play somehow. :D\r\n\r\n# Making of Timelapse\r\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=V9WD-9YrDkk\r\n","title":"Nuclear Power Plant Simulator 2014"}