{"author_link":"\/author\/vacso\/","author_name":"Vacso","author_uid":"27541","comments":[{"author_name":"Vacso","author_uid":"27541","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 11:38pm","epoch":1418081580,"text":"If you can't download from the links can you leave me a comment so I can fix Dropbox please. Thank you."},{"author_name":"anotak","author_uid":"44385","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 12:48am","epoch":1418085780,"text":"the game locked up for me at 0 on the countdown, win7 64-bit here. would really like to rate it!"},{"author_name":"Vacso","author_uid":"27541","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 4:08pm","epoch":1418140980,"text":"Ok. Anotak, I've found the problem but unfortunately it is more than a typo so I can't fix it. Try replaying. The majority of the time it will work when re-opening the game. That is all the help I can give. :( I apologize."},{"author_name":"Vacso","author_uid":"27541","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 4:19pm","epoch":1418141640,"text":"Ok never mind. I just re-read the rules and in game crashing scenarios I can fix it. I will re-upload."},{"author_name":"Sharky","author_uid":"44294","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 4:22pm","epoch":1418141820,"text":"I installed it and it only displays the first screen about production and doesn't progress into the next screen or room"},{"author_name":"SumGato","author_uid":"26412","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 4:22pm","epoch":1418141820,"text":"It says &quot;A Java exception has occurred&quot; each time I try to open it."},{"author_name":"Vacso","author_uid":"27541","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 4:26pm","epoch":1418142060,"text":"Ok try again. I just re-uploaded the fixed version."},{"author_name":"Snuux","author_uid":"18629","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 4:28pm","epoch":1418142180,"text":"Simple game, with good gameplay. Work at graphic and your game will be really cool!"},{"author_name":"Vacso","author_uid":"27541","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 4:29pm","epoch":1418142240,"text":"Thanks!"},{"author_name":"BoxedMeatRevolution","author_uid":"47669","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 4:31pm","epoch":1418142360,"text":"OS\/X version not working for me. Always freezes at &quot;1&quot; on the intro screen."},{"author_name":"Vacso","author_uid":"27541","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 4:39pm","epoch":1418142840,"text":"BoxedMeatRevolution I have just tested the download on my Mac again and I couldn't find the problem you were describing. It was an existing problem for the downloads a short time ago. Can you re-download again to see if it works? If it doesn't then try re-opening the application."},{"author_name":"prymidion","author_uid":"47070","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 4:51pm","epoch":1418143560,"text":"I get a &quot;Java Exception Has Occurred&quot; error when I try to run this for windows."},{"author_name":"gmaker","author_uid":"20390","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 4:51pm","epoch":1418143560,"text":"simple game, cute graphics! i loved it"},{"author_name":"jovoc","author_uid":"34","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 4:52pm","epoch":1418143620,"text":"It downloaded, but wouldn't run for me. Error log:\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Exception in thread &quot;main&quot; java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: The Barely Competent Thief - LD31\/jar\r<br\/>Caused by: java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: The Barely Competent Thief - LD31.jar\r<br\/>\tat java.net.URLClassLoader$1.run(URLClassLoader.java:202)\r<br\/>\tat java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)\r<br\/>\tat java.net.URLClassLoader.findClass(URLClassLoader.java:190)\r<br\/>\tat java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:306)\r<br\/>\tat sun.misc.Launcher$AppClassLoader.loadClass(Launcher.java:301)\r<br\/>\tat java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:247)"},{"author_name":"Vacso","author_uid":"27541","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 4:52pm","epoch":1418143620,"text":"Thank you gmaker! pyrmidion did you try re-opening it?"},{"author_name":"Vacso","author_uid":"27541","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 4:55pm","epoch":1418143800,"text":"pyrmidion what OS are you using? When did this Exception occur? During the Splash Screen, Main Menu. Please can you give more details?"},{"author_name":"ViliX64","author_uid":"29167","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 5:00pm","epoch":1418144100,"text":"It's a little glitchy, yet nice entry :)"},{"author_name":"Vacso","author_uid":"27541","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 5:07pm","epoch":1418144520,"text":"Thanks!"},{"author_name":"davesoft","author_uid":"46316","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 7:32pm","epoch":1418153220,"text":"I like it, nice use of limited AI :D"},{"author_name":"kruemelkeksfan","author_uid":"46891","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 7:37pm","epoch":1418153520,"text":"Works fine for me on OS X Mountain Lion. People couldnt play my game neither, so I recompiled using JDK 7, you should try this.\r<br\/>Game mechanics are cute, but the cop in the left room always get me :("},{"author_name":"Vacso","author_uid":"27541","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 11:02pm","epoch":1418165820,"text":"Thank you for the comments. I'll try recompiling the JDK, thanks kruemelkeksfan!"},{"author_name":"Jaloko","author_uid":"37180","time":"Dec 10, 2014 @ 6:25am","epoch":1418192400,"text":"Quite a challenging game, nice job."},{"author_name":"BoxedMeatRevolution","author_uid":"47669","time":"Dec 12, 2014 @ 5:41am","epoch":1418362560,"text":"I tried this again, and it worked! Fun, I like the idea of a game where you win by tricking enemies into traps (in this case, rooms where they can't get to you from)."},{"author_name":"SuperDisk","author_uid":"11035","time":"Dec 12, 2014 @ 11:03pm","epoch":1418425080,"text":"I liked the graphics, but unfortunately it was too hard to really get a good run through. Neat anyhow. Nice work on developing a game engine!"},{"author_name":"Vacso","author_uid":"27541","time":"Dec 14, 2014 @ 3:08am","epoch":1418526180,"text":"Thanks! It was meant to be challenging! Wait? How did you know I used a game engine... interesting to say the least. xD"},{"author_name":"p1x3lruckus","author_uid":"45534","time":"Dec 15, 2014 @ 12:23pm","epoch":1418645880,"text":"This game was really frustrating, there was no feedback from what was happening, sound effects even if they where from BFXR would of helped a lot, and adding particles to indicate damage would of helped clarify when you where being hit. Also if maybe once an officer damaged you it would freeze for a second or something, that way you could escape without just running in a straight line for a while."},{"author_name":"Vacso","author_uid":"27541","time":"Dec 20, 2014 @ 1:47pm","epoch":1419082920,"text":"Thank you p1x3lruckus for the feedback I did realize that some features where not in my engine but I'm adding them now so next time my game will be better. I like your idea about freezing to add more of a challenge. Thanks and I did have sound effects but they broke on export. Another problem I need to fix. :\/"},{"author_name":"01rafael","author_uid":"11984","time":"Dec 20, 2014 @ 10:19pm","epoch":1419113640,"text":"Oh damn! I can't avoid the policemans. I was movin' too slow"},{"author_name":"Vacso","author_uid":"27541","time":"Dec 21, 2014 @ 10:35pm","epoch":1419201000,"text":"Its good to see everyone likes the game mostly. I'm actually going to start work on something similar I think."}],"images":["ld31\/27541-065711962ca8dc6691e4083c6b74b505.jpg","ld31\/27541-bebf6fa684c7d53a5f5267d3320712e3.jpg"],"links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/xvkkdh5fnwllsm2\/The%20Barely%20Competent%20Thief.jar?dl=0","text":"Windows"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"14535","g_author":"27541","g_event":"LD31","g_eventkey":"26","g_subevent":"JAM","g_urlkey":"14565","g_title":"The Barely Competent Thief","g_status":"UCHK1","g_place":"948","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\/27541-shot0.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/407933\/27541-shot1.png-eq-900-500.jpg"],"text":"This game is based on the stupidity of others contributing towards your success. You are a thief trying to get to the chest on every level but the Police have been tipped off! They can't, however, detect where walls are so maybe that could be used as an advantage? There are In-game instructions in the 'Help' option of the main menu.\r\n\r\n(Music no longer working *sighs* oh well.)","title":"The Barely Competent Thief"}