{"author_link":"\/author\/loggs2\/","author_name":"loggs2","author_uid":"29178","comments":[{"author_name":"OnlySlightly","author_uid":"1959","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 6:29am","epoch":1387175040,"text":"Loved the art style"},{"author_name":"RhysD","author_uid":"30493","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 6:54am","epoch":1387176540,"text":"Fun! I actually felt very relaxed while playing (even though there's a timer!) It would be great with some sounds and music. Drifting around mining the sea floor is an experience I never thought I'd enjoy, but I did!"},{"author_name":"rogerklotz","author_uid":"18906","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 8:01am","epoch":1387180560,"text":"Getting an error when trying to run: The program can't start because MSVCP110.dll is missing from your computer"},{"author_name":"ParaPup","author_uid":"18322","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 8:27am","epoch":1387182120,"text":"This was fun it was so different and it just made me feel funny which is a good thing."},{"author_name":"zconnelly13","author_uid":"3372","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 4:08pm","epoch":1387209780,"text":"The art was really cool. Definitely the best part. This was a great start to a really cool game!\r<br\/>\r<br\/>The only thing it needs now is to be a bit more dynamic, or maybe more than one way to win? The art is seriously great and the foundation is super solid :)"},{"author_name":"loggs2","author_uid":"29178","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 4:24pm","epoch":1387210740,"text":"If you hit the missing MSVCP110.dll error you can fix it by downloading the VC++ redistributable package from Microsoft: http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/download\/details.aspx?id=30679. I should have included the DLL with the package itself, sorry!"},{"author_name":"Xaychru04","author_uid":"16472","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 4:51pm","epoch":1387212360,"text":"Nice game! This submarine is too big to mine properly. ^^"},{"author_name":"lordjosephdeburg","author_uid":"13718","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 5:19pm","epoch":1387214040,"text":"Best method I could find is to mine in 'rows'. A good game and I like the underwater theme. well done!"},{"author_name":"KEFIR","author_uid":"14211","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 7:37am","epoch":1387265520,"text":"Thank you for Linux version! It works perfectly. But with no sound. Or there is no sound? Anyway idea is very intersting"},{"author_name":"ashen","author_uid":"29060","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 7:41am","epoch":1387265760,"text":"This was fun.  Nice and simple but i soon learned you need to go for the more valuable metals.  The different ways you can drill (one big hole, a long shallow hole etc) also adds a bit more strategy.  Very good effort!"},{"author_name":"lightsoda","author_uid":"19698","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 4:33pm","epoch":1387297680,"text":"Decent graphics. Wish there was some kind of reward for the tedious gameplay, like drill upgrades. Also, maybe you should restrict X\/Y movement separately, that way you can slide along a surface even if you're pressing down\/right at the same time, et.c."},{"author_name":"Todd Luke","author_uid":"11463","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 1:31am","epoch":1387329960,"text":"nice art, but the game is kind of one dimensional. some other mechanics, a goal, or obstacles could have added a lot."},{"author_name":"Brian Mayberry","author_uid":"29355","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 1:45am","epoch":1387330800,"text":"Certainly seems to payoff better if you drill with a singular focus, rather than dredging the seabed, haha! Loved the graphics! A nice concept that was well executed, just need some sound and marine life to fill out the space."},{"author_name":"LD_LAN_Party","author_uid":"26312","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 1:47am","epoch":1387330920,"text":"Reminds me of the old Jaws NES game:\r<br\/>http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jaws_%28video_game%29"},{"author_name":"Radnen","author_uid":"26346","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 2:40am","epoch":1387334100,"text":"A great mining game, made better by the fact you have to think about how and where you drill."},{"author_name":"koe415","author_uid":"25319","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 2:56am","epoch":1387335060,"text":"Cool art style and fun gameplay. The only things I would add would be some sounds and a visual for how much you were getting for each mineral type."},{"author_name":"CNIAngel","author_uid":"7081","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 4:12am","epoch":1387339620,"text":"Fun little game. Some simple audio would have really set this game on a higher level."},{"author_name":"Warzone","author_uid":"30634","time":"Dec 20, 2013 @ 6:02pm","epoch":1387562220,"text":"I like how the game takes place under water. I think having a game that takes place underwater was a good idea. And I like the art."},{"author_name":"HuntTheWumpus","author_uid":"30702","time":"Dec 23, 2013 @ 8:42pm","epoch":1387831020,"text":"Cool graphics style, and cool game mechanics. It was fun when the time run out and you saw some more minerals down below, and you were thinking &quot;MINE FASTER!! MINE!&quot;\r<br\/>Gets a little bit repetetive after a while."}],"images":["ld28\/29178-c203a2d64e57b7c25e1aa4c2ebc1eb7a.jpg","ld28\/29178-5c3cc270cb88b457d0097fd5ac47507f.jpg","ld28\/29178-5f3e830a86df71901df549816e9984f3.jpg"],"links":[{"url":"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/ludumdare28loggs2\/DeepSeaMiningCompany.zip?attredirects=0&amp;d=1","text":"Windows"},{"url":"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/ludumdare28loggs2\/DeepSeaMiningCompanyLinux.tar.gz?attredirects=0&amp;d=1","text":"Linux"},{"url":"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/ludumdare28loggs2\/SourceCode.zip?attredirects=0&amp;d=1","text":"Source"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"21806","g_author":"29178","g_event":"LD28","g_eventkey":"20","g_subevent":"COMPO","g_urlkey":"21835","g_title":"Deep Sea Mining Company","g_status":"UCHK1","g_place":"528","g_commentcount":"19","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\/\/308734\/29178-shot0.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/308734\/29178-shot1.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/308734\/29178-shot2.png-eq-900-500.jpg"],"text":"Goal of game:\r\nThe goal of this game is to collect as many minerals by digging. There are five days of operation and for each operation you only get one minute to collect as much resources as possible. Each day there are operational costs and you must maintain profitability or the game will be over and the 'Deep Sea Mining Company' will be forced to cease operations.\r\n\r\nKeyboard input and joypad inputs are supported.\r\n\r\nKeyboard usage:\r\nW or Up-Arrow = Move up\r\nA or Left-Arrow = Move left\r\nD or Right-Arrow = Move Right\r\nS or Down-Arrow = Move Down\r\nF4 quits the game.\r\n\r\nJoypad usage:\r\nAxis stick for movement\r\nAny button can be used when asked to hit the keyboard 'Enter' key.","title":"Deep Sea Mining Company"}