{"author_link":"\/author\/predominant\/","author_name":"Graham Weldon","author_uid":"5709","comments":[{"author_name":"TheOneWhoKnocks","author_uid":"29755","time":"Dec 15, 2013 @ 11:51am","epoch":1387107960,"text":"It could have used a bit more polishing, specifically with the GUI, but it's simple and fun. I like it (:"},{"author_name":"jedt1201","author_uid":"6818","time":"Dec 15, 2013 @ 1:24pm","epoch":1387113540,"text":"I like this game. It's like Kerbal space but more relaxing kind. You get only one thrust means careful planning and fun at the same time. I wish I get rewards for getting further and further as I play."},{"author_name":"Graham Weldon","author_uid":"5709","time":"Dec 15, 2013 @ 2:52pm","epoch":1387118820,"text":"@jedt1201 You're right on, some sort of score would be brilliant. I actually have 5 levels, but only 1 published, as it takes a while to ensure that levels are actually &quot;beatable&quot;. If I publish more levels, some sort of score would be ideal.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>I was thinking it would be cool to track multiple metrics:\r<br\/>\r<br\/>- Fastest time completed\r<br\/>- Longest flight time\r<br\/>- Top Speed\r<br\/>- ... anything else."},{"author_name":"Sestren","author_uid":"10343","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 3:30am","epoch":1387164300,"text":"Nice entry, although a bit easy to win. I'd love to see a post-compo version if you decide to add more levels or challenges."},{"author_name":"kunzbe","author_uid":"20508","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 5:53am","epoch":1387172880,"text":"The raw-pixelish style of the planets reminds me of yoshis island. Cool orbital physics"},{"author_name":"Graham Weldon","author_uid":"5709","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 1:47pm","epoch":1387201320,"text":"Thanks for the great comment! :)"},{"author_name":"Msquirrel","author_uid":"17911","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 1:52pm","epoch":1387201620,"text":"Nice, Simple but effective :D"},{"author_name":"ChrisMingay","author_uid":"15929","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 1:52pm","epoch":1387201620,"text":"I think this could be expanded quite nicely into a larger game. I did feel I was just waiting around for a while though each time I played. If it had some sort of fast forward system, that's be great :)"},{"author_name":"Arowx","author_uid":"680","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 1:52pm","epoch":1387201620,"text":"Great little game.  You could add maybe more levels with more obstacles and build on it."},{"author_name":"windwalkerranger","author_uid":"30671","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 1:52pm","epoch":1387201620,"text":"Definately want to see a post-compo version, a very nice innovative game :)"},{"author_name":"ian_snyder","author_uid":"2079","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 1:54pm","epoch":1387201740,"text":"Really fun, Graham! I love the simplicity, and it's definitely doable, just needs some patience. I understand about not releasing too many levels in case they aren't beatable for the jam. You should definitely expand this and put it on some game portals :)"},{"author_name":"Jeasonfire","author_uid":"29941","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 1:54pm","epoch":1387201740,"text":"That was fun, I won after a few tries :)"},{"author_name":"plancien","author_uid":"25374","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 1:55pm","epoch":1387201800,"text":"Funny idea. I agree with others comments : some metrics and scoring would add the need to replay again and again to do better.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>You could do an easy level too."},{"author_name":"chicknstu","author_uid":"29548","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 1:55pm","epoch":1387201800,"text":"I was about to write this one off after crashing for the millionth time. then it suddenly 'Clicked' and now I want more!\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Good work! :)"},{"author_name":"nicotuason","author_uid":"21669","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 1:59pm","epoch":1387202040,"text":"Charming artwork! Would be improved if the minimap were a bit larger so you could plan better, but still a fun game."},{"author_name":"phi6","author_uid":"29305","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 12:25pm","epoch":1387282800,"text":"Interesting idea, but found the minimap too small to see what was going on! Definitely potential for a great game here though!"},{"author_name":"Lyje","author_uid":"29064","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 2:48pm","epoch":1387377780,"text":"Hard, but love the idea."},{"author_name":"tobbez","author_uid":"19361","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 2:50pm","epoch":1387377900,"text":"A bit short, it seems extreamly difficult to predict the path the rocket will take and it seems much easier to escape with luck."},{"author_name":"mortl8324","author_uid":"9841","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 2:50pm","epoch":1387377900,"text":"Awesome game. Took a few goes to understand, but pretty fun to watch."},{"author_name":"van noctar","author_uid":"21196","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 3:02pm","epoch":1387378620,"text":"Good game, gravity is correctly exploited! :)"},{"author_name":"ittlebit","author_uid":"13983","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 3:04pm","epoch":1387378740,"text":"Great start, and fun little concept, Seems like there could be lots of potential."},{"author_name":"Move127","author_uid":"30603","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 3:09pm","epoch":1387379040,"text":"Tons of fun. It would be nice if it kept track of how far from Earth you get, like a high score feature or something."},{"author_name":"olafsworld98","author_uid":"30819","time":"Dec 20, 2013 @ 4:21am","epoch":1387512960,"text":"funny game, i almost made it and then this hue planet just went strait over the screen. i had fun. not at first."},{"author_name":"BluShine","author_uid":"30611","time":"Dec 29, 2013 @ 12:37pm","epoch":1388320320,"text":"Awesome idea. The concept is actually quite similar to AlanZucconi's entry, 0rbitalis http:\/\/www.ludumdare.com\/compo\/ludum-dare-28\/?action=preview&amp;uid=21108 but the execution is very different, and that's cool to see. No music and the graphics aren't exactly polished (but they're effective enough). I wish there was a time slow\/speed-up function to make it easier to line-up planets, but otherwise it was quite fun and interesting."}],"images":["ld28\/5709-45c2ae90660f0dab1599975900329eb2.jpg","ld28\/5709-f94d3b70fda4d41cb2bc67f8e96085e7.jpg","ld28\/5709-1fb47504490af7cf7b49a7ea381ab55f.jpg"],"links":[{"url":"http:\/\/cl.ly\/3J2U2x041N13","text":"Windows"},{"url":"http:\/\/cl.ly\/2T1n0U2D3b2K","text":"OS\/X"},{"url":"http:\/\/cl.ly\/2z3F130v0a3r","text":"Linux"},{"url":"http:\/\/grahamweldon.com\/Predominant-LD28-OneThrust-08-Release\/","text":"Web"},{"url":"http:\/\/cl.ly\/3t1O1J1H1G04","text":"Source"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"21978","g_author":"5709","g_event":"LD28","g_eventkey":"20","g_subevent":"COMPO","g_urlkey":"22007","g_title":"OneThrust","g_status":"UCHK1","g_place":"491","g_commentcount":"24","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\/5709-shot0.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/308734\/5709-shot1.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/308734\/5709-shot2.png-eq-900-500.jpg"],"text":"OneThrust is a space based navigation \/ gravity simulation, in which you are granted one chance, one thrust capability to escape the planet.\r\n\r\nYou have to plan your trip, and use the gravitational pull of moons and planets to exit to the safe zone.\r\n\r\nCan you make it?","title":"OneThrust"}