{"author_link":"\/author\/unorthodoxgames\/","author_name":"UnorthodoxGames","author_uid":"26617","comments":[{"author_name":"Anachron","author_uid":"27481","time":"Aug 27, 2013 @ 1:11am","epoch":1377565560,"text":"Good space battle game, thankfully there appears to be no friendly fire."},{"author_name":"sittaman","author_uid":"21123","time":"Aug 27, 2013 @ 1:31am","epoch":1377566760,"text":"Very funny. The 10 seconds fitted perfectly with the turn based gameplay, great work!"},{"author_name":"Pixelfan Games","author_uid":"20908","time":"Aug 27, 2013 @ 10:53am","epoch":1377600480,"text":"awesome idea, i love graphics, but i missed sounds :("},{"author_name":"Will Edwards","author_uid":"10313","time":"Aug 27, 2013 @ 10:54am","epoch":1377600540,"text":"Really like the sprites :D Beautifully drawn."},{"author_name":"MrRoboman","author_uid":"27479","time":"Aug 27, 2013 @ 11:03am","epoch":1377601080,"text":"Nice Game! I like how you used the theme for setting up the attack. Good concept. I would have liked to be able to scroll around the view to see enemy ships when making my preparations. Also, I thought my ships were acting a little silly firing at nothing for seven seconds after their targets had moved. :) I did win though. Woot!"},{"author_name":"kristof","author_uid":"11354","time":"Aug 27, 2013 @ 11:04am","epoch":1377601140,"text":"Very nice strategy game. Sometimes I would have liked to see more of the battlefield. But I guess that would make it too easy. Very good!"},{"author_name":"truiton","author_uid":"25030","time":"Aug 27, 2013 @ 12:54pm","epoch":1377607740,"text":"Nice game, there is room for improvement, but there's a big potential for a very fun game :)\rIs there a way to move the screen around?"},{"author_name":"GSM Productions","author_uid":"16481","time":"Aug 27, 2013 @ 1:00pm","epoch":1377608100,"text":"Very very nice game, and one which I would love to see expanded. There was a bit too many ships the first time around to really grasp quickly what was happening. But with a difficulty curve well adjusted, or a tutorial, this could be really awesome! (Oh and with sound too :) )"},{"author_name":"UnorthodoxGames","author_uid":"26617","time":"Aug 27, 2013 @ 1:32pm","epoch":1377610020,"text":"Thanks for all the awesome feedback!\r\rFor those wondering, you can move the camera around with the WASD keys."},{"author_name":"TeamFlare","author_uid":"25793","time":"Aug 27, 2013 @ 3:39pm","epoch":1377617640,"text":"Nice, abit hard to grasp but nice :)"},{"author_name":"panurge","author_uid":"21166","time":"Aug 27, 2013 @ 11:08pm","epoch":1377644580,"text":"Excellent idea, nicely executed. Would have been great if the view were zoomed out just a little. Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed this!"},{"author_name":"Tainted_Code","author_uid":"5752","time":"Aug 27, 2013 @ 11:15pm","epoch":1377645000,"text":"Good game, and should have friendly fire ;)"},{"author_name":"Thermite","author_uid":"27791","time":"Aug 27, 2013 @ 11:32pm","epoch":1377646020,"text":"Nice concept, and surprising amount of depth"},{"author_name":"nintendoeats","author_uid":"22819","time":"Aug 27, 2013 @ 11:36pm","epoch":1377646260,"text":"That was a lot of fun! My MOBA skills came into play very strongly and I felt like it was pretty easy, but for a single game that's probably good. I would play more of this.\r\rI sure do wish that it had sound though."},{"author_name":"olafurw","author_uid":"25450","time":"Aug 28, 2013 @ 12:07am","epoch":1377648120,"text":"Not exactly my game type, but I get the appeal and it's well impliemented. Specially for LD."},{"author_name":"TheBlueRage","author_uid":"26343","time":"Aug 28, 2013 @ 12:28am","epoch":1377649380,"text":"All I can say is... fun!"},{"author_name":"Kad","author_uid":"26727","time":"Aug 28, 2013 @ 12:32am","epoch":1377649620,"text":"I felt like a tiny ship taken by the waves at times. Like, "noo dummy, go back, the red ship is running away" =p.\r\rFun game ^^"},{"author_name":"hoqjed","author_uid":"26775","time":"Aug 28, 2013 @ 12:40am","epoch":1377650100,"text":"Nice job for 72 hours, especially for coding AI."},{"author_name":"TeamQuadratic","author_uid":"18547","time":"Aug 28, 2013 @ 12:55am","epoch":1377651000,"text":"Insanely fun and original. I would have loved to see that as a multiplayer battle game."},{"author_name":"UnorthodoxGames","author_uid":"26617","time":"Aug 28, 2013 @ 1:03am","epoch":1377651480,"text":"We'd love to do multiplayer, among some other improvements!\rThanks for all the feedback everyone!"},{"author_name":"DavidErosa","author_uid":"5049","time":"Aug 28, 2013 @ 1:14am","epoch":1377652140,"text":"Nice one. Not a gender I like but I do appreciate it. Thanks!"},{"author_name":"Feffers","author_uid":"26695","time":"Aug 28, 2013 @ 1:16am","epoch":1377652260,"text":"Took a bit to get the hang of it, but decently fun once I figured it out."},{"author_name":"Solifuge","author_uid":"22357","time":"Aug 28, 2013 @ 1:29am","epoch":1377653040,"text":"What a simple, pretty, and cleverly made game! It wasn't very difficult (I've won every play-through) but the concept of a strategy game that combines the micromanagement and action of real-time strategy, with the strategic thinking and planning of turn-based strategy games, is very cool. Nice work!"},{"author_name":"zlowrance","author_uid":"21441","time":"Aug 28, 2013 @ 2:06am","epoch":1377655260,"text":"Great graphics and fun game. Great job!"},{"author_name":"Supercannon","author_uid":"25381","time":"Aug 28, 2013 @ 2:13am","epoch":1377655680,"text":"Cool concept. Kind of easy but otherwise a great game."},{"author_name":"fgielow","author_uid":"26275","time":"Aug 28, 2013 @ 2:15am","epoch":1377655800,"text":"Movement its a bit difficult, bet very well made for the time.\rNice idea, very different."},{"author_name":"Jayjay","author_uid":"5475","time":"Aug 28, 2013 @ 2:16am","epoch":1377655860,"text":"Very cool! It was awesome to see this one as you guys were developing it in the posts =D"},{"author_name":"jwolf","author_uid":"11073","time":"Aug 28, 2013 @ 2:22am","epoch":1377656220,"text":"This is a rather interesting and fun strategy game that you have here. It definitely could use some sound effects, though. \r\rI don't want to overstress this, because the game is fun enough as it is, but (for future projects?) consider taking a look at some of the audio tools and generators like BFXR or others mentioned on \/compo\/tools\/. You can crank (useable) stuff out more quickly than you might imagine, and don't really require any technical knowledge. They're definitely worth the time spent."},{"author_name":"UnorthodoxGames","author_uid":"26617","time":"Aug 28, 2013 @ 2:32am","epoch":1377656820,"text":"Thanks! The lack of sound is definitely something we regret, and we'll be all over those tools for any future projects (and if we return to work further on this!)"},{"author_name":"Reaperguy","author_uid":"25597","time":"Aug 28, 2013 @ 2:04pm","epoch":1377698340,"text":"Really like it, and some sounds and some upgrades for the ships and it will be awesome"},{"author_name":"ratalaika","author_uid":"25607","time":"Aug 28, 2013 @ 4:44pm","epoch":1377707940,"text":"good job"},{"author_name":"Jason","author_uid":"25089","time":"Aug 28, 2013 @ 5:36pm","epoch":1377711060,"text":"Thats cool. I definitely like the turn based approach. Maybe a collision zone around a ship to keep them from getting so close to each other would help keep the battlefield spread out. Would be cool to have a way to zoom out too. Definitely a good base to move forward on!"},{"author_name":"Capro","author_uid":"16077","time":"Aug 28, 2013 @ 6:11pm","epoch":1377713160,"text":"Very well made game. I love this. :)"},{"author_name":"Alexander Ponomariov","author_uid":"10483","time":"Aug 29, 2013 @ 12:37pm","epoch":1377779520,"text":"Great game! Some sound would be also nice)\rAnyway, suits theme perfectly!"},{"author_name":"Volute","author_uid":"11243","time":"Aug 29, 2013 @ 9:56pm","epoch":1377813060,"text":"Great idea ! Perfectly fits the theme."},{"author_name":"DanHayesGamer","author_uid":"26237","time":"Aug 29, 2013 @ 11:06pm","epoch":1377817260,"text":"I really liked this, could make for a grat tactical sci fi. though music or at least sound effects would have been nice!"},{"author_name":"TomCooper3D","author_uid":"26982","time":"Aug 30, 2013 @ 12:02am","epoch":1377820620,"text":"nice work this game plays quite well"},{"author_name":"lcarpentier","author_uid":"19213","time":"Aug 30, 2013 @ 4:13pm","epoch":1377878880,"text":"I like a good spaceship battle. You are definetly onto something, I enjoyed playing yoru game."},{"author_name":"tamat","author_uid":"7857","time":"Aug 30, 2013 @ 5:12pm","epoch":1377882420,"text":"Great idea, maybe movements are too slow but I liked a lot the concept."},{"author_name":"Raiyumi","author_uid":"25829","time":"Sep 4, 2013 @ 6:33am","epoch":1378276080,"text":"Really nice game, would like to see more. :)"},{"author_name":"DaanVanYperen","author_uid":"22396","time":"Sep 4, 2013 @ 2:04pm","epoch":1378303140,"text":"Nice game, reminds me a bit of the starwars boardgame that I can't quite remember the name of."},{"author_name":"OldPeculier","author_uid":"25979","time":"Sep 4, 2013 @ 9:04pm","epoch":1378328340,"text":"That is pretty darned sophisticated for a weekend game. Cool!"},{"author_name":"theholychicken","author_uid":"25095","time":"Sep 5, 2013 @ 10:12am","epoch":1378375620,"text":"I just love strategy\/tactic games like this!!\rThe AI still has room for improvement but the gameplay is just pure awesome!\rGreat work!"},{"author_name":"ZYXer","author_uid":"20509","time":"Sep 8, 2013 @ 3:45pm","epoch":1378654800,"text":"Wow! Awesome game concept! I love the strategy-aspect of the game. Great job!"},{"author_name":"infernet89","author_uid":"14271","time":"Sep 14, 2013 @ 3:50pm","epoch":1379173500,"text":"Very innovative idea! Controls are a little bit complicated the first time, but after 2 restart we can get used to them."},{"author_name":"Mekuri","author_uid":"20130","time":"Sep 14, 2013 @ 5:08pm","epoch":1379178180,"text":"As you commented on my game, we went for the same concept, so I can only say "I really like the idea!". Good job."},{"author_name":"porglezomp","author_uid":"21051","time":"Sep 14, 2013 @ 9:25pm","epoch":1379193600,"text":"Managed to win immediately after my last ship was destroyed. Love the art, fun game.\r\rI do wish you had some keyboard shortcut for next."},{"author_name":"porglezomp","author_uid":"21051","time":"Sep 14, 2013 @ 9:25pm","epoch":1379193600,"text":"Oh wait you do have one."},{"author_name":"PaperBlurt","author_uid":"26530","time":"Sep 15, 2013 @ 3:32pm","epoch":1379258820,"text":"This big feels huge. Turn-based is a favorite. Good job, but maybe a bit slow start.."},{"author_name":"kirbytails7","author_uid":"4767","time":"Sep 16, 2013 @ 3:47am","epoch":1379302920,"text":"Not too bad. Audio would be nice."}],"images":["ld27\/26617-fabefc78732765db8b27ee57b8a96370.jpg","ld27\/26617-75298cd5d92398df45d4c6f81b376b14.jpg","ld27\/26617-9f06452607cc50290f2e55ad0ec6e06f.jpg","ld27\/26617-9f99b6258c9c2e77e6aa5e23c177a390.jpg"],"links":[{"url":"http:\/\/unorthodoxgames.co.uk\/?page_id=114","text":"Web (Play Instantly!)"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"23478","g_author":"26617","g_event":"LD27","g_eventkey":"18","g_subevent":"JAM","g_urlkey":"23508","g_title":"Cosmic Commander","g_status":"UCHK1","g_place":"210","g_commentcount":"50","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\/\/273708\/26617-shot0.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/273708\/26617-shot1.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/273708\/26617-shot2.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/273708\/26617-shot3.png-eq-900-500.jpg"],"text":"ABOUT:\r\n\r\nYou're a Commander, and the objective is to destroy all opposing ships before they destroy yours. You get to do this by planning out each 10 seconds before they happen and then watch them play out. Repeat until victory!\r\n\r\nThe game will automatically select your ship, represented by a large green arrow, and you give it orders. You first select it's movement, and then which direction to shoot. You then move onto the next ship and repeat until they've all received orders, and watch the conflict ensue.\r\n\r\nThere is a phase bar to help you keep track (though in hind-site it's not the most intuitive!)\r\n\r\nOn each turn you can also choose to divert power between shielding and firing-rate, but this is optional (though highly effective). This slider is located in the bottom left of your screen and can be changed during the planning phase for each ship.\r\n\r\nCONTROLS:\r\n\r\nLeft Mouse Click - Place Movement Icon, Place Firing Target.\r\n\r\nSpacebar - Confirm selection and move onto the next placement\/ship. You can also click NEXT.\r\n\r\nW A S D - moves the camera.\r\n\r\nThanks for looking! The jam was so much fun!","title":"Cosmic Commander"}