{"author_link":"\/author\/deathray\/","author_name":"deathray","author_uid":"17861","comments":[{"author_name":"daniel","author_uid":"12606","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 4:24am","epoch":1367209140,"text":"Aww it's so cute :)"},{"author_name":"gabehollombe","author_uid":"12419","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 4:26am","epoch":1367209260,"text":"I like the concept of talking to people, but I wasn't sure what to do besides just run around and talk to everyone, trying to fill up my ally count.  Never made it past 11\/12 though."},{"author_name":"Waynetron","author_uid":"8591","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 7:25am","epoch":1367220000,"text":"Took me a bit to work out you have to talk to everyone. I also didn't find any use for the items or the action button. I like the concept of talking and becoming friends though."},{"author_name":"donan","author_uid":"22213","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 7:29am","epoch":1367220240,"text":"Wow, really really original game. Like it :)"},{"author_name":"mortus","author_uid":"20884","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 11:08am","epoch":1367233380,"text":"Too bad you dpn't have all the planned features implemented. I liked the idea very much, but I haven't noticed strong feedback from other... people? And without it you can just run and spam E and win eventually."},{"author_name":"hgouveia","author_uid":"15150","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 4:28pm","epoch":1367252580,"text":"Very original, i like it! , but i wasn't sure what i need to do"},{"author_name":"thatwhichis","author_uid":"23194","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 5:27pm","epoch":1367256120,"text":"12!  I have 12 friends!  I AM THE TUNDRA KING"},{"author_name":"Yezu","author_uid":"33","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 6:08pm","epoch":1367258580,"text":"Seemed a bit too easy and what are the rocks for?"},{"author_name":"orangepascal","author_uid":"12805","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 9:56pm","epoch":1367272260,"text":"nice and original idea"},{"author_name":"deathray","author_uid":"17861","time":"Apr 30, 2013 @ 1:03am","epoch":1367283480,"text":"Thanks for all the feedback so far! I'm aware that it is much too easy. I wanted to make it so the natives of an opposing color were actually hostile, and add a whole combat mechanic based on crafting spears, but didn't get to it. Updates and info on the creation: http:\/\/deathraygames.tumblr.com\/tagged\/LD48"},{"author_name":"GeorgeBroussard","author_uid":"8631","time":"Apr 30, 2013 @ 2:29am","epoch":1367288640,"text":"Liked the art style and the music a lot. Also the talking sfx and bubbles were sell done. Like others mentioned, I wasn't sure what to do besides walk and talk. I gathered resources but had no idea what to do with them. I became King then stopped."},{"author_name":"shawn42","author_uid":"571","time":"Apr 30, 2013 @ 4:04am","epoch":1367294340,"text":"A fun short game. I'm not sure what the items were for \/ did?"},{"author_name":"elbowroom","author_uid":"3590","time":"Apr 30, 2013 @ 1:20pm","epoch":1367327700,"text":"This looks more like an interactive sandbox and a base for a future game more than a game on it's own. I like the concept of travelling in a world and collecting allies. It could be fun if there is a challenging goal to face."},{"author_name":"rodrigomotta","author_uid":"15106","time":"May 1, 2013 @ 2:18am","epoch":1367374380,"text":"Man, I cant understand 100% of your game, but the concept is amazing. Congrats. I think you can evolve this concept. So, please play and rate my game, when you visited the link was broken, now is fixed. Thank you."},{"author_name":"rwos","author_uid":"14690","time":"May 1, 2013 @ 6:09pm","epoch":1367431440,"text":"Well, the game itself is a bit unfinished - but I don't mind, the sound is so great I could run around and press "talk" all day! :-) I also like the art style a lot. With a bit more gameplay, this could really be a great game!"},{"author_name":"jamioflan","author_uid":"7746","time":"May 1, 2013 @ 11:43pm","epoch":1367451480,"text":"I love the colour interaction, even if its a little simple. I'm impressed to see iPad support (I played the post composed version) and it held up OK. Overall a decent idea, but it's a real pity you never implemented all the little things"},{"author_name":"DaveDobson","author_uid":"10977","time":"May 2, 2013 @ 11:54am","epoch":1367495340,"text":"Neat look and cool idea, but not much game there.  Very appealing concept and graphic style."},{"author_name":"Stiju","author_uid":"17770","time":"May 3, 2013 @ 11:07pm","epoch":1367622120,"text":"So confusing but... I can't complain about it, I made 12 new friends and became king."},{"author_name":"Zccc","author_uid":"14205","time":"May 3, 2013 @ 11:44pm","epoch":1367624340,"text":"I really like the idea, well done :D"},{"author_name":"Spiridios","author_uid":"1158","time":"May 3, 2013 @ 11:57pm","epoch":1367625120,"text":"Audio doesn't work in Firefox, which is too bad because your audio adds a lot."},{"author_name":"tacograveyard","author_uid":"8423","time":"May 4, 2013 @ 12:47am","epoch":1367628120,"text":"Interesting, but I am not entirely sure I get it.. I became the king, but I don't know what the collectables were for."},{"author_name":"jacklehamster","author_uid":"20841","time":"May 4, 2013 @ 5:03am","epoch":1367643480,"text":"Must have been inspired from Teletubbies"},{"author_name":"lasergans","author_uid":"18111","time":"May 4, 2013 @ 8:55am","epoch":1367657400,"text":"Love the simplicity of communication in your game. The idea has potential. :)"},{"author_name":"MrBlade","author_uid":"23232","time":"May 6, 2013 @ 3:57pm","epoch":1367855520,"text":"Wonderful job! Keep up the great work! Love the sound, very fun to play. :D"},{"author_name":"sparkleswirl","author_uid":"22944","time":"May 8, 2013 @ 3:22am","epoch":1367983020,"text":"I like the feel of the game, but having the inventory and the tree cutting and stuff really broke the minimalism mood, especially since they don't seem necessary for the completion of the game."},{"author_name":"euwaku","author_uid":"23249","time":"May 11, 2013 @ 4:54am","epoch":1368247740,"text":"Is there anything else to do beside talking to the other guys? Maybe it hasn't been finished in time (too bad, but it in that case it seemed to be a pretty good start :))."},{"author_name":"evilDan","author_uid":"23275","time":"May 15, 2013 @ 1:41am","epoch":1368581760,"text":"Really an interesting idea but would have liked to have seen the mechanic expanded some."},{"author_name":"sP0CkEr2","author_uid":"7135","time":"May 17, 2013 @ 5:27am","epoch":1368768120,"text":"the theme was great but not sure what to do -- maybe i dont like talking to people -- nice job"},{"author_name":"ethankennerly","author_uid":"3040","time":"May 19, 2013 @ 6:14pm","epoch":1368986940,"text":"Talking charmed me.  Listening to the cyclical music induced me to contemplate.  If you continue to develop this:  I didn't find a way to use the resources that I picked up from the rock, bush, and tree.  I didn't feel challenged; it seemed I just won by talking to everyone, so I'm not sure how I would develop my skill."}],"images":["ld26\/17861-3fdec6c382f8c275b989eba079947be2.jpg","ld26\/17861-adb18ae7b0d9a115e08ff14350931547.jpg","ld26\/17861-c4b72b044736ea04d05490a8a94e8f71.jpg","ld26\/17861-6e21e6a314e753db0ffa20b73d08203e.jpg","ld26\/17861-7483c21189b631c42f49269293469729.jpg"],"links":[{"url":"http:\/\/deathraygames.com\/play-online\/LD26\/game.html","text":"Web (standard)"},{"url":"http:\/\/deathraygames.com\/play-online\/LD26\/game.html#minimalism","text":"Web (advanced\/minimal)"},{"url":"http:\/\/deathraygames.com\/play-online\/tundra-king\/index.html","text":"Web Post-compo"},{"url":"http:\/\/deathraygames.com\/play-online\/LD26\/tundra_king_ld26_deathray.zip","text":"Source (zip)"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"25179","g_author":"17861","g_event":"LD26","g_eventkey":"16","g_subevent":"COMPO","g_urlkey":"25209","g_title":"Tundra King","g_status":"UCHK1","g_place":"861","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\/\/233892\/17861-shot0.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/233892\/17861-shot1.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/233892\/17861-shot2.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/233892\/17861-shot3.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/233892\/17861-shot4.png-eq-900-500.jpg"],"text":"Tundra King is a game of conquest by peaceful means. The tundra is filled with a scattering of natives with no leader. If you can convince them to unite together, you can become the TUNDRA KING.\r\n\r\nThe philosophy and desires of each person is represented by a color on their chest. Through conversation, you can exchange cultures - spreading some of your color, while absorbing some color of others.\r\n\r\nThe concept for this originally involved equal parts social negotiation, crafting, harvesting and war, but I had to cut back on the crafting and combat. I left some functionality in the game which has no practical use: chopping down trees, harvesting berries, a health gauge, etc.\r\n\r\nThe art style was originally going to be much more minimal - with only black and white - but I ended up liking the pixel guys and trees I sketched up, so I went with that. The music is meant to be reminiscent of Philip Glass, the famous minimalist composer. Finally, just in case you want even more minimalism, there's a special Minimalism Mode available at the start. \r\n\r\nTags: HTML, HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, jQuery, Raphael, Pixel art, web, browser\r\n\r\nEdit (04-30) - I added a post-compo version. It currently has a few menu changes and some minor fixes to make it iPad-friendly. Any additional features will be added here.","title":"Tundra King"}