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Minimal by GingerMess

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made by GingerMess for LD26 (COMPO)
Minimal is a very simple 2D physics challenge, consisting of 9 levels that will test your patience, precision and problem solving.
Or at least that's the theory. I made this thing and level 8 makes me rage.

Which Distribution?

Windows: either of the Windows builds (they're the same). Just extract and run!
Linux: the Java 7 executable .jar. This was tested in Ubuntu 12.10 using OpenJDK 7 i386 and it ran very well.
Mac: ...if you really want it let me know (Twitter @GingerMess) and I'll see if I can repackage it with a nightly of libGDX. The .jar linked above simply won't work with Mac Java. :(

Instructions:
-Left mouse drag on white objects to move them around.
-'R' will reset a level if the physics engine decides to throw a fit.
-The physics engine will need to settle before allowing a level completion, but you can help it by using the mouse-drag as an anchor to reduce motion. Use it!

Tools used:
-Java 7
-IntelliJ Community Edition
-Eclipse (Juno)
-Paint.NET
-SFXR
-Launch4j

Libraries used:
-libGDX
-RestyGWT
-GWT

Windows (32MB .7z) https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/28151533/ld48_26/Minimal.7z
Windows (49MB .zip) https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/28151533/ld48_26/Minimal.zip
Java 7 Executable .jar (6.7MB) https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/28151533/ld48_26/Minimal.jar
Source https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/28151533/ld48_26/Minimal_source.zip
Original URL https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-26/?action=preview&uid=6526

Ratings

Coolness 59% 3
Overall 3.48 260
Audio 2.52 662
Fun 3.48 173
Graphics 2.66 853
Innovation 3.18 510
Mood 2.76 668
Theme 3.70 393

Feedback

SuperlevelSebastian
29. Apr 2013 · 12:04 UTC
For me it hangs up after the second level (Win XP, .jar-version). But sweet beginning! :)
SuperlevelSebastian
29. Apr 2013 · 12:18 UTC
Just another comment: The build itself works perfect! Just the .jar is crappy, haha. Sweet puzzles! Thank you!
De10ter
30. Apr 2013 · 09:55 UTC
Fun physics puzzle game.
I was feeling pretty clever until I got to the level with 2 targets, 2 fixed triangles, 2 rects and 2 squares, just can't figure that one out :/
Uh, just noticed before I committed this comment and shut down the game, the pieces on that level can fly out of bounds.
kddekadenz
30. Apr 2013 · 13:54 UTC
The executable jar didn't start the game for me (32bit Linux Mint 12).
🎤 GingerMess
30. Apr 2013 · 19:29 UTC
De10ter: yeah it happens occasionally. Press 'R' to reset the level as that's the only way you'll get the pieces back. :)

kddekadenz: do you have JRE 7 installed? A colleague of mine got it working straight off in his linux install. Were any errors thrown? If you run it by typing:

java -jar Minimal.jar

you should see any error output in the console.
Jhelle
30. Apr 2013 · 20:07 UTC
Enjoyed it. Reminds me of a lot of ammobile/flash physic games :)
Qaterknan
30. Apr 2013 · 20:11 UTC
Great game! I solved only the first four levels, but it is unbelievable how complex physics you made in only three days. It is fun too.
bernhard
30. Apr 2013 · 20:17 UTC
Couldn't figure out the level with the 3 long ones and the two boxes >_< But I love 2D physics so its cool♪
jhonpi
30. Apr 2013 · 20:40 UTC
Yeah, it test my patience. Good use of theme.
🎤 GingerMess
30. Apr 2013 · 21:36 UTC
Qaterknan: libgGDX (game framework) provides a JNI wrapper around Box2D, a 2D physics engine, right out of the box. Combined with some prior knowledge of Box2D it's almost too easy to set up a simple simulation. The trick is of course to make a game out of it, something that I hope you lot enjoy!

bernhard: the long ones stand on their own if you get the balance juuust right.. ;)
CataclysmicKnight
30. Apr 2013 · 22:17 UTC
First off, WOW for physics in two days!!! Secondly, it was definitely very fun (and challenging!). I got stuck on the level with the really long sticks, but that was because I couldn't figure it out, not because the game was wrong :D
jadams
01. May 2013 · 21:53 UTC
Nice idea for a physics puzzler. Things got a bit tricky to set up, on some levels my elaborate structures got tired and went for a lie down.
KHANanaphone
05. May 2013 · 00:30 UTC
This was pretty cool, but I got into some situations where the physics would never stabilze.
SuperDisk
05. May 2013 · 00:37 UTC
NYERGH

And I thought it'd be easy...

I got held up on the one with the three stick and the small triangle.
🎤 GingerMess
05. May 2013 · 00:38 UTC
KHANanaphone: yeah that can happen. Hold down one of the bodies with the mouse but don't drag at all, it'll act like an anchor and assist with stabilisation. The perils of circles!
angelk
05. May 2013 · 00:55 UTC
I like this one a lot. Despite being minimal, the physics really gives it depth and a natural feel as well. I think the physics and mass controls work very well! It took me a second to figure out how to start, but I loved the title screen :)
avidgamerNino
05. May 2013 · 01:04 UTC
This entry is awesome, I was confused at first at what to do after the Minimal level, but once I checked on what you said about waiting for the physics to settle, I was good. So maybe add some sort of countdown... The sound effects are great, I just wish you had some other background music.
Xanjos
05. May 2013 · 13:13 UTC
Really nice physics puzzler. Despite the minimal graphics, the puzzles are really well done.
Zccc
06. May 2013 · 18:02 UTC
Nice, great game!
arrogant.gamer
11. May 2013 · 16:28 UTC
Caused by: java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Couldn't load next level, no filename given?
PaulSB
16. May 2013 · 12:33 UTC
Cool little stacking game! I liked the title screen being the first level. Fun!
Jiddo
20. May 2013 · 19:28 UTC
Runs flawlessly for me on Linux. I love physics puzzle/sandbox thingies. This one is no exception. The physics simulation felt solid and the levels were well thought through. Great work!
ee3509
12. Dec 2013 · 23:05 UTC
Well done Richard !

Very good entry, and fun physics game !

Best of luck, Panos