{"author_link":"\/author\/jm77345\/","author_name":"jm77345","author_uid":"21214","comments":[{"author_name":"jm77345","author_uid":"21214","time":"Apr 28, 2013 @ 7:12pm","epoch":1367176020,"text":"If you want to download it and you don't know how to use drive, click File and then Download."},{"author_name":"kyru","author_uid":"3377","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 2:21pm","epoch":1367244960,"text":"Interesting concept.  Could have used a timer or something to gauge how well one is doing."},{"author_name":"jm77345","author_uid":"21214","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 2:55pm","epoch":1367247000,"text":"Thanks for the idea. I'm going to revamp the game and continue development. I might add more levels\/difficulties but thanks for the feedback"},{"author_name":"Overv","author_uid":"12692","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 3:13pm","epoch":1367248080,"text":"I miss not being able to move diagonally."},{"author_name":"metadept","author_uid":"15489","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 3:34pm","epoch":1367249340,"text":"Interesting, I like the appearance of the blocks. I have two suggestions: First, some kind of total score or indication of how long you've survived. Second, make it possible to move diagonally. Hope to see you continue working on this!"},{"author_name":"AdventureIslands","author_uid":"11391","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 3:57pm","epoch":1367250720,"text":"Diagonal movement and and score counter would have really improved this, but not bad for a first try with the program. The collision sound is a bit annoying though."},{"author_name":"CryoGenesis","author_uid":"14720","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 4:06pm","epoch":1367251260,"text":"Interesting game, controls are a little annoying."},{"author_name":"FloatingGhost","author_uid":"20843","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 4:10pm","epoch":1367251500,"text":"&quot;Invalid zip file&quot; - Can't run."},{"author_name":"nintendoeats","author_uid":"22819","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 4:12pm","epoch":1367251620,"text":"Your zip file appears to be borked."},{"author_name":"whiteravens","author_uid":"23106","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 4:13pm","epoch":1367251680,"text":"BUG: I slipped through the wall boundary, and never got hit anymore."},{"author_name":"jm77345","author_uid":"21214","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 4:20pm","epoch":1367252100,"text":"Try the google drive links:\r<br\/>Windows: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/file\/d\/0B-pUvrxtFr73VDZkOUtDYS1Ic00\/edit?usp=sharing\r<br\/>Source: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/file\/d\/0B-pUvrxtFr73MjVaUkl3WDhsUkU\/edit?usp=sharing\r<br\/>\r<br\/>My file system is bugged so any files require special permissions. The drive ones I uploaded earlier should work. And yes I found that bug and will fix it in the new version after LD26"},{"author_name":"myachin","author_uid":"10579","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 4:52pm","epoch":1367254020,"text":"Error (404)"},{"author_name":"nintendoeats","author_uid":"22819","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 4:54pm","epoch":1367254140,"text":"It's a cute little thing. I like the nippy feel of the character. The effect on the blocks, while cool, is really straining on the eyes.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>good luck with your future GMing. It's pretty handy."},{"author_name":"nseward","author_uid":"15218","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 5:18pm","epoch":1367255580,"text":"404"},{"author_name":"Gama11","author_uid":"16160","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 5:37pm","epoch":1367256720,"text":"The link above gives me a 404. The Google Drive link downloads a .gmz-file, which I have no idea what to do with. :\/"},{"author_name":"Gravity Games","author_uid":"17764","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 5:52pm","epoch":1367257620,"text":"For some reason, I can't play this game. When I try to download it, your Dropbox gives me a 404 error. Did you move or delete the file from your Dropbox folder?"},{"author_name":"jm77345","author_uid":"21214","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 8:01pm","epoch":1367265360,"text":"Try the link again. I think I fixed it."},{"author_name":"Gravity Games","author_uid":"17764","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 11:02pm","epoch":1367276220,"text":"It says that the zipped folder is empty. If it helps, I'm on Windows 7."},{"author_name":"Jubjub.","author_uid":"18307","time":"Apr 30, 2013 @ 10:35am","epoch":1367317800,"text":"Perfect example of sticking to the theme. Though I wouldn't say it's very innovative, it's still very fun!"},{"author_name":"klianc09","author_uid":"20290","time":"Apr 30, 2013 @ 11:17am","epoch":1367320320,"text":"Basically what everyone, else said, better movement, wall glitch, annoying sound and funky colors (that's not a bad thing). \r<br\/>Seems more like a &quot;Learn-GameMaker&quot;-Test, but hey, that's what LD is there for: to try out something new and motivate yourself."},{"author_name":"tankete","author_uid":"21907","time":"May 1, 2013 @ 5:25am","epoch":1367385600,"text":"I liked the speed increase, until it got crazy fast! Instead of just the speed increase, I was expecting the walls to close in. Like others have said, some kind of timer\/counter to try to keep me playing to beat my best.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>The main character was a tad small for an old-timer like myself. But overall I liked the simplicity."},{"author_name":"infernet89","author_uid":"14271","time":"May 1, 2013 @ 2:47pm","epoch":1367419320,"text":".zip is broken, link in comments point to a .gmz (maybe need gamemaker to run that?)\r<br\/>Didn't voted."},{"author_name":"Squared Muffin","author_uid":"22969","time":"May 2, 2013 @ 12:00am","epoch":1367452500,"text":"Pretty good entry for a first run with game-maker, but like other have said, diagonal movement and a timer would have really improved it!"},{"author_name":"little_polygon","author_uid":"19295","time":"May 3, 2013 @ 5:16am","epoch":1367557860,"text":"Argh, my eyes, my beautiful eyes T__T Awesome!"},{"author_name":"ethankennerly","author_uid":"3040","time":"May 3, 2013 @ 5:28am","epoch":1367558580,"text":"Sorry, it says the zip file is invalid (didn't vote)."},{"author_name":"Sylvain.p","author_uid":"20862","time":"May 3, 2013 @ 11:47pm","epoch":1367624520,"text":"The red square become crazy almost all the time."},{"author_name":"avidgamerNino","author_uid":"20551","time":"May 5, 2013 @ 4:53am","epoch":1367729280,"text":"when i first start out, i have no idea who or what i am. where's the fun??"},{"author_name":"EatenAlive3","author_uid":"15753","time":"May 11, 2013 @ 11:49pm","epoch":1368315840,"text":"Says zip is invalid. :L"},{"author_name":"Mach60KAS","author_uid":"5788","time":"May 18, 2013 @ 12:39pm","epoch":1368880440,"text":"Very apt, given the theme. It's worth noting that you can move out of the level and simply never die. Still, quite a solid entry! :)"}],"images":["ld26\/21214-59919e7ebc3713637731af43a0bdbd08.jpg","ld26\/21214-2993886246de4f12e1a9c510eec3be97.jpg"],"links":[{"url":"https:\/\/dl.dropboxusercontent.com\/s\/s7j1r3qdh5e4xcr\/Avoid_v0.1.zip?token_hash=AAEoB_DM5FQJ2TUJVedpMn2eFCnOKipO2eAU4A30U0vDrw&amp;dl=1","text":"Windows"},{"url":"https:\/\/dl.dropboxusercontent.com\/s\/do7yun9xthdnmu4\/Ludum%20dare%2026-Avoid.gmz?token_hash=AAHdUZKBDSGwPgj_5dH_M2d_br5t-0iMuEamj_678nfjkQ&amp;dl=1","text":"Source"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"26308","g_author":"21214","g_event":"LD26","g_eventkey":"16","g_subevent":"COMPO","g_urlkey":"26338","g_title":"Avoid","g_status":"UCHK1","g_place":"1209","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\/21214-shot0.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/233892\/21214-shot1.PNG-eq-900-500.jpg"],"text":"This game was made for the Ludum Dare 26, \r\nin 48 hours and completed on 28\/04\/2013.\r\nSo when I was thinking of what to do for the\r\n Ludum Dare, I thought that I was going to \r\nuse Java. Then I got a little confused and \r\ndecided to use Gamemaker. I had never used\r\n GM before so it was a risk. I spent about 6 \r\nhours learning my way around the program \r\nand then on the second day I made this game.\r\n It's pretty buggy but fun to make. I may \r\ncontinue this project after LD26 but I ran out \r\nof sprites so I need to buy the full version. \r\nEnjoy!\r\n\r\nAlso, the menu buttons on the main menu don't\r\nwork because I ran out of sprites and couldn't\r\nanimate the rollover and pressed versions.\r\n\r\nIf you would like me to continue with the \r\ngame then email me jm77345@gmail.com \r\nand I will take any criticism\/thoughts.\r\n\r\nControls\r\nW,A,S,D - Movement\r\nArrow Keys - Movement\r\nESC - End game\r\n\r\nThanks!\r\n\r\n************************************\r\nUpdated download links to Dropbox for ease of access\r\nEnjoy!\r\n************************************<\/p>","title":"Avoid"}