{"author_link":"\/author\/metadept\/","author_name":"metadept","author_uid":"15489","comments":[{"author_name":"deathray","author_uid":"17861","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 4:07am","epoch":1367208120,"text":"I gave up ... or did I win?! Neat idea, fits great with the theme. I had to give a low Fun score, but I think that's the whole point."},{"author_name":"metadept","author_uid":"15489","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 4:24am","epoch":1367209140,"text":"@deathray I was hoping to add more progression and conclusion, but didn't have time. Guess it'll have to wait for a post-compo version..."},{"author_name":"Canyon","author_uid":"6228","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 8:16am","epoch":1367223060,"text":"I had to give you 5 stars for Innovation, Theme and Mood."},{"author_name":"josefnpat","author_uid":"11249","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 11:38am","epoch":1367235180,"text":"Damn, that bird just has no where to go!\r<br\/>\r<br\/>I am good at sitting."},{"author_name":"Fabien Por\u00e9e","author_uid":"20926","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 2:30pm","epoch":1367245500,"text":"This is very nice and peaceful, thank you."},{"author_name":"DustyStylus","author_uid":"15902","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 2:33pm","epoch":1367245680,"text":"Beautiful, I like the concept! Love the ambience. :)"},{"author_name":"hissssssssss","author_uid":"18086","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 2:40pm","epoch":1367246100,"text":"An idea so simple, yet so brilliant, I wish I had thought of it myself."},{"author_name":"jm77345","author_uid":"21214","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 3:44pm","epoch":1367249940,"text":"Glad it wasn't real-time"},{"author_name":"fishbrain","author_uid":"3007","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 4:25pm","epoch":1367252400,"text":"WIN! haha... So very quaint!"},{"author_name":"Yezu","author_uid":"33","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 6:01pm","epoch":1367258160,"text":"Soon, coming to Steam: Sitting Simulator 2013!"},{"author_name":"Kiwiboi","author_uid":"20891","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 8:38pm","epoch":1367267580,"text":"Haha well done sir, this was really peaceful :) I could do this all day(but couldn't do it all night, I gave up:( )! xD"},{"author_name":"rezoner","author_uid":"21594","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 8:39pm","epoch":1367267640,"text":"That is the second game that my cat has beaten just by holding space :) Love the idea and mood, but it surely lack some engaging parts."},{"author_name":"m64","author_uid":"21329","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 8:39pm","epoch":1367267640,"text":"It tends to crash if I just hit space bar and hold, but if I first sit and stand up a few times and then proceed to hold the space bar it works ok."},{"author_name":"graytest","author_uid":"11705","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 8:41pm","epoch":1367267760,"text":"Very interesting. I kept sitting for quite a while which I guess is a good score. Something happening would have been fun and given me more of a reason to keep sitting."},{"author_name":"Jarcas Studios","author_uid":"20322","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 8:41pm","epoch":1367267760,"text":"Very clever idea for the theme and a beautiful implementation of that idea. Well done!"},{"author_name":"Masadow","author_uid":"22572","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 8:42pm","epoch":1367267820,"text":"I don't really know how to rate that. But I will go for a good rating, because, it's not really a game. However, it suit the theme perfectly ! And there is some great great idea and imagination here !"},{"author_name":"CharlesBoury","author_uid":"20528","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 8:43pm","epoch":1367267880,"text":"this game is beautiful, soft and quiet. It fits my interpretation of the theme.\r<br\/>I wish there were more animals coming...\r<br\/>But i will wait. :)"},{"author_name":"netguy204","author_uid":"5044","time":"Apr 30, 2013 @ 1:10am","epoch":1367283900,"text":"Nice. Clever. Makes me want to stop and think."},{"author_name":"DaveDobson","author_uid":"10977","time":"Apr 30, 2013 @ 6:14am","epoch":1367302140,"text":"Wow, very cool idea, and very peaceful, as you say.  Very impressive graphics and sounds; I love the animations of the guy sitting and also the little stuff, like the color change at sunset and for night."},{"author_name":"Christopher Schulte","author_uid":"21249","time":"Apr 30, 2013 @ 6:39am","epoch":1367303640,"text":"That was really quite something. It was great how a simple mechanic of holding spacebar keeps the player engaged enough with the game to think about everything going on. It really captured the feeling of intense focus and reflection I have when I watch a beautiful sunset. To see what happens, I lifted off of spacebar and the abruptness was a really cool contrast that pushes the point that some things must be appreciated serenely. Well done."},{"author_name":"Christopher Schulte","author_uid":"21249","time":"Apr 30, 2013 @ 6:40am","epoch":1367303700,"text":"I really loved the contrast between holding space and lifting off of space, the abruptness and reversal of time effectively convey that some things must be appreciated serenely to get the full affect, and a sharp exit from meditation can undo all the progress one makes. Well done."},{"author_name":"moomoo112","author_uid":"11665","time":"Apr 30, 2013 @ 7:07am","epoch":1367305320,"text":"certainly minimal! could have used some tranquil or nature musics"},{"author_name":"CoffeeOnimal","author_uid":"1643","time":"Apr 30, 2013 @ 7:19am","epoch":1367306040,"text":"Very nice use of the theme.\r<br\/>I feel this will help me prepare for old age."},{"author_name":"Dir3kt","author_uid":"12434","time":"Apr 30, 2013 @ 6:37pm","epoch":1367346720,"text":"Haha this was a good one :)"},{"author_name":"juaxix","author_uid":"10960","time":"Apr 30, 2013 @ 8:06pm","epoch":1367352060,"text":"An entire life he sat down in a rock...the reality of mature society, sad but true, please fix the non-post-compo, I would like to test with sounds :)"},{"author_name":"YsenGrimm","author_uid":"18530","time":"Apr 30, 2013 @ 8:31pm","epoch":1367353560,"text":"This is minimalistic!"},{"author_name":"Spiridios","author_uid":"1158","time":"Apr 30, 2013 @ 9:21pm","epoch":1367356560,"text":"Very interesting. I wish time actually flowed like that. I could sit down and ponder my LD game idea then stand up to find the theme has only just been announced!\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Oddly enough, even the &quot;with sound&quot; version has no sound in Firefox. Also, Firefox tries to scroll the page when I hit space (may be my config). Voted N\/A on audio due to rules violation."},{"author_name":"henrykun","author_uid":"5379","time":"Apr 30, 2013 @ 11:41pm","epoch":1367364960,"text":"It's awesome the we can express ourselves through games and interactive software. Beautiful in many ways. I really like the details, the animation, colors, etc. Good job."},{"author_name":"theplotlessplot","author_uid":"17880","time":"May 1, 2013 @ 12:19am","epoch":1367367240,"text":"Such a cool and interesting concept! Really well done.\r<br\/>Great job!"},{"author_name":"omaha","author_uid":"5229","time":"May 1, 2013 @ 12:58am","epoch":1367369580,"text":"Excellent work.  I'm going to wait and see what else happens.  10 minutes and counting."},{"author_name":"Jellycakes","author_uid":"13474","time":"May 1, 2013 @ 1:28am","epoch":1367371380,"text":"Nice, would like to see it worked on more though. Was interesting to play though. Great job!"},{"author_name":"Krahe","author_uid":"20668","time":"May 1, 2013 @ 6:43am","epoch":1367390280,"text":"We sit together \/ the rock and I \/ until only the rock remains"},{"author_name":"Misael.K","author_uid":"12802","time":"May 1, 2013 @ 7:24am","epoch":1367392740,"text":"Oh wow, longest night ever. :P\r<br\/>Great concept!"},{"author_name":"Nanolotl","author_uid":"4470","time":"May 2, 2013 @ 2:44am","epoch":1367462340,"text":"The breeze the the grass was a great effect. Nice atmosphere."},{"author_name":"GaTechGrad","author_uid":"19778","time":"May 2, 2013 @ 4:00am","epoch":1367466900,"text":"This man can control the sun, moon, and time itself just by sitting.  He is truly a god!"},{"author_name":"shawn42","author_uid":"571","time":"May 3, 2013 @ 7:55pm","epoch":1367610600,"text":"Interesting. I was a little lost at what to do once I got to the end of the night. I guess that's the end? It was fun to see how tense I got just waiting for something to happen.. nice game."},{"author_name":"MinionStudios","author_uid":"22273","time":"May 6, 2013 @ 4:59pm","epoch":1367859240,"text":"Yeah, did that for a while. The moon stops moving and the grass moves a bit... wow."},{"author_name":"HD408","author_uid":"12948","time":"May 12, 2013 @ 11:07am","epoch":1368356520,"text":"Funny, but I just can't be still for so long."},{"author_name":"Martin_Monosys","author_uid":"20047","time":"May 12, 2013 @ 8:04pm","epoch":1368388740,"text":"Nice idea, it's kinda inspiring I'd say. Graphics are good, but it needs sound!!! :)"},{"author_name":"MrShoestore","author_uid":"20984","time":"May 12, 2013 @ 9:20pm","epoch":1368393300,"text":"i think this is one of those things that spawn the debate of what is a &quot;game&quot;.  I think the mood and theme are great, but i feel a need for an outcome."},{"author_name":"Catman","author_uid":"11589","time":"May 14, 2013 @ 7:14am","epoch":1368515340,"text":"Nice take. I liked the subtle and slow effects like the grass moving and the bird flapping!"},{"author_name":"zkenshin","author_uid":"12839","time":"May 14, 2013 @ 3:08pm","epoch":1368543780,"text":"The bird was totally cute. :)"},{"author_name":"kazukishida","author_uid":"22582","time":"May 18, 2013 @ 12:59pm","epoch":1368881640,"text":"The mechanic is so simple, the results very cathartic. Amazing experience."},{"author_name":"Kitch","author_uid":"7470","time":"May 20, 2013 @ 4:56am","epoch":1369025460,"text":"very nice.  nailed the theme perfectly."}],"images":["ld26\/15489-e9eb426920a9d77b9a75b778ae80677c.jpg"],"links":[{"url":"http:\/\/metadept.com\/bestill-silent\/","text":"Web"},{"url":"http:\/\/metadept.com\/bestill\/","text":"Web (post-compo)"},{"url":"http:\/\/metadept.com\/bestill-silent\/be_still_source.zip","text":"Source"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"26310","g_author":"15489","g_event":"LD26","g_eventkey":"16","g_subevent":"COMPO","g_urlkey":"26340","g_title":"Be Still","g_status":"UCHK1","g_place":"532","g_commentcount":"44","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\/15489-shot0.png-eq-900-500.jpg"],"text":"It's minimal. The title screen contains all the instructions. This game reflects the mood in which I created it: peaceful, thoughtful, and pleasant. I had a lot of fun making it, and I hope I manage to pass on a little of that enjoyment to you!\r\n\r\nCreated using: Sublime Text 2, CraftyJS, Paint.NET, Photoshop, TexturePacker, Spine, and some other stuff.\r\n\r\nNOTE: A few people seem to be getting crashes when first sitting down. If you have this problem, please send an email to cheswick13 at hotmail dot com with a description of when (in the game) the crash happened, what you were doing, what browser you're using, and any other details that seem relevant. If I have a little more information to go on, hopefully I can track this down and fix it. Thanks!\r\n\r\nNOTE 2: Upon re-reading the rules, I realized that my use of prerecorded audio is a violation of the contest rules (oops!). I've removed the sound effects from the main version and moved them to the post-compo but since I've already received a number of ratings, I'm afraid I'm technically disqualified. I guess this means I'll have to keep making games rather than retiring on my prize money...\r\n\r\n[POST-COMPO]\r\n5\/4 - Update 1: Endless days and nights! Also reworked some of my transition code so that it should be easier and cleaner to add more events.<\/p>","title":"Be Still"}