{"author_link":"\/author\/smaxx\/","author_name":"Smaxx","author_uid":"19197","comments":[{"author_name":"kroltan","author_uid":"10851","time":"Dec 16, 2012 @ 10:46pm","epoch":1355697660,"text":"Monty Python reference?"},{"author_name":"Smaxx","author_uid":"19197","time":"Dec 16, 2012 @ 10:46pm","epoch":1355697660,"text":"Partially. :)"},{"author_name":"mokujin","author_uid":"14120","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 12:28pm","epoch":1355746980,"text":"Nice graphics!"},{"author_name":"spolvid","author_uid":"4163","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 12:29pm","epoch":1355747040,"text":"The humorous image of frantically running around trying to stab peasants brought a smile to my face. Nice little game!"},{"author_name":"ahmedcab","author_uid":"16381","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 1:52pm","epoch":1355752020,"text":"nice idea and the art style is very good."},{"author_name":"Tifu","author_uid":"7793","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 1:53pm","epoch":1355752080,"text":"Kind of reminds me of a scene in Robin Hood: Men in Tights... why is he so concerned about a bridge when the little dudes just run over the river anyway? Silly knight dude D:"},{"author_name":"Datw","author_uid":"11318","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 1:55pm","epoch":1355752200,"text":"Cool, while it lasted. :)"},{"author_name":"Neonlare","author_uid":"1913","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 1:59pm","epoch":1355752440,"text":"Definitely one of the slicker games about, love the aesthetic! Pretty simple but it works :3"},{"author_name":"bigbadwofl","author_uid":"8326","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 3:12pm","epoch":1355756820,"text":"Enjoyed your game. Especially the art. I laughed when the fast mobs came by.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Just a quick note on my game, there is a help file and a splash screen that tells you the commands. I replied to your comment on my page for more information."},{"author_name":"caranha","author_uid":"7847","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 3:53pm","epoch":1355759280,"text":"That is a cute little game! I really liked your spritework, and the game was fun to play.  Sounds were nice too.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Some comments:\r<br\/>- I really expected the bridge to mean something. I understand that the game won't quite work if the peasants can only walk through the bridge, but what if walking across the river made the peasants\/knigh move slower?\r<br\/>\r<br\/>- Mashing the space bar to attack was not so good. I usually don't like it when games make me mash a key. Maybe just holding it should suffice to keep attaking?\r<br\/>\r<br\/>- A minor note regarding packaging: Put all your files in a directory in the zip file! With so many games to play, it is nice if I can open the zip and drag the game directly to my LD folder, without worrying about creating a special folder to it :-)\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Thanks for the game!"},{"author_name":"Smaxx","author_uid":"19197","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 6:08pm","epoch":1355767380,"text":"Well, let's see - maybe I'll do an expanded version with some more features, enemies, weapons and different ground tiles.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Spacebar mashing: I know both sides and I dislike both. Maybe I should just make hitting a bit easier, so you don't have to mash that excessive.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Zip folder: I usually extract stuff to sub dirs. named after the zip (not by hand), so I hate included directories - can't make everyone happy there. :)\r<br\/>\r<br\/>bigbadwofl: Okay, will have another look."},{"author_name":"8bitDamage","author_uid":"18957","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 10:25pm","epoch":1355782800,"text":"Why doesn't anyone pay the bridge toll! &gt;_&lt; I got addicted to the game..."},{"author_name":"henrypenface","author_uid":"4671","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 11:19pm","epoch":1355786040,"text":"'Tis but a flesh wound!"},{"author_name":"Manuel777","author_uid":"2290","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 11:24pm","epoch":1355786340,"text":"Its pretty good, I found it rather difficult to aim with the sword, but not impossible."},{"author_name":"zenmumbler","author_uid":"17143","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 11:25pm","epoch":1355786400,"text":"Nice game that is a bit unbalanced, it goes from really easy to completely insane very suddenly. Nice art style but I have to object: his head did not explode, his whole body exploded in a ball of smoke.\r<br\/>I also expected the bridge to be of more significance than just a being a different tile index.\r<br\/>Nice."},{"author_name":"Smaxx","author_uid":"19197","time":"Dec 18, 2012 @ 12:35am","epoch":1355790600,"text":"Balance is a bit based on luck, there should be one new additional peasant every ~ 15 seconds. The explosion is that way due to the armor being really tight and protective. As for the bridge... I'll definitely create a more advanced version some time soon incorporating all suggestions posted here (like the bridge one).\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Didn't expect so many people to actually like it due to it's simplicity. Keep the comments\/suggestions coming. :)"},{"author_name":"Meep","author_uid":"2629","time":"Dec 18, 2012 @ 12:42am","epoch":1355791020,"text":"I really love the overall look of this; cute sprites. :)"},{"author_name":"ilo","author_uid":"12377","time":"Dec 18, 2012 @ 3:08am","epoch":1355799780,"text":"Simple but fun. Also amusing to see a rather ineffectual black knight chasing and poking people (who don't even need to use the bridge), he he he. :)"},{"author_name":"Felix20","author_uid":"6525","time":"Dec 18, 2012 @ 6:07am","epoch":1355810520,"text":"Wow, this was definitely more fun than I expected.\r<br\/>The balance of anger going down when you kill, and going up, when a peasant gets away is spot on, I got 40 kills &gt;:)\r<br\/>Also the graphics are good, and the sound effects are a nice touch."},{"author_name":"bigbadwofl","author_uid":"8326","time":"Dec 18, 2012 @ 9:44am","epoch":1355823540,"text":"@Felix20: You just made me LOL"},{"author_name":"bigbadwofl","author_uid":"8326","time":"Dec 18, 2012 @ 9:45am","epoch":1355823600,"text":"I meant @ilo -.-"},{"author_name":"C\u00e1ssio Eduardo","author_uid":"10554","time":"Dec 18, 2012 @ 4:58pm","epoch":1355849580,"text":"Nice art Style."},{"author_name":"Fireblend","author_uid":"10166","time":"Dec 18, 2012 @ 8:09pm","epoch":1355861040,"text":"Simple and small, yet lots of fun. Played a couple of rounds :) I love that it looks like a GBC game."},{"author_name":"berareu","author_uid":"15244","time":"Dec 18, 2012 @ 8:09pm","epoch":1355861040,"text":"Fun game, good work! :)"},{"author_name":"Mythalore","author_uid":"12844","time":"Dec 18, 2012 @ 8:22pm","epoch":1355861820,"text":"A nice take on a more 'futile' Villain and +1 for the knights of nee! ;)"},{"author_name":"Vladp995","author_uid":"2185","time":"Dec 18, 2012 @ 8:39pm","epoch":1355862840,"text":"Fun game and nice graphics :)"},{"author_name":"Harsay","author_uid":"17616","time":"Dec 18, 2012 @ 8:41pm","epoch":1355862960,"text":"Very liked this art. Good game for break :)"},{"author_name":"Scott McBee","author_uid":"17423","time":"Dec 19, 2012 @ 5:08am","epoch":1355893380,"text":"A fun little game that grew on me the more I played it. Loved the art"},{"author_name":"jfroco","author_uid":"2085","time":"Dec 19, 2012 @ 6:12am","epoch":1355897220,"text":"Nice pixel art. Hope you keep working on it, it has a lot of potential. Congrats."},{"author_name":"JaJ","author_uid":"5496","time":"Dec 19, 2012 @ 3:00pm","epoch":1355928900,"text":"Simple (but effective) game, but really charming visuals."},{"author_name":"Arakade","author_uid":"18287","time":"Dec 21, 2012 @ 1:49pm","epoch":1356097440,"text":"&quot;But your leg's off!&quot; &gt;_&lt; \r<br\/>Like others, I loved it, including the pixel art (how did you do it?).  Would have been nice to be able to move diagonally but generally super-cute :-)\r<br\/>I think the Android\/Ouya\/etc ports will do well -- good luck!"},{"author_name":"Smaxx","author_uid":"19197","time":"Dec 22, 2012 @ 11:02am","epoch":1356173820,"text":"Drawn pixel by pixel. :) Used GraphicsGale for a first mockup of the walking animation.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>You should actually be able to move in 8 directions, so might be your keyboard."},{"author_name":"lekochen","author_uid":"12928","time":"Dec 23, 2012 @ 3:58pm","epoch":1356277980,"text":"Concept is so hilarious. And the pixel art are very adorable. :)"},{"author_name":"bradleypollard","author_uid":"17874","time":"Dec 23, 2012 @ 11:44pm","epoch":1356305940,"text":"Love the Monty Python reference and the game does well what it sets out to do! The limited scope hurts it a little though, woulda been nice to see some expansion on this idea along the lines of what others have said. Liked the art too! Tiny window size is somewhat appealing, although I don't know why."},{"author_name":"Smaxx","author_uid":"19197","time":"Dec 28, 2012 @ 12:29pm","epoch":1356697440,"text":"I've just incorporated two of the most often whished items:\r<br\/>- Water now slows down the player as well as peasants.\r<br\/>- It is now possible to hold down the attack key to keep poking.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>I've added an updated binary above (separate link). Updated source code can be found in the repositories."},{"author_name":"krutech","author_uid":"17672","time":"Dec 29, 2012 @ 11:12am","epoch":1356779220,"text":"Very funny idea! IT could very well be expanded upon with achievements and loot and shopping!"},{"author_name":"Joozey","author_uid":"18371","time":"Dec 30, 2012 @ 4:19pm","epoch":1356884040,"text":"nice graphics! Some background music would help. Funny idea, running after passerby's, flailing your sword at them. As suggested before, would be good if the bridge had more function."}],"images":["ld25\/19197-cf0ec347dc23e7b88d574afb36ba52ad.jpg"],"links":[{"url":"http:\/\/code.google.com\/p\/black-knight-blockade\/","text":"Repository (Google)"},{"url":"https:\/\/github.com\/MarioLiebisch\/Black-Knight-Blockade","text":"Repository (Github)"},{"url":"http:\/\/code.google.com\/p\/black-knight-blockade\/downloads\/detail?name=ld25bkb-win32-initial.zip&amp;can=2&amp;q=","text":"Binary (Windows)"},{"url":"http:\/\/code.google.com\/p\/black-knight-blockade\/downloads\/detail?name=ld24bkb-source-initial.zip&amp;can=2&amp;q=","text":"Source (cross platform)"},{"url":"http:\/\/code.google.com\/p\/black-knight-blockade\/downloads\/detail?name=ld25bkb-win32-20121228.zip&amp;can=2&amp;q=","text":"Binary (Windows; Post LD48)"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"27767","g_author":"19197","g_event":"LD25","g_eventkey":"14","g_subevent":"COMPO","g_urlkey":"27797","g_title":"Black Knight Blockade","g_status":"UCHK1","g_place":"190","g_commentcount":"37","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\/\/201083\/19197-shot0.png-eq-900-500.jpg"],"text":"You are the feared Black Knight. You are in charge of a small passage in the\r\ndark wood and you decide who's allowed to pass: no one!\r\n\r\nUnfortunately there are quite a few pesky peasants out trying to cross the\r\nbridge to do some of their daily bidding, something you shall not endorse.\r\n\r\nKeep the peasants from crossing, but watch your rage, as you might get angry\r\nenough causing your head to explode in anger. You don't want your head explode,\r\ndo you?\r\n\r\nEvery killed peasant will lower your anger, while every escaped peasant will\r\nraise your rage. If your rage exceeds your rage meter, you're going to explode\r\nand the game is lost. Use your attack key to restart the game.\r\n\r\nKeyboard Controls:\r\n\r\nWalk left: Cursor left, A\r\nWalk right: Cursor right, D\r\nWalk up: Cursor up, W\r\nWalk down: Cursor down, S\r\nSword thrust: Space, Return<\/p>","title":"Black Knight Blockade"}