{"author_link":"\/author\/hackthepanda\/","author_name":"HackThePanda","author_uid":"17968","comments":[{"author_name":"CNIAngel","author_uid":"7081","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 2:44am","epoch":1355711940,"text":"I love this!!!!"},{"author_name":"HackThePanda","author_uid":"17968","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 2:47am","epoch":1355712120,"text":"Thanks! :)"},{"author_name":"rvmook","author_uid":"8418","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 5:53am","epoch":1355723280,"text":"Love the concept, sound is a bit harsh though. One question, what is the purpose of jumping?"},{"author_name":"HackThePanda","author_uid":"17968","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 10:42am","epoch":1355740620,"text":"None, just to give the player a bit more control over movement. It always feels more immersive to me if I can jump in a game."},{"author_name":"SamoojaMies","author_uid":"11043","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 6:13pm","epoch":1355767680,"text":"Creepy slender :). Good job."},{"author_name":"Tifu","author_uid":"7793","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 7:13pm","epoch":1355771280,"text":"If he just wants a hug... why do the children vanish? D:"},{"author_name":"HackThePanda","author_uid":"17968","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 8:20pm","epoch":1355775300,"text":"He teleports them out of the forest to be at home in their beds safely as he firmly believes no child should be left out in the woods at night alone"},{"author_name":"Xavier","author_uid":"15692","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 8:58pm","epoch":1355777580,"text":"Love the concept and pretty nice graphics. Nice work!"},{"author_name":"rustybroomhandle","author_uid":"10871","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 9:24pm","epoch":1355779140,"text":"This was cute. I agree that the sound could prolly be toned down a tad though."},{"author_name":"Mythalore","author_uid":"12844","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 9:27pm","epoch":1355779320,"text":"Very interesting Slender-like game. Rather funny win screen as well."},{"author_name":"HackThePanda","author_uid":"17968","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 9:33pm","epoch":1355779680,"text":"In hindsight I should have made the steps a little less jarring, they've gotten annoying after a couple play-throughs. But I meant for the sounds to be a bit unpleasant as it's an unpleasant theme"},{"author_name":"HackThePanda","author_uid":"17968","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 9:33pm","epoch":1355779680,"text":"And thank you to everyone for your wonderful feedback :)"},{"author_name":"8bitDamage","author_uid":"18957","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 9:59pm","epoch":1355781240,"text":"The static effect is very well done! Nice!"},{"author_name":"Msquirrel","author_uid":"17911","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 10:15pm","epoch":1355782200,"text":"That... Was... AMAZING, I always knew he just wanted hugs..."},{"author_name":"HackThePanda","author_uid":"17968","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 11:10pm","epoch":1355785500,"text":"Thanks 8bitDamage :) I worked hard on it\rThank you Msquirrel, it's a personal belief of mine"},{"author_name":"Edocentrique","author_uid":"18304","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 11:44pm","epoch":1355787540,"text":"Really cool effects !"},{"author_name":"crashbanito","author_uid":"18899","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 11:45pm","epoch":1355787600,"text":"I think what makes this game are the facial expressions you give Slenderman. A simple game, but quite humorous."},{"author_name":"Winterblood","author_uid":"4051","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 11:46pm","epoch":1355787660,"text":"Nice style and very polished, but a bit light on game mechanics. Static effect is great."},{"author_name":"Mava","author_uid":"17949","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 11:46pm","epoch":1355787660,"text":"So thats what slender mans face looks like! That was fun :)"},{"author_name":"horrorpen","author_uid":"18510","time":"Dec 17, 2012 @ 11:50pm","epoch":1355787900,"text":"Amazing and funny! I like it very much!"},{"author_name":"HackThePanda","author_uid":"17968","time":"Dec 18, 2012 @ 12:07am","epoch":1355788920,"text":"Thanks Edocentrique!\r@crashbanito I love them too lol, they kind of give me the creeps\r@Winterblood Thanks :) I wanted to do more but I just had no time, name of the game though I guess\r@Mava thanks! I'm glad you had fun\r@horrorpen thank you I'm glad you like it :)"},{"author_name":"HeroesGrave","author_uid":"13812","time":"Dec 18, 2012 @ 3:54am","epoch":1355802540,"text":"LOL.\rI have played Slender a few times, and this... is... just... funny."},{"author_name":"Jezzamon","author_uid":"10217","time":"Dec 18, 2012 @ 4:13am","epoch":1355803680,"text":"Yes! I was hoping someone would make a reverse slender game. :D"},{"author_name":"Xavier","author_uid":"15692","time":"Dec 18, 2012 @ 11:55am","epoch":1355831400,"text":"the gameplay reminds me a bit this: http:\/\/twinbeardstudios.com\/230_huggy-bear :-)"},{"author_name":"Maristak","author_uid":"17910","time":"Dec 18, 2012 @ 1:54pm","epoch":1355838540,"text":"I really do like the overlay when you get close and the graphics overall. The idea of "cant move when seen" is great. Well done"},{"author_name":"rasmusrn","author_uid":"15543","time":"Dec 18, 2012 @ 6:43pm","epoch":1355855880,"text":"After loading the screen just goes black. I'm on OSX\/Firefox."},{"author_name":"FinalMirage","author_uid":"5580","time":"Dec 18, 2012 @ 8:39pm","epoch":1355862840,"text":"It can be tough to make any progress when there's a group of children together but it's a cool concept. As others have said, the static screen is cool looking. :)"},{"author_name":"HackThePanda","author_uid":"17968","time":"Dec 18, 2012 @ 11:17pm","epoch":1355872320,"text":"Lol thanks HeroesGrave :)\r@Jezzamon I was too but then I decided to make it myself\r@Xavier omg that's the funniest game ever who in the world would come up with that\rThank you Maristak :)\r@rasmusrn I've heard people not being able to play it on OSX, I'm not sure why that is as the settings\/natives should be set up correctly\r@FinalMirage yeah, anyone who asks for a moral behind this game will be that kids should a.) not go into a forest at night without parental supervision and b.) should always travel in groups. And thank you, I'm glad people are liking it :)"},{"author_name":"LogGiant","author_uid":"14749","time":"Dec 19, 2012 @ 2:03am","epoch":1355882280,"text":"I was laughing my way through this game! I would be upset that slenderman had a face, except it was fantastic."},{"author_name":"HackThePanda","author_uid":"17968","time":"Dec 19, 2012 @ 2:40am","epoch":1355884500,"text":"I'm glad you enjoyed it :)"},{"author_name":"monomanio","author_uid":"14511","time":"Dec 19, 2012 @ 12:53pm","epoch":1355921280,"text":"Hilarious! The animations were simple - but super effective. Good job!"},{"author_name":"HackThePanda","author_uid":"17968","time":"Dec 19, 2012 @ 8:15pm","epoch":1355947800,"text":"Thanks monomanio :)"},{"author_name":"UndergroundPixel","author_uid":"7580","time":"Dec 20, 2012 @ 8:10pm","epoch":1356033900,"text":"Great idea! The mood of the game was aptly dark and it was funny too. :)"},{"author_name":"HackThePanda","author_uid":"17968","time":"Dec 20, 2012 @ 8:15pm","epoch":1356034200,"text":"Thank you!"},{"author_name":"Puzzlem00n","author_uid":"11003","time":"Dec 21, 2012 @ 2:07am","epoch":1356055320,"text":"Ah, funny stuff, dude. You get props by getting good scores for mood and humor, which is not a common sight. Bad and good break-down:\r\r-Not too much variety, a bit basic\r-Throwing off the player with a jump they can't use, but if you really think that's more immersive, ignore this minus.\r+Fun Concept\r+Very Streamlined, nothing in the way of making the game overly-complex, which I like. :)"},{"author_name":"HackThePanda","author_uid":"17968","time":"Dec 21, 2012 @ 4:36am","epoch":1356064260,"text":"Thanks, Puzzlem00n :)\rIndeed basic, but as you later mentioned it keeps the game from getting overly complex which seems to be better for Ludum Dare as people aren't really going to take the time to learn and play a complicated RPG just so they can give a quick little rating.\rIn hind sight I should have made it clearer some how that jump doesn't do anything, confusion defeats the point of immersion. \rBut yeah, thanks a lot for the feedback! It's much appreciatd"},{"author_name":"Birchmountain","author_uid":"10933","time":"Dec 21, 2012 @ 3:37pm","epoch":1356103920,"text":"I like the idea but it lacks gameplay and the sound is just a little to much. I like the fact that you've given the player the ability to jump, even though it's not necessary, i read in the comments that you included it for the immersion and i think that's awesome! Still a fun game that's more about the message than gameplay. Good job!"},{"author_name":"HackThePanda","author_uid":"17968","time":"Dec 21, 2012 @ 7:32pm","epoch":1356118020,"text":"Thanks Birchmountain!"},{"author_name":"Mista Koo","author_uid":"19456","time":"Dec 25, 2012 @ 3:27pm","epoch":1356448920,"text":"Great game both conceptually and technically."},{"author_name":"DDRKirby(ISQ)","author_uid":"7285","time":"Dec 29, 2012 @ 8:52am","epoch":1356770820,"text":"This is great...the trollface on slenderman is pure gold."},{"author_name":"garygreen","author_uid":"13914","time":"Dec 29, 2012 @ 6:41pm","epoch":1356806160,"text":"Unfortunately I couldn't play this game - I was just given a series of black and white boxes where I assume the game graphics should have been."},{"author_name":"HackThePanda","author_uid":"17968","time":"Dec 29, 2012 @ 10:39pm","epoch":1356820440,"text":"Thank you Mista Koo and DDRKirby!\r\rI'm sorry about that garygreen, it has something to do with lower versions of OpenGL, haven't been able to track it down yet."},{"author_name":"superscratcher","author_uid":"19931","time":"Jan 1, 2013 @ 3:42am","epoch":1357011420,"text":"Fun!"},{"author_name":"fishbrain","author_uid":"3007","time":"Jan 1, 2013 @ 11:30am","epoch":1357039500,"text":"Yep, that is creepy! Nice work!"},{"author_name":"Jiyko","author_uid":"5013","time":"Jan 1, 2013 @ 11:02pm","epoch":1357081020,"text":"Dat face!"},{"author_name":"HackThePanda","author_uid":"17968","time":"Jan 2, 2013 @ 6:12pm","epoch":1357150020,"text":"Thanks superscratcher!\rThank you fishbrain :)\r@Jiyko what about the face in your profile picture? @o@"},{"author_name":"RawBits","author_uid":"5167","time":"Jan 8, 2013 @ 12:39am","epoch":1357605240,"text":"Nice take on the theme but the control behaviour feels a little odd. I can't put my finger on it though."}],"images":["ld25\/17968-406ac866e21daadec352862f047a49e3.jpg","ld25\/17968-f5e0813c5380c7b75bd5369050105c8c.jpg","ld25\/17968-8cf3f3151b05c81e50787817c39d5eb6.jpg","ld25\/17968-c50c311122db993bd3efbedc9c3db730.jpg"],"links":[{"url":"http:\/\/ld48.hackthepanda.teamlucidic.com","text":"Click here to play (Web)"},{"url":"https:\/\/dl.dropbox.com\/u\/45342559\/ld48\/source.zip","text":"Source"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"27939","g_author":"17968","g_event":"LD25","g_eventkey":"14","g_subevent":"COMPO","g_urlkey":"27969","g_title":"Children : Reverse Slender","g_status":"UCHK1","g_place":"324","g_commentcount":"47","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\/17968-shot0.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/201083\/17968-shot1.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/201083\/17968-shot2.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/201083\/17968-shot3.png-eq-900-500.jpg"],"text":"This is a parody on the game Slender, except you play as the villain: Slenderman. ;)\r\n\r\nMade this in Java with LWJGL. Hopefully it doesn't have any compatibility problems, I've only tested on Windows 7 machines.\r\n\r\nMore info on the page, along with source code.<\/p>","title":"Children : Reverse Slender"}