{"author_link":"\/author\/paslam\/","author_name":"paslam","author_uid":"11800","comments":[{"author_name":"Jonny D","author_uid":"654","time":"Apr 23, 2012 @ 2:19pm","epoch":1335190440,"text":"Java is giving me security warnings that I'm not comfortable with... :("},{"author_name":"paslam","author_uid":"11800","time":"Apr 23, 2012 @ 7:45pm","epoch":1335210000,"text":"This security warning is certified and signed by JoGL, so this is safe. To do 3D for Java, I have no choice to use JoGL. When you play at RuneScapes, it does the same thing. It is a lot more dangerous to play at windows exe games."},{"author_name":"paslam","author_uid":"11800","time":"Apr 24, 2012 @ 8:50am","epoch":1335257100,"text":"I have added a WebGL version in JavaScript"},{"author_name":"Shigor","author_uid":"5242","time":"Apr 24, 2012 @ 11:52am","epoch":1335268020,"text":"Good idea with arrows returning back down as it reduces tendences to just spam shot."},{"author_name":"Andrew","author_uid":"5432","time":"Apr 24, 2012 @ 7:23pm","epoch":1335295080,"text":"I like that I can take out 2 guards with properly thrown axes."},{"author_name":"ratboy2713","author_uid":"5162","time":"Apr 25, 2012 @ 4:22pm","epoch":1335370620,"text":"I would have liked if my arrows were different color, kept confusing my stuff going up with theirs coming down. Liked the death explosion."},{"author_name":"davidwparker","author_uid":"7737","time":"Apr 25, 2012 @ 8:13pm","epoch":1335384480,"text":"Interesting game. Curious how you made\/had time for both WebGL and Java?\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Cool use of pseudo-3d... better than just straight on regular shooters."},{"author_name":"daredevildave","author_uid":"5182","time":"Apr 26, 2012 @ 7:57pm","epoch":1335469920,"text":"WebGL version got very jerky.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>A nice idea, perhaps a little over zealous on the blood ;-)"},{"author_name":"paslam","author_uid":"11800","time":"Apr 27, 2012 @ 11:59pm","epoch":1335570840,"text":"To answer at ratboy2713 question : The WebGL version is done with gwtGL. So both version are in Java. I have done the same engine for JoGL (JManiaMaker) and gwtGL (JWebManiaMaker). For more informations, download the source code."},{"author_name":"Tourgen","author_uid":"2408","time":"Apr 29, 2012 @ 4:13pm","epoch":1335715680,"text":"I liked it.  Limited ammo?  It might be cool to make the returning arrows from the top pickups to restore ammo instead of killing the player.  Then it's a choice between going after more ammo to continue or staying safe."},{"author_name":"R3ason","author_uid":"6105","time":"Apr 30, 2012 @ 1:38am","epoch":1335749580,"text":"Fascinating!  I *really* like that your axes come back down and can actually kill you.  That being said, perhaps in a future version, you'd just lose health, rather than straight up dying each time you're hit?  Great fun; thanks!"},{"author_name":"dr_soda","author_uid":"8342","time":"May 6, 2012 @ 2:41am","epoch":1336271760,"text":"The camera motion is a bit disorienting, and the explosions when you hit an enemy really make it hard to keep track of everything else on the screen.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>On the other hand, it's a really neat idea to make your own shots deadly to yourself by way of the falling mechanic.  It leads to a more strategic way of thinking rather than simply  firing mindlessly."},{"author_name":"ericdpitts","author_uid":"6759","time":"May 6, 2012 @ 2:58am","epoch":1336272780,"text":"Really awesome graphics!  And a really fun game too!  I feel like it would have been more fair for only arrows that miss to come back down at you (while hitting an enemy would simply make it disappear), but I liked this mechanic, very cool!"}],"images":["ld23\/11800-dac3998b832e8904ecb3a78425cd6a35.jpg"],"links":[{"url":"http:\/\/games.foobarmania.com\/CastleManiaWebGL\/","text":"WebGL"},{"url":"http:\/\/games.foobarmania.com\/CastleMania\/","text":"Java Applet"},{"url":"http:\/\/foobarmania.com\/#!23","text":"Source"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"31053","g_author":"11800","g_event":"LD23","g_eventkey":"10","g_subevent":"COMPO","g_urlkey":"31083","g_title":"CastleMania","g_status":"UCHK1","g_place":"824","g_commentcount":"13","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\/\/123793\/11800-shot0.png-eq-900-500.jpg"],"text":"You must kill all the enemies by launching  an ax.\r\nBe carefull, your weapon can kill you during its fall.\r\n\r\nA,D keys or Left\/Right arrows to move\r\nW key, Up arrow or space key to shoot axes.\r\n\r\nWarning: If the WebGL version does not work, it means you have a too old navigator or graphic card. Use Chrome or FireFox, not IE. If it is still not working, try the Java Applet.<\/p>","title":"CastleMania"}