Oases by newton64
*** IMPORTANT NOTE ***
This game, as mentioned below, has some trouble running on many computers. If you're getting .dll errors, try erasing the msvcr100.dll file I included, and installing the Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 redistributable: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=5555. That may only work in 50% of cases, but...fingers crossed, right?
*** IMPORTANT NOTE THE SECONDE ***
I've compiled a new version using the Qt library for networking, instead of some random code found on the internet for scanning wireless SSIDs. The new version is available here: http://www.newton64.ca/games/jams/ld22/Oases-v1.1.zip
As mentioned in the README, I'm not sure if this can be considered valid for the competition. The changes were minimal, and in the back end, and the game is functionally identical to the original submission; however, it was done post-deadline. Let me know if it goes against the rules, and I will remove the link.
In any case, Linux version on its way soon.
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The game has been tested on Windows 7, but as with any good last-minute entry, it doesn't seem to play nice on anything other than the developer's PC. If the game doesn't run at all, or forces you to quit for not having your wireless card turned on, I apologise. Working on that presently. Do mention in the comments if you've had any errors, and provide things like error messages, and OS version.
Oh, and do play this on a laptop. Like, you pretty much have to. And wear mittens.
This game, as mentioned below, has some trouble running on many computers. If you're getting .dll errors, try erasing the msvcr100.dll file I included, and installing the Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 redistributable: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=5555. That may only work in 50% of cases, but...fingers crossed, right?
*** IMPORTANT NOTE THE SECONDE ***
I've compiled a new version using the Qt library for networking, instead of some random code found on the internet for scanning wireless SSIDs. The new version is available here: http://www.newton64.ca/games/jams/ld22/Oases-v1.1.zip
As mentioned in the README, I'm not sure if this can be considered valid for the competition. The changes were minimal, and in the back end, and the game is functionally identical to the original submission; however, it was done post-deadline. Let me know if it goes against the rules, and I will remove the link.
In any case, Linux version on its way soon.
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The game has been tested on Windows 7, but as with any good last-minute entry, it doesn't seem to play nice on anything other than the developer's PC. If the game doesn't run at all, or forces you to quit for not having your wireless card turned on, I apologise. Working on that presently. Do mention in the comments if you've had any errors, and provide things like error messages, and OS version.
Oh, and do play this on a laptop. Like, you pretty much have to. And wear mittens.
Ratings
| Coolness | 52% | 3 |
| Overall | 1.89 | 635 |
| Audio | 2.13 | 364 |
| Community | 2.38 | 387 |
| Fun | 1.38 | 670 |
| Graphics | 1.88 | 596 |
| Humor | 1.43 | 513 |
| Innovation | 2.67 | 258 |
| Mood | 2.29 | 365 |
| Theme | 2.25 | 487 |
Translation from Swedish error message: "Not designed for windows or contains an error"
Giving you good score for sound that's for sure!
didnt play for me. I'll skip vote, but fix! or at least provide a youtube of gameplay, so we can see how it plays what it is
As for the not working: yeah, I'm getting that a lot. I have a feeling the version of MSVCR100.dll I included isn't really all that general-purpose; nor is the WiFi code I stole (I included the URL!) to list the wireless SSIDs.
I can only assure you that I'm working on a fix. Networking is not my strong point, so I hope you'll be patient.
iFred_QC: The sounds were mostly taken from freesound.org. If you check in the credits.txt file, I list the attributions for most. The news[1-4].ogg files are mixes of two sound files each, with news4.ogg including my own sexy, sexy radio voice.
Per: Thanks for the info about the .dll, I'll see if I can find the proper one to distribute with the game! Or I can just link to the distributable. Also: You're seeing the game exactly as it should be. There's no input via the mouse and keyboard, per se...
Anyway, that's why there's actual code to check if someone has turned off their wireless adapter (although the code unfortunately gives false positives on some systems): it forces people to actually go outside.
Also I thought the name meant something totally different when I saw the screenshot.