{"author_link":"\/users\/arkthalohs","author_name":"Arkthalohs","author_uid":1005033,"comments":[{"author_name":"Adrien Dittrick","author_uid":"1043514","time":"2017-12-05T14:18:13Z","epoch":1512483493,"modified":1512483493,"text":"I feel like this would maek a great board game :)\nI had trouble figuring out what to do at first because the function of things isn't very explicit (and also those researcher cards aren't very friendly) but I got hooked once I understood the mechanics and combos. Great job!","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"elitegoliath","author_uid":1054491,"time":"2017-12-06T03:26:27Z","epoch":1512530787,"modified":1512530787,"text":"I really like the board game approach here. I think the backstory coupled with the time limit makes things very interesting.\n\nSomething it could really use is more verbose instructions once in the game. Also, I couldn't seem to find a way to quit the game, or restart. If there is a way, it should be easier to find or access.\n\nOverall, nice work! I'd like to see this on a store shelf in full-form one day.","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"nardandas","author_uid":"1015003","time":"2017-12-06T03:50:31Z","epoch":1512532231,"modified":1512532231,"text":"Definitely one of the best games I played this LD, really easy to get into it. My best score was only $900 though, it was hard to get more! The graphics were a bit abrasive and the UI was a bit unintuitive, but it didn't hurt my enjoyment of it once I understood it.","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Tiberiusuciu","author_uid":"1033010","time":"2017-12-07T03:05:54Z","epoch":1512615954,"modified":1512615954,"text":"As stated previously, getting into the game is a bit difficult due to the fact that there is so much information to take in at the beginning. Even the board, we don't really know by where to begin. Afterwards, it gets better and the game becomes more easy. I just wish there was some sort of sounds with this. Otherwise, I enjoyed the game pretty well. It is a unique approach for LD, considering that not a lot of people makes board games as video games. So on that note, good job! :)","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Dr_V","author_uid":"1008829","time":"2017-12-07T03:13:38Z","epoch":1512616418,"modified":1512616418,"text":"I tried to review but couldn't understand the UI in order to do so. Rolling dice sometimes did nothing (no dices showed). Sometimes I would have an impact without meeting the requirement. You really need to spell out how to play this with some kind of tutorial. ","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"jk5000","author_uid":"1000209","time":"2017-12-07T08:54:50Z","epoch":1512636890,"modified":1512636890,"text":"The game really needs a tutorial, and a more clear UI. ","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"drtizzle","author_uid":"1003170","time":"2017-12-07T09:59:27Z","epoch":1512640767,"modified":1512640767,"text":"Cool concept! It was a bit hard to get into, but after a while, it became clear and more fun! It would've been nice if there was a tutorial, or if the game became more complex the further you got. With an upgraded UI this game would be even better.\n\nWell done!","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"lythom","author_uid":"1001324","time":"2017-12-17T16:56:18Z","epoch":1513529778,"modified":1513529778,"text":"\n:thumbsup: **What I liked:**    \n\u2731 Clever mechanics and balance    \n\u2731 Board game are pretty rare in jams, it's refreshing        \n\u2731 Despite complexity, I don't think I've encountered a bug        \n\n:muscle: **What imo could be improved:**    \n\u2731 The game need alot more feedbacks, it's not possible to understand all that is happening. A simple step could be a log journal that recap last actions. A best step would be to add immediate feedback everywhere possible.    \n\u2731 The map doesn't really look like a map I thought is was some kind of diagram at first.    \n\u2731 It's hard to get into the game, all the reading and rules must be understood upfront and it's an effort to do. The game would greatly benefit of a progressive introduction of game mechanics with help tips for exemple. ie. not all rooms are unlocked at start then an explanation tells how they work when they unlock. No room is broken on the first turn and when the first broken room event occurs them a tip explain that dice must be accumulated in the top zone (it took me 3 games to understand how to fix a room).\n\n:sparkles: **Overall**    \n\u2731 For your next time I suggest a game that is a bit more simple to implement, with a \"board-in\" strategy to get players into the game. That said, it's a big realisation you have there for a board game in such a small amount of time. Good job! ","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"vfabien21","author_uid":"1013567","time":"2017-12-27T10:17:11Z","epoch":1514369831,"modified":1514369831,"text":"The Idea of the game is attractive, and the implementation well done. However, it did not really manage to catch me : I did not really fell any urge to act. I lacked purpose. Maybe some more lore distilled in the game would improve that ?","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"monika","author_uid":"1006366","time":"2017-12-28T02:13:44Z","epoch":1514427224,"modified":1514427224,"text":"I liked it, but a tutorial and ui improvements would help a lot. I spent a few seconds staring at a \"7\" before I realized you could add more than one die to a spot, and I'm still not 100% sure why a character disappeared on me. Did she die? I'm not sure. Probably.","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"explorer","author_uid":"1056407","time":"2017-12-28T02:29:24Z","epoch":1514428164,"modified":1514428164,"text":"Seems complicated. I like it. Could use some easing in though, like a simple tutorial or something.","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Jupiter_Hadley","author_uid":"1000562","time":"2018-01-05T00:05:31Z","epoch":1515110731,"modified":1515110731,"text":"Really complex, well made game! I included it in my Ludum Dare 40 compilation video series, if you\u2019d like to take a look. :) https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AdHqgfn9vOI","likes":0,"format":"md"}],"format":"md","images":["ld40\/64702-8166ca490b6ebcf1a57e037f925aea0a.png"],"links":[{"url":"https:\/\/bitbucket.org\/Arkthalohs\/theshadowfrombelow\/src","text":"Source"},{"url":"https:\/\/arkthalohs.itch.io\/the-shadow-from-below","text":"HTML5 (web)"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/xfb2jk7z3i7yku5\/ShadowFromBelowWindows.zip?dl=0","text":"Windows"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"36996","g_author":"1005033","g_event":"LD40","g_eventkey":"70","g_subevent":"COMPO","g_urlkey":"220692","g_title":"The Shadow From Below","g_status":"USEAR3","g_place":"391","g_commentcount":"12","g_site2_node_id":"64702","g_hide":"N","g_has_icon":"Y","g_rqueue":"0","g_random":"0"},"nds":{"n_key":"64702","n_urlkey":"220692","n_parent":"49883","n_path":"\/events\/ludum-dare\/40\/the-shadow-from-below","n_slug":"the-shadow-from-below","n_type":"item","n_subtype":"game","n_subsubtype":"compo","n_author":"5033","n_created":"1512336654","n_modified":"1512616942","n_version":"203327","n_status":"COMMIT"},"node":{"id":64702,"parent":49883,"superparent":9,"author":5033,"type":"item","subtype":"game","subsubtype":"compo","published":"2017-12-03T21:56:35Z","created":"2017-12-03T21:30:54Z","modified":"2017-12-07T03:22:22Z","version":203327,"slug":"the-shadow-from-below","name":"The Shadow From Below","body":"![ld40_1.PNG](\/\/\/raw\/9a3\/1\/z\/a55c.png)\n[Play in the browser](https:\/\/arkthalohs.itch.io\/the-shadow-from-below)\n\nThe Shadow From Below is a dice-placement game where you control an Antarctic expedition that has just uncovered an eldritch ruin far below the surface. Deal with the crises the dig has unearthed, recover artifacts from the city, and survive the 10 days for rescue to arrive. But be careful, each relic you obtain will drive you closer to insanity, making it harder and harder to fight off the terrors of below!\n\n**Instructions\/How To Play:**\n\nAt the end of the game, you need to have more money from relics than was lost on base repairs and the deaths of members of the expedition. Each crisis that isn't resolved adds $100 to your costs, and each death adds $100. Each relic gives you $100 in profit, or an additional $200 if you research it in the Dome.\n\nTo move, click on a character's card, and then click on a room in the base. Each room has a special ability, as does each character that may take specific dice and\/or resources. Of particular focus is the digsite: this is where you acquire your relics, and the dome, where you learn what they do.\n\nYou can click and drag dice once you roll them using the button. Dice in the Dice Hold are not rerolled if you click the roll button again, and you can drag the dice to any of the glowing squares to use them there. Crises in rooms need a total value of dice added, and each die reduces it, while other abilities may require specific die values, or dice with a certain value, denoted with an arrow pointing up.\n\nTools used: Unity 2017.2, Visual Studio, Photoshop, Inkscape","meta":{"author":[5033],"grade-05-out":"1","grade-06-out":"1","allow-anonymous-comments":"1","cover":"\/\/\/content\/9a3\/1\/z\/a552.png","link-01":"https:\/\/bitbucket.org\/Arkthalohs\/theshadowfrombelow\/src","link-01-name":"Source","link-02":"https:\/\/arkthalohs.itch.io\/the-shadow-from-below","link-02-tag":"42336","link-02-name":"HTML","link-03":"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/xfb2jk7z3i7yku5\/ShadowFromBelowWindows.zip?dl=0","link-03-tag":"42337","link-03-name":"Windows EXE"},"path":"\/events\/ludum-dare\/40\/the-shadow-from-below","parents":[1,5,9,49883],"love":0,"notes":12,"notes-timestamp":"2018-01-05T00:05:31Z","grade":{"grade-01":23,"grade-02":23,"grade-03":22,"grade-04":22,"grade-07":19,"grade-08":22},"magic":{"cool":138.81027585495,"feedback":13,"given":29.625,"grade":21.833333333333,"grade-01-average":3.286,"grade-01-result":391,"grade-02-average":3.095,"grade-02-result":430,"grade-03-average":3.725,"grade-03-result":95,"grade-04-average":3.375,"grade-04-result":375,"grade-07-average":2.588,"grade-07-result":361,"grade-08-average":3.1,"grade-08-result":321,"smart":28.630484437856}},"text":"![ld40_1.PNG](\/\/\/raw\/9a3\/1\/z\/a55c.png)\n[Play in the browser](https:\/\/arkthalohs.itch.io\/the-shadow-from-below)\n\nThe Shadow From Below is a dice-placement game where you control an Antarctic expedition that has just uncovered an eldritch ruin far below the surface. Deal with the crises the dig has unearthed, recover artifacts from the city, and survive the 10 days for rescue to arrive. But be careful, each relic you obtain will drive you closer to insanity, making it harder and harder to fight off the terrors of below!\n\n**Instructions\/How To Play:**\n\nAt the end of the game, you need to have more money from relics than was lost on base repairs and the deaths of members of the expedition. Each crisis that isn't resolved adds $100 to your costs, and each death adds $100. Each relic gives you $100 in profit, or an additional $200 if you research it in the Dome.\n\nTo move, click on a character's card, and then click on a room in the base. Each room has a special ability, as does each character that may take specific dice and\/or resources. Of particular focus is the digsite: this is where you acquire your relics, and the dome, where you learn what they do.\n\nYou can click and drag dice once you roll them using the button. 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