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The Pond: An Unexpected Journey by StaNov

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made by StaNov for LD 41 (COMPO)

When a Walking Simulator meets a Terminal Based Game...

PLAY HERE

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Just open the link and play it already!

Created in three hours on Saturday night and streamed live.

Tools:

  • ASCII art converter: http://patorjk.com/software/taag
  • Online video recorder: https://www.cam-recorder.com
  • Ubuntu
  • PyCharm Community
  • Pinta

If you found this game boring and you don't know how anyone can find it entertaining, this is the way it was meant to be played. Credits go to ElysiaGriffin.

https://youtu.be/j6LK4w1F9vg

Other (web) https://repl.it/@StaNov/LudumDare41
Other (document) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE4fGQXgx2n0W0Do0hMHGZiw4nOhgcTm5
Original URL https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/41/the-pond-an-unexpected-journey

Ratings

Overall 392th 3.316⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Fun 285th 3.375⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 437th 3.175⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Theme 328th 3.625⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Humor 11th 4.15⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Mood 71th 3.675⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Given 0🗳️ 0🗨️

Feedback

21. Apr 2018 · 23:10 UTC
I can see how it only took 3 hours. I get the fact that a walking simulator mixed with a text-based adventure is supposed to be boring, but you could have thrown in at least something more. The only command accepted is step or s, there's no funny easter eggs or any other commands whatsoever. Maybe take a few more hours to add some witty humour or something other than typing the same word 50 times and random narration that has nothing to do with anything. For 3 hours I suppose it's fine, but the player gets no sort of experience out of it.
ilezhnin
22. Apr 2018 · 02:27 UTC
Interesting concept but boring as hell
wsKilljoy
22. Apr 2018 · 13:40 UTC
People are saying it's boring- maybe a little, but I found it quite fun and amusing.
Iluvatar
23. Apr 2018 · 07:32 UTC
It was more of a journey than a game, but it didn't make it less enjoyable. I loved the humor and the idea. It was more like a "Stand Up Text Comedy" show. Great job Stanov :)
Jiri Hysek
23. Apr 2018 · 07:51 UTC
I would never say I can enjoy a walking simulator or a text based game. But this was actually quite funny :) Maybe because I live in Brno too. Well used 3 hours! Good job :)
Angelbait
23. Apr 2018 · 22:36 UTC
Got a laugh out of me. Thanks for the game!
IgorsGames
25. Apr 2018 · 16:50 UTC
Liked the idea and the ending music! Pity there were no imps in the game again :(
HS_Dave
28. Apr 2018 · 12:59 UTC
One of those games that you keep continue playing and each time you wonder why. Why am I stepping? step. What propels me forward? Step. What did I do with my life? Step. What series of decisions in my life led to the point that I was doing this with my Saturday? Step.

More seriously, it's super funny - the text is hilarious and as long as you approach this game with a sense of humour its good funny XD Welcome to the pond. *kazoo*
Honest Dan
28. Apr 2018 · 13:01 UTC
Considering its a text-based game, you really managed to get across your personality and humour and I really enjoyed the time it took to play. A slight bit of Repetitive Strain Injury, but I'll be contacting your lawyers about that don't worry... D:
Evannex
28. Apr 2018 · 13:03 UTC
It's not a typical "game" in the sense of replay-ability, however I think for what it is, and for the time frame you did very well! Great job! I enjoyed the experience!
herinque
29. Apr 2018 · 21:02 UTC
Vždyť to bylo naprosto kurva dokonalý. <3
The_Icy_One
30. Apr 2018 · 00:32 UTC
The walking simulator aspect infuriated me, but the narrative calmed me, especially when Morgan Freeman came along to lend you his voice. That was nice of him.