Shipping lanes by Darylsteak

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made by Darylsteak for LD 40 (COMPO)

In an era where trading meant mass income, many souls braved the great ocean.

You are the captain of a merchant ship and is tasked with shipping cargo between mass ports.

But times are tough, and with pirates on the high seas, cargo slowing you down, intel on your goods the pirates somehow got and the ever increasing demands of the people above, how long will you thrive before you meet your cruel fate?

a notable glitch i could not fix was that pirates can sometime keep moving in one area, this happens randomly

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Ratings

Overall 239th 3.55⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Fun 334th 3.3⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 144th 3.6⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Theme 136th 3.875⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 417th 3.105⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Audio 396th 2.737⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Humor 455th 2.25⭐ 20🧑‍⚖️
Given 17🗳️ 22🗨️

Feedback

Tezza48
04. Dec 2017 · 02:13 UTC
I cant get the download working, have you got an alternative?
🎤 Darylsteak
04. Dec 2017 · 02:20 UTC
The link has been changed to a public link, it should work now but just in case id like you to test it.

Please reply to this comment whether it works or not.
DJN
04. Dec 2017 · 02:29 UTC
How do you run it? It's a .mfa file.
🎤 Darylsteak
04. Dec 2017 · 02:34 UTC
That is the source code, the game is the EXE.
It also appears i messed up the links again, UGGGGGH.

Links are fixed now, sorry guys.
Tezza48
04. Dec 2017 · 03:17 UTC
I like it! gets rather difficult and it's really tense when you're moving a large cargo and being chased simultaneously.
JCMonkey
04. Dec 2017 · 03:23 UTC
interesting game, i kept running around buying up stuff and selling it, and for a while i was just getting my money back, but then i started to make money. then i ran the ship into ground evading a pirate lol.
Sholf
04. Dec 2017 · 05:31 UTC
I love trading games! Running with 10 cargo while watching a ton of red circles approach you was the scariest thing ever lol. Really fun, and great sound effects!
Mark Kennedy
04. Dec 2017 · 06:03 UTC
That was interesting, It's been a long time since I've played a trading game. Major shout out for using Fusion!I love that engine, as quirky as it is. Checkout ZenTacoProductions on YouTube. if you want solid fusion tutorials, he does slurp in his videos though, be forwarned.
🎤 Darylsteak
04. Dec 2017 · 06:10 UTC
Hah, I already watch him, his tutorials are great, best of luck on your game.
Dr_V
04. Dec 2017 · 08:30 UTC
Neat simple trading game. The pirate behavior is a bit simplistic which can lead to repetitive game play (you know exactly how much you can carry before you are in danger). Perhaps some variability in the detection of pirates - as well as more dynamic pirate movement could improve the sense of tension.
meursault
04. Dec 2017 · 09:17 UTC
Interesting game, i like it. I'm not sure that failing if you collide with land adds anything to the game. Simply not being able to move there wouldn't be as frustrating. But besides that i like it!
Lawrence
04. Dec 2017 · 16:48 UTC
Very minimalistic, yet great and nice atmosphere.

This is what killed me the first time (you put it there on purpose, didn't you :smile:):
![stdrt_2017-12-04_18-30-11.png](///raw/8c1/8/z/b80d.png)

Good job!
pvtroswold
04. Dec 2017 · 23:15 UTC
This is fun! Rather relaxing feel, except for when you're desperately trying to reach the port before you get pirate-d!
Drekler
09. Dec 2017 · 02:19 UTC
I'm a big fan of this style of simulation games. The expanded zone of pirate attention in relation to cargo was an interesting take on the theme and the gameplay was fun and engaging. The sound effects were a nice touch, but music would have added a lot to it.

I think having contact with the land resulting in an instant loss is a bit much. If you want a consequence for nearing the land masses, perhaps consider having a few hits before your ship sinks, or lossing some days while you make repairs. I also had an issue with one of the docks not allowing me to buy or sell.

I would love to see this expanded and the inclusion of new ships and upgrades, various types of cargo, and simulated ship combat. Keep up the great work!