{"author_link":"\/users\/rich","author_name":"rich","author_uid":"1030644","comments":[{"author_name":"ilidanox","author_uid":"1183836","time":"2020-04-20T14:40:09Z","epoch":1587393609,"modified":1587393609,"text":"Hi! Interesting concept :) You've created a pretty large world in 48 hours :D","likes":2,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"KieranCoppins","author_uid":"1192537","time":"2020-04-20T14:41:03Z","epoch":1587393663,"modified":1587393663,"text":"Couldn't quite figure out how the building worked? Liked the introduction and loved the honesty on things you ran out of time to include! Seems like a good, if you could explain better how building works, I'll give it another try :)","likes":2,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"ToC","author_uid":"1159818","time":"2020-04-20T14:44:50Z","epoch":1587393890,"modified":1587393890,"text":"I tried to play it, but I could not build any Poles... what am I doing wrong?","likes":2,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Tayfun","author_uid":"1073706","time":"2020-04-20T14:48:11Z","epoch":1587394091,"modified":1587394091,"text":"I appreciate the time you have spent making tutorial for your game. Making a 3d game that has huge map is very difficult in 48 hours. Well done...","likes":2,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Galactic Chimp","author_uid":"1190913","time":"2020-04-20T14:48:35Z","epoch":1587394115,"modified":1587394115,"text":"It's not bad, just a bit tough to understand how to build and connect power lines. ","likes":2,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"NNNIKKI","author_uid":"1033863","time":"2020-04-20T16:50:09Z","epoch":1587401409,"modified":1587401409,"text":"I think this kind of simulation\/strategy game works waay better in 3rd person, and if you want to do it 1st person, you have to do a lot of fine-tuning to make sure the player sees and is aware of everything. Also, I placed down a bunch of pylons and then was stuck because I had no more resources.","likes":2,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"rich","author_uid":"1030644","time":"2020-04-20T17:37:35Z","epoch":1587404255,"modified":1587404255,"text":"@toc , @galactic-chimp you press B and then left click on the power plant to start placing. You have to look at the ground to get the preview to show up. Thank you for leaving feedback!","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"rich","author_uid":"1030644","time":"2020-04-20T17:39:03Z","epoch":1587404343,"modified":1587404343,"text":"@nnnikki thanks for the feedback! I agree with you but I haven't figured out animations yet. I guess I could have just left the capsule and made it 3rd person. I also should have made the starting resources higher.\n","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"rich","author_uid":"1030644","time":"2020-04-20T17:39:46Z","epoch":1587404386,"modified":1587404386,"text":"@kierancoppins thanks for the feedback! As far as building: you press B and then left click on the power plant to start placing. You have to look at the ground to get the preview to show up.","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Lestat","author_uid":"1051616","time":"2020-04-20T22:41:14Z","epoch":1587422474,"modified":1587422474,"text":"Cool game. Fits the theme. Good job!","likes":3,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"mikejzx","author_uid":"1139578","time":"2020-04-21T06:36:21Z","epoch":1587450981,"modified":1587450981,"text":"Definitely an interesting concept. I have to agree with @nnnikki though, being in 1st person the game is a bit strange to work with.","likes":2,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"SheetCode","author_uid":"1183838","time":"2020-04-21T06:48:22Z","epoch":1587451702,"modified":1587451702,"text":"Cool graphic, but it is not very intuitive ;\/ after reading comment I figured how to buid a pole. I see a lot of potencial. Killing enemies made me fun, and also comment in the tutorial. Great you had it:) The map looks amazing for 2days time!","likes":2,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"mehrdadsh","author_uid":"1189882","time":"2020-04-21T07:11:59Z","epoch":1587453119,"modified":1587453119,"text":"nice visuals","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"rich","author_uid":"1030644","time":"2020-04-21T17:46:54Z","epoch":1587491214,"modified":1587491214,"text":"@mikejzx thanks for the feedback!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"rich","author_uid":"1030644","time":"2020-04-21T17:47:29Z","epoch":1587491249,"modified":1587491249,"text":"@sheetcode I've updated the description. I appreciate your feedback!\n","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"rich","author_uid":"1030644","time":"2020-04-21T17:47:39Z","epoch":1587491259,"modified":1587491259,"text":"@mehrdadsh thank you!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Chaseplays","author_uid":"1000063","time":"2020-04-21T19:16:03Z","epoch":1587496563,"modified":1587496563,"text":"This was definitely a neat game! The ideas were really cool and I liked hooking up the power lines to the generators to get resources! I found that the beginning of the game forced you to hook up power lines to 3 generators of different types too quickly, but other than that this was a lot of fun. Great work!","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"TheReal Infinite","author_uid":1141711,"time":"2020-04-21T21:50:01Z","epoch":1587505801,"modified":1587505801,"text":"I got very confused. I tried to understand it, but some things left me wondering. Also, the ESC to exit instantly is extrememly annoying for me. I think the concept is nice though","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Itskdog","author_uid":"1181379","time":"2020-04-21T22:31:13Z","epoch":1587508273,"modified":1587508273,"text":"Wasn't sure about the controls. Seems like a neat idea. Not sure if enemies are needed in this kind of game. ","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"rich","author_uid":"1030644","time":"2020-04-22T04:02:52Z","epoch":1587528172,"modified":1587528172,"text":"@chaseplays, thanks for the feedback! I should have given the player more resources to start. Thanks for playing!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"rich","author_uid":"1030644","time":"2020-04-22T04:03:49Z","epoch":1587528229,"modified":1587528229,"text":"@thereal-infinite, no argument here. I forgot to hook up the esc functionality until I was under the deadline. I just wanted to make sure people were able to leave the game. Thanks for the feedback!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"rich","author_uid":"1030644","time":"2020-04-22T04:04:07Z","epoch":1587528247,"modified":1587528247,"text":"@itskdog, thanks for the feedback!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"kimist42","author_uid":"1188200","time":"2020-04-22T12:46:08Z","epoch":1587559568,"modified":1587559568,"text":"Nice game but really difficult to get the three ressources at the beginning! thanks for the game!\n","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"rich","author_uid":"1030644","time":"2020-04-22T17:05:37Z","epoch":1587575137,"modified":1587575137,"text":"@kimist42 thanks for the feedback!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"M8rix","author_uid":"1105885","time":"2020-04-22T19:31:50Z","epoch":1587583910,"modified":1587583910,"text":"I think the resources showed wrong numbers sometimes? Or could be me, but it said i didnt have any when i clearly did. Anyways when i finally figured how to place poles it became kinda interesting, especielly with the constant pressure of \"zombies\" :) gj!","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"rich","author_uid":"1030644","time":"2020-04-22T20:37:59Z","epoch":1587587879,"modified":1587587879,"text":"@m8rix I know that the resources weren't updating before you pick up any resources. After you picked up resources it should have updated. Thanks for the feedback and playing the game!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Adam Konig","author_uid":"1161691","time":"2020-04-22T23:13:56Z","epoch":1587597236,"modified":1587597236,"text":"It feels like you had a really great game idea but ran out of time :(. I will say the tone of your tutorial messages were hilarious and you should keep that humor going into future projects! I still had fun shooting the enemies with the cannon except that there's a reticle in the middle making me think I'll shoot where I'm aiming but the shots just go straight forward and hit the ground after a few feet. But great idea! Would love to see a finished product if you ever find time ","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"rich","author_uid":"1030644","time":"2020-04-23T04:37:23Z","epoch":1587616643,"modified":1587616643,"text":"@adam-konig thanks for the feedback! I really appreciate you taking the time to play and comment. I'm going to continue working on it and see what happens.","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"ZevsEHG","author_uid":"1157411","time":"2020-04-23T05:23:00Z","epoch":1587619380,"modified":1587619380,"text":"Good game! Game need weapon upgrades, because it's hard to protect buildings from enemys .","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"rich","author_uid":"1030644","time":"2020-04-23T22:58:34Z","epoch":1587682714,"modified":1587682714,"text":"@zevsehg thanks for the feedback, I think that's a good idea.\n","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"zgragselus","author_uid":"1001394","time":"2020-05-11T00:37:14Z","epoch":1589157434,"modified":1589157434,"text":"Fits the theme, was quite smooth.\n\nBuilding was a bit confusing, but in the end I understood it.","likes":1,"format":"md"}],"format":"md","images":["ld46\/184995-9d899dfdb45d1ba749a50ec0f8aae90c.png"],"links":[{"url":"https:\/\/gamedevattempts.itch.io\/keep-the-power-plant-alive","text":"Youtube"},{"url":"https:\/\/github.com\/rjhatch\/KeepThePowerPlantAlive","text":"Youtube"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"57096","g_author":"1030644","g_event":"LD46","g_eventkey":"77","g_subevent":"COMPO","g_urlkey":"266024","g_title":"Keep The Power Plant Alive","g_status":"PVT1","g_place":"1026","g_commentcount":"31","g_site2_node_id":"184995","g_hide":"N","g_has_icon":"Y","g_rqueue":"0","g_random":"0"},"nds":{"n_key":"184995","n_urlkey":"266024","n_parent":"176557","n_path":"\/events\/ludum-dare\/46\/keep-the-power-plant-alive","n_slug":"keep-the-power-plant-alive","n_type":"item","n_subtype":"game","n_subsubtype":"compo","n_author":"30644","n_created":"1586818518","n_modified":"1587589667","n_version":"625130","n_status":"COMMIT"},"node":{"id":184995,"parent":176557,"superparent":9,"author":30644,"type":"item","subtype":"game","subsubtype":"compo","published":"2020-04-20T00:48:02Z","created":"2020-04-13T22:55:18Z","modified":"2020-04-22T21:07:47Z","version":625130,"slug":"keep-the-power-plant-alive","name":"Keep The Power Plant Alive","body":"First \"completed\" game. There are no sounds. Enemies spawn more frequently as time continues. There is a tutorial.\n\nAs far as building power poles: you press B and then left click on the power plant to start placing. You have to look at the ground to get the preview to show up.\n\nHere is a link to a video where I talk about the game and shows the gameplay: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1ZrmUNikpfY\n\n![CoverPic.png](\/\/\/raw\/4b7\/7\/z\/2c762.png)","meta":{"author":[30644],"cover":"\/\/\/content\/4b7\/7\/z\/2c5d3.png","grade-06-out":"1","link-01":"https:\/\/gamedevattempts.itch.io\/keep-the-power-plant-alive","link-01-tag":[42337],"link-02":"https:\/\/github.com\/rjhatch\/KeepThePowerPlantAlive","link-02-tag":[42332]},"path":"\/events\/ludum-dare\/46\/keep-the-power-plant-alive","parents":[1,5,9,176557],"love":0,"notes":31,"notes-timestamp":"2020-05-11T00:37:14Z","grade":{"grade-01":29,"grade-02":30,"grade-03":29,"grade-04":30,"grade-05":30,"grade-07":27,"grade-08":28},"magic":{"cool":131.65611772088,"feedback":37,"given":42.25,"grade":29,"grade-01-average":2.704,"grade-01-result":1026,"grade-02-average":2.339,"grade-02-result":1044,"grade-03-average":3.037,"grade-03-result":728,"grade-04-average":3.446,"grade-04-result":729,"grade-05-average":2.857,"grade-05-result":852,"grade-07-average":2.38,"grade-07-result":695,"grade-08-average":2.442,"grade-08-result":962,"smart":0}},"text":"First \"completed\" game. There are no sounds. Enemies spawn more frequently as time continues. There is a tutorial.\n\nAs far as building power poles: you press B and then left click on the power plant to start placing. You have to look at the ground to get the preview to show up.\n\nHere is a link to a video where I talk about the game and shows the gameplay: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1ZrmUNikpfY\n\n![CoverPic.png](\/\/\/raw\/4b7\/7\/z\/2c762.png)","title":"Keep The Power Plant Alive"}