{"author_link":"\/users\/2kah","author_name":"2kah","author_uid":"1011730","comments":[{"author_name":"munkkeli","author_uid":"1051955","time":"2020-04-20T13:21:37Z","epoch":1587388897,"modified":1587388897,"text":"A really fun game! I think there should be a mechanic that makes you lose people (maybe a rival?). Simple but effective sound and graphics. A really solid entry :)","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Kinshuk_thebest","author_uid":"1160970","time":"2020-04-20T13:23:31Z","epoch":1587389011,"modified":1587389011,"text":"Nice! Completed on second try. Cool mechanic!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Kikki","author_uid":1195531,"time":"2020-04-20T13:25:56Z","epoch":1587389156,"modified":1587389156,"text":"love the idea behind it, fun to play, game over text made me laugh : )","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Ioan Pop","author_uid":"1192229","time":"2020-04-20T13:26:21Z","epoch":1587389181,"modified":1587389181,"text":"Loved the audio, I could definitely see this as an IO game! Also you and I had a very similar take on the theme :)","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Simukas","author_uid":"1003541","time":"2020-04-20T13:26:45Z","epoch":1587389205,"modified":1587389205,"text":"Interesting spin on all those infection sims that are so popular these days. I think the clean, clinical graphics fit this particular idea well. Would've like to have another twist in the mechanics, but it's fine being just this one very specific thing. Good job!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"CristiNemrak","author_uid":"1180542","time":"2020-04-20T13:28:03Z","epoch":1587389283,"modified":1587389283,"text":"Intresting game","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"FudgeFiddle","author_uid":"1181030","time":"2020-04-20T13:29:10Z","epoch":1587389350,"modified":1587389350,"text":"Pretty cool concept. Very agar.io esque. Not very challenging as I was able to beat it first try. Overall I liked the idea though that the other blips are not only your goal but also regenerate your health for you when they're a supporter. I think it just needs something extra to make it a little more challenging like someone else said maybe a rival.","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"plantleaf","author_uid":"1190445","time":"2020-04-20T13:29:22Z","epoch":1587389362,"modified":1587389362,"text":"I won on the second attempt. Took a few seconds to get used to but the game is a lot of un to play! Even though I don't see any potential to turn this into a massive game it was definitely worth the time. I can't really say what you should improve because aside from some general polish I don't see what can change here. Well done!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"bongo227","author_uid":"1006204","time":"2020-04-20T13:30:38Z","epoch":1587389438,"modified":1587389438,"text":"Super interesting idea! The balance may be a bit off, I managed to win on my first try, just barely though!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"GoldenEvolution","author_uid":"1156298","time":"2020-04-20T13:35:36Z","epoch":1587389736,"modified":1587389736,"text":"Very fun game! Took me three tries to finally win","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"cagibi","author_uid":"1182747","time":"2020-04-20T13:36:33Z","epoch":1587389793,"modified":1587389793,"text":"Game art is minimal, but it does the job. I like the idea (some pun intended).","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Ciber_Turtle","author_uid":"1191341","time":"2020-04-20T13:50:20Z","epoch":1587390620,"modified":1587390620,"text":"I love the idea! Watching the butterfly effect of all dots converting other dots it very satisfying. But it's a bit unresponsive if I'm actually converting a dot, the color of the dot should fade or have a particle effect to better show that you are converting a dot.","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"psychic_ash","author_uid":"1139215","time":"2020-04-20T14:28:03Z","epoch":1587392883,"modified":1587392883,"text":"I don't think this game was for me.  I didn't really enjoy it.  That aside, the controls were great.  I didn't feel any issue with the controls.  The game itself, it's an interesting concept but the execution reminds me a lot of games like agario.  I liked the rpg element of deciding which skills were most useful.  The audio was pleasant and fit well.  Saying it was like agario isn't a bad thing mind you, the game is insanely popular.  However, for me, agario isn't my type of game and so maybe I'm not the best person to judge this from a enjoyment or fun perspective.  Technically speaking, you did a great job.  The graphics were appropriate, the audio was good, controls were good.  I gave you good marks in those.  I felt the incorporation of the theme was a little bit of a stretch but imaginative.  Overall, you did a great job I would say.","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Franca","author_uid":"1192375","time":"2020-04-21T11:11:23Z","epoch":1587467483,"modified":1587467483,"text":"Nice game! I particularly like how the concept is realized. Good job!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Hakro","author_uid":"1106395","time":"2020-04-26T09:03:02Z","epoch":1587891782,"modified":1587891782,"text":"I really like the idea. I was playing with the mouse at first, it was quite tricky, then I switched the keyboard.\nAnd there is a strategy or too to be found when you play, to be able win.\nNice one.","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"IDidGame","author_uid":"1014596","time":"2020-05-10T13:00:27Z","epoch":1589115627,"modified":1589115627,"text":"neat twist on the viral reproduction type game","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"snesgaard","author_uid":"1101404","time":"2020-05-11T19:56:41Z","epoch":1589227001,"modified":1589227001,"text":"Interesting, though seems a bit buggy. Like that the actors refused to convert even if I was next to them :(","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Caladrius","author_uid":"1191664","time":"2020-05-11T19:57:19Z","epoch":1589227039,"modified":1589227039,"text":"Very zen game. Reminded me a lot of the simplicity of all the .io games out there. The music flowed nicely with the gameplay, and I found the whole experience overall very satisfying. I've gotta say, I really liked the stat min\/maxing element as well","likes":0,"format":"md"}],"format":"md","images":["ld46\/198975-fb691b75f9cf2ec94b74209eb2f958dd.png"],"links":[{"url":"https:\/\/gitlab.com\/2kah\/hold-that-thought","text":"Youtube"},{"url":"https:\/\/2kah.itch.io\/hold-that-thought","text":"Youtube"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"57649","g_author":"1011730","g_event":"LD46","g_eventkey":"77","g_subevent":"COMPO","g_urlkey":"267120","g_title":"Hold That Thought","g_status":"PVT1","g_place":"588","g_commentcount":"18","g_site2_node_id":"198975","g_hide":"N","g_has_icon":"Y","g_rqueue":"0","g_random":"0"},"nds":{"n_key":"198975","n_urlkey":"267120","n_parent":"176557","n_path":"\/events\/ludum-dare\/46\/hold-that-thought","n_slug":"hold-that-thought","n_type":"item","n_subtype":"game","n_subsubtype":"compo","n_author":"11730","n_created":"1587323521","n_modified":"1587334957","n_version":"573712","n_status":"COMMIT"},"node":{"id":198975,"parent":176557,"superparent":9,"author":11730,"type":"item","subtype":"game","subsubtype":"compo","published":"2020-04-19T22:22:37Z","created":"2020-04-19T19:12:01Z","modified":"2020-04-19T22:22:37Z","version":573712,"slug":"hold-that-thought","name":"Hold That Thought","body":"You've had an idea! Can you keep it alive?\n\nPlay here: https:\/\/2kah.itch.io\/hold-that-thought\n\nIt might be a philosophy, a cult, a business idea, a new religion, fake news. Whatever it is, you want to keep the thought alive by persuading as many people as you can.\n\n### Controls\n- Movement - WASD \/ arrow keys \/ left mouse click and drag\n- Pause - Escape\n\n### Basic Instructions\n- Stand near people to persuade them\n- Once convinced they will persuade others, including you!\n- Conviction drops over time, don't lose faith in your own thought\n\n### Detailed Instructions\n- Persuade a certain number of people before the time runs out to win\n- Spend your points at the start! 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Can you keep it alive?\n\nPlay here: https:\/\/2kah.itch.io\/hold-that-thought\n\nIt might be a philosophy, a cult, a business idea, a new religion, fake news. Whatever it is, you want to keep the thought alive by persuading as many people as you can.\n\n### Controls\n- Movement - WASD \/ arrow keys \/ left mouse click and drag\n- Pause - Escape\n\n### Basic Instructions\n- Stand near people to persuade them\n- Once convinced they will persuade others, including you!\n- Conviction drops over time, don't lose faith in your own thought\n\n### Detailed Instructions\n- Persuade a certain number of people before the time runs out to win\n- Spend your points at the start! The game might be impossible if you don't\n- The more people you convince, the harder your enemies will try to dissuade them and the faster conviction will drop\n- Green people are highly convinced, yellow are middling, orange are weakly convinced (but they still think you're right)\n- If you lose conviction, stand near someone who believes in your idea\n- Some people are more sceptical than others so are harder to convince\n- Everyone has their own charisma and confidence, just because someone is in your persuasion range doesn't mean you're in theirs\n\n![HoldThatThought.png](\/\/\/raw\/2dd\/2\/z\/2be90.png)\n\n![StartScreen.png](\/\/\/raw\/2dd\/2\/z\/2be96.png)","title":"Hold That Thought"}