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I love procedural stuff like this","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":641269,"author_name":"Lorwon","author_uid":"lorwon","epoch":1619517572,"text":"Very good idea ! (do not forget to put a cover image to your game)","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":641270,"author_name":"Catoryu","author_uid":"catoryu","epoch":1619517580,"text":"Quite simple which is good but mechanics aren't very clear, we're not aware of how much influence we have over the roots so it's difficult to change their direction.","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":641627,"author_name":"Tankou","author_uid":"tankou","epoch":1619518994,"text":"Interesting idea! I like this simulation, also that you implemeted stones stopping the roots - in addition some feedback would have been nice to be sure to be really influencing the root's direction and to see which roots are still growable. But all in all I enjoyed playing it.\n","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":648341,"author_name":"itsonrandom","author_uid":"itsonrandom","epoch":1619542859,"text":"Nice idea with the mechanics, the growing towards the mouse is a bit too subtle and it's not obvious when it's working, but nice and relaxing to see everything grow, good job!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":651239,"author_name":"Hidjy","author_uid":"hidjy","epoch":1619552086,"text":"Thanks everyone !\n\n@jorim I don't think you are missing anything, I wish I added more gameplay elements but was short on time after spending a lot of it learning WebGL.\n\nI'm still happy with the result and the experience overall :)","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":658844,"author_name":"Rost","author_uid":"rost","epoch":1619592768,"text":"Interesting concept! I liked the idea you could slightly control in which direction the roots are growing.","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":663006,"author_name":"Vuvuzela80","author_uid":"vuvuzela80","epoch":1619622704,"text":"Good game! first time i see that!\nI appreciate it but a think you need to add some gameplay elements to be more enjoyable.\nHowever, well done!\n","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":671620,"author_name":"caeonosphere","author_uid":"caeonosphere","epoch":1619691802,"text":"It got so dark down at the bottom! D:\n\nI really like the idea, a fun take on the theme. I've certainly never played a root-growin' rock-dodge-'em-up before. Also a great idea to let people save screenshots! My plant is kinda scraggly, not exactly worth framing on the wall, but I suppose it's a matter of practice.","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":684931,"author_name":"tarfield","author_uid":"tarfield","epoch":1619895091,"text":"Cool little game with a pretty unique idea - this could definitely be expanded on to be really fun! I miss a relaxing soundtrack, and it would be pretty cool if you could see the flower\/top of this plant when taking a picture!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":688150,"author_name":"Jonrei","author_uid":"jonrei","epoch":1619977676,"text":"Nice little simulation game, but im not sure if i actually did anything tho, the expansion felt kinda random.","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":696496,"author_name":"Eckkert","author_uid":"eckkert","epoch":1620362578,"text":"It was a fun tech demo. I think it would be nice if the attraction to the mouse was stronger; I was able to tell it was going on, but it would be cool if it was longer-range.","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":697315,"author_name":"Okamit","author_uid":"okamit","epoch":1620434486,"text":"Unique idea, over all cute and interesting tech demo!\nGood work!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":697326,"author_name":"mharring","author_uid":"mharring","epoch":1620435058,"text":"Interesting concept! You could definitely go somewhere with this. As others have mentioned, it could use some gameplay mechanics and sound effects, but this is a good start.","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":697914,"author_name":"tanis","author_uid":"tanis","epoch":1620490875,"text":"Interesting take on the theme. I find it a bit hard to understand how much your hovering near a root actually influences its growth. Maybe some kind of feedback would help there. Some music and sound effects would have also been a nice to-have. Anyway good execution.","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":698154,"author_name":"duo-afgebeld","author_uid":"duo-afgebeld","epoch":1620506054,"text":"Great idea, and it looks good, although it's still incomplete as a game.  As you get deeper, the view gets so dark it's impossible to see, with the white border.  Also the roots seem to grind to a halt at some point, is that supposed to happen?  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