On The Line by evilgeniusdance

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made by evilgeniusdance for Ludum Dare 55 (COMPO)

https://evilgeniusdance.itch.io/on-the-line

play as Switchboard operator between humans and "the other side". Connect incoming summoning calls to maximize your salary (score)!

: left mouse click - choose one of the five (bottom left)

click again on the field to place the chosen pentagram when pentagram is held, use Q and E to rotate

when connecting two pentagrams in corner:

if color the same:

 score+=1

else:

  score-= 1
  previous deletes

when one of five is expired without placement: point-=2

Ratings

Given 3🗳️ 2🗨️

Feedback

mdotedot
15. Apr 2024 · 11:15 UTC
Realy nice concept. I enjoyed playing this. I would have kept the summon-signs on board longer to figure out a move. And maybe delete them when x sides are matching. But it is certainly a very nice mechanic you have got here. Compliments.
Inkweeper
15. Apr 2024 · 12:39 UTC
Good idea. Piecing up magic circles, the mechanic can be expanded a lot. Very inspiring work.
LDJam user 298496
15. Apr 2024 · 13:01 UTC
Neat concept with a nice feeling - great job!
Risminator
15. Apr 2024 · 14:18 UTC
Really love the concept, I strongly agree that this mechanic can be expanded a lot!

For the first-time player, it's quite difficult to operate on a time limit (also considering it's a puzzle). Maybe it'd be easier to start with turn-based limits for new players and then introduce the time limit when the players are familiar and comfortable with them?

I certainly love this puzzle. Thank you for this great game, it really is inspiring!
🎤 evilgeniusdance
15. Apr 2024 · 14:22 UTC
@mdotedot

@inkweeper

@matt-ravenhall

@risminator

thank you for your feedback, i really appreciate it
DenisMarasan
17. Apr 2024 · 07:24 UTC
I think the only problem with the game are pentagramams. They don't fit together well. You should consider rebuilding the game with hexagons, coz they will fit perfectly. And that will be a helluva puzzle game!
ashia
17. Apr 2024 · 17:10 UTC
крутецкая игра головоломка с изящной и захватывающей механикой. хочется посидеть подольше и проявить всю свою сообразительность и скорость) спасибо за этот проект, очень рада видеть таких талантливых соло-разработчиков!