{"author_name":"wdebowicz","cat":"LD #30","comments":[],"epoch":1409395560,"likes":3,"metadata":{"p_key":"26365","p_author":"wdebowicz","p_authorkey":"29762","p_urlkey":"61793","p_title":"Crystal Planet \u2013 post mortem","p_cat":"LD #30","p_event":"LD30","p_time":"1409395560","p_likes":"3","p_comments":"0","p_status":"UPD5","us_key":"29762","us_name":"wdebowicz","us_username":"\/author\/wdebowicz\/","event_start":"1408665600","event_key":"24","event_name":"LD30"},"text":"

\"Crystal<\/a><\/p>\n

Entry:<\/strong> http:\/\/www.ludumdare.com\/compo\/ludum-dare-30\/?action=preview&uid=29762<\/a><\/p>\n

Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n

You have to send special signal to make connection to another planet.
\n Signal is a result of adding multiple lasers with different colors (RGB).
\n Lasers beam are created from generators(flying balls).
\n You can apply specific color to generator using crystals and your laser.<\/p>\n

Your task is to prepare your SIGNAL similar to TARGET signal.<\/p>\n

To change target, press [space].<\/p>\n

Gameplay:<\/strong><\/p>\n

I started with idea of making 3d “laser and mirrors” type of game. Where you would have mirrors with different colours, and your beam react different on each one. I even succeed but find it very difficult to control beam direction. After fighting 1 day to make it enjoyable I dropped it. Finally I ended up with concept of split colour to R G B code and make objective to generate given colour (RGB code) to connect to another planet.<\/p>\n

Graphic:<\/strong><\/p>\n

After last LD where I fight a lot with creating graphic by my own, I decided that next (this) LD I will start in jam. Possibility to use already created assets so I could spend few hours on creating effects, or level design and then focus on gameplay was good decision.<\/p>\n

Audio:<\/strong><\/p>\n

First time I used electric guitar for sounds effect and I’m very happy of it. I planned to spend more time on recording audio, but because of loosing time on first idea that I dropped I could use only audio that I recorded for tests. Anyway final result is ok, and I’m sure I will make something better next time!<\/p>\n

Evolve:<\/strong><\/p>\n

I’m thinking about possibility to run over planet, explore new crystals and then prepare special signals. Then each signal could create something, or make special attack for different targets.<\/p>\n

Do not hesitate to try!<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.ludumdare.com\/compo\/ludum-dare-30\/?action=preview&uid=29762<\/a><\/p>\n \n

Tags: audio<\/a>, color<\/a>, coloring<\/a>, Cosmic<\/a>, game<\/a>, guitar<\/a>, jam<\/a>, LD30<\/a>, planets<\/a>, post-mortem<\/a>, postmortem<\/a>, progress<\/a>, screenshot<\/a>, timelapse<\/a>, unity<\/a>, unity3d<\/a><\/p>","time":"August 30th, 2014 5:46 am","title":"Crystal Planet \u2013 post mortem"}