{"author_name":"supremefist","cat":"LD #28","comments":[{"author_name":"Fadobo","time":"December 19, 2013 8:27 am","epoch":1387459620,"text":"From the LD Rulse: Though rule #3 says your game must be based on the theme, the interpretation of theme is open. If you find yourself stuck, consider using the theme in a different or unusual way (e.g. as a character). If your interpretation seems difficult to understand, feel free to rationalize your use in a blog post.","spam":"N"},{"author_name":"","time":"December 19, 2013 9:07 am","epoch":1387462020,"text":"Thanks Fadobo! In that case, I think I’ve applied the theme well in the sense that we really do only get one earth and the entire objective of the game is to protect it!","spam":"N"},{"author_name":"","time":"December 19, 2013 10:24 am","epoch":1387466640,"text":"I think that your application of the theme is perfectly fine (already said it in the comments) and it’s better than a lot of games that won’t get a single remark about their application of the theme in the comments.","spam":"N"},{"author_name":"","time":"December 19, 2013 11:14 am","epoch":1387469640,"text":"Wow Volute, those were some really insightful comments! Thank you very much! I didn’t really think I was being subtle, but there were certainly opportunities for me to drive the point home that I didn’t use! Will try to make it even more obvious next time \":)\"","spam":"N"}],"epoch":1387445640,"likes":0,"metadata":{"p_key":"34217","p_author":"supremefist","p_authorkey":"6395","p_urlkey":"69763","p_title":"Application of theme","p_cat":"LD #28","p_event":"LD28","p_time":"1387445640","p_likes":"0","p_comments":"4","p_status":"UPD5","us_key":"6395","us_name":"supremefist","us_username":"supremefist","event_start":"1386892800","event_key":"20","event_name":"LD28"},"text":"

Hi all!<\/p>\n

I’ve been getting mixed reviews about my application of the theme and I find it curious! \u00a0Some people can see that I applied the theme and others cannot. \u00a0Since this is my first Ludum Dare, perhaps there is something I have missed… \u00a0Does the theme have to convert directly into a game mechanic? \u00a0In my case, the game is called “You only get one world” and the game is about protecting the one world. \u00a0Is that a misapplication of the theme? \u00a0I am very interested in hearing the thoughts of other contestants!<\/p>\n

Please check for yourselves here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Any other thoughts about applying themes would be greatly appreciated! \u00a0Let’s discuss in the comments!<\/p>","time":"December 19th, 2013 4:34 am","title":"Application of theme"}