12 Hour LD newbie blues

I’m very new to game developement and java programming in general, so this is proving a challenge.

3 hours in: java’s swing buttons don’t feel like working.

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After 12 hours into the competition (Including 8 sleep and eating) I’m starting to get sick of having only 1 asset (an arrow).

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BUT this is my first ludum dare and I WILL succeed!