{"author_name":"h.attila","cat":"LD #24","comments":[],"epoch":1346022480,"likes":0,"metadata":{"p_key":"52109","p_author":"h.attila","p_authorkey":"8403","p_urlkey":"87807","p_title":"Submitted My (Not Very Good) Game","p_cat":"LD #24","p_event":"LD24","p_time":"1346022480","p_likes":"0","p_comments":"0","p_status":"UPD5","us_key":"8403","us_name":"h.attila","us_username":"h-attila","event_start":"1345766400","event_key":"12","event_name":"LD24"},"text":"

I “finished” my entry, as in I don’t know how to make it any better without rewriting it from scratch. :-\/<\/p>\n

I was focusing on making the game resembling real-life genetics, and I forgot to make it actually fun to play. I wanted it to be about survival and adapting in a harsh environment, but I couldn’t make it work, so I just added a bunch of random enemies to shoot. It became completely repetitive and the genes aren’t affecting the game as much as they should.<\/p>\n

Next time I should simply focus on making the game fun, without worrying about the theme so much.<\/p>\n

On the flip side, I think my drawing skills improved a bit. In the past I preferred to use vector graphics, but in this game I was using smaller sprites, so I thought pixeling them made more sense. It was a risky decision, because I never really used pixel art in the past, but I’m happy with the results. See for yourself:<\/p>\n

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

Also, I never worked on a code base before that included classes like Allele, and methods like Breed. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

Here is my entry: http:\/\/www.ludumdare.com\/compo\/ludum-dare-24\/?action=preview&uid=8403<\/a><\/p>\n \n

Tags: 2D<\/a>, compo<\/a>, final<\/a>, ld24<\/a>, screenshot<\/a>, Windows<\/a>, xna<\/a><\/p>","time":"August 26th, 2012 6:08 pm","title":"Submitted My (Not Very Good) Game"}