{"author_name":"Henry McLaughlin","cat":"October Challenge 2011","comments":[],"epoch":1318271220,"likes":1,"metadata":{"p_key":"63420","p_author":"Henry McLaughlin","p_authorkey":"979","p_urlkey":"99198","p_title":"Playing with Stencyl \u2013 A Practice Game","p_cat":"October Challenge 2011","p_event":"LD21","p_time":"1318271220","p_likes":"1","p_comments":"0","p_status":"UPD5","us_key":"979","us_name":"Henry Mclaughlin","us_username":"pycron","event_start":"1313712000","event_key":"7","event_name":"LD21"},"text":"

I’ve been playing with Stencyl in the past few days, and I’ve decided that I will make a practice game.<\/p>\n

I decided to check out Stencyl because I’ve thought for a long time that I don’t like point ‘n click game development tools. After trying Stencyl, I’ve decided that I was wrong; Stencyl is loads of fun!<\/p>\n

So, the practice game.<\/p>\n

The premise is this: Two adventurers are delving into a dungeon to defeat a dragon. You switch between the two and try to get both to the exit of each level. The character you aren’t using at the moment is guided by AI and you can give commands to the other character, as well.<\/p>\n

There are two characters: A guy who can throw things and a girl who can wall-jump. They are used together to solve puzzles and navigate the levels. Their abilities will factor into the final boss battle, as well. They also each have a sword and a shield.<\/p>\n

I’m hoping to have this done by Sunday night.<\/p>\n

Peace, love, and inspiration,<\/p>\n

— Henry<\/p>\n

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(Edit: Quick spelling fix)<\/em><\/p>","time":"October 10th, 2011 1:27 pm","title":"Playing with Stencyl \u2013 A Practice Game"}