Hey folks!

Semi-bad news: we don't have enough ratings for the results yet!

Yesterday we had about 800 games (of ~2980) that met the minimum threshold for a score (about 20). That's barely more than a quarter of all games submitted. Usually it's under a quarter that don't have enough for a rating.

At the time of this writing progress is good. We are close to one third of all games, but I would like us to push as close to half as possible. So, I'm bumping results day to Friday.

That said, I put together a quick poll to get your opinion on the new date:

https://goo.gl/forms/MPM40z0Nhrtl9zY33 <-- Poll

Besides the obvious things (voting started late, 1 week less, lack of filter variety) I started getting reports last week that folks that were getting 50% less ratings than expected. It took some digging, but long story short, the algorithm was punishing users that were extra generous with feedback (oops)! So as a temporary measure, Monday morning I switched us to a more aggressive version of the old algorithm (30 vote cutoff, instead of 100). That has helped, but it wasn't quite enough.

Today I've made several new alternative filters available, most importantly the new Danger filter.

If you're familiar with the old Rescue Rangers, Rescue Chicken things that users ran on the old site, it's like that. And since it's integrated, I can make it the default (at least until we get the backlog of "almost there" games across the line).

You can check on our progress towards 50% by viewing the event stats here:

https://api.ldjam.com/vx/stats/9405?pretty (proper page is coming soon)

Boston

I was really hoping to avoid this, but I am travelling to Boston on Thursday. I'm on a train all day, and the train WiFi isn't very good (sometimes non-existing). So if I'm unusually quiet Thursday, that's what happened.

I'm in town meeting some friends for a thing next week. Friday I'll be working out of the Collective's office, so I'll check on things and flip all the switches for results then.

I also hear there's a Game Jam going on somewhere in Boston this weekend. I don't know the details, but I do hear a couple of the guys are helping out, so I may make an appearance there (just to say hello). :wink:

I need about 10 more reviews on Claimed so it can get an official scoring. :scream:

I've been working on updates for it since Compo ended, but I'm waiting until they're all done so I can have one big post-jam release.

If you leave Claimed a review, I will happily review yours in return!

Someone come join the LDjam Twitch game by ShaunJS please! I would like a human opponent :P https://www.twitch.tv/shaunjs

EDIT: seems like there is no way to delete a post, but I'm gone for now!

We still need only five votes to get to the rankings! If you like our game, please leave a rating, we will try to rate your game asap! https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/38/snoozle-pooz

btw, we're working on expanding this game to a more polished version which will go up on itch.io later ;D

Still need some ratings! I'd really appreciate if you could take the time to play & rate my game (WebGL version available)

I am still under 20 ratings and need your help. I will play and rate the games of any person who plays my game and leaves a comment on the post or the game within the next hour.

My post: https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/38/cosmo-ant

Bonus (some photos from our developing): http://imgur.com/a/VGFPn

Finally took the time to fix some bugs and clear up some things within the game!

I'll be getting into rating other games now, so if you could check out our game, it would be greatly appreciated!

https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/38/my-world-1

Hi,

Do you like 3D Games ? If so you have to test our game, made with Unreal Engine 4.

Play DUNG BEETLE

If you like Persona 5, or Malcolm Gladwell, or have crippling social anxiety like me, you should check out my game The Tipping Point! Easily playable in the browser, you can get the gist of it in about 5 minutes. Try to make connections with all 1000 randomly generated people in this small world (get it????)

Hi everyone!

We're close to the end of this LD, and I just can't wait to see how well everyone did!

I saw so many little games and experimentation this LD, it was really awesome and inspiring.

I really want to thanks Mike for his incredible work. The LudumDare Events are the only moments in my life where I find the faith and motivation to finish a games. I already took part 9 times, and it really changed my life.

Please, everyone, continue to surpass yourself, to experiment, to create, to grow. It's a please to live this with you.

If you have some time or are juste looking for one more game to try, you can check our Jam Entry :

The Burrow

We really need feedback, this LD was quite hard for us, and we're proud of our results!

Don't hesitate to comment this post with your games, I would be happy to rate theme before the end!

Have a nice day guys, bye!

EDIT : 2 more days! I just can't wait! Let's rate another batch of games guys!

And can I panic already? Or should I go to bed?

Hey guys !

I am posting again because I want to try your games, especially those who don't had the chance to be rated.

You can play my game if you want to but I have enought votes to be on the ranking, so feel free : Wake Up!

If you wanna try some games here are some I rated and needs some more votes to get on the Jam :

Star Keeper : the gameplay is quite simple but the music and graphics are really cool

I'll edit if I found some new interesting games ! Feel free to comment your games if you needs ratings !!

Maybe I misunderstood the metrics and/or the rules, but now there is a warning than I'm under 20 (and I could swear it was not like that before?)

Anyway, please, pretty please, play my game =) https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/38/run-the-world

It has it's share of bugs, but might give you a bit of fun times! Works on the web and even mobile devices! No downloads required!

You should try to escape the time loop. Pixel art

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxUCRaUA0VQ

https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/38/time-loop

With the end of voting looming over us, I'd like to have one more shot at your games. So, without further ado, here's Feedback R Us Part 6. Link us your games! Last chance!

We have a bunch of feedback already, but if you want to try rovR we'd still really appreciate the feedback.

- @morrilet & @caterein

Hey everyone, could you please rate the game: https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/38/sheetadventure And leave comments, for I could rate your game

I'm getting really close to 50 ratings. I know I only need 20, but I love feedback! :D

It would be great if you could leave a comment on my game!

https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/38/solitary-freedom

As Im sad to say my friend was only 12 and has past! I have dedicated my game to him with the recent update and really hope that some of you check it out in his honor. I pray for his family and i ask you do the same.

TheGame

https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/38/giant-1

The Armada release should be up this weekend adding new content :

• Planets and sectors are now capturable and will generate ressources and ships

• Armada Management: Manage a LOT of ship simultaneously, attacking or defending your territories

• A LOT of new enemies to fight with !

Please try and rate the original game here :

https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/38/a-small-world-in-a-big-universe

And make sure to bookmark it for the upcoming release :)

The Armada release should be up this weekend adding new content :

+ Planets and sectors are now capturable and will generate ressources and ships

+ Armada Management: Manage a LOT of ship simultaneously, attacking or defending your territories

+ A LOT of new enemies to fight with !

Please try and rate the original game here :

https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/38/a-small-world-in-a-big-universe

And make sure to bookmark it for the upcoming release