Let’s Do This!
This is my first Ludum Dare. I’m totally psyched!
Nate
LD32
Hacked Post-Mortem (How I screwed up)
This was my first Ludum Dare entry. Let’s just say I was totally unprepared.
I was a little disappointed when the theme was announced (I was hoping for companion). ‘Unconventional weapon’ seemed very mechanics based. Normally that would be fine for a programmer like me, but I tend to get over-ambitious. I started making a metroidvania game with a one-shot slingshot. All was progressing fine until I had to start creating the world. It was then that I remembered how bad I am at world design. It didn’t help that I was using a new unfamiliar tile-generating software.
Saturday night I realized I would not be able to finish on time. I was devastated. I had been anticipating Ludum Dare for so long, but now I had blown it. I spent some time sulking and pouting like a two-year-old. Then I thought of an idea: why not make a tiny little game? I mean, it’s better than nothing right? I didn’t have much time, but I was able to whip together Hacked pretty quick.
Hacked is just a simple typing game. I had a little time left over so I added a bit of a story, some prettier art, and little firewall turrets. It wasn’t the game I wanted to make, but Hacked isn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be.
So let’s break down Hacked.
What’s bad:
-Too simple
-Balancing issues
-Poor pacing
-No music
-Lots of little bugs
What’s good:
-Addictive gameplay
-Neat concept
-Okay-ish art
Overall, I think this LD was a success. At least I learned a lot. LD33, here I come!
Play Hacked here:
http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-32/?action=preview&uid=50898
Comments
Catwheel
29. Apr 2015 · 03:35 UTC
I would love to have seen your metroidvania game. It’s too bad you decided to drop it. It might have been a nice chance to practice some world design. :3
How Long is ‘Soon’
“Results soon” How long is soon?! I NEED TO KNOW!
LD34
Ludum Dare Hype!
Despite the fact that it will be finals week, I’m in.
LD35
My Body Is Ready
I’m in. This’ll be my third or fourth LD, I can’t remember. I’ll be using the following tools:
-Unity 5
-Photoshop CC
-MonoDevelop
-Audacity
Good luck fellow Ludum Dare-ers! May he force be with you.
My first completed LD!
I did it! This is my fourth ludum dare, but this is the first time everything has gone smoothly. I can see myself growing as a programmer from each LD. Last time I learned about scope and time management and boy did it pay off!
You can check out my game here: Phagocytosis
It’s not my best work, but I’m super proud that I have a completed, playable product. I’ll see ya guys next LD!