Hi to all members,

This will be my first ludum dare entry ever. I thought it would be a good idea to start of with a mini challenge.

I some years of experience in java and 3d gaming, there for I can’t wait to get started.

I thought hard and long about the theme and honestly this is not easy…, but I think I have a good idea in mind.

Only started a bit late after a long day at work.

About the development process:

1. 3D Engine, I will be using my old faithful, jMonkeyEngine3.0.
2. For the models I will be using Blender3D.
3. Graphics and painting I will be using Gimp(I am a novice user here).
4. Sounds I will be using,…mmm, don’t really know yet.
5. Because this is my first attempt I will be making use of some free resources.

Well, that is it for now, GOOD LUCK to all contenders…

Enjoy

tGiant signing out….

Okay people, my game for MiniLD is getting slowly but surely there.

I am really tired now and need to go to bed.

Thought I’ll share some screenshots, please bare with me:

I have finally completed my game for the Mini LD 48.
This was very exiting and challenging at the same time.

The game is a version of the age old table trick street game, Cups and Ball. In this game the player must follow the ball hidden under one of 3 cups. After a few shuffles the player must pick which cup contains the ball.

Don’t let your eyes deceit you under the facade of cups.

Please download here.

NB: This is a Java game so please make sure you have a JRE installed.
Enjoy!

Hi there,

This was my first Mini LD entry and I am now confused.

How do we actually vote for someone’s game? Is voting open yet for MiniLD48?

Please advise?

Hi all,

I have release an Android play store version of my MiniLD #48 entry: download here

Hi to all,

I finally finished this little game I did for Mini Ludum Dare #49.

This is by far the fastest and quickest game I ever wrote. It is also the most polished game I did for this short time.

Bare in mind I only started yesterday afternoon with the game play. I was on holiday this weekend and had only +-8 hours to do it.

Please have a look and enjoy.

PS: The Score Board is not working currently but one’s high score is saved.

Download the game here and comment on it: Electron download

I have polished of my game for MiniLD #49 just a little bit more.
One has the ability to pickup powers such as SlowMo power. This power will be very helpful later on
when the game is getting to difficult.

Also, I have created a video for those who don’t want to play it.
PS: You are really missing out.
Video URL: Electron – Trailer1

URL To MiniLD #49 entry: Play Game

Hi all,
I am also ready and in for this big Ludum Dare.
I am very excited and really can’t wait.
This is my first big Ludum Dare but I took part in the 2 previous Mini LD’s.

I will be using jMonkeyEngine, Java, Blender, Gimp, Audicity…

Good luck too all other entries.

Enjoy it

Hi guys,
Man only 20 minutes to go and almost forgot to share my base framework with you all.
I had to wake up because it is only 2:40 AM now…
I need coffee…………………….

Anyways, you can find the code here: Ludum Dare 29 Framework

The framework needs the java-tween-lib to work.

This framework has common util classes and a framework that brings screen flow and control together!

Good luck to all!

The very basics of my game is in place such as:
– Screen flows
– Main Menu
– Buttons/Options
– Level and Player classes
– Physics

Here is a screenshot of the main menu so far.
My idea and planning of the game is also becoming more and more clear.

Hi,
I now have the following features in place:
1. Level loading
2. Player loading
3. In game menus
4. Nice light on player when in the level

Here is some screenshots:

I have enemies and obstacles.
Kids keeping me out of my work, but what can a father do… LOL

Here is some screenshots of how my first glow in the dark en enemy looks like.
O yea and I have doors as well.

Hi people,
Check it out, my game character is finally completed.
It is a Miner under ground.
All is done in 3D with Blender and jMonkeyEngine.

Hi all,

Please checkout my game: Lost Beneath Adventure

My game is about a little miner that got stuck in the mines and he needs to get out before his little torch flame goes out.
He can collect oil in these mines but beware the DARK CREATURES.

Here is a timelapse video of my entry to LD 29 : Click here for my game

Hi guys and gal’s

I finally released my latest Android Application (Game) made in jMonkeyEngine.

I wrote this game originally for the 49th Mini Ludum Dare Contest but now I took it a step further and finished it up to be a proper and complete Android game.

Link to old post: http://www.ludumdare.com/compo/minild-49/?action=preview&uid=32655

Can you guys please download it and try it? Any feedback will be awesome. Also if you could rate it I would also appreciate.

Thanks guys

Get it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tgiantlab.electron

Here is a small video:

I am sitting here, it is early morning in the south of Africa.
I want to start with this amazing compo but I have not idea of what I want to do
for the theme “Connected Worlds”……

Man, I am lost today, my mind is not setup yet!

So I am writing this post to inform all contestants GOOD LUCK and enjoy.

Hi guys,

I would like to share with you a funny story and then at the same time my game entry to the ludum dare 30.

First of I had one heck of a busy weekend and not coding wise, NO personal stuff.
At first on Friday I thought, YEAH ludum dare compo, man I cannot wait. This is going to be fun….
Then the long awaited Saturday morning arrived and what do you know, the them “Connected Worlds” was chosen.
Man, I was afraid of that theme, I do not know why but I had no idea what to do for a game.

The whole of Saturday and Sunday passed and the 48 hour compo was done.
Well I gave up on the compo and decided maybe next time.
.
.
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And then, I can’t explain why but for some reason I got an idea Monday afternoon and thought, BUT wait, maybe I must give it another try and enter the 72 hour Jam compo.
So, I started with my idea of a game…

It is called, “Farm Invaders” and I finally finished it to a point of entry 10 minutes before cut off time.. Showweee…
So I coded with no stop until 4 AM this morning, just enough time to have 2 hours of sleep before WORK and here I am.

The basic idea of the game is that you the player are a farmer and must defend your farm from and alien invasion.
There are these portals (Connection to other worlds) that opens up and aliens passes through.
You have to kill as many of them as possible.

Here is the game entry link: http://www.ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-30/?action=preview&uid=32655

And a screenshot:

Hi guys,
My latest game for the October Challenge 2014 has been live now for a few days and it is looking good.

Entry: Ludumdare entry

Download link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bruynhuis.memoryheroes

About the game:
Memory Heroes is a refreshing card matching game with many themes and lots of levels to keep you busy.
This memory game is different from others, here you have to earn your keep.
Complete levels and unlock more as you progress through different worlds and themes.
How to play:
1. Easy game for all ages.
2. Try to match 2 cards of the same picture.
3. When cards were matched they will stay open.
4. Try to open all cards in a level to progress to the next level.
5. A level can be free to play, there could be a time limit or a pick limit.
6. Watch the scoreboard to see how well you progress.
Features include:
1. Different themed cards.
2. Unlock able levels.
3. Multiple themes and environments.
4. Kids love this game.
5. Help develop the brain.
6. Good for education and FUN at the same time.

Hi to all,

I have been late with this announcement but I had to try and do something.

Last night I decided to enter this Mini LD #58 when a simple idea for the Ping Pong challenged came to mind.

So I have started with a ping pong idea where you as player have to control the ball and not the paddle.

There is gravity involved and you have to bounce by tapping the screen from the one paddle to the other.

I am planning on making the look of the game the popular flat UI look and colors.

It will be a one touch game and will also be available on Android.

On android I will integrate the google play services so that players can see there high score.

Here’s a screenshot of my progress: