{"author_link":"\/author\/gungnir\/","author_name":"Gungnir","author_uid":"15389","comments":[{"author_name":"taaboo","author_uid":"28743","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 7:48pm","epoch":1418067780,"text":"Hehe, Cool to see another game using a TV as a prop. Though totaly different from mine."},{"author_name":"Germanunkol","author_uid":"26426","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 7:58pm","epoch":1418068380,"text":"In the beginning it was very funny. I really like the picture and the idea! But for me it quickly became boring because nothing changed. I think there should be some kind of reward for the player, like funny coments by the family members?"},{"author_name":"Ekilibr","author_uid":"29137","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 2:19pm","epoch":1418134440,"text":"Awesome concept ! \r<br\/>With a bit more polish (family members' comments, like Germanunkol said), it could be really great :)"},{"author_name":"SIMON_SIMON","author_uid":"37390","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 2:20pm","epoch":1418134500,"text":"Nice graphics, and the idea is good with the theme.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>But I find the game a bit slow after playing for a few minutes."},{"author_name":"friggingames","author_uid":"47652","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 2:20pm","epoch":1418134500,"text":"Wow really clever. I agree with the other comment where the concept and screenshot looked really cool, but I too became bored trying to make bored people happy. But really nice submission."},{"author_name":"dcolgan","author_uid":"2293","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 2:26pm","epoch":1418134860,"text":"Hilarious concept, and awesome graphics."},{"author_name":"hypnoticbytes","author_uid":"46966","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 2:47pm","epoch":1418136120,"text":"Cool graphics, funny game!"},{"author_name":"Gungnir","author_uid":"15389","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 3:27pm","epoch":1418138520,"text":"Thanks for the comments everyone, we really appreciate it.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>It will indeed take some time before you fail. You can use that time to check out all the channels and programs that are available.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Hopefully some will make you laugh."},{"author_name":"01101101","author_uid":"5105","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 3:38pm","epoch":1418139180,"text":"Haven't rated it yet but I thought I should let you know that this is what the web version looks like for me: http:\/\/i.imgur.com\/RPnLdSk.png\r<br\/>I then downloaded the Windows version, which works fine."},{"author_name":"andrewkennedy","author_uid":"20990","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 8:28pm","epoch":1418156580,"text":"Haha, that was pretty funny. I like all of the different descriptions for the channel name.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>The character design was not my cup of tea, but the art was all very well done. Definitely a very nice aesthetic going on here!"},{"author_name":"thopis","author_uid":"46642","time":"Dec 10, 2014 @ 2:44am","epoch":1418179140,"text":"Very funny concept and great characters!The programs are smart and funny too!Love it also because i've spent many hours on Mad TV when i was young."},{"author_name":"Gungnir","author_uid":"15389","time":"Dec 10, 2014 @ 3:26pm","epoch":1418224860,"text":"Thanks for the feedback.\r<br\/>I've double-checked the webplayer and it seems totally fine for me. I'm using Chrome."},{"author_name":"AMS","author_uid":"45180","time":"Dec 11, 2014 @ 1:08am","epoch":1418259780,"text":"Nice game\r<br\/>I love the graphics and the aesthetics :D"},{"author_name":"Kuupu","author_uid":"22691","time":"Dec 11, 2014 @ 2:31pm","epoch":1418307960,"text":"Nice concept\r<br\/>really a clever game, nice critics to the &quot;zombie tv&quot; society"},{"author_name":"SoulGame","author_uid":"42398","time":"Dec 11, 2014 @ 2:34pm","epoch":1418308140,"text":"Concept and graphics are very good. I'm sure I haven't seen this mood and concept anywhere else. But I didn't find enough elements of gameplay to make me play further. I understand and like the concept but I think your core is flawed and you need to make it rich."},{"author_name":"Taldius","author_uid":"12650","time":"Dec 11, 2014 @ 2:34pm","epoch":1418308140,"text":"Yeah! 4:11\r<br\/>I really like what you have done with the theme.\r<br\/>And the graphics are cool too.\r<br\/>Great job!"},{"author_name":"NPException","author_uid":"28802","time":"Dec 11, 2014 @ 3:47pm","epoch":1418312520,"text":"One of the best entries I have played so far! :)\r<br\/>Though the basics are similar to our entry, the mechanics differ quite a bit in the end.\r<br\/>I really do like your characters better :D"},{"author_name":"pjimmy","author_uid":"40339","time":"Dec 11, 2014 @ 3:54pm","epoch":1418312940,"text":"nice, funny cool game, great visuals :)"},{"author_name":"skonkan","author_uid":"18728","time":"Dec 11, 2014 @ 8:51pm","epoch":1418330760,"text":"Good concept, would be hellarious if you could see some reaction on the people in the sofa :)"},{"author_name":"Pulsartronic","author_uid":"45161","time":"Dec 12, 2014 @ 8:07am","epoch":1418371320,"text":"03:54 was my score :D ... nice game, haigh rate on graphics ...."},{"author_name":"MonoS","author_uid":"24702","time":"Dec 12, 2014 @ 4:28pm","epoch":1418401380,"text":"A really good game, but not for long run, it's very slow and repetitive and after some minute it became boring.\r<br\/>But anyway is a good game"},{"author_name":"sP0CkEr2","author_uid":"7135","time":"Dec 16, 2014 @ 4:20am","epoch":1418703300,"text":"high marks on some stuff but the game was a little slow - great job"},{"author_name":"DeathBySnail","author_uid":"2507","time":"Dec 21, 2014 @ 1:31pm","epoch":1419168360,"text":"Nice take on the theme!"},{"author_name":"alpha_rat","author_uid":"39704","time":"Dec 22, 2014 @ 11:38pm","epoch":1419291180,"text":"Nice idea, I love the atmosphere, but it lacks maybe a bit of sound. Switching the channels can become boring very quickly though"}],"images":["ld31\/15389-efca2a5e1a0fa9093e28f60461f2a16e.jpg","ld31\/15389-f940055e2bef4359cee523dd89cef003.jpg","ld31\/15389-1734f5774e71c7b4ee90bb8565c883cc.jpg"],"links":[{"url":"http:\/\/jerryverhoeven.com\/LD31\/WEB\/index.html","text":"Web"},{"url":"http:\/\/jerryverhoeven.com\/LD31\/PC\/LD31_GrinningPickle_OneScreenWorship_PC.zip","text":"Windows (x86 x64)"},{"url":"http:\/\/jerryverhoeven.com\/LD31\/MAC\/LD31_GrinningPickle_OneScreenWorship_MacUniversal.zip","text":"OS\/X (Universal)"},{"url":"http:\/\/jerryverhoeven.com\/LD31\/LINUX\/LD31_GrinningPickle_OneScreenWorship_LinuxUniversal.zip","text":"Linux (Universal)"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"13565","g_author":"15389","g_event":"LD31","g_eventkey":"26","g_subevent":"JAM","g_urlkey":"13595","g_title":"One Screen Worship","g_status":"UCHK1","g_place":"425","g_commentcount":"24","g_site2_node_id":"0","g_hide":"N","g_has_icon":"Y","g_rqueue":"0","g_random":"0"},"nds":[],"node":null,"orig_images":["http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/407933\/15389-shot0.jpg-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/407933\/15389-shot1.jpg-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/407933\/15389-shot2.jpg-eq-900-500.jpg"],"text":"[ONE SCREEN WORSHIP]\r\n\r\nEvery night they come. Zombie eyes transfixed. Waiting, watching... wanting more. You are the screen, and you thrive on their attention.\r\n\r\nThrill them, amuse them, disgust them, terrify them - educate them if you must - just don't bore them. For boredom is death to the screen.\r\n\r\n[GOAL & INSTRUCTIONS]\r\n\r\nPlaying as the family TV (featuring adaptive intelligent channel switching), you'll have to learn which channels entertain your devoted viewers. Keep them entertained to live. Let them sleep, you die.\r\n\r\nPress the left and right arrow keys to change channels. Differently themed channels entertain family members depending on taste. WARNING - Any channel will become boring if viewed too long. The longer they watch, the faster they become bored, requiring even faster channel juggling.\r\n\r\nLosing the attention of all family members leads to complete failure.\r\n\r\nHow long can you keep them ENTHRALLED?\r\n\r\n[CREDITS]\r\nCreated by Jerry Verhoeven + Ben Kerslake for LUDUM DARE #31\r\n\r\n@Grinning_Pickle\r\n@benjkers\r\n@JerryVerhoeven","title":"One Screen Worship"}