Galactic Empire by Stan Sypek

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made by Stan Sypek for LD30 (COMPO)
If you've done the GameMaker tutorial Scrolling Shooter, then you've played this. First time submitter, so I know Pong is probably better, but I've been doing this for less than a year, so having a game here is phenomenal to me. If you're looking for something fun, best move along.

Ratings

Coolness 68% 3
Overall 2.61 1053
Audio 2.22 791
Fun 2.68 870
Graphics 2.18 1088
Humor 2.37 535
Innovation 1.89 1176
Mood 2.74 776
Theme 2.11 1125

Feedback

yodamaster
25. Aug 2014 · 20:26 UTC
Looks interesting, but of course I can not run a source. You need to supply a compiled runnable app, or even better make it playable in the browser, so everyone can try.
MrSylar59
26. Aug 2014 · 13:42 UTC
Looks like a good game but it's only source so can't play it...
x1212
26. Aug 2014 · 14:43 UTC
Ok ... had 'GameMaker: Studio' in my Steam-Library and was able to run this game.

I think you should have added at least something to what the tutorial teaches (maybe something like this entry: http://www.ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-30/?action=preview&uid=36899 there you can switch between two states, which determines which enemies you can hit).

But at least it works and didn't have any obvious bugs which is pretty good if you are just a beginner :)
elkiwydev
27. Aug 2014 · 07:35 UTC
Why not posting something playable?:\
DvanderAart
27. Aug 2014 · 13:46 UTC
I read your post and thought you were too negative up front. I wanted to be positive but i cannot play source so sorry. I am sure it is not as bad as you say but i cannot rate it.
mechabit
27. Aug 2014 · 22:12 UTC
Good job posting something but really should be an executable
imdigitaljim
27. Aug 2014 · 23:56 UTC
I appreciate the fact that you tried. You at least submitted something. After all, the spirit of this whole compo is to have fun, interact, and learn. Point being, don't give up you're ahead already. I'm sure you learned a lot and if you keep it up I'm positive next time you'll finish with something you'll be proud of.
🎤 Stan Sypek
30. Aug 2014 · 00:59 UTC
Thanks everyone for your comments. I was just able to get back on, so I will post an executable.

@x1212 I know what you're saying, but it was a race for me to get this on.
vividhelix
30. Aug 2014 · 03:41 UTC
Good job on finishing this. It's actually not that bad, you need to keep at it! This was my first ludum dare submission as well so I echo your feeling of having completed something!
samooJAM
30. Aug 2014 · 03:51 UTC
Don't be so harsh on yourself. There is many worse games I had to play here. Good effort and keep learning!
hungyg
31. Aug 2014 · 13:58 UTC
Congrats on your first entry!
SK16Games
31. Aug 2014 · 14:29 UTC
Gongratz on first game and first LD entry! I use Game Maker too, good engine, so keep learning! And this is actually a pretty fun little game :)
draxov
31. Aug 2014 · 16:35 UTC
A decent shooter, I played it for a few minutes, get's a bit boring at the end with the same enemies, but still a good first game, well done on making it into LD30! :)
DaGamesta
01. Sep 2014 · 03:48 UTC
If this was truly you going into the Ludum Dare having never made a game before, then this is good progress. However, next time I'd suggest practicing using Game Maker at least a few weeks before the Ludum Dare.
KingBolonzo
03. Sep 2014 · 17:07 UTC
Nice work gotta love gamemaker
🎤 Stan Sypek
04. Sep 2014 · 01:45 UTC
@DaGamesta Didn't play with GameMaker much because I deluded myself into thinking I was going to use Unity. realized that wasn't going to happen. Maybe next time.
Snicklodocus
04. Sep 2014 · 02:26 UTC
This is great for your first game, never mind your first Ludum Dare. It's not buggy and runs smoothly. I liked the explosion animations. Good job! Hope to see you next LD.
bluesky
07. Sep 2014 · 16:30 UTC
I'm very impressed with the gameplay, well done.
jomomomo
08. Sep 2014 · 14:43 UTC
Can't play windows games, any chance we could get a web version?
Tosic
15. Sep 2014 · 09:15 UTC
Very good, but lacks one thing: score, this would be awesome game if I could see my hi score and post it in the comments!
Tosic
15. Sep 2014 · 09:15 UTC
Very good, but lacks one thing: score, this would be awesome game if I could see my hi score
🎤 Stan Sypek
15. Sep 2014 · 21:53 UTC
Apologies to anyone who wanted a web version. First time doing this, and not enough time to figure that step out. Thanks to everyone that tried it.