{"author_link":"\/author\/luker\/","author_name":"Luke","author_uid":"31872","comments":[{"author_name":"zconnelly13","author_uid":"3372","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 7:45pm","epoch":1387222800,"text":"Hmmm, the controls were a bit unintuitive at first, but once I got used to it I liked it! This is a great start :)\r<br\/>\r<br\/>What exactly was the play on the theme?"},{"author_name":"timtipgames","author_uid":"15341","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 7:46pm","epoch":1387222860,"text":"It can't read the about.txt when I chose the &quot;about&quot; options which makes it impossible to get more information. I have been unable to figure out the controls."},{"author_name":"Coblynau","author_uid":"29114","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 7:47pm","epoch":1387222920,"text":"Good little game; I was convinced I was dodging cookies for a while. :)"},{"author_name":"mruno","author_uid":"8794","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 7:54pm","epoch":1387223340,"text":"Fun game, but very simple. I also thought they were cookies. :p It would have been nice for it to be progressively harder."},{"author_name":"LukeR","author_uid":"31872","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 7:59pm","epoch":1387223640,"text":"Hey,\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Thanks for the feedback, it is greatly appreciated. I may try to change the texture for the meteor, maybe not.\r<br\/>The part of the theme is that you die instantly and dont get a second chance.\r<br\/>I dont know about the problem with the about.txt, but I will paste it into the description now. \r<br\/>I did think of making it harder, but had no time. I didnt start until Saturday evening. Will do better next time, so make sure to look out for me in April (I think the next one is on April, if not, correct me on that)\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Thanks\r<br\/>Love You all\r<br\/>Luke"},{"author_name":"ob6160","author_uid":"31367","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 8:03pm","epoch":1387223880,"text":"Fun to play :) Better graphics and more intricate game mechanics would make it amazing :)"},{"author_name":"LukeR","author_uid":"31872","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 8:03pm","epoch":1387223880,"text":"Thanks, will note that for next time.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Thanks \r<br\/>Love You all \r<br\/>Luke"},{"author_name":"LukeR","author_uid":"31872","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 12:57am","epoch":1387241520,"text":"Make sure to check out my new version!\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Thanks \r<br\/>Love You all \r<br\/>Luke\r<br\/>\r<br\/>PS: How do you change your profile pic? I am a noob at this website, it really confuses me."},{"author_name":"sudorossy","author_uid":"7905","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 1:24am","epoch":1387243140,"text":"Pretty neat little game! I love those kinds of games where you don't exactly have direct control. Needs online high scores ;)"},{"author_name":"Lazdo","author_uid":"29830","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 1:40am","epoch":1387244100,"text":"Didnt really like the controls"},{"author_name":"jongtao","author_uid":"31552","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 3:09am","epoch":1387249440,"text":"Well, it's simple and there are ships. The controls are so simple, but it's pretty neat how you can do everything with one button."},{"author_name":"danbo","author_uid":"26427","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 12:13pm","epoch":1387282080,"text":"You only get one button to control the ship. Rotate the head and play it like lunar lander or some shit"},{"author_name":"LukeR","author_uid":"31872","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 9:01pm","epoch":1387313760,"text":"Sorry, I now know why the about thing doesnt work. It is because of a fail in the packaging of the jar, but dont owrr, hopefully I will fix it soon.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Luke"},{"author_name":"Venks","author_uid":"13781","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 5:03am","epoch":1387342680,"text":"Very good use of the theme alongside the controls. Really easy to pick up and play."},{"author_name":"LukeR","author_uid":"31872","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 1:16pm","epoch":1387372260,"text":"Thanks, will make sure to fix bugs.\r<br\/>NOTE: Everyone, please report every bug, even the TINIEST things to me so I can fix them. I like a clean game.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Thanks\r<br\/>Luke"},{"author_name":"LukeR","author_uid":"31872","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 3:05pm","epoch":1387378800,"text":"Current Users of my game: Please download the game again for the changes and bug fixes.\r<br\/>Thanks\r<br\/>Luke"},{"author_name":"MRvanderPants","author_uid":"20836","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 5:44pm","epoch":1387388340,"text":"Took me a while to figure the controls out. But a pretty fun game!"},{"author_name":"LukeR","author_uid":"31872","time":"Dec 19, 2013 @ 2:25am","epoch":1387419600,"text":"Thanks\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Luke"},{"author_name":"LukeR","author_uid":"31872","time":"Dec 19, 2013 @ 2:25am","epoch":1387419600,"text":"6 days til XMas!"},{"author_name":"brmassa","author_uid":"26154","time":"Dec 19, 2013 @ 3:55am","epoch":1387425000,"text":"Luke, nice entry. simple but fun, with clean visuals."},{"author_name":"ploogle","author_uid":"25844","time":"Dec 19, 2013 @ 6:44am","epoch":1387435140,"text":"Nifty little game! Would have liked some music though."},{"author_name":"LukeR","author_uid":"31872","time":"Dec 19, 2013 @ 4:12pm","epoch":1387469220,"text":"Thanks everyone, the reason there is no sound is because I cannot find a program to make sound effects that doesn't cost more than my house, or one that is so confusing it puts quatum physics to shame. If anyone has suggestions, feel free to tell me it would be greatly appreciated.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Luke"},{"author_name":"LukeR","author_uid":"31872","time":"Dec 20, 2013 @ 5:40pm","epoch":1387560900,"text":"Make sure to post your High scores in the comments!"},{"author_name":"_zulli","author_uid":"20963","time":"Dec 22, 2013 @ 10:13pm","epoch":1387750080,"text":"Cool game! With some improvals on graphics, progressive difficulty and music this game will become great! I've liked how you used the theme. Good job :)\r<br\/>\r<br\/>If you have time please rate my game! :D"},{"author_name":"LukeR","author_uid":"31872","time":"Dec 23, 2013 @ 7:49pm","epoch":1387827840,"text":"It has progressive difficulty, and I have re-drawn the graphics at least 3 times since the first version. Not going to add music, I am shit at it :O"},{"author_name":"Pomb","author_uid":"21417","time":"Dec 30, 2013 @ 7:25am","epoch":1388388000,"text":"No restart button? had to close and reopen to play again.\r<br\/>I think the hitbox for the ships is too big because I found that I died when asteroids just came close to me"},{"author_name":"LukeR","author_uid":"31872","time":"Dec 31, 2013 @ 11:18am","epoch":1388488380,"text":"Thanks for the heads up @Pomb\r<br\/>I will add a restart button, and fix the hit box. Please re-try in an hour or so and it should be fixed. Thank you.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Luke"},{"author_name":"LukeR","author_uid":"31872","time":"Dec 31, 2013 @ 1:04pm","epoch":1388494740,"text":"I have done those things @Pomb, please re-download.\r<br\/>Luke"},{"author_name":"Luke","author_uid":"31872","time":"Jan 8, 2014 @ 5:12pm","epoch":1389200820,"text":"Thanks for the votes!"},{"author_name":"PineappleLime","author_uid":"31872","time":"Jul 31, 2015 @ 12:50am","epoch":1438303500,"text":"3 Years, and I have come a long way...\r<br\/>Be sure to see me very soon..\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Luke"}],"images":["ld28\/31872-982d0ae1f20b36816c88156637d46f83.jpg","ld28\/31872-d63745dbe39ceaa06ce923c1af8024e9.jpg","ld28\/31872-93beffe018218694526f0434941946c1.jpg","ld28\/31872-ae1fb04be83f7de99b3dfe2d0d6fce72.jpg","ld28\/31872-8b170923a5819f03303e6b5d8b7dec48.jpg"],"links":[{"url":"http:\/\/luker.itch.io\/simpleships","text":"Windows"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"20756","g_author":"31872","g_event":"LD28","g_eventkey":"20","g_subevent":"JAM","g_urlkey":"20785","g_title":"Simple Ships","g_status":"UCHK1","g_place":"511","g_commentcount":"30","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\/\/308734\/31872-shot0.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/308734\/31872-shot1.PNG-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/308734\/31872-shot2.PNG-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/308734\/31872-shot3.PNG-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/308734\/31872-shot4.png-eq-900-500.jpg"],"text":"You are stuck in a universe full of war, terror and hazard. You have been sent on a mission of Recon, to see if you can find any survivors. You jump into hyperspace (Star Wars Reference) but something goes wrong. The dials and buttons are flashing red, and sirens screaming. You stop, and appear to be in an asteroid belt. You try to fly away, but some sort of gravitational pull keeps you in the line of site. You have to avoid the meteors for as long as possible, and try to escape.\r\n\r\nHow to Play:\r\n\r\nPress SPACEBAR to change the direction of the ship\r\nESC to pause\r\n\r\n\r\nHow to Install:\r\n\r\n1. Download my game from one of the links above (If the first doesn't work, try the mirror)\r\n2. Save it to your computer\r\n3. Locate the .zip file\r\n4. Extract the contents to a folder\r\n5. Open that folder\r\n6. Go to the folder named \"Simple Ships\"\r\n7. Open the .jar file\r\nIf you can't figure out how to do something, open the about.txt located in the same folder as the .jar file.\r\n\r\n\r\nPlease enjoy my game,\r\nHave fun,\r\nLove you all,\r\nLuke\r\nEnjoy\r\n\r\n\r\nPS: You may make videos on this game if you want, and you have my consent to monetize them.","title":"Simple Ships"}