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WELCOME TO NOTHING by theomaniacal

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made by theomaniacal for Ludum Dare 45 (JAM)

Work ~~against~~ with the ~~antagonizing~~ friendly AI to achieve something from nothing.

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gettingThrough.gif

Mouse: Use to draw

WASD or Arrow Keys: Use to move

Click "BACK TO STEP ONE" at the top-left corner if you get stuck!

I thought the theme of "start with nothing" described most games already, so I decided to take the theme very literally (as in you don't even have a character to start with).

Was shooting for compo, but ended up taking it easy on Sunday. Everything was jammed by me in Unity. Original plan was to dev in LOVE2D but Unity's joint system makes certain things so easy. Hope you enjoy! :smiley_cat:

Youtube https://theomaniacal.itch.io/welcome-to-nothing
Youtube https://theomaniacal.itch.io/welcome-to-nothing
Youtube https://theomaniacal.itch.io/welcome-to-nothing
Original URL https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/45/welcome-to-nothing

Ratings

Overall 49th 4.167⭐ 47🧑‍⚖️
Fun 25th 4.211⭐ 47🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 37th 4.211⭐ 47🧑‍⚖️
Theme 52th 4.211⭐ 47🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 475th 3.663⭐ 45🧑‍⚖️
Audio 520th 3.037⭐ 43🧑‍⚖️
Humor 39th 4.089⭐ 47🧑‍⚖️
Mood 163th 3.884⭐ 45🧑‍⚖️
Given 41🗳️ 47🗨️

Feedback

frankhjwx
08. Oct 2019 · 03:13 UTC
This game is really fun and fits the theme! Good job developer~ I love my something as well LoL ![Annotation 2019-10-07 221019.png](///raw/81d/82/z/289cb.png)
Seth Marx
08. Oct 2019 · 03:14 UTC
Oh my, this is adorable and hilarious. Thank you for sharing! Tons of fun!
🎤 theomaniacal
08. Oct 2019 · 03:19 UTC
@frankhjwx That's definitely a lovable lil' something! :smile: Thanks for playing it!
🎤 theomaniacal
08. Oct 2019 · 03:20 UTC
@seth-marx Glad you enjoyed it Seth! Thanks for the kind words!
revx
08. Oct 2019 · 03:21 UTC
Great game! I can't figure out what kind of shape is heavy enough to get through the SOMETHING chain and also cross the bridge though...
🎤 theomaniacal
08. Oct 2019 · 03:30 UTC
@revx Thanks for playing!
mingxi zou
08. Oct 2019 · 04:32 UTC
It's pretty cute but it may be better if you have some funny BG music?
🎤 theomaniacal
08. Oct 2019 · 04:38 UTC
@mingxi-zou Thanks for the feedback! I agree - I wish I had some more time for music!
Inky
08. Oct 2019 · 04:50 UTC
AHHHHHH I think ![Screenshot_6.png](///raw/371/92/z/28a46.png)this is one of my favorite LDJAMS so far :D :D :D I made so many somethings!!! I still haven't gotten through something, but I played for like 20 mins straight and I'm determined to make it someday. I love the tone too, and the text, and what sound is there is satisfying. Thank you for making this cute game!
Vaibho
08. Oct 2019 · 04:51 UTC
That was something bro nice work.
Kamuniaft
08. Oct 2019 · 04:54 UTC
Nice and fun) Never made it through step 5 "achieve something". Guess I'm just not into achievements:)
🎤 theomaniacal
08. Oct 2019 · 05:01 UTC
@inky Thanks so much! I'm elated you're enjoying... something.

@vaibho Your comment is something as well. Thanks for playing!

@kamuniaft Getting past that part can be tricky. Thanks for checking it out!
dob
08. Oct 2019 · 05:04 UTC
This was really, really neat. I love the visual style and the cute comments. Perfect fit for the theme. I couldn't figure out what could cross the bridge at first - tried about eight shapes of various sizes and outlines. Finally got a shape that worked, but then I got slapped a lot. Finished with my good shape after several tries on the final puzzle - barely made it over the edge before the red caught up with me. I enjoyed the ending. So much great writing in addition to the coding and design. Really cool.
OF711
08. Oct 2019 · 05:19 UTC
It is really the cool game, but AAAA, I don't understand, how to pass some-hing :D
🎤 theomaniacal
08. Oct 2019 · 06:41 UTC
@dob Really appreciate the feedback! The way you solved the challenges through trial and error was exactly the experience I hoped to deliver, so I'm very pleased that you had that and then ultimately triumphed in the end.

@of711 Thanks for playing, and I'm sure you'll get it. Just don't spill the T!
Furraran
08. Oct 2019 · 10:34 UTC
Woah, what a game! I'm in love with this highly existential ending. Nice move, hehe. Wish it was longer, I would be happy to try an extended version of the game. Also, ability of creating your own character is 10/10. My cat turned upside down and couldn't roll
(it started to move extremely slowly and absolutely stuck), so I had to change its shape to chewed bubble gum, lol. ![gg.PNG](///raw/28e/92/z/28bac.png)
Sabeurre
08. Oct 2019 · 10:41 UTC
Really fun game. Really nice humor everywhere, a bit passive-aggressive but I loved ir. Spent too much time on it, I guess it means it's addictive :smile: Good work ! :thumbsup:
creativ4eg
08. Oct 2019 · 13:21 UTC
hahahah, this game is veeery funny :)
creativ4eg
08. Oct 2019 · 13:28 UTC
I like how the mechanics are made, and the idea is unusual
🎤 theomaniacal
08. Oct 2019 · 15:12 UTC
@furraran Very happy to hear you liked my game! Thanks for the feedback and sorry your kitty something didn't work out :smirk_cat:

@sabeurre Definitely agree with the passive aggressiveness. I was cursing at the AI while testing haha. Thanks for playing!

@creativ4eg I really appreciate you stopping by to play and comment!
Autumn Schutt
08. Oct 2019 · 18:48 UTC
This game is incredible. One of the best I've played. A couple times I actually laughed out loud. I had a really great time playing it and will definitely be coming back to play more. Amazing job!
tvle83
08. Oct 2019 · 18:59 UTC
very fun. Love the humor and the whole game!
Lyndsey
08. Oct 2019 · 20:28 UTC
amazing game from an amazing developer
🎤 theomaniacal
08. Oct 2019 · 22:43 UTC
@autumn-schutt @tvle83 @lyndsey Thank you all for playing! Really glad to hear people enjoying it. :smiley:
mmason
09. Oct 2019 · 00:23 UTC
Very interesting take on the theme, I actually enjoyed starting over with each new something
Christopher Wong
09. Oct 2019 · 21:42 UTC
I had a great time playing with this game. I enjoyed drawing my own shape and completing puzzles with it but it was a little short.
D5R
09. Oct 2019 · 21:45 UTC
Great humor, I think I am nothing now.
🎤 theomaniacal
09. Oct 2019 · 22:19 UTC
@mmason Appreciate the feedback!

@christopher-wong I really wish I could've made more levels! Thanks for playing.

@d5r Ignore the petulant AI! You're definitely something in my book.
hyperscope
09. Oct 2019 · 22:53 UTC
The mood and writing in this game has absolutely been my favorite, gives me a Thomas Was Alone vibe. I'd love to see what you could do with a post jam version.
Oune
09. Oct 2019 · 22:54 UTC
A lot of fun. The take on the theme is out of the ordinary. Fantastic!
SirRed
10. Oct 2019 · 03:48 UTC
Wow. Great writing here you really made me feel like nothing.
Mikeality
10. Oct 2019 · 06:36 UTC
I made a penis. It wasn't able to get through something. Awesome game!
🎤 theomaniacal
10. Oct 2019 · 08:13 UTC
@hyperscope I was certainly attempting to cultivate a similar mood to that of Thomas Was Alone. Thanks!

@oune @sirred Thank you so much for playing!

@mikeality This was one of the first shapes I drew as well. I too, could not get through something with it. Guess it'll be a lonely night of nothing...
Savvy Community
10. Oct 2019 · 09:32 UTC
Awesome idea, my favorite so far! I couldn't cross the bridge (even if I tried a lot!!) but I loved the concept!
Congratulation!
arzi
10. Oct 2019 · 10:08 UTC
This was certainly quite SOMETHING.
dynite7
10. Oct 2019 · 14:52 UTC
Got it on my first try!!!!
Really cute, and a lot of fun

![doodle.PNG](///raw/c8c/a2/z/294de.png)
gasgiant
11. Oct 2019 · 23:12 UTC
Great game! Very polished!
julianbeutel
12. Oct 2019 · 03:22 UTC
ha very funny, clever game. great writing, and progression of challenge really kept me playing and trying new ideas. my only wish was that the refresh time was quicker after dying. But very fun game, congrats!
🎤 theomaniacal
12. Oct 2019 · 13:26 UTC
@savvy-community @arzi @dynite7 @gasgiant Thank you all so much for playing!

@julianbeutel I agree - I wanted the player to have to go through some of the AI's condescending dialogue, but I definitely should've included a skip option if they had already seen it once. Thanks so much for playing and leaving feedback!
PeachTreeOath
19. Oct 2019 · 02:32 UTC
Really unique experience but I just could not get very far. What are some of the more successful shapes to use?
🎤 theomaniacal
20. Oct 2019 · 07:51 UTC
@peachtreeoath Thanks for playing! I've found success with more circular shapes that are large enough to overcome the first challenge but small enough to sneak through the second challenge. :slight_smile:
BrokenMirrorMedia
29. Oct 2019 · 02:42 UTC
I really liked this concept, the idea of creating a character that can overcome all the puzzles is quite the challenge, and the AI makes the whole thing really original. Great work!