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This looks and feels very balanced. The dashing in and out of green orbs is a genious mechanic. Not too overpowered and useful enough to save your butt if you use it wisely. The leaderboard is a great way for people to hang out just a little longer. How did you make that?","format":"md","likes":0,"spam":"N"},{"id":1150693,"author_name":"Eugenik","author_uid":"eugenik","epoch":1744610130,"text":"Congrat ! :) This is a great idea !!.\n","format":"md","likes":0,"spam":"N"},{"id":1152003,"author_name":"Tkap1","author_uid":"tkap1","epoch":1744715038,"text":"@wouter52 lootlocker provides free leaderboard hosting (requires an account). The game sends a GET request to receive the leaderboard, and a POST request to submit a score","format":"md","likes":0,"spam":"N"},{"id":1155400,"author_name":"LDJam user 400253","author_uid":"400253","epoch":1745184223,"text":"Great game, but I suck bad at it. 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