MAGS September(Winner Announced) Topic: Only One

Helme · Mon 28/09/2009 08:32:42

So, lost an election (the results of the parliamentary election in germany...) and won an election.

Thanks to the voters and thanks to the good competitors!

Tijne · Mon 28/09/2009 09:18:56

Congratulations Helme!

Gudforby · Mon 28/09/2009 12:29:53

Congrats on the win Helme!

Looking forward to the next guidelines, as I might have som time next month for a new game.

arj0n · Mon 28/09/2009 12:55:04

Congrats Helme!

Crimson Wizard · Mon 28/09/2009 13:14:36

Congratulations !
I only wished that game had a little more varied music, that was the one weak point there in my opinion. Sorry, didn't tell that before, maybe you consider it for future

Quote from: [ Arj0n ] on Mon 28/09/2009 04:21:03
The Deed: only one object needed to finish [rose]

I will correct this: it is not "only one", because 1 object needed to finish, it is "only one", because only one flower left.

EDIT: Oh yes, and I am actually do thinking about making a remake to my game... not sure I'll start right away or wait a while though.

Helme · Mon 28/09/2009 14:00:38

Quote from: Crimson Wizard on Mon 28/09/2009 13:14:36
Congratulations !
I only wished that game had a little more varied music, that was the one weak point there in my opinion. Sorry, didn't tell that before, maybe you consider it for future

I liked the idea, to only use one theme and make some variations. But you are not the only one who told me, that the music was a bit boring. I would have had dozens of short songs, that would have worked, too.

Quote from: Gudforby on Mon 28/09/2009 12:29:53
Congrats on the win Helme!

Looking forward to the next guidelines, as I might have som time next month for a new game.

I already sent my idea to Dualnames.

Crimson Wizard · Mon 28/09/2009 14:56:46

Quote from: Helme on Mon 28/09/2009 14:00:38
Quote from: Crimson Wizard on Mon 28/09/2009 13:14:36
Congratulations !
I only wished that game had a little more varied music, that was the one weak point there in my opinion. Sorry, didn't tell that before, maybe you consider it for future

I liked the idea, to only use one theme and make some variations. But you are not the only one who told me, that the music was a bit boring. I would have had dozens of short songs, that would have worked, too.

Actually I think it could be better if these compositions were longer, at least twice. That's my opinion, but I guess they sound boring not because they are similar, but because they sound too much repetitive (a very short piece repeated over and over again).

Dualnames · Mon 28/09/2009 15:24:09

Okay, I'm going to start the Competition on 1st.

In the meantime, commenting on the games, I found all of them(not an expression, I really do mean it), to be of high value. I loved the graphical representation of Tijne, the story of SSS, and the overall idea of Crimson. Though Helme's entry seemed more compact. More like a complete game. That was obvious in the votes where he got a difference from the rest of you guys. Overall, I find the competition a success, and four entries are a rare these days. Thanks to everyone for partecipating, I hope I've been a good host this month.

Oh, and to settle something once and for all:
1)Comments are allowed at all times but should be hided before and while the voting.
2)Partecipators are allowed to patch their games even while the voting but I should be informed via pm or here.

Crimson Wizard · Mon 28/09/2009 15:44:53

Quote from: Dualnames on Mon 28/09/2009 15:24:09
2)Partecipators are allowed to patch their games even while the voting but I should be informed via pm or here.

That is a REALLY useful bit of info! I wished I knew that

But then, question is, what can be included in that "patch"? Bug fixing is obvious, what about enhancing graphics a little etc?

Also, maybe it is better to put this small rule on MAGS website.

Intense Degree · Mon 28/09/2009 15:51:26

Must agree, I enjoyed all the games and frankly couldn't believe how high the standard was considering the time frame they were made in. All were good and had something unusual (in a good way

) about them marking them stand out in their own way.

However, ultimately Helme's just felt more like a complete game (as Dual said above) and, for me, that was what made it stand out. Not to take away from the others though, I would be particularly interested to see a "complete" version of "The North Crown" and "Ardent Fever" given more time etc.

Dualnames · Mon 28/09/2009 16:10:50

Quote from: Crimson Wizard on Mon 28/09/2009 15:44:53
Quote from: Dualnames on Mon 28/09/2009 15:24:09
2)Partecipators are allowed to patch their games even while the voting but I should be informed via pm or here.
That is a REALLY useful bit of info! I wished I knew that But then, question is, what can be included in that "patch"? Bug fixing is obvious, what about enhancing graphics a little etc?

Also, maybe it is better to put this small rule on MAGS website.

Only bug fixing. I know how hard is it to create a game and have it bug-free. So bugs, glitches and anything that has to do with coding only can be changed. As long as it is said so.

arj0n · Mon 28/09/2009 18:14:03

Quote from: Intense Degree on Mon 28/09/2009 15:51:26
I enjoyed all the games and frankly couldn't believe how high the standard was considering the time frame they were made in. All were good and had something unusual (in a good way ) about them marking them stand out in their own way.

Fully agreed.

Tijne · Tue 29/09/2009 03:44:14

Quote from: Dualnames on Mon 28/09/2009 15:24:09
2)Partecipators are allowed to patch their games even while the voting but I should be informed via pm or here.

Woo! My new absolute favourite rule.