The Jackyard

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skuttleman · Sun 01/06/2008 17:56:47

Is there an objective to this game?

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Rui 'Trovatore' Pires · Sun 01/06/2008 18:19:39

Heh, lil' bug - because I couldn't really understand the game mechanics in the very beginning, something silly happened, just a graphical glitch.

If you stand in front of the bed and jump, you don't get on top of the bed, and the message "Do you want to sleep?" appears and then disappears. So I kept jumping, never on the bed and always just on the floor, and hit Y when the message appeared. Naturally, when he animated getting in bed, he was not on the bed, so the sheets were off.

Only after the dream did I realize I could jump onto the bed.

EDIT - And, er, your GUI doesn't scroll along with the room? That's odd.

Also, could you please edit the image in the first post, turn it into a vertical-oriented image instead of horizontal? It really screws up the way the thread is displayed.

Can't really get into the game right now, but me likey. Visually very interesting.

(deleted) · Sun 01/06/2008 18:45:44

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Rui 'Trovatore' Pires · Sun 01/06/2008 18:57:17

QuoteBTW: GUI tackyness is deliberate.

Way kewl.

zenassem · Sun 01/06/2008 21:27:16

Looks Shnazzy! Reminds me of 'Noir' style comics

Iwill have to try it out.

TheJBurger · Sun 01/06/2008 22:18:37

This game is surreal, and I mean that in the best way possible.

I've tried exploring and ended up dying a few times, and I still can't figure out what to do, but I don't think I am supposed to.

Marion · Mon 02/06/2008 12:13:23

Interesting game ! Very strange but nice.
How did you make the backgrounds scroll at differents speeds ? It's great !

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Marion · Mon 02/06/2008 13:50:15

Thank you very much

I will try this module in a future game !

miguel · Mon 02/06/2008 14:43:29

Hi hofmeier,
just want to say that I've just downloaded and tried it out for some minutes and think the style and graphics are really interesting and well done. It's very artistic and surreal.
I can't wait to have a go at it with more time.
Congratulations.

zenassem · Mon 02/06/2008 16:48:37

I downloaded and played for a few minutes this morning, can't wait to get back to it. Not sure if i scored any real points yet, but i like the game with it's interesting pathways, and secret passages. Don't want to give too much a way. All I can say is very well done and i look foward to putting some real time into exploring this game.

Dualnames · Mon 02/06/2008 19:56:25

Been playing the game a lot. Two things. The game visually looking is superb. Especially the scrolling thing. However it must be said that total freedom without a purpose actually ruins the game.

Rui 'Trovatore' Pires · Mon 02/06/2008 22:22:00

Ermmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....

...is there no way to save the game?

On a game that encourages freedom?

zenassem · Mon 02/06/2008 23:05:16

is anyone scoring points in this game? I am not going to give up too easily, but I am beginning to believe I am misinterpreting what I am suppose to do. And as of now I can't seem to find any new direction to go. I might have to open a hints post.

Lyx · Mon 02/06/2008 23:17:59

Exploration isn't about "being told what to do" - without being told what to do, there is no such thing "what you are supposed to do". You're the director.

zenassem · Tue 03/06/2008 01:27:38

Quote from: Lyx on Mon 02/06/2008 23:17:59
Exploration isn't about "being told what to do" - without being told what to do, there is no such thing "what you are supposed to do". You're the director.

I'm not sure if I understand what you are saying, and if this reply was directly related to my post. But if it is...

A game , especially those that have points usually have objectives, and rewards (points) as you are progressing towards those objectives. This gives the player a sense of accomplishment and a sense they are doing something 'right'. Now I haven't even gotten 1 point in this game, so obviously I am feeling like I am not 'doing what I am suppose to' or progressing through any puzzles. I am all for exploration and 'trial by error/discovery' but all I am asking is... Am I suppose to be able to accomplish that in this game? Or, is it simply a demo illustrating platform gameplay and parallax scrolling? I don't want to try interpreting the dreams and looking for clues if there is no actual puzzles to solve.

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Vince Twelve · Wed 04/06/2008 03:46:15

Ha. This was a fun diversion from my busy schedule. I love the production design. Typography, yay!