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Milkanannan

I don't know whats so strange about the formatting.
It's easier on the eye, almost like poetic verse, and
my personal choice. I like to be different.

So there. 

It's amazing how this thread has morphed since I first posted.

It reminds me of a story, I once heard, about soldiers in the trenches. (WW1)

An order arrived saying 'Send reinforcements we're going to advance.' This
was passed, by word of mouth, and by the time it reached the last in line,
he was told....'Send three and fourpence we're going to a dance.'   

If only. This is, of course, a bad joke.

Anyway, judging by the amount of replies, I should say that my original post
has been, well and truly, indirectly answered.

Very true, Mandle. 

Take a game like 'Tales of Jayvin' (Shameless plug here)
It can only be played using keyboard or controller.

Good on you, Blondbraid.

We will be a shining example for everybody else to follow. 

Your post actually made me laugh. 

Hope we can be besties now. 

Well, Stupot, I finally completed the game.

I bet you'll heave a sigh of relief when, and if,
you read this. 

On the whole, I didn't need too much help and
I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Hi Nicolas

Welcome to the community.

Your interest in point and click adventures will ensure that
you have plenty of games to play, from the vast library.

If you can master the AGS engine you can, in time, share
your creations with like minded players.

Best of luck. 

To the_schut

Everybody is entitled to express an opinion, and shouldn't take
it to heart if other people don't agree with them. it is, for the most
part, just harmless banter. A way to give your fingers a good workout
on the keyboard etc.

If dumb and ignorant trolls are like you, then they can't be all bad.

Let friendship reign. 

Sorry, Darth, I don't want to prove your view that AGSers are an
unfriendly bunch.

Let's all grow thicker skins. 

I thought the same as Blondbraid, until I read the amusing comment
made by Milkanannan.

I wish I'd thought of checking the credentials of The_Schut.

He obviously doesn't know what he's talking about and is a few pixels
short of a completed image. 

To The_Schut

Point n' click adventures, the most boring thing that ever existed?
I think not.

Endless games have been made using this format and I never tire
of them. 

What is the point of talented AGSers investing a great deal of time,
and effort, into producing these games if most people share your opinion.

I know that nowadays players prefer simplicity and can't be bothered with
anything that requires too much brainwork or exploration, but if you want
an entertaining experience, then look no further.

Snowflakey, but decent , I do agree with. May it always be so. 

Hi Rik

Thank you for your kind words. It's good to welcome you back
into the fold.

No doubt you will be busy working on your project, in the near
future, and I am looking forward to seeing your work. 

As a pint sized member of this great community, I couldn't
have said it butter myself.

Why not give THE DECORCIST a go. Plenty of child friendly monsters
that will raise a smile. It is Platform/Adventure and only takes place
over two screens, though there is plenty to do. When it came out in 2015
people seemed to love it. Some slight help may be needed in the later
stages.

No voice acting, but very little reading, as far as I remember.   

I really have opened a can of worms here, and I don't like it.
The atmosphere is becoming toxic. Recriminations and grievances abound.
I can't see how any of this has any bearing on my initial post.

Ali, thank you so much for directing people to the remarks I made about
the Anna2for2 post. I did not do this maliciously, but had read Darth Mandarbs
comment, saying 'I'm guessing this isn't being developed with AGS. I thought
it unfair that games not made using the AGS engine should be showcased on
the site. I still don't think it should be allowed. Everybody is entitled to an
opinion and this is mine.

Vampire Wombat, You have a strange idea as to what qualifies as bullying.
I doubt that Anna has been scarred for life by my remarks and appreciated
the fact that Laura took her side. As you say she is probably a very nice person
and I wish her well.

I am now bowing out. Thank you and goodnight 

Whoa! Who would have thought that asking a perfectly simple
question, would result in the discussion getting a bit heated in
places.

Also, I was wondering if people play a game that may involve
puzzle solving, quest solving etc. and get stuck, do they
give up on the game rather than suggesting to the devs
that perhaps a SKIP button could be added.

As I have already said, I love being a member of the AGS
community. Some brilliant games are being produced, and
I would hate to think that I could play a part in its downfall. 

Click'd, you are quite right, it did take a while for me to start
posting, because I didn't think people would find anything I had
to say very interesting.

I did, however, play several games and leave comments for a
Player Rating, so that a yellow (or is it orange?) cup could be
obtained, thereby resulting in a much deserved, Blue Cup.

Long may AGS continue to bring pleasure to the masses. 

What an honour! Lil ol' me being addressed by Darth Mandarb. 

I wasn't really refering to necro posting, more to games that have slid
from top placing, but are still deserving of comments.

The reason I started the discussion was mainly because of the apparent
lack of interest in the platform. As you rightly say there are times when
there can be a handful of people posting.

On the whole I think the community is friendly. However, there is the
odd occasion when a comment might cause unintentional offence.

It is true that after spending, sometimes years, producing a game
the developers want it to be seen , but apart from Gamejolt and Itch I.O
there are no other sites to upload to. There is such a large turnover on
these sites that a game can vanish in the blink of an eye.

As far as I'm concerned the PC will always be the prefered platform for
serious gamers, and AGS rules. 

Hi Heltenjon

It doesn't hurt to bump. It just shows that the game
deserves to be played.

I agree that developers welcome feedback, and it doesn't
always have to be positive. Constructive criticism is fine,too

There may be something that doesn't work as it should, or
some other error that nobody else has noticed. These can
only be fixed if the developer is aware of them.

Hi Pogwizd

Surely it doesn't hurt to bump games to the top,
if you think they are worthy.

That way the game won't be missed by people
who probably just glance at the first page. 

Hi Lantern Bearer

To be honest I think even less people were on AGS while
being cooped up. I would have thought gaming was the
ideal way to pass the time. I suppose they were too busy
exercising, baking or uploading videos to Tik Tok. 

Now that they can get out, and in many cases return to
work, maybe they will start to play games again, for
relaxation.