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Looking for Advice on Updates
In the near future I hope to release a major update to my game.
Despite having used the site for months I'm still a bit of a newb on certain things.
A friend of mine suggested that instead of a simple update of editing the current download, I should delete the current version and upload a whole new one. He said that when you add a new download the game gets featured on the front page.
The downside is that it deletes the game's download count.
Are there any other downsides or upsides to this that I should be aware of.
Like do I have to resubmit the screenshots? Since its still the same gamepage I assume not but, I don't know? I hope the old comments stay there I really appreciate the comments people have left on the page. I know that probably sounds ridiculous but again I don't really know much about how this site works.
I trust my friend's opinion but I think it's a good idea to see what others think.
I'm also concerned that if I go this route, that the game might do worse than last time since the older versions' reviews will still be there (I'm pretty sure) and perhaps make the game less appealing.
When the update comes out I plan to post replies on those reviews that mention that I have fixed the issues that the reviewers had but that won't change the scores. And my guess is most people won't bother noticing my replies to the reviews.
I'm also planning on asking some people on the site to review the game once the update arrives but those reviews could take a while and during that time the game would be on the front page with outdated reviews.
Please don't take that the wrong way everyone has a right to their opinion, and frankly I'm glad I got the reviews because they allowed me to create a better game. I'm just saying that by the time my update arrives those reviews will be outdated for the most part.
So, now that you know my situation what do you all think is the best way to release a major game update.
Despite having used the site for months I'm still a bit of a newb on certain things.
A friend of mine suggested that instead of a simple update of editing the current download, I should delete the current version and upload a whole new one. He said that when you add a new download the game gets featured on the front page.
The downside is that it deletes the game's download count.
Are there any other downsides or upsides to this that I should be aware of.
Like do I have to resubmit the screenshots? Since its still the same gamepage I assume not but, I don't know? I hope the old comments stay there I really appreciate the comments people have left on the page. I know that probably sounds ridiculous but again I don't really know much about how this site works.
I trust my friend's opinion but I think it's a good idea to see what others think.
I'm also concerned that if I go this route, that the game might do worse than last time since the older versions' reviews will still be there (I'm pretty sure) and perhaps make the game less appealing.
When the update comes out I plan to post replies on those reviews that mention that I have fixed the issues that the reviewers had but that won't change the scores. And my guess is most people won't bother noticing my replies to the reviews.
I'm also planning on asking some people on the site to review the game once the update arrives but those reviews could take a while and during that time the game would be on the front page with outdated reviews.
Please don't take that the wrong way everyone has a right to their opinion, and frankly I'm glad I got the reviews because they allowed me to create a better game. I'm just saying that by the time my update arrives those reviews will be outdated for the most part.
So, now that you know my situation what do you all think is the best way to release a major game update.
Zelda Wii U
If they bring back Ganondorf I hope he's more like the one from Wind Waker who was actually sympathetic and not the Twilight Princess Ganondorf who was evil for the sake of evil.
Wind Waker Ganondorf had reasons to take over Hyrule he and his people lived in a harsh desert where the wind brought death. He wanted a better life for the Gerudo and so he took Hyrule, a more verdant and bountiful land.
Edit: Just know that I'm not judging the games here they're both good I'm just saying Windwaker had the better Ganondorf and I hope this new game continues to develop Ganondorf as more of a human being and not just evil incarnate.
Wind Waker Ganondorf had reasons to take over Hyrule he and his people lived in a harsh desert where the wind brought death. He wanted a better life for the Gerudo and so he took Hyrule, a more verdant and bountiful land.
Edit: Just know that I'm not judging the games here they're both good I'm just saying Windwaker had the better Ganondorf and I hope this new game continues to develop Ganondorf as more of a human being and not just evil incarnate.
Nsala Liberation Review
Thanks for the input I'll be sure to make those puzzles easier to understand in the update.
In the update one thing I'm trying to do is stream line the beginning a bit more so that players can more easily get to the dungeons. Trust me once you get to use the spells you'll have more fun. There is still a lot more you haven't seen and I think you'll like it. For example that huge city in the opening of the game is fully explorable.
I should also note that the story does get deeper as you go on and I'm happy to note that I'm improving the story in the update as well.
One more thing, I noticed you mentioned "Things Fall Apart" if you keep playing you might just find a reference to that book ;)
In the update one thing I'm trying to do is stream line the beginning a bit more so that players can more easily get to the dungeons. Trust me once you get to use the spells you'll have more fun. There is still a lot more you haven't seen and I think you'll like it. For example that huge city in the opening of the game is fully explorable.
I should also note that the story does get deeper as you go on and I'm happy to note that I'm improving the story in the update as well.
One more thing, I noticed you mentioned "Things Fall Apart" if you keep playing you might just find a reference to that book ;)
Zelda Wii U
Did you see the new gameplay trailer for Zelda Wii U. It's pretty awesome.
I love hearing peoples thoughts on new Zeldas and old zeldas and just Zelda in general.
So post here what you think of the gameplay or what you want to see in the game.
I'm wondering if that new horse vault mechanic can be utilized for puzzles and not just combat.
As for what I want to see, I want there to be diverse towns with unique cultures like Majoras Mask.
I could list more stuff I'd like to see but I'd rant way to long so lets go with that for now.
I love hearing peoples thoughts on new Zeldas and old zeldas and just Zelda in general.
So post here what you think of the gameplay or what you want to see in the game.
I'm wondering if that new horse vault mechanic can be utilized for puzzles and not just combat.
As for what I want to see, I want there to be diverse towns with unique cultures like Majoras Mask.
I could list more stuff I'd like to see but I'd rant way to long so lets go with that for now.
Remnants of Isolation
Congratulations on winning the Game Maker Contest!
I know its a bit late.
I've been meaning to make this post for a long while but I've been really busy and still am actually. You three already know I love Remnants but still I couldn't help but want to congratulate you all. I knew Remnants had a lot of potential. You already got over 1600 and I hope you gets many more downloads.
I know its a bit late.
I've been meaning to make this post for a long while but I've been really busy and still am actually. You three already know I love Remnants but still I couldn't help but want to congratulate you all. I knew Remnants had a lot of potential. You already got over 1600 and I hope you gets many more downloads.
HD Xenosaga
Well Liberty since you are a Chrono Trigger fan I have good news.
Lucca from CT actually cameos in Xenogears.
As for why that easter egg was put in there, I believe it's because a number of the staff that made Chrono Trigger also worked on Xenogears.
Lucca from CT actually cameos in Xenogears.
As for why that easter egg was put in there, I believe it's because a number of the staff that made Chrono Trigger also worked on Xenogears.
Video game tunes that get stuck in your head often?
HD Xenosaga
To: Kentona and Ratty524
If you haven't played Xenogears yet then don't worry about Xenosaga.
I highly recommended playing Xenogears its amazing.
It's one of my favorite games ever.
I wish I had time to really explain it but I'm rather busy.
Here's the opening video of the game if you're interested.
If you haven't played Xenogears yet then don't worry about Xenosaga.
I highly recommended playing Xenogears its amazing.
It's one of my favorite games ever.
I wish I had time to really explain it but I'm rather busy.
Here's the opening video of the game if you're interested.
Video game tunes that get stuck in your head often?
Sang this in the shower the yesterday day. I sang the English lyrics of course. The song is still in my head.
"My name is Gato
I have metal joints
beat me up
and earn 15 silver points"
At least I think that's how the lyrics were.
"My name is Gato
I have metal joints
beat me up
and earn 15 silver points"
At least I think that's how the lyrics were.
Zero Suit Samus
Wow this topic grew big in a short span of time. I finally read everything.
It definitely went off topic but whatever its all good, conversations develop after all.
I was just trying to say that her old school version looked more like what I imagine the badass space bounty hunter that is Samus Aran should look like.
Also, I want to add something why is the suit blue. I studied some color theory I get that the blue contrasts with Samus power armor. But why would you want that contrast. When I think of Samus the colors that come to mind are Orange, Red and Yellow. Why should I have to associate her with a different color when she's not in armor. It creates a weird disconnect. To be fair,the SNES suit, which I praised, is a greyish purple which also contrasts but it contrasts far less than that bright blue suit. Plus, the greyish purple seems more unique of a color than just bright blue.
Anyway though, I might as well share my thoughts on what everyone else was talking about. Yeah I agree lately Samus's depictions have been objectifying. Other M really messed up.
I feel like what Nintendo should do is hire a really good female author who can guide Samus's character growth in a more positive direction. It would be nice if said author was a fan too.
Indeed, I completely agree those heels are impractical besides even if the designer wanted to give her jet propulsion I'm sure there is a way to do it without making it into heels.
Yep, much like Link, Samus is a character largely defined by the player which is partially why Other M fails not only did you not feel conected to that Samus but her personality did not match the way most of us had always envisioned her. To be fair, there are definitely character defining moments in the old games though which is why many of us share a similar idea of what her personality should be take for example what Aegix said.
When I read that line "ruthlessly practical" I was like right there with you man.
My thoughts exactly. Nintendo may have stumbled but Samus still stands tall and strong as far as I'm concerned.
It definitely went off topic but whatever its all good, conversations develop after all.
I was just trying to say that her old school version looked more like what I imagine the badass space bounty hunter that is Samus Aran should look like.
Also, I want to add something why is the suit blue. I studied some color theory I get that the blue contrasts with Samus power armor. But why would you want that contrast. When I think of Samus the colors that come to mind are Orange, Red and Yellow. Why should I have to associate her with a different color when she's not in armor. It creates a weird disconnect. To be fair,the SNES suit, which I praised, is a greyish purple which also contrasts but it contrasts far less than that bright blue suit. Plus, the greyish purple seems more unique of a color than just bright blue.
Anyway though, I might as well share my thoughts on what everyone else was talking about. Yeah I agree lately Samus's depictions have been objectifying. Other M really messed up.
I feel like what Nintendo should do is hire a really good female author who can guide Samus's character growth in a more positive direction. It would be nice if said author was a fan too.
author=unity
What I don't get is why does the Zero Suit now have high-heels? Those are just asking for you to trip and fall in a combat situation, especially if there's grating or any other non-flat surface.
Indeed, I completely agree those heels are impractical besides even if the designer wanted to give her jet propulsion I'm sure there is a way to do it without making it into heels.
author=Red_Nova
Samus was there as a conduit for a player to explore the world. Her character was defined by YOU, the player. She felt what you felt: Excitement from surviving an encounter with a huge monster, wonder at exploring an unknown world, and even loneliness when standing in a barren wasteland. Samus didn't need any DEFINED character traits because each and every gamer defined her in their own unique way.
Yep, much like Link, Samus is a character largely defined by the player which is partially why Other M fails not only did you not feel conected to that Samus but her personality did not match the way most of us had always envisioned her. To be fair, there are definitely character defining moments in the old games though which is why many of us share a similar idea of what her personality should be take for example what Aegix said.
author=Aegix_Drakan
Everyone looked to Samus in the old days as a champion among female characters. She didn't like taking orders, she was ruthlessly practical, able to handle difficult missions even when they scared her (see Metroid prime 2 and 3), and just all around super capable on her own, while also having a soft side (being unable to kill the metroid hatchling that imprinted Samus as its mother
When I read that line "ruthlessly practical" I was like right there with you man.
author=Kylaila
She hasn't lost her strength, but I still find it disappointing and would've loved her to stay portrayed as a strong character first and foremost.
We should voice that, at least.
My thoughts exactly. Nintendo may have stumbled but Samus still stands tall and strong as far as I'm concerned.
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