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coolperson · 2009-03-31 20:08:56

Some people spend hours making games. But you can make good games with just about 30 minutes. For example, take a look at my top 3 games cat dance fever 1, 2, and 3. I just put together some blocks and put some sound into it, and you can play it just for when you need somthing to do.

bosox397 · 2009-03-31 20:15:24

You are most correct, but this topic for future reference should be in the Inspiration and More thread. smile

archmage · 2009-03-31 21:24:51

While that can be true, generally you will spend more time making really good projects.

BoltBait · 2009-03-31 23:47:36

I agree with you, coolperson. Most of my games are very simple... and they seem popular.

Stickman704 · 2009-04-01 02:48:39

This is 100% true. Look at my rubbish sonic game that took 5 hours making. Then look at my maze game which took about 30 hour. Which one is better?

P.s: this should be in insperation and more like bosox397 said

edit: no wait 30 minutes making the maze game big_smile
Edit2: also shortcuts are the best things aswell as long as the give equal performance
e.g

<when green flag clicked>
<forever if> <key[ Right arrow ]pressed?>
<move(10 )steps>

<when[right ]key pressed>
<move(10 )steps>

Or

<when green flag clicked>
<forever>
<if><key[Right ]pressed?>
<move(10 )steps>
<if><key[Left]pressed?>
<move(-10 )steps>

Last edited by Stickman704 (2009-04-02 13:51:44)

bosox397 · 2009-04-01 06:55:07

lol 30 hours! and boltbait you are not simple. I dont think I could make those

JSO · 2009-04-01 10:47:09

Well it might be better to move it... So uhm I did.

Now, this is true. Good games need *good ideas*, knowing *good programming* just makes things easier...

floatingmagictree · 2009-04-02 17:48:56

My projects are pretty simple, and they aren't very popular. I'm currently working on a complicated overworld scroller including the hottest songs on newground's audio portal.

coolperson · 2009-05-24 13:00:39

wow i didnt think anybody would reply!

svinnik · 2009-05-24 18:43:28

Well it depends, if you make a really simple game that has no problems, it is better than the game that has been worked on for hours but is almost unplayable.

coolperson · 2009-05-24 18:56:35

true.

keroro645 · 2009-05-29 18:14:54

Some of my games are made in a day.

dingdong · 2009-05-29 18:59:18

true, I want to learn how to use that, but use complex techniques to make the games funner

The_Flaming_Duck · 2009-05-30 09:25:02

The problem with long term games is that it can REALLY * you off if you don't get much recognition. REALLY ANNOYING.

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#1 2009-03-31 20:08:56

Good games can be simple but not too simple

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Re: Good games can be simple but not too simple

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Re: Good games can be simple but not too simple

#4 2009-03-31 23:47:36

Re: Good games can be simple but not too simple

#5 2009-04-01 02:48:39

Re: Good games can be simple but not too simple

#6 2009-04-01 06:55:07

Re: Good games can be simple but not too simple

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Re: Good games can be simple but not too simple

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Re: Good games can be simple but not too simple

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Re: Good games can be simple but not too simple

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Re: Good games can be simple but not too simple

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Re: Good games can be simple but not too simple

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Re: Good games can be simple but not too simple

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Re: Good games can be simple but not too simple

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