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Title: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: KG on February 09, 2013, 19:46:59
No it's not actually called that, I'm just not going to say yet (or am I).
This is something really old that I barely started and left to die, then revived last July because I thought it was actually a good idea. It's basically an expansion of the puzzle game from Too Much Soda, except far less unfair (hopefully) and otherwise more interesting, with its own completely incomprehensible story. Also, though, it's bigger.
Right now I'm on screen 2897 4742, though my progress is roughly only 229/300 310/310. On that note, as with my other levels, it'll "seem" like less screens since I do a lot of shiftwork.
Anyway, I picked the least interesting screenshots because I don't like spoiling things.
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: Well on February 10, 2013, 02:21:01
Spoiler: big picture (click to show/hide)

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Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: KG on February 10, 2013, 03:55:11
O h .
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: Polana on February 10, 2013, 21:18:04
That sounds like something I should look forward to.
What does הגדיר mean ?
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: KG on February 11, 2013, 00:13:50
That sounds like something I should look forward to.
What does הגדיר mean ?

It's a Hebrew verb meaning to "define" or "determine". That's... yeah that's about all I can say about that.
Do you like puzzle games, Polana. If you've played the one in Too Much Soda, this will be sort of like that. Just, like I said, less sucky.
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: Polana on February 11, 2013, 00:21:05
To be honest, I've never finished it. But I liked that level. And stopped drinking soda.
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: KG on February 11, 2013, 00:23:56
To be honest, I've never finished it. But I liked that level. And stopped drinking soda.
Good thing. Too much soda is bad for you.
When you say you never finished it, I'm guessing you mean the puzzle game. And I'm guessing that is because it was too hard, which was my main problem with it. What I'm trying to do here is make something that is possible for anyone to win at.
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: CWolvie on February 11, 2013, 17:08:36
I've played Too Much Soda long time ago too and you're right, it IS hard (I mean that questions part thing). I chose rather battle but with the same result - too hard. But I like the concept.

This level looks interesting. Can we expect some story?
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: Marximillian on February 11, 2013, 17:55:43
KG's finally come out of his hiatus! 229/300 looks like it means you've got a ways to go though. I guess there's no way it'd make the deadline for that epic competition thing.
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: bulbapuck on February 11, 2013, 21:29:10
Oh wow, a new KG level ^^
I like the sound of this, looking forward to it :)
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: KG on February 12, 2013, 02:25:38
This level looks interesting. Can we expect some story?
Maybe. Right now I have scenes containing bad drawings and illegible writing, which might possibly be interpreted or otherwise arranged as a story (or as abstract art).

KG's finally come out of his hiatus! 229/300 looks like it means you've got a ways to go though. I guess there's no way it'd make the deadline for that epic competition thing.
Yes. And probably not, though the prizes didn't interest me anyway.
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: sergiocornaga on February 12, 2013, 09:51:44
Yes. And probably not, though the prizes didn't interest me anyway.

And here I thought people would be in it for the glory. What would be an interesting prize?

Looking forward to this mysterious level, by the way.
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: KG on February 13, 2013, 03:33:01
And here I thought people would be in it for the glory. What would be an interesting prize?

Looking forward to this mysterious level, by the way.
Bah, humbug! Glory is for the insecure!
I don't know what an interesting prize would be, really. Most worldly things I want I already have, and the things I want and don't have are impossible and hence not worth worrying over. I think your prize-choice is adequate for a fair amount of people who frequent this forum, I'm just an outlier on that pie chart.
That said, I AM potentially interested in the levels produced for your competition, and once I'm not threefold-busy I'll have to try playing them. I'd always been very disappointed in the lackluster convictions and levels of effort put forth by certain level makers back in the day, which was partly why I endeavored to make Teenhmifnoeafgil.
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: Fubaka on February 13, 2013, 04:45:14
And here I thought people would be in it for the glory. What would be an interesting prize?

Looking forward to this mysterious level, by the way.
Bah, humbug! Glory is for the insecure!
I don't know what an interesting prize would be, really. Most worldly things I want I already have, and the things I want and don't have are impossible and hence not worth worrying over. I think your prize-choice is adequate for a fair amount of people who frequent this forum, I'm just an outlier on that pie chart.
That said, I AM potentially interested in the levels produced for your competition, and once I'm not threefold-busy I'll have to try playing them. I'd always been very disappointed in the lackluster convictions and levels of effort put forth by certain level makers back in the day, which was partly why I endeavored to make Teenhmifnoeafgil.

Considering my entry took a lot of inspiration from Teenhmifnoeafgil, I'm honoured that you intend to play it.

Also, I'm looking forward to this level as well.
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: KG on February 13, 2013, 05:24:32
Considering my entry took a lot of inspiration from Teenhmifnoeafgil, I'm honoured that you intend to play it.

Also, I'm looking forward to this level as well.
Oh! I didn't even consider that someone would've been inspired by it. That makes me all the more interested.
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: Marximillian on February 13, 2013, 17:56:31
I played the blocks game in Too Much Soda again, and I think the hardest parts about it were the segments where you had to jump low or die and the laser level. Are those the things you're trying not to do in this Jewish level?
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: Dj Gopher on February 15, 2013, 05:55:51
Yes!
Will the Divine One be making an appearance? Accompanied by his subordinates, of course?

Anyway, I haven't really been excited about anything KS in a decent while. hooray.
also I love you

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Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: KG on February 15, 2013, 06:43:54
I played the blocks game in Too Much Soda again, and I think the hardest parts about it were the segments where you had to jump low or die and the laser level. Are those the things you're trying not to do in this Jewish level?
Uh yes. I think. Definitely avoiding the being forced to jump low thing.
Yes!
Will the Divine One be making an appearance? Accompanied by his subordinates, of course?
Maybe, but I wouldn't count on them having any part in the story, or even the game. Like, at most I'd make cameos.
also I love you
Happy Valentine's Day.

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Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: KG on February 19, 2013, 05:56:40
Wow this topic sure got popular with some moderator.
Anyway, I think it relevant to note that in the initial post that I'm occasionally updating it to match my progress.
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: KG on March 10, 2013, 10:09:18
So it's been a month and apparently my progress has been a total of 16 since then (which apparently somehow translated to like 400 screens, go figure).
Well whatever, after the next 5 I'll be on the last stretch.
Meanwhile I'm wondering if I should do something with the "story", which almost is barely a thing but is intentionally difficult to read and also drawn in the style of the thing I have attached. What does anyone think.
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: Marximillian on March 11, 2013, 17:07:25
Meanwhile I'm wondering if I should do something with the "story", which almost is barely a thing but is intentionally difficult to read and also drawn in the style of the thing I have attached. What does anyone think.
If there're no complaints, just stick with what you expect to do. Previous levels you've made have already had elements of confusing text, so probably it wouldn't be different?
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: Dj Gopher on March 12, 2013, 16:34:17
Too Much Soda and Tehinmofogael (spelling-what?) were very symbolic in my opinion, but the symbolism was subtle and difficult to spot, let alone decipher.
Something like that... would be really cool.

I don't think this answers your question.
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: KG on March 30, 2013, 22:29:31
267 means I have 33 more to go! That's like, a third of a third of it. A ninth of it. Yeah here's progress for ya.

Sp o  i    l     e       r                           .                                         .                                                       .                                                                                        ?
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: Marximillian on April 03, 2013, 18:00:57
Cool spoiler bro . . . except I don't know what's being spoiled aha, but it looks like part of a screen in the level, and that's an interesting thing Juni's looking at.
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: KG on May 13, 2013, 07:39:53
Last 20 levels, this'll be a trudge. I've been slow at it 'cause of lots of things going on lately. In two weeks, though, I'll have less things going on, so........?????
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: Polana on May 13, 2013, 22:03:04
 :ljus1: This is exactly the kind of news I wanna to hear.:ljus2:
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: KG on May 17, 2013, 07:58:41
:ljus1: This is exactly the kind of news I wanna to hear.:ljus2:
Oh is it. Polana I am amused by your using those guys as a sort of faux punctuation.
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: KG on May 25, 2013, 04:40:01
The last five levels are bonus levels, so now I'm going to talk to some friends and have them beta test.
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: StraightFlame on May 25, 2013, 22:12:31
Waaaaaitwaitwait... another KG level coming up?

(http://uchan.org.ua/b/src/1320779535307.png)

This is probably going to be awesome, considering Teenhmifnoeafgil was pretty much "KS at its finest". Also, with the whole XXX/300 thing, would that mean the level has somewhere around 4628 screens including shift cutscenes? In that case, whoa.

(Also, is the "divine one" Gopher mentioned that Imago Dei guy or someone else?)

Edit: Also, you accidentally the forum.

(http://i.imgur.com/yyqeFPA.png)
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: KG on May 26, 2013, 06:30:34
This is probably going to be awesome, considering Teenhmifnoeafgil was pretty much "KS at its finest". Also, with the whole XXX/300 thing, would that mean the level has somewhere around 4628 screens including shift cutscenes? In that case, whoa.

(Also, is the "divine one" Gopher mentioned that Imago Dei guy or someone else?)

Edit: Also, you accidentally the forum.
Hello StraightFlame. That wasn't exactly what what I said meant. This's a puzzle game basically, with 300 "levels", and the actual screens are whatever I put up there straight up (4551 at the moment), but there's not that much in the way of cutscene-y shifts. Sorry if that ends up being disappointing, this was meant to be a standalone longer and fairer and better BCLM4CDKLST game (from Too Much Soda).
The Divine One is what I call the god of the universe in my stories and comics, and "imago dei" is just a Latin term meaning "image of god", so they do refer to the same thing yes.
And yeah I noticed. It makes me happy to mess up things.

Edit: Oh I just realized what your screen count thing meant. I don't actually know how many screens it's going to have at the end of it all, the progress bar is just because I know how many "levels" will exist.
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: Marximillian on July 08, 2013, 00:00:11
When's it done??
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: KG on July 22, 2013, 07:22:26
When's it done??

Pretty soon. I'm almost done with this big thing that's taking up a lot of my time, and I'm back from my Europe trip.
This's like on the order of weeks now, maybe.
But don't quote me on that.
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: KG on July 26, 2013, 23:13:25
Going back to updating the first post. I'm thinking about making a little change now.
Title: Re: [Puzzle/Miscellaneous] [Large] הגדיר
Post by: KG on August 02, 2013, 23:19:32
Pretty much done now. Just doing some last minute stuff, then give it to beta testers again.
Yeah.