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Geiler Hengst · Lux Newbie Joined: 07 Oct 2005 Posts: 443

i just played this demo of this new sillysoft game for a while and I must say I really love it... although the graphics could be better, the unique half puzzle half zelda like gameplay makes it to one of the most enjoyable games i have seen in the last few years...

Before i spend another 20 bucks for the whole version to sillysoft or whoever else will get them I have some questions...

1.) There are already some rooms in the demo were it took me a long time and a lot of trying to figure out how to solve them. For case I am not able to make a room, is there still a way to get past it or do I have to finsih some rooms in order to get to the next ones? I mean might it happen that i stuck at one room and the game becomes pointless as I have no chance to play other levels?

2.) Is everything deterministic or are there random elements? I mean I figured out the algorithm for this funny little bees, but for example the master bees seem to move randomly and this funny sorcerer in the thirs level of the demo seemed to do whatever he wanted to? Is this randomly or does everything follow a certain rule, that means is the game solveable by thinking alone or do just have to wait for a lucky try?

3.) IS the game really as good as I got the feeling after the demo? Smile

Thx for some answers

\\Geiler

dustin · Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2006 4:06 am Post subject:

Geiler is talking about DROD, a great new game that I have added to the Sillysoft website. It was not created by me, but I get some of the money form the copies that get sold from here.

To answer your questions:
1. There are some secret rooms that you can find, but do not have to finish. I am not sure if you have to finish all of everything else. I do know that there is help available for all the rooms, so if you get stuck you can find a way around it.

2. The 'bees' are supposed to be cockroaches. The queens will try to run far away from you. The 'socerer' slayer dude seems to have some random elements, but he always tracks out his wisp and then follows that. So you can lead him around in circles and stuff.

3. YES, the rest of the game is as good as the demo. It has become an internet cult classic, with a huge community, and tons of extra stuff. Take a look at the DROD forums for a look-see at the full madness.

I found DROD one day and played it a bunch. I thought it was great, so I decided to offer it here. Everyone should go check out the free demo of DROD to see...

magpie · Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2006 4:35 am Post subject:

will have a look at it

Very Happy

MrBuckin the Impaler · Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2006 7:09 pm Post subject:

I refuse to acknowledge or believe that any online game besides Lux exists, or has ever existed.
I refuse to acknowledge or believe that any online chat can take place anywhere other than under an exploding map.
I refuse to acknowledge or believe that any drink, drug, or sexual practice could be so damn addictive as this Lux needle hanging from my arm.

How's that for a cult mantra?

Cover Your Rear,
Impaler

dustin · Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2006 7:45 pm Post subject:

Well, DROD is an offline game. So you won't be cheating on your online Lux commitments Laughing

Geiler Hengst · Lux Newbie Joined: 07 Oct 2005 Posts: 443

I bought this drod thingy... and really the game is awesome... the only problem is its so f***ing hard... nothing like killing a nef or two in Lux

magpie · Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 12:24 am Post subject:

yes got through the demo also, i aslo plan to buy it next week. looks pretty good, only problem i have found was after downloading it and starting straight away it all fits in my screen. but if i stop and come back later it doesn't, i've had delete it and install it again to make it fit.

still worth it though

Very Happy

Stanski · Lux Newbie Joined: 13 Jan 2005 Posts: 257

This game is sooooooooo addictive. Must... find... time... to... lux...

Haven't played a game of lux in nearly a week! Embarassed

magpie · Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 10:21 pm Post subject:

yes can't wait buying it tomorrow if the wife lets me lol

Very Happy

Alexander_the_Great · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 3:56 pm Post subject: Cool Game

Very cool game! I'm definitely a fan of it and since it isn't cheating (on Lux) it's that much better Very Happy

The slayer dude and the overall commentary/conversation that the characters have is hilarious.

It's another fun addictive game ... which isn't what I need in my life but what the heck, I plan on buying it soon as well Smile

That's cool to see that your sharing the love online here Dustin. I'll definitely purchase it from the link on the Sillysoft site.

- AtG

Stanski · Lux Newbie Joined: 13 Jan 2005 Posts: 257

wait till you play through a few levels, there are some guys in there a lot cooler than the slayer. Some of the parts in the game become a lot more difficult. I'm already through almost half the game, and let me tell you the first 3 levels are like playing against a group of angry bots and some of the other levels are like playing a group of reapers times 1,000. Very very very cool game

magpie · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 8:54 pm Post subject:

stayed up to 4am playing last night man did i get in trouble, level 5 i think i'm up too.

will play lux later

Very Happy

ErikH2000 · Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 7:30 am Post subject:

Kinda late reply, but...

There is no random behavior in DROD (other than purely cosmetic effects like blood particle explosions). It is a design rule of DROD. The Slayer is one of the harder creatures to predict, but most elements are designed with intuitive and easily predictable behavior.

Glad to see you guys are liking the game!

-Erik

michelle · Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 8:09 am Post subject:

Blind Willie · Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 2:00 pm Post subject:

Have downloaded the demo several times but still can't get it to run Sad

Will DROD work on Mac OS 10.2.8?

ErikH2000 · Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 2:32 pm Post subject:

magpie · Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 7:10 am Post subject:

level 11 here, how is everyone else going?

anyone else notice a change in the forums?? wtf heheheh

Very Happy

Geiler Hengst · Lux Newbie Joined: 07 Oct 2005 Posts: 443

11? dammit... i am far from that (9 or so) i am stuck with those stupid iceworld snakes...

SnyperEye · Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 4:06 pm Post subject:

Sorry guys I give this game a thumbs down. After 15 minutes of this game I lost complete interest.

Preacherman · Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 6:01 am Post subject:

I think it could be way cool, but I get so utterly frustrated with the controls after about 14 seconds that I lose interest.

Punkee.Munkee · Lux Newbie Joined: 04 Oct 2005 Posts: 79

Preacherman · Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 10:55 am Post subject:

What gets me is when you skillfully navigate through a whole level, just one creep left between you and the exit, and...AAAaaaaagggghhh...you swing the sword the wrong feckin' way Rolling Eyes

ErikH2000 · Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 11:13 am Post subject:

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Fane · Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 3:49 pm Post subject:

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Preacherman · Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 4:17 pm Post subject:

Why not just let players click the grid at the position they want to move to, and shift click to swing the sword to that position? Much easier Smile

ErikH2000 · Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 5:15 pm Post subject: