Topic, Game "Jump Gear 2"

  Oops, there was a small update in the editor that seems to fail :) I need to fix this (in a few hours I'll edit this post when it's done).

[EDIT] the editor is repaired now!

I don't plan to add powerups at first. It's too much work and I prefer to see how will react the players. Then myabe I can make a jump gear 2.1

  Well, I love the game right now. Are you going to add powerups etc?

The level editor isn't working, but that's probably just because it's in the test phase.

It's a very good game!

  Yer what happened to the editor?

  I think that some of the testers will be against this update, as it is a major change. I guess it will take a while for them to get used to the engine, but i'm sure they will. While this update removes some possibilities, it adds some aswell.

But what has happened to the editor?

  Thank you so much!

[edit JP] You're welcome, I've added you before others in the waiting list because you had posetd very early in this thread but I was not sure you watned to be tester. Now I'm waiting your feedback about the game ;).

  I'm really sorry for your scores, I know you spent a lot fo time on the game but you will certainly make better scores now. Btw, wait before everybody agree on the new engnie before trying to get the best scores.

OK I've removed the arrows ion the wheel.

  [Positive Feedback]:

* You have certaintly succeeded at the obstacle thingie. I can do funland without jumping now.

* You can still "cablecar" even if you have one wheel on top and the rest under.

* I don't think that levels will be impossible? Overall i think it's a very nice update.

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[Negative Feedback]:

* I think both wheels should turn orange, instead of the arrows, as they are frustrating and i think most people know which way the wheels are turning.

* Noes! My scores! =(

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You want remove the ghost rider, it will be working again with the new scores, right?

Does this have any influence on my level? :b

[edit]: I've just completed all official levels (but Backwards Climbings, which i wouldn't have been able to do anyways), confirming that it's not impossible.

  If really everybody don't like the new engine, I can go back easily.
The game is in test phase, and scores can be reseted at anytime during this phase.

As far as I'm concerned, I prefer the new engine becasue it's not easy for casual players that only the front wheel accelerate.

  What! Reset all score! Are you insane! I have used weeks at getting my scores! The wheels look ugly now and is frustrating when playing. It´s to hard to get up again when you are on your head, and what is the obstacles that is to hard?

  [ENGINE UPDATE]
Sorry the ghost replay will not be valid anymore, and I will have to reset all scores.
Now the 2 wheels are motorised, because I found it hard to pass certain obstacles without this feature.
Some level might be very hard/impossible now. I will make some little adjsutements to the engine.

I wish o nkow your feedbakc about this new engine, and the opinion of new testers
blueboy, Friend and geckojsc.

  How about an ability to choose if the finish is vertical or horizontal in the editor?

  Please may I be a tester?

  Yep.. Try adding the code i just made instead of link. I made a little more that you maybe can use to something.

  Ok. This is what i'm thinking about for the start of the level: http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq322/THe_NiNJa_photos/highspeed.jpg
Then just whirling alot more before going into something else.
BTW accept me as a friend at steam.

  I got a idea to the start. Im thinking to. Add this code in the editor:
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  Yes, i'm thinking... You've got to help me here!

  I think that could be fun, if there also where something different in the lvl.

  High-speed circles?

  Yeah i think it will be to annoying.

  - Back in bussiness!
I'm against that change too, jp.

Would a desert level be to annoying? (Slow ground)

  maybe you could have a "blind mode" checkbox, and if checked, ghost rider would be turned on. it could be in the start screen.

I know nothing about actionscript, but pretty sure you will be able to figure out what I mean(which might not even be correct).if the box was checked ghost rider variable equals 1?

  Perhaps the ghost rider could be hidden until you finish the course. So your first run would be your 'finding the way' run and your second could be for getting a highscore.

On tricks, I don't think it's all that confusing as it is now. I think players will quickly realize, "Oh! Tricks add points to my score, I must need to do more tricks."

  I've added Sruixan and Jesiah in testers.

Next in the list :

Friend
blueboy515
lineplus
nightshade1
madssdam1332

  Can i be a tester?

  I dont think its a good idea to remove tricks. I have asked my friend, that tryed played on my user, and he told me it didn´t confuse him. I think it will be more frustrating and make players leave the game, if you have to make X tricks before completing.
To remove the ghost rider do i also think is a bad idea. Then do peoples just have to not make that kind of levels!

  I have a problem with tricks.

When you struggle against the ghost rider, you can pass the line before it and still lose the game because it mades more tricks than you. The casual player will not understand this, and IMO it remove some suspens/fun to the game.

Asforien suggested to remove the trick bonus points. Instead of this, the player would have to complete X tricks on a level to complete it. I think it's a good idea, what others think ?

Also I read your suggestion Captain to make an option to disable the ghost rider on some levels where the way you choose is improtant. sure this wuold be nice for the kind of level where you have to find your way, but the ghost rider is an essential part of the game and I wander if allowing to disable it is a good idea. Let's see if we get more levels of this kind later.

  oh ok

  That's because the game is in test phase, and you're not a tester. You could ask jp to make you a tester, or wait until the game is featured on BonusLevel.

  y cant i play the game

  Great updates.
But if a flip gave like 500 (less/more?) it would matter, but it would be a bad idea to waste time on them at the end.
Nice suggestion, birjolaxew.
What about a combo system like in Hog Pop?

Great job on that patterns jp!