Coming Soon - Trace!

[spacecowgoesmoo]

Here's the web site:
http://www.spacecowmusic.com/Pages/trace.html

Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewmcfdh0TlY


Trace is a platformer where you draw your own path through the levels. It is 100% FREE, and was designed from the beginning to be the first free game for iPhone to not be a teaser demo, or a tiny little one-level highscore game. 6 worlds, 120 levels, and a complete original soundtrack. The game is largely a casual, play for 5 minutes at a time style of game, but it also keeps track of every stages' high score time, as well as a total time for all 120 levels, for all the hardcore completionist gamers out there. Our current 100% high score is 29m:51:68, and if you can beat that, take a picture and email it to us (address is on the web site) and we'll post the top scores on the site!

As of yesterday, it has passed review and is now in the 'legal documents, etc.' stage, so it should be out in a few days :)

[different]

Looks good. Will be downloading this! :)

[ldkaplan]

I might have missed it...is there a video of gameplay somewhere or some screen shots?

[tosui]

I might have missed it...is there a video of gameplay somewhere or some screen shots?

2nd

Sounds intriguing!

[mek]

this looks good
i will def. be downloading this

and i assume, since you aren't selling it, you wont get legal pressure from the Line Rider Company that forced the other app off [that was basically line rider]

but this isn't line rider, and looks better then line rider

let us know when it hits the store

[spacecowgoesmoo]

:eek: ..OK, I forgot the screenshots XD. They're up on the site now, sorry about that!

[crunc]

I really can't tell anything about this game from the screenshots. A gameplay video would help. Or... I suppose I could just wait for it to be released and try it. :)

[wilson]

is it like iphysics? , pls make a video

[spacecowgoesmoo]

Since the 'legal documents' thing is taking a long time, here's a gameplay video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewmcfdh0TlY

[Mr. Charley]

Well, the video definitely makes it look more interesting than the screenshots, that's for sure! I'm looking forward to trying this out, especially as a free download.
I understand there may be some 'legal' issues, but do you still have an estimated timeframe?

[spacecowgoesmoo]

It's kinda out of our hands as I said, but it's been in the 'Finalizing cortracts' phase at apple for almost a week. We submitted it like 2 weeks ago, review is passed already. I'm pretty sure we're not gonna have any legal issues though; it's a platformer, where Line Rider is more of a....auto movement thing, I guess? I think it's just on the basis of line drawing, which can be argued is more of a genre more than a game specific thing.

[Mr. Charley]

It's kinda out of our hands as I said, but it's been in the 'Finalizing cortracts' phase at apple for almost a week. We submitted it like 2 weeks ago, review is passed already. I'm pretty sure we're not gonna have any legal issues though; it's a platformer, where Line Rider is more of a....auto movement thing, I guess? I think it's just on the basis of line drawing, which can be argued is more of a genre more than a game specific thing.

I completely agree with you that while your game may use line drawing, it's an actual game based on the genre of line drawing. It has levels, and a "purpose" as opposed to simply making a 'ride'.
Wish you the best of luck and definitely hope this doesn't turn into a legal issue in any way.
Again, I'll definitely be picking this up the minute it comes out. As I said earlier, your video has really peaked my interest.

[BATTLE BORN]

awesome! Line Rider eat your heart out!

[raps27]

any update if its coming closer to the release?

[tkphotograph]

What ever happened to this? I heard about a long time ago, and it still hasn't made it's way to the app store...

[networkman]

hey spacecow,

This looks very interesting.

I will be looking for it to hit the appStore.

Best of luck.
:)

[raps27]

any update, keep looking in app store no luck. Cant wait for release:D

[spacecowgoesmoo]

Nothing's happened yet... It still says 'O Pending Contract' in the online dev center, it's been on that stage since..last Friday, I think. Maybe it'll come out now that Line Rider has already? XD

[dudehuge]

Nothing's happened yet... It still says 'O Pending Contract' in the online dev center, it's been on that stage since..last Friday, I think. Maybe it'll come out now that Line Rider has already? XD

It takes 1.5 - 2 weeks at the least based on posts of other devs here.

[Suneun]

Looks a bit like Touch n Go on the ds. The similarities: side scrolling, avoid obstacles, draw additional terrain (clouds in Touch n Go). The differences: Touch n Go had a constant scroll through the game, and let you shoot from Yoshi. If you wanted, you could probably take it slightly more toward that style in the future, or keep what you have now. What might make it more "puzzly" is if you have to pick up certain things in the level so you can't willy-nilly use lines everywhere b/c they'd block you on the way out. But maybe you already have that, just not in the youtube clip.

Great to see free cute apps though!

[raps27]

when is it coming out, its been in like the review process for weeks

[spacecowgoesmoo]

It takes 1.5 - 2 weeks at the least based on posts of other devs here.

= Friday? :confused:

[raps27]

I'll be chekin daily

[networkman]

spacecow,

I don't think anyone asked this question yet, "How much ?" will it be in the appStore.

;)

[Mr. Charley]

spacecow,

I don't think anyone asked this question yet, "How much ?" will it be in the appStore.

;)

No one's asked it because Spacecow said on the first post that it's 100% free! ;)

[raps27]

any new info, all the big games were released so maybe

[moopf]

Definitely going to keep my eye open for this when it hits the store. Looks like a really neat idea and I dig the finger drawn graphics that go along with it.

[networkman]

No one's asked it because Spacecow said on the first post that it's 100% free! ;)


WELL, that's just too GOOD to believe!

Great news.

Someone please post when you see it up and running!

-Bill :eek:

[raps27]

ill post a link if i do ever see it

[raps27]

uugh! I want this hurry up Apple!!!!:mad::mad::mad:

[raps27]

hopefully tonight

[raps27]

release already apple:mad::mad:

[ReformatPlanet]

This looks great, love the art style. Always enjoy games like this, really looking forward to it.

[dudehuge]

release already apple:mad::mad:

Haha raps! Be Patient :P

[bovinedragon]

Sorry it is taking so long. Just for the record, it was submitted to apple 8/27, got the accepted review email 9/3, and has been stuck at contract setup since then. So its been over two weeks for contract so far.... will hopefully be released in few days?

When it comes out, please post what you think of it! suggestions/comments/concerns appreciated!

[raps27]

cant u like contact apple to see whats up

[spacecowgoesmoo]

XD, I see you found my thread Kevin...hope you don't mind, I got kinda bored waiting for release. We got 3600 views here now, woo!

[raps27]

possibly this week LOL:)

[raps27]

still waiting, will post a link as soon as it comes available

[mek]

TRACE HAS BEEN RELEASED>>>>>GET IT HERE
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im just kidding

actually i keep checking this forum to see when it is released...

[networkman]

The App is NOT released. What a tease!
I ran to my iphone to download and then scrolled down on your post.
to READ.... NOT YET!!!

Grrrr.
Got me. But it's NOT April 1st!

Bill.

[bovinedragon]

lol mek, you almost got me too

They really need to hire more people to get these apps through faster... If it doesn't come out in a few days ill try to contact apple....

The good news at least is that our next game is pretty far along; will make a thread for it in a week or two. =D

[break5]

lol mek, you almost got me too

They really need to hire more people to get these apps through faster... If it doesn't come out in a few days ill try to contact apple....

The good news at least is that our next game is pretty far along; will make a thread for it in a week or two. =D

is it like trace or is it completely different?

[bovinedragon]

is it like trace or is it completely different?

Its a different game, Ill post more about it later.

[bovinedragon]

I have an update to the situation. I contacted apple, and they said that contract setup currently takes 4 weeks to process. Having submitted it on 9/27, four weeks will be tomorrow. Just a few more days hopefully.

[raps27]

I have an update to the situation. I contacted apple, and they said that contract setup currently takes 4 weeks to process. Having submitted it on 9/27, four weeks will be tomorrow. Just a few more days hopefully.

Hopefully ur right

[NotYou]

I have an update to the situation. I contacted apple, and they said that contract setup currently takes 4 weeks to process. Having submitted it on 9/27, four weeks will be tomorrow. Just a few more days hopefully.

You mean 8/27?

BTW I'm really looking forward to it.

[vandy1997]

Any trace of Trace? :)

[raps27]

Any trace of Trace? :)

lol. Hopefully tonight

[raps27]

any update on release, its been in that contract stage for like 5 weeks

[bovinedragon]

You mean 8/27?

Yeah, I meant 8/27

any update on release, its been in that contract stage for like 5 weeks

I sent another email to apple's finance department, have not replied yet. Its pretty much out of my hands, ill post whenever I get more information.

[dudehuge]

any update on release, its been in that contract stage for like 5 weeks

Wow, it's been almost a month. I guess Apple have a higher priority on paid Apps.

[networkman]

<rant on>
WE WANT TRACE !
WE WANT TRACE !
WE WANT TRACE !
<rant off>
:eek:

[raps27]

same here. its been almost 6 weeks

[spacecowgoesmoo]

Hey, at least this'll make the next games' release come sooner after Trace, right? :)

[raps27]

what is the nxt game? will it cost money?

[raps27]

any update??

[bovinedragon]

Sent yet another email to apple, still no response... Thanks for the continued enthusiasm, it will come out eventually.........................

As for the next game, ill post about it soon. Will be a paid app, and planning to make a Lite version.

[dudehuge]

LOL! Apple hurry up for the sake of raps27.

[smgschwind]

So have we given up on this game now? I'm still waiting to play it, but it feels like Apple is never going to release it.

[spacecowgoesmoo]

It's karma because the game will be awesome! :D

[raps27]

any update??? I thinks its been already 6 weeks

[Selina]

Does this app actually exist?!!:p

[Fubit86]

Does this app actually exist?!!:p

It has been so long I'm actually considering the fact that this is a hoax and that the developer never intended to even put this on the app store.

[mek]

its not out yet,? thats funny cause they released Trace II: the sequel

[raps27]

its not out yet,? thats funny cause they released Trace II: the sequel

is that photoshop or is that real

[raps27]

is that photoshop or is that real

srry, its photoshop most likely

[NotYou]

It has been so long I'm actually considering the fact that this is a hoax and that the developer never intended to even put this on the app store.

That would be brilliant.

[mek]

2 second paint.exe jawb actually...

i wish i had those mad skillz in photoshop

im just getting antzy over this release...as are all of you...

"trace 3: Trace it up" though is tough, i can't get past level two

anyone heard when "trace 4: out the door" is being released?


edit: 8,644 views...not to shabby

[wilson]

lol about 5 000 of them is raps ..

[raps27]

lol about 5 000 of them is raps ..

im going 4 a record lol

[mek]

lol about 5 000 of them is raps ..

rotflmao

thats too funny

[spacecowgoesmoo]

Wow, this is really fun to read :P Trace II FTW! I like the scribblyness of the II, makes it look to me like its some kinda violent FPS cash in :D

Anyway, proof of real-ness:
- The entire soundtrack, seven 3 minute tracks, is and has always been up on my website, www.spacecowmusic.com. I'm still a newb so I could not do something like this for a joke XD

[dudehuge]

lol about 5 000 of them is raps ..

HAHA So true.

[boardopboy]

I'm still a newb so I could not do something like this for a joke XD

It'd be one helluva way to make an entrance though!

Hoax or not (doubt it), that music you linked to is very nice. Makes me anticipate the game more now.

[spacecowgoesmoo]

(Sorry to almost double post)

Song #1 from our next game is now on the website! It'll actually be used midgame somewhere, since it sounds too much like Trace and I'm hoping to make this next game sound a little different.

[networkman]

Why not release trace again and call it "trace zero." Maybe it would come out earlier than "trace".


Any idea what happened to the release of your game?

[vandy1997]

They need to call it Without a Trace at this point. Just don't call it Podcaster or Pull My Finger, or Apple will reject it outright!

[Mr. Charley]

Why not release trace again and call it "trace zero." Maybe it would come out earlier than "trace".


Any idea what happened to the release of your game?

Now that's an interesting idea and expirement. Could you imagine if it got released sooner than the "original trace"? What a joke that would be.
I'm starting to wonder if Apple is holding off on releasing it until Rolando so that Trace doesn't take all it's steam away....

[bovinedragon]

I'm starting to wonder if Apple is holding off on releasing it until Rolando so that Trace doesn't take all it's steam away....

I hope not, since our next game is a lot more like rolando o.0

[break5]

I hope not, since our next game is a lot more like rolando o.0

really? can't wait

[mek]

really? can't wait

how does Raps feel about this? haha

sawry to pick on ya Raps, your a good guy

If Trace Does Come out, by the end of this year, which it will....will there be an enhanced version that adds more levels, more features, and such...cause i'd be willing to buy an expansion pack of a Trace+ version

[bovinedragon]

If Trace Does Come out, by the end of this year, which it will....will there be an enhanced version that adds more levels, more features, and such...cause i'd be willing to buy an expansion pack of a Trace+ version

End of year... maybe... Keeping my fingers crossed for a release this week...

Yeah we thought about making an paid version, but I wanted to wait until we got some feedback on Trace first. It looks like people are interested, so look forward to an enhanced version in the future! Probably not until the end of the year though, need another month or so to finish the game I'm currently working on.

[sirisaacx]

End of year... maybe... Keeping my fingers crossed for a release this week...

Yeah we thought about making an paid version, but I wanted to wait until we got some feedback on Trace first. It looks like people are interested, so look forward to an enhanced version in the future! Probably not until the end of the year though, need another month or so to finish the game I'm currently working on.

And then another three months before apple approves trace+ :P

[vaelsh]

Apple has issues getting the awesome apps that we've all been waiting for, to the App Store. It shouldn't take this long to get it set up and placed in the store. I love the game look and idea and I hope that there is Trace+, because it would be awesome!!!

[break5]

three months for trace, three more for trace+

and of course 3 more for the other one you're working on

[dudehuge]

Raps must be sh!tt!n bricks. :P

[vandy1997]

I can't believe that this app is not out yet. iPhysics Lite has been approved, so I can't see what Apple is waiting for! The person who is reviewing this app must have gone on vacation!

[spacecowgoesmoo]

Passing review only took a week, it's the free contract that's stalling everything. So it should be faster next time ...>.>

[vandy1997]

I see Trace!!

Link: http://appshopper.com/link/trace

[crunc]

It's in iTunes, but so far isn't showing up in the AppStore (on iPod).

[Stahl]

w00t i got it installed, about to check it out now.

[BATTLE BORN]

it's on the mobile app store if you search for Calderone.
downloading now

[davidovich]

Love it - Exactly what it claimed to be. Thanks Kevin.

[spacecowgoesmoo]

Just to clarify the main page story - This is not by Spacecowmusic, that's just my page acting as a temporary host because Kevin doesn't have a site yet.

[VeganTnT]

it's on the mobile app store if you search for Calderone.
downloading now

It also comes up if you search for "Kevin" hahaha

downloading now!

[crunc]

"Calderone" worked. Thanks - downloading now....

[crunc]

Played it a short time. So far looks like it will be fun, but is anyone else finding that the jump button isn't always responsive? I'm sure I'm hitting it, but sometimes it doesn't work if I press it while I'm moving. I find it more reliable if I jump, then move.

[bovinedragon]

Its finally out !

Played it a short time. So far looks like it will be fun, but is anyone else finding that the jump button isn't always responsive? I'm sure I'm hitting it, but sometimes it doesn't work if I press it while I'm moving. I find it more reliable if I jump, then move.

Yes, there is a glitch that sometimes prevents you from jumping if you are walking down a steep hill, this will be the first thing I fix in version 1.1.

Please post anything else that you find, like glitches or suggestions, so I can fix them in an update.

Thanks for all of your support guys, enjoy Trace!

[spacecowgoesmoo]

Also, if you press jump and then move while in the air, you can get around this, since there's free movement while you're airborne. There's only 2 levels where downhill jumping is necessary, I think, so it's not too bad.

PS - High Score: 100%, 29m:51:68, good luck!

[VeganTnT]

Like crunc said I'm noticing the jump button giving me problems

Usually when I'm standing still and want to jump forward rather than up. It could just be an issue with recognizing multiple input at the same time.

When making two inclines you have to restart the level because you cant pass through.

Say I make an incline going up, I reach the top then make an incline in the opposite direction. It makes this shape >. If I happen to die I have to restart the level because once you get the point you can't jump through the other line to continue.

Not a big issue though.

I'm really loving this game

[BATTLE BORN]

This is great! I really like it so far.

at first I thought the "back" and "retry" buttons were kinda buggy, but I've found that double tapping them is the ticket!
which makes perfect sense so that you don't accidentally hit those during play.

[bovinedragon]

When making two inclines you have to restart the level because you cant pass through.

Say I make an incline going up, I reach the top then make an incline in the opposite direction. It makes this shape >. If I happen to die I have to restart the level because once you get the point you can't jump through the other line to continue.


If you leave a little space between your inclines (like make the second one a little higher so they do not connect), you would be able to fit between them so you can use them again after you die. The screen is too small to really totally avoid this kind of thing, so that's why there is a restart button.

And another note: hitting the restart button will reset the level timer, so if you are going for a highscore, you don't have to go back through the level select screen.


at first I thought the "back" and "retry" buttons were kinda buggy, but I've found that double tapping them is the ticket!
which makes perfect sense so that you don't accidentally hit those during play.

Yeah, I was hoping people would be able to figure out the double tap without any explanation. I may add that instruction to one of the first levels.

[wastedyuthe]

If you leave a little space between your inclines (like make the second one a little higher so they do not connect), you would be able to fit between them so you can use them again after you die. The screen is too small to really totally avoid this kind of thing, so that's why there is a restart button.

I was hoping people would be able to figure out the double tap without any explanation. I may add that instruction to one of the first levels.

Hi Bovinedragon. I love your app. Superb. But I too thought there was a problem with the reset button not working, and said so in my initial iTunes review (have changed since finding out it needs a double tap). You really need to tell people about this.
Regarding previously drawn platforms you can't get on once you die- I often find resetting to be a pain in the bum when all I want to do is remove a small section of what I have drawn. This is also the case when perhaps the player draws the platform a little too long or too steep, and just wants to remove a little off the end. What about having a toggle button for draw/erase?

[bovinedragon]

Regarding previously drawn platforms you can't get on once you die- I often find resetting to be a pain in the bum when all I want to do is remove a small section of what I have drawn. This is also the case when perhaps the player draws the platform a little too long or too steep, and just wants to remove a little off the end. What about having a toggle button for draw/erase?

Thank you for your feedback

Yeah I agree, I will put that feature into version 1.1.

So far this is what I have heard people suggest for 1.1:
-Line Eraser
-Mute button
-Fix jumping glitch
-Double Tap button explanation
-remake Person/HUD

Has anyone found some of the levels too impossible? Especially some of the space levels.

[wastedyuthe]

Has anyone found some of the levels too impossible? Especially some of the space levels.

I haven't got that far yet, but I had a real problem with level 60, the last Plant level. I am sure it was just luck that I finally managed it.

[spacecowgoesmoo]

Has anyone found some of the levels too impossible? Especially some of the space levels.

Hey, they're not impossible, I just wanted there to be a good endgame for all the pro gamers out there XD

[boardopboy]

I love this game, but...


Has anyone found some of the levels too impossible? Especially some of the space levels.

Dude... the Flame levels are INSANE! 96 is kicking my a$$! This, of course, is why I am loving it!

Can't wait to get to Space!

So crazy, this game! Hands down the best game I have on my iPod. Thank you so much!

BTW: The sound track is perfect!

[dudehuge]

OMG! This is raps' best day EVER!

[wastedyuthe]

To Bovinedragon
I deleted a post I'd entered earlier as I was getting stuck on some of the stages in the Chalk area. I was also stuck on one or two in the Fire area. But I have since overcome the challenges.
What I am writing about is I am getting through the areas one after the other as they are listed on the map/area select screen. I started with Paint, then Plant, Chalk, Fire, and then Water. However, I found Water to be VERY easy in contrast to Fire and Chalk. This is due, as you are aware, to the fact that the stages in the Water area are numbered 21-40. So it is in fact, the second area that the player should go to after Paint. On the area select screen this isn't obvious at all. I think the area select screen should not only make it more obvious as to the proper order to play them in (in order of difficulty) but also to mark the areas that have been completed.
Not only that, but when you are in a stage and you press the Back button, it should return you to the stage select screen of that area rather than take you back to the area select screen.
I am liking it otherwise- challenging, but fun.

[bovinedragon]

What I am writing about is I am getting through the areas one after the other as they are listed on the map/area select screen. I started with Paint, then Plant, Chalk, Fire, and then Water. However, I found Water to be VERY easy in contrast to Fire and Chalk. This is due, as you are aware, to the fact that the stages in the Water area are numbered 21-40. So it is in fact, the second area that the player should go to after Paint. On the area select screen this isn't obvious at all. I think the area select screen should not only make it more obvious as to the proper order to play them in (in order of difficulty) but also to mark the areas that have been completed.


The thing is that I drew the world select screen before we knew what the order of the worlds was going to be, and I really like how it looked so I decided to leave it even though It was kind of out of order.

However I will add a star or something to show what worlds you have completed.


Not only that, but when you are in a stage and you press the Back button, it should return you to the stage select screen of that area rather than take you back to the area select screen.
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Good idea, I don't know why I made it like that, I will change that in the next update.

Thanks for your feedback

[wastedyuthe]

You're welcome. Yes, a star to say you have completed an area will work well with the style of the graphics.
I have had another idea regarding playing the areas in the order of difficulty. How about the first time you complete the final stage of an area it automatically moves you to the next area? This way the game guides you to play in the order of difficulty, but still gives you the option to return to the area select screen if you want to play in an alternative order. Or what about a number next to each area on the area select screen?
What do you think?

The game is turning into one of my favourite apps, but I do get a little frustrated sometimes when objects you are supposed to dodge move a bit too quickly (like the alien ships in the Space area for example), making you rely more on luck than on skill/strategy. Love it otherwise.

[mr. nug]

The music, mood and feel of the game are amazing for a game that is free. I am very impressed with Trace. Thanks to the devs for producing something with such creativity. I will buy anything else they put in the app store. I can't put this thing down.

[wastedyuthe]

The music, mood and feel of the game are amazing for a game that is free. I am very impressed with Trace. Thanks to the devs for producing something with such creativity. I will buy anything else they put in the app store. I can't put this thing down.

I agree. I have Just completed all the stages- 79:05 on the clock. Pretty rubbish time, but I'm just happy that I managed to get passed some of the trickier stages (there are quite a few)!

[marx102]

Have been totally hooked on this game for two days now.

[belal.rawi]

this is the best shit on the app store

classic game with simple game play, design, and graphics but at the same time addicting and challenging.

shoulda charged for this game man cause ppl would pay for this and you coulda made some money

already logged on over a a few hours on the game

downloaded this as soon as it came out, had to search kevin to get it cause when you searched trace it still wasnt up

first review too

bad ass game, perfect music, developer did excellent job

[mek]

I agree. I have Just completed all the stages- 79:05 on the clock. Pretty rubbish time, but I'm just happy that I managed to get passed some of the trickier stages (there are quite a few)!

ive been trying to complete it without drawing too many lines
it provides a different feel to the game...or at least a different strategy
you can almost do it, because of some collision errors

that could almost be another angle to the game, the first is to complete it with the shortest time, and then another would be, if you could some how track the amount of lines, in some sort of percentage or whatnot, to complete it with the least amount of drawing

anyway, the game is fun...looking forward to trace+

you know what else would blow my mind, and it may take a different approach to programming, but Trace3d
where you can hit or hold down a button, and it changes the angle so you trace around in a 3d cube environment...so standard view is the 2d way as it is now, hold down the button, and it changes to a 3d view, where you can mvoe on the z axis and draw on the z axis...

it was done on a 2d scroller recently, i forget the name, it was mentioned on this forum a month or so ago, and it is absoultly amazing

[wastedyuthe]

you know what else would blow my mind, and it may take a different approach to programming, but Trace3d
where you can hit or hold down a button, and it changes the angle so you trace around in a 3d cube environment...so standard view is the 2d way as it is now, hold down the button, and it changes to a 3d view, where you can mvoe on the z axis and draw on the z axis...

it was done on a 2d scroller recently, i forget the name, it was mentioned on this forum a month or so ago, and it is absoultly amazing

That sounds like Paper Mario on the Wii, where you can change to 3D to help navigate obstacles. To be honest though, I like the simple approach this game has the best. Try to do too much with it and it may get complicated and confusing.

[bovinedragon]

I have had another idea regarding playing the areas in the order of difficulty. How about the first time you complete the final stage of an area it automatically moves you to the next area? This way the game guides you to play in the order of difficulty, but still gives you the option to return to the area select screen if you want to play in an alternative order. Or what about a number next to each area on the area select screen?
What do you think?

My thought was that once you finish a world, It would take you back to that world's level select screen so you could see your now completed high score time for that world.

I think having a number next to each world name would be the best solution

ive been trying to complete it without drawing too many lines
it provides a different feel to the game...or at least a different strategy
you can almost do it, because of some collision errors

that could almost be another angle to the game, the first is to complete it with the shortest time, and then another would be, if you could some how track the amount of lines, in some sort of percentage or whatnot, to complete it with the least amount of drawing


I had planned to have a few more game modes, such as least amount of lines, but they didn't make it into the game. This will probably be in Trace+.

That sounds like Paper Mario on the Wii, where you can change to 3D to help navigate obstacles. To be honest though, I like the simple approach this game has the best. Try to do too much with it and it may get complicated and confusing.

Yeah does sound like Super Paper Mario. I own that game, and I didn't really like it. It had a few good puzzles, but was mostly just gimmicky. If Nintendo cant pull it off, i doubt i can.

[ravenvii]

Downloaded the game yesterday. I am very impressed! The graphics match the game so perfectly!

I agree with the above that the world selection screen is confusion. Adding a number next to each name, and a star next to each completed world, will make it much better.

I also suggest you add an options screen. Or at least a screen where you can reset game data.

I also have another suggestion. Make the movement buttons a bit bigger, and maybe a bit more round? I often find myself missing the buttons with my thumbs when I'm not looking. It's annoying.

Otherwise, amazing work!

[NotYou]

I also have another suggestion. Make the movement buttons a bit bigger, and maybe a bit more round? I often find myself missing the buttons with my thumbs when I'm not looking. It's annoying.

Otherwise, amazing work!

That'd be my only suggestion. I find it hard to hit the buttons a lot of times. I'm sure it's an easy fix.

[Fubit86]

OMG!!!!!

I'm stuck on #68 in the Chalk area (Where the hell do you GO!?!?!) and #96 on the Fire area, which seems like it just takes a whole lot of luck.

Anyone know how to beat 68 though?

[CloneWars]

For a guy with huge finger like me the left and right buttons seems extremely small to me, but im getting through it :) Awesome app

[wastedyuthe]

OMG!!!!!

I'm stuck on #68 in the Chalk area (Where the hell do you GO!?!?!) and #96 on the Fire area, which seems like it just takes a whole lot of luck.

Anyone know how to beat 68 though?

Yes, this took me a while too. Basically, with a few of these chalk levels, the answer is staring at you. All I'll say is calculate the answer to the sums.

[Fubit86]

LOL I just got it after i made my comment. The Chalk level where it says MO_ and you go through the "o" (Moo) made me realize that I had to find the number in that line and go through it.

Now I;ve beaten everything except level 96 and 97 of the fire world, which takes luck more than anything else!

[wastedyuthe]

LOL I just got it after i made my comment. The Chalk level where it says MO_ and you go through the "o" (Moo) made me realize that I had to find the number in that line and go through it.

Now I;ve beaten everything except level 96 and 97 of the fire world, which takes luck more than anything else!

For 96, I just placed loads of small platforms all over the screen to give me plenty of options if I needed to drop down or jump above the flames. I don't know if that's the best way to complete that stage, but that's the way I did it.
97 is definitely all in the timing and where you place your platforms.

[CloneWars]

I need help on sixty ive beaten everything else but that with lots of luck. any ideas?

[Fubit86]

After staring at the screen for about 5 minutes straight, I realized that it looped :). Then I just took a screenshot, and in my head figured out a path.

I'm brilliant.

Now I am stuck on the last plant level... AND THEN I'M DONE!!! Kevin Calderone - Amazing app. Simply amazing. I would have paid 5 - 10 dollars for this app if it had some more level packs or something.

My only suggestion would be to change the red stick guy to a ball or something...less clunky (Lol)

And to CloneWars, I'm stuck on 60 too :)

[spacecowgoesmoo]

So is anyone close to 29:51:68 yet?

Edit: ...wait, so is Flame harder than Space? lol...

[Justinm59]

Not sure if it has been brought up yet but have you thought of making the little red line a little person or something instead? I love the art work through the game and I feel it would add so much if you had a actual character to control. Even if it didn't have any animations it would be a great add. Its an amazing game either way.

[bovinedragon]

So is anyone close to 29:51:68 yet?


Actually, the current high score now is 19:56:80 by David Palley.

Not sure if it has been brought up yet but have you thought of making the little red line a little person or something instead? I love the art work through the game and I feel it would add so much if you had a actual character to control. Even if it didn't have any animations it would be a great add. Its an amazing game either way.

I am making the red stick into a red stick-figure in version 1.1. He will be animated and will dance :)

I need help on sixty ive beaten everything else but that with lots of luck. any ideas?

I usually go between the 2nd and 3rd from the left, follow the middle one around, and jump onto top platform from its right side. Ive also done it by going up the left side of screen. Good luck!

[wastedyuthe]

I usually go between the 2nd and 3rd from the left, follow the middle one around, and jump onto top platform from its right side. Ive also done it by going up the left side of screen. Good luck!

My way is similar. I draw a platform straight through like this-

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l125/wastedyuthe/IMG_0001.png

and usually, with good timing, can jump straight onto the top platform from the left.

[CloneWars]

YESSSSSS i beat it!!
Now i just have to cut down on my time it did take me 1.47 :P

[bovinedragon]

Update! Trace version 1.1 has been submitted to Apple. I tried to include all of the suggestions that I heard. Should be out in about a week. Thanks for all of your feedback!

Whats new to version 1.1

-Line Eraser
-Play Your Own Music
-Improved Person
-Improved HUD
-Bug Fixes
-Mute Button
-Improved World Select Screen

[Coral]

That looks great. I hope this update is approved faster than the initial submission.

[wastedyuthe]

Looks great Bovinedragon. Looking forward to it. Thanks for listening to the suggestions. I like the little man now instead of the stick.

[dudehuge]

Bovine you're kool. :) (I spelled it with a K for extra cooooooolnessssss)

[wastedyuthe]

Update! Trace version 1.1 has been submitted to Apple. I tried to include all of the suggestions that I heard. Should be out in about a week. Thanks for all of your feedback!

Whats new to version 1.1

-Line Eraser
-Play Your Own Music
-Improved Person
-Improved HUD
-Bug Fixes
-Mute Button
-Improved World Select Screen

New version out TODAY! It's great. All the new functions are well done. I particularly like the new red man instead of the stick. I think he's hilarious! I love his little hands sticking up in the air when he's jumping, haha!
One thing though BD, I suggested the Back button (when playing a stage) should take you back to the stage select screen rather than the world select screen (which you agreed on!). However, this hasn't been implemented in the new version. Did you forget or change your mind?

[bovinedragon]

New version out TODAY! It's great. All the new functions are well done. I particularly like the new red man instead of the stick. I think he's hilarious! I love his little hands sticking up in the air when he's jumping, haha!
One thing though BD, I suggested the Back button (when playing a stage) should take you back to the stage select screen rather than the world select screen (which you agreed on!). However, this hasn't been implemented in the new version. Did you forget or change your mind?

Omg I completely forgot about that... Sorry will fix that.in version 1.2.

Only took them two days to approve update, looks like they got their act together.

Also I am always looking for suggestions so if anyone has any other ideas/complaints please post!

[Fubit86]

Omg I completely forgot about that... Sorry will fix that.in version 1.2.

Only took them two days to approve update, looks like they got their act together.

Also I am always looking for suggestions so if anyone has any other ideas/complaints please post!

Any hopes of extra level packs? Or will we just need to wait until Trace+?

Either way though, amazing app. My favorite app so far, besides monkey ball and motionx poker

[spacecowgoesmoo]

Any hopes of extra level packs? Or will we just need to wait until Trace+?

There's a new song on my webpage called 'Cloud' you might want to look at..:)

[bovinedragon]

Any hopes of extra level packs? Or will we just need to wait until Trace+?

Either way though, amazing app. My favorite app so far, besides monkey ball and motionx poker

I don't plan on making any more levels for this version of trace, your just going to have to wait until trace 2.

The one more thing that I do plan to add to his version of trace, as well as all of my games from now on, is online high scores. This won't be for a little while tho, I have not even bought a website yet, maybe in a month or so.

[wastedyuthe]

The one more thing that I do plan to add to his version of trace, as well as all of my games from now on, is online high scores.

The one more thing?
Don't forget about the Back button returning the player to the Stage select screen again! :p

[bovinedragon]

The one more thing?
Don't forget about the Back button returning the player to the Stage select screen again! :p

LOL yes and that too. Thanks for reminding me :D

[different]

I'd like to point out that Trace goes against every landscape game in that it requires a clockwise rotation instead of counter clockwise, which feels very unnatural given that all other apps have it so that the home button is on the right (rather than on the left as you have it).

It's a minor point, but it does feel counter intuitive. In fact I keep orientating it like I would any other landscape game, which of course to Trace is upside down... ;)

Game plays very nicely otherwise. Good job.

[Oliver]

There are also several other games, which rotate in this direction and I prefer this direction, because I don't hide the speaker with my fingers.

But overall it would be better, if the games would let us choose the direction or rotate automatically, like Apple does with the movie player.

[bongyjoe]

I downloaded this app yesterday, it's fantastic! I've managed all but level 96 though, can anyone offer any help please?

[wastedyuthe]

I downloaded this app yesterday, it's fantastic! I've managed all but level 96 though, can anyone offer any help please?

I don't know about anyone else, but I found the easiest way is to plaster small platforms all over the screen like this...
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l125/wastedyuthe/IMG_0001-7.png
This way, while you are making your way across the screen, you have given yourself plenty of options if you need to climb higher to jump over the flames or drop to a lower platform to duck under them.