Universal The Little Crane That Could (by Abraham Stolk)

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  1. bram

    bram Well-Known Member

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    4.0.1 released

    4.0.1 was just released.
    In the 4.x series, support has been added for user designed levels.
    See the thread on the Little Crane World Editor for more information:
    http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=128715
    User designed levels are stored in iCloud.
     
  2. drelbs

    drelbs Well-Known Member

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    Keep up the good work, Bram - you (and this game) rock! :D
     
  3. avdhoot1

    avdhoot1 New Member

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    Super awesome game

    Wow. I have been addicted to this game since I got it. It's one of the best games I have ever played. The game play is so smooth I just love it.

    Thanks Bram and keep up the great work. Also another suggesion just like in 'Bike Baron' maybe there was a way people couild create and share the maps they created.

    Would it be too hard?? I have no idea. Just my 2 cents.

    avdhoot limaye
     
  4. bram

    bram Well-Known Member

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    Thanks avdhoot,

    You should already be able to do this:

    Press 'DESIGNS' button in Editor.
    Tap on the blue ⧁ disclosure button of an iCloud stored design.
    Choose 'Share with friend'.

    Your friend should be able to open your design either in editor or in game by clicking on the link in the email that was sent by the editor app.

    Bram
     
  5. bram

    bram Well-Known Member

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    Free DLC

    Hello Little Crane gamers!

    In the forum thread for 'Little Crane World Editor' I posted some free DLC.
    A level I made with the editor: 'Walled Garden':

    http://forums.toucharcade.com/showpost.php?p=2272455&postcount=41

    Now, it should just work if you have iCloud enabled and the game installed.
    You should not require a copy of the Editor to play it.
    That being said, I've mostly tested opening shared levels in the editor, not so much directly in the game. Let me know if it does or does not work for you.

    Lastly: shared iCloud documents expire after 21 days. If you download it before then, it will remain on your own iCloud storage until you delete it.

    Bram
     
  6. bram

    bram Well-Known Member

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    V4.2 coming soon

    I'm finishing up version 4.2 of the little crane that could.
    It should be in the app store soon.
    It will bring a new (free) level, and some other improvements.
     
  7. polygonplay

    polygonplay Well-Known Member

    Amazingly addictive! Definitely one of the best games i've played on iOS.
     
  8. drelbs

    drelbs Well-Known Member

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    Very cool!

    You've poured a lot of effort into this one, and it's much appreciated!
     
  9. bram

    bram Well-Known Member

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    V4.3 available

    Version 4.3 is available which fixes user-content loading bug of 4.2.
    If you have purchased the World Editor, you need to run 4.3 of the game.

    In 4.3 you can play the recently introduced level 'PROJECT 02: Lockdown'.
    19,141 players already posted a time on the leader board for this level in the last week. So it seems to be well received. I have my doubts about the #1 ranking player with a time of 12.68 seconds. How the hell is that possible? I need almost a minute for that.

    Bram
     
  10. bram

    bram Well-Known Member

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    4.4 coming soon

    V4.4 submitted for review, should be available soon.

    ✔ Replaced 'demolition level' with a new level 'hazard'.
    ✔ Fixed rare crash bug when reactivating backgrounded app.
    ✔ Make IAP record more persistant so that 'restore purchases' is req'd less often.
     
  11. MidianGTX

    MidianGTX Well-Known Member

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    Never leaving my iPad :)
     
  12. drelbs

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    Ditto. ;)
     
  13. bram

    bram Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for the support guys!
    I think Drelbs has been playing my games since 'little tank' :)

    Anyways... a new 'The Little Crane That Could' is out now.
    V4.4 available in the app store.

    Bram
     
  14. c.ihls

    c.ihls Well-Known Member

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    Unfortunately it's not working after the update today... is a bugfix already on the way?? Cannot wait to continue playing :D
     
  15. bram

    bram Well-Known Member

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    I offer my sincere apologies.

    I have sent a new version to Apple for review.
    I am at the mercy of Apple's review times, which are normally 10 days.
    I have asked for expedited review, which when granted, will take 1 or 2 days.
     
  16. c.ihls

    c.ihls Well-Known Member

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    Wow! Thanks for the quick reply!!

    No problem, I'll be waiting for the update - so I might be able to continue playing on my new iphone 5 :D

    Thank you for creating such an entertaining game :)
     
  17. bram

    bram Well-Known Member

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    Temporarily removed from Sale

    Little Crane for iOS has been temporarily removed from sale on the app store. Once Apple reviews and approves version 4.4.2 which fixes the launch crash, it will return to the store. I have not heard back from the review board yet, and do not know if Apple will grant me an expedited review. Normal app reviews take 10 days or so.

    If you do not want to wait for the update, I can point you to the procedure to get a refund via iTunes.

    I sincerely apologize to all my users.
     
  18. bram

    bram Well-Known Member

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    4.4.2 released

    4.4.2 is now available on the App Store.
    This version fixes the crash on start up.
    My apologies for the inconvenience, but it should work fine again.
     
  19. polimerjones

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    New to Game

    I just found this game a couple days ago and I can't stop playing it. I played that level where you have to finish the train track for over an hour. The train crashed which was a bummer but I'm already giving it another go. This game is amazing! I really hope you are still working on new stuff for it and I have already downloaded the rest of your games. All awesome. TLCTC is my favorite though. I posted in the world builder section the I hope the platforms in the bridge builder level become available and I just want to mention again because that was my favorite level. Continue your great work!
     
  20. 99c_gamer

    99c_gamer Well-Known Member

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    I've got an old version on my ipod. A little nervous to upgrade because of the comments about the music. Is there a way to turn the music off? I like the silence and sounds of the crane it's kind of atmospheric by itself.
     

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