Universal Commander Pixman (by One Minute Games)

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  1. OneMinuteGames

    OneMinuteGames Well-Known Member

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    Well, me too :D

    I want to finish my "secret action-arcade puzzle game" first, then CP2 ;) This secret project is still in quite first stages, but it shouldn't take more than 2-3 months. Then some first screenshots for CP2 should appear ;)
     
  2. ninjackid

    ninjackid Well-Known Member

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    "secret action-arcade puzzle game", hey? Hmmm... I like the sound of that!
     
  3. OneMinuteGames

    OneMinuteGames Well-Known Member

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    I've hope that you will like it after finish ;)

    More details around Christmas I think... I'll create an "upcoming" thread on TA forums, but not just yet. I still have it mainly in my head, not in code ;)
     
  4. OneMinuteGames

    OneMinuteGames Well-Known Member

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    1.2.0 update was released but unfortunately it is broken. I removed Commander Pixman from the AppStore until this issue will be fixed ( Yes, it is THAT bad! ) I hope nobody updates it ( I've noticed that just minutes after update goes live... )

    And one more thing: Apple review team - where were you!!!! This bug simply prevents from playing game, so I don't know how such thing could be approved ;)

    If someone accidentally update the game - unfortunately this will broke your progress. After new update, you should reinstall the game :( Great apologizes for such inconvenience. But one more time - there is chance that nobody updates it...
     
  5. syntheticvoid

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    when you bring the game back, will we need to re-purchase it?

    Flip Riders devs ended up doing this - pulled the game because of 'bugs' then brought it back, but made it a completely different game, so the version everyone bought is no longer being supported...

    Just hoping the same thing isn't going to happen here.
     
  6. ninjackid

    ninjackid Well-Known Member

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    Well, dang... That really sucks... I dont think I updated (but seeing as I can still play the game, guess i didn't :p) but yeah wow, that's a big bummer. And like syntheticvoid, hope we don't have to re-purchase it... But hope everything goes well!'
     
  7. OneMinuteGames

    OneMinuteGames Well-Known Member

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    No no, this will be the same app, no repurchase at all! Never!

    I'm not EA with Tetris or PopCap with Bejeweled ;)

    Sorry for inconvenience, but it will affect only potential new players, no effect for those who already own it.
     
  8. ninjackid

    ninjackid Well-Known Member

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    Great! :D Thanks, and best of luck!
     
  9. OneMinuteGames

    OneMinuteGames Well-Known Member

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    I've just figure out that 82 people downloaded Commander Pixman broken update yesterday... God I hope they won't post one-star reviews :/
     
  10. DodgerBlue016

    DodgerBlue016 Well-Known Member

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    Well, if you pulled it, and it's not on the app store, how can they write a review at all? ;)
     
  11. OneMinuteGames

    OneMinuteGames Well-Known Member

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    Maybe they was angry right after the update when game was still on the AppStore ;)

    I've investigated it further and it seems that update over older game should work ( but without extra levels ) But newly downloaded game will be useless. Anyone could confirm ?

    I've requested "expedited review" from AppStore review team, so I've hope that hotfix will be available even today so I could restore game to the AppStore...
     
  12. lena

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    I don't know if this helps, but I always find it extremely helpful if the developer puts an e-mailaddress in the appstore description, and mentions that they will provide support. I have given a few 1 star reviews lately, but that was always after a severe bug and a developer that either did not respond or did not provide any means to reach them. If you make it easy to contact you, people are less likely to be angry, I really think.

    If there are 1-star reviews I would make it clear in the description that that was a severe bug that was fixed. Then, presumably, the five star reviews would counteract the negative ones. I for one will make sure to update my five star review once the update is out!

    And I share your Apple review process frustration/surprise. I have wondered this before with other games. How can a game be "in review" for almost a week, and then be approved when it doesn't even start?!
     
  13. OneMinuteGames

    OneMinuteGames Well-Known Member

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    lena: I hope you get my response ?

    Fortunately they positevely review my request for expedite review, so i hope game will reappear on the AppStore very soon!
     
  14. lena

    lena Well-Known Member

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    Don't worry, I won't 1 star Commander Pixman :) I got your reply that you got my files, yes. And I know how to reach you if I have any problems. But I'm not sure if an average Appstore customer does that too. I'm always very happy if devs make it easy to contact them and are pro-active about solving problems.

    Can't wait for the update, happy to hear it will be there soon!
     
  15. OneMinuteGames

    OneMinuteGames Well-Known Member

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    Well, there is simple contact form on my website, which is linked from Commander Pixman AppStore page*, so I think everyone could get me in case of any problems ;)

    * - of course when Commander Pixman will reappear on the AppStore ;)
     
  16. OneMinuteGames

    OneMinuteGames Well-Known Member

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    Commander Pixman fixed update is 1.2 finally released, and game is again available on the AppStore!

    What's new:
    + Fixed possible 'static' monsters on replays.
    + Improved collisions.
    + Improved Game Center logging.
    + Game timer is stopped until you move, enabled by default.
    + "SKIP" level button added! If you really try without effort and simply want to go further!
    + 10 NEW LEVELS in "First Blood" pack. Whooping 135 levels total!

    Along with earlier features from 1.1.0 update:
    + Game Center support! With leaderboards and achievements.
    + Scoring system! Get to the leaderboards from the beginning! Score for stars, badges and best times!
    + 45 NEW LEVELS and 5 NEW MISSIONS
    + Including new pack of levels: "First Blood"

    Enjoy! And tell me what you think :)
     
  17. ninjackid

    ninjackid Well-Known Member

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    Awesome! Glad to see it's fixed!
     
  18. OneMinuteGames

    OneMinuteGames Well-Known Member

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    Yes... I'm happy too.

    Ideas for next update?

    Mine are: jetpack particles, 3-5 really hardcore missions, some beginnings of ipad support.

    What do you think guys?
     
  19. pixlepix

    pixlepix Well-Known Member

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    Would a level editor be feasible?
     
  20. OneMinuteGames

    OneMinuteGames Well-Known Member

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    It could be a lot of work unfortunately... But for Pixman 2, who knows.

    I could also post instructions how to create levels for those who really want to help me ;)
     

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