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Rows and columns with any shaking peppers can still be moved around as long as the move results in one or more peppers shakingIn every other level there will be a 'locked' pepper. A row with a locked pepper cannot be moved up or down, likewise, a column with a locked pepper cannot be moved left or right. Score extra points by removing locked peppers. Once satisfied, press the Fire button. Visit www.peppersthegame.com for additional game hints, screenshots, and videos.Yappler-Tags: Game, Puzzle, Entertaining, Match Three Information Seller: Genre:Puzzle, Strategy Release:Apr 03, 2010 Updated:Nov 30, -0001 Version: Size:0.0 TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating: (5) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal swishinj Well-Known Member Aug 3, 2009 1,214 2 0 CEO at Apple Inc. #317 #2 swishinj, Jun 11, 2010 Gamecenter dosent come out till fall ...... RttaM Well-Known Member Jan 12, 2010 3,559 8 0 #3 RttaM, Jun 11, 2010 Either way Game Center is official, and so far it's pretty damn nice. I say +1 For GameCenter crescentia2010 Well-Known Member May 16, 2010 96 0 0 http://www.peppersthegame.com #4 crescentia2010, Jun 11, 2010 This is true, but we have a few other game enhancements we are considering first. OpenFeint has a current following, do you think Apple's GameCenter can overcome that? Dio Well-Known Member Feb 8, 2009 410 2 0 #5 Dio, Jun 11, 2010 Easily Donovan1209 Well-Known Member Jan 28, 2010 3,013 2 38 United States #6 Donovan1209, Jun 11, 2010 I don't know, OpenFeint would be good because you can incorporate that now instead of waiting for GameCenter VeganTnT Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze Jul 19, 2008 4,491 3 0 Freelance Entertainment Analyst Orlando, FL #7 VeganTnT, Jun 11, 2010 Openfeint has already stated that they will become an overlay of GameCenter. They will also help devs with the transition to Gamecenter. So I'd say Openfeint as they have a complete solution (and currently the biggest/best) and it will use as much as Gamecenter as it can B34$T Well-Known Member Aug 10, 2009 1,185 0 0 #8 B34$T, Jun 11, 2010 This. Also I'm glad you are looking to incorporate leaderboards. Basically my only complaint is being resolved . crescentia2010 Well-Known Member May 16, 2010 96 0 0 http://www.peppersthegame.com #9 crescentia2010, Jun 11, 2010 My concern is it would look a little odd to support both, I guess that is always a possibility, but first I need to get the 'Lite' version published. Sales are ok, the game play, graphics, music, and ratings thusfar are great. Hopefully the 'Lite' version can generate some more interest. I have a few enhancement requests from some of our customers we are mulling over, things like power-ups, and more hazards. We also need to support the new OS 4.0 and obviously the iPhone 4. At least Apple is giving me a reason to get the latest toys. Right now I am awaiting approval from Apple on our newest updated. I think it will be received well. I have briefly looked into OpenFeint in the past, but at this time I still need to dig deeper into GameCenter. bmn02102 Well-Known Member May 24, 2010 144 0 0 #10 bmn02102, Jun 11, 2010 Openfeint's director says that it's very likely that both services will coexist without clashing or duplicating functionality, i.e. with the next version of Openfeint adapting so that they fill separate, but related, niches. In any case, there's no reason why you shouldn't support Openfeint for now, and add GameCenter support when it becomes available (with or without dropping Openfeint at that point). crescentia2010 Well-Known Member May 16, 2010 96 0 0 http://www.peppersthegame.com #11 crescentia2010, Jun 11, 2010 Again I briefly looked into OpenFeint, shortly there will be four game variations, do you know if they can support different leader boards for each game variation. This would of course be important to me. There is also quite a bit of skinning work to do, I would like to keep the game as polished as possible. steelfires Well-Known Member Feb 17, 2010 658 0 0 Candy Mountain, Charlie! #12 steelfires, Jun 11, 2010 yes they can. crescentia2010 Well-Known Member May 16, 2010 96 0 0 http://www.peppersthegame.com #13 crescentia2010, Jun 11, 2010 Good to hear. One last question, I have bought many games, a lot with OpenFeint support, personally, I skip through it. If you had to guess, how many people do the same? Maybe it is me, but I just enjoy playing games not necessarily socializing or comparing myself with others. How big is social gaming in your opinion. kcur Well-Known Member Feb 19, 2010 746 0 0 US #14 kcur, Jun 11, 2010 Yeah I pretty much skip them too, it's pretty common. Rblacula Well-Known Member Feb 27, 2010 1,018 0 0 #15 Rblacula, Jun 11, 2010 I ALWAYS join! Anyways, I saw Jason (OF guy) tweet a few months back that in June (aka NOW) he'd release a new OF supporting Game Center! sammysin Well-Known Member Feb 23, 2010 8,375 2 0 Government Official. Swansea, UK #16 sammysin, Jun 11, 2010 Can't wait to have GC as the unified hub for friends/achievements. crescentia2010 Well-Known Member May 16, 2010 96 0 0 http://www.peppersthegame.com #17 crescentia2010, Jul 17, 2010 Just a quick update...i have chosen OpenFeint. I have global highscores working and several achievements coded. If you've played the game and have some achievements in mind please let me know by the end of this weekend. Cres Www.peppersthegame.com Vinvy Well-Known Member Apr 9, 2010 377 0 0 #18 Vinvy, Jul 17, 2010 I really dislike openfeint, it looks and feels like the bloated gut of the game. Always a slow-down when it first loads, and if you want to look at your leaderboards it pulls out right out of the game and into the really ugly openfeint UI. I much prefer the look of plus or agon, but dislike them all the same. At the very least gamecenter will be universal, so I much prefer that. Looks like you went with openfeint though, so whatever my opinion doesn't change much. RttaM Well-Known Member Jan 12, 2010 3,559 8 0 #19 RttaM, Jul 17, 2010 I cannot agree more. I have been trying to explain to developers why OpenFeint is such a bad service, but I've never really been able to word it up like you have. +1 Vinvy Well-Known Member Apr 9, 2010 377 0 0 #20 Vinvy, Jul 18, 2010 I just want to add to that, that the absolute best option would be to put your own leaderboards and achievments into the game, with the games UI and artwork and design. Keep things seamless and simple. The social aspects of openfeint are useless and not worth the pain. Those message boards are the best example of why openfeint is bloat. And I am glad someone else agrees with me. (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
This is true, but we have a few other game enhancements we are considering first. OpenFeint has a current following, do you think Apple's GameCenter can overcome that?
I don't know, OpenFeint would be good because you can incorporate that now instead of waiting for GameCenter
Openfeint has already stated that they will become an overlay of GameCenter. They will also help devs with the transition to Gamecenter. So I'd say Openfeint as they have a complete solution (and currently the biggest/best) and it will use as much as Gamecenter as it can
This. Also I'm glad you are looking to incorporate leaderboards. Basically my only complaint is being resolved .
My concern is it would look a little odd to support both, I guess that is always a possibility, but first I need to get the 'Lite' version published. Sales are ok, the game play, graphics, music, and ratings thusfar are great. Hopefully the 'Lite' version can generate some more interest. I have a few enhancement requests from some of our customers we are mulling over, things like power-ups, and more hazards. We also need to support the new OS 4.0 and obviously the iPhone 4. At least Apple is giving me a reason to get the latest toys. Right now I am awaiting approval from Apple on our newest updated. I think it will be received well. I have briefly looked into OpenFeint in the past, but at this time I still need to dig deeper into GameCenter.
Openfeint's director says that it's very likely that both services will coexist without clashing or duplicating functionality, i.e. with the next version of Openfeint adapting so that they fill separate, but related, niches. In any case, there's no reason why you shouldn't support Openfeint for now, and add GameCenter support when it becomes available (with or without dropping Openfeint at that point).
Again I briefly looked into OpenFeint, shortly there will be four game variations, do you know if they can support different leader boards for each game variation. This would of course be important to me. There is also quite a bit of skinning work to do, I would like to keep the game as polished as possible.
Good to hear. One last question, I have bought many games, a lot with OpenFeint support, personally, I skip through it. If you had to guess, how many people do the same? Maybe it is me, but I just enjoy playing games not necessarily socializing or comparing myself with others. How big is social gaming in your opinion.
I ALWAYS join! Anyways, I saw Jason (OF guy) tweet a few months back that in June (aka NOW) he'd release a new OF supporting Game Center!
Just a quick update...i have chosen OpenFeint. I have global highscores working and several achievements coded. If you've played the game and have some achievements in mind please let me know by the end of this weekend. Cres Www.peppersthegame.com
I really dislike openfeint, it looks and feels like the bloated gut of the game. Always a slow-down when it first loads, and if you want to look at your leaderboards it pulls out right out of the game and into the really ugly openfeint UI. I much prefer the look of plus or agon, but dislike them all the same. At the very least gamecenter will be universal, so I much prefer that. Looks like you went with openfeint though, so whatever my opinion doesn't change much.
I cannot agree more. I have been trying to explain to developers why OpenFeint is such a bad service, but I've never really been able to word it up like you have. +1
I just want to add to that, that the absolute best option would be to put your own leaderboards and achievments into the game, with the games UI and artwork and design. Keep things seamless and simple. The social aspects of openfeint are useless and not worth the pain. Those message boards are the best example of why openfeint is bloat. And I am glad someone else agrees with me.