A Dark Room - Android Port

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  1. cocoBavan

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    #1 cocoBavan, May 19, 2014
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  2. Destined

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    It is pretty scummy to be charging for an unofficial port of a popular game.
     
  3. cocoBavan

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    I know.. that's why there is a free version with ads. But, the ads were stopping me from getting in to that immersive experience which the web game gave.

    I could have put it for free without ads. But, unlike it was expected, it took way more time (around 40-50 hours) to port.

    Anyway, the game was open sourced by double speak. The code was very easy to port.
     
  4. Destined

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    Even ads, goes against the whole open source nature of it IMO. Pretty sad from my point of view.
     
  5. amirrajan

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    #5 amirrajan, May 20, 2014
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    Hey everyone. It's me Amir (creator of A Dark Room iOS). This app is in no way endorsed by Michael and I, we are working on a Android release and are giving it the same polish/attention as the iOS version (it's 60% done right now).

    I hope this unofficial app doesn't tarnish the brand we've worked so hard in creating. All I can really say is sorry that it's taking so long. I'll let TA know as soon as the official version is out. Till then... be patient :-(
     
  6. cocoBavan

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    #6 cocoBavan, May 20, 2014
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    Guys... sorry for hurting the ethics. I am pretty sure that when double speak releases its official version, none of these will have a stand.

    Mine is not a cheap knock off. I did spend a reasonable amount of time in making it right. Please, Give it a go. I am pretty sure you all will like it. :)

    Cheers.
     
  7. Destined

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    I remember you posting a blog being very open about the iOS version. That was a great read. I wish you the best with the android.


    It isn't about time you spent... you are missing the point.

    I would encourage everyone to be patient and wait for the official release :)
     
  8. amirrajan

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    #8 amirrajan, May 20, 2014
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    I have no doubt that you worked hard to build your version of the game. But I do feel that it's poor form to take advantage of the brand Michael and I built. That wasn't easy to do... it took 14 months of blood, sweat, and tears. Imagine how both of us feel every time we see an app with the name A Dark Room slapped on it... and then at the end of it, just hearing "hey, it's open source".
     
  9. cocoBavan

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    "a scavenger draws close,
    hoping for an easy score."


    -thats what I have become, a scavenger.
    why? a look at the top of the charts will give a solid answer.

    From the downloads I got today (which is a mind-blowing 5 for free version and 0 for paid), I was preparing the source code to be sold at chupamobile.

    But, I am not going to do that, which will reduce the number of clones in future. I wish doublespeak good luck towards their android release.

    This thread is dead.
     
  10. slothwerks

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    I really, really, REALLY want the Android version. Can't come soon enough! :)
     
  11. cocoBavan

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    I changed the title of the game (immediately someone else took it) and added more elements like farms, plagues and a boss fight. The story is totally different from iOS version and has few extra twists too.

    Google Play : A Silent Wood

    App Store: A Silent Wood
    App Store: A Silent Wood - Lite
     

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