6th Planet - by Monkube

[eugekava]

Originally Posted by Jonas - Monkube

We actually found a way to get the comic to HD without making the files bigger. The comic screens are even smaller in size now! But especially the in game gfx look a lot sharper in HD.

We're not changing the gameplay, but since we had some comments on the difficulty level, we're probably going to include a level pack with training levels as an in app purchase. Might throw a level skip in there too. Would you guys be interested in this? I assume most people who enjoyed the game won't find it too difficult. Did you get stuck somewhere? We would like to know that. It would be a shame if people get stuck in the game and can't see the story unfold, but it looks like that's the case for now.

I think that the game can be challenging but not impossible. Like with most things - practice makes perfect. The levels with gates gave me most trouble but they were not that difficult in the end. Its all a matter of perfecting the controls. Frankly I see no need for training pack or a level skip.
Challenge in a game is one of the things that makes it great. If there is no challenge the game becomes boring. Players just need to spend time with it.
If you want to put IAP in, I'd rather it was different ships, or customizable ships (colours, patterns, etc). I love that kind of staff. When I played Dawn of War and Homeworld 2 I think I spent more time playing with colours and badges than actual game.

[drelbs]

Originally Posted by Jonas - Monkube

Would you guys be interested in this? I assume most people who enjoyed the game won't find it too difficult. Did you get stuck somewhere? We would like to know that. It would be a shame if people get stuck in the game and can't see the story unfold, but it looks like that's the case for now.

I would like some more "fun" levels! Especially the 'racing' ones, which seem fairly hard to me. As it stands, the game very quickly boils down to you having to be ultra patient and careful with your fuel. I'd like to cut loose once and a while!

[STYJ]

I cannot stand IAPs . In order for IAPs to not piss me and alot of other people off , it should remain purely cosmetics . Yes , fewer people will buy it but at least you don't piss the other group of people off who think that it's just giving an unfair advantage to those who bought it (this is just an example) .

[TheFrost]

Originally Posted by eugekava

Homeworld 2

You brought me back some really nice memories, thanks!

Originally Posted by STYJ

I cannot stand IAPs . In order for IAPs to not piss me and alot of other people off , it should remain purely cosmetics . Yes , fewer people will buy it but at least you don't piss the other group of people off who think that it's just giving an unfair advantage to those who bought it (this is just an example) .

Me too, and there was a discussion with pricing, this will piss those people off even more.

[EndeavorBros]

Originally Posted by STYJ

I cannot stand IAPs . In order for IAPs to not piss me and alot of other people off , it should remain purely cosmetics . Yes , fewer people will buy it but at least you don't piss the other group of people off who think that it's just giving an unfair advantage to those who bought it (this is just an example) .

What you said doesn't make sense. If the IAPs that are not limited to cosmetics will garner this developer more revenue then why wouldn't they do this? People need to understand that developers are running a business and need to maximize their revenue.

We need to get over ourselves. So what if it may be perceived that an "unfair advantage" is given to late adopters. At least more people will get a chance to play and enjoy a spectacular game that we have come to enjoy. Don't you think that is important?

This developer has served us faithfully by giving us a great game and by communicating with us after the fact in order to see how they can improve upon our experience. We wanted Retina Support, they are adding it. We wanted more levels, they are adding that too. We also wanted the crashes to be fixed and for the game to work on older gen units. Once again, they are on top of it.

So now after listening to us and doing what we asked them to do, we are going to turn around and get mad at them because they want to add features that we may not like but others will? Is that how it works? Once again guys, we need to get over ourselves.

The beauty of an IAP is that I don't have to buy it if I don't like it. So how does that effect me and my experience? It doesn't. I am not going to begrudge someone else or the developer for the IAP. What we may consider an "unfair advantage etc" may be just what someone else needs to get the same amount of satisfaction from the game as we have. Not everyone is at the same level.

I say you go for it Monkube. Why? Because if this will help you generate more revenue, then I know that revenue will go to help in making another spectacular game.

[BoyInHisCape]

Any idea when the update is out because my game keeps crashing on the first world second level?

[TheFrost]

Originally Posted by BoyInHisCape

Any idea when the update is out because my game keeps crashing on the first world second level?

The devs said that they are doing a big update

BTW, great signature you got there

[BoyInHisCape]

Ohh thanks. I thought i should help spread the word of a great game.

[STYJ]

Why did developing games for consumers change to developing games for profit .

[C.Hannum]

Originally Posted by STYJ

Why did developing games for consumers change to developing games for profit.

Um, it's always been for profit, period. Maybe that's why you're so hostile - the ego and the id are locked up in heated battle over your unwillingness to let your surface mind realize the only reason there is even a single app in the app store, why there even are i-Devices in the first place, is to make a profit. It's the only reason any of it exists.

If devs want to implement IAP to extend the revenue stream of their products, let them. Consumers will decide how well they pulled it off and reward those who do it right and leave those who do it wrong with less money.