that was always the caseI mean, it is an easy fix, but something I'd rather not have to do. And I suppose this does prove that real humans are actually looking at the game rather than rubber-stamping robots allowing any old crap through!
the exe thing is a bug, not intentionalWell yes...but when games with no .exe were going onto the store, or that whole 'light' game which only had one level was released, people did wonder...
well that sucksGood afternoon all. Well, it took a while but I finally got things cleared up with Steam...sort of.
To cut a long story short, I have gone and removed links from the earlier games, just to be on the safe side. I also removed all mentions of going to Bandcamp or other websites too. This is because the rules, even when explained to me, were still a little vague. Specifically the issue seems to be linking to a site where people can digitally pay for goods, or telling people to go to such a site. However, you can't digitally pay for goods on my dad's website, but it still breaks the rules...somehow.
So in order to get past this without having to do a song and dance, or worry about what happens if my dad did ever add a Paypal link to his site, I have got rid of all the links, barring the ones I need to have related to the free sound effects used in Pale Harbour. Since these link to FREE audio assets, I hope this will be fine. They seem to have been so far, but you never know!
In any case, the games have all been updated. I sent Red Ripper in first for approval and to know that the new link-less credits would work...and it did! The game has now been fully approved and will be available on Halloween as planned! This will let me focus on Tattered Sails, which is moving into the final endgame as we speak. So that's all good. I'll let people know when I move on to the editing and QA section. The full trailer should also be up on the store page soon. It has been uploaded and checked, so I assume it is waiting on approval from someone too!
Indeed! And with way less hassle than Google Play. They just took down my stuff without really giving me a head's up and their reply with regards to what changes were needed were 'you need to change this to be acceptable'. So, confusing as things were, at least I got a speedy and mostly helpful answer, and my games were not taken down while I fixed it.but at least it's all sorted now, i guess ... so that's good
yeah, that's definitely better than mobile stores ... that's for sureIndeed! And with way less hassle than Google Play. They just took down my stuff without really giving me a head's up and their reply with regards to what changes were needed were 'you need to change this to be acceptable'. So, confusing as things were, at least I got a speedy and mostly helpful answer, and my games were not taken down while I fixed it.
Well you still have Red Ripper to look forward to! As part of my testing this weekend I decided that it was a little too tough at the higher levels and added some more healing items at medium and hard levels. I think even with the new equipment veteran hunters will still get that 'I just walked through hell' feeling by the end.
can't wait!
i'm looking forward to all of them!Well you still have Red Ripper to look forward to!
nope ... haven't thought about it just yetSpeaking of which, do you have a plan for which of the items you will likely take with your hunter on this trip? I was pretty surprised to see what the testers took when they were giving it a shot.
And Tattered Sails is in testing!
you too!Have a good weekend all!
WOOHOO!!!Well wait no more, because the next update is here.
yeah, that's a pretty good change imho!What do people think?
this looks .... intriguing!Kind of a late one tonight, but I thought I'd share some of the stuff I have been working on.
no need to apologize ... take all the time you need!Well, this has been pretty busy. x_x
Sorry for the lack of updates, but I have basically been rushing about doing so much stuff that I lost track of the time!
Good morning! It is just two weeks until the release of Red Ripper, so you know what that means...art and lore! Please enjoy the first page below.
that's not a creepy doll ... not at allIt is, perhaps, a testament to the skill and artistry of the pre-Stasis Alliance that so many mundane objects have survived the ravages of time. This doll, for example, was fabricated at the renowned Herballien boutique some time before the Sunset Rebellion. The workers at the present factory are barely able to produce simple rag figures due to both a shortage of materials and poor training. But, as dictated by The Stasis, they must continue to churn out such shoddy work as if their very souls depend on it.
Oh, not by the standards I have planned. That's not a creepy doll at all compared to the ones coming in a later book.that's not a creepy doll ... not at all
Oh, not by the standards I have planned. That's not a creepy doll at all compared to the ones coming in a later book.
you too!Have a good weekend!
Muthur Brine gets better every year!you too!
and that's a great piece of art ... love it!
no lies detected!Muthur Brine gets better every year!
wow, that's great! i love how atmospheric it isHere is the penultimate Red Ripper page, and the last of the general art images. After this there is is only...death.
tomorrows release of Red Ripper.
amazing as always!Speaking of which, here is the final 'general' art page, and as is traditional for the pre-release phase it is the death image. You will likely be seeing this a lot - more than usual - given the challenges posed by the book!
I just bought The Hunter's Journals: Pale Harbor. I can't wait to start it.The Steam Halloween sale began yesterday, so all Grindwheel Games Titles are 50% off right now. Its the perfect time to grab them to train for tomorrows release of Red Ripper.
it's soooooo good! enjoy!I just bought The Hunter's Journals: Pale Harbor. I can't wait to start it.
Thank you very much! I hope you like it!I just bought The Hunter's Journals: Pale Harbor. I can't wait to start it.
Happy Halloween! I got you...the most lethal challenge in the Hunter's Journals series to date. It is both a trick and a treat.
no problem ... and thanks! can't wait!Thank you for your purchase...and good luck.
wow ... nice! congrats!One final point is that I was approached this week by the people behind the Game Development World Championships. They wanted to know if I was interested in entering Red Ripper to the 2020 list, and I have done so gladly! Game Development World Championship 2020 | GDWC 2020 The full list is currently still only visible to admins, but this seems like a great way to get the game out there.
Indeed! They also have a pool of sponsors and influencers, so maybe they will be interested in the series. I offered them keys to the earlier games too if they want them.wow ... nice! congrats!