Promotion Chess (multiplayer)

Category	Rank	Score
Innovation	67	3.25
Audio	121	2.85
Theme	191	2.29
Mood	228	2.00
Overall	249	2.24
Fun	253	1.88
Graphics	268	1.63
Coolness	832	33

pythong 2012-08-29 17:07

I don't know if this is your first LD, but let me give you a few hints. Everyone has to start at some point. So:
You shouldn't make such a complex game if you knew beforehand that the time is limited. Something like chess IS complicated, and definitely like hardcore impossible to write a decent computer playre for that.
Next, I don't know where your focus was, but at least you should have added your complex patterns and rules into the game! Like when you click a pawn, it says 'Promote to star thingie' or highlight the fields it can move to
Third hint: You should start to have a look at the other games. Not only will your own game get more ratings, the more games you play and rate, you will also learn a lot. LudumDare is community-driven, so if you want everyone to play your game, do the same and play the games of others. Luckily, there are still over 19 days left ;)

daniel-heidemann 2012-08-30 15:42

I like it. I think it is a good idea.

aquasheep 2012-08-31 21:34

Superb audio (easily some of the best)! I just wish the game were explained better in-game (and while I like complexity; it should probably be introduced incrementally with a few sample tutorial rounds). I hope you're able to improve on the concept and make a more user friendly version; I'd like to give it a shot!

dredlockz 2012-09-02 07:44

Interesting spin on chess, good job on the design.

wlad 2012-09-04 19:41

Interesting new chess idea, I would also prefer to see, which cells are allowed to step to with a dragged figure. The music is sophisticated and creates the right mood for the gameplay, but decent sounds for the movements of figures would improve the feeling.

dj_pale 2012-09-04 20:52

Very interesting idea, but hard to grasp. Lovely audio!

skulls 2012-09-08 08:45

Needs more explaining in game.

raohmaru 2012-09-14 18:02

Interesting idea. I know is hard to design a board game and their rules in so little time, so good job.
I like the concept of promoting pieces, reminds me of Japanese chess.