Have you solved the puzzles on world 2 on Qwak PC

[Rhywun]

I do like the puzzle levels, but I haven't come close to solving any of them completely, due to the time restriction. I simply don't have the coordination & patience required.

[alx]

So much to do, and so little time! I've been working on some new stuff...

How about a little hint? You know you want to...

Alex.

Ok, I don't know if it's still un-cool to reply to your own posts as it was in the usenet days, but I did stumble across what Jamie has been up to outside of Qwak:

http://www.retrosoftware.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Zap

Alex.

[Jamie]

Ah yes, afraid the high-scores do 'vanish' after 31 days. They're in the database still, just not displayed on the website. I could, have the top 3 of all time, on a special page (if I get round to coding it).

"Marathoning" was a term I first heard when I met Tony Temple at a retro gaming event early this year (Tony is world champion record holder on Missile Command).I think that rocks! I love the skill and energy and intensity that goes in to playing games at such a high level. I used to play Temco's excellent StarForce a lot in my youth, and that game is definitely the inspiration behind Zap (which I coded well over 20 years ago, old git that I am!).

As for what I'm working on next...

Well, right this moment I'm working on some (sprite animation) production tools..

After that, I've got a couple of things I'd like to do; one of which is a platformer, not related to Qwak (but, will be continuing the puzzle solving element, that's in Qwak).

Something I will definitely be doing, is setting up FaceBook, Twitter, a Blog etc; and put out a lot more information on what I'm doing, and also involve people a lot more, engage fans and anyone interested in what I'm doing. So, fun times ahead!!

[Jamie]

I do like the puzzle levels, but I haven't come close to solving any of them completely, due to the time restriction. I simply don't have the coordination & patience required.

Yeah, they're by no means easy!! (in fact, I'm still surprised anyone solved them all so soon), but this puzzle solving thing, in platformers, is something that appeals to me and I think a lot more can be done with it..

[PeterVanGorder]

I haven't solved them yet, but to answer your question... I LOVE the puzzle levels (yes, even though I haven't solved them yet).

I guess, as a fellow programmer, I'm drawn to the mind bending, frustrating, MUST SOLVE THIS BEFORE I CAN GO ON! kind of thing. : ) The only frustrating thing is not having enough time before the rain of mines. Even just being able to pause the game and look at the screen would be helpful - but I suppose it would be "cheating".

But keep the puzzles coming!

[p.s. When I logged on to this board it gave me one language choice: British English. I'm in California, but I will do my best to use BRITISH English. Here goes: Rubbish! There. : ) ]

[Jamie]

Hehehe, well be assured, they are all solvable and it's quite possible to do each one, collecting all the items on each level. Of course, you're against the clock too!

Jamie.