New Game: Ramble Planet

Willy Elektrix · Post by **Willy Elektrix** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 2:52 am

I thought I would take a minute to give everyone an update. I am working hard on version 1.1. I have added cool new features, the biggest of which is an in-game checklist of all the parts. I'm really putting in work to polish it up so it is taking longer than expected. Expect a new version in a couple of weeks.

crowtongue · Post by **crowtongue** » Sun Apr 27, 2014 3:39 am

Willy Elektrix wrote:I have added cool new features, the biggest of which is an in-game checklist of all the parts.

This is a great feature. I'm quite looking forward to this update.

Willy Elektrix · Post by **Willy Elektrix** » Tue May 20, 2014 3:32 am

I just uploaded the new version of Ramble Planet. If you have been been waiting to play, now is the time.

Meowskivich · Post by **Meowskivich** » Tue May 20, 2014 6:09 am

I may do just that, soon. I have no idea what I'd be getting in to, but that's the fun of reviewing things, right?

Willy Elektrix · Post by **Willy Elektrix** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 1:17 am

Ramble Planet should now be available on OUYA!

Post by **Bob the Hamster** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:04 pm

Willy Elektrix wrote:Ramble Planet should now be available on OUYA!

I played it on my OUYA last night. Yay!

You might consider opening a thread for it at http://ouyaforum.com/

Willy Elektrix · Post by **Willy Elektrix** » Thu Jun 12, 2014 12:51 am

Bob the Hamster wrote:I played it on my OUYA last night. Yay!

You might consider opening a thread for it at http://ouyaforum.com/

A fine idea! I'm going to be out of town this weekend, so I'll start one when I get back.

Ugh. Self-promotion is so tiresome. Maybe I need an agent!

Post by **Bob the Hamster** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 4:17 am

I am enjoying my second playthrough, and I almost have everything, but I need a hint on that dang Freezer part.

Willy Elektrix · Post by **Willy Elektrix** » Sun Jun 15, 2014 11:46 pm

Bob the Hamster wrote:I am enjoying my second playthrough, and I almost have everything, but I need a hint on that dang Freezer part.

I'm so pleased you are playing through again. I feel like I've done something right.

The PC version actually contains a text file called CHEATBOOK that provides hints for each part. Since you are playing on the OUYA, I'll give you a clue.

It has to do with the purple #2 blocks.

If you need more...

It has to do with the purple #2 block on the surface.

If you still need more...

You need to get an item from the purple #2 block underground. That will let you approach the #2 block on the surface and then collect the part from it.

Post by **Bob the Hamster** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 12:43 am

Hmmm. Even with all three hints, I am still stumped.

I see two purple 2 blocks in the underword. One that I can push, and one that I cannot interact with. I have had no luck procuring an item from either one of them

Willy Elektrix · Post by **Willy Elektrix** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 1:35 am

Bob the Hamster wrote:Hmmm. Even with all three hints, I am still stumped.

I see two purple 2 blocks in the underword. One that I can push, and one that I cannot interact with. I have had no luck procuring an item from either one of them

In the underworld, push the movable #2 block all the way west until it touches the second #2 block. Once this happens, you will receive a "junk" item. With that item in your inventory, touch the #2 block on the surface. Let me know if you think this is too obtuse of a puzzle. I thought it would be too easy!

Post by **Bob the Hamster** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 4:03 am

I got it now! :)

Whoah! I didn't realize I could push the 2-block more than a single space away from its starting point. I was always charging at it full speed, so it would push one tile and then snap back. Now that I see how it works, I am surprised I didn't figure it out on my own. I might have been influenced by knowing it was a red herring in the previous version

Willy Elektrix · Post by **Willy Elektrix** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 11:43 pm

Bob the Hamster wrote:Whoah! I didn't realize I could push the 2-block more than a single space away from its starting point. I was always charging at it full speed, so it would push one tile and then snap back. Now that I see how it works, I am surprised I didn't figure it out on my own. I might have been influenced by knowing it was a red herring in the previous version

I kind of like that you didn't realize it could be pushed slowly and moved all over the place. If other people find this puzzle really frustrating, maybe I'll offer a hint. Let me gather some feedback.

Does this mean you got a perfect 70 part score now?

Post by **Bob the Hamster** » Tue Jun 17, 2014 12:16 am

Yep, all 70 parts

all 4 precious metal, the nuke, the following-shadow, all but one exp point, (no hardpacks killed) and I visited the core

I think I am going to install it on my Mom's computer and see if she can get into it.

Willy Elektrix · Post by **Willy Elektrix** » Tue Jun 17, 2014 11:59 pm

Bob the Hamster wrote:all 4 precious metal, the nuke, the following-shadow, all but one exp point, (no hardpacks killed) and I visited the core

That's everything. The Hardpacks are pleased!

Bob the Hamster wrote:I think I am going to install it on my Mom's computer and see if she can get into it.

Hopefully it will be mother-approved. You are Ramble Planet's greatest champion. Thanks for everything you have done for this game... playing, porting, proselytizing... not to mention writing the engine.