start the game, then u get them On Aug 19, 2011, at 2:40 AM, Che wrote:
> hmm, not seeing that, maybe it is on i phone and not droid version? > when i start it up, i get play now, select level, something that sounds like > start marathon, but nothing about instructions or tutorials. > when i start level one, it says find the fertilizer by tapping the sound > that is playing now. > so after 5 minutes of randomly moving around the screen, i found the sound > and tapped it, having had no clue what i was doing or why. > so you guys that have played this, any tips or know of anywhere i can find > instructions? > the fact that the developer has not even basic instructions on their web site > blows me away frankly. > i don't really get how a developer can spend countless hours working on a > game, then just throw in instructions as an afterthought. > check out Grey Matter's block party, the instructions are clear, laid out > well and easy to navigate. > compare that to castaways, jeremy knows i love his stuff, and castaways so > far has my vote for game of the year, but he also knows i think his > instructions are terrible, and a real turnoff for a person just picking up > the game. > as i've mentioned before, i've reccomended castaways to several folks at > blind adrenaline that i know to be fairly avid audio gamers, only one of > which ended up giving it an honest try because they weren't clear on how the > game worked, etc. remember, the vast vast majority of audio gamers are not > on this list, and do not get all the information that jeremy and others have > posted about the game, a great deal of which i have found vital to playing it > and understanding it enough to play well. > this is a key element, and i think its a real tragedy when a good game > doesn't get a fair shot because the instructions aren't complete or clear > enough. > whew, anyhow, didn't mean to get on a rant there, just an aspect of a lot of > games i don't understand at all. > anyhow, stem stumpers has gotten good reviews, and i'd love to check it out, > but totally baffled as to how to even get going with it. > any info appreciated. > thanks, > che > > > On 8/18/2011 6:47 PM, Michael Taboada (AI5HF) wrote: >> Hi, >> If you start the game, there will be a tutorial. >> Hth, >> >> -Michael. >> -------------------------------------------------- >> From: "Che" <[email protected]> >> Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 5:43 PM >> To: "Gamers Discussion list" <[email protected]> >> Subject: [Audyssey] Stem stumper for smart phones >> >>> hey all, i purchased the game stem stumper for my android phone today >>> to help support development of audio games on smart phones in a small >>> way, as we have very few audio games so far. >>> anyhow, the reviews i have read of it say its great, but i cannot find >>> instructions on how it is played, or what the goal is or much else. >>> anybody out there played this either on iPhone or droid and can give >>> some info, or maybe a site where instructions can be found? >>> i searched for a solid ten minutes today, but came up empty handed, >>> the developers site doesn't seem to have instructions either, if they >>> do they seem to be well hidden. >>> thanks for any info. >>> >>> --- >>> Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] >>> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >>> [email protected]. >>> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >>> http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >>> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. >>> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the >>> list, >>> please send E-mail to [email protected]. >>> >> > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [email protected]. > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, > please send E-mail to [email protected]. --- Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [email protected]. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [email protected].
