Bring in new players

1castlefan · 2014-04-08 09:39:10

Despite my frustration, I can't help but recommend this game to friends. It's an obscure game that I only became aware of through word of mouth. So far of the 8 people I've shown the video to... At least half plan to buy it... The others want to learn more about it out of interest.

If we want more new players, all it takes is some conversation.

xandalis · 2014-04-08 09:55:01

Right on. Serious request though, make sure anyone you bring to the game knows to expect some rage-quit moments, etc. And that just because somebody walks through their house/traps in one go with or without tools, does not automatically make it cheating. In my early days I had some really paper houses that looked fantastic in my head. Then some guy comes through, cuts the one wall that broke it all, and clears the place out. The same type of thing will eventually happen to them too.

Get them as well-versed with the game play&mechanics as you can, because that more than anything, will help them get going. Granted, some of the descriptions I've seen on the wiki aren't really clear unless you've encountered some of the "tricks of the trade" for yourself in the game. Usually by dying to them.

edit: Oh, and also let them to know to expect to die in their own house during self-test.

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TheRealCheese · 2014-04-08 18:13:03

xandalis wrote:

edit: Oh, and also let them to know to expect to die in their own house during self-test.

I think this is my highest cause of death.

BoxDrunken · 2014-04-08 19:34:40

Its funny I've walked away from this game over 4 times telling my self "Fuk this stupid waste of time, pull my hair out game" only to log back on an hour later and start a new house.

Lord0fHam · 2014-04-08 19:41:21

BoxDrunken wrote:

Its funny I've walked away from this game over 4 times telling my self "Fuk this stupid waste of time, pull my hair out game" only to log back on an hour later and start a new house.

That is me. I die with paintings and a great house, punch a hole in my wall, scream, cry, say "I'm done with this motherfucking game for good", and then come back an hour later.

mala · 2014-04-08 19:42:22

make a mobile version of the game and there will be plenty of new players.

xandalis · 2014-04-08 20:01:53

mala wrote:

make a mobile version of the game and there will be plenty of new players.

And plenty of broken smartphones/tablets.

xandalis · 2014-04-08 20:03:20

TheRealCheese wrote:

xandalis wrote:
edit: Oh, and also let them to know to expect to die in their own house during self-test.
I think this is my highest cause of death.

Yeah, lately that's been mine as well. Except for last night. First time in a while someone else's house claimed me when I wasn't just screwing around.

Kimenzar · 2014-04-08 21:58:46

xandalis wrote:

mala wrote:
make a mobile version of the game and there will be plenty of new players.
And plenty of broken smartphones/tablets.

That will boost the smartphone/tablets economy

xandalis · 2014-04-08 22:20:04

I bet TCD would surpass Flappy Birds in causing people to smash their screens... Never played it, just have heard of many rage-quit/break-stuff stories tied to that game.

mala · 2014-04-09 05:12:04

xandalis wrote:

mala wrote:
make a mobile version of the game and there will be plenty of new players.
And plenty of broken smartphones/tablets.

i'm dreaming about a mobile version of tcd since the first time i had to leave my house unprotected for extended periods.

i'd love to check my house while onthe bus, or make a little upgrade on the way

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Kimenzar · 2014-04-09 09:56:15

mala wrote:

xandalis wrote:
mala wrote:
make a mobile version of the game and there will be plenty of new players.
And plenty of broken smartphones/tablets.
i'm dreaming about a mobile version of tcd since the first time i had to leave my house unprotected for extended periods.
i'd love to check my house while onthe bus, or make a little upgrade on the way

I hate and I like that feature that I can't check my house everytime. And that feel if you come home and your house still stands with 8k and nonbroken fills me with proud

mala · 2014-04-09 21:24:00

Kimenzar wrote:

mala wrote:
xandalis wrote:
And plenty of broken smartphones/tablets.
i'm dreaming about a mobile version of tcd since the first time i had to leave my house unprotected for extended periods.
i'd love to check my house while onthe bus, or make a little upgrade on the way
I hate and I like that feature that I can't check my house everytime. And that feel if you come home and your house still stands with 8k and nonbroken fills me with proud

i have to admit you've got a point...

pagedMov · 2014-04-10 18:40:07

mala wrote:

xandalis wrote:
mala wrote:
make a mobile version of the game and there will be plenty of new players.
And plenty of broken smartphones/tablets.
i'm dreaming about a mobile version of tcd since the first time i had to leave my house unprotected for extended periods.
i'd love to check my house while onthe bus, or make a little upgrade on the way

Yeah, I really want an app like that, but part of the fun of the game is coming back and being anxious over whether or not your house has been completely razed

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