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Good concept, I hate games with timers though. You should have an option to turn it off, I like enjoying strategy games + taking my time

sossles 11y ago
A few people have said they are keen to play without a timer. The iOS app does have a "Zen" mode (along with a few other variations) but I'm actually thinking of building a separate game where the modes are all turn-based. The hardest thing is thinking of a good name that both associates it and distinguishes it from this game.
- JoshTriplett 11y ago
  I'd enjoy playing without a timer, but with the stack rising after every N moves that don't make a combination. That would force an economy of movement: how can I not only throw this block out of the way, but combine it with something so that it doesn't cause the stack to rise?
  - sossles 11y ago
    I have a prototype that does exactly that. It's fun to an extent but it needs an extra something. EDIT: What the heck, you might as well have a look at it. This prototype is older and maybe buggy but you get the idea: http://twenty.frenchguys.net/play2 http://twenty.frenchguys.net/play2
    - kissickas 11y ago
      That doesn't do exactly what GP said - only penalizing you for moves that don't make a combination. However - that game is much better, in my opinion. Thanks for letting us try it out!
    - gridspy 11y ago
      I commented earlier that I didn't like the timer. I much prefer this version. Also despite my criticism I do love the UI, polish, sound and gameplay. Kudos and well done! :)
    - tuzemec 11y ago
      Love that variant. Much more relaxing.
- ikatalan 11y ago
  First of all it's a really great game! I spend a couple of hours today and finally reached 20!!! HOORAY! Regarding the name maybe try TwentyRun for time mode and TwentyCalm/Fun for the Zen mode?
kijin 11y ago
Seconded. I like to play simple games in short intervals of spare time, like when I'm waiting for a bus. 2048 was perfect for this purpose. Play for 30 seconds, get distracted, pick up 6 hours later and play for another minute or two.

sossles 11y ago

A few people have said they are keen to play without a timer. The iOS app does have a "Zen" mode (along with a few other variations) but I'm actually thinking of building a separate game where the modes are all turn-based. The hardest thing is thinking of a good name that both associates it and distinguishes it from this game.

JoshTriplett 11y ago
I'd enjoy playing without a timer, but with the stack rising after every N moves that don't make a combination. That would force an economy of movement: how can I not only throw this block out of the way, but combine it with something so that it doesn't cause the stack to rise?
- sossles 11y ago
  I have a prototype that does exactly that. It's fun to an extent but it needs an extra something. EDIT: What the heck, you might as well have a look at it. This prototype is older and maybe buggy but you get the idea: http://twenty.frenchguys.net/play2 http://twenty.frenchguys.net/play2
  - kissickas 11y ago
    That doesn't do exactly what GP said - only penalizing you for moves that don't make a combination. However - that game is much better, in my opinion. Thanks for letting us try it out!
  - gridspy 11y ago
    I commented earlier that I didn't like the timer. I much prefer this version. Also despite my criticism I do love the UI, polish, sound and gameplay. Kudos and well done! :)
  - tuzemec 11y ago
    Love that variant. Much more relaxing.
ikatalan 11y ago
First of all it's a really great game! I spend a couple of hours today and finally reached 20!!! HOORAY! Regarding the name maybe try TwentyRun for time mode and TwentyCalm/Fun for the Zen mode?

kijin 11y ago

Seconded. I like to play simple games in short intervals of spare time, like when I'm waiting for a bus. 2048 was perfect for this purpose. Play for 30 seconds, get distracted, pick up 6 hours later and play for another minute or two.