Neat iPhone apps

[wade moore]

Guess this is the advantage to the dice soccer game having a SP element.

[Bobble]

Referring to Big Win here:

The reward economy is totally off on this game. You get much less for winning than you do for ... other stuff (see spoiler). That's probably intentional, though.

Spoilers for how to get stuff you didn't earn and have a 71 rated team at level 8, and this is without buying it with real money:

Spoiler

You can get almost endless coins by watching the movies. It was limited in Big Win Hockey but in Soccer, you can go forever. If it doesn't play one for you, get out of the app and get back in and you can watch about 3 more. That's 100 coins per watch. That's as much as you get for a win FOR EACH VIEWING! You shouldn't step onto the field with anything less than all silver players and silver Big Impact cards.

Even worse, you can get Big Bucks by downloading and running free apps from their Tapjoy pimp ... er, app. You can get 30 or more from some apps. I won my Daily Trophy and got what, 5 Big Bucks? 30 Big Bucks is a couple of gold players unless your pack opening luck is as bad as mine.

How is this fun and challenging? Why am I playing the matches?

[spleen1015]

Originally Posted by Bobble

Referring to Big Win here:

The reward economy is totally off on this game. You get much less for winning than you do for ... other stuff (see spoiler). That's probably intentional, though.

Spoilers for how to get stuff you didn't earn and have a 71 rated team at level 8, and this is without buying it with real money:

Spoiler

You can get almost endless coins by watching the movies. It was limited in Big Win Hockey but in Soccer, you can go forever. If it doesn't play one for you, get out of the app and get back in and you can watch about 3 more. That's 100 coins per watch. That's as much as you get for a win FOR EACH VIEWING! You shouldn't step onto the field with anything less than all silver players and silver Big Impact cards.

Even worse, you can get Big Bucks by downloading and running free apps from their Tapjoy pimp ... er, app. You can get 30 or more from some apps. I won my Daily Trophy and got what, 5 Big Bucks? 30 Big Bucks is a couple of gold players unless your pack opening luck is as bad as mine.

How is this fun and challenging? Why am I playing the matches?

I figure out those things last night. I think I am pretty much done playing these 2 games. I like the concept, but they're not too much fun after day 1 for some reason.

[Bobble]

Originally Posted by spleen1015

I figure out those things last night. I think I am pretty much done playing these 2 games. I like the concept, but they're not too much fun after day 1 for some reason.

If you could set up your own league where you agree just to use the in-game rewards, you might be able to keep it fun. You can't, though. You're randomly matched up with whoever is online at the time whether they are a purist or a ... let's say, gamist.

[PadresFan104]

Originally Posted by spleen1015

I figure out those things last night. I think I am pretty much done playing these 2 games. I like the concept, but they're not too much fun after day 1 for some reason.

I'm in the same camp after spending about 2 hours with the game. Too bad... I do enjoy watching the games...

[wade moore]

Yeah, game has a ton of potential.

The money-grab aspect just ruins it though.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Wolfenstein 3D Platinum is available for free today.

App Store - Wolfenstein 3D Classic Platinum

[FrogMan]

As much as I hyped the Big Win games, I too have deleted them from my devices. I could do with the constant losing but to have to wait for the loading and matching with an opponent made it not worth much.

I've gone back to Book of Heroes. I like how fights are fairly quick done and there are lots of quests to go through with different daily quests showing up every day for some points you can spend on special items.

One game I'd had on my appshopper wish list since it came out is Swordigo and I was very happy to see it go free for the day. Looks like a very nice platformer with RPG elements.

FM

[samifan24]

I guess the free Starbucks app of the week is a pretty good game. I can't find the name right now but if anyone stops by Starbucks, grab a couple of codes to share with FOFC (please)!

[terpkristin]

I think I saw something about this earlier, but today, iBird Explorer, a field guide for birds that is usually $29.99, is on sale for 99 cents. App Store - iBird Explorer PRO

I picked it up. I have ambitions of doing bird photography.

/tk

[Raiders Army]

Pandemic 2.5 is an awesome game. I love killing humanity.

[QuikSand]

Originally Posted by terpkristin

I think I saw something about this earlier, but today, iBird Explorer, a field guide for birds that is usually $29.99, is on sale for 99 cents. App Store - iBird Explorer PRO

I picked it up. I have ambitions of doing bird photography.

/tk

got it, thanks - ton of value if you're into that sort of thing

[terpkristin]

Has anybody ever played 100 Rogues? I read about it recently on TUAW and it sounds interesting. At 99 cents I guess I'm not out much if I don't like it, but thought I'd fish here for opinions first. And I'll go check out Touch Arcade (which has a new app).

/tk

[terpkristin]

Dola, the description for the app calls it a "rogue-like" game. What does that mean? Is there a rogue genre that I've apparently never played?

/tk

[Shkspr]

Originally Posted by terpkristin

Dola, the description for the app calls it a "rogue-like" game. What does that mean? Is there a rogue genre that I've apparently never played?

/tk

A roguelike game means a game that contains similarities to Rogue, an early era dungeon crawler for Unix systems. Roguelikes generally include significant randomization each time you play, feature top down perspective, turn-based mechanics, simple (one-click) combat, and large and varied loot/drop tables featuring different types of items that dictate a flexible playstyle each time you play.

Also, you will die. You will die horribly and repeatedly, and every time you die, you start over, and everything will be randomized the next time.

Nethack, Angband, and ADOM are classic roguelikes, but even something like the Diablo series has classic elements of the gameplay.

[terpkristin]

Originally Posted by Shkspr

A roguelike game means a game that contains similarities to Rogue, an early era dungeon crawler for Unix systems. Roguelikes generally include significant randomization each time you play, feature top down perspective, turn-based mechanics, simple (one-click) combat, and large and varied loot/drop tables featuring different types of items that dictate a flexible playstyle each time you play.

Also, you will die. You will die horribly and repeatedly, and every time you die, you start over, and everything will be randomized the next time.

Nethack, Angband, and ADOM are classic roguelikes, but even something like the Diablo series has classic elements of the gameplay.

Thanks!

/tk

[AnalBumCover]

Book of Heroes: I just applied for membership to the FOFCers guild. I am Gizmo. Please approve. Thanks!

[FrogMan]

Originally Posted by AnalBumCover

Book of Heroes: I just applied for membership to the FOFCers guild. I am Gizmo. Please approve. Thanks!

was gonna mention the guild here, will approve in a few minutes when I get to my phone.

Yeah, BoH had a big update yesterday with guilds and raids that get unlocked with guilds achievements so get on with it and apply to the FOFCers guild

FM

[BrianD]

My application is in.

[FrogMan]

And it is approved. You can bring all your characters in too. Ask to join separately. Five more and we unlock our first raid

FM

[JPhillips]

Just applied as marsusw

[wade moore]

Are you guys going to get me sucked into yet ANOTHER game?

[wahoomac]

Applied as well. Level 10 Justicar.

[BrianD]

Looks like one of my characters has been accepted. Did you see requests for two more?

[FrogMan]

All requests that were pending have been approved. We have now completed our first challenge and as thus have unlocked a raid, I think. Will ha to read a little to figure out how raids work though

FM

[FrogMan]

Brian, I just promoted Krom to officer so you too can approve people into the guild.

FM

[kingfc22]

Damn. Looks like I need to start playing too

[spleen1015]

This isn't another Big Game Soccer/Hockey is it?

[FrogMan]

Doubt it. Been playing it for over 40 days now. I find it to be fun.

FM

[samifan24]

I'll join in on Book of Heroes tonight. Can I just send a Gamecenter request, FM?

[FrogMan]

Originally Posted by samifan24

I'll join in on Book of Heroes tonight. Can I just send a Gamecenter request, FM?

if you mean to join the guild, it's all done in-game. You can play the game by simply creating a character. Registering with Venan (the game makers) will allow you to create up to 5 characters. I did it and play with three characters since there are three types of characters: Shadow Walker (thief type), War mage (magician type), and Justicar (fighter type). Having an account also allows the game to sync between multiple devices...

I still have not really figured out how raids work. I know one of the officers have to launch the raid but I'm unsure if the 02:00 means two minutes or two hours. Don't have much time now and Brian I'd like to be able to experience the first raid so please don't launch it before I come back.

Anybody else, feel free to join us.

Game is free but requires a net connection at all time to play.

FM

[stevew]

Originally Posted by terpkristin

I think I saw something about this earlier, but today, iBird Explorer, a field guide for birds that is usually $29.99, is on sale for 99 cents. App Store - iBird Explorer PRO

I picked it up. I have ambitions of doing bird photography.

/tk

I guess it's still just 2.99$, but I tried to buy it at .99 a few days ago and the download failed cause I wasn't on wifi(too large). Seems like there should be a choice for "buy anyways, download the next time I'm on wifi". Something like that.

[BrianD]

Originally Posted by FrogMan

if you mean to join the guild, it's all done in-game. You can play the game by simply creating a character. Registering with Venan (the game makers) will allow you to create up to 5 characters. I did it and play with three characters since there are three types of characters: Shadow Walker (thief type), War mage (magician type), and Justicar (fighter type). Having an account also allows the game to sync between multiple devices...

I still have not really figured out how raids work. I know one of the officers have to launch the raid but I'm unsure if the 02:00 means two minutes or two hours. Don't have much time now and Brian I'd like to be able to experience the first raid so please don't launch it before I come back.

Anybody else, feel free to join us.

Game is free but requires a net connection at all time to play.

FM

Crap, sorry. I just launched it to see if it was 2 minutes or two hours. It will be live in about 90 seconds.

[Shkspr]

I just spent 14 energy to advance the raid count by about 10%. I think we're going to need a bigger guild roster.

[BrianD]

Could be. For the record, the time limit was 2 hours.

[terpkristin]

Jetpack Joyride, a FREE game I've talked about a lot, got another update today. The update added some new gadgets and added a dog to help Barry collect coins. If you still haven't played this game, WTF are you waiting for?

Spoiler

I've played 1 day, 11 hours, 41 minutes, and 46 seconds. Yipes.

Also, Canabalt went on sale today. It's an endless runner with a great soundtrack. It's 99 cents now.

/tk

[JPhillips]

Phase 1 complete.

11% on phase 2, but I'm out of energy.

[BrianD]

I rotated through all three of my characters, but we came up a bit short. If we coordinated a bit and didn't have some dumb-ass randomly launch the raid, we might have done better.

[tarcone]

Ticket to Ride Pocket was free a couple days ago. Still may be, I havent checked.
Fun game.

[FrogMan]

Originally Posted by BrianD

Crap, sorry. I just launched it to see if it was 2 minutes or two hours. It will be live in about 90 seconds.

Originally Posted by BrianD

I rotated through all three of my characters, but we came up a bit short. If we coordinated a bit and didn't have some dumb-ass randomly launch the raid, we might have done better.

LOL, that's all right. I knew I wouldn't be able to participate much and I also knew I probably was the one with the highest levels and would be able to help out the most. I took part in some of it in between things but not all that much. Did most of my raiding with my level 17 shadow walker, only using all my evergy once.

Raid is again available, are you guys up for another round at it?

Should we start a separate thread to try and coordinate things a bit?

FM

[FrogMan]

I'm home and mostly available to hit on that bastard

FM

[JPhillips]

I'd be more useful tomorrow.

[FrogMan]

I will not be on until maybe 9tomorrow evening.

I'll start the raid now and whatever we get to do will do. Go!!!!!!

FM

[FrogMan]

Battle begins in 5 minutes

FM

[BrianD]

Glad I checked. I'm in.

[kingfc22]

Maximus is probably late to this party as the raid is most likely done.

[FrogMan]

Originally Posted by kingfc22

Maximus is probably late to this party as the raid is most likely done.

We got him!

Even if the raid looked over, you could still try and claim some points. Your ranking in the raid determines how many valor and hero points you get at the end. One of my two characters got 121 and 23 and the other got 123 and 31...

FM

[AnalBumCover]

I can't get my second character to apply for membership to the guild. She's a lvl 4 mage.

[edit] never mind. I closed the app and reapplied.

[BrianD]

I just found the change in the Hero Training in town. You can now spend your H-tokens to raise your combat attributes. Go spend all you have.

[FrogMan]

Just started a raid. Battle begins in 5. Come join the party!!!

FM