tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post3459715530115140007..comments2024-03-28T10:20:02.929+03:00Comments on Gnome's Lair: A bit of a belated review lovingly mixed with a look at some demos and digital crayonsgnomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03497613771780431048noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post-74464858425803758902009-01-15T11:19:00.000+02:002009-01-15T11:19:00.000+02:00I can see the allure of Crayon Physics on the iPho...I can see the allure of Crayon Physics on the iPhone dear Barts, though I can't really see how the repetition of the same glorious battle a hundred times could tire you :p No, really, I never tired of the PA battles, but I can see your point.<BR/><BR/>Or at least try the demo father....gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497613771780431048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post-29559168180946517852009-01-14T23:02:00.000+02:002009-01-14T23:02:00.000+02:00think I'll follow Deitrix's lead and whack an epis...think I'll follow Deitrix's lead and whack an episode on the old PS3...fatherkrishnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523813350137435244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post-69799562371048548982009-01-14T15:05:00.000+02:002009-01-14T15:05:00.000+02:00I played Penny Arcade and it was all right, but I ...I played Penny Arcade and it was all right, but I wouldn't call it stellar. Fights got repetitive after a while and so did basic mechanics. Humour, graphical and written alike, kept me going, the story is fun, but all in all I wouldn't call it a great game.<BR/><BR/>As for Crayon Physics, I played it on my iPhone (before I sold the little bugger) and it was there where the game was shining. When you can draw these shapes with your own finger, well, that's when this becomes pure magic. Even more so when you can change the direction of gravity by turning your iPhone upside down!Bartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01216735685905305630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post-88644244630479194332009-01-13T17:25:00.000+02:002009-01-13T17:25:00.000+02:00I'm still amazed. Though, now you mention it, I re...I'm still amazed. Though, now you mention it, I remember hearing something about the military origin of the greek flag too. Not particularly nice sounding that...gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497613771780431048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post-35133239901349687342009-01-13T17:18:00.000+02:002009-01-13T17:18:00.000+02:00I found it on wiki's front page while looking up s...I found it on wiki's front page while looking up something else. Although I had heard the bit about the flag being the old military one long ago though. ;)"A bit political on yer ass!"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14159828235164365125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post-36464094314145937222009-01-13T11:16:00.000+02:002009-01-13T11:16:00.000+02:00Now that's something I'd never have known otherwis...Now that's something I'd never have known otherwise my learned friend. Quite impressed really...gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497613771780431048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post-55582089454733741772009-01-13T08:04:00.000+02:002009-01-13T08:04:00.000+02:00I saw this and immediately though of the gnome:On ...I saw this and immediately though of the gnome:<BR/><BR/><B>On this day...<BR/>January 13 1822<BR/><I>The design of the current Flag of Greece was originally adopted by the First National Assembly at Epidaurus for their naval flag.</I></B><BR/><BR/>;)"A bit political on yer ass!"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14159828235164365125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post-1054404591815245012009-01-12T23:07:00.000+02:002009-01-12T23:07:00.000+02:00Ithmeer! Long time no see my friend. Glad you're s...Ithmeer! Long time no see my friend. Glad you're still around! Oh, and by demo I mean a brand new (extended) demo of the proper game. not the old tech demo.gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497613771780431048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post-3138511295596953702009-01-12T22:50:00.000+02:002009-01-12T22:50:00.000+02:00I've been following Crayon Physics for a while, bu...I've been following Crayon Physics for a while, but haven't gotten around to playing the Deluxe version. It looks amazing. By demo, are you referring to the old Crayon Physics, or is there one for the full game as well? Good to see you blogging again, gnome.Ithmeerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13602566071175509797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post-72619617873142658002009-01-12T21:57:00.000+02:002009-01-12T21:57:00.000+02:00I just can't imagine anything... Perhaps you can't...I just can't imagine anything... Perhaps you can't load http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh92/eblogtemplates/adstheme/sbbg.gif<BR/><BR/>?gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497613771780431048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post-17318815697654765532009-01-12T21:55:00.000+02:002009-01-12T21:55:00.000+02:00Yeah, I tried it all on Firefox 3 and IE 7: cleari...Yeah, I tried it all on Firefox 3 and IE 7: clearing cache and offline content, restarting the browser, and refreshing the page. Obviously, if no one else is seeing it, it's on my end. But I hadn't see any display problem this persistent. <BR/><BR/>Plus, I even tried it from a clean test machine here at work and saw the same thing so I know it's not a cache or refresh issue.guttertalkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11291384684736393643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post-44323476469353564642009-01-12T20:19:00.000+02:002009-01-12T20:19:00.000+02:00Oh, that's truly awful. You missed the glorious fi...Oh, that's truly awful. You missed the glorious final battle... Why don't you check for a patch or something? It's really worth the finale.<BR/><BR/>And, thanks for flagging Crayon Physics mate. A glorious new way to have fun. And a truly impressive demo.gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497613771780431048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post-11297145028159330312009-01-12T20:02:00.000+02:002009-01-12T20:02:00.000+02:00I tried the first PA game sometime ago (no doubt b...I tried the first PA game sometime ago (no doubt because of your recommendation) and I gotta to say I loved it. The combat, even though it's turn-based, doesn't get as boring as with most RPG's and the humour was great. Can't forget those enemy clowns who would give you the finger one final time before dropping dead xD<BR/><BR/>Never finished it, though. I played it on my pc and for some reason it would keep crashing in that part where you enter the "second part" of the amusement park. You know, after the energy barrier is gone.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and thanks for mentioning crayon physics, I'm having a blast with that one :)NebachadnezzaRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16756898898698386158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post-39777107377277956372009-01-12T18:31:00.000+02:002009-01-12T18:31:00.000+02:00Oh, and perhaps if you tried reloading the page?Oh, and perhaps if you tried reloading the page?gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497613771780431048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post-72587056174989134022009-01-12T18:15:00.000+02:002009-01-12T18:15:00.000+02:00Still, the DS homebrew scene is getting daily more...Still, the DS homebrew scene is getting daily more impressive it seems. Now, as for the black on black thing my friend, I can't bloody imagin what could be so wrong. I checked and just rechecked the thing on Firefox, Chrome and two versions of explorer and all seems fine... Off to hit the forums and see what could be wrong...gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497613771780431048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post-75457116471325225682009-01-12T18:01:00.000+02:002009-01-12T18:01:00.000+02:00There's a DS homebrew version of Crayon Physics ca...There's a DS homebrew version of Crayon Physics called <A HREF="http://tobw.net/index.php?cat_id=3&project=Pocket+Physics" REL="nofollow">DS Pocket Physics</A>. It's not quite as robust, but it has enough features to make it highly entertaining. <BR/><BR/>BTW, no matter what browser I use, your posts are black text on black background so it's a little difficult to read them. (I even cleared my browser cache in case that was the problem.)guttertalkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11291384684736393643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post-75408684477964649852009-01-12T16:43:00.000+02:002009-01-12T16:43:00.000+02:00They are a bit like Final Fantasy meets Monkey Isl...They are a bit like Final Fantasy meets Monkey Island and, well, they are ace. I'd give the PS3 version a look... I really would. You download a demo and see.gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497613771780431048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638322.post-61507242960354283812009-01-12T16:39:00.000+02:002009-01-12T16:39:00.000+02:00I've been wondering what those Penny Arcades are l...I've been wondering what those Penny Arcades are like... I can download them for my PS3. I think there is 2 Episodes available now. Maybe I will check some gameplay and give one a try...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04547784695409518475noreply@blogger.com