
Ludum Dare #31compo
Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
Of course you do, unless you're harboring a fear of your immense snow-bending powers. The real question is CAN you? You'll be limited to one screen and limited resources. There is a hidden hat someeewheerrree.
Use your mouse in this physics sandbox which actually simulates the building process for a snowman. Unfortunately I haven't had time to detect how well you did, so that's up to you. However, to make up for this you can post your snowman in the comments and I will rate it on a scale of 0-10 or doge like remarks.
To restart you can press "R". I usually consider it when a snow centipede creature is staring back at me.
Made with GameMaker: Studio ;)
Use your mouse in this physics sandbox which actually simulates the building process for a snowman. Unfortunately I haven't had time to detect how well you did, so that's up to you. However, to make up for this you can post your snowman in the comments and I will rate it on a scale of 0-10 or doge like remarks.
To restart you can press "R". I usually consider it when a snow centipede creature is staring back at me.
Made with GameMaker: Studio ;)
Comments17

bofink8 Dec 2014, 18:42
My creation looked like anything except a snowman :) Nice, clean design! I liked how the snowballs grew as you rolled them in the snow.

Schwiggy8 Dec 2014, 18:48
Much eyes, so vision! Wow. Snow bug yum.
Translation: Ah yes, the solidity (in Box2D this is the sensor attribute of a fixture) of the buttons and carrot are supposed to change when clicked but for some reason it works on about 50% of them for me and 0% for you. Thanks a lot! Nice job on that large base snowball too.
Translation: Ah yes, the solidity (in Box2D this is the sensor attribute of a fixture) of the buttons and carrot are supposed to change when clicked but for some reason it works on about 50% of them for me and 0% for you. Thanks a lot! Nice job on that large base snowball too.

OldPeculier8 Dec 2014, 19:01
Cute. Fun. Clever. Theme fail, but nice game anyway.

AlSweigart8 Dec 2014, 19:01
Simple but silly. I liked it.
Absor8 Dec 2014, 19:07
Was fun, here is mine: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/60856620/Screenshot%202014-12-08%2021.05.39.png
badlydrawnrod8 Dec 2014, 19:28
What an excellent game!
I made a terrible job of making a snowman. He looked like the creature from the pit, but at least he stood upright.
My wife made a "Mum plays..." of this game: http://youtu.be/WHu4VKqlFcg
(and it was one of her favourites so far)
I made a terrible job of making a snowman. He looked like the creature from the pit, but at least he stood upright.
My wife made a "Mum plays..." of this game: http://youtu.be/WHu4VKqlFcg
(and it was one of her favourites so far)

Schwiggy9 Dec 2014, 14:54
@Absor, woah, 10/10 for the super smart snowman, I've never even managed such a big snowball myself. Must be because you're Finnish :P
@badlydrawnrod thank you both! I watched and clicked the thumbs up :P
@badlydrawnrod thank you both! I watched and clicked the thumbs up :P
Forge9 Dec 2014, 15:13
Nice unique game, realy fun if not frustrating to play!

EthanWebster11 Dec 2014, 16:57
I had fun building a snowman, even if it looked nothing like one. Good job :)

Hammers11 Dec 2014, 17:10
Simple, nice idea done really well. I love the fact that you have to roll up the balls first :)

TheGreenTie11 Dec 2014, 21:31
It lives!
http://puu.sh/dqIyr/37f69e1b1b.jpg
http://puu.sh/dqIyr/37f69e1b1b.jpg

6DownStudios12 Dec 2014, 05:55
So much fun! I love sandbox stuff like this; dynamic environments can make for some satisfying and/or hilarious results.
Here's one of my creations, in two stages of life: imgur.com/bejEFuc
Here's one of my creations, in two stages of life: imgur.com/bejEFuc

Schwiggy13 Dec 2014, 21:13
Thank you all for the kind words, and screenshots :) I'm planning on doing a little collage for Instagram & Twitter with your creations. Also just "ported" the game to be mobile friendly. You can now open the web link on your tablet/smartphone/iPod and it will resize and re-orient for just about any case. I also fixed some bugs and replaced the particles from shape to sprite as that's a major mobility issue in GameMaker.

Elemental Zeal Games Studios14 Dec 2014, 00:34
This was fun and cute, nice job!
JavadocMD17 Dec 2014, 06:18
Definitely a fun little toy box! The physics are pretty fun, and who doesn't love snowmen? One thing I noticed is that the hats appear to respond to physics impulses backwards when they're upside-down. i.e., pull up on the right side and the hat spins clockwise. Maybe I'm missing something though.

peterthehe22 Dec 2014, 13:54
Very simple but fun





Also, I couldn't get eyes to their positions... Here's my lovely creation: http://i.imgur.com/tfIguTW.png