Morse GRO
This game is from the old Ludum Dare platform. You can try viewing the original page on Web Archive
(may not load correctly).
(may not load correctly).
WARNING, DIFFICULT TIMING GAME. Consider the post-compo version (I commented out one line) if you want to play through, but of course base your ratings on the original. I made the timing too difficult. :P
The GRO (Garden Research Overseer) initiative sounded so tempting. The pay was good, and you love gardens.
Unfortunately, they neglected to mention that you would not personally be visiting the garden.
Instead, it's off in space somewhere.
The orientation was light on details, but you did catch one thing --
the only way you can take care of the garden is by using a low-bandwidth remote link.
A very low-bandwidth link. So low that Morse code is the only option.
Before running for the door, your manager mumbled something about, "Supply space is pretty tight" and, "You may have to order more".
Your only hope is to raise all the garden plants to full growth. Only then, the contract said, can you go home.
F - Left button (or click with the mouse)
J - Right button (or click with the mouse)
The left button switches modes.
The right button enters Morse code. There is no penalty for having "dashes" that are too long.
In "Garden" mode (on the left), you can use supplies to feed plants.
Enter the matching letter to pick a supply, then enter the matching letter to pick a plant.
In "Order" mode (on the right), you can order more supplies.
Enter the matching letter combination to order supplies.
Morse code chart on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:International_Morse_Code.svg
Hold left button 5 seconds to restart in hard mode (all letters + numbers)
Hold left button 5 seconds to restart back in easy mode (A-H only).
Hold right button 5 seconds to restart in the current mode.
I ran out of time and did not put in music, sorry about that. I was able to finish most everything else though. I hope you enjoy playing it!
I had one huge lesson learned: Trying to do gapless MP3 looping is A HUGE PAIN. I probably wasted 4-5 hours on that alone. I finally had to do the most painful method, referenced here: http://blog.andre-michelle.com/2010/playback-mp3-loop-gapless/</a>;
The GRO (Garden Research Overseer) initiative sounded so tempting. The pay was good, and you love gardens.
Unfortunately, they neglected to mention that you would not personally be visiting the garden.
Instead, it's off in space somewhere.
The orientation was light on details, but you did catch one thing --
the only way you can take care of the garden is by using a low-bandwidth remote link.
A very low-bandwidth link. So low that Morse code is the only option.
Before running for the door, your manager mumbled something about, "Supply space is pretty tight" and, "You may have to order more".
Your only hope is to raise all the garden plants to full growth. Only then, the contract said, can you go home.
F - Left button (or click with the mouse)
J - Right button (or click with the mouse)
The left button switches modes.
The right button enters Morse code. There is no penalty for having "dashes" that are too long.
In "Garden" mode (on the left), you can use supplies to feed plants.
Enter the matching letter to pick a supply, then enter the matching letter to pick a plant.
In "Order" mode (on the right), you can order more supplies.
Enter the matching letter combination to order supplies.
Morse code chart on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:International_Morse_Code.svg
Hold left button 5 seconds to restart in hard mode (all letters + numbers)
Hold left button 5 seconds to restart back in easy mode (A-H only).
Hold right button 5 seconds to restart in the current mode.
I ran out of time and did not put in music, sorry about that. I was able to finish most everything else though. I hope you enjoy playing it!
I had one huge lesson learned: Trying to do gapless MP3 looping is A HUGE PAIN. I probably wasted 4-5 hours on that alone. I finally had to do the most painful method, referenced here: http://blog.andre-michelle.com/2010/playback-mp3-loop-gapless/</a>;