Arcade Feedback Thread

[jane_vernon]

Yes, at the top of the page you can go into Arcade Settings and turn the option to receive PM's there.

 

[valanhb]

Originally Posted by SillyJilly

I can see myself becoming very addicted to quite a few of these games. I really am enjoying them thus far. My only question is, how do you find the arcade? I've found it by the tournament thing in Anne's posts. That's the only way I know how to get in.

Anne's working on getting a link to the Arcade from the top bar of links (where the User CP is, Your Cats, etc.).

 

[natalie_ca]

I've tried a few of the games. My only favourite so far is the Easter Egg Match one. Sharp Shooter isn't too bad, but some like the Canadian Geography you can't really play more than once or twice because it's not that hard to remember the placement of 10 provinces and 3 territories. A geography game that took into account a larger area like Europe or all of "North America" would be better, at least for repeat playability.

 

[laureen227]

Originally Posted by SillyJilly

I can see myself becoming very addicted to quite a few of these games. I really am enjoying them thus far. My only question is, how do you find the arcade? I've found it by the tournament thing in Anne's posts. That's the only way I know how to get in.

here's a link: http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/arc...t=Arcade&cat=1

 

[clixpix]

Originally Posted by Natalie_ca

I've tried a few of the games. My only favourite so far is the Easter Egg Match one. Sharp Shooter isn't too bad, but some like the Canadian Geography you can't really play more than once or twice because it's not that hard to remember the placement of 10 provinces and 3 territories. A geography game that took into account a larger area like Europe or all of "North America" would be better, at least for repeat playability.

There is one for Europe, Central America, North America, and Australia. Also, points are awarded based on time, so players can actually try to beat each other by doing it faster.

 

[Anne]

Originally Posted by WELDRWOMN

I like playing the games, but by the time that I am finished with each game, my login has timed out so my score doesn't get posted (unless it is a short game).

Sounds like a cookie issue. When you log in, do you have the box that says "remember me" or something to that effect, checked?

Originally Posted by keith p

We have an arcade, where?

I'll be adding the link to the top nav bar, hopefully later today. For now, the link is in the announcement thread. Here it is again -
http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/arcade.php

 

[bonnie1965]

Originally Posted by clixpix

There is one for Europe, Central America, North America, and Australia. Also, points are awarded based on time, so players can actually try to beat each other by doing it faster.

Didn't find the one for north america?

 

[mews2much]

I love the Games

 

[natalie_ca]

Balloon Hunter.....

How do you play that? There are no instructions other than to shoot as many balloons as you can, but it doesn't tell you how to go about discharging the arrow.

Arrow keys change the angle of the bow, and the space bar doesn't shoot the arrow. So how do you shoot the arrow at the darn balloon??!!!

 

[luvmy2cats]

People keep talking about points. Does it cost to play the arcade?

 

[valanhb]

Originally Posted by Natalie_ca

Balloon Hunter.....

How do you play that? There are no instructions other than to shoot as many balloons as you can, but it doesn't tell you how to go about discharging the arrow.

Arrow keys change the angle of the bow, and the space bar doesn't shoot the arrow. So how do you shoot the arrow at the darn balloon??!!!

Hold down the space bar to give the shot "power" and release the space bar to shoot. Yeah, took me many tries to figure that one out!

 

[jcat]

Originally Posted by Bonnie1965

Didn't find the one for North America?

That's the "Map Game". It "drops" 21 U.S. states randomly, and you have to drag them to their proper place as quickly as possible.

Originally Posted by luvmycat1

People keep talking about points. Does it cost to play the arcade?

This weekend it's free, but afterwards members will have to use points to buy a 1-week arcade pass.

 

[pat]

Hi, I think there is a glitch with the Bubble Shooter game. Tierre0 has had the highest score for over a day, with mine being second. All of a sudden their score is gone and mine is listed as the best, which it doesn't deserve to be!

update: now my top score disappeared too...wah!!!!

 

[sillyjilly]

I have found that with the game Bloc Smart, that I got in like 5-6 levels and needed to leave, but when I left, it didn't record my score thus far. I would like to see on some of the games like those that can take a while to be able to leave and have it record your score to that point. Not to be able to go back and keep going but to end there and still have a score. But since it is just a game, it's not really a big deal either way but thought I would mention it. There is another game as well that I was thinking of in the same way. I will see if I can remember the name of it in a second.


I can't remember off hand... But.. Those are my thoughts thus far!

 

[taterbug]

Anyone have any details on creating "tournaments?" Do you have to find another user, or is it just for whoever decides they want to play? I'm just curious.

I think the PM notices of your being beat are cool!

It keeps you on the ball!

 

[jcat]

Originally Posted by Pat & Alix

Hi, I think there is a glitch with the Bubble Shooter game. Tierre0 has had the highest score for over a day, with mine being second. All of a sudden their score is gone and mine is listed as the best, which it doesn't deserve to be!

Originally Posted by SillyJilly

I have found that with the game Bloc Smart, that I got in like 5-6 levels and needed to leave, but when I left, it didn't record my score thus far. I would like to see on some of the games like those that can take a while to be able to leave and have it record your score to that point. Not to be able to go back and keep going but to end there and still have a score. But since it is just a game, it's not really a big deal either way but thought I would mention it. There is another game as well that I was thinking of in the same way. I will see if I can remember the name of it in a second.


I can't remember off hand... But.. Those are my thoughts thus far!

There seem to be glitches with several games, some of which might be "correctable", while others aren't. It's being worked on, meaning some changes have already been made, and others are sure to come, but I doubt that 100% accuracy can be achieved, so some games should probably just be played for fun, rather than in a competitive manner.

 

[sillyjilly]

Yeah, I realise that.

I also noticed with the new game BRIII: Gemini that it doesn't seem to end. Just keeps going, no pause, no end, nothing. But.. Just noticed.

 

[luvmy2cats]

I think I'm addicted to balloon shooter.

Good thing I have plenty of points.

 

[laureen227]

i couldn't figure out how to make the cue hit the ball in the pool game...

 

[valanhb]

Just use the mouse to pull the cue back, holding down on the left mouse button and release to shoot. Some of the instructions for the games are definitely lacking...