Author Topic: Andrex's MYSTERIOUS NEW GAMING SITE omg (Read 3933 times)

Tasty · « **on:** August 26, 2012, 06:33:32 PM »

candlepin.co

Something I've been working on the last couple days. It's basically going to be an HTML5 game store, but as a monthly service. Think Rdio (or what Zune used to be.) A couple bucks will give you unlimited access to all the games.

But that's a ways off. The open beta in a few months will be free.

A big part is the algorithm I'm working on to display games tailored to your tastes when you log in. Think of like, if Amazon and Netflix's recommendations had a baby and that baby grew up to be a gamer. I think this solves indies trying to get noticed through the "Just In" category of other stores. My site will constantly surface old games alongside new ones if it thinks you'll like them.

Anyways, looking for feedback. Tell me what you like about the idea, and also why it won't work.

I made a blog post that explains it in a little more detail.

Tasty · « **Reply #1 on:** August 26, 2012, 06:43:22 PM »

Quote from: Green Man on August 26, 2012, 06:36:43 PM

I can't support a website that uses a .co address.

I also have candlep.in but that felt a little obtuse.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 26, 2012, 07:11:39 PM »

Knew I recognised that name from somewhere, had seen it on my twitter feed. Good luck!

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #3 on:** August 26, 2012, 07:15:58 PM »

How much you gonna charge for Himu Plinko?

Tasty · « **Reply #4 on:** August 26, 2012, 07:21:20 PM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on August 26, 2012, 07:11:39 PM

Knew I recognised that name from somewhere, had seen it on my twitter feed. Good luck!

Didn't know I had a Twitter stalker from here.

Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on August 26, 2012, 07:15:58 PM

How much you gonna charge for Himu Plinko?

It's a sub service, so it's included in the sub. I'm working on Himuro Goes to the Park, hopefully I can make it a launch title.

D3RANG3D · « **Reply #5 on:** August 26, 2012, 07:25:18 PM »

Quote from: Andrex on August 26, 2012, 07:21:20 PM

Quote from: pilonv1 on August 26, 2012, 07:11:39 PM
Knew I recognised that name from somewhere, had seen it on my twitter feed. Good luck!

Didn't know I had a Twitter stalker from here.

Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on August 26, 2012, 07:15:58 PM
How much you gonna charge for Himu Plinko?

It's a sub service, so it's included in the sub. I'm working on Himuro Goes to the Park, hopefully I can make it a launch title.

So it's a game about cruising for dudes in restrooms at the park?

Tasty · « **Reply #6 on:** August 26, 2012, 07:36:35 PM »

Quote from: D3RANG3D on August 26, 2012, 07:25:18 PM

So it's a game about cruising for dudes in restrooms at the park?

That's one of the minigames, yeah. Think of it like a 2D platforming Shenmue that isn't garbage.

spoiler (click to show/hide)

JK Himumu

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DCharlieJP · « **Reply #7 on:** August 27, 2012, 01:02:27 AM »

I have Everybodyhatesnintendo.com - you can host it there?

Momo · « **Reply #8 on:** August 27, 2012, 01:16:02 AM »

brb registering ninpoopdo.com

DCharlieJP · « **Reply #9 on:** August 27, 2012, 01:17:21 AM »

i also have GAFDicks.com if you want to use that.

Tasty · « **Reply #10 on:** August 27, 2012, 01:22:29 AM »

Quote from: DCharlieJP on August 27, 2012, 01:17:21 AM

i also have GAFDicks.com if you want to use that.

Isn't demi doing something with that?

Pringo · « **Reply #11 on:** August 27, 2012, 01:52:22 AM »

Don't you kind of need to have games to sell before making a whole store for them?

Tasty · « **Reply #12 on:** August 27, 2012, 01:59:34 AM »

Quote from: Pringo on August 27, 2012, 01:52:22 AM

Don't you kind of need to have games to sell before making a whole store for them?

Yup.

Quote

Since Candlepin needs to have a library of games before it actually launches for users, I’m accepting developer applications ahead of the open beta, which will be in a couple months.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 27, 2012, 02:13:45 AM »

Quote from: DCharlieJP on August 27, 2012, 01:02:27 AM

I have Everybodyhatesnintendo.com - you can host it there?

Quote from: DCharlieJP on August 27, 2012, 01:17:21 AM

i also have GAFDicks.com if you want to use that.

these should just re-direct to each other

Verdigris Murder · « **Reply #14 on:** August 27, 2012, 11:19:51 AM »

The symbol. Why are there two penis's, or it's a reductive goatse.

Tasty · « **Reply #15 on:** August 27, 2012, 11:37:32 AM »

Quote from: Martin Raperman on August 27, 2012, 11:19:51 AM

The symbol. Why are there two penis's, or it's a reductive goatse.

I have some Freudian books I think you should read, sit down in that chair over there.

DCharlieJP · « **Reply #16 on:** August 27, 2012, 12:28:22 PM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on August 27, 2012, 02:13:45 AM

Quote from: DCharlieJP on August 27, 2012, 01:02:27 AM
I have Everybodyhatesnintendo.com - you can host it there?

Quote from: DCharlieJP on August 27, 2012, 01:17:21 AM
i also have GAFDicks.com if you want to use that.

these should just re-direct to each other

GAFDicks already redirects here !

Shuri · « **Reply #17 on:** August 28, 2012, 12:33:28 AM »

Money well invested!

demi · « **Reply #18 on:** August 28, 2012, 12:38:04 AM »

Who is that, Shuri? Very nice. I approve.

Tasty · « **Reply #19 on:** August 28, 2012, 02:09:43 AM »

Got two devs signed up already. ^_^

Tasty · « **Reply #20 on:** August 28, 2012, 02:41:36 AM »

Also here's what some actual game devs are saying:

"Love the automatic discovery engine idea. If it works you shouldn't even need to vet for quality." "I like the idea of the flat rate. HTML5 games seem hard to monetize, so maybe that's the way forward." -Chris Pruett, Co-Founder/Robot Invader (Wind-Up Knight)

"Sounds cool." -Jools Watsham, Co-Founder/Renegade Kid (Dementium, Mutant Mudds)

(these are not the ones who applied, for the record)

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #21 on:** August 28, 2012, 03:31:05 PM »

Quote from: demi on August 28, 2012, 12:38:04 AM

Who is that, Shuri? Very nice. I approve.

demi · « **Reply #22 on:** August 28, 2012, 03:40:49 PM »

Looks like muckhole

Tasty · « **Reply #23 on:** August 28, 2012, 04:03:40 PM »

Get your fatty perversions out of my thread.

demi · « **Reply #24 on:** August 28, 2012, 04:07:26 PM »

Seems cool.

Tasty · « **Reply #25 on:** August 28, 2012, 04:16:40 PM »

Quote from: demi on August 28, 2012, 04:07:26 PM

Seems cool.

Can I quote that?

Tasty · « **Reply #26 on:** August 29, 2012, 09:10:14 PM »

New blog post: "Per Player Pricing: An Experimental Revenue Model for Developers"

Tasty · « **Reply #27 on:** August 30, 2012, 03:26:08 PM »

4 devs signed up.

Tasty · « **Reply #28 on:** August 31, 2012, 10:19:32 AM »

http://www.html5gamedevelopment.org/html5-news/2012-08-candlepin-an-upcoming-curated-html5-game-discovery-platform

Interviewed.

Tasty · « **Reply #29 on:** August 31, 2012, 10:34:22 AM »

Thanks Borys.

I used the wrong "guerilla."

Tasty · « **Reply #30 on:** August 31, 2012, 11:03:15 AM »

They fixed it.

Anyways, does anyone here know about candlepin bowling? I thought it was widespread but apparently it's only prominent in New England and parts of Canada...

Tasty · « **Reply #31 on:** September 02, 2012, 02:27:47 AM »

6 devs signed up.

Eric P · « **Reply #32 on:** September 02, 2012, 07:45:50 AM »

I went on a trip to Mass. a few months ago and we decided to go bowling for the hell of it. The bowling alley was a candlepin alley, something none of us had ever played before. It was really interesting. It reminded me more of a lawn game than actual bowling.

Tasty · « **Reply #33 on:** September 02, 2012, 04:33:34 PM »

Quote from: Eric P on September 02, 2012, 07:45:50 AM

I went on a trip to Mass. a few months ago and we decided to go bowling for the hell of it. The bowling alley was a candlepin alley, something none of us had ever played before. It was really interesting. It reminded me more of a lawn game than actual bowling.

Yeah it's a pretty cool twist on the game. Much harder to rack up a high score though, but that goes for your opponents too.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #34 on:** September 02, 2012, 05:27:55 PM »

ya candlepin is a new england thing

Tasty · « **Reply #35 on:** September 02, 2012, 08:16:38 PM »

New blog post: "What kind of games are right for Candlepin?"

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #36 on:** September 02, 2012, 10:16:59 PM »

So this is like new grounds but costs money?

Tasty · « **Reply #37 on:** September 02, 2012, 10:27:48 PM »

Quote from: TheInfelicitousDandy on September 02, 2012, 10:16:59 PM

So this is like new grounds but costs money?

I would like to think of it as eventually becoming Steam for the web.

Tasty · « **Reply #38 on:** September 05, 2012, 07:03:16 PM »

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Author Topic: Andrex's MYSTERIOUS NEW GAMING SITE omg (Read 3933 times)