iPad Chain Link Pro $0.99 [iTunes Whats Hot & New and Noteworthy]

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  1. LordGek

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    Too late. If I pass out from lack of oxygen it will be all your fault!
     
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    The v2.0 update is OUT!

    But I don't think the IAPs working yet.

    How will the game recognize if I already own Chain Patterns?
     
  3. Vexorg

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    Yes, the update went live but the IAPs haven't shown up on iTunes yet. But they are "ready for sale" in the system so it should appear sometime today.

    The game can only recognize Chain Pattern if Chain Pattern has already been launched at least once on the same device. So if you haven't run it in awhile or have replaced your device, you'll need to install it and run it again. Then you can safely delete Chain Pattern.
     
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    My previous purchase of Chain Pattern seemed recognized once I ran it after installing the new Chain Link Pro.

    I love the new mode, Chain Entity, as it reminds me a bit of my ol' pal Shape Sifter. ;)

    My only whine so far was the inclusion of the "Undos" (just like Harbor Master and Flight Control's "Rewinds", 1 free and further packs of 5 need to be bought for $1) as they completely invalidate the leaderboards. Now the highest scores will be dictated by those willing to spend the most to keep their games going. Did you at least have the decency to limit it to ONE undo per game, ala Harbor Master or will the sky be the limit? :(
     
  5. Vexorg

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    LordGek, the undo is limited to one per game and you have a chance to win them without money from the mystery bonus that appears in-game. Plus with static mode, an undo lets you have 4 lives instead of 3. And in timed mode, it will add 30 seconds to the clock. So it can improve your score but it won't have a drastic change. But it is powerful for the arcade mode since you only have one life to play. People have always requested winning more lives for arcade mode so this was my way of giving people what they wanted.
     
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    Erm, thanks for limiting the undos to 1 per game and allowing a chance to win them for free once in a while but, grrr, I just REALLY HATE consumable IAPs!

    I want to believe once I buy something it stays mine for as long as I keep the game. If it makes you some extra cash, so be it, you're at least in good company since Flight Control and Harbor Master do it but in their game's it is either really tough or impossible to earn additional free undos.
     
  7. brerlappin

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    Will the iPad version be updated with the same new stuff? Or what about doing a universal update?:)
     
  8. Vexorg

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    Hey brerlappin, the iPad version update has also been submitted with all the new features except the graphic pack. I'm expecting it will be approved by Dec 19th. I didn't do an universal update since it would push the game size over 20 megs and people wouldn't be able to download the update over their cell phone data plan.
     
  9. Vexorg

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    Chain Link HD (the iPad version) update is now available just in time for Christmas! It got approved late last night on the last day of the year Apple is approving updates. It's a Christmas miracle!
     
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    [Angel Choir] Ahhh!
     
  11. Drexiel

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    *see's Chain link thread* What is his about.... a fence?


    *see's pictures* hmmm wth is this?


    *watches video* ....


    *opens iTunes* where the hell is Chain Link Pro... I need to buy this... NOOOWWWWWW


    There it is! :D bought! :b
     
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    You done did good as this game is a blast and a half.
     
  13. Drexiel

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    playing Chain Link Pro as i type :D
     
  14. Vexorg

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    It's been 3 years since I released the last update to Chain Link Pro. The iPhone has changed a lot since the game first came out in 2010. Wouldn't it be great if there was an update coming that brought the game up to 2015's iPhone standards...
     
  15. brerlappin

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    It would be nice, actually.

    :)
     
  16. Sash-O

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    Yeah, that would be great!!
    What about Chain Link HD? Is there an update coming too?
    I love Chain Link (Pro, HD, 2) ;)
     
  17. Vexorg

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    The update is only for Chain Link Pro for now and not Chain HD. Mostly due to the separate code base for Chain HD and the amount of work that it took just to get Chain Link Pro updated. We'll see based on the feedback I get for Chain Link Pro.
     
  18. Vexorg

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    After years of waiting, the Chain Link Mega v3.0 update is finally here!
    - Complete overhaul of the graphics to Retina high resolution
    - Contains all the software technology upgrades, game improvements and bug fixes that went into making Chain Link Pro 2
    - Watch and share video replays of your best games
    - Added daily free powerups!
    - Added energetic music to Hyper Chain to improve your chaining abilities (it really does work!)
    - Sloooooowwww motion effect when a shape collision ends the game

    Please post your feedback here on what you think of the update. Too late? Better late then never? :D
     
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  20. brerlappin

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    Nice update!
     

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