Hi! To celebrate v1 of Flingy being released on the App Store we'd like to run a little competition with six promo codes up for grabs to some lucky people Flingy the robot has fallen from his home in the sky! Propelled by his jetpack, Flingy must swing around spheres to get back to his beloved Mrs Flingy-- but he's clumsy and needs you to control his grapple! Simply tap spheres to grapple to them and tap anywhere to disconnect. Use Flingy's momentum to fling him higher and higher! iTunes link: http://itunes.apple.com/app/flingy/id395631319?mt=8 To win one of the promo codes simply post a Flingy poem below Can be anything related to the game, robots, whatever you like. Bonus points for haikus! We'll select the best half a dozen entries over the next week or so and update this thread as we go until we have all the winners! Good luck - and get those creative juices flowing
Flingy gets thrown into the air With the greatest of ease To try to get back to Mrs. Flingy Who is not all too pleased For her hubby has fallen onto the earth And is now trying to elevate his great girth With the help of some timely grappling Along those helpful spheres We can make their reunion a big time happenin' For a heart-felt gathering filled with robot-strewn tears Good luck to all the wordsmiths Let's try to keep it light As I close this stanza By wishing everyone a sleepy "good night"
ColeDaddy - that's way too good to not immediately award you the first promo code. Nice one, well done Will PM you. 5 left
You're welcome We've been getting some great feedback for v1.1 and beyond so any interesting ideas and we'd love to hear them (PM me if you prefer).
He tries and tries with all his might To not give up without a fight As his mind is covered in many fears He clings and reaches to all the spheres He hangs on to his dear life In order to see beloved wife The more and more Flingy climbs up The less he knows about the fate of his luck His speed is very much like fire As he tries to get higher and higher With the stregh and his determination Flingy has finally reached his destination Knowing that he finally succeeds He now has the chance to be at ease With Flingy's worries now diminished He can finally except that his journey has now finished
Ten little robots standing in a line, One fell down and then there were nine. Nine little robots going through a gate, One tripped up and then there were eight. Eight little robots marching down to Devon, One got lost and then there were seven. Seven little robots doing clever tricks, One was told off and then there were six. Six little robots learning how to dive, One jumped in and then there were five. Five little robots walking on the floor, One slipped over and then there were four. Four little robots climbing up a tree One fell down and then there were three. Three little robots visiting a zoo, One got eaten and then there were two. Two little robots playing in the sun, One got burnt and then there was one, One little robot working all day long, He went home and then there were none.
Thank you speed4mee. A robot take on '10 Little Indians' Promo code on its way to you via PM. 3 more to go!
The Robot by Michael Mack Upon the stairway of despair, Complete with broken love affairs And promises that never came, But faded with a touch of shame, A pretty girl with golden hair And innocence so sadly rare, Strove to keep her head above A way of life devoid of love. Feeling pinned against Life's wall, She chanced upon a robot tall And said, "Please come and share with me Whatever Fate has deemed to be. I'm through with love, done with chances Spirit crushed by past romances, Just be a friend in word and deed. That's all that I shall ever need." "There's not too much from me to learn," Remarked the robot, in return. "Emotions do not form a part of my cold, solid-steel heart. Whatever maker fashioned me Did not permit my circuitry Responsiveness to love or pain - You're thoughts for me would be in vain." "No matter", spoke the maid. "No more Do I wish passion to explore. Be someone I can come home to When my exhausting day is through. Count yourself a well-worn shoe - A friend that I can slip into . . . Protection from a stone cold floor . . . For this I ask and nothing more." Agreement made, he took her hand And lived the life that she had planned, Always willing, not demanding, Aiding her with understanding He made her smile with humorous wit (As his restrictions would permit) And, bit by bit, she came to feel That he was more than iron and steel. "I love you, robot", she at last Replied when several months had passed. "You're strength and quiet dignity Have brought a wondrous change in me. No more do I feel all alone, And pray you must be flesh and bone. Deep-set emotions you MUST feel Within that outer coat of steel!" "If I were able, I would say I'm sorry I was made this way But my design and programmation Does not provide for that creation Of feelings normal men may feel That were not born of iron and steel. I told you all this once before. You have no right expecting more." "Go, then!" cried she. "I will not live Beside a fiend who cannot give! Though I be battered by misuse, Misguided trust and strong abuse, At least the men I chose were real And had the power to love and feel. Of all the lovers I recall, You are the cruelest one of all!" The robot, indestructible, Continues freely and at will. Emotionless, apparently, But, bearing closer scrutiny, One can see a small tear streak Down that cold, metallic cheek As I reflect upon my life . . . That lovely lady was my wife. The robot, of course, was me.
Very nice - thank you! (and thanks to Michael Mack of course!). Let's hope Flingy is a bit warmer to Mrs Flingy Promo code on its way via PM 2 more to go!
Lovely. An extended Flingy haiku! Promo code flying to you via PM 1 more to go! Who will win the last one?
Flingy - робот из железа Хочет высоко летать Даже взрослые и дети Очень любят с ним играть Sorry for Russian, but its my language) In English will be somewhere about Flingy - a robot made of iron Wants to fly а very high Even children and adults Very like to play with him
Russian .. English .. we'll take it all. Flingy speaks 1400 languages fluently ;-) Congratulations, you have won the last promo code. Please check your PMs. Thanks for everyone's contribution - well done to the winners and look out for more Flingy comps v soon In the meantime, you can help Flingy by following the link in my signature