Just Ski (Farseer Games) - A minimalist skiing game powered by physics.

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  1. Woolsweater

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    I nabbed A9KEHEL466YT, thanks! It seems the rest have been used. I'm a big fan of Solipskier and Alto's Adventure, looking forward to trying this out.
     
  2. JeffWeber

    JeffWeber Well-Known Member

    Tip

    Just Ski Tip:

    For those trying out the game...

    When Just Ski opens you'll see a little green indicator sliding up and down at the bottom right of the screen. This represents where your thumb should be to control the game.
    Take note of the range of motion it indicates and try to stick within that when playing. This is especially important on the iPad. The game adjusts the thumb controls to ensure roughly the same phyiscal range of motion no matter the screen size you are playing on.
    If you are swiping up and down the entire screen you are doing it wrong. Stick to the bottom right as the green circle indicates :)
     
  3. GPS

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    Just had a (for me) pretty good run, I landed 4 or 5 jumps. The sun is currently orange.
     
  4. JeffWeber

    JeffWeber Well-Known Member

    Good to hear. Keep at it.

    -Jeff
     
  5. JeffWeber

    JeffWeber Well-Known Member

    Just Ski Dev Fact

    Just Ski Dev Fact:

    For those interested in behind the scenes stuff.

    The visial design for Just Ski was inspired by this Microsoft Band video ad. Microsoft Band is now a dead product, but I still love the minimalist look of this ad.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9OpAewxljc

    Early versions of Just Ski just had a white line to ski on like is shown in the ad, but I decided it looked better with the landscape more filled in.

    5 more days until launch...

    -Jeff Weber
     
  6. JeffWeber

    JeffWeber Well-Known Member

    More Promo Codes

    Hey everyone time for some more Just Ski promo codes for those interested in a challenge.

    974R7YN3JNPR
    PXKEAMARJX6T
    RREXMLYFEXLP
    HMWKHXLN3796
    E6AK4JPKTM97

    Enjoy!
     
  7. slamraman

    slamraman Well-Known Member
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    took a few days off this to play spaceplan - all done - back to just ski now \o/
     
  8. JeffWeber

    JeffWeber Well-Known Member

    Glad you're back at it. # Space plan does look cool. Love the gfx.

    FYI, to the best of my knowledge nobody other than myself has "beat" Just Ski. Curios who will be the first and how long it will take.

    -Jeff
     
  9. jasonchan

    jasonchan Active Member

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    Took 974R7YN3JNPR

    Thanks!
     
  10. Doom

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    Grabbed E6AK4JPKTM97, thanks so much! Can't wait to do some shredding!
     
  11. slamraman

    slamraman Well-Known Member
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    just did a good run for me - ie still not very good. I'm pleased to know it can be beaten too. It won't be me that does it mind but I'll get there one day. The starting sun and sky are different colours now. Great game, Jeff.
     
  12. Dannymc1989

    Dannymc1989 Member

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    Just finished it. I got close a couple of times then stuffed it up just before. Great game. Love the ending. I did it in 48 flips.
     
  13. TrueBlou

    TrueBlou Well-Known Member
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    Love the aesthetic of this game and looks like nice simple, enjoyable gameplay. This will be a launch day purchase for me for sure.

    Btw, loved the music in the trailer.
     
  14. RobinK

    RobinK Active Member

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    #34 RobinK, May 7, 2017
    Last edited: May 7, 2017
    Took HMWKHXLN3796

    I played now for 20 minutes or so and I pretty much like it. Its so satisfying when you perform some perfect landings in a row.

    2 Suggestions:
    -You could offer a setting to move the controls freely on the screen. My thumb already hurts because the lower right corner of the screen is not the right ergonomic position for me.

    -The checkpoints are too far away in some cases. Im playing the "orange section" since 15 minutes now and cant get further because the next checkpoint is too far away and I always crash after some jumps.

    Edit:
    Just found out that you can use the whole width of the screen to control the skier. So I can play until my other thumb also hurts :)
     
  15. JeffWeber

    JeffWeber Well-Known Member

    Cool. Great job. Good to know someone other than me can beat it. You are the first as far as I know.
     
  16. JeffWeber

    JeffWeber Well-Known Member

    Glad you think so. :)

    Well, to be honest there aren't any checkpoints. Think of Just Ski as one huge "level" Your goal is to get to the end in one run! A bit brutal, I know, but once you play for a while it won't seem so impossible. :)

    The background changes color based on your progress. The colors will slowly move through the colors of the color spectrum (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple) as you progress. The color of the sun is always the color corresponding to your furthest progress. So, if the furthest you've made it is orange, your sun will be orange until you get beyond the orange section.

    Hope that helps.

    Glad you figured that out.

    -Jeff
     
  17. RobinK

    RobinK Active Member

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    Haha :D I didnt even notice I played the same "level" over and over again ;)
    I'm currently at green so hopefully I will make it till the end soon.
     
  18. JeffWeber

    JeffWeber Well-Known Member

    Green is great! Only blue and purple left to go.

    Good luck!
     
  19. lukaMis

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    This app will live right next to Alto Adventure on my phone!
    When can i buy it? :confused:
     
  20. JeffWeber

    JeffWeber Well-Known Member

    Hits the AppStore May 10th.
     

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