Universal The Executive (by Riverman Media LLC)

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  1. riverman_jacob

    riverman_jacob Well-Known Member

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    How long does this usually take to work itself out? We just set the date as July 2, we don't set a specific time. Hope you can all play soon!
     
  2. metalcasket

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    Within the next couple of hours at most. It's super annoying and has really gotten stale over the last month.
     
  3. Anotherkellydown

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    Right!? While I'm waiting, does this play alright on a smaller screen (iPhone 6) or should I play on the iPad mini 2?
     
  4. riverman_jacob

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    Yes, we play on a 6 all the time!
     
  5. Anotherkellydown

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    Sweet, thanks. It'll also be nice to have it on the go. Although some games are really nice on the mini. I'll probably try it on both.
     
  6. Rip73

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    #46 Rip73, Jul 2, 2015
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    I wouldn't worry about it, the synching of store modifications does sort itself out relatively quickly.
    It appears to happen to stuff with a good strong buzz around it and lots and lots of people jumping in very quickly.

    It's just a matter of the worldwide network of servers getting a massive influx of additional data on Wednesday/Thursday along with all the regional stores getting their weekly changes.
    Servers loads go up substantially.
    All the new data, synchronising it worldwide with the varying time zones and an increase in searching, accessing, uploading and downloading.
    All the stuff that gets modified simply takes time to populate across all the worldwide servers. Placeholders, backend, storage, populating, etc, etc.
    Preparations for that upcoming extra second being added to the clocks doesn't really help matters either.

    It's in hand though with Apple building at least two major server farms in Europe and new ones being integrated (or being built) in America and other international regions (Asia, Pacific, possibly Middle East) regularly.
    Solutions are never as easy as they might seem though. I'd imagine.

    If I can give a word of advice when setting a release, always put in an actual time along with the date. It makes for a smoother transition from storing and indexing to publishing publicly.
    And don't forget to specify whether it's a full international release or a staggered time zone one. That also makes a pretty big difference when publishing them publicly.
    Setting an actual time would be of most importance though so next time bear that in mind.

    And thanks for a great game as well. :)
    It is extremely entertaining indeed and I can see why Metalcasket is his "usual reserved" :))) about a top quality game.
    Very best of luck with it.
    I hope it's as successful as it deserves to be.
     
  7. stelluhreyesthis

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    @rip73 I don't think they could have benefitted from setting a specific time along with the date for the games release, they become available randomly in the early morning of the games release now. this has been happening to all games set to release for the past 2 and a half months and It's only gotten worse lately. I have been downloading popular games at 11 pm every Wednesday for over a year without this happening until a couple months back.
     
  8. Leegames

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    Aaaargh I keep getting "This item is no longer available" (DK)

    Someone shoot the Apple tech monkey for me. :(
     
  9. riverman_jacob

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    Sorry about the delay everyone! Sounds like it should be available within a few hours. It's been so long since we released a game, I didn't know this was a problem these days. Thanks for your patience! -Jacob
     
  10. Tulki

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    #50 Tulki, Jul 2, 2015
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    Looks interesting... is the demo version supposed to be out now as well? I searched under your company name but didn't see it. Guessing it's just typical app store launch night issues though.

    You guys said it's universal in the description. Does it have save syncing between devices?
     
  11. Drexiel

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    Wanted to buy this but... 1.7 gigs?. I barely made space for Implosion D:

    I hate my 16 gig iPhone...

    I'll be buying this as soon as i have some space because it looks very damn awesome. Pizza vs Skeletons is one of my favorite games on iOS. I hope the executive becomes one of my favorites
    ... As soon as i have space!!:'(
     
  12. ZeeMonkeyMan

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    I just got my first pop up ad on this site ever?! It was for this game, actually makes me feel like not buying it.
     
  13. andsoitgoes

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    Don't let it.

    PvS was amazing, the devs were amazing and I don't think, even with how big a critical success it was, they made insane money from it. Maybe I'm wrong, but even if I am the devs have been so down to earth and are literally brothers who do a ton (all?) of the work on their games that I think it's worth giving them a pass on the ad.

    I don't know if I can forego buying, but my concerns are my hands. I had problems playing Sproggiwood and I'm worried this one is going to destroy my fingers, there's lots of swiping as the game goes on, isn't there? I presume the difficulty ramps up, is there an option to change that?
     
  14. The Son of Anarchy

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    After a hundred failed attempts, the AppStore finally just let me purchase this. Hopefully it's good to go now for all.
     
  15. metalcasket

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    Most of the game is tap-based. I don't think you should have any problems.

    Also, game's now up for sale. GO GET IT!!!
     
  16. Leegames

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    So... Because this site needs revenue, and the developer decides to support the site you enjoy by buying an ad, you consider not buying the game ... Makes sense.:D
     
  17. sapphire_neo

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    Popup ads are disgusting, regardless of the site.

    On topic, I enjoyed PvS a lot. And while The Executive looks interesting, I'm not seeing what makes this mindblowing. Still. I'll give this a shot sometime this week just on the strength of their earlier game.
     
  18. andsoitgoes

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    I don't know, metal. I don't see you really loving this game all that much :p

    I think you could bring a smidge more enthusiasm. Sheesh, you're like on 'ludes or something ;)
     
  19. Leegames

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    #59 Leegames, Jul 2, 2015
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    For the developer, 1 thing I would like to be able to change.

    1: When there is an arrow before the start of a "rythm sequence" please let me swipe anywhere on the screen to start - like all arrows with rings work, instead of having to move my finger to the arrow.


    That would make a great game even better. :)
     
  20. icoker

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    I agree as well
     

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