The newest revision is really hard, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
I think it's pretty broken that "increased exit cost" happens randomly; if that happens Monday night you might as well restart. Personally I think it should be either set to always happen on Wednesday (would create a great game flow) or to never happen before Wednesday (maintains randomness as concept).
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. I agree. The "Jerry Rule" system will be overhauled in a future update - currently it's kind of a placeholder.
I agree. I had a 4999$ exit cost too early in most of my tries so I failed over and over haha. And after many failed attempts if I got an increased exit cost right on the fisrt night, I'd just restart immediately
After jerry knows how many hours (definitely 16+ lol) I was finally able to win. I admit at some point I became pretty frustrated that I couldn't get a good deck fast enough (especially during the 2nd and the 3rd act). But anyway this game is fire. I wonder what you're going to change by its release hehe. I wish you all well! Good luck with the following development! <3
Great game. Thanks for sharing with the world. Last update significantly improved the game, making it more strategic. The new hint cards are especially good at promoting deduction. Funny how "blink" went all the way from common to rare lol.
I'm soooooo obsessed with this game! I was wondering if you could consider releasing a Steam version for macOS? It would be awesome to experience all the updates, improvements, and achievements from this stage of development through to the final version. Thanks for all the effort you're putting into this masterpiece!
Thanks for playing and for the kind words! We are going to try to release a Steam version for MacOS. I don't have a Mac to test on so I've been relying on our playtesters in the discord for help finding bugs and such. In addition, there are some extra hoops to jump through to release a game on Macs so that Apple won't flag it as "suspicious." Anyway all that to say that we will continue to upload Mac builds here on itch and we'll try to get them working on Steam as well but it might take longer than it does for the Windows version. Feel free to join our discord if you'd like to follow along with the development (and potentially help us work through Mac related bugs so we can get that version up faster).
Oh wow this is the best card game I played here! I absolutely love it! The atmosphere, style, card combos and everything! I haven't been able to get past the second "act" yet but damn this game has so much potential. I'd love to buy it on Steam when it will be released. I'd buy it here but alas, itch.io doesn't allow me to pay with my country's card. Anyway, good luck with the release and further development. You folks are awesome <3
Hey thanks for your reply! <3 I've been able to get to the 3 act as of now. I wanted to ask you if you were going to have several difficulties in this game. I mean I'm trying the best I can but I can't beat up the 4999$ exit trial. This trial seems unbalancedly harder than the other 3 ones. I've been thinking if you were going to add different difficulty levels with different trials... Maybe it's only my issue though haha. Anyways I'll continue trying beating it of course cause this game is wonderful :)
Oh thanks, I've played inscryption. Totally love it, the game was a gem that made me try a card game for the first time in my life. I was initially frustrated cause I failed lol but with time I've managed to get a better deck and finally won hehe
Once inscryption gives you that undying squirrel piece of whatever it is called, the game is kind of broken. Mechnically, I think this game is better. Inscryption is kind of more interesting for it's immersive qualities, playing a game within a house you can look around in.
i love this game and have been playing since 1.16 but have also never got past thursday and ive only got that far once just as like a reference for how difficult it is (or maybe im just stupid)
Thanks for the kind words! The game is definitely really hard. I consider it to already be an accomplishment to beat Monday and a MAJOR accomplishment to beat it on Friday!
this game is fantastic I love the learning curve and the mystery. ive only gotten to wednesday but im determines to win or escape if thats the ending. I really want to see this game on steam or even better mobile. if it was on mobile id play it everywhere. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK DEVS
Thanks for the kind words! There is currently not any kind of satisfying ending, but we plan to add one soon! We are definitely going to put it on steam (here is a link to the page where you can wishlist it to get an email when it's available https://store.steampowered.com/app/3616280/Mr_Magpies_Harmless_Card_Game/). I'm not sure if we'll have a mobile release, if we do it would probably be well after the steam release.
actually so addicted to this game rn. I’m sick in bed just grinding it lol. I’d love to have a warning when I get down to the last couple of minutes, because I don’t pay attention to the clock I’m focused on the cards, and I’ve lost 3 times when I had enough money because I didn’t know I needed to stop. Also controller support would be lovely for handhelds. Will this get a steam release?
I'm glad the game can act as something to take your mind off things while you're sick in bed! I've definitely had times like that where I just want the day to be over already. I hope you get better soon! Adding more audio/visual feedback to the clock is definitely something we intend to do. Out of curiosity, when you have run out of time is it because you didn't know you had enough money or you were just enjoying flipping the cards? We probably won't have controller support for a while because it can be tricky for a game like this where it's not obvious which buttons would correspond to what. Probably after we release on steam. Speaking of which, yes we will definitely have a steam release! Here is the steam page where you can wishlist the game to get an email when it comes out / goes on sale https://store.steampowered.com/app/3616280/Mr_Magpies_Harmless_Card_Game/
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The newest revision is really hard, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
I think it's pretty broken that "increased exit cost" happens randomly; if that happens Monday night you might as well restart. Personally I think it should be either set to always happen on Wednesday (would create a great game flow) or to never happen before Wednesday (maintains randomness as concept).
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. I agree. The "Jerry Rule" system will be overhauled in a future update - currently it's kind of a placeholder.
More than 50% of the time, I get my wish and "increased exit cost" comes after Tuesday, so the current state isn't terrible!
I agree. I had a 4999$ exit cost too early in most of my tries so I failed over and over haha. And after many failed attempts if I got an increased exit cost right on the fisrt night, I'd just restart immediately
After jerry knows how many hours (definitely 16+ lol) I was finally able to win. I admit at some point I became pretty frustrated that I couldn't get a good deck fast enough (especially during the 2nd and the 3rd act). But anyway this game is fire. I wonder what you're going to change by its release hehe. I wish you all well! Good luck with the following development! <3
Thanks for sharing your experience! I'm glad you're enjoying it.
What are we going to change by its release? A LOT!! Stay tuned ;)
I'll definitely will follow your progress haha. You guys are great!
WHAT'S A JERRY !?
The cards with skulls on them that hurt you
your god
Great game. Thanks for sharing with the world. Last update significantly improved the game, making it more strategic. The new hint cards are especially good at promoting deduction. Funny how "blink" went all the way from common to rare lol.
Thanks for playing! I'm glad you're enjoying the game.
I'm soooooo obsessed with this game! I was wondering if you could consider releasing a Steam version for macOS? It would be awesome to experience all the updates, improvements, and achievements from this stage of development through to the final version. Thanks for all the effort you're putting into this masterpiece!
Thanks for playing and for the kind words! We are going to try to release a Steam version for MacOS. I don't have a Mac to test on so I've been relying on our playtesters in the discord for help finding bugs and such. In addition, there are some extra hoops to jump through to release a game on Macs so that Apple won't flag it as "suspicious." Anyway all that to say that we will continue to upload Mac builds here on itch and we'll try to get them working on Steam as well but it might take longer than it does for the Windows version. Feel free to join our discord if you'd like to follow along with the development (and potentially help us work through Mac related bugs so we can get that version up faster).
im so forcing my friends to play, wanna see who beats the game first 😼
Good luck!
Oh wow this is the best card game I played here! I absolutely love it! The atmosphere, style, card combos and everything! I haven't been able to get past the second "act" yet but damn this game has so much potential. I'd love to buy it on Steam when it will be released. I'd buy it here but alas, itch.io doesn't allow me to pay with my country's card. Anyway, good luck with the release and further development. You folks are awesome <3
Thanks so much for the kind words! It is very motivating for me to hear it when people enjoy the game :)
Hey thanks for your reply! <3 I've been able to get to the 3 act as of now. I wanted to ask you if you were going to have several difficulties in this game. I mean I'm trying the best I can but I can't beat up the 4999$ exit trial. This trial seems unbalancedly harder than the other 3 ones. I've been thinking if you were going to add different difficulty levels with different trials... Maybe it's only my issue though haha. Anyways I'll continue trying beating it of course cause this game is wonderful :)
try out inscription on steam if you like this!
Oh thanks, I've played inscryption. Totally love it, the game was a gem that made me try a card game for the first time in my life. I was initially frustrated cause I failed lol but with time I've managed to get a better deck and finally won hehe
Once inscryption gives you that undying squirrel piece of whatever it is called, the game is kind of broken. Mechnically, I think this game is better. Inscryption is kind of more interesting for it's immersive qualities, playing a game within a house you can look around in.
Thanks for checking it out and sharing the video!
When will it come out on steam???
Cause ngl I really want it to be on steam for some reason
Working on the Steam version as we speak! You can wishlist it here if you feel so inclined: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3616280/Mr_Magpies_Harmless_Card_Game/
i love this game and have been playing since 1.16 but have also never got past thursday and ive only got that far once just as like a reference for how difficult it is (or maybe im just stupid)
Thanks for the kind words! The game is definitely really hard. I consider it to already be an accomplishment to beat Monday and a MAJOR accomplishment to beat it on Friday!
this game is fantastic I love the learning curve and the mystery. ive only gotten to wednesday but im determines to win or escape if thats the ending. I really want to see this game on steam or even better mobile. if it was on mobile id play it everywhere. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK DEVS
Thanks for the kind words! There is currently not any kind of satisfying ending, but we plan to add one soon! We are definitely going to put it on steam (here is a link to the page where you can wishlist it to get an email when it's available https://store.steampowered.com/app/3616280/Mr_Magpies_Harmless_Card_Game/). I'm not sure if we'll have a mobile release, if we do it would probably be well after the steam release.
actually so addicted to this game rn. I’m sick in bed just grinding it lol. I’d love to have a warning when I get down to the last couple of minutes, because I don’t pay attention to the clock I’m focused on the cards, and I’ve lost 3 times when I had enough money because I didn’t know I needed to stop. Also controller support would be lovely for handhelds. Will this get a steam release?
I'm glad the game can act as something to take your mind off things while you're sick in bed! I've definitely had times like that where I just want the day to be over already. I hope you get better soon! Adding more audio/visual feedback to the clock is definitely something we intend to do. Out of curiosity, when you have run out of time is it because you didn't know you had enough money or you were just enjoying flipping the cards? We probably won't have controller support for a while because it can be tricky for a game like this where it's not obvious which buttons would correspond to what. Probably after we release on steam. Speaking of which, yes we will definitely have a steam release! Here is the steam page where you can wishlist the game to get an email when it comes out / goes on sale https://store.steampowered.com/app/3616280/Mr_Magpies_Harmless_Card_Game/
This game was tough, but definitely fun to play once you get the hang of it!
Thanks for checking it out and sharing your video! If you want tips, our discord is full of players who are breaking the game on the regular haha
Radiohead reference?
Which part?
They have a song called "Morning Mr. Magpie" :D