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No-button contest?

Started by d000hg Nov 24, 2005 at 7:25 AM 45 replies 4.6k views

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Nov 24, 2005 at 7:25 AM

So an idea someone (maybe me) had was to have a contest like the one-button contest, but using only the movement of the mouse, and NO buttons. I am increasingly interested in this possibility and I thought I'd throw it out here and see what you guys think. I'm not especially thinking of hosting such a contest since I'd like to enter myself, but if it's popular maybe GD would add it to their list or somebody else would like to ask to host such a contest?

ChemicalImbalance

Nov 24, 2005 at 7:32 AM

A flashy graphics demo could work with no-buttons, but I'm not sure if that would really constitute a game. Still, I've enjoyed some no-button programs.

d000hg

Nov 24, 2005 at 7:34 AM

Well considering some fun games can be made using a single button, the mouse should give way more creativity and choice of game control IMO, while presenting some different limitiations.

Wan

Nov 24, 2005 at 7:36 AM

Could the mouse buttons (and scroll wheel) be used?

happybara

Nov 24, 2005 at 7:36 AM

dont click it

jbadams

Nov 24, 2005 at 8:04 AM

Interesting idea. I think people could probably come up with some interesting ideas using only movement of the mouse as input. As an added bonus, the input scheme should also be compatible with a joystick (also without the use of any buttons).

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dont click it

Interesting. Anyone who didn't bother, go back and check that out.

joanusdmentia

Nov 24, 2005 at 8:06 AM

Hmm, I think a game based on mouse gestures would be more fun than the 1 button idea (not saying that 1 button games can't be fun). First possibility I can think of (and probably the simplest) is pong. All you have to do is move your paddle back and forth.

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dont click it

Wow, that's actually *really* impressive. Not being able to click really forces you to use a well-designed page.

jbadams

Nov 24, 2005 at 8:17 AM

I might see about arranging a contest of some sort based on this rule if noone else grabs the idea in the meantime, I think it could be pretty cool, but I'll be taking some time to think about proper organisation of it, etc. before I properly commit.

scgrn

Nov 24, 2005 at 8:23 AM

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dont click it

This is really cool, and this thread's theme is a great idea for a contest. I would love to see it happen, and if it does count me in.

d000hg

Nov 24, 2005 at 8:26 AM

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Original post by WanMaster
Could the mouse buttons (and scroll wheel) be used?

I was thinking no clicking of any kind. Mouse-wheel maybe - you'd get more freedom but it would be less intuitive to play I reckon.

And yes a joystick would be fine too but I think it'd be up to you to support mouse as a backup.

d000hg

Nov 24, 2005 at 8:27 AM

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Original post by Kazgoroth
I might see about arranging a contest of some sort based on this rule if noone else grabs the idea in the meantime, I think it could be pretty cool, but I'll be taking some time to think about proper organisation of it, etc. before I properly commit.

That'd be cool - better to have somebody official running it. Give me a shout if you have any thoughts?

evolutional

Nov 24, 2005 at 8:50 AM

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Original post by happybara
dont click it

Wow, that's a very cool site.

d000hg

Nov 24, 2005 at 9:01 AM

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dont click it

Wow, that's a very cool site.

Although a bit confusing when things don't want to disappear! But interesting, yes - things like buttons which are just mouse-over areas with a timer are of particular significance for a contest.

fyhuang

Nov 24, 2005 at 9:24 AM

It's certainly possible to make a game without using the mouse buttons... something like Engima.

I would be interested to see how this turns out though :).

Cheers!

Puzzler183

Nov 24, 2005 at 10:09 AM

It's possible, just google Squares 2.

JDUK

Nov 24, 2005 at 10:20 AM

Are talking "no button" or "motion only" as they could both result in very intresting compos'

"No button" could result in some wierd and wonderful input ideas but could be restrictive to judge... if say some one used a barcode reader or cardswipers or harddrive-airbag that was just not avilable on the judges systems.

Where as "Motion only" would be lees open but far easier to judge.

oliii

Nov 24, 2005 at 10:41 AM

Please, stop the madness!!! How about a game with no controls!

BTW, about minimalist fun games. A new Sensible Soccer is in development. How cool is that? Very cool, that's how!

MrEvil

Nov 24, 2005 at 10:50 AM

Here's a good game with no buttons

eedok

Nov 24, 2005 at 10:57 AM

a game as good as home run?
Not likely

nickvbs

Nov 24, 2005 at 11:10 AM

If theres a prize at the end, I'm in. There are so many games out there that only use the mouse.

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