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Hi Erik! Nice of you to stop by and say howdy. I'm thinking maybe I should try your game out since it is soooo popular.

Can you tell us about your game some?

Well, I don't think it's nice for me to derail the topic to promote MY game. But briefly, DROD is a game about solving puzzles. It's got a grid-aligned world like Wonderland. You explore different levels, kill monsters, talk to people. I think it's harder than Wonderland Adventures, from what I've played of WA.

-Erik

Hi Erik,

I think you're right that DROD is harder than WA, although WA does get nice and tricky in its second half. For a real puzzle challenge your best bet is the classic set of Return to Wonderland - I don't know if others would agree, but I think its the toughest level set for Wonderland.

As for DROD, I definitely think people should give it a go. I quite liked (and bought, and put it in the Midnight Post) Journey to the Rooted Hold. I have only peeked at The City Beneath for lack of time, but I'm sure its equally excellent.

(Oh, and to the Wonderland community member posting on the Caravel forum, please don't antagonize. The latest thing that any of us (Erik, me, Gametunnel) would want to see is these types of competitions becoming unfriendly.)

Cheers, and hooray for us! (although I do not count chickens until they've hatched, ie until the win is official)

For a real puzzle challenge your best bet is the classic set of Return to Wonderland - I don't know if others would agree, but I think its the toughest level set for Wonderland.

Change the word "classic" to "deluxe" and I will agree. (Yes, there are fewer levels in the deluxe levelpack, but they are much harder IMO)

As for a REAL REAL REAL challenge, have a look at some custom levels, notably Liz Mayhew's (brainkilling puzles with little to no quick moves) Kiki's (oh spheres!!!) and Mark's (best misdirection in the world).

OTOH, DROD's custom levels are probably also more challenging than the official level sets -- right?

Muzozavr wrote:OTOH, DROD's custom levels are probably also more challenging than the official level sets -- right?

Yeah, there are a bunch of holds(that's what DROD level sets are called) that are harder than the official holds. (And the official holds are hard ) But I think the hardest hold around is Beethro's Teacher, by Henri Kareinen. It is a Smitemaster's Selection, an official hold which can be bought through the Caravel site, but it is not included in one of the three games.

Not to get off-topic about Drod, but someone said in the posts below the poll that we were mean and if you did one tiny thing wrong, you would get banned. That is not even close to true!

I think that was anson.

Ha, Ha, that is cool to see Erik posting! I have a different screen name on DROD.

I would agree that WA is easier than DROD TCB, but I think it draws different types of people. It was thanks to Patrick that I tried out JTRH, and it was very difficult to beat for me. I had to take a break of months. (I had to take a break of several months to do the last level of Secret Worlds.) But there also very difficult member-created levels for Deluxe-Platinum, many I haven't beaten, too. I will say that I feel more comfortable in the Wonderland community, but that isn't necessarily a bad reflection of the other.

I Think my cheer made WA surge...or not

CONGRATULATIONS PATRICK!

YES! Wonderland Adventures Won!

Rutza futza grrrr....

Oh, I can't stay mad at you guys. Congratulations!

-Erik

Way to go Patrick! I had no doubt in my mind that Wonderland would come out on top! It was definitely the righ choice! When and where's the party?

Congrats again!
Andy

YEAH!!!!

I have been away and was wondering how we would do!!!! Fantastic result Mr P - I am so pleased for you and all at Midnight Synergy!!!!

Greatly deserved

Congrats Patrick and Midnight Synergy for the win. I'm not much for the new WA but I just looooove Wonderland........

ILoveWonderland wrote:Not to get off-topic about Drod, but someone said in the posts below the poll that we were mean and if you did one tiny thing wrong, you would get banned. That is not even close to true!

I get something wrong,and MS give me a chance.

P.S:Thank you MS!

Yahooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

I'm glad there's so many of us addicted to Wonderland

And yes, where's the party?

Congratulations Patrick, A well deserved honor.

Big congratulations Patrick and all the team.

WA is the best Wonderland game in my opinion and definitely deserved to win ( I am a bit biased though ).

popo wrote:Big congratulations Patrick and all the team.

WA is the best Wonderland game in my opinion and definitely deserved to win ( I am a bit biased though ).

Yahooo!

Many thanks to the community and everyone who voted. This was obviously not possible without all of your support!!! (I do have an Idea for a little community Thank-You-Gift, but it'll have to wait for a couple months possibly)

Midnight Synergy wrote:Yahooo!

I second that.......... Yahoo!
Congrats Patrick, you deserve it, after all, MS does all the work and we have all the fun.
And way to go all Wonderland Forumites, it was great to see so many come out to vote and show how much MS is appreciated!

Midnight Synergy wrote: Many thanks to the community and everyone who voted. This was obviously not possible without all of your support!!! (I do have an Idea for a little community Thank-You-Gift, but it'll have to wait for a couple months possibly)

We always love your surprises......even though you seem to get a little too much enjoyment out of teasing us for months before hand.
jg

janetgalle wrote:

Midnight Synergy wrote: Many thanks to the community and everyone who voted. This was obviously not possible without all of your support!!! (I do have an Idea for a little community Thank-You-Gift, but it'll have to wait for a couple months possibly)

We always love your surprises......even though you seem to get a little too much enjoyment out of teasing us for months before hand.
jg

Of course he likes doing that... He keeps us waiting for ages for his next Wonderland project, so even if this isn't Wonderland ( ), he'll keep us waiting.

Congrats to Midnight Synergy! Wonderland Adventures is my choice for Game of the Year by far... Or any other Wonderland game for that matter .

janetgalle wrote: We always love your surprises......even though you seem to get a little too much enjoyment out of teasing us for months before hand.
jg

Well, it's nothing big. I'm thinking of a "Thank You" custom adventure, but I'll wait until I get the next update for the WA Editor done.

Congrats WA!!!

I am SO thrilled that WA won!!

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Susan

Congrats MS for the best game of 2007 ! ! ! ! !

When is that update for the editor due for?

When it's done.

I'm aiming for February Midnight Post, but it might not make it.

GO WA !!!

Sheker 1 wrote:Bah! DROD rules, it has more levels and better community, while wonderland adventures has a mean one! Yes, they look nice but if you do one tinsy bad thing your banned. Not fair.

I think this was anson.