Fixed the controls for android version of game, to stop character falling off the game world. It worked fine on pc keyboard but forgot to test for the android touch controls. everything works as it should now.

working on the death sequence now, want game to display final score after death then press a key to get to main menu where you can start another game.

Started death sequence, Total score is worked out and displayed after death. Score calculated as follows (stars x 1)+(jewels x 5)+(time bonus)

Time bonus not calculated yet and may not make the final game, its just an idea for now. I would have to implement a maximum time to complete each level and then calculate a bonus for time left, if any. It would make each level more challenging  as you try to beat time taken.

Got a reply from google  and they say they have suspended Piggy bank tracker 2 free because i "engaged in keyword stuffing", which means that i  used excessive keywords in the app description. I did have a list of keywords at the end of the description, but all the words and phrases included were in the main description so i did not use any misleading keywords, however that is against the google rules, which i should have read, but how many people read the terms and conditions of things.

Anyway, my app has been suspended and cannot be downloaded anymore, so i have taken the paid for version and made it free, which means i will add ads to this.The paid for version only sold 1 copy anyway on google. i will try to add an in app purchase at somepoint which will allow you to make a small donation/payment to me, which will make the app ad free. Not sure how to do this as i have not added any in app purchases to my apps, but might be better as i could then offer more in app purchases in my other apps for extra functionalty/ levels etc in the future as i try to make bigger and better apps.

If i do add in app purchases in my games i will not make the game dependant on in app purchases and make sure that you will still be able to play the games without there being any cost to you.

I changed the links on my website so that when you click on images of the apps it takes you to the app in google play store.

Below is a video of my latest progress to my platform game, the video is not very good quality as i took it with my phone, i tried to take it on my computer but it turned out very slow, maybe i need a faster computer :-)

Hi guys,

Went to check out my google developer account to see how my apps were doing and discovered that my Piggy Bank Tracker free 2 app has been suspended for some reason, so it is not possible to download app anymore from google play store.

Google are supposed to email me with the reason for doing so, but i have not received anything.
I emailed them to for an answer as to why it has been suspended, and i hope to find out so that if any changes need to be made then i can make them so it can be made available again.

Ill report back as soon as i hear anything.

Hi Guys,

not been doing much programming recently as have been watching the football in my spare time, but managed to get some done today.

Today i limited the player characters movement so that it does not fall off the game world.

Hi guys,

added a few new features to my platform to do list if you want to check it out, and here is a screenshot of the game as it is just now, might even post a video later so you can see the movement so far.

remember all graphics and sounds are not finalized just now, just trying to work on the game play and adding features for the moment. if you would like to contribute any graphics that you have designed i will be happy to consider adding them and if they are added you will get a mention in the game credits :-)

remember to send me a comment on any ideas or features that you would like to see.

Hi folks,

Added ads to my website today, and want to change layout a bit today as the header on website is a bit too big.

Added an animated loading screen sprite to my platform game today,  its the  usual circular rotating sprite with the words "loading" underneath, just so that you know the app is still doing something and not crashed.
below is an image of the sprite.

Green loading wheel

Managed to change the size of the header and added a link on the homepage to this blog, as the built in blog on the site was not very good.

Finished my web page, just have to assign my domain name to it them you can all visit the site. Will assign the domain name after work, as i do not have the time to do it now.

Then once that is done, i will start working on the platform game again and will try to publish an early screenshot or maybe even a video of what i have so far. its nothing too exciting yet as its very early version with still loads to do.

Name assigned to web site click below to visit.

IndieRickSoftware.com

see you all later. :-)

Worked a bit more on my website, and changed the layout of the blog a bit by adding a couple of pages with to do lists of features that i want to add to my current game.

If you have any suggestions for the platform game please feel free to email me or leave a comment.

Main menu in platform game done. it bounces down from top and finally settles in centre of screen. There are five options in menu but have just activated the play game option for the moment. when you pick an option the menu disappears for now, but think i might make it fall off the screen before going to  option picked.