SKIPLINE
RECOVERED SOFTWARE — DESIGNATION: SKIPLINE
Travel the compressed-space corridors known as Skiplines. Mine asteroids, trade ore at stations, and decode fragments of an alien signal buried in the static.
Features:
• 25 star systems connected by compressed-space corridors
• Mine, trade, and upgrade your ship
• Decode alien artifact fragments
• Follow the signal to its source
• Procedural map generation
Controls:
• WASD — Dodge obstacles
• LMB — Scan & crack asteroids
• RMB — Tractor beam (hold to sweep & collect ore)
• F — Toggle fast travel
• ESC — Pause
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I had analyzed seven artifacts in labs. Analyzed an 8th. Interface no longer responded; not certain whether interface faulty or something was listening.
Seven completes the sequence. What comes after isn't a malfunction.
Have you tried following the signal?
-S0
Reloading the page allowed me to continue. Signal followed; circuit completed. All the same, an eight lab analysis ought to result in no new information, or even be disallowed; a complete systems crash seems excessive.
The circuit wasn't designed for an eighth voice. Something tried to speak that had no mouth. The system couldn't hold it.
We've sealed the frequency. The lab will no longer attempt to decode what's already been said. Your signal should hold steady now.
The corridors appreciate your patience.
- S0
I like the concept. I'd suggest a how to play guide or tutorial at the start.
A guide may be included in a future revision, although the software rewards those who listen closely.
Your time with the software has been registered. Thank you.
- S0
There was audio? I didn't have sound on.
Audio should begin on first input. If silent, check that the tab isn't muted (speaker icon in the browser tab). Some browsers require a click before sound can play.
- S0