- Spuds
- [
- Reviews
- Screenshots
- Movies
- FAQ
- ]
Spuds is an offbeat game that is part strategy and part puzzle-solving. You will build a stable of Spuds (Synthetic Pattern-matching Universal Defenders) that will fight for you, die for you, race for you, and solve puzzles for you in an effort to overcome an alien invasion.
You define your spuds' behaviors using built-in easy-to-use visual tools, and then can lead them through a single-player campaign or command them in a variety of online multiplayer scenarios.
Reviews
• PlayThisThing - "...it's innovative, and a nice effort for a low-budget indie title."
• Out of Eight PC Game Reviews - "Overall, Spuds is a solid strategy game that successfully marries diverse gameplay, robust content, and a well-designed interface."
Screenshots
Movies
FAQ
- Why does Windows Vista User Account Control (UAC) appear with the message, "An unidentified program wants to access your computer", when I try to run Spuds or any Spuds installer?
- When I check the "Launch Spuds" option in the Spuds installer and then exit, why does Spuds abort with an error such as "The requested operation requires elevation"?
- Why do I get the error "d3dx9_36.dll not found" when I try to run Spuds?
- How many tutorials can there be in one game? Has Spuds broken a tutorial record?
- Argh! Another tutorial! How can I skip it?
- I'm currently playing through a tutorial and I am falling asleep. How do I abort it?
- I've played the demo. Why should I buy Spuds?
- How do I buy Spuds?
- How do I give Spuds as a gift?
- How do I buy Spuds on CD?
- Why does Spuds have no copy protection?
- After I purchase Spuds, can I install it over the demo?
- I lost my digital copy of Spuds. What do I do?
- I cannot win a particular mission no matter how hard I try. What should I do?
- What is the Spuds Guide?
- I cannot believe Bog Turtle Games LLC is charging for its Spuds Guide when it made Spuds in the first place. Isn't that a conflict of interest? Are the missions impossible without the guide so that Bog Turtle Games LLC makes more money?
- How do I buy the Spuds Guide?
- How do I give the Spuds Guide as a gift?
- How do I buy the Spuds Guide on CD?
- I lost my digital copy of the Spuds Guide. What do I do?
- I won a mission in Spuds using a different strategy than the one outlined in the hints. Am I awesome or what?
- Why does Bog Turtle Games LLC use E-junkie?
Why does Windows Vista User Account Control (UAC) appear with the message, "An unidentified program wants to access your computer", when I try to run Spuds or any Spuds installer?
We developed Spuds mainly on Windows XP without realizing the effort it would take to make it play well with Windows Vista. Instead of redesigning a significant portion of the code base, we decided to make Spuds run with administrator rights on Windows Vista. The User Account Control will ask for permission everytime a Spuds application attempts to run as administrator. Spuds needs this permission in order to write player data into the Program Files folder. If Spuds is not run with administrator rights, you won't be able to save your player's progress. In the future, we will try to make our products work more seamlessly with Windows Vista.
When I check the "Launch Spuds" option in the Spuds installer and then exit, why does Spuds abort with an error such as "The requested operation requires elevation"?
The quick solution is simply to launch Spuds once the installer exits. The problem occurs because Spuds sometimes does not have administrator rights when launched from within the installer.
Why do I get the error "d3dx9_36.dll not found" when I try to run Spuds?
You will need to update your DirectX installation to the latest version in order to play Spuds. You can update your DirectX here.
How many tutorials can there be in one game? Has Spuds broken a tutorial record?
Yes, we believe Spuds has shattered the record for the number of tutorials included in a computer game. We aimed high and we delivered.
Since Spuds is fairly unique and involves an original interface for creating behaviors, there is a longer learning curve for it compared to most computer games. To make the game accessible to as many users as possible, we attempted to create a tutorial system to step the user through the basics. From the start of this project, we realized that the biggest risk in making Spuds was that the user would grow tired of the tutorials and quit. However, in order to understand and appreciate the gameplay that comes later in Spuds, we feel the instruction is worthwhile. We recommend playing all of the tutorials as each one contains important information. If you really feel like skipping a specific tutorial, see the next question.
Argh! Another tutorial! How can I skip it?
If you must skip a tutorial, first click the "Play Next Mission" button from the mission map (or click the planet that represents the tutorial you want to skip). On the tutorial briefing screen, instead of clicking the "Start Tutorial" button, select the "Skip Tutorial" button to the right of it. Voila! Tutorial skipped!
I'm currently playing through a tutorial and I am falling asleep. How do I abort it?
You can press the Esc key to abort tutorials as well as missions.
I've played the demo. Why should I buy Spuds?
There is so much more in the complete game, such as different spud sizes, more missions, new weapons, more ways to control your spuds, and more network game modes. Lots of stuff! And besides, you wouldn't want the Menace to take over the Earth would you? Earth needs your help!
How do I buy Spuds?
You can buy Spuds by adding it to your cart and then using either PayPal or Google Checkout to finalize the purchase. You will then be sent an e-mail which includes a download link. Simply click on the link to download your copy of Spuds from E-junkie.
How do I give Spuds as a gift?
You first need to purchase Spuds yourself (see the previous question). When you receive the confirmation e-mail containing the download link, simply forward that e-mail to the person you want to give Spuds to.
How do I buy Spuds on CD?
You can buy Spuds on CD with the button below. SwiftCD will send the purchased CD promptly using First Class Mail (or First Class International Mail). According to SwiftCD, "Shipping via First Class mail usually takes 3-4 days for delivery in the US, and Airmail usually takes 4-7 days for delivery to non-US addresses. However, please allow 3 weeks for delivery (US addresses) and 4 weeks for delivery (non-US addresses)." The CD will ship using SwiftCD's "Heavy" and "Clamshell" options (i.e., the CD will be enclosed in a plastic shell inside of a rigid mailer). Note that there is an $8.00 USD surcharge for this SwiftCD service. For US customers, the price of shipping is included. Sales tax will be added for North Carolina customers. Non-US customers will be charged $2.00 USD for international shipping. As a bonus, the CD will contain the Spuds Guide at no extra charge. If you require faster shipping, contact us.
Why does Spuds have no copy protection?
We feel that copy protection is not usually effective against pirating and also has the benefit of annoying paying customers! Spuds uses no copy protection for the convenience of our users.
After I purchase Spuds, can I install it over the demo?
Yes, you can install the purchased version of Spuds over the demo. Note that player data is retained during the install/uninstall process so that you can continue Spuds where the demo ended. If you experience any problems installing over the demo, simply do an uninstall of Spuds followed by a clean install.
I lost my digital copy of Spuds. What do I do?
Contact us and include the original email account that was responsible for purchasing Spuds. We will send you a temporary Spuds download link.
I cannot win a particular mission no matter how hard I try. What should I do?
Make sure you look at all of the professor's hints for that mission. Think about what the professor is saying and how you might create spuds to execute his proposed plan for victory. Dabble in the training grounds with different ideas until you find something that works.
That being said, we realize that some missions are harder than others. You may even feel that some are impossible, but we want to assure you that all missions are winnable. If you are truly stuck, you may consider purchasing our Spuds Guide. See the next question for more details.
What is the Spuds Guide?
The Spuds Guide contains pre-made spuds and squads that can you use to win any mission in the game. It also includes an overview for each mission that describes the behavior employed by each winning spud and squad.
I cannot believe Bog Turtle Games LLC is charging for its Spuds Guide when it made Spuds in the first place. Isn't that a conflict of interest? Are the missions impossible without the guide so that Bog Turtle Games LLC makes more money?
The Spuds Guide proves that all of the missions are winnable. We debated for a long time whether we should create a guide at all. On one hand, we felt that users, if completely stuck, would have a resource to turn to. On the other hand, we felt uncomfortable charging for a guide for our own game. Ideally, no one will purchase the guide and everyone can experience the joy of overcoming all of the Spud missions using their own ingenuity. However, the option to purchase the guide exists for those people who find particular parts of Spuds more frustrating than fun. We hope that we have priced the guide appropriately. Our goal was to make it not so cheap that everyone would purchase it (we actually don't want anyone to purchase it), but not so expensive that it seemed like we were gouging our customers if they ran into difficulty.
How do I buy the Spuds Guide?
You can buy the Spuds Guide by adding it to your cart and then using either PayPal or Google Checkout to finalize the purchase. You will then be sent an e-mail which includes a download link. Simply click on the link to download your copy of the Spuds Guide from E-junkie.
How do I give the Spuds Guide as a gift?
You first need to purchase the Spuds Guide yourself (see the previous question). When you receive the confirmation e-mail containing the download link, simply forward that e-mail to the person you want to give the Spuds Guide to.
How do I buy the Spuds Guide on CD?
When you purchase Spuds on CD, the Spuds Guide comes with it as a bonus. If you want to buy the Spuds Guide separately, you must purchase it using the digital download option.
I lost my digital copy of the Spuds Guide. What do I do?
Contact us and include the original email account that was responsible for purchasing the Spuds Guide. We will send you a temporary Spuds Guide download link.
I won a mission in Spuds using a different strategy than the one outlined in the hints. Am I awesome or what?
Yes, you are awesome! Feel free to contact us with unique methods for winning particular missions. We would love to hear from you.
Why does Bog Turtle Games LLC use E-junkie?
We use E-junkie because it offers an outstanding digital content delivery service on top of other payment services (i.e., PayPal and Google Checkout) all for a low monthly fee with no per transaction fee. If you are thinking of selling things online, do yourself a favor and check it out.