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Loved this 'game' finished it weeks ago when are the new levels ready?
Hi Lisa The new levels should
Hi Lisa
The new levels should be ready any day now, so watch this space.
Many thanks and glad you enjoyed it.
OpenLearn Moderator
I loved this game as I took
I loved this game as I took the OU module which looked at the wallpaper groups a few years ago. The game is a great idea except the game rules need to be clarified as to how translations and rotations register and can be found for those not too familiar with wallpaper groups, and how many levels there are etc. And maybe have less black shading on the screen. Great design overall though!:)
Hi, Thanks for you comments,
Hi,
Thanks for you comments, Helen, they’re really useful. We’re going to do an accompanying article to explain the game better, and also explain translations and rotations. This should hopefully launch in the next few weeks.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Many thanks
OpenLearn Moderator
It's not doing anything after
It's not doing anything after two rotations.
Hi Beryl, We have checked the
Hi Beryl,
We have checked the game out and it seems to be working, could you possibly try again and if it is still 'sticking' e-mail us on openlearn@open.ac.uk along with a screen grab so the technical team know where to look.
Many thanks
OpenLearn Moderator
Hi Beryl, I've passed on your
Hi Beryl,
I've passed on your query to the team and they will come back to you as soon as they have looked at the problem.
Many thanks
OpenLearn Moderator