I am starting a new thread (part four) of What Casual Games Are You Playing Right Now? so that we can continue our discussion, as the last thread is getting very long.

For those wishing to read the previous thread which was part three, it can be found here.

Thanks, Marian

You are most welcome, Mad! I really enjoy these discussions and hope they will continue to be of interest (and helpful) to others.

I'm ready to start the bonus chapter of Royal Detective : Queen of Shadows now but first I'll push a bit further into my Win7 installation of Camelot. Yeah !!

That all sounds good, Mad!

I have about five levels left of Shop-n-Spree. Still having fun with it.

Hi, Marian!

I'm currently playing "Living Legends: The Blue Chamber" CE that I picked up in one of Big Fish's 70% off sales and am enjoying it very much. I haven't given up on "Moontrain", though, but it's spending some time in the penalty box . I came to a spot that I couldn't figure out what to do to get to the next location so, when I get back to it, I'll start again and follow the Guide to get past that point.

I'm now waiting for another good sale to pick up the new "Crossroads".

Susan

Susan, I played Living Legends: The Blue Chamber CE and enjoyed it; it was a nice long game too. I understand the difficulty with Moontrain. Good to take a breather and then revisit it.

There will probably be another sale this weekend, although maybe not a "good" one.

Hi, Marian!

I've got "Connected Hearts: Fortune Play" CE (another 70% off game) waiting in the wings, but I will definitely finish "Moontrain". What is so frustrating is that it really is a good game if not for the glitches and lack of a "Skip" button for the puzzles, and I don't understand why the developer hasn't come out with a patch.

Susan

Susan, what is confusing to me is that the game was originally released on Steam and so buggy that it was almost unplayable. Supposedly Big Fish got a patched version that was supposed to fix things - either they did not get such a thing, or the game was even buggier before. One person I know was able to finish the Big Fish version after having been unable to finish with the Steam version, so *something* may have been fixed before the Big Fish version was released, but obviously not enough.

I know the company has been in a bit of turmoil because one of the main people there passed away suddenly, but whether or not this had any impact on this game in terms of its development or being rushed to a release date before it was ready is anyone's guess.

I hope they get it sorted, because their HOPA of Tearstone: Thieves of the Heart was interesting and unusual, too.

I played Connected Hearts: Fortune Play CE and enjoyed it quite a bit.

And I just finished Shop-n-Spree without ever using a hint. Yay me!

Marian!

Thanks, ob!

Hi, Marian!

I just uninstalled and am downloading "Moontrain" again on the off-chance that a patch was released since I purchased it on August 17. I'm not holding my breath, but it's worth a shot. You can't pick up inventory items until it's time to use them and, the first time I played, when it came time to use one that was sitting on the dash of a car or van, it had disappeared. I'm stubborn and determined, so I'm not about to give up !

Thanks for letting me know that you enjoyed "Connected Hearts: Fortune Play" CE because we seem to enjoy the same games so I'm sure I will as well !

Susan

Hi Susan, I just noticed this: there's a 65% off sale for Game Club members that ends tomorrow morning.

I finished Red Crow Mysteries: Legion. I'll start by saying that I can understand why some people didn't like the ending. It didn't actually bother me but it does not end like you would expect. It is more of a set up for a future game which I'm assuming was never made. I definitely enjoyed playing it though and I liked the puzzles, probably because I was able to do all of them . There was one I got stuck on last night and it was late so I backed out of it. It was a door puzzle and when I backed out I ended up through the door. I got a bit miffed thinking it skipped but when I went back out the door the puzzle was still there to do. I was able to proceed with the game but I don't know if I would have been able to finish the game or not. I didn't really want to try that. I don't know if it was a glitch or meant to do that. Today I solved the puzzle on the first try. I just needed fresh eyes and a more clear brain.

Hi, Marian!

Thanks for the heads up, but I can't get into my account. I signed in using the Game Manager and, when I clicked on "Buy", a message popped up that new accounts must purchase games from the website. I tried signing in on the website and nothing happened. Then I tried a different browser and was finally able to sign in but, when I placed "Crossroads" in my cart, the cost was full price and I was prompted to add a Game Club membership. If nobody else here is having problems, I guess I'll have to find a link contact Big Fish. The last game I purchased was on September 13, so I have no idea what happened between then and now. For some reason, Big Fish's software no longer recognizes my Game Club membership.

Susan

Hi Susan, the link to contact Big Fish is here - just click on "submit a request" to the right of the page.

However, I think it may just be a glitch that will correct itself, as I am experiencing the same issue. This did happen to me for a few minutes in the last week or so, and it straightened out after a bit. I will try to keep my eye on it and post here when it's fixed.

Hi, Marian!

Thanks so much for the link and, if you're experiencing the same problem, it's obviously a glitch. I'm glad I tried Google Chrome (which is not my primary browser) because I followed the suggestion on Big Fish's website and erased my browsing history, so I would have lost everything for nothing.

I'll try again in an hour or so and, if the glitch hasn't been fixed before the sale ends, I'll contact Big Fish.

Susan

Edited to add that I just checked Big Fish's Facebook page and we're not alone because there are several posts there from members who can't log into their accounts either. Hopefully, they'll extend the sale after they fix the glitch !

Yes, I just found numerous people complaining about this glitch on another forum.

Definitely write to Big Fish if you find yourself unable to take advantage of the sale due to this. They would probably compensate you with some points. This may not get fixed until the crew shows up and it's still pretty early in the morning out here, but hopefully soon!

Hi, Marian!

I must have been adding to my original post at the same time you were replying ! I should have realized something was not right when the sale didn't pop up in my Game Manager after reading your post !

Susan

Hi Susan,

It's working now! Since the sale is still on, I bought one more game (I bought one during the sale yesterday as well).

Hi, Marian!

Thanks very much! "Crossroads: Escaping The Dark" CE is downloading now. I still didn't receive the 65% off sale alert when I launched the Game Manager, but was able to use 699 points to buy the game. It would have been helpful if Big Fish had put a message on their website letting us know that there was a glitch preventing some of us from logging onto our accounts so we didn't make unnecessary changes to our browsers.

I've bookmarked the link to report a problem that you very kindly provided in case I ever have the need to contact them.

Susan

Hopefully you won't need to contact Big Fish very often with a problem, if ever, but I thought it would be good that you have the link regardless.

Glad you were able to purchase the game at a discount!

Hi, Marian!

I joined Big Fish in 2009, and this morning was the first time I have not been able to access my account. I can also probably count on one hand the number of times it has been necessary to contact them about a problem I was having with a game (which was always resolved to my complete satisfaction), so I think their record is pretty darn good, but I really appreciate the link if ever the need to contact them arises again .

When I wasn't able to access my account this morning, I backtracked to the last thing I did, and that was uninstalling, downloading and re-installing "Moontrain". My first thought was, "that game is really out to get me" ... and then I read your post .

Susan

I am happy that it worked out for you, Susan.

I am on a time management roll here as I just started Heart's Medicine: Season One Remastered CE. So far it's very entertaining and enjoyable.

"Ob, I have Red Crow Mysteries but it's still unplayed. I usually like Cateia games, so I will be interested to hear what you have to say about it." (Brought over from old thread.)

Just want to make sure you saw my post above about the game Marian.