Shipped a Two-Player Mahjong Game in Godot – v0.2.0: A Journey Through Chinese Mythology

Good evening, my dear old chum Douglas!

First of all, please don’t worry about the game, the feedback, or the review. They’ll all be here whenever you have the time. Some things in life are far more important than a few lines of code and a handful of Mahjong tiles. :blush:

I must say, though, I really admire what you’re doing. At 76, taking on a dozen songs, learning guitar parts, and singing for the first time — all while dealing with fingers that aren’t quite cooperating — that’s no small challenge!

I’m sorry to hear about the trouble with your hand. I had a little look into the ulnar nerve issue you mentioned, and I can imagine how frustrating it must be, especially for someone who loves making music. Please take good care of yourself, and don’t push those fingers too hard.

What touched me most was that this concert has a special personal meaning for you. I don’t know the story behind it, but I sincerely hope it becomes a beautiful and memorable occasion.

And remember, you’ve been a drummer for decades. You’ve already got the rhythm in your bones! The guitar and singing just need to catch up. :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

I’m glad you’ve got good friends rehearsing with you. Music, friendship, and a reason to get together — there’s something rather wonderful about that.

I wish I could be there to hear you perform. If someone happens to record a little of the concert, I’d genuinely love to see it someday.

Until then, take care of yourself, enjoy the rehearsals, and give that concert everything you’ve got — without sacrificing your fingers in the process!

Warmest wishes from your old friend in China,

OldYoung :clinking_glasses:

Looks nice, shame you are using AI artwork.

Because I’m developing this game all by myself, and I’m not naturally gifted at drawing, hahaha. If you have tools, you should use them, otherwise humanity wouldn’t have evolved to where it is today.:blush:

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I get that.

We can exchange ideas more often when we have time. Of course, I look forward to your suggestions for my game. Have a nice day.:blush:

New version coming soon…

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New Version is Online Now~~:blush:

itch.io:Chinese Happy Two-Player Mahjong | 欢乐二人麻将 — Windows Edition by oldyoung

Steam:Happy Two-Player Mahjong on Steam

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Very good, OY, very polished. I played a quick round and, despite twice making a mistake (took too long deciding on whether to ‘Chow’ or not; the Machine decided for me, and also once casting away the wrong piece…), I won the round..! I like the current visibility of the table, the display message of the 'bot discard, and I even noticed a little ‘credit’ mention in there..! I’m off, right now, to collect some stuff, but I’ll be back, now and again, to try my luck with more hands. Good Work; thanks..!
Have a wonderful day.

Dear my firend Douglas,

Your note made my whole day — and I want to say something plainly: without your support, your encouragement, and the care you put into your suggestions, this version would not exist. You have been testing this game almost since the first day I put it up, and nearly every fix in it began with something you took the time to write down. I don’t think I can say that often enough.

On the timer: the turn timer is adjustable in Settings, so you can give yourself as much room as you like. As for the Chow decision — where the machine stepped in while you were still thinking — you are right, and I will deal with it. Either I lengthen that window, or I give it its own setting so you can control it yourself. A player who is still considering a call should never have it made for him.

One more thing I would like you to know: what you played is only the beginning. More stages and more stories are coming, and I mean to draw on ancient Chinese mythology for them — the same world the fairy belongs to, but told properly. I hope you will still be here to walk through it.

So, thank you. Truly. And please keep telling me what is wrong with it — that is how this game gets better, and I would be glad of your company for a while longer.

btw,how is the concert coming along?I really admire you, and I’m sure your concert will be a great success!

Have a wonderful day, OldYoung

A much bigger update for Happy Two-Player Mahjong — v0.2.0 is here!

It’s been quite a journey since my first post here. Thanks again to everyone who tried the game, shared feedback, or simply stopped by to say hello.

The new v0.2.0 update is now available on Steam.

This time, I’ve added something quite special: a six-stage journey through a celestial palace inspired by traditional Chinese mythology.

The update includes:

  • Six challenge stages, from South Heaven Gate to Cloud Summit Palace.

  • Six illustrated stories unlocked by completing the stages.

  • A fairy companion with different dialogue and animations.

  • Four AI difficulty levels: Casual, Normal, Hard and Immortal.

  • A new Last Chance Draw feature for solo matches.

  • Six new Steam achievements for Chapter 1.

I also refreshed the home screen and several interface elements to bring the heavenly palace theme into the game.

For me, Mahjong has always been about more than winning. It’s a game involving observation, memory and strategy, but also a familiar way for friends and family to spend time together.

I wanted this update to share a little more of that Chinese cultural background with players around the world.

The fairy and celestial palace are part of the game’s visual theme, not a separate playable character or a new game mode.

Steam:

YouTube video:

I’m still developing this project independently with Godot, and I’m grateful for the feedback and encouragement I’ve received from this community.

Thanks again, everyone!

-– OldYoung

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