I've been using TinyMCE for about a year now and haven't found anything better. For anyone looking to integrate a WYSIWYG editor in to their site, it is the route I recommend; Certainly over this product.
It was just released last month, but I'm sad to see that Minions of Mirth was overlooked for this list. It is an incredible achievement for the indie community. The two person team managed to create an incredibly engaging MMORPG. The game runs on PCs and Macs. Check out the press release or just download the demo (links on the front page).
I've heard and read about Dvorak keyboards before, and this article made me want to go buy one. I realize that I could just remap my current keyboard, but I would like something with all the keys marked. When I did a quick froogle search, I came up with this site:
http://www.typematrix.com/dvorak/
I have *never* seen a keyboard like that. Has anyone used them? Are they comfortable? Whats the deal with the orthogonal layout?
My first thought when reading this: Build it in to a desk and use it as your mouse pad. Then, you would never have to charge your wireless mouse. Sweet.
Actually, working IT is my side job. My IT job lets me choose my own hours, so I can get work done whenever I'm not Acting. It's kind of an odd combination, but it makes me happy.
Surely you must understand that access to lethal materials such as guns, pathogens and nuclear material must be controlled to save innocent lives.
I don't want "weapons of mass destruction" in the hands of people who shouldn't have them, but where do you draw the line? How can you rationalize complete lack of privacy for everyone, just so that you can monitor the movement of a few people? And if they are smart, those people won't even let themselves be tracked. What if, some day, there is a law that says everyone must have a tracking device implanted at birth. No doubt, someone willing to buy nuclear devices will have no regrets when it comes to removing that tracking chip. Of course, this is pure conjecture.
It's not about privacy. Just like you can use cash instead of a credit card (do you complain about people being able to track your payments?), you can still take a bus or a train if you want to travel anonymously.
Yes, it is about privacy. Maybe not completely, but the element of privacy is important.
I see a difference between a timestamp being placed on a purchase of mine, and knowing exactly where I am at all times. As a side note, I only own one credit card. As you point out, I can also easily circumvent this monitoring by using cash.
I took the bus all through high school, so I am more than aware of how highly it restricts your mobility. And what about getting to the places that buses and trains don't go? While it is a novel idea, it would be nearly impossible for me to not own a car at this point.
Wow... I can't say how much this kind of thing scares me. As an advocate for privacy, I don't want people to be able to follow my every move.
I realize, of course, that there are benefits of being able to track cars. Finding stolen cars, keeping unsafe drivers off the road, et cetera, but sometimes you have to sacrifice all these things for the rights of the individual. Our culture has a tendency to take ideas with good intentions and take them to dangerous extremes. Take bias censorship in schools, for example. There are extensive rules that publishing companies have in place so as not to offend children. It started in 1970 as a way to keep racism and homophobia out of schools, but is to the point where you can't mention, for example, a blind man overcoming his disability and climbing a mountain. According to these bias guidelines, that kind of statement could offend blind children.
What is the next step after this? Tracking devices implanted under the skin? Big Brother is watching you./me shudders
I have done level design for a few engines and a number of different games. I do it as a hobby, so I am no professional. The most fun I have had designing maps, though, has been with the Torque Engine.
I say this not because it is the most advanced engine out there, but because I have actually done work on games and not mods. A few of my maps will actually be released in the wrapped version of the independent games I have worked on. That is a cool feeling.
By working with the torque engine on an indie game, I also get to work with the engine developers to add needed features.
As far as the tools used to create the maps, QuArk is used to create buildings (that same site has more information) and an in-game map editor.
I would recommend checking out Legends. The gameplay, weapons and physics are very similar to Tribes (in my opinion). It uses the same engine as Tribes 2 (Torque), but with many more bug fixes and updates.
Like I said in the subject, it is still Beta, but it does have a Linux Release and its free.
Dark Horizons: Lore is another Torque game that is also in open beta, but you need to sign up for it. I haven't played it yet, but I hear it is fantastic.
While I am not an avid watcher of the show, I have seen a few episodes and the movie. The writing, acting and directing are excellent.
I have started watching more of the show, though, due to the fact that I recently joined a team working on a Stargate: SG1 first person shooter. So far the its looking awesome! We are always looking for input, though.
If any other Stargate: SG1 fans out there are interested, you can find information about the game at our website.
It started out as a Mod for Tribes 2, but the Lead programmer purchased the Torque Game engine and the mod turned in to a stand-alone game. Oh, and it will be freeware;)
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I've been using TinyMCE for about a year now and haven't found anything better. For anyone looking to integrate a WYSIWYG editor in to their site, it is the route I recommend; Certainly over this product.
At the risk of straying completely off topic, this guy looks strikingly like Mitch Hedberg.
That is all I have to add to this conversation. Carry on.
Coral Cache for the curious:
have
appeared
(that first one was working for me, but I haven't been able to get the second to load yet)
It was just released last month, but I'm sad to see that Minions of Mirth was overlooked for this list. It is an incredible achievement for the indie community. The two person team managed to create an incredibly engaging MMORPG. The game runs on PCs and Macs. Check out the press release or just download the demo (links on the front page).
I've heard and read about Dvorak keyboards before, and this article made me want to go buy one. I realize that I could just remap my current keyboard, but I would like something with all the keys marked. When I did a quick froogle search, I came up with this site: http://www.typematrix.com/dvorak/ I have *never* seen a keyboard like that. Has anyone used them? Are they comfortable? Whats the deal with the orthogonal layout?
My first thought when reading this: Build it in to a desk and use it as your mouse pad. Then, you would never have to charge your wireless mouse. Sweet.
Actually, working IT is my side job. My IT job lets me choose my own hours, so I can get work done whenever I'm not Acting. It's kind of an odd combination, but it makes me happy.
Surely you must understand that access to lethal materials such as guns, pathogens and nuclear material must be controlled to save innocent lives.
I don't want "weapons of mass destruction" in the hands of people who shouldn't have them, but where do you draw the line? How can you rationalize complete lack of privacy for everyone, just so that you can monitor the movement of a few people? And if they are smart, those people won't even let themselves be tracked. What if, some day, there is a law that says everyone must have a tracking device implanted at birth. No doubt, someone willing to buy nuclear devices will have no regrets when it comes to removing that tracking chip. Of course, this is pure conjecture.
It's not about privacy. Just like you can use cash instead of a credit card (do you complain about people being able to track your payments?), you can still take a bus or a train if you want to travel anonymously.
Yes, it is about privacy. Maybe not completely, but the element of privacy is important.
I see a difference between a timestamp being placed on a purchase of mine, and knowing exactly where I am at all times. As a side note, I only own one credit card. As you point out, I can also easily circumvent this monitoring by using cash.
I took the bus all through high school, so I am more than aware of how highly it restricts your mobility. And what about getting to the places that buses and trains don't go? While it is a novel idea, it would be nearly impossible for me to not own a car at this point.
Wow... I can't say how much this kind of thing scares me. As an advocate for privacy, I don't want people to be able to follow my every move.
/me shudders
I realize, of course, that there are benefits of being able to track cars. Finding stolen cars, keeping unsafe drivers off the road, et cetera, but sometimes you have to sacrifice all these things for the rights of the individual. Our culture has a tendency to take ideas with good intentions and take them to dangerous extremes. Take bias censorship in schools, for example. There are extensive rules that publishing companies have in place so as not to offend children. It started in 1970 as a way to keep racism and homophobia out of schools, but is to the point where you can't mention, for example, a blind man overcoming his disability and climbing a mountain. According to these bias guidelines, that kind of statement could offend blind children.
What is the next step after this? Tracking devices implanted under the skin? Big Brother is watching you.
I have done level design for a few engines and a number of different games. I do it as a hobby, so I am no professional. The most fun I have had designing maps, though, has been with the Torque Engine.
I say this not because it is the most advanced engine out there, but because I have actually done work on games and not mods. A few of my maps will actually be released in the wrapped version of the independent games I have worked on. That is a cool feeling.
By working with the torque engine on an indie game, I also get to work with the engine developers to add needed features.
As far as the tools used to create the maps, QuArk is used to create buildings (that same site has more information) and an in-game map editor.
I would recommend checking out Legends. The gameplay, weapons and physics are very similar to Tribes (in my opinion). It uses the same engine as Tribes 2 (Torque), but with many more bug fixes and updates.
Like I said in the subject, it is still Beta, but it does have a Linux Release and its free.
Dark Horizons: Lore is another Torque game that is also in open beta, but you need to sign up for it. I haven't played it yet, but I hear it is fantastic.
Support your local Indie Game developers!
Graphic Adventures dying? I think not.
How can they say this when Lucas Arts has announced two new games in this "dying" genre?
Full Throttle 2
and
Sam and Max 2
hmmmmm. I think Im going to whip out monkey island and play through that series again...
While I am not an avid watcher of the show, I have seen a few episodes and the movie. The writing, acting and directing are excellent.
;)
I have started watching more of the show, though, due to the fact that I recently joined a team working on a Stargate: SG1 first person shooter. So far the its looking awesome! We are always looking for input, though.
If any other Stargate: SG1 fans out there are interested, you can find information about the game at our website.
It started out as a Mod for Tribes 2, but the Lead programmer purchased the Torque Game engine and the mod turned in to a stand-alone game. Oh, and it will be freeware