FlashMX is expensive. I personally use Torque2d from Garagegames. Its in its "early adopter" stage, but its coming along nicely, and is usable enough for me. there are other 2d game engines out there (for people who are more interested in making games than writing the more boring parts of game engines). I forget their names at this moment. Several are free. If you went the t2d route, branching into garagegames' 3d engine would be simple (they share the same roots for their code base)
I use a free program called jcreator. Works well enough for me, as i couldnt stand the slowness with previous versions of eclipse. I doubt ill change, because the interface is relatively uncluttered (and you dont HAVE to have a project setup, i, for some reason, dont jive well with the idea of projects)
I didnt really find one that i liked, so i wrote my own. Posted it on my website, now i dont have to remember what RSS feeds i have in my reader at home. Now the problem is making sure they are synced up, but ive reached the maximum amount i can really handle in one sitting. I used php and the magpie library (and mysql). Ended up working out well for me. Not really customisable if i was to setup a service, but hey, it works, right?
they used to publish condensed versions of novels, but it seems to have gone more "generic mag" lately. I havent read it in a while, but my bonus was always that it fit in one of my cargo pockets. instant portable bathroom reading.
I did the same thing, when i was younger and more self sure (And had lots of free time). Now that im a working man, i just need to get things done, so i ponied up some money for t2d. Works great for me.
look at me talking like im an old man at 23. Anyway, good luck on your game. The more indies making more quality games, the better.
Im working on a 2d action RPG in the zelda vein. Got my test game pads in today! What engine you working in (your own, third pary?), Im far too lazy/inept/time constrained to write something myself, so im working with torque2d from garagegames. Its pure awesomeness. You should see the stuff the developers are working on over there. I dont have anything demoable yet, but i was wondering if you have a site i can check out. I love the recent indie push towards 2d games. They are some of my favorite types of games.
Knowing many people who still work at the higher ed levels (doing programming and tech suppot), its like a regular job. 9-5. In fact, I'm thinking about getting back into the uni game after going corporate . Much more relaxing. Though, none of the people I know participate in the "parties" or "drunk sorority chicks" (thats assault brotha). Easygoing private schools or big public schools are a nice area, plenty to do, but easy going. At least thats been my expirence. Hey, try it out, the time is around now for unis to be hiring.
You know, i kinda like that idea. Would make testing easy (if it could run on desktops), as well as console compatable. I figured that if they release a "crippled" version of the sdk, then there would be ways around it quickly. If they did something like this, more interesting options are avilable... interesting indeed.
That would be my response. As a sometimes indie game developer (when i feel like it), one of my issues has been: I have this xbox, and i *could* compile my game for the xbox, but youd need it to be modded (and then theres actual legal issues about having the xdk) for it to work. If i can port my game to the revolution, ill fricken do it in a minute. I like the casual gaming atmosphere consoles have VS the secluded nature of PC gaming anyway. But as an indie developer, theres not a whole lot of say i have (if i want to keep it free, i gotta keep my costs down, this means, no dev kits)
Anyone else think an inexpensive dev kit (maybe something that doesnt allow 100% access to all resources or something, so theres still a market for big third party developers) would be a great idea?
At several places, ive asked if they have a demo of the PSP. There seems to be one floating around in every store, and they'll let you test it. My big question is if they will let you try the unit you are going to buy (no dead pixels please)
I used to be one of those guys, when i was in college and could spend most of my money on my PC. Now, with college loans needing to be paid off, the rent, gas & electric bills, etc, im glad i can hop on down to EB, buy a few used games, and play them on the xbox i bought almost a year ago, instead of having to upgrade the pc i built (at like 5x the cost) three years ago. Then again, Im getting lazier as i get older. Plus, i dont want to sit infront of my PC at home, after sitting infront of one for 10 hours at work. Gimmie my couch, a beer, and some forza motorsport and im happy.
However, I wont be totally satisfied until i have some sort of input scheme for FPS that really recreates the level of ease and control on my PC.
I cut grass at a local golf course for several summers. Wouldnt have traded it for all the internships in the world. I have a great knowledge of landscaping, etc. If the IT industry ever takes a huge downturn, i can work as a landscaper. Theres nothing wrong with a little manual labor.
And im not trying to be a troll here, but in high school? Nobody will take your seriously. It sucks, i know. Hey, get a job fixing computers at a local shop. At least it involves computers unlike other, less stimulating wage slave jobs.
A friend of mine bought an xbox just so i could mod it for him and he could play nes/snes/genesis emulators on it after seeing my collection. not all roms work 100% obivously, but the ones that he wanted it for work perfect (this is the same kid who bought a dreamcast after seeing the emu disks i had burned. Obiviously a fan of the classic gaming)
yeah, i know thats one angle. I personally do actually purchase the dvds (see my collection of all the adult swim dvds as example). I dont buy as much as i should, however, with several of the anime series i watch, i had the same expirence as tfa. because i dont have cable, i only get exposed to them via the internet. And then i only buy the ones that are any good. Works for me, i have a large dvd collection, and they still make money off of me. In my mind, i dont see how this is wrong. (other than the stuff i never buy... heh)
I think people complain about this a bit too much. For me, the big draw away from PC gaming (which i did in college) to console gaming (the past year since college) is that my computer is in a room that doesnt have my couch, my TV, etc. To be honest, i havent played a PC game since i got my xbox (last october) NOT ONE. Its just more comfortable to sit on the couch after a long day of programming, than to sit in another office chair infront of another PC. I love pc gaming, i think if you are into FPS (i am) than that is the only way to go. But theres something to be said for just sitting on the couch with a beer and controller
Then again, im also a cheapskate and basically need to build a PC from the ground up if I want to be able to play todays games (my GF TI4200 aint cutting it). My personal situation and preferences making console gaming a bit better choice.
Yeah, the model M was mentioned many times in this thread (and indeed, whenever keyboards come up). I may have to look into one at some point. Sure would annoy the hell out of my intern:)
I guess i dont get attached to keyboards like i do other devices, maybe because ive destroyed six in like 2.5 years. Back in my college days, id just bridge the gap in the burnt curcuit in one of my old kybds with tape and a little bit of bare wire. Worked better than having to shell out beer money for a new keyboard. and when it stopped working for the bnm,./ keys, i just gave it a satisfying whack! Worked like a charm (till it made a trip out of a window when the violence trick didnt work at 3 am)
well, the current xbox is connected to the net, running windows (iirc, 2k kernel, same as the new one). The issue is, for the most part, when a console is playing a game, that exe take over executing on the xbox, so the OS is just a loader, basically. Someone correct me if im wrong (and im sure someone will) but while its possible, you wouldnt have an always on 24/7 zombie. Plus, i havent heard about anything like that on the current xbox, sooo, my guess is that its not worth developing. Then again, when did purpose stop the geeks of the world from developing 'sploits "because they could"
I always have a new keyboard because so much grime gets built up that it breaks a few keys (or i break it in half when propped up on the little leg things) or i spill soda on it. I have had my current keyboard for almost a year, however, and it still works (but it is starting to look a little gross)
Id like to think im ubergeek, since im a touch typist, however, my messyness gets in the way of my "image"
As do I. Ive been toying around with making something similar, hooking my pc up to my tv and playing some fps on the couch. I actually based mine of off the belkin n50 speed pad and my wireless mouse. It works *OK* for the most part (its really just a piece of plywood with some duct tape around the edges and sits on my lap). Needs some improvement, and wireless n50. Though, im sure i could get the same results from a small wireless kybd, just havent shelled out for it. And i spend too much time playing forza on my xbox. Heh.
Slashdot Mirror
FlashMX is expensive. I personally use Torque2d from Garagegames. Its in its "early adopter" stage, but its coming along nicely, and is usable enough for me. there are other 2d game engines out there (for people who are more interested in making games than writing the more boring parts of game engines). I forget their names at this moment. Several are free. If you went the t2d route, branching into garagegames' 3d engine would be simple (they share the same roots for their code base)
I use a free program called jcreator. Works well enough for me, as i couldnt stand the slowness with previous versions of eclipse. I doubt ill change, because the interface is relatively uncluttered (and you dont HAVE to have a project setup, i, for some reason, dont jive well with the idea of projects)
I didnt really find one that i liked, so i wrote my own. Posted it on my website, now i dont have to remember what RSS feeds i have in my reader at home. Now the problem is making sure they are synced up, but ive reached the maximum amount i can really handle in one sitting. I used php and the magpie library (and mysql). Ended up working out well for me. Not really customisable if i was to setup a service, but hey, it works, right?
they used to publish condensed versions of novels, but it seems to have gone more "generic mag" lately. I havent read it in a while, but my bonus was always that it fit in one of my cargo pockets. instant portable bathroom reading.
I did the same thing, when i was younger and more self sure (And had lots of free time). Now that im a working man, i just need to get things done, so i ponied up some money for t2d. Works great for me.
look at me talking like im an old man at 23. Anyway, good luck on your game. The more indies making more quality games, the better.
Im working on a 2d action RPG in the zelda vein. Got my test game pads in today! What engine you working in (your own, third pary?), Im far too lazy/inept/time constrained to write something myself, so im working with torque2d from garagegames. Its pure awesomeness. You should see the stuff the developers are working on over there. I dont have anything demoable yet, but i was wondering if you have a site i can check out. I love the recent indie push towards 2d games. They are some of my favorite types of games.
Knowing many people who still work at the higher ed levels (doing programming and tech suppot), its like a regular job. 9-5. In fact, I'm thinking about getting back into the uni game after going corporate . Much more relaxing. Though, none of the people I know participate in the "parties" or "drunk sorority chicks" (thats assault brotha). Easygoing private schools or big public schools are a nice area, plenty to do, but easy going. At least thats been my expirence. Hey, try it out, the time is around now for unis to be hiring.
so they get paid $700 AND dont have to work a full week? MAN, thats some great scam they got going on there.
You know, i kinda like that idea. Would make testing easy (if it could run on desktops), as well as console compatable. I figured that if they release a "crippled" version of the sdk, then there would be ways around it quickly. If they did something like this, more interesting options are avilable... interesting indeed.
That would be my response. As a sometimes indie game developer (when i feel like it), one of my issues has been: I have this xbox, and i *could* compile my game for the xbox, but youd need it to be modded (and then theres actual legal issues about having the xdk) for it to work. If i can port my game to the revolution, ill fricken do it in a minute. I like the casual gaming atmosphere consoles have VS the secluded nature of PC gaming anyway. But as an indie developer, theres not a whole lot of say i have (if i want to keep it free, i gotta keep my costs down, this means, no dev kits)
Anyone else think an inexpensive dev kit (maybe something that doesnt allow 100% access to all resources or something, so theres still a market for big third party developers) would be a great idea?
At several places, ive asked if they have a demo of the PSP. There seems to be one floating around in every store, and they'll let you test it. My big question is if they will let you try the unit you are going to buy (no dead pixels please)
I used to be one of those guys, when i was in college and could spend most of my money on my PC. Now, with college loans needing to be paid off, the rent, gas & electric bills, etc, im glad i can hop on down to EB, buy a few used games, and play them on the xbox i bought almost a year ago, instead of having to upgrade the pc i built (at like 5x the cost) three years ago. Then again, Im getting lazier as i get older. Plus, i dont want to sit infront of my PC at home, after sitting infront of one for 10 hours at work. Gimmie my couch, a beer, and some forza motorsport and im happy.
However, I wont be totally satisfied until i have some sort of input scheme for FPS that really recreates the level of ease and control on my PC.
I cut grass at a local golf course for several summers. Wouldnt have traded it for all the internships in the world. I have a great knowledge of landscaping, etc. If the IT industry ever takes a huge downturn, i can work as a landscaper. Theres nothing wrong with a little manual labor.
And im not trying to be a troll here, but in high school? Nobody will take your seriously. It sucks, i know. Hey, get a job fixing computers at a local shop. At least it involves computers unlike other, less stimulating wage slave jobs.
A friend of mine bought an xbox just so i could mod it for him and he could play nes/snes/genesis emulators on it after seeing my collection. not all roms work 100% obivously, but the ones that he wanted it for work perfect (this is the same kid who bought a dreamcast after seeing the emu disks i had burned. Obiviously a fan of the classic gaming)
yeah, i know thats one angle. I personally do actually purchase the dvds (see my collection of all the adult swim dvds as example). I dont buy as much as i should, however, with several of the anime series i watch, i had the same expirence as tfa. because i dont have cable, i only get exposed to them via the internet. And then i only buy the ones that are any good. Works for me, i have a large dvd collection, and they still make money off of me. In my mind, i dont see how this is wrong. (other than the stuff i never buy... heh)
I think people complain about this a bit too much. For me, the big draw away from PC gaming (which i did in college) to console gaming (the past year since college) is that my computer is in a room that doesnt have my couch, my TV, etc. To be honest, i havent played a PC game since i got my xbox (last october) NOT ONE. Its just more comfortable to sit on the couch after a long day of programming, than to sit in another office chair infront of another PC. I love pc gaming, i think if you are into FPS (i am) than that is the only way to go. But theres something to be said for just sitting on the couch with a beer and controller
Then again, im also a cheapskate and basically need to build a PC from the ground up if I want to be able to play todays games (my GF TI4200 aint cutting it). My personal situation and preferences making console gaming a bit better choice.
Yeah, the model M was mentioned many times in this thread (and indeed, whenever keyboards come up). I may have to look into one at some point. Sure would annoy the hell out of my intern :)
I guess i dont get attached to keyboards like i do other devices, maybe because ive destroyed six in like 2.5 years. Back in my college days, id just bridge the gap in the burnt curcuit in one of my old kybds with tape and a little bit of bare wire. Worked better than having to shell out beer money for a new keyboard. and when it stopped working for the bnm,./ keys, i just gave it a satisfying whack! Worked like a charm (till it made a trip out of a window when the violence trick didnt work at 3 am)
humorous? Maybe. Interesting? Yes. Maybe apple isnt happy with IBM for being so nice to MS. maybe its a sony-apple conspiracy?! Think of the children!
well, the current xbox is connected to the net, running windows (iirc, 2k kernel, same as the new one). The issue is, for the most part, when a console is playing a game, that exe take over executing on the xbox, so the OS is just a loader, basically. Someone correct me if im wrong (and im sure someone will) but while its possible, you wouldnt have an always on 24/7 zombie. Plus, i havent heard about anything like that on the current xbox, sooo, my guess is that its not worth developing. Then again, when did purpose stop the geeks of the world from developing 'sploits "because they could"
I always have a new keyboard because so much grime gets built up that it breaks a few keys (or i break it in half when propped up on the little leg things) or i spill soda on it. I have had my current keyboard for almost a year, however, and it still works (but it is starting to look a little gross)
Id like to think im ubergeek, since im a touch typist, however, my messyness gets in the way of my "image"
but then where would you put [ctrl] and [alt]
Gotta have those!
my mom fed me brocolli when i was a baby. Its one of my favorite vegetables. Try to get friends of mine to eat it, however, hasnt been so successful.
Ha, woulda gotten the reference without the parenthesis, but how often do you see something like that on slashdot? heh. Good one
The last one is still my favorite. though, the "its got broad bands" makes me laugh every time i read that comic
As do I. Ive been toying around with making something similar, hooking my pc up to my tv and playing some fps on the couch. I actually based mine of off the belkin n50 speed pad and my wireless mouse. It works *OK* for the most part (its really just a piece of plywood with some duct tape around the edges and sits on my lap). Needs some improvement, and wireless n50. Though, im sure i could get the same results from a small wireless kybd, just havent shelled out for it. And i spend too much time playing forza on my xbox. Heh.