MedalLib 2.01 Release

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:28:37 GMT

Note:
The BYOND update system is broken. Delete the old lib and re-download.
To do this, simply follow the steps below:
> Navigate dir: My Documents
> Navigate dir : BYOND
> Navigate dir: lib
> Navigate dir: aza
> Delete dir: 'MedalLib'
> Download MedalLib again.

This library is a really simple plug'n'play library that you should just be able to 'include' in your game and make work without a single line of code.

If your game supports the BYOND Medals system, then this library will allow you to have a graphical effect and sound played to your players as they achieve a medal.

Currently, the library displays the effect only to the person who got the medal, a single sound file, with a single font.

Future features will include:
- Different Effects to Choose From
- A choice of different fonts and font sizes
- A choice of different sound effects
- Instructions on how to customise these features yourself!

This library also includes a very limited version of a new library coming out soon called AZA.MapTextLib, which will allow you to display text onto the map and screen.

MedalLib 1011 Release

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:42:40 GMT

Medal Lib version 1011 has been released - this version is VERY basic and has only been tested in very limited conditions - I'm hoping you guys in your infinite wisdom will download this library and test it, telling me about any problems you have.

Here's the library: http://www.byond.com/developer/AZA/MedalLib

Enjoy!

MedalLib Progress Update

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:09:27 GMT

Hey guys, just thought I'd give an update on progress with MedalLib. I've got the basic text-on-map system working, along with functionality to communicate with the hub and built in medals.

The process now is to make sure everything is include-able as a library, set up the demo, and then write a detailed how-to guide on how to use it.

Hopefully, release by tonight.

There is one issue though - the text-on-map system is basic at best, so a lot of you will be kicking me in the shins for it. Please don't kick too hard.

Update later.

MedalLib Sneak Preview

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:00:31 GMT

I'm working on a library called MedalLib. The purpose of this library is to provide an effect (similar to that of xbox 360 games) to display when a player earns a medal.

I've uploaded a demo as a sneak peak so you guys can see how it'll work. It only has 1 medal and I think (iirc) it awards the medal multiple times. It's not tied to the hub yet either. I'm just showing off the effect and I can't be bothered to record a video.

http://www.byond.com/members/AZA/files/MedalLib.zip

Enjoy =]

What Would You Do?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:45:28 GMT

Let's assume a hypothetical situation where you were approached by a member of the opposite sex, a total stranger you have never met or seen before now.

Now assume, hypothetically speaking, that this person was mildly attractive. Not totally stunning, but they have subtle points of beauty/handsomeness.

Continuing with this Hypothetical situation, let's assume that this subtly attractive person of the opposite gender approaches you in a bar/cafe/pub/library/wherever and offers you money (£200 GBP) in return for an favour.

Upon further investigation, he/she reveals that this favour is sexual intercourse. No strings, no complications. Let's assume for the purpose of furthering this hypothetical situation that the girl/boy has no Sexually Transmitted Infections or medical problems of any kind, their breath isn't bad and they don't have spots.

What would you do? Answer in the poll.

PandaDump� Share

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:20:55 GMT

Hey guys, it's taken me a while to sort out the overheads but I can now launch PandaDump™ Share.

Share is a service that allows people to quickly upload and share images on the internet. At the moment, the capacity stands at 10billion images - we wont be reaching that any time soon but it'll be improved as we go JUST in case.

I am hoping that the BYOND community will be the first to test out this new service by uploading their screenshots and game images to the service. I am also on the look-out for an effective ad service - so if you have any ideas that go beyond Google AdSense, let me know. As an added bonus, it allows .dmi uploads, just for you guys. =]

So without further adhu, here's PandaDump™ Share.

http://share.pandadump.com/

Comment. =]

BASG 2009 - Website Online!

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:30:40 GMT

Hello everyone! BASG UPDATE!

I have put the website online for the BASG 2009 contest.

The website has the rules and entry criteria, a form to fill out to enter, a list of prizes, and a set of forums that will allow entering teams to have access to their very own project tools, such as issue tracking and a roadmap. There is even SVN Repositories up for grabs if you want one!

So without further adhu, here's the link!

http://basg.pandadump.com/

Let me emphasise that.

http://basg.pandadump.com/

GiaD 2009 - Anxiety At All Time High

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:03:08 GMT

So here we are, waiting on the GiaD 2009 results. I can't say it hasn't been a fun two weeks of waiting - but anxiety is high and everyone is constantly Alt+Tabbing to Firefox/Chrome/Safari/IE and hitting the F5 button on Iain's site...

Who won?

We'll know soon.

Build A Space Game 2009 - Donations

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:01:55 GMT

Hello everyone,

As part of the main prize for winners of the Build A Space Game 2009 (or BASG2009) there is a donation pot that the winner will get 75% from, and the runner up 25%.

At the moment, this pot stands at $150 thanks to a donation of $100 from an anon. donation. This, coupled with my own $50 brings it up to $150.

There are a few people that have expressed interest in donating but have some misgivings.

A few of the main questions are:

How will donations be handled?
- Donations will be accepted into a donation pot via PayPal to SoftLogic, which will be holding the funds while the contest is running. At the end of the project, the winnings will be sent via paypal to the winner. So you'll need a paypal account.

How can I donate?
- If you'd like to donate to this fund, please by all means do so via the following button. I accept paypal, credit/debit cards and even direct debits (in the UK).

What do you get out of this?
- Nothing, I don't want anything. This is just a bit of fun for the BYOND community. I also get some publicity, which I will be using for selling merchandise and such.

How are the winnings divided?
- The winner of the contest gets 75% of the funds in the pot - which can be split between a team of kept if the enteree is an individual. The first runner up gets 25% of the pot - which works the same way as the winner.

So, please, guys, donate!

Build a Space Game 2009 - Registration Open

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:34:59 GMT

Hello everyone, the Build A Space Game 2009 contest is now accepting team/individual registrations. If you're a team or individual that is competing in BASG 2009, you will need to register before you will be able to submit your entry when submissions are open.

Registering also has the added benefit of keeping up-to-date with the latest information regarding the contest, status updates and more.

So, jump over to the registration site and register!

You'll need a team name, an email address and to provide a name for your project and a brief description, as well as tell us what theme you're going with.

You can easily change this at a later date by resubmitting you registration.

REGISTRATION SITE

Enjoy. =]