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Username:  DeathFalcon
Joined:  07 Dec 2006
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Location:  Victoria
Website:  http://palgn.com.au
Occupation:  Programmer
Interests: Games Programming
 
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Re: One Questions (1 year ago)
grim-one wrote
Benza wrote
I was thinking about flash, but the main problem there is I wouldn't be able to install flash at work, and hell I doubt it would even run if I could.
And you can install Visual Studio? But the Flash developer tools aren't free AFAIK.
You can get Flash Develop for free, which is pretty compact and awesome (a lot of places use this for production). Alternatively you can download Eclipse with the open source Flex plugin and SDK. AS3 is like a retarded C++/Java. You can do a lot in the language but if you have worked with other languages before you may find some missing features frustrating (I don't think you would have any issues with this though, and they will address some of these concerns in AS4).

I don't mind Python, but I wouldn't create a freaking game/project in it. We just use it with WAF for our build process.
Re: One Questions (1 year ago)
Island_Wolf wrote
Soon when I move out, I will be with an ISP that does not provide free webhost but I have a site that needs a home.

I currently have a portfolio website and it needs a new home but it isn't a core to a business or something, it was a project to develop web development skills (because my university kept cancelling programming units due to lack of interest) and I later decided to give it a presence on the web. Future features include blogging to provide tips for female university students with working in the ICT industry.

Just recently put myself in a home loan, money will become tight very soon and I wish to not having to spend on a webhost if possible.

Are the free webhost "safe"? (to me, free sounds too good to be true). I am looking at Tumblr and apparently it is customisable, can I use the free to do blogging and have pages for my project portfolio and other info?

This may sound silly but I don't know why part of me wants a webhost. I suppose it is because at work, I maintain a Linux and multiple windows servers, I just somehow can't thinking myself into a non-webhost alternative to my problem.
I would suggest Google App Engine. Somethings are very nice to work with and you would easily fit within the free tier. We use GAE and AWS at work, and for smaller projects I definitely recommend GAE.
Re: Funny Links (1 year ago)
John Marston wrote
Dexter in the 1980's
So it would be like Ticking Clock?
InvivnI wrote
Also, a co-op Half Life experience would be lovely.
If you haven't played it yet give svencoop a shot. I spent so much time on that when I was younger, that and pretty much all the half life stuff.
As much as I sven co-op, I really don't want Valves story based games to move in this direction. I just don't feel the same feeling of immersion playing with someone else that I would get in a single player experience.

I don't have any time atm for one of these game grids, so I will go back into hiding/coding land.
Bronze wrote
Lawrence keeps reminding me to come along. That guy's obsessed with me, y'know? He also carries around a purse. icon_shifty.gif

Anyways, I guess I'll ditch drinks with uni friends and tag along for dumplings instead. See you all tomorrow. icon_smile.gif
Purse?!!! More like FarCry 2 bag that I put my laptop and other stuff in >_<!

Yeah we will be there this time (clione is finally healthy again!)
Its BYO at the dumplings place right?
Might grab something beforehand if thats the case...

Oh And mike, I hate you.
Appel wrote
What exactly is Yewtee?

Google was not my friend this time around.
Oh I get it UT (Unreal Tournament). Cool bro! (...is that what you generally say?)

Anyway, we drink once every fortnight or so, and are going to start ordering and working our way through different types of Nihonshu. So that will be a lot of fun icon_smile.gif

On the topic though, I know people that don't drink and it generally can be awkward when the rest of the group is. As many of you have already stated, I feel that people can make there own decisions as long as it doesn't affect anyone negatively.

EDIT: Fixed some stuff up because I fail at posting
Re: Funny Links (2 years ago)
Sin Ogaris wrote
Oh, that woman's arm is Clione, who is DeathFalcon's girlfriend. They're both on here, though very rarely.
Always here, always watching...

Now for funny pictures:



And for anyone who knows Mike\
Same JA, I generally cook most things with 'thats a bout right' measurements and just WTF with the microwave. Why microwave water when you can generally boil it?

This may sound horrible to some, but my favourite way to prepare noodles is to put the noodles in a bowl and then add grated tasty cheese and tomato sauce. I don't usually eat noddles so its a rare thing but it definitely tastes amazing!
Re: Funny Links (2 years ago)
Karai Pantsu wrote
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...

DINOSHARK!
Dinosharks and now Space Nazis!
Will anywhere be safe to go?!
EDIT: <Snipped> Fail, I must of missed it, sorry.
Link to post here, http://palgn.com.au/viewtopic.php?p=727692#727692

I will replace it with images to attempt to make this post less redundant:


Re: The Birthday Thread (2 years ago)
Its my birthday today, I am now 21! At least now I don't have to complete all those learner hours and can hopefully get my P's soon.

Anyway, not doing anything special. Probably will just have the family around on the weekend. icon_nn.gif
Congrats Bronze icon_smile.gif.
It should all work out just work hard on the levels.
If you need any help with anything just let me know as I have been there from close to the start of the project, actually add me on MSN icon_smile.gif.
EDIT: or just IRC
No Dumplings for us? :o
Re: Funny Links (2 years ago)
Benza wrote
<snip remote pic>
I had a similar remote with a Palsonic TV. Luckily they thought ahead and shipped it with a piece of paper explaining that the button has no function.







Re: To all Melbournites (2 years ago)
Apparently there are Penguins out and about at StKilda beach.
So if you like penguins you could check that out.
We will be in Sydney this weekend so can't do any meet icon_smile.gif
Jarrod wrote
They're not using ID Tech 5 though. They're using a new engine built internally.
Oh that is interesting! Why would they do that, I guess they must of picked up id a bit after the start of the development of this... or just felt more comfortable using there engine (?). Thought I remember reading an article somewhere saying that they would all be using id Tech 5 from now on, oh I got confused it looks like its just all games using id Tech 5 need to be published by Bethesda. Thanks for letting me know icon_smile.gif.
Jarrod wrote
Nope! They've announced its not using Gamebyro. I assumed they were, as Todd said not long ago that their next game would be using technology similar to Fallout 3, so I dont know what has changed or if they were talking about something completely different.
Probably the Zenimax acquisition... all that group are using ID Tech 5 (and why wouldn't they considering icon_razz.gif).

Gamebryo isn't that bad and what Bethesda used was so split from Gamebryo that it was barely like what Emergent had.

Looking forward to the game, I had a feeling this would be announced soon when looking at what Bethesda were working on a few months back...
Karai Pantsu wrote
To celebrate the imminent release of one of our projects, we ordered a massive feed from Mojo's Weird Pizzas for lunch...

So. Much. Pizza.

I'm gonna be napping this off through the arvo icon_razz.gif
We had Mojo's pizza once. I was surprised at how it tasted considering the odd selection of toppings on the menu. It was actually a pretty good pizza.

Congratulations on the completion of the project! I started a new one today and drank to celebrate, I wish I didn't though as I planned to do stuff tonight =/.
Mini_matesy wrote
Yeah looks a bit like St Kilda Rd in Melbourne but not quite as nice.

I think going to the QLD and NZ offices will make up for that.
If you do get a chance to go to the building in North Sydney definitely take your camera, I have been there a few times and the views of the harbor/city are amazing!
I just finished the second interview for a programming job with a new game company in Melb and I start on Wednesday icon_biggrin.gif!
Re: Gaming Bargains V2 (2 years ago)
Phreakuency wrote
For those who bought the PSP Go from Fishpond... Not only does the 10 free game promotion work, but I just received my code via email less than 24 hours after registering!
I think they must batch them up and send approvals out on the same day or something as I got mine today as well.

Gonna load up some of the games I have put on it now, a bit disappointed that the PSP store has no Lumines :'(
Best game for the PSP IMO, I hope Sony can get it for the Go.
Re: Your newest purchase (2 years ago)
I have missed a few here that I will fill in later...

But just received the PSP Go from Fishpond for $159.97.

And to put LeonJ's fears to rest the device was sealed in original packaging and bubbled up with air padding. The device as well was in perfect brand new condition without a fingerprint or Dead Pixel icon_smile.gif.

I am really happy with this order and can't wait to play some of the PSP Games I have missed out on in the last year or two.

Thanks again lexielab for pointing this out and thank you Fishpond icon_smile.gif
Re: Gaming Bargains V2 (2 years ago)
LeonJ wrote
I'm more worried that it hasn't shipped. I seem to have ordered it before these guys...
Odd, I ordered mine shortly after yours and I had received an email @ 10:01:04 PM saying it had shipped.

Although some other orders have taken about 8 hours for them to say shipped. You should be fine they say it should take up to 24 hours for them to ship it out.

The Admin fee is a bit bizarre though. I paid with Visa as well and received no fee :S
Re: Gaming Bargains V2 (2 years ago)
el_supraman wrote
from majornelson (xbox live arcade)

Sonic the Hedgehog is 19 years old, and we’ve worked with Sega to create some great Sonic style deals. This special Birthday pricing will be available one-day only this Thursday June 24th.

Sonic the Hedgehog (Arcade)
sonic 2
sonic 3
sonic and knuckles

all 240 points
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!
I saw the promotion last night and grabbed Sonic 3 for 400 mspoints >_<.
I hate not knowing what date it is >_<. I guess ill get Sonic and Knuckles now.

Thanks for the heads up on the PSP Go lexielab, grabbed one before the price changed icon_smile.gif. I was actually looking at my old PSP with its broken screen yesterday and thinking I should replace it so I can play my love (Lumines). Looking forward to it arriving.

Did the price increase because it was a mistake or because they wanted to clear a certain amount?
Re: Gaming Bargains V2 (2 years ago)
theory wrote
Thanks heaps. Any chance you have a list of accessories, for example the 360 mics?

Also, I bought the 360 controller bundle on Saturday for $50 and now GAME have it for $28. Will DS give me a refund if I return? Or will they price match a price not available when I bought it? Thanks.
I saw the 360 Wireless Mic's at Dicksmith in Canberra for $30 on the Weekend. Not too sure if that was just at that store but it was pretty damn cheap. Let me know if you want me to pick one up if I see one tomorrow at Dicksmith on Commercial road.
I agree and I am presenting these ideas as my main research project for my course (Head tracking/Eye tracking used for player immersion).

Personally I don't have an issue with the control scheme of the 360 currently. I believe that with Kinect hitting the market we can add sensory component to the machine to change the way the game will interact with you, such as looking at an enemy in a stealth game the wrong way and triggering a confrontation.

As Alex said above the use of something like the AI director in Left 4 Dead, combined with some emotion detection from Kinect could add a lot to a game.

Kinect has a lot of potential, but mainly as a secondary control mechanism/accessory.
Re: General conversation (2 years ago)
Fetidchimp wrote
alrighty then i will see whoever shows up at the publy...going to go get changed and sink a couple then be on my ways...all 6 of them
We plan on showing up for some drinks. Don't know when though as I have to wait for this Safeway online order to be delivered first. Hopefully around about 6 or so though.
Andrew Cathie wrote
?oe?oe wrote
They've been doing this for a few years now...
What they mean is that Nintendo themselves will have a website or page set up streaming the conference. Whereas perviously it has always been an unaffiliated website like IGN that has done the feeds.
Nope they have an Official feed as well. I remember in '08 i was running 2 streams of the conference, as one would cut out quite a bit but had better quality, and the other would have a delay (one was IGN, Gamespot or IUP and the other Nintendo's).

I know Microsoft used to have an Official one, are they still running this feed because I think I had trouble finding it a while back...

EDIT: And theres a link http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=5115

Anyway can't wait for this years E3, Its always a fun event to watch
Re: Funny Links (2 years ago)
Fetidchimp wrote
wagwag wrote
What would have been shot out of that shotgun? Rubber bullet? Those little bag things?
probably rubber bullet, you'd hope that he wouldn't just turn nonchalantly and blow some dude away, but in this day and age, who knows
Could be Rock Salt, hard to really tell from a gif...

Reaction definitely doesn't look right for a normal round at least
James wrote
Can you send me a screenshot?

Issue appears to be with the repeating-y background and the position of the "highslide-loading" thingo on the left... At least I think it is...

Ive just been using a custom style sheet to make it not display.
PixieGirl wrote
Hard games icon_sad.gif It's a deal breaker for me! I lose interest straight away when I get stuck because I usually don't have the skill necessary to pass a tough part, or an interest in getting better at it, and it stops being fun at that point anyway...

I play games to experience them and enjoy them! not to repeat a section over and over until I get lucky. icon_shifty.gif le sigh.
Do you play games on top, normal or easy difficulty?

I always have it in my mindset to play on normal as I feel thats the intended experience level, even if I get to a point in the game thats frustrating like you stated before and quit. Its funny because I know that lowering the difficulty for that certain part will allow me to pass it, but I just wont do it. I was just wondering if this is a general gamer attitude, or something different.