Happy Independence Day, Malaysia! I wish I could be happier about it but it really saddens me to hear of all kinda of sad stuff happening around the country on this day. I wish people would respect our independence day more and not go crazy for whatever reason.
On a happier note, Pizza Parlor's Design stage is nearing to an end, I just need to finish up some concept work on the characters and after than I can start work on more managerial tasks like scheduling. Real Implementation Work should start next Monday.
Back to work.
Cheers.
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Friday, August 25, 2006
Clear Winds
Well, its been 2 weeks since I've started off with the design work for Pizza Parlor and so far all is well, and I should be finished with it in another week or 2. After that starts the long long months of implementing the game, as well as various art assets.
Also, I just came back from an IGDA meeting where I met lots of familiar faces as well as many local industry veterans that shared their insights regarding the current state of the industry as well as their views on IGDA. This is my first time attending such a meeting and it was really cool meeting all these game developer dudes and learning from them. The next meeting is in another 3 months time and I will definitely look out for it and try to attend it again.
Its pretty late now and I hardly got any sleep today.
Time to get some z's...
Tata.
Also, I just came back from an IGDA meeting where I met lots of familiar faces as well as many local industry veterans that shared their insights regarding the current state of the industry as well as their views on IGDA. This is my first time attending such a meeting and it was really cool meeting all these game developer dudes and learning from them. The next meeting is in another 3 months time and I will definitely look out for it and try to attend it again.
Its pretty late now and I hardly got any sleep today.
Time to get some z's...
Tata.
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Many Apologies
Due to an oversight on my part, yesterday's Blanktris Reloaded release is unplayable. I forgot to test the game out after getting the game setup done and zipped up.
Also, SaveFile.com is upgrading their services, and I have not been able to find any alternate free file hosting services to use. I will update the new file as soon as I can.
Time to hide my face in shame.
My bad.
EDIT: Ok I got it uploaded through Rapidshare.de. Download it here.
EDIT2: I've recently just found out about the existance of GooglePages. I've uploaded the setup file there.
Also, SaveFile.com is upgrading their services, and I have not been able to find any alternate free file hosting services to use. I will update the new file as soon as I can.
Time to hide my face in shame.
My bad.
EDIT: Ok I got it uploaded through Rapidshare.de. Download it here.
EDIT2: I've recently just found out about the existance of GooglePages. I've uploaded the setup file there.
Saturday, August 12, 2006
Graduation
A convocation is a really tiring affair. I not only had to endure hours of semi-monotonous speeches, I had to wade through throngs of people after the ceremony to get anywhere...
It's all worth it though, many old friendships were rekindled and current ones strengthened. Of course, the tons of dashing pictures of me in my graduation robes were good too :D I'll upload the best ones once I find the time to look through all of them. :)
Surprisingly, despite all the tiredness, I found time to actually add the finishing touch to the first beta version of Blanktris that is now available to download! Please send me all your feedback so that I can improve it and hopefully make a buck out of it later. :)
Anyhow, I only have a little more than 3 months to complete my game submission for the Four Elements game development competition. Therefore, I've decided to suspend the development of Blanktris Reloaded and start planning for my new project as soon as possible.
The title for my next project is: Pizza Parlor! (Yup, I think you can guess what kind of game is it)
Time to chill out for abit.
Laters.
It's all worth it though, many old friendships were rekindled and current ones strengthened. Of course, the tons of dashing pictures of me in my graduation robes were good too :D I'll upload the best ones once I find the time to look through all of them. :)
Surprisingly, despite all the tiredness, I found time to actually add the finishing touch to the first beta version of Blanktris that is now available to download! Please send me all your feedback so that I can improve it and hopefully make a buck out of it later. :)
Anyhow, I only have a little more than 3 months to complete my game submission for the Four Elements game development competition. Therefore, I've decided to suspend the development of Blanktris Reloaded and start planning for my new project as soon as possible.
The title for my next project is: Pizza Parlor! (Yup, I think you can guess what kind of game is it)
Time to chill out for abit.
Laters.
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Updates, Updates
Ah how time flies... Sorry for the lack of updates lately, I actually forgot I had a blog to maintain...
Anyway, I'm glad to report that Blanktris Reloaded has FINALLY finished its Alpha phase. With the alpha build done, I'm now finishing it up through BETA with some in house testing in the meanwhile. I know, this project has been delayed for way too long, and I apologise for my overextended hiatus (it was good for my soul though :)). With my renewed vigor, I assure you, you will see the beta version completed by the end of the week. After that, I will observe about a week of polish and bug fixing, and I will go straight into my next project: An entry for the famed Four Elements Contest by GameDev.Net. I'll tell you more about that after I'm done with Blanktris Reloaded :D.
Ah, and another thing. After months of forgetfulness, I've finally realised I have not updated my Gamasutra resume yet, and I'm glad to announce that I have just updated it. I had plenty of details to ammend, including my new address, new email address, new status, etc. You can check it out here. I've also updated my blog by adding a link to it at the side bar.
Lastly, my convocation ceremony will be held on this Saturday, 12 August 2006. I have to go get my rented robes tommorow and go for the rehearsal on Friday. I hope to do some networking there to jumpstart my freelancing career :).
I'm beat after doing lots of programming today. Thankfully theres only art assets left to go for the next few days.
Time to hit the sack.
Peace.
Anyway, I'm glad to report that Blanktris Reloaded has FINALLY finished its Alpha phase. With the alpha build done, I'm now finishing it up through BETA with some in house testing in the meanwhile. I know, this project has been delayed for way too long, and I apologise for my overextended hiatus (it was good for my soul though :)). With my renewed vigor, I assure you, you will see the beta version completed by the end of the week. After that, I will observe about a week of polish and bug fixing, and I will go straight into my next project: An entry for the famed Four Elements Contest by GameDev.Net. I'll tell you more about that after I'm done with Blanktris Reloaded :D.
Ah, and another thing. After months of forgetfulness, I've finally realised I have not updated my Gamasutra resume yet, and I'm glad to announce that I have just updated it. I had plenty of details to ammend, including my new address, new email address, new status, etc. You can check it out here. I've also updated my blog by adding a link to it at the side bar.
Lastly, my convocation ceremony will be held on this Saturday, 12 August 2006. I have to go get my rented robes tommorow and go for the rehearsal on Friday. I hope to do some networking there to jumpstart my freelancing career :).
I'm beat after doing lots of programming today. Thankfully theres only art assets left to go for the next few days.
Time to hit the sack.
Peace.
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