Posted by on 26 Jan 2010
Now that the new website is pretty much functional, I have decided to restart using
my twitter account. So if you have your own account you can follow @grabeorama and follow updates and other tweets!
Posted by on 19 Jan 2010
I recently downloaded a game creation program called
Construct. I'm not too sure on the specifics of the program yet, but it seems to use the Python programming language, which unfortunately is totally new to me!
Construct is like Gamemaker though, and creates games using a GUI. Unfortunately after about a week I still can't make a ball move in a random direction. I think it's time for me to realize Construct
isn't Gamemaker! It seems to be very powerful, but the lack of offline documentation, or even online documentation frustrates the average N00b!
The way you're meant to learn how to use Construct is by looking through the included examples, which is all very fine until you want to do something that isn't done in the examples.
So far I prefer Gamemaker, but I think an experienced Construct user can do much more with their game. I'm still experimenting with it though, but when I do finish (if ever) a game, I'll post it on the blog for feedback!
If you have heard of or used Construct or another Gamemaker alternative, please do tell!
Posted by on 11 Jan 2010
As you've probably already noticed by now, the website has undergone a major make-over and the insides have been changed. Here is a list of the main changes and updates, along with a to-do list for future changes and updates. This page will be regularly updated until the list is complete.
Changes:
- Login system added, you can now register with the site.
- Site re-designed to a more modern template, with easier navigation and nicer colors.
- You must now be registered to leave comments on the site.
- Comments on reviews will be possible again.
- Users will be able to change their personal info.
- The Blog now has an archive page.
- Their is now a "contact" form where you can select from "help", "suggestion", "report error" and send a description of that heading to me.
Future Changes:
- Each user will have a profile page.
- Users will have avatars and personal descriptions.
- Users will be able to write and post their own reviews.
- Users will be able to send other users messages (not pms).
- Users will be able to edit their comments and reviews.
- Users will be able to rate featured reviews and give an overall "Average Reader Rating".
- There will be a "report user" button to report spam or inappropriate behavior.
- (TBC)There might be a "Twitter"-like updates system for each user.
- (TBC) Each user will have their own blog.
- Moderators will be appointed when the site is larger.
- Good user reviews will be selected by staff and added to the "featured" reviews (The main ones).
If you have any suggestions to add to the above list, please post here and it will be considered. Enjoy the new site !
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Posted by on 4 Jan 2010
The 5th official Yoyogames competition, and first of 2010 was announced a few days ago on
Yoyogames. The theme of the new competition is more of a restriction, than anything else but should still be interesting to see what people can come up with. Entrants must make a game that would be suitable for a portable device.
The resolution has been given the restriction of about the same size as a psp screen. Obviously the games won't be able to run on the handheld devices, but it'll be interesting to see if any of the projects will end up making it to the small screen!
For the list of rules and regulations click
here.
