At 12/26/06 07:09 AM, Paranoia wrote:
You want a scripter, right? I'd be happy to give it a go :P

Id love you to code it:).
Add my msn, mattharvey716@hotmail.com

At 12/26/06 08:11 AM, fuzz wrote: Id love you to code it:).
Add my msn, mattharvey716@hotmail.com

Apparently I already did :S

I'm eddy_larkin@hotmail.co.uk

humbuggery

At 12/26/06 06:41 AM, Paranoia wrote: I'm inviting everyone here (Luis) to join me for an official Scrooge-up. All I got for Christmas was cold, hard, cynical cash, plus a paperback I already had the hardback for, and I can't be arsed going out to spend it yet, so I'm feelingb just a little draines of the Christmas spirit.

i got moneyu and chocolates, woo, dind't get anythgin i asked for :D
ah well, bday in feb, maybe i'll get somethign better then :)

Fuzz Stat Whoring

At 12/26/06 11:15 AM, ArthurGhostly wrote: Well done.

Indeed, happy 3000th post :).

Only 60 odd to go for me :P.

At 12/26/06 01:31 AM, jmtb02 wrote:

Re: jmtb02 Work

Macromedia Breeze

That actually sound really useful and great for the right people, I know I will never look into it but it's nice to know that programs can do that.

Macromedia Captivate

THAT is something I would definately use, for tutorials and such... really interesting.

Macromedia Contribute

Sounds pretty cool, but I couldn't find a use for it since I already have Dreamweaver and Notepad, cuz I'm all HTML-savvy :)

Re: Trunks' site

If you're going for something professional then you might want to start fresh altogether. I don't know if its intended, but you name just reminds me of Dragon Ball Z. Besides, why you buying a domain name when you're 14, seems like a waste of money. People always say shit about freewebs but it gets the job done.

My name... well... it's a mixture of a lot of things, one of those being DBZ when I was 12 or so. I know I want a new name, definately, but I've established myself as either LordTrunks (don't ask), iTrunks or this... sort of. I'd like to change it, problem is I can't think of a good alias.

Gift Cards
I can't speak for the UK or Europeops, but in the US, gift cards are really popular. I got 5 of them this Christmas because people don't know what to get me, but it forces everyone to go back to the stores to spend their gift cards, when it's probably the last place everyone wants to go after so much shopping. On one hand, gift cards are great because it allows everyone to get exactly what they want. However, a lot of people think it's insensative because there's no actual gift to be given... no thought involved except for which store people like to shop at.

Do you like getting gift cards, or would you prefer thought out gifts?

Gift Cards

I dig 'em, cuz I'm almost always dissapointed when I get gifts. I ask for things, but people don't ever really know much about what they are, so they'll get something sorta like it, but not what I wanted. So if I get a gift card, I can go back and just pick up exactly what I was looking for, it's the same concept with just getting cash. I don't really get the sensitivty thing, I think it's ridiculous that we're expected to actually know exactly what to get someone. That's dumb, the reason I like certain people is because they're different and I don't quite understand them, if I did, they wouldn't be all that interesting. So yeah, I like gift cards.

gift cards?

they just like vouchers or more like xmas cards!?

i got £20 voucher for Gap.. yawn

mostly got tons of CADNY :D!

Style of scripting question

Why create a new thread when I can get an answer here.

Is there any point in scripting like this:

if(Key.isDown(65))
{ var1=1
}

Instead of:

if(Key.isDown(65)){
var1=1
}

I see a lot of people script like the first one, putting the opening squiggle bracket on the next line. I know there is no difference in the script, but is it more pro to do that, or used in other scripting languages?

I personally find it easier the second way, because you can keep track of where something opens on an if statement.

Any preference?

re:style of scripting

At 12/26/06 01:24 PM, TrueDarkness wrote: Any preference?

i prefer the first way. It makes it much easier to find stuff. I'll ALWAYS do

onEnterFrame=function()
{
//stuff
}

etc. :D

Re: Style of scripting @ Blaze

I don't see it =p
I can't see how it is easier, especially when you have a script like this for examplez:

h = object._height/2
onEnterFrame = function()
{
if(Key.isDown(65))
{
while(ground.hitTest(object._x, object._y+h, true))
{
if(object._currentframe == 5)
{
_root.object.gotoAndStop(5);
} // end if
} //end while
} //end if
} //end

Wow, see, I just wrote that script and I find it much more confusing that way. I still understand it and see it clearly, it's just a lot bigger and takes up more space. Plus, there is a nice auto-format button to hit that cleans up your script for you. No?

re:style of scripting

At 12/26/06 01:41 PM, TrueDarkness wrote: I don't see it =p
I can't see how it is easier, especially when you have a script like this for examplez:

if youre searching for something i think its much easier. :3 i have no idea why, but i dont like coding like how it SHOULD be. That's why theres an autoformat thing, right? After im done coding something and i know i wont have to touch it anymore, i hit autoformat.

h = object._height/2
onEnterFrame = function()
{
if(Key.isDown(65))
{
while(ground.hitTest(object._x, object._y+h, true))
{
if(object._currentframe == 5)
{
_root.object.gotoAndStop(5);
} // end if
} //end while
} //end if
} //end

Remember that if you type enter after a { AS auto makes a small space at the left (dont know the name on english) like for example

onEnterFrame=function()
{
if(something)
{
while(something else)
{

}
}
}

I hope the example is clear and that NG doesnt format it.

crap, ng formatted it. sorry for double post but here is what i mean:

http://pastebin.com/845251

Ah, true...

But still, I guess it's up for debate, whatever you are most comfortable with. I was just wondering if it's important for other scripting languages :)

TrueDarkness is a nerd :O

At 12/26/06 02:37 PM, Buzzwerd wrote: TrueDarkness is a nerd :O

And more jacked than you'll ever be.
:)

Dream Job

Sometimes, I like to look at job listings for places that seem like they're be fun to work at, or at least places where I could brag about working at. For example, Rockstar, the creators of Grand Theft Auto, seem like a cool place to work. I first looked at their job listings a long time ago but I looked at them again last night and it got me so excited. They're pretty interesting in the fact that they don't always require an education as much as they require experience in the field. One job in particular looks like its what I'm striving by majoring in graphic design.

ROCKSTAR NORTH - Junior Graphic Designer
Job Description
We are looking for a Junior Graphic Designer to join our New Media team. You will be involved in the creation and implementation of all aspects of 2D graphics at Rockstar North.
Required
* Minimum 1 year experience in the graphic design industry. Web design experience is also advantageous.
* A strong portfolio showing the quality of your designs - good imagination and sense of humour essential.
* A high standard of experience achieved in the following programs: Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Flash.
* Must be receptive to direction and perform well within a collaborative team environment. Ability to respond effectively to deadlines and work well under pressure is also a must.

I'm not quite qualified, yet. Sadly, I'm sure the job will be taken in the 3 and 1/2 years I have left in school but there may be other similar positions that open up at that point. If you want to take a look theres a ton of job listings, someone like Luis could probably fill. http://www.rockstargames.com/jobs/

Nerding it up

DAVID SILVER. Stop nerding up my thread.

At 12/26/06 02:37 PM, Buzzwerd wrote: TrueDarkness is a nerd :O

Blasphemy >:( *Hits Buzzwerd On Head*.

Also, to keep on topic, I don't use auto format, it adds brackets to simple if statements and makes my script look longer and more complex, along with other unnecessary stuff :P.

re:style of scripting

At 12/26/06 01:53 PM, XmasBlaze wrote: AS auto makes a small space at the left (dont know the name on english) like for example

that would be an indent, mr. blaze.

Maybe if I make a small post, no one will notice me.

<3

At 12/26/06 02:49 PM, MethodMinus wrote: I'm not quite qualified, yet. Sadly, I'm sure the job will be taken in the 3 and 1/2 years I have left in school but there may be other similar positions that open up at that point. If you want to take a look theres a ton of job listings, someone like Luis could probably fill. http://www.rockstargames.com/jobs/

Sadly, im overqualified for it. It would be a step back to take a junior position after surviving in the biz for 5 years.

Boo..

Anyway I wouldnt worry jobs you are forced to 'pass' up, there will be plenty of opportunities when you leave school.. just work on your stuff in and out of school and you'll stand out when you graduate.

-L

RE: Bowlofchilli is a stupid fucking spammer!

At 12/26/06 02:51 PM, Bowlofchilli wrote: Maybe if I make a small post, no one will notice me.

<3

i noticed.

At 12/26/06 02:49 PM, Luis wrote: Nerding it up

DAVID SILVER. Stop nerding up my thread.

I'm sorry my master...

RE: Nerd Talk

Yes, you all sound extremely nerdy.

idea
hi..em..i wasnt quite sure of posting this but ill do it...
last night i had a deram (actually a nightmare. i must confess) and when iwoke up i tought it could be a nice flash idea.. i mean to animate.. i dont know exactly how to explain it coz my dreams are really weird.. the main idea was that people had visions.. like lets say you had a vison of a window.. when that person saw the window. . 'e died.. i tought that i could maybe make a plot with it and make an animation.. do you think it would be a good idea? would pepople like it? should i better look for something more humoristic? or make the classic funny scary movie?. im out of humoristic ideas atm...

i ussually had lots of ideas. but now that i have flash and CAN animate them.. boom.. they're
gone..

At 12/26/06 03:39 PM, PinkSkull wrote: idea

Really cool if you ask me. But i think it would fit better on an eerie and dark setting rather than attempting something mildly comedic. :D

RE: Idea

My dreams are boring. I never get good ideas from them.

At 12/26/06 03:40 PM, XmasBlaze wrote:

At 12/26/06 03:39 PM, PinkSkull wrote: idea

Really cool if you ask me. But i think it would fit better on an eerie and dark setting rather than attempting something mildly comedic. :D

well the original idea is in a dark eerie setting (like a school..lol) but maybe some could thik it would be nice of comedy... i prefer the dark eerie setting.. now i just need to make up the plot.. and the characters... and animate.. and find sounds..hmm. is a long way..

Stat whoring

At 12/26/06 11:15 AM, ArthurGhostly wrote: Fuzz Stat Whoring

Well done.

Wow, 3k. I never even noticed.