Bee game

That was pretty cool, simillar to Toysuta (that Buzzwerd/True Darkness game) in design. I really : liked the audio too, but it was a bit of a jip to use watermelon.

I was kinda mad when I saw it, since Shirt Turtle has had a similar style to me for a while, and I went on the edge and accused him of copying. But now that I see it again, I really don't mind it at all, in fact I enjoyed the game overall even though I could see some things is needed improvement. Anyways, congratulations on your game, the menu was a bit bland, but the rest was interesting. It got harder the more you played, although not a whole lot of the game play changed. If you're going to do that bee as many times as you do, you've got to spice it up, make it different than any other bee. I apologize for accusing you, both Coaly and Turtle. Good luck with a daily.

Re: Neglected Sky

At 2/1/07 06:04 PM, MethodMinus wrote: I hated it.

Hate is a strong word.

One was the asshat spray painting his house, that doesn't work, you need to use house paint, which comes in a paint can anyway.

Regardless of what you are using it for, and whether you are using hair spray, food products, or any other Aerosol-pressured system, it's going to be detrimental to the ozone.

The second was that it went from a cityscape that I can only assume was supposed to be New York City and then to some factory, which I would personally assume is in Jersey, because that would be the closest industrial area to the city. If that was supposed to be a power plant(coal or oil) then thats a bit misleading. We use Nuclear power around here, at least it makes up the largest percentage of power. So it wouldn't look like stereotypical smoke stacks. Also, I acknowledge that it was an exaggeration but four little wind mills will not substitute the power made from a large power plant. More importantly, its not very wise to try and use wind power in this area for a variety of reasons. One would be that we don't have enough space, if you look at places where there are wind power generators there are hundreds of them over a wide open space. In this area of the country there is no such amount of space. And for that same reason there is less wind. Also, wind generators are loud and obnoxious so people would not approve of them.

Wait, so how is this New Jersey? That wasn't even my objective, and regardless of you living in NJ, there are at least 49 more states that I know about, and the rest of the world for that matter. Any city can benefit from windpower, not to say that it can live on wind power at the moment. It's a step in the right direction beyond the horrible gross that these fuel burning plants can do to our environment.

The thing that aggravated me the most was the illusion of global warming. There are natural shifts in the earths climate over both long and short periods of time.

Agreed.

The shit we put in the air today is no worse than what has spew from the Earths volcanoes for the Earth's entire existence.

Fucking Volcanoes man, just ruining it for everyone! Catch up on your research a bit:

"Fortunately, volcanic particles will settle out of the stratosphere in two or three years, so that the effects of volcanic eruptions on ozone depletion are short lived. Although volcanic aerosols provide a catalyst for ozone depletion, the real culprits in destroying ozone are human-generated CFCs." San Diego State University.

Volcanic activity causes temporary problems. However, we are constantly and more frequently spewing CFC's into the atomosphere, as humans, as followed up by:

"Volcanic eruptions can enhance global warming by adding CO2 to the atmosphere. However, a far greater amount of CO2 is contributed to the atmosphere by human activities each year than by volcanic eruptions. Volcanoes contribute about 110 million tons/year, whereas other sources contribute about 10 billion tons/year. San Diego State University.

Seems like CFC's are an issue with humans. You're absolutely right. CFC's from volcanoes are no different. We just seem to produce about 100x as much.

More importantly, climate shifts occur naturally. I'm pretty sure the cavemen didn't start using Aerosol cans to bring an end to the ice age.

Maybe you don't understand the concept of Global Warming (Climate change, as I like to call it, since it is also making some parts of the world colder). You see, we go through weather cycles (as you said), and they happen. I'm not going to lie, they happen. But when you add our unnatural removal of the ozone, coupled with our inability to realize that this is causing a problem, Global Warming effects are going to happen faster. Don't contribute all the problems to humans, because it's not true. But we are definitely making it happen faster.

(Watch as this is deleted as it conflicts with someone else's views.)

Maybe you don't understand that being a moderator isn't about deleting someone's post because you don't like it. That's not the way it works. I've seen at least one topic every day that I just wanted to delete because I didn't like the content, but that doesn't make it right for me to delete it. My job is to keep some sort of order to the forums by deleting malicious content and banning dumbasses who flame others. Don't think we're powertripping because we can, because that's not how it works.

And regardless of whether you believe in Climate Change being effected by humans or not, you need to realize that the very pollution caused by our society is the same pollution that destroys the atmosphere and our own health. They go hand in hand, so the elimination of toxic fumes and CFC's would help with asthma and breathing problems on the local level, and the world on the climate change level. It's not fair that the world has to suffer by our own transportation and luxuries. It's been proven that the world cannot survive on the lifestyle set by Americans.

Pinko? Hell, I'm not even a Democrat or a Republican. But maybe I wanted to do something nice for our world, like an animation promoting something I believe in. These places backed it up as well.

Featured: Winner (1st Place), Citizens For Global Solutions Flash Contest.
Featured: Environment Award, Media That Matters Film Festival.
Featured: New Mexico Citizens for Global Solutions Film Festival.
Featured: Australian Sustainable Living Festival 2007.
Featured: Ifilm's movie database.
Featured: Manhattan Film Festival.
Featured: Convergence 8 Festival.
Featured: Adobe Youth Media Voices @ Adobe Headquarters.
Featured: Weblog Fest in Iran.

Re: Neglected Sky

My comment about volcanoes was more referring to a period of time when volcanoes covered the Earth millions of years ago. There have been times in the Earth's long history where the sun has been completely blacked out. We are from that. Actually, I'm trying to recall an event that was either a volcano or a meteor hitting the earth about 80 years ago I believe that kicked so much shit in the air that we had one of the coldest winters on record. It was on the history channel so there should be information somewhere. I can't recall if it was the same event but there was once a time when you could walk from the island of Manhattan to Hoboken(or someplace in the immediate area) because the Hudson River had frozen over.
There is no actual, concrete evidence that links any climate shifts we may or may not be experiencing now to anything. Greenhouse gases and all that is completely theoretical. I can admit that we have put a hole in the Ozone Layer, but even though the hole still exists and is supposed to be growing its speed of growth has slowed down by quite some bit. The hole in the Ozone Layer, like most everything else, will eventually solve itself.
As for the American lifestyle, we may not need to drive the gas guzzling cars that we do, but you can't argue we can go without cars altogether. Things in this country are not positioned like they are in Europe. You literally can't get around just by walking. For example, I have a constant problem of getting hungry when I am at school because all the dining areas on campus close so early. To walk to the nearest off campus eating establishment, McDonald's, I would need to walk for twenty minutes. This would not be too bad if it wasn't below freezing out with a twenty mile-per-hour wind that only adds to the problem. If I wanted to get to grocery store it would probably take at least twice as long, maybe more. Our society is built around cars, and thats not about to change.
Lastly, whether or not you're a liberal is completely unrelated to the fact that you are a Democrat or not. I don't know that either really encompasses me but I certainly lean towards Republic because there are less morons(e.g. Clintons). Most of my opinions are based on the fact that I am a libertarian.
I don't want to get off topic from the thread, and so far I'd like to think I'm not, because I'm only giving my opinion of a flash.

Bee Game
I've noticed a lot of people have been comparing Bee Dodger<3 and To-Suta but I really don't see why they are. IMO the games are completely different in gameplay and feel. To-Suta has a sluggish weak yet impacting feel to it where momving seems to be a struggle and shooting doesn't do much damge but when it destroys and enemy you can feel that it made an impact.
Bee Dodger<3 seemed had a more agile and easy going feel to it, the bee moved fast and was maneuverable but the bee was defenceless which is one of the major differences that I've seen.
I reckon both the games are great but IMO they shouldn't be compared because I doubt Coaly and Shirty got there idea's from To-Suta.

Neglected Sky
I remember watching it but I don't feel like watchings it again but it did raise some good points and I'm also glad that you managed to get several awards for it too.

RE: Bee Game

At 2/1/07 08:33 PM, PaperBagMask wrote: I've noticed a lot of people have been comparing Bee Dodger<3 and To-Suta but I really don't see why they are. IMO the games are completely different in gameplay and feel. To-Suta has a sluggish weak yet impacting feel to it where momving seems to be a struggle and shooting doesn't do much damge but when it destroys and enemy you can feel that it made an impact.
Bee Dodger<3 seemed had a more agile and easy going feel to it, the bee moved fast and was maneuverable but the bee was defenceless which is one of the major differences that I've seen.
I reckon both the games are great but IMO they shouldn't be compared because I doubt Coaly and Shirty got there idea's from To-Suta.

Wow...
Shirty, don't get me wrong, I'm with Buzz on this, I'm not overly upset, but how can anyone not see the similariaties? Hell, the BG is the same exact BG frmo To-Suta!!!
Speed of the game and shooting and all that crap has nothing to do with the two games, it's the basic engine and structure of the game. While the tumors in To-Suta bounce around the parameter of the screen, Bee Dodger uses the same script to calculate the random angle, and continue at it, only his doesn't bounce, like mine. Sluggish feels and shooting, impacts, all that crap has nothing to do with comparing the two, they are just not compareable. The two games are very similar in look and feel, and use the same general idea.

Like I said, I'm not pissed or anything, I'm a tad upset, don't ask me why, I don't like it when someone gets a better score for someone else's structure ;P

I'm probably more upset that nobody sees the similaraties! Heh

Good job though, guys.

Bee Game

At 2/1/07 08:33 PM, PaperBagMask wrote: Bee Game
I've noticed a lot of people have been comparing Bee Dodger<3 and To-Suta but I really don't see why they are. IMO the games are completely different in gameplay and feel. To-Suta has a sluggish weak yet impacting feel to it where momving seems to be a struggle and shooting doesn't do much damge but when it destroys and enemy you can feel that it made an impact.
Bee Dodger<3 seemed had a more agile and easy going feel to it, the bee moved fast and was maneuverable but the bee was defenceless which is one of the major differences that I've seen.

You are talking about the actionscript side of the game, myself and Buzzwerd were talking from an art point of view. For example, the background is the first thing I noticed. The stylistics of the game I guess you could say were simillar.

Note - I don't mean by this that Shirt Turtle & Coaly have tried to copy To-Suta. Also, regarding elements like the background - i'm not even saying that was original in To-Suta, that's inspired from.. Pokemon or whatever.

You are influenced by what you've seen, if I was to be making a side scroller beat 'em up, i'd probably be referring to Red Baron when talking about ideas to the actionscripter.

Bee Game

I liked it, but as someone said (Shmelo, I think) the coin stars were retarded. Oh well, I still had fun playing it for the 10 minutes I did.

Re: Bee game

Nice. Colorful and fun. One guy wanted you to die because he said everything was totally stolen from To-suta, like gameplay, and graphics. Apparently he hasn't played that game recently.

Anyways, it'll probably get Daily Feature or something.

Mai Game

Oh, yeah. My ASers keep abandoning me. Any of you fools want to make a minigame with me? If anyone's interested, I can post some more details.

Bee Game

Thanks for all of the nice comments.

About the tosuta comparison, I can completely understand when people say they are similar. As Mogly said, we are influenced by what we see, I'll admit, as strange as it may seem, I played tosuta. The accusations on the graphic side aren't disputable, shirtturtle has been influenced by Buzzwerd, maybe even too much, but he knows it now and I trust will steer his own way. At least for the bee, he's said he's done with it after this game, he admits he's whored the idea out enough. As far as the actionscripting side of the game, which I was personally responsible for, most of the similarities are very simple things. The vertical movement for instance, is one line of code. The stars, are obviously influenced from TD and buzz but they are also simple, and I could argue jmtb02's games also influenced me. This game was actually based off of another game, not tosuta which is an asteroid dodger, shirtturtle showed me the game the first time we talked about this one.

I'm willing to respond to any other questions or concerns, feel free to pm, i'll probably be going to sleep soon though.

Hey guys, good job, the game is apparently great. It has a good score, and I'm really happy for you guys. now for my own glorification.

Ive got a new game coming out, and you can support us by using these :)
1024 x 768
1280 x 800

Re: Buzzwerd's new game
Do you have that wallpaper in 1152*864? Though, I'm not sure if it can override my current one.
What's your desktop wallpaper
Title says it all. Mine.

RE Neglected Sky

Though I liked the animation, very few of those solutions pictured would've actually worked.

Kyoto protocol would not save the environment. The fiscal obligations America would forgo would damage Humanity as that money used for strong economic boost could be used for prevention. The average cattle pollutes the planet more than your everyday car. Since forests are torn down for graizing land for these cattlecause a double whammy on the environment

Forests tranforming CO² to O², and the fact cattle produce 240 litres of methane a day.

If a permanant solution is to be found, then it would have to be intelligent. There must be sure fire way's to reduce free-radicals in the ozone, and the process of O² => O³ via reacting to cosmic radiation, the planet is healing itself.

Personally, if the funds were hypothetically readilly available, I would create devices similar to those found in the everyday dump and to harness methane gas form cows and process it into a ready made usable fuel source. But since the methane Cows produce is combined with impurities, that harnessing it for renewable energy source and as an preventitive measure, research and development is needed to develop these techniques. This is time consuming and expenisve, money that could be better spent.

If cars used more pure form of petrol, than the environment would not be under such threat. Anybody who has done chemistry knows that when Octane is combusted with water, out of the exhaust of a car comes CO² and H²O. Both in gas form. If more land was forested, than petrol wouldn't be an issure. Unfortunately impurties in petrol such as lead and other substances lead to creations of other excess gases. One such is Carbon Monoxide. This is the worst thing to come out of the car. Not only is it a greenhouse gas, but it is harmful to nearly all living things.

If you want to solve greenhouse emissions through energy plants (one of the highest greenhouse emitters of any form of business), wind power/solar etc are completely impractical.

There is only one practical solution: Nuclear power.
Clean, and efficient. But the environmetalists are the one's protesting the very thing that could save the environment.

Until we humans master Nuclear fusion, Nuclear Fission would cut down greenhouse emissions significantly. All other methods would seem futile. Imagine all current method's used to slow greenhouse gases, they are mearly scrathes on the Greenhouse's window's. Nuclear Plant's would be like opening a window.

Also, this may surprise you but to save the environment, DON'T RECYCLE.
Only thing you should recycle is Aluminum as the rest are more benefisciary to the envrionment in Dumps than to waste energy from coal-burning power plants to produce more expensive materials.
Platic can be mass produced
Paper is actually "farmed" by trees grown only for paper. Paper is never a waste of trees, it's like saying Salad is a waste of cabbage,

'All problems have a solution'
True or false? discuss.

All problems have a solution
False. A bullet is 3 centimeters away from you, its going towards your head. You don't want to die. What's the solution?

At 2/2/07 05:45 AM, Vengeance wrote: All problems have a solution
False. A bullet is 3 centimeters away from you, its going towards your head. You don't want to die. What's the solution?

Liek, die in peace. Still a solution, no?

Wait a second, a bullet that is going towards your head doesn't mean it's gonna kill you. I see no harm in a metal peice approaching your organism.

At 2/2/07 05:50 AM, Toast wrote: Liek, die in peace. Still a solution, no?

The solution must involve him living. And If the bullet was shot at point blank range there's like a 1/9999999999 chance that your going to live from it.

Solution
The bullet thing is notwhat I understand as a problem when answering that there is always a solution. Infact it is really a solution to what would be a problem (although probably a most undesirable for one).
Silly Toast asking what he cannot argument. :P

game
it is really great but it got a bit boring in the end

solution
false

At 2/1/07 04:13 PM, Kirk-Cocaine wrote: Commenting your code

How many of you actually add comments to your code? I normally don't, but I just opened an old fla, and I had no idea why I'd writen what I had. Methinks it's time to start...

If I have to pause and think AT ALL whilst coding, I'll definitely comment. I always like to re-use code as much as possible.

I wrote a few functions last night without commenting, but it was all stream-of-consciousness stuff practically. Anyway, if you give variables and functions good names, they practically comment any simple code themselves.

RE: solution

At 2/2/07 06:01 AM, Vengeance wrote: The solution must involve him living.

Why? Who said so?

And If the bullet was shot at point blank range there's like a 1/9999999999 chance that your going to live from it.

1/99999999, omg that's like rly false :P

At 2/2/07 06:35 AM, OldGust wrote: Solution
The bullet thing is notwhat I understand as a problem when answering that there is always a solution. Infact it is really a solution to what would be a problem (although probably a most undesirable for one).

I didn't start the bullet thing, he did. *points away* :o

Silly Toast asking what he cannot argument. :P

Go argument your ass >:(

At 2/2/07 09:19 AM, patu1 wrote: false

Now that's pretty much simple to say. How can you prove that?

Re: All Problems have a Solution
Do we define a solution as the best possible way to perform a task, or the 'correct' answer to a problem? If we are taking the latter, then I would say no. However, if we take the former, every task has solutions in the sense that you can arrive at several ways of presenting an answer to a problem.

That was an interesting question Toast.

RE: Solutions

At 2/2/07 05:45 AM, Vengeance wrote: False. A bullet is 3 centimeters away from you, its going towards your head. You don't want to die. What's the solution?

It's not necessarily going to hit you :P If it's going towards your head then it's getting closer, but it could still shoot right past without actually touching you.

WIN

At 2/2/07 12:02 PM, Toast wrote: RE: solution

At 2/2/07 06:01 AM, Vengeance wrote: The solution must involve him living.

Why? Who said so?

And If the bullet was shot at point blank range there's like a 1/9999999999 chance that your going to live from it.

:2/2/07 09:19 AM, patu1 wrote:

false

Now that's pretty much simple to say. How can you prove that?

well what if your problem is an ilness that you are going to die from tomorow
do you have a solution for that ???
and you didn't ask us to pruve you asked what is our opinion and my opinion is that it's
false !

At 2/2/07 12:47 PM, patu1 wrote: well what if your problem is an ilness that you are going to die from tomorow
do you have a solution for that ???

As a mortal, no, but that was not the question, because it wouldn't mean you couldn't prevent an illness as a day is plenty of time to do teh magics.

and you didn't ask us to pruve you asked what is our opinion and my opinion is that it's
false !

You can't tell the question, there is no place for an opinion.

So have you ever had anything good to say, I have never seen you?

Solution
I know. Can you find a solution to the "is there a solution to every question."

RE: Solution

At 2/2/07 01:34 PM, fuzz wrote: I know. Can you find a solution to the "is there a solution to every question."

First you need to define "solution"

Flash Wiki

I checked Flash wiki the other night and found it really cool for it to still be there and still rolling. It's still being updated daily, I really didn't think it would. We all need to get behind shit like this. It's a great resource and we should all be using it. Another is FlashGN. Very cool idea and could really be helpful if we all check it out and back it.

Drawing animals

I sort of agree, although for me it's vehicles. i cannot draw vehicles atall. I've never really tried, i'm not into cars either so have never really got a feel for them.

Shit.. I was going to say 'Same with women, I've never really had a feel of them', but eh, nah.

RE: Solution

What if the problem is you need to get out of a metal box which is impossible to get out of. The solution can't be not to get out, because the problem would still persist. I'd also have to say that nothing else will act on the box, a closed system of a person and a metal box, like conservation of energy.