Stoking the flames!

20 Ton Squirrel · 03-12-2002, 09:28 PM

Hello all,
I hope this forum hasn't gone so dead that people won't notice this new post. I realize that we've reached a beta testing stage, but can't help but feel as if much of the initial steam we had on this project has dissipated.

That's to be expected for the most part, but I'm not willing to let this go to dust. So in the interest of keeping the forges of inspiration alight, I have a few ideas for the teams...

A paste function for code. The user clicks a button which brings up a subwindow to paste AS into. A send button slaps the content to the server. To avoid the hassle of coding something new, I'd suggest we use the @paste command from the engine... for those that know what it is.

We still need to get the automap feature up and running. I think that Pink originally volunteered for that. It'll be a fairly code-intense widget, if she needs help I hope that someone can provide.

We still need to get the whiteboard widget working. Jesse's concept was cool but you can only draw two-point lines. I had more of a real-time drawing tool in mind. He can fire me for my critique later! *snicker*

IfZen, I had signed you on to help me with the PHP-Engine communication. I still need your skills if you're willing. I was a lame-o and lost your e-mail address. Can you PM it to me?

Maccer, you and I discussed the whole skinning idea. I can send you a copy of the client FLA and a description of what I'm talking about. Are you game on tackling that under Red Pengie's wing?

Alright! Let's roll.

tg · 03-12-2002, 09:56 PM

i'm game to help out with the map widget...

pinkaboo · 03-13-2002, 12:25 AM

hey squirrel/Red - can you post me anything we've got so far please (pretty please!) seems I'm going to be stuck at home for a while and I could probably use something to muse over while I can't get online so easily [have to pay for internet access :0(] give me something to think about at least!

K

Rupert · 03-13-2002, 02:13 AM

I'm still happy to test it - if it helps.

BTW will we be able to copy out of the message window?
ie: if someone posts a URL - can we copy it and slap it in a browser?

Cheers,
Rupert

zoomfreddy · 03-13-2002, 07:01 PM

Hi there 20 Ton!!!, maybe i can help Pink with the Automap...as long as times let me...also i propposed to Vile, adding sounds to the client, i guess this goes on "skinning" ... i can do the editing of loops/fx, etc.
just let me know.

vilehelm · 03-14-2002, 05:30 AM

I apologize for being so "not around" lately. Buying a house and logging close to 70 hours a week at work has absorbed all of my time but i am thinking about what to do next. I was HOPING that we'd get some more test comments but I think we've reached critical mass on that. That's cool though, thanks to all who sent in your test sheets. I want to pull together a thread to start talking about the test comments and move into refinement stage and then hopefully get this sucker up and moving. I think that 20 has made some good suggestions. There are a lot of little holes that need filling.

The funny thing is that the client and project has already fullfilled many of the goals that it was set out to fulfill. Definitely has created a stronger community, pushed everybody's perception of what could be done with flash out a little farther and now we know how much time 20 spends screwing around at "work"...

let's all give ourselves a pat on the back...except Pink, she's hurt, take it easy on her...

20 Ton Squirrel · 03-14-2002, 03:48 PM

Ouch, Vile! You cut me to the quick with your stab at my work ethic! I'll have you know that I am a consumate and quintessencial wageslave to the Big Corporate Machine!

You're just jealous of my ninja-like multitasking skills!!

Heheheh... Right. Sounds good. Glad to hear that you all are still on board. Let's get this sucka knocked out!

pinkaboo · 03-14-2002, 04:09 PM

hey guys,

just let me know what I can do to help out (if anything) looks like I'll be off work for 3 weeks minimum so I could probably do with something to puzzle over. though I warn you I'm a bit woozy on painkillers and only have one hand, but hey I can try

maybe catch you later?

K

vilehelm · 03-14-2002, 05:40 PM

Pink, do you want to take a stab at implementing some of the changes from your comments? Namely working on some of the look and feel stuff...and whatever else you can handle with a broken limb?

I'm swamped with moving and work right now but I'd like the project to creep forward. Let me know, k? If so, pester 20 to send you the .fla after he's done with it.

I also agree that the drawing tablet needs to be a little more blown out. Look at this for an example except minus the animated brushes. But three different brushes and 4 colors would be good. Any takers on that one?

Dang, I'm hungry...

zoomfreddy · 03-14-2002, 07:31 PM

Hi there Vile!!!

im on the drawing tablet stuff, already have 1 brush working

...(yes, i tested before posting), i'll be out of town next week, but i let you know how much i advance on this.

03-12-2002, 09:28 PM	#1
20 Ton Squirrel Risu Oyabun! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,460	Stoking the flames! Hello all, I hope this forum hasn't gone so dead that people won't notice this new post. I realize that we've reached a beta testing stage, but can't help but feel as if much of the initial steam we had on this project has dissipated. That's to be expected for the most part, but I'm not willing to let this go to dust. So in the interest of keeping the forges of inspiration alight, I have a few ideas for the teams... A paste function for code. The user clicks a button which brings up a subwindow to paste AS into. A send button slaps the content to the server. To avoid the hassle of coding something new, I'd suggest we use the @paste command from the engine... for those that know what it is. We still need to get the automap feature up and running. I think that Pink originally volunteered for that. It'll be a fairly code-intense widget, if she needs help I hope that someone can provide. We still need to get the whiteboard widget working. Jesse's concept was cool but you can only draw two-point lines. I had more of a real-time drawing tool in mind. He can fire me for my critique later! snicker IfZen, I had signed you on to help me with the PHP-Engine communication. I still need your skills if you're willing. I was a lame-o and lost your e-mail address. Can you PM it to me? Maccer, you and I discussed the whole skinning idea. I can send you a copy of the client FLA and a description of what I'm talking about. Are you game on tackling that under Red Pengie's wing? Alright! Let's roll.

03-12-2002, 09:56 PM	#2
tg done Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: portland, or Posts: 8,048	i'm game to help out with the map widget... __________________ tg --- what the hell was i thinking?

03-14-2002, 05:30 AM	#6
vilehelm recovering nicely Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Deep South, USA Posts: 1,028	I apologize for being so "not around" lately. Buying a house and logging close to 70 hours a week at work has absorbed all of my time but i am thinking about what to do next. I was HOPING that we'd get some more test comments but I think we've reached critical mass on that. That's cool though, thanks to all who sent in your test sheets. I want to pull together a thread to start talking about the test comments and move into refinement stage and then hopefully get this sucker up and moving. I think that 20 has made some good suggestions. There are a lot of little holes that need filling. The funny thing is that the client and project has already fullfilled many of the goals that it was set out to fulfill. Definitely has created a stronger community, pushed everybody's perception of what could be done with flash out a little farther and now we know how much time 20 spends screwing around at "work"... let's all give ourselves a pat on the back...except Pink, she's hurt, take it easy on her... __________________ You can now find me at www.booneoakley.com. Huzzah!

03-14-2002, 05:40 PM	#9
vilehelm recovering nicely Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Deep South, USA Posts: 1,028	Pink, do you want to take a stab at implementing some of the changes from your comments? Namely working on some of the look and feel stuff...and whatever else you can handle with a broken limb? I'm swamped with moving and work right now but I'd like the project to creep forward. Let me know, k? If so, pester 20 to send you the .fla after he's done with it. I also agree that the drawing tablet needs to be a little more blown out. Look at this for an example except minus the animated brushes. But three different brushes and 4 colors would be good. Any takers on that one? Dang, I'm hungry... __________________ You can now find me at www.booneoakley.com. Huzzah!

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03-13-2002, 12:25 AM	#3
pinkaboo power to the pinK Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta Atlanta ATLANTA! Posts: 1,527	hey squirrel/Red - can you post me anything we've got so far please (pretty please!) seems I'm going to be stuck at home for a while and I could probably use something to muse over while I can't get online so easily [have to pay for internet access :0(] give me something to think about at least! K

03-13-2002, 02:13 AM	#4
Rupert Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 618	I'm still happy to test it - if it helps. BTW will we be able to copy out of the message window? ie: if someone posts a URL - can we copy it and slap it in a browser? Cheers, Rupert

03-13-2002, 07:01 PM	#5
zoomfreddy anything...are you sure? Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mexico City Posts: 560	Hi there 20 Ton!!!, maybe i can help Pink with the Automap...as long as times let me...also i propposed to Vile, adding sounds to the client, i guess this goes on "skinning" ... i can do the editing of loops/fx, etc. just let me know.

03-14-2002, 03:48 PM	#7
20 Ton Squirrel Risu Oyabun! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,460	Ouch, Vile! You cut me to the quick with your stab at my work ethic! I'll have you know that I am a consumate and quintessencial wageslave to the Big Corporate Machine! You're just *jealous* of my ninja-like multitasking skills!! Heheheh... Right. Sounds good. Glad to hear that you all are still on board. Let's get this sucka knocked out!

03-14-2002, 04:09 PM	#8
pinkaboo power to the pinK Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta Atlanta ATLANTA! Posts: 1,527	hey guys, just let me know what I can do to help out (if anything) looks like I'll be off work for 3 weeks minimum so I could probably do with something to puzzle over. though I warn you I'm a bit woozy on painkillers and only have one hand, but hey I can try maybe catch you later? K

03-14-2002, 07:31 PM	#10
zoomfreddy anything...are you sure? Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mexico City Posts: 560	Hi there Vile!!! im on the drawing tablet stuff, already have 1 brush working ...(yes, i tested before posting), i'll be out of town next week, but i let you know how much i advance on this.

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