Bluster V1.00 Beta-1 - now available for download

[RickJ]

Ok testers,  time to sign up.  Click on the forum link in my sig and register for the forum.  I'll have an alpha release ready Friday AM PST.   Check back then for a download and instructions.

It's alpha because I anticipate cosmetic changes to the configuration screen the necessity to add a DLL or two for some of the platforms.  Other than that, everything is functional , unless I have unknowlingly broke something that used to work.

See you at thre forum....

[jannar85]

Compatibility with an available in a year or more operation system isn't really necessary, is it?

I can beta on a beta

[RickJ]

OK Roger, jannar I have a version ready for testing.  I appology for being late.  It took me a little longer to put an example ewnvironment together.  You will find a "Bluster" discussion board and dopwnload/install instructions there.

Anyone else that wants to be a tester please register for the forum and then I will give you access to the test area.  Thanks. for your assistance.

[Hinders]

RickJ wants to get more members...

[RickJ]

No!  It's a tool for getting stuff done.  Nothing more, nothing less.  If you want to be a tester, just get to work.

[Hinders]

bugs i have found:
if you run the program in 800x680 resolution or lower the window is tooooooooooooooo big!

I have tested it in win xp and 2k, and it worked.

PS.
i didn't mean that you made bluster to get more members, i ment that you had to register in your forum to get to test it :

[RickJ]

I didn't mean to be mean to you Roger.   .   It's fairly typical for testers to recieve confidential  (I use the word loosley) advance access to the things they are testing.  Some use e-mail other's set up a forum for the purpose.  

Thanks for your comments.  I am sure that some folks will be glad to hear that it kind of works.  If you want to post stuff like reviews and comentary over here to inform everyone of what's going on that's fine with me.  

But what I would ask you to do is to post your detailed test results in the BluSoft forum I provided.   This will serve as a punchlist I will be working from.  

You may want to try some of the other test I suggested.

Thanks for your help

RickJ

[RogerTooLazyToLogin]

Ok! i will post it in the blusoft forum...

[RickJ]

I just released the latest version and made it available for everyone to try out.   Please let me know what you think and what needs to be fixed before I finish.

There are provisions for translation to languages other than English.   There are two fairly text files that need to be translated.  One of them is the HTML help file and the other is a windows style ini file.  There is a brief description of how to make a translation in the help file.  I will be happy to assist anyone who wishes to make a translation.

Have fun everyone 8)

[Hinders]

i will not be able to test the new version yet, no internet

[Scummbuddy]

Richard, I am sorry to say, that I have lost my icon and button maker, which lead to the loss of my saved files and being able to make anymore.  I'm afraid you'll have to find someone else for buttons.

I had a go on possible splash screens, and if you care for any further enhancement, just let me know.


I feel this one gives the feeling of games, especially towards older games.



In both cases, I tried to keep your tornado feel.

[RickJ]

Hey Scumm,

Cool idea.  I like it very much and will use it.  I have a couple of requests that will make it easier for me to incorporate this into everything.  

1.  Let's use your second version.

2.  Can paint the "ster" the same as you have done  the "Blu" characters.  

3.  Eliminate the text at the bottom of the screen.  I will use text components to display this kind of information on top of your drawing.  

4.  Move Bluster up a little higher, possibly half the distance from where it is now to the top of the pic and still look ok.  

5.  Also is it possible to get a pick of just the tornado thingy with a transparent or solid background.  I would use this to make icons, etc.  I suppose that you would need to keep some of the sky in place and/or as an outline.  I just don't want to have an icon that is square box.   If I have the drawing I can o the conversion,  I think

6.  Have you done this in photoshop w/ layers?  If so can you send me the PSD file?

7.  If not in PSD form can you send me 3 PNG files as follows:
a) Composite that you posted
b) Bluster text
c) Logo with Background
d) Logo without ackground

8.  Give your name as you wish it to appear in the credits.  

Nice picture Scummbuddy.  For the life of me I couldn't figure out how to draw wind.  The only thing I could come up with was my crummy tornado.  You have really captured the idea of a bluster.  

Thanks for your help and I hope I haven't asked you to do too much more or seem to be unappreciative.  

Thanks again...

Rick

[Scummbuddy]

I have emailed you the psd files. Itll be around 2megs, I hope you can receive them alright.  Let me know if I can be of anymore help. You're a great guy to work with.

[jannar85]

Hey, hope you're still making this.
I have a few suggestions though...


Could it be something like this?
http://www.ideiadupla.com/gbafront/

It would also be nice if we could 'name' the games ourselves.
Like LJE1 = Little Jonny Evil and so on...

Also, that we can make our own screenshots etc, based on the folder names.




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[Hollister Man]

Jannar, I'll PM you the link.  It works, but Rick hasn't been to the Blusoft forums in six months, so we've kinda given up on him and changed tracks. 

[Hollister Man]

nevermind, sorry about that.

[wpowell]

I want to beta test just email me at willcaleb@yahoo.com. This would really minimize the games and just put them in an easy place to access them. My computer runs on Windows ME so I will test it on that and report if there are any bugs. Thank you.

[Darth Mandarb]

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN WE HAVE A NEW RECORD!!!

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