My very first website (finished?)

rharpe · Wed 26/04/2006 17:01:16

Hey everyone,

I've been working on a site I've put off for some time now. I figured I'd show all of you before I published it to the world. Hey wait, you all are the world! [ Actually I meant the search engines.

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Let me know what you think: http://2dgamers.zapto.org/index.html

m0ds · Wed 26/04/2006 17:05:52

It looks good! Well done

The Inquisitive Stranger · Wed 26/04/2006 18:08:20

I agree.

Squinky · Wed 26/04/2006 20:20:30

I think it looks great!

I wonder how well it will do though, getting a community going like it seems you are set up for. I like the idea, a community just for 2d games and just for serious devolopment of those games, but what would bring people there?

Oh, and I never knew you could sprite so well, good job.

rharpe · Wed 26/04/2006 22:57:09

Quote from: m0dsIt looks good! Well done

Thanks, m0ds!

Quote from: The Inquisitive StrangerI agree.

You too, Inquisitive Stranger. I appreciate you taking the time looking at the site.

Quote from: Squinky
I think it looks great!

I wonder how well it will do though, getting a community going like it seems you are set up for. I like the idea, a community just for 2d games and just for serious devolopment of those games, but what would bring people there?

Oh, and I never knew you could sprite so well, good job.

Again, thank you for the praise!

I'm not sure how well it will do, but I'm hoping to attract people that are really wanting to show something for their hard work and dedication. By taking out the possible "hangout-ish" threads, and such... I really want to help people with their game developing goals. Also, by taking out the 3D element, we are guaranteed to see games in a more traditional/nostalgic style, which in my opinion, is the way games should be made, (especially adventure games.) 3D games look all the same to me. And there are so many too... where are all the 2D games?

Thanks for the compliment regarding my artwork. I don't sprite as much as I should, but when I can, I'll spend a good few hours doing so.

Akumayo · Thu 27/04/2006 00:02:09

Well, I love seeing new communities form, and this particular community looks like it will be massively productive.Ã,Â I registered, I'll come on when I see something I likeÃ,Â

PS: About the forum, will you be making any posts soon?Ã,Â I'd like to see what transpires...

PPS: Is there a place to post 2d games we are currently developing (in the forum)?

rharpe · Thu 27/04/2006 00:56:58

Quote from: Glacies Akumayo
Well, I love seeing new communities form, and this particular community looks like it will be massively productive. I registered, I'll come on when I see something I like

That's great! Thanks for signing up!

Quote from: Glacies AkumayoPS: About the forum, will you be making any posts soon? I'd like to see what transpires...

I'll see what I can stir up for ya!

Quote from: Glacies AkumayoPPS: Is there a place to post 2d games we are currently developing (in the forum)?

From what I know about the forum... or forums in general, you can just create a link to your download from the place your game resides. Eventually, I would like to host the files for anyone that does not have a hosting service. I'm still learning though... I've got a ways to go.

Squinky · Thu 27/04/2006 01:01:16

I would sign up, but I would be sigining up to hang out and be non-productive. Oh, the dilema....

Akumayo · Thu 27/04/2006 01:28:16

Quote from: rharpe on Thu 27/04/2006 00:56:58
Quote from: Glacies AkumayoPPS:Ã,Â Is there a place to post 2d games we are currently developing (in the forum)?
From what I know about the forum... or forums in general, you can just create a link to your download from the place your game resides.

I'm sorry, I should've been more direct, I meant is there a specific forum we should post the games we're working on in.

rharpe · Thu 27/04/2006 06:43:19

Quote from: Nerezza AcquaI'm sorry, I should've been more direct, I meant is there a specific forum we should post the games we're working on in.

Post the games you're working on in the: "POST UNFINISHED GAMES IN HERE!" area.

Kinoko · Thu 27/04/2006 07:45:51

Oooh, cool website! I like the style a lot

rharpe · Thu 27/04/2006 08:01:58

Quote from: KinokoOooh, cool website! I like the style a lot

Thanks so much! I'm so glad everyone is loving it so far...

dasjoe · Thu 27/04/2006 08:50:30

you should fix those errors you've got there

then you could change your onmouseover thing to preload the images so there's no delay when you first hover them. there are multiple ways to do so, i suggest redoing the whole site with CSS and ditching all javascript and tables in the process.
anyway, to preload them either put them near the end of your page with a height and width of 1:

Code: ags

</table>
<img src="images/button01.gif" height="1" width="1" alt="">
...
<img src="images/button06.gif" height="1" width="1" alt="">
</center>

here's a way how to do it with CSS.
and look here for a javascript solution.

rharpe · Thu 27/04/2006 16:14:06

Quote from: hajo on Thu 27/04/2006 08:50:30
you should fix those errors you've got there

then you could change your onmouseover thing to preload the images so there's no delay when you first hover them. there are multiple ways to do so, i suggest redoing the whole site with CSS and ditching all javascript and tables in the process.
anyway, to preload them either put them near the end of your page with a height and width of 1:
Code: ags
</table>
<img src="images/button01.gif" height="1" width="1" alt="">
...
<img src="images/button06.gif" height="1" width="1" alt="">
</center>
here's a way how to do it with CSS.
and look here for a javascript solution.

Wow! Thanks for the helpful tips... When I find some spare time, I would like to implement the CSS.

Akumayo · Fri 28/04/2006 00:05:18

Quote from: rharpe on Thu 27/04/2006 06:43:19Post the games you're working on in the: "POST UNFINISHED GAMES IN HERE!" area.

Ahh, I see, that wasn't there yesterday...

buloght · Fri 28/04/2006 00:13:04

Wow, that's really nice, rharpe! I'll register if I may, always in support of 2D games

Did you create all that art? You have some amazing stuff! I love it

rharpe · Fri 28/04/2006 01:06:07

Quote from: buloghtWow, that's really nice, rharpe! I'll register if I may, always in support of 2D games

Thanks for checking it out! I really hope I can help some people achieve their game goals.

Quote from: buloghtDid you create all that art? You have some amazing stuff! I love it

There is one section that was not "drawn" by me... the "colored line design" section. It was pre-drawn b/w line art from some various artists on the Pixelation web forum. As a challenge, I colored them.

Akumayo · Fri 28/04/2006 02:05:26

I like your forum rharpe! The contests seem like they will be neat (if enough people get interested).

Do you have a topic similar to this one on any other boards to attract members?

rharpe · Fri 28/04/2006 04:35:35

Quote from: "Nerezza Acqua" Akumayo on Fri 28/04/2006 02:05:26
I like your forum rharpe! The contests seem like they will be neat (if enough people get interested).

Do you have a topic similar to this one on any other boards to attract members?

This is the first and only place I announced my website... I do need to get the word out a little more. If anyone is interested in telling a few game-design friends of yours, by all means I would appreciate your help.

P.S. The site will be down for some time while bad weather rolls through Kansas... I don't have sufficient battery/surge backup for the server so I will have to disconnect it. Here is a link to the forum that will not be affected: http://2dgamers.boardsxp.com/