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i have this in my script:

if (oAsteroid1.X == 802)

however i need something like:

if (oAsteroid1.X == >802)

to show that if the x value is ever GREATER than 802 something needs to happen. Is there a simple way to do this?

Okay ... i need help. I've done everything i can to figure this out but nothing seems to be working.

I need to have objects that scroll horizontally in a straight line (from left to right).  Once the object reaches the right side i need it to reappear back on the left side and then scroll back to the right ... once it reaches the right side repeat ... over and over again. forever. think of it as obstacles in frogger if you will

I tried what i thought would be a simple process just doing something like:

Code: ags

  if (Object.GetAtScreenXY(645, 535) == oRock) {
  object[0].SetPosition(5, 535);
}
  else {
    object[0].Move(645, 535, 2, eNoBlock, eAnywhere);
  }

but it doesnt work - it's like the games not reading the "if" part. only the "else" part as the object moves across the screen but when it gets to the final coordinates (645,535) it doesn't return to the starting position (5, 535) like the script says to ... what's the issue? Btw, this code is put in my room code (after fade in)

Is it possible to change the color of the outline on a font?

I posted this in our Star Trek Adventures: Year One thread of AGS Games in Production but I thought i'd post it here to see what you guys thought of it ... comments appreciated.

My forte is music .. .but my second passion is the art of well ... art .... i do a lot of photoshop work and consider myself a pretty good graphic artist - at least as far as photo manipulation and gui type stuff goes ... but when it comes to more along the lines of digital painting and things of that nature my skills arent where i would like them ...

anyway ... i have this sketch that i would like to turn into a pretty nice painting. Im using a Bamboo-Fun art pad ... I used superman for several reasons ... 1) love him ... 2) the colors are simple so i figured it would be good to start learning with and 3) practice doing faces too



i know there a thousand digital painting tutorials out there but for some reasonI'm finding it hard to find one that really speaks to me and tells everythingI'm looking to learn ... don't know ifI'm making much sense so let me get to the point:

you digital painting artists out there who think you could give me a little personal tutorial or pointers and maybe a quick basic paint over  to show me how to get started ... or maybe even link me to some of your favorite tutorials that got you started ... just looking for some push in the right direction (a rather large push would be nice ) thanks guys!

I started working on this and I'm - obviously - not finished but i cant seem to get enough realism with the mountains here ... any tips/suggestions?

thanks.

I'm new to the whole photoshop painting thing ... so i figured i'd fool around and pain this little landscape as a learning process.  Obviously it's not done but i figure its far enough along u guys could give me some tips ... i got the basic shapes and shadowing down for the most part and ijust need more detail i guess ... what could i do to make this better?




also (because the bright colors where annoying me) - i played with the hue/saturation a little bit and came up with a more pleasing (less contrasting) color scheme:

I just got a pen tablet for my computer (bamboo fun). I fooled around on Corel Painter for a few hours and came up with this painting of a rose for my wife:

Hello everyone - i've been absent from the forums for quite some time (probably at least 7 or 8 months). I'm in the US Army and right now I am in Iraq, hence my absence.  But anyway - i've found myself wanting to write some more music for people lately to help pass the time (and because i love writing).  AND i miss being a part of this community.

Before I joined the army I was on my way to completing a BA in music (specifically: music composition). I've been writing for about 8 or 9 years.  I've written more than a few pieces for other members here on these forums (unfortunately the vast majority of those games never reached the finishing stages - at least not that i'm aware of)

I'd love to post some tunes for you to here but like i said I am in Iraq and i had a mishap a few months ago that made me lose most of my works.  (and the backups are on a hard drive back in the states). But here is what i'm willing to do for those of you who may be interested in a composer for their project:

I'll work for free. 
I've got plenty of experience as a composer (video games or not) and i'd like to consider myself pretty good at it - and still improving.  SOOO, if you want me to work with you just give me a job to do and i'll write the music ... i'll let you hear what i've come up with for you and if you like it then that's great - i'll keep working with you on your project. If not - then you don't have to use the piece and you can find someone else - no harsh feelings whatsoever.
It doesn't matter what kind of game or music you need - as a professional composer/arranger I can make it happen.
I'll do my best to work with you as quickly and efficiently as possible.


Anyway - i hope someone out there can use me again - i miss this job - it's my life.

Just wanted to say hi to everyone again and let you guys know i'm still available.

THE FOUR SEASONS

As some of you may know, Vivaldi did 4 violin concertos - each one of them representing one of the 4 seasons (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter). 

Well, it's your turn to create your own version of the 4 seasons!  Now, of course you don't have to write a concerto with 4 separate movements and all that.  Just write a single piece that TRANSITIONS through the 4 seasons.  To help give you an idea think of it as you're playing a game and the main character is walking across the map and as he walks the seasons begin to change ... the scenery around him changes to suit each season. 

RULES:

- Write a single composition that reflects the change of seasons in this order: SPRING, SUMMER, AUTUMN, WINTER

- Each season can last as long as you want it to - no time limit.

- Obviously, attempt to capture each season musically as best you can.

- TRANSITIONS are an important factor as far as judging goes (second to capturing each season musically).  I am a big fan of modulation, transitions, and things like that - so make sure the listener understands "okay, now it sounds like we're going from Spring to Summer ..." and so on.

- Use any instrumentation that you would like to use.

- No time constraints.

- Due March 14th.

- HAVE FUN!

- If you have any questions - feel free to ask.

Is You Tube f'd up for anyone else?  The site doesn't seem to be loading for me.

[FOR SURE:]

[EDIT: way too many edits to mention - just reread the post.  But basically, i just reorganized the list and added additional comments at the bottom]

I have decided to arrange a very kick ass piano arrangement full of 80s power rock songs! I'd like to get anywhere from about 7-10 10 songs in the arrangement.  I have a list of some really good songs - some i know are going to go into the arrangement, some possibly, and others i'm still unsure.  Let me show you my list and you can tell me what should stay and what should go - help me get a final list of songs to use.  I'm going to post the arrangement on youtube when i'm done - and post a copy of the sheet music for those who want it.

[NOTE: after all of the wonderful suggestions you guys have made i have narrowed it down to what's on this list (sorry that lots of the suggestions didn't make it on here but everything that's here - or not here - has a reason).  So, from here out let's vote on songs that should go from 'Probably' or 'Maybe' to 'For Sure' to end up with 10 songs.]



FOR SURE:
Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield
Livin' on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
You Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC
Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
Pour Some Sugar On Me - Def leppard
Here I Go Again - Whitesnake
(Janie's Got a Gun - Aerosmith) or (What it Takes - Aerosmith)

PROBABLY:
(Don't Let Him Go - REO Speedwagon) or (is there a better REO 80s song?)
The Final Countdown - Europe
Cum On Feel The Noize - Quiet Riot
We're Not Gonna Take It - Twisted Sister

MAYBE:
Jump - Van Halen
Gimme All Your Lovin - ZZ Top
I Love Rock N' Roll - Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
Can't Fight This Feeling - REO Speedwagon



NOTE TO ALL:
Thanks for all of your suggestions! Believe me i've thought of many of the songs and artists you guys have mentioned but i wanted to stick with a reasonable number of songs as well as a few other guidelines as i mentioned earlier.  As you know, the 80s were a great musical period and many great artists contributed to them not on this list such as STYX, Michael Jackson, Poison and many others that some of you mentioned.  I wanted to make sure all the songs had the same sort of feel to them so i had to get right down to the heart and soul of what i like to call power rock from the 80s.  However, after reviewing your posts i have some additional comments to make:

Nikolas:
You mentioned Queen.  Like i said, they entered my brain initially but the only songs i could think of that would really fit in this compilation were "We are the Champions" and possibly "Bohemian Rhapsody" (even though i don't quite consider it a power ballad). But both of those were recorded in the 70s - so they were out.  And Queen in the 80s was more of a synthesizer band anyway so ... no Queen unfort. :-( 

Darth Mandarb:
Thanks for your comments.  You said chose Janie's Got A Gun and that was my original choice but then i remembered one of my favorite songs by Aerosmith was also recorded in the 80s (What it Takes).  So why Janie's Got a Gun is probably a little more popular, i think What it Takes is such a much better song! I STILL NEED MORE OPINIONS ON WHICH AEROSMITH SONG TO GO WITH!

Also, I like REO as well and i agree with you Can't Fight This Feeling is a bit slow and probably isn't the best song for this compilation - so i will scratch it ... but you mentioned Time for me To Fly and it was one of the first songs that came to mind however after review, it was recorded in the late 70s.  However, Don't Let Him Go will work - it is a really good song ... but i don't know if it's the BEST 80s REO song to go with.  IS THERE A BETTER REO SPEEDWAGAON 80S TUNE?

One more thing - the chronological order thing is a good idea but I don't think i'll do it.  A couple reasons - 1) i have my heart set on ending the piece with Livin' On A Prayer cus i think it's one of the most popular and best songs of the 80s and plus it's on top of every "Top 80s Songs" list I've encountered. and 2) arranging in chronological order (while it can most certainly be done) i think it'd flow smoother if i figured out which song i could transition to the easiest after another ... if that makes sense.  rather than if i did chronological order i would have to get creative (which i love doing .. but with this many songs, i think i'd rather take the easy route).

Renal Shutdown
I like some of your choices - especially Gimme All Your Lovin' - can't believe i didn't think of that one - i'm going to add it to the maybe section.

[HERO VS VILLAIN]

As winner of the last tune contest it is my responsibility to administer the next one. So here it is ... and the theme for this contest is:

HERO VS VILLAIN

Compose a piece that fits this criteria:

- There is a good guy and a bad guy.  They meet and engage in battle.  One wins, one loses.  Tell this story through music.
- Use any kind of orchestration you like.
- Length.  It doesn't have to be short and it doesn't have to be real long.  As long as you portray the scene well the length doesn't matter. 
- There are two characters in this "story" - a hero and a villain.  The music should portray this.  The listener should know what part of the piece is the hero's and which is the villain's.  There should also be evidence of some sort of battle and a conclusion (the end of the battle). 

So let me try to recap it for you: A tune about a battle between a good guy and a bad guy.  The tune should have evidence of a hero entrance and villain entrance (doesn't matter who enters first) and a battle scene.  There can be one winner - who will it be?

Made this for a game quite some time ago - i dont think it ever got used - but oh well - take a listen and tell me if you like.

http://www.mediafire.com/?2mt3uimxmmd

Ok - i know it's after Christmas and all - i should have posted this sooner i guess ... but what the hey ... just some knowledge i thought i'd share with you guys ...

for those of you who believe the abbreviation "xmas" is "wrong" because it takes the "christ" out of "christmas" - please review this page:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xmas

whenever i try to run a AGS game i get a pop up that says:

Unable to initialize your audio hardware.
[Problem: Failed to init MIDI music driver]

the game runs but theres no sound/music.

i'm running windows vista but i don't usually have problems with the midi driver.  And no, there's not any other programs that would be using the midi driver running while i run the game - so i know the driver is not in use when i run the game.  I don't know - I'm kind of stumped.  Any ideas?

Well guys,

I wasn't around for very long and most of you probably don't know me.  But I figured I'd let you guys know that I'm joining the Army.  I'm leaving for MEPS today and tomorrow (I want to be an MP - I think I'll get the MOS but keep your fingers crossed for me cus there's really no definite on that till i get there and they tell me) .  When I get back I hope that it won't be any longer than a week before they send me to basic training.  After that 5 months or so in baisc and AIT I hope that they'll grant my wishes to be stationed in Germany.

Once I get in Germany I'll have a little bit more freedom to write a little bit of music (cus that's what I do).  But I'll keep in touch with you guys a long they way and keep you posted with what's going on.  I can't wait! I'm so excited!

First of all - i can do a little bit of pixel artwork - i'm working at becoming better.  But, I have this pretty good idea for a Superman game that I'm wanting to see come to life.  I'm willing to do all i can to help but I'm looking for people that can work with me on this project and maybe teach me a thing or to.

However, I'm kind of at a crossroads right now because I'm not sure the art style I'd like to have for this game.  I origianlly was thinking of a LucasArts Indian Jones style (i did my best to try and duplicate this style below: my version of Clark Kent)



This art style shows its a serious game and not all comical (even though there will of course be some humor in the game)

However, I know there are many talented/imaginative guys out there who may be able to offer a suggestion to a different style.  Anyone have any ideas? Once I come up with a definite style I need to find some artist who can accomplish this style as well as I would like to do my best to learn the style myself.

I'm working on a Superman game.  It's going to be original in all most every way possible.  Including the music.  Now, I debated over this music thing for a while because I'm a huge fan of John Williams and the original theme he did.  I want peopel that play my game (especially Superman fans) not to lose that sense of comfort by not including the original Superman music.  However, I really feel like all the music needs to be original to make the game better (and for copyright reasons of course).

So here's the main theme I did.  It is original but will probably sound familiar because I tried to (while keeping it original) also give it that classic Superman sound. ( I even snuck in a little something at the end of the piece).

So check it out and tell me what ya think!

NOTE: this is the mp3 version - it has better quality than the midi. Also, you are not allowed to publish this piece in anyway, be it in a game or on a website or what have you without my permission!

http://www.hotlinkfiles.com/files/27723_hze7d/supermangame_maintheme_byAndrewKSmith.mp3