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Software engineering sucks
Now, I'm not saying that it's bad to make a plan, or anything, but the whole software engineeering mentality just pushes things WAY too far. Following some premade design methodology when it doesn't fit the project is really stupid. Fine, so choose one of the other premade methodologies then. But …
Coffee and Java
hehe, geddit? Its a play on words see? it- ah forget it.
Anyway, I'm back on coffee! WII! (there's another one! Geddit? wii? wee?) I've finally had the 3 dollars to buy some sugar, and can drink coffee once more. Not that you're in the slightest interested.I'm also using …
Math + Me = Broken Pen
I absolutely LOATHE math, but if I want any chance of becoming a programmer, of games or software, I need to know it. There's no way around it. Currently, we are working on Geometry postulates, where you have to explain step-by-step how to prove how two triangles are congruent. I …
Hide your daughters.
So, I'm finally back home.
If you're wondering why it took me so long:Old computer basically burst into flames, bought a new one.So now you're probably thinking now: "JakeX suddenly vanishes off to vacation, and then he gets a new computer?!?".Well, to that thought, I reply: "Damn …
This seems to be a monthly occurance
Well, I'm still alive, those who care at all.
Yeah, not much happened since the last blog except that a being of pure malevolence has invaded my home. And it's not a Disney movie. Oh, and I may or may not be getting a PSP soon. Any suggestions as to …
Graphics pack
I realised the GMC is down, so i've re-released it here on the GMG forum:
http://gamemakergames.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=18216http://64digits.com/users/RetroVortex/Graphics_pack.zipAlso to note: I've ditched all other projects (except Dante's cave), and I'm working on a space shooter, (kinda like asteriods (which the engine is based on), but more freeroaming with 7 different …
My First C++ WIP
Well this isn't actually a WIP, but it is the fisrt grapic game that I've made with c++. Take a look at it <a href="http://64digits.com/users/drspazz/Pong_Battle.zip">Pong Battle</a>. The game is basic pong and i've included the source files for those interested. It uses the bitmaps included and won't display …
New avatar, banner, DAY!
Wow. I re-did my banner and my avatar.
I love my banner.My avatar is messed but better than<IMG SRC="http://64digits.com/users/neonut99/ABSELB.png" ALT="Even crapyer avatar.">I forgot to save it as a editable with layers so I can't edit it. I'm pissed off at that! AAAH!So don't give …
Fairy Penguins
I'm kinda annoyed. Actually I have been for a while now. I'll relate the story.
Last year one of my friends and I were having a discussion over whether it was cooler to steal a meerkat or a fairy penguin from the Adelaide Zoo. f course we both came to …Pineapple banner!
Well, the banner isn't really about pineapples, but anyway.
I just made a banner in Photoshop. I'm not very good at using Photoshop, and I was just playing around with the pen tool. Anyway… here it is -<img src="http://firephoenixnet.com/images/firebird_banner.png" />Yay!
