Well....
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28.9.09
Mini Game Project
Last Thursday, our class finished a mini game project, and for some reason, I neglected to type a post that explained what we had done. Basically, we developed a game in which we learned how to do certain functions in Flash, mainly gaining information pertaining to action scripting. The process was a bit tedious due to inevitable human error, but the experience was quite informative.
22.9.09
Movie Clips with Flash (and an Explanation)
Today our assignment was creating movie clips through Adobe Flash. It was fairly simple, but one couldn't help feeling somewhat accomplished after making the pixelated object on his or her screen move from one side of the screen to the other.
(I remember I had promised a blog pertaining to an epiphony I had. However, I found my great-grandfather's collection of [classic*] literature in one of my aunt's bookcases, and I could not pass the opportunity to thumb through his second edition copy of "Of Mice and Men.")
*(I suppose it would not have been considered "classic" in my great-grandfather's lifetime. Steinbeck's first editions were published in 1937, yes?)
(I remember I had promised a blog pertaining to an epiphony I had. However, I found my great-grandfather's collection of [classic*] literature in one of my aunt's bookcases, and I could not pass the opportunity to thumb through his second edition copy of "Of Mice and Men.")
*(I suppose it would not have been considered "classic" in my great-grandfather's lifetime. Steinbeck's first editions were published in 1937, yes?)
18.9.09
Game Topic
Today is another day dedicated to work, not personal interests. (It is plausible I will be posting a blog Saturday pertaining to an epiphony I've had while reading 'A Hunger Artist' for the hundredth time. Spoiler alert: it might sound pretentious!)
Everyone in the class has been asked to pick a topic for the games we plan to develope. It must contain information on a relevant social issue. I have chosen the environment and destruction of ecosystems. (This was originally a latter option to a issue I found more pertinent. However, creating a game using that particular issue would not translate well. Not every subject can be used in multiple mediums. For example, the illustration on 'The Metamorphisis' was rejected by Kafka, for even a silhouette of Gregor would reveal too much information that the reader would need to infer with his or her own imagination in order to relate to Gregor's plight.)
I feel it necessary to cite the catalyst that sparked my interest in this subject. Frank Black's lyrics, "There was a god // an underwater god that controlled the sea // got killed by ten-million pounds of sludge from New York and New Jersey," allowed me to truly grasp certain aspects of environmental conservation I had not previously understood. The mystical personification of the Earth, particularly the sea, creates a vision that is quite poignant. (One might have gotten the impression I despised such mysticism. To the contrary, I love adaptations of theology in art. I simply dislike it in politics.)
Everyone in the class has been asked to pick a topic for the games we plan to develope. It must contain information on a relevant social issue. I have chosen the environment and destruction of ecosystems. (This was originally a latter option to a issue I found more pertinent. However, creating a game using that particular issue would not translate well. Not every subject can be used in multiple mediums. For example, the illustration on 'The Metamorphisis' was rejected by Kafka, for even a silhouette of Gregor would reveal too much information that the reader would need to infer with his or her own imagination in order to relate to Gregor's plight.)
I feel it necessary to cite the catalyst that sparked my interest in this subject. Frank Black's lyrics, "There was a god // an underwater god that controlled the sea // got killed by ten-million pounds of sludge from New York and New Jersey," allowed me to truly grasp certain aspects of environmental conservation I had not previously understood. The mystical personification of the Earth, particularly the sea, creates a vision that is quite poignant. (One might have gotten the impression I despised such mysticism. To the contrary, I love adaptations of theology in art. I simply dislike it in politics.)
16.9.09
Game Reviews (Continued)
The surplus of text necessary to cover the key points of my reviews has been quite the disadvantage. I know I promised an edit on yesterday's post that would contain a summarized review. However, text space did not allow this, so I will answer the following questions today, September 16, 2009.
The first question that must be answered would be, "What is the concept of the game?" Second, one must offer commentary from a learner's point of view and a developer's point of view. After that, he or she must give a "design analysis," which contains opinions on the visual and conceptual aspects of the work. Then, he or she must make suggestions on improvement (easily the most difficult task). Finally, he or she must type what he or she wishes to learn pertaining to that particular game.
My reviews:
Jimmy versus The Splurge:
1. I suppose it is intended to discourage one from indulging in unhealthy choices when concerning his or her diet.
2. From a learner's point of view, it doesn't seem very complex, for it's very cartoonish. However, from a developer's point of view, this game seems very well designed and the game has no significantly noticeable flaws in gameplay.
3. It looks very nice. This is one of the better games I've seen graphically, and the concept covers an issue that is very popular today. I must say, the disguise is quite clever, and will surely trick many children into absorbing a few nutritional facts.
4. The only suggestion I could make is to possibly include more information pertaining to nutrition. It seemed more entertaining than informative.
5. Well, this is the begining of the class, so to write a list of the things I would like to learn from this game would take a nearly infinite list. The fluid-like motions of the objects one can interact with would be the first thing that comes to mind. Second, keybinding that is cohesive, like this game's.
http://www.myglife.org/usa/wv/resources/en/play/Social/jimmy
The Cost of Life:
1. The game is meant to represent government. How difficult it is to maintain balance in government. The choices government must make pertaining to the well-being of individuals, but still remaining economically competetive.
2. Once again, from a learner's point of view, games like this look very simple. From a developer's point of view, it quickly becomes apparent that things such as this are not easy to create.
3. It's a lovely game. The graphics create an ambiance that goes well with the concept. (Once again, great concept.)
4. The only suggestion I could make would be making the seasonal waiting period shorter. I never lost interest, but I came close.
5. Once again, the sheer number of things I'd wish to understand better would be astounding to one whom carried any of this seemingly esoteric knowledge. Possibly the ability to open multiple windows in a game, and once again, character movement.
http://ayiti.newzcrew.org/ayitiunicef/
The first question that must be answered would be, "What is the concept of the game?" Second, one must offer commentary from a learner's point of view and a developer's point of view. After that, he or she must give a "design analysis," which contains opinions on the visual and conceptual aspects of the work. Then, he or she must make suggestions on improvement (easily the most difficult task). Finally, he or she must type what he or she wishes to learn pertaining to that particular game.
My reviews:
Jimmy versus The Splurge:
1. I suppose it is intended to discourage one from indulging in unhealthy choices when concerning his or her diet.
2. From a learner's point of view, it doesn't seem very complex, for it's very cartoonish. However, from a developer's point of view, this game seems very well designed and the game has no significantly noticeable flaws in gameplay.
3. It looks very nice. This is one of the better games I've seen graphically, and the concept covers an issue that is very popular today. I must say, the disguise is quite clever, and will surely trick many children into absorbing a few nutritional facts.
4. The only suggestion I could make is to possibly include more information pertaining to nutrition. It seemed more entertaining than informative.
5. Well, this is the begining of the class, so to write a list of the things I would like to learn from this game would take a nearly infinite list. The fluid-like motions of the objects one can interact with would be the first thing that comes to mind. Second, keybinding that is cohesive, like this game's.
http://www.myglife.org/usa/wv/resources/en/play/Social/jimmy
The Cost of Life:
1. The game is meant to represent government. How difficult it is to maintain balance in government. The choices government must make pertaining to the well-being of individuals, but still remaining economically competetive.
2. Once again, from a learner's point of view, games like this look very simple. From a developer's point of view, it quickly becomes apparent that things such as this are not easy to create.
3. It's a lovely game. The graphics create an ambiance that goes well with the concept. (Once again, great concept.)
4. The only suggestion I could make would be making the seasonal waiting period shorter. I never lost interest, but I came close.
5. Once again, the sheer number of things I'd wish to understand better would be astounding to one whom carried any of this seemingly esoteric knowledge. Possibly the ability to open multiple windows in a game, and once again, character movement.
http://ayiti.newzcrew.org/ayitiunicef/
15.9.09
Game Reviews (Class Assignment)
Today is the day I begin to steer away from personal blogging, and begin to blog more about my assignments in Globaloria. (This is not to say I won't blog about other things. I have enough ideas to make this blog fairly balanced with my class work and my thoughts on various things.)
My first class related blog post is a series of game reviews. The point of this exercise is to learn to give constructive criticism without being too rude or too lenient, I suppose.
(Actual reviews to be posted on September 16, 2009.)
My first class related blog post is a series of game reviews. The point of this exercise is to learn to give constructive criticism without being too rude or too lenient, I suppose.
(Actual reviews to be posted on September 16, 2009.)
11.9.09
Second Entry, Additional Information
Due to my current case of writer's block, I've decided that it may be possible for one to offer additional information other than what sorts of music one enjoys and one's love of 19th to 20th century literature and culture.
However, I must first address a question that has been proposed to me indirectly: why the 19th and 20th centuries? This is an extremely easy question for me to answer. The late 19th to early 20th century was the true age of enlightenment, in my opinion. First, literature began to dabble in the metaphysical and surrealistic realism (which is truly a monumental idea, such known contradictions being used constructively can be described as nothing short of genius), politics began being based on reality (such things as spectral evidence were completely dismissed in courts, women were granted suffrage [note: 1920s are about as close modern as I'd wish to go]and such) and philosophy began paralleling with some of the more realistic ideas suggest in both literature and politics, thus reducing the amount of mysticism tolerated in legitimate discussion.
Many apologies if this seemed more like an opinion based history lecture instead of a blog.
However, I must first address a question that has been proposed to me indirectly: why the 19th and 20th centuries? This is an extremely easy question for me to answer. The late 19th to early 20th century was the true age of enlightenment, in my opinion. First, literature began to dabble in the metaphysical and surrealistic realism (which is truly a monumental idea, such known contradictions being used constructively can be described as nothing short of genius), politics began being based on reality (such things as spectral evidence were completely dismissed in courts, women were granted suffrage [note: 1920s are about as close modern as I'd wish to go]and such) and philosophy began paralleling with some of the more realistic ideas suggest in both literature and politics, thus reducing the amount of mysticism tolerated in legitimate discussion.
Many apologies if this seemed more like an opinion based history lecture instead of a blog.
10.9.09
First Entry
This, obviously, is my first blog entry. The purpose of this blog is personal recollection. In other words, what I expect from this blog is an accurate depiction of my progress in this program. Hopefully, what I'll see is knowledge being gained, problems being solves and an overall metamorphisis from relative technological ignorance to a better-rounded, more relevant individual living in the 21st century, however reluctantly. (Would have prefered to live in the late 19th to early 20th century, for personal insight.)
I am now going to take this being my first blog entry into consideration, entailing I must offer significantly more personal insight than an off-subject comment suggesting I would have preferred to have been born in the late 19th century. I enjoy many types of literature, everything from Kafka to Keys. I'm quite the music fanatic, my musical heroes include David Bowie, Daniel Bejar, Ian Curtis, Peter Hook and Thurston Moore. Other than that, I really have nothing to say. I do realize this makes me sound quite boring, but I personally believe one should not even attempt to offer the entirety of one's being in a single paragraph.
I am now going to take this being my first blog entry into consideration, entailing I must offer significantly more personal insight than an off-subject comment suggesting I would have preferred to have been born in the late 19th century. I enjoy many types of literature, everything from Kafka to Keys. I'm quite the music fanatic, my musical heroes include David Bowie, Daniel Bejar, Ian Curtis, Peter Hook and Thurston Moore. Other than that, I really have nothing to say. I do realize this makes me sound quite boring, but I personally believe one should not even attempt to offer the entirety of one's being in a single paragraph.
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