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    • 14 Apr 2009
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    Just something I said a while ago to Oyen on drawing...something I have to keep in mind myself.

    Don't censor what you think. Don't throw away any ideas, just sort and archive. No matter how bad you think you draw, just do it. Pick up styles that you like and try to copy them. Explore other styles & copy them again. Along the way, you'll keep a certain style that's uniquely you.


    I should really be carrying my Moleskine notebook and a few pens around...

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  • Quadrox: Yet another Tetris clone

    • 10 Nov 2008
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    I had to make one myself. I just had to. I just started last Friday and it didn't take long to get it going with XNA. I just wanted it to behave similar to Tetris DS + other rules I picked up from Heboris, and that took some time... (plus, I wanted to watch Madagascar 2 & Quantum of Solace, too, and did. :D). If you want the game, it's here: Quadrox v. 1.1. Quadrox v. 1.1.1.

    Installation:

    • Unzip Quadrox_v1.1.zip into a temporary folder (doesn't really matter where, as long as you remember where it is).
    • Open that folder and run "setup.exe" and continue with the installation.
    • If you don't have the prerequisites ( .NET & XNA frameworks, the setup will download them)
    • When it's done, it will automatically run the game in windowed mode.
    • I'm not sure but I think the temporary folder can be deleted at this point...

    Uninstallation:

    • It can be found in the Add/Remove programs in XP and in Vista's counterpart (not sure what it is, sorry).

    Just a summary on the project:

    Motivations

    • Something to play while waiting for a download job. (Does not require an internet connection & can just pick up and play)
    • Tetris with my desired ruleset (at least attempt to get it)
    • Simple UI that does not distract you from the game
    • Practice C# and using XNA :P
    • Non-intrusive app
    • Lightweight (well it is, except for the need for the .NET & XNA frameworks... )

    Features

    • Can select starting level: 1-30
    • Can spin the current block while it hasn't been locked.
    • Can hold blocks
    • Always in "Endless mode" - You don't stop after reaching level N.
    • Shows you your next 7 blocks = more strategy, less luck.
    • Can run in windowed or full screen mode
    • "Secret" INVISIBLE MODE - toggled at the Game Over screen (F9). Well, not a secret anymore...

    Known Bugs:

    • Rotation when trying to slip in some bricks does not behave as intended. (Thus some S/Z/T-Spins might not be possible)
    • Starting position of some blocks may seem lower or higher than others.

    Future of the Project:

    • Add pre-spinning blocks before the blocks spawn on top.
    • Add ability to pause the game - hahahaha!
    • [Change UI]
    • [Might add some sounds]

    If you find any bugs, have comments/suggestions, please leave a comment or contact me using the Contact link. Thanks.

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  • Proud of Fat

    • 8 Jul 2008
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    • Disney Personal songs
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    When I was a kid, I didn't really know the lyrics to Pooh's Up, Down and Touch The Ground. I just found the melody fun and watching him amusing. With my sister's baby around, we watch Winnie the Pooh again at times. This time though, the lyrics and its meaning is clear.

    When I up, down and touch the ground It puts me in the mood, Up, down and touch the ground In the mood for food I am stout, round and I have found Speaking poundage wise I improve my appetite When I exercise I am short, fat and proud of that And so, with all my might I up, down and up, down to My appetite's delight While I up, down and touch the ground I think of things to chew, like honey With a hefty happy appetite I'm a hefty happy Pooh With a hefty happy appetite He's a hefty happy Pooh

    Oh you, Pooh!

    -- On a darker note: Last Saturday, my doctor said that having bad cholesterol vs good cholesterol levels (and other related factors) over a span of 10 years is a serious health risk. During my check-up, it was lower that last time, but is still higher than normal T.T

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