Still here, still training
Mood:  a-ok
Topic: PS2/Games

Out of the 700 pages in my programming book, I'm in the 200's.  Still have a ways to go, but this little project will be going on hold for a couple of weeks while we have company in from out of the country.

After that, we have a weekend long workshop we are taking to learn more about getting into real estate.  I'll pick back up after that.

I've been doing some research on other games and other game programmers and have been tweaking my design as needed.  I've also decided that it would be best for me to start with a much smaller, and easier to complete game.  I had been wanting to re-write a game from the early 90's that I loved, but have decided to start with a couple of newer types of arcade/action games until I have a little more experience in game programing.

Starting something new
Mood:  energetic
Topic: PS2/Games

 

It's been a little while since I posted anything, but I thought I'd start keeping track of a new journey I've decided to undertake.  I was thinking out loud last week and said that I wanted to write a game after I was able to 'retire' from my day job.  The wife asked why wait?  I figured it would take a lot of time and energy to do, and that would help keep me busy...

I started thinking about it, and I've already done some of the design stuff for it, although there is still a long way to go.  And I started reading a book on beginning Android game programing last year, but never really got very far.  Then yesterday as I was looking through a newsletter I get for a database/VBA forum, there was a link about people making money writing apps for Windows 8.  I started thinking that I should start working on the game, and figure out to redesign it for monetization using a free app/micro transactions/in app ads model vs paid app/micro transactions model.  Hell, I just might be able to 'retire' earlier!

So far, I have fleshed out a little bit more of the design stuff, and made it through the book far enough to get the SDK's (software development kits) and emulator installed and working.  And I successfully created my first "Hello World" app.

For a comparison of where I am in terms of say, running a marathon...I've signed up for the race.  Now I need to start training for it.  Got a loooong way to go still...

 

Battlefront 2
Mood:  energetic
Topic: PS2/Games
I'm fighting my urges to rush out and get this game!! But I doubt that I will last long.

Socom 3 and Star Wars Battlefront 2 are the only two games I'm really interested in right now anyway...those are the two games I play the most although I did play some of my ESPN NFL 2k5 and GTA's.

I've still got a few McDonald's Monopoly Best Buy Bucks to spend, so I'll put them to good use.

Socom 3 is here...
Mood:  energetic
Topic: PS2/Games
I wasn't planning on picking up Socom 3 for a little while...but...last week was customer service appreciation week, and we were given some gift certificates...so those went toward the game and a new memory card. I also saved another three bucks using the Best Buy bucks from McDonald's Monopoly game. So I saved $33 on it. Well worth it I think.

I have only had a chance to play a training mission and play a handful of rounds online...but so far it rocks.

GTA 3
Mood:  a-ok
Topic: PS2/Games
Well, I've been here by myself for a few weeks...and as you can see I'm really keeping up with the postings!!

I've started playing Grand Theft Auto 3 again...since I never finished it. And now I'm nearly done with it...only about 20% left to go. I also have GTA Vice City that I haven't played at all, so I guess I'll hit that next. And by then, hopefully Socom 3 will be out!!

Socom 3
Mood:  a-ok
Topic: PS2/Games
I have seen some movies for the new Socom coming out...it looks great! And 32 players per room online!! I can't wait for it to come out!

PS3
Mood:  energetic
Topic: PS2/Games
News about the PS3 have been coming out the last couple of days...I'm excited. Although I won't be buying one right away. I usually wait a year or so for the price to come down some. But the technology that the new systems (PS3, Xbox 360 & the new Nintendo) are using are gonna make the games incredible. I've seen some cut scenes from a few games for the new systems...if the game play graphics are anywhere near the cut scenes...WOW!

My PS2 History
Mood:  happy
Now Playing: Star Wars Battlefront
Topic: PS2/Games
I got my PS2 in December of 2003 as a graduation present for myself. I got Socom at that time and GTA 3 & Vice City.

I have a high school buddy that now lives in OH, and we played Socom online together for a few months. Until a friend of his up there introduced him to Socom 2...and then we started playing that. We also got into a clan...OC!

The OutCast clan was rather large a few months ago...over 100 members. But we had some issues with some of the younger members, and were forced to clean house. And now with Star Wars Battlefront out, our presence on the Socom 2 server has deminished quite a bit.

I got SWBF the Saturday after it came out, and have really enjoyed the game. I am slightly biased however, as I am a huge fan of Star Wars.