http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/tags/progress Imaginitive Game Development en-US Mon, 04 Jan 2021 02:29:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/search.php http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/our-first-ios-game-what-weve-been-up-to#post-5708 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 05:16:30 +0000 darkbluemullet 5708@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>Another 2 months.... So is every else on hold until that time? I'm really keen to get my hands on this game!! They are a brand new company and haven't released anything yet but here is there site -&gt; <a href="http://www.lostzombies.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">http://www.lostzombies.co.uk/</a> If I'm honest, I am a little relieved that I didn't get it as I have final 1st year exams in February AND will have a 6 month placement at University so it will be non-stop! </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/our-first-ios-game-what-weve-been-up-to#post-5704 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:14:31 +0000 SteveCastro 5704@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>So we've taken on another feature set for the same iPhone game we've been working on since the summer. We'll be at it for another 2 months about. </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/our-first-ios-game-what-weve-been-up-to#post-5703 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:13:17 +0000 SteveCastro 5703@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>DBM, great to hear you pursuing education in software dev. I'm honored to hear that you shared your experience with us at your interview. :) What's the company you applied for called? </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/our-first-ios-game-what-weve-been-up-to#post-5680 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 01:39:39 +0000 connah14 5680@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>wow that sounds great DBM and Steve , all the best DBM with college and exams . </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/our-first-ios-game-what-weve-been-up-to#post-5679 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 14:37:17 +0000 darkbluemullet 5679@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>Good stuff Steve. I hope it's all going smoothly and is ready for release soon. On a personal note (for anyone who cares :P) I have been at College since late August of this year and it was a bit terrifying at first tbh. Going back to further education in my late 20's was no mean feat but it was decision that had to be made or I would go from one worthless job to another for the rest of my days. So, it's year one and we are covering an awful lot of different ares but the 2 main focuses are C++ and SQL/Database design. C++ has had me tearing my hair out at points as I had no previous programming knowledge but I am getting there. Year 2 will be more full and we ONLY cover languages (C#, Java, PL/SQL and XML technologies) After that (assuming I pass!!) I go straight into 3rd year at University. It's amazing, interesting and terrifying, all at the same time but I can honestly say it's the best decision I have ever made!</p> <p>I had an interview with an indie games/apps company that is based within the College, for an unpaid position but I didn't get it (I wasn't expecting it as there were 80 applicants for 4 places and coding knowledge was preferred) and this gave me a chance to wax lyrical about Ballads!!!! I was asked what games I play, what game I loved but what I would improve in it and any experience I had with games development, so Ballads covered all of that! I explained and showed what Ballads was all about, pointing out the features that made it great to me, such as the humour, artwork and characters. When asked what I would change, I told them I would expand the story even more, giving the more experienced gamer a longer experience but when I explained the ClickShake story and how Ballads was the first premium release from a team of 2 and they were mightily impressed.</p> <p>I then explained how I was involved in the Quality Assurance, explaining my own process of testing and relating back to yourselves. I do realize it was a small part I played in Ballads, along with a number of others but one day I hope to look back at that and say "that's where it all began."</p> <p>So, the journey continues and I am my only focus for now is nailing C++ and getting the first semester completed then I may take a look at using what I know and applying it to making my first game prototype. There are only so many car insurance programs, maths calculation programs and "Hello World" style programs I can stand before I go for it and dive into game development!</p> <p>Best of luck to all! </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/our-first-ios-game-what-weve-been-up-to#post-5678 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 11:19:52 +0000 SteveCastro 5678@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>Jay and I have been working heavily for months now on our first iOS game with a client. We've been quiet lately because we're very busy with it and the work is quite intensive, with the game having tons of unique content. We're also quiet because we're under non-disclosure agreement, which is standard for big project that a client wants to market carefully. So we can't share details about the project itself but we can still talk about how our lives are going!</p> <p>In the meantime, I thought I'd start this post to share just little tidbits about what's going on in our lives. Pardon the rambling, but at least it's better than silence, amiright?</p> <p>This Black Friday I got some new office equipment on sale. I finally upgraded my CRT monitor to a 21 inch LED monitor that my mom bought me as an early Christmas present. It's nice to see more code in one screen to avoid as much scrolling. I also got a new $300 chair at about 2/3 of the price with adjustable arms, back, tilt, height, etc. with mesh back to replace my old executive style which had the high back and long arms which wasn't as well suited for programming hours on end. The new chair seems a whole lot better so far.</p> <p>So I learned C++ in college but hadn't used it for years since. However, after jamming hard on it with our recent project, within a few weeks I feel like I went from novice to expert. A lot of languages are similar so that helps a lot, but C++ has some very unique stuff compared to Javascript, ActionScript, or PHP that took a bit of getting used to. Tracking down pointers can be "fun" on larger projects. I'm sure Earl has a few things to say about the subject. </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/ballads-progress-timeline/page/3#post-4885 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:23:48 +0000 Green123 4885@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>Limus and Reeam </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/ballads-progress-timeline/page/3#post-4850 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:44:52 +0000 SteveCastro 4850@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>Thank you so much to everyone that pre-ordered the game! Digital orders are offline until January 27th when we do the official launch with the online and downloadable version!</p> <p>In the meantime we'll be updating the early release online version with feedback the pre-orderers have had. </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/ballads-progress-timeline/page/3#post-4786 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:43:35 +0000 SteveCastro 4786@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>Sorry about that Scoat. :( </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/ballads-progress-timeline/page/3#post-4783 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:31:27 +0000 Scoat 4783@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>Oh that sucks... Being Australian it said it would release about 7 hours ago, giving me almost the whole day with it. Now it's releasing an hour before I have to work tonight, then I start work again tomorrow morning lol. Oh well, looking forward to a great game :) </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/ballads-progress-timeline/page/3#post-4782 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:46:33 +0000 SteveCastro 4782@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>FYI, we are launching the game at midnight EDT tonight. The countdown doesn't take timezones into account, so sorry if there is any confusion on that.</p> <p>Edit: Ok the countdown timer should reflect the actual release date for all timezones. </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/ballads-progress-timeline/page/3#post-4764 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:04:23 +0000 Green123 4764@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>The timeline! </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/ballads-progress-timeline/page/3#post-4763 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:34:26 +0000 jerquiaga 4763@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>The wait is killing me! Five days seems so far away! </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/ballads-progress-timeline/page/3#post-4755 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:06:54 +0000 Green123 4755@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>@jeltevl, thanks. </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/ballads-progress-timeline/page/3#post-4749 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:37:43 +0000 jeltevl 4749@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>green nice avatar. :P </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/ballads-progress-timeline/page/3#post-4746 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:43:48 +0000 Green123 4746@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>O_o </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/ballads-progress-timeline/page/3#post-4744 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:24:54 +0000 connah14 4744@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>its the same thing whatever i spelled it wrong , big deal things like spelling a quote from a fictional character correct or not dont effect me </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/ballads-progress-timeline/page/3#post-4732 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:15:26 +0000 darkbluemullet 4732@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>I don't want you to fell worse but Homer say's "D'oH". Just saying.</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4t5OMGho88" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4t5OMGho88</a> </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/ballads-progress-timeline/page/3#post-4728 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:22:20 +0000 connah14 4728@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>i know i didnt mean to sound like im feeling stupid and bad or neggative about my self for saying that , Jay, i sorta knew you were joking and i just felt a bit embarssed after i typed it like of course its not going to be august as Homer Simpson would say "DUH" and Steve thanks for your reasuring words ) </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/ballads-progress-timeline/page/3#post-4727 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:21:30 +0000 JayZiebarth 4727@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>I was just joking around, no worries! </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/ballads-progress-timeline/page/3#post-4726 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:08:36 +0000 SteveCastro 4726@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>It's OK connah. Dates are displayed differently in different parts of the world. :) </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/ballads-progress-timeline/page/3#post-4725 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 03:53:45 +0000 connah14 4725@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>i feel like an idiot now :( </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/ballads-progress-timeline/page/3#post-4724 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:22:49 +0000 jerquiaga 4724@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>Awesome! Looking forward to it. </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/ballads-progress-timeline/page/3#post-4723 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:57:01 +0000 JayZiebarth 4723@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>If it was August 1, I think I might just quit gaming and work at "Arby's". </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/ballads-progress-timeline/page/3#post-4722 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:52:20 +0000 connah14 4722@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>haha jay , i just realised what i said </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/ballads-progress-timeline/page/3#post-4721 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:10:36 +0000 Green123 4721@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>I think that is the 8th January. </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/ballads-progress-timeline/page/3#post-4720 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:03:46 +0000 JayZiebarth 4720@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>I'll give you one guess </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/ballads-progress-timeline/page/3#post-4719 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:50:21 +0000 connah14 4719@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>is that the 1st august or 8th january </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/ballads-progress-timeline/page/3#post-4718 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:55:52 +0000 Green123 4718@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>01/08/2012 </p> http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/topic/ballads-progress-timeline/page/3#post-4717 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:24:34 +0000 SteveCastro 4717@http://www.clickshakegames.com/forum/ <p>It will very likely be the week of 1/8/12. </p>