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by Valfader
Fri Apr 20, 2012 8:44 am
Forum: Programming Discussion
Topic: Java vs. C++, UI-heavy programs
Replies: 29
Views: 10252

Re: Java vs. C++, UI-heavy programs

@Nokurn: I've found your doppelganger - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0167649/
by Valfader
Fri Apr 20, 2012 2:40 am
Forum: Art, Music, and Design
Topic: Are games in general Art?
Replies: 6
Views: 10318

Re: Are games in general Art?

Art is a term that describes a diverse range of human activities and the products of those activities, but is most often understood to refer to painting, film, photography, sculpture, and other visual media. Music, theatre, dance, literature, and interactive media are included in a broader definiti...
by Valfader
Fri Apr 20, 2012 2:36 am
Forum: Art, Music, and Design
Topic: Bootleg Art
Replies: 7
Views: 11060

Re: Bootleg Art

I love the art, Moosader! Really! I'd love to see some Terranigma or Chrono Trigger artwork.
by Valfader
Fri Apr 20, 2012 12:11 am
Forum: Programming Discussion
Topic: Java vs. C++, UI-heavy programs
Replies: 29
Views: 10252

Re: Java vs. C++, UI-heavy programs

Mac is sexier and easier to navigate Mac is far easier to learn because things are served to you on a platter Mac is more commonly used for business because of it's faster use time In truth Mac is just a overpriced PC. As for the "sexy" part, you get what you pay for. If you spend as much...
by Valfader
Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:54 am
Forum: Game Development
Topic: RPGS Past Vs. Present and influences for the future
Replies: 12
Views: 4156

Re: RPGS Past Vs. Present and influences for the future

Personally I always felt that RPG games were all about exploration and development. That you didn't have a single linear path you had to take, but instead were given options based on your current alignment, story progress or whatever. And it wouldn't hurt to not make the game too easy. Games these d...
by Valfader
Thu Apr 12, 2012 2:03 am
Forum: Game Development
Topic: RPGS Past Vs. Present and influences for the future
Replies: 12
Views: 4156

Re: RPGS Past Vs. Present and influences for the future

I've always been a huge fan of the Baldur's Gate games (and Icewind Dale) as they have intriguing stories as well as in-depth character creation. If I was ever to make a RPG on my own I would first and foremost focus on the story I wanted to tell, as that is the bread and butter of the genre.
by Valfader
Thu Apr 12, 2012 1:54 am
Forum: Programming Discussion
Topic: I could use some help learning please.
Replies: 15
Views: 5834

Re: I could use some help learning please.

I am learning a lot from The New Boston tutorial series on YouTube. You can check it out and see if it's your cup of tea or not:

The New Boston C++ Tutorials
by Valfader
Mon Apr 09, 2012 10:33 am
Forum: General/Off-Topic
Topic: Official "Hello, World! (I'm new!)" thread
Replies: 821
Views: 629684

Re: Official "Hello, World! (I'm new!)" thread

Hello everyone! I'm obviously new to the forum and thought I'd go ahead and introduce myself. I've been following the ES development for about 1-2 years now (I think that's right) but mostly through YouTube. Their videos have been a continuing source of inspiration to me, and have kept me motivated ...