Hey all I’m Skriglitz and I’m from Oklahoma.  First timer here but I hope to actually accomplish something. I’ve got like 1 or 2 alternate desk setups ready in case someone needs to steal the TV from me. And yes I was watching the video to party rock anthem in 1080p

Language: Java using Eclipse IDE

Framework: LWJGL 2.8.2

Graphics: Paint.Net

Sound: bfxr, sfxr and possibly FL Studio 10

Screen Capture: Xsplit

Music Players for Enjoyment: VLC and Spotify

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So I’m entering Ludum Dare 22. So’s my brother and friend. The plan is to live stream our desktops (or the primary screen of them at least) , take a photo every 5 seconds for a time lapse, and record the information we place on out whiteboards. And here’s where I’m insane, I’m coding in a language I only decided to start learning today: Java. In about half an hour I set up a development environment, scripts to compile and run and a base program to do my logic loop (which I won’t be using come this weekend).
My set up is as follows:

• Intel Core i7 950
• 10GB DDR3 RAM
• 2 x 22″ 1080p LED Monitors
• 1 x 19″ 1440×900 LCD Screen in Portrait.
• Windows 7 Ultimate x64

And here’s a pretty picture of it all.

Languages:

• Java (Main Client)
• PHP (High Scores or anything web based I want to implement)
• Game Maker (Fall back if Java ends up being insanely hard)

Programs:

• Paint.Net (Pixel Art and Touch Ups)
• Fireworks/Photoshop (Vectorising Drawn Art)
• Notepad ++ (Programming)
• Open Office (Documentation)
• Game Maker (Fall Back Programming)
• VirtuaWin (Desktop Management, 3 Screens isn’t enough)
• pixie (Colour Selection)

Plan is to use mainly black and white, and maybe a red or two for colours.  I’m going to be drawing and scanning my menu systems in, and then vectorising them. As for game ideas, I have a few, some that I won’t be able to do easily due to the lack of knowledge of Java, and some that would look epic and take virtually no time. Worst comes to worst I’ll make a text based adventure game and make a single nice piece of art for it.

~Mitch

Ohai internets. How’s your coding life?

Well, it’s time for this again. After the results from last time (Innovation: Rank 37/599; Fun: Rank 66/599; Overall: Rank 93/599) I’m pretty motivated so, let’s see what kind of wierd stuff I come up with this LD.

My team is the same as last year:
- On the offense, ActionScript 3, FLEX and FlashPunk
- The middle row: GIMP, my crappy drawing tablet, pxTone and Hydrogen Drum Sequencer
- And in the back, to defend me from losing motivation: Chiptune, Vocaloid, orange juice and sandwiches

LET’S DO THIS

EDIT: Almost forgot the obligatory desk photo

It’s pretty tidy compared to my other LD desks (only useless thing on my desk I can spot is the package of Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA extend. Why do I even keep it on my desk), also dual monitor, for double work speed! Or working and distraction at once. Or double distraction.

Double Distraction it is.

For LD 22 I’ll be working here:

And using some helper code for libgdx that will be uploaded to my dropbox soon.

The last time I was here was in February, so I’ll briefly reintroduce myself. I’m alfredofreak (or Nick) and I’m currently studying CS / game design. When I make music, it gets released under the name chroxic. And yes, I may very well be providing my own music for my entry.

This semester has been EVIL and I haven’t taken the time to properly plan out any game development time recently, so count me in. As you may have guessed by the overused TF2 reference, I’m expecting to get SLAUGHTERED in the competition, but that’s OK because I’ll finally get to some honest to *insert deity of choice* game development!!

Subject to change (edit: just found the new and improved tools page so this is DEFINITELY going to change), but here’s my tentative list:

• Code stuff: C#, XNA, and Visual Studio
• Sound stuff: (wait for it) sfxr (:P), possibly FL Studio, more’n likely public domain / CC music
• Graphics: Paint.NET, maybe GraphicsGale

And my ridiculous work station (that soundtrack kicks ASS btw):

Hi, I’m “Muu?” from Italy, and I’m in for the first time.

• Language: C# (with Unity3d), Java or Game Maker’s GML
• Graphics: Paint.net for 2d  or Blender for 3d
• Sound: sfxr or bfxr
• Timelapse: chronolapse

And this is my desk

I bought two new screens, next LD will be twice as fun as the last one !

Yay! 1920x1080 FTW!

And I know, I should buy a real keyboard before LD22 !

Drinks: Beer, Fernet w/Coke, Mate, Instant pea soup

Foods: Caprese-flavoured baked bread snacks, sauted beans w/paprika.

Deaths: Cigarettes

Game so far: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2646816/LD21_Routine.swf

This is the second Ludum Dare that I’ve attempted. I’m blogging about this one because I think I’ve got a hope in hell of finishing on time.

The obligatory desk photo:

My desk - Windows laptop with the code on, Mac mini with the social networks and the entertainment

And a screenshot of my code so far:

Some of my code - in my puzzle escape game thingy, there are 6 chambers you must get through. This is the code that loads the chamber graphics.

I’m coding in XNA. I’ll learn Flash one of these days. Or Java.

So we’re getting somewhere. See you on the other side.

Moved into a new house so I have not got much furniture yet. So I was using my electronic drumkit as a temporary desk-type thing.

Carpal tunnel quickly set in… so I cannibalised the kitchen table and set up in the living room. Much better.

I awoke at 3am, checked the theme and went back to sleep. I dreamt of a fantastic super-hero themed first person Canabalt, but since I’m suck at 3D, I’ll try and distil the awesomeness of that dream into 2D without accidentally making Canabalt… Keep It Simple, Stupid.

Wish me luck.

Theme is “Escape”, hum? Didn’t see that one coming…

Already have an idea, involving some insanity (escaping your own mind) and whatnot…

Anyway, time to check out the blog, eat breakfast and start cranking some code!

Good luck everyone!

Ah, obligatory deskphoto:

First classes getting defined, first sprites are painted and the first big cup of coffee is inserted. So far I’m happy with my chosen idea. Let’s see if it stands the prototype test later this day.

Also, deskphoto:

I just had a CBO, large fries and  a large Coke. That was unfulfilling, but great nonetheless.

Also, hurr durr, I use flash on my cellphone camera for pictures inside my room.

This is an elite table too, grade A, it was designed by Herman Miller and I found it in the garbage.

Just got home. Not ready. Don’t know where my timelapse software is or what it is called. Don’t have FL Studio again. Haven’t prepared anything. I did manage to pick up some chocolate milk, cookies, and jack in the box on the way home though so I’m content on healthy food. But here is my desk and my partner in disguise.

My Desk

DON'T LOOK AT ME, I'M HIDEOUS

Sorry for how unevenful these will look, mostly mine haha, but here’s where are workstations are.

I will start on the floor, and slowly work my way around our very small apartment. Who knows, I may end up on the roof. Only time will tell.

I’ll only be running Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash CS 4, so I dont need a bigger beast for my side of the work. Which is great, I didn’t want to lug my desktop over here, so my Macbook and I will be shoving out work/art.

My adorable red friend, is Crabbles, who offers moral, butt, and back support. He says “hello.”

My good buddy and pal Christopher, will be using Flash and here is his beast of a machine is here:

He’s more of 3D dude, so this guy tends to rock bigger programs. We’re keeping things simple for our first project though.

Tom, from afar, is on our team for audio, states he will be using Logic Pro 9, Pro Tools, and Audacity.

(i’ll post his station as soon as he gets it to me)

best of luck everyone!

My jam station is ready, now it’s just waiting for the theme to be announced.

In the picture from left to right: MacBook Pro for music, PC for code and irc. My friend who I’m jamming with is sitting to the left from my workstation. Oh we’re having a nice big event here in Kajaani, Finland when rest of the people show up. It’s 3:37AM here so most of our jammers/compoers are probably still sleeping..

I have spent the last hours preparing my base code for this ludum dare. I guess the rules wants me to share them with you.

Here is a preview of what it can do. It just the tile map, camera, blitting and AABB collision put nicely together. Nothing too special.

I have set up my camcorder, webcam and timelapse software, so everything should be ready. I will go scavenge for supplies tomorrow.

Also here is a picture of my workspace:

LD21FP_BS_gogo

Without any further words…