InstantForum.NET v4.1.4Tweaks.com Forum http://forum.tweaks.com/forum/forum@tweaks.comSat, 19 Jul 2008 20:48:27 GMT20http://forum.tweaks.com/forum/Topic200660-83-1.aspx<DIV class=tcmessagebody>Rules: all posts are 5 words long. Punctuate as you wish. No consecutive posts by the same person. I'll start it off now...</DIV><DIV class=tcmessagebody> </DIV><DIV class=tcmessagebody>Today, instead of working I....</DIV>Tue, 06 Jun 2006 15:04:29 GMTAllanhttp://forum.tweaks.com/forum/Topic200659-83-1.aspxYou must first respond true or false to the post above yours, and then make a statement for the next person to respond. I'll start:</P><P>The next person to post is over 6 feet tall.Tue, 06 Jun 2006 15:03:00 GMTAllanhttp://forum.tweaks.com/forum/Topic232569-83-1.aspxLike you all souls out there I am an avid gamer…done it all, seen it all. Right from playing tetris, super mario, ping pong and other [url=http://www.play-online-games-free.com/]flash games online[/url] for free to massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) with anything and everything in between, I have been part of the story as a user. <br><br>Then I got the chance to become a developer - computer science degree (quite natural) and job with a software company, the works. This enlightened me to certain facts, like what made the blockbuster games, well blockbusters. I will share with you guys the essentials of a successful online game, played for free or otherwise. These have been a constant over the years and are likely to remain so. They are:<br><br>[b] They should be fun[/b]<br><br>The basic principle which even the most scatterbrained developer would follow, but is often ignored during the zeal of getting the next level of technique. Don’t ever forget that people play games for one reason: to have fun!<br><br>[b]The KISS principle[/b]<br><br>Not that ‘KISS’ silly. Just ‘Keep It Simple Stupid.’ So you are the next whiz kid on the block. Good for you! But for heaven’s sake don’t load people with complex features. Just give clean straight fun without the loops.<br><br>[b]Smooth Controls[/b]<br><br>Even the blandest game can be fun, if controls are easy to master. On the other hand people won’t play the greatest game in the world out of frustration if they have to struggle with the controls. So take care.<br><br>[b]Graphics and Sound[/b]<br><br>Make a good first impression. These are the first things a gamer encounters when he first logs in to play online. So make them attractive and relevant, but don’t go overboard.<br><br>[b]Technically sound Structure[/b]<br><br>•Easy to use authoring interfaces. <br>•Detailed Help files, sample games, and demonstrations. <br>•No messy software downloads or installation requirements. <br>•Options to create games from your web browser.<br>Fri, 04 Jan 2008 04:48:36 GMTlinda07http://forum.tweaks.com/forum/Topic204672-83-1.aspxQuestion:</P><P>You have $100 to spend and you want to buy 100 chickens. You have to spend exactly the $100 dollars you have and buy 100 chickens. Chicks are $.50 each, hens are $1.00 each, and roosters are $5.00 each.</P><P>You need to buy at least one of each kind and end up with 100 chickens and spend $100.</P><P>How many roosters, hens and chicks would you have to buy and spend $100 and end up with a combination of 100 chickens?</P><P>Hint: There may be more than one combination!!!</P><P>schmevSat, 29 Jul 2006 06:31:12 GMTschmev