Eminence

Isn't it kind of weird that our Culture acts as if human beings are the only species that is important? We have fossil evidence of a species called "Neanderthals". Neanderthals were basically a different "breed" of human being. Similar to how there are different types of dogs: Boxers, Chihuahuas, *insert your favorite dog breed here*. Doesn't the mere existence of other living / breathing humano ids prove that homo sapiens just happened to be the species that lasted the test of time? - Furthermore, Science has proven that all living things came from a common ancestor. That every other animal that exists today are us if we had evolved a different way. Doesn't this suggest that all living consciousness is special? What is the justification of our lives being more important than a household pet? Because we evolved to have more intelligence? As stated before, all living things came from a common ancestor. But instead of awareness and understanding coming from that, we instead distance ourselves and claim to be unique and special. It's either a logical fallacy or denial.

Well?

Do you think Sonic Fangames HQ should expand to become an independent game creation website? I have plenty of nostalgia surrounding this website and to be quite honest I am surprised this site has lasted the test of time as it is. There have been many times I've questioned myself though: How active of a community could this site become? There have been A LOT of interesting people that have come and gone on these boards. Many people with interesting skills that have showcased said skills. Many interesting projects. But it seems some of the 'talented' people disappear or never make this place their home. Some of them have found careers in the Video Game industry, others probably lose interest in creating Sonic the Hedgehog fangames. Why would expanding to an independent game creation website be beneficial? 1.) Appeal. While Sonic the Hedgehog is a very likeable and marketable entity, the only people we lure to this site are people wishing to recreate it. This has brought some very intelligent / talented people to our community and if these are just the blue chips from the Sonic the Hedgehog pool; imagine what exists outside? For every graphic artist we've had, web designer we had, programmer we had, there are probably thousands more that have never found this website because they were not avid Sonic the Hedgehog fans. Think of what these brilliant minds could have contributed to: Discussion, tutorials, projects, etc. 2.) Retention rate. What I've seen more than anything else is people getting into game creation through our site and then moving onto bigger and better non Sonic the Hedgehog related things. I understand that the internet is fickle but if we fostered an environment dedicated to the general video game creating industry; I believe the community would be much larger. I feel people come here, become a big fish in a small pond, and move on. 3.) Mainstream (mass) attention. Look at all the attention SAGE receives. Now imagine if we had a community event that showcased all types of gaming, including multiple custom projects? Within those multiple projects people trade and share their many secrets whether it be in C++ or Gamemaker. Tutorials on non Sonic the Hedgehog related game elements. Focus on streamlining file sizes, frame rates, etc. - It's obvious that the video game industry is a HUGE market. Creating video games is the reason most of us wound up on this site. I dare to say I have seen more than a few thousand users trickle through our site. I feel like what this community achieved on a small scale is a perfect data set. I think there is huge potential here. Thoughts? EDIT: 300th Post. This has largely been inspired by Strife's project Freedom Planet. I would love to see more independent projects like this and I know our community is more than capable itself; bring in some outside sources and watch it boom.

Yeah, that video looks really sweet. You've got a great foundation here. I think it would be in your best interest to remove as many traces from Sonic the Hedgehog as you potentially can. As such, this game has big potential. I am personally excited to see how it comes along; keep it up!

Do these work well with character sprites?

Where do you guys work / do? EDIT: I am 2 years into a 4 year degree in Business Administration.

Birthday

Happy birthday, handsome.

1.) Create black box over screen. 2.) Set semi-transparency of box to that of relevant alterable value. 3.) Add "1" to alterable value every 'x' seconds, minutes, etc. 4.) Program certain events to only happen when "time" (alterable value) is between "x" and ""x". Boom, instant extra replayability to any game.

Seconded.

You're supposed to make threads about these types of things. Weddings, birthdays, etc. C'mon pup!

100% Custom RPG I'm making. (Current HUD is temporary.)

Got sick of staring at ugly blocks while designing so I whipped up a placeholder. Her name is "Belle" (French for beautiful). Apparently I am more than just a troll...

Shining Force-esque engine. It's ugly as fuck. I'm in the middle of making a Phantasy Star / Shining Force hybrid. (EDIT: That's the character's 'turn-based' moving area.)

Thank you.

My friend plays a Korg synth. I'll see if his is that model or not.

Where can I find this aforementioned quality? The majority of what I've seen come out in the past couple years since Worlds was released are games that use the engine but replaced the sprites. Sure, everyone's games now have 360-degree movement. But the love is all gone. To be quite frank, I think you're a jerk. All you've done in your tenure on these forums is harass me. I wouldn't be surprised if you took a cheap shot or two at me within this thread. Oh, I definitely remember ETCF. Loved the 'flame' effects on the ground and the motion blur you guys implemented. Rest assured, I've stolen the motion blur effect. Although it increase frame-rate a bit. Fucking Canadians. I like you. You're second to Ila on the cuteness scale. I have plenty of friends. Rael (my best friend), Midiman, Epon, Bonic, Taxman, Jamie Bailey, Doberman, that one black guy who doesn't post here anymore. I'd like to amend my above statement and add LH The Hedgehog to my friends list. Everyone copy and paste that (CTRL-C, CTRL-V) and print it out. If you do not own a printer go to your local library. Keep that posted up on your wall at your workspace (wherever you work on your fangames). We need people to be more creative on these boards. As alluded to earlier there are about 4-5 projects that RIGHT NOW are mirror images of each other. They just have different sprites, HUDS, etc. Do you know how many Sonic Advance-styled, Sonic Worlds' 'engined' games I've seen in the past couple of years? A million. I cannot even differentiate them at this point. Yet, I can still pin-point other creative games that were being produced years-prior. Tentril trying to be a cool kid. Rubber-glue my friend. Fucking adorable. - If all of you dislike me posting this thread year-in and year-out then there is a very simple solution: make me a fucking birthday thread.

This is the third year in a row that you guys have forgotten to make me a birthday thread. And after creating a ruckus year-in an year-out, I am now at a loss. 2010: http://www.sonicfangameshq.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6797 2009: http://www.sonicfangameshq.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6045 EDIT 1: There were 752 new threads from November 2009 to November 2010. There were 610 new threads from November 2010 to November 2011. And you guys wonder WHY this community is dying? This is a sinking ship. When's the last time someone completed an ENTIRE fan-game? One Girl Amy (Army)? You all complain how SFGHQ is riding into the sunset but then do nothing about it. I am passionate about what this community does but in this current incarnation WE ARE bleeding. This is a pathetic shell of what used to be a creative and kind empire. At this rate I'd like to see Smidge step-in and take Old Yeller out behind the woodshed. This isn't a young-vibrant community ready to explode anymore We've become a group of people who've held on too long. Happy 'fucking' Birthday. EDIT 2: Why the fuck did Kirs get a birthday thread? Is he some type of messiah I am unaware of? http://www.sonicfangameshq.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7354

Has anyone figured out who I am yet?

Played the demo yesterday. Walked away unimpressed. It's just not fun. Classic > Modern

Nothing bothers you, does it? Have an opinion. Being complacent is alienating.

Hey, I throw events and I need a professional looking flyer. I was wondering if anyone here can produce a respectable flyer advertising the show? Any graphic design artists looking for some quick cash? Message me or Post here.

This intrigues no one?

Well?

Are you serious bro? Me, a troll? Topics about soda are what I do: http://www.sonicfangameshq.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5347 I like your swag.