Re-purposing code is one of my strengths. As is the case, here is my current HTML5 piece of work. It’s really not much, but it’s a start. I’m attempting to make an isometric browser game. The sourceforge site can be found here: http://sourceforge.net/projects/mosim/. Ultimately, I want it to be a cross of Majesty and SimCity2000. That. Is. A. Long. Way. Off. If you want to learn some HTML5/JS or have an interest in making Isometric pixel art, this is the outlet for you. Next goal is using png images instead of drawing each rect. Then it will be mouse interactions. Then it will be “selecting” tiles. Then it will be scrolling. Then it will be scrolling a very large map using JSON and chunking. Then more things, but I figure that’s a good start. Here is the “tech” demo I have so far:
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MooCube v1.0
A few hours later and its done. I think that I have found a good stopping point release MooCube version 1.0.
Client Side-Features:
- It’s not the Word Press Default.
- Banner and Logo change color when you use the mouse-wheel over them.
- Banner and Logo colors can be changed using the color buttons.
- The Cube Button can be used to bring up the glass view panes. On them can be found recent posts, recent comments, search, RSS Feeds and Login.
- It has always been available, but now it is recommended to register as a user of the site. This will make it so you don’t have to put in your information every time you want to comment.
- Google Ads displays properly and with non-abrasive colors.
- Many new custom icons.
This is a test of the emergency Blockquote system. If this were a real blockquote it would be all quotey and say stuff about things.
Admin-Features:
- Built in Google AdSense Manager
- Custom color choices of header and logo
- All images references contain in CSS
- Well documented Code
- MooTools implementation
- Standards compliant fluid design
- IE7 and Firefox compatibility
- Widgetized Header, Footer and Sidebar
Known Issues:
- Transparent PNG does not always load properly resulting in a darker image. This resolves it self at random times. (Priority: none)
- Left glass panes are jumpy in IE. Probably due to float issues, but cause still uncertain. (Priority: very low)
Soon to be updated:
- Headers: Glass and Sidebar
- Allow multiple posts on the front page
- Ability to collapse posts
- 2-4 More custom icons
If you have any suggestions or questions, I am always open and interested in feedback. Likes, dislikes, loves, hates and neatos. As the designer and programmer, you can often get railroaded into a certain style. Taking a step back and listening to some constructive criticism can go a long way.
I’ve got some ideas already about the journey to v1.5, in addition to the updates I plan to do, but I think I will hold off on them for a bit. It’s been a pretty intense process so far. I’ve had to re-learn CSS, XHTML and PHP. On top of that I had to learn how to build templates for WordPress, utilize the MooTools library and I took the time to learn Dreamweaver.
The life of a programmer never stops, but look for regular posts to start up again soon.
MooCube v0.9
You may notice that things have changed a bit around here. The new template is nearing version 1.0 status. As is, Version 0.9 is stable enough to be implemented for testing purposes. Unfortunately I don’t have an easy way to set up a test server or test location. That means that I will have to test on the live WordPress installation. This is incredibly bad practice, but the only one available.
Some features that you may have noticed:
- Use your mousewheel on the banner image to change it’s hue.
- The buttons to the right of the content allow you to change the header image to certain preset colors.
- The Cube button”explodes” the glass display units.
- IE is likely extremely busted right now.
- The page, aside from the mootools include, is fairly light weight for what it does.
- The page is 99% fluid.
The list of things yet to do for v1.0:
- Perfect fonts and styles
- Perfect List styles and Blockquotes
- Adjust for the short comings of IE
- Figure out why comments are not being displayed
In the mean time you can help yourself out by getting Firefox, the only browser you should use.
Goodbye 2007
2007 is coming to a close tonight. We are one year closer to the end of the world. An event that some would say is not too far off if you follow the Mayan calendar or wear a tin foil hat. It was a pretty good year. It saw me learning lots about love. It saw me finish out my undergraduate education. It saw me spend lots of money and hold my only job to last longer than a year. It was in summation a wonderful year and a truly blessed year from a taoist point of view.
Justin’s gift arrived yesterday. It was a collection of all the posts for The Onus. The Onus was a comic that I had put out for about 6 months. I’ve always dreamed of resurrecting it and maybe this gift is just the nudge I needed. It is a truly awesome gift and I thank him very much.
My dad and I have a trip book to go to Ski Paradise this April. That means I have 3 months to get in the best shape of my life. It’s sad that this happens to coincide with all the folks who will make a resolution to lose weight. Luckily Any Time Fitness is open 24hrs. I’ll just have to go at slow times. Elizabeth has decided that she also wants to start working out. This mean that the two of us should be able to motivate each other. She already motivated me to go today. This will be our first trip to the gym and I hope it won’t be our last. I’m making a workout sheet to provide a means of immediate gratification. I’m hoping to turn it into a web application so that I can put it up on the site to provide another means of accountability.
Well it’s time to go get ready to celebrate the new year and say farewell to 2007. A toast to 2007! May 2008 be a continuation of a wonderful life and may it see me through to 2009. Be safe tonight everyone. A $100 cab is worth your life.
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