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Hello again, FOSS Gaming Community!
I don't know about anybody else, but I for one have old code lying around from projects that never quite came to fruition. For instance, I have, right now, sitting on this very hard drive, some code for a 2D platformer (highly optimized -- 400 enemies on screen at once back when my machine only ran at 400mhz), some code for a top-down 2D RPG engine based on the aforementioned platformer code, and finally some code for the beginnings of a 3D space strategy game (check out a brief video of it here).
Here's my question: Is there anywhere out there that serves as a searchable dump for old code? Mind you, I'm not talking about project management sites like SourceForge and its ilk, but rather a place I could drop of my old code without the expectation of anyone maintaining it, so that maybe someone in the future could come along and use it for their own nefarious purposes. In particular, this site would need be searchable, much like OGA is right now -- there's not much point in dumping my code somewhere if no one will ever find it anyway. There needs to be a way to disseminate it to interested parties.
So, is there a site out there that does this? If not, is this something that people would be interested in? Do you have old code that other people might be interested in? Would you be interested in my old code (or someone else's)? Please stop by and leave your comments. I'd really like to hear what people think about this.
Peace,
Bart
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I highly recommend checking out CODE:FREE Magazine, which is an online magazine that showcases art made with Free / Open Source software, such as Xara, Glips, Krita, K-3D, 3D Canvas, Gogh, Blender, and others. While it's not game-specific, it's a great way to see what kinds of art people are producing with Open Source software.
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We're getting a lot of new visitors today. If you like what you see, perhaps you can help give the community some direction. Why not leave a post on our forum and plug your game project (regardless of whether it's a mature, well-established project, just a twinkle in your eye, or anything in between). Tell us about it. Let us know what kind of art you're looking for. We'd love a chance to serve the community better. :)
Peace,
Bart
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Hey folks!
If you're reading this entry, why not take a minute or two to upload something to OGA? I'd like to expand our sound archive a bit, so why not contribute a sound? Here are a couple things you could do:
- If you have a mic, find a cool sound in the room with you and record it.
- For a quicker approach, head over to pdsounds, find something cool, and download it.
- Optionally, fire up a sound processing program like Audacity or Ardour and mess around with the sound until you have something even cooler.
When you're done, submit it to the site. If you're submitting someone else's work (or something based on someone else's work), please credit them appropriately.
Thanks!
Bart
P.S. If you're not feeling creatively inclined, you can also donate to OGA to help us commission more art. :)
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First, a quick postmortem. I clearly didn't give the Mini-contest enough time for the news to get around. People heard about it, but mostly after it had ended, which means we got very few entries. However, the entries we did get, while few in number, are quite good. All entries are judged for creativity, execution, and effort, on a scale of 1 to 5. Here they are:
Little Shrooms, by Blarumyrran
These are the oddest looking mushrooms I've ever seen. They almost look like miniature trees. A very cool and creative concept. The downside is that the colors look a little desaturated compared to the tileset they'll be included in. This isn't a serious complaint, and it should be easy to fix.
Creativity: 5
Execution: 4
Effort: 4
TOTAL: 13
Bush, by qubodup
A solid bush that fits in well with the color palette. I'm particularly fond of the shading, which is executed very well. On the downside, it lacks a shadow, although again this is a fairly small complaint.
Creativity: 3
Execution: 4
Effort: 5
TOTAL: 12
Bush with Berries, by qubodup
As above, but with berries. Honestlly, they're too big, and they don't feel like they're really part of the bush itself.
Creativity: 3
Execution: 3
Effort: 5
TOTAL: 11
FINAL RESULTS:
1. Little Shrooms, by Blarumyrran
2. Bush, by qubodup
3. Bush with Berries, by qubodup
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Greetings!
OpenGameArt.org is currently running another pixel art contest! This time, we're looking for small (32x32 or smaller) details that might be found in a nature setting, such as rocks, mushrooms, plants, flowers, vines, etc. The best entries will be added to the OGA Community Tileset (currently in progress).
The contest runs until 11:59 PM EST on September 1. Results will be announced 2 days later. You can read the complete rules here.
Peace,
Bart
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Greets!
I've been doing some more work on the OGA community tileset. As you can see, I'm quite serious about making it happen, but it would be nice if I could get some additional contributors other than just myself. If you're at all interested, stop by and leave a comment on our Community Projects forum.
Peace,
Bart
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Greets!
OGA has commissioned some more exclusive art, this time an overworld RPG tileset. For the moment, it includes only the basics -- grass, ocean, forest, cliffs, towns, and a castle. As the months pass, we'll be adding more onto it. For now, you can find it here:
http://opengameart.org/content/overworld-rpg-tileset
Here's a preview:
As always, if you have any comments or suggestions as to what to add to it, please let us know. We also would love to accept art submissions or donations toward expanding this tileset.
Thanks!
Bart
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We've set up a system here at OGA wherein users are awarded recognition for their accomplishments and contributions to the community. You can earn "Medals" by contributing art, posting on the forums, commenting on art, participating in contests, etc. These medals will show up on your user page and your forum posts. Accumulating medals may earn you small benefits, such as being able to bypass the approval process when posting art; however, access to all of the art on this site will always remain open to everyone.
You can read more about medals here.
Peace!
Bart
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I saw a submission today, and I thought it appropriate to draw special attention to it, as it's absolutely amazing. Ails submitted his archive of 420 (and growing) pixel art fantasy RPG icons. The small preview I've included here doesn't do it any justice. I recommend that you:
- Check out the submission, and
- Take a look at Ails' DeviantArt page, which has some really excellent art
Peace,
Bart
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