Counting Down to the End

    Okay so I know it seems like I'm only doing my flash game, but the truth is there are many other projects I need done...for school. However, don't worry I will continue modifying these projects before actually releasing them publicly on a larger scale. Like I mentioned before for my first flash game, I'm working on the actual coding and programming so it can run, after I finish and graduate I will keep all of the basic scenery and characters you have been seeing over these past few weeks, but will add more contrast to each level, and give them a personality all their own as well as adding more characters, levels and bring them to life to a level that is allowed for a flash game.

     Today, however, so I don't feel I'm repeating myself I just recently finished another project today. A project for a video editing class for another one of my professors. The project was to basically do a five minute video of anything of our choice. The original choice was a little parody of 8-mile, you know the movie starring Eminem. Due to time however, and scheduling I was unable to stick with that idea and had to flip the script. So I decided to keep it simple where I would be an obnoxious interviewer asking my friend who was to play a local rap star some question. We stuck with that but, changed it up a bit where we would have fun with it and instead just let it flow instead of following a particular script. Luckily my good friend Sal was willing to help and we managed to get more done then we need, so I would like to say thank you Sal, I owe you one. Anyways That's done and all I have to do is go to class tomorrow and cut it, mash it up, add some credits, an intro and maybe some other fancy effects here and there.

      Oh and by the way my site is almost done Just have to connect it to my email and set it up so I can host it on the net for you all to see as well as get some of my greatest work over the time at being at the College of Westchester and use on my portfolio page of my site, for your viewing pleasure. I'll report later with my latest news and progress on where I am with all of my work. Being it's my last semester at CW I would like to go out with a bang with these finals.

      
                                                                              -Andrew

Understanding Game Coding

So for the past few days I have done quite a lot of research in understanding action script. I realize there is a lot to this coding and functionality, and due to the deadline I have to meet, must simplify further my flash game. I find the movement will be simple action poses, and the coding will need to be set in a way so it can work properly. I have finished tracing and coloring action shots for my main character, I think however instead of making all character properly move I could keep the basic concept of movement without having all of the characters do striking poses jumping attacking, etc. I know what your thinking why am I doing this? Well since I have two weeks before my semester at the College of Westchester is over and so I can have something at panel review to show my professors that I can get the concept of action script. Don't worry though once everything is finished I will go back and not only fix the movement within the game but  take in all of the feedback my followers and friends on Facebook have given me. Trust me I do read all of your comments, even though I don't respond it's only because after I read them I immediately take notes and mark where I must utilize these pointers. I felt I had to rush due to the fact of certain circumstances dealing with school. Nothing bad or anything just issues I had. I feel though even with all of that I will focus deeply hard on this first flash game and modify for my fan's gaming needs. But I have mentioned before that this is just an alpha version the final version will be up though in a few weeks to a month, so check back often for future updates. However, my website will be up and running on schedule like I promised so I will also post information on future projects up there.


                                                                                    -Andrew

Beginnings of a Sequel

So I know its soon, but last night I got an idea for a new character. Since I already have so many for the first one, some of which i haven't shown yet due to the fact I'm only releasing the alpha version, the remaining mysterious, yet terrifying characters will be shown in the finished version of the game. No this character will be shown within the upcoming sequel, hoping that this first one will be a hit, and if not it is always good to say how things play out. although I know for a fact that the final version will be much better in graphics for a flash game as well as story and concept. Don't worry though I will not only be developing horror genre games, but in fact games of various different genres and characters for all ages. However I'm so proud of this character that for the next two weeks or so I will be asking people to think about their worst nightmares. That one specific nightmare they felt was so real that when they woke from it were sure it was real. I'll be posting a picture of the creature and when you look at the imaging I have presented I want you to really think about what a nightmare is and think about the above question. In doing so think about what nightmare this beast reminds you of and come up with a clever name based on that. So far I got a few ideas from people on Instagram and from my niece, which was clever if i do say so myself. However I would like more ideas and after two weeks will narrow it down and then when I finally decide on the one I like will announce it in the sequel just to build up the anticipation.

Here are the names I have gotten and from who:

nrkevin-The Fallen One

thedrawingideas-Goro

my niece-Wakaflow

kenedy-St. Salazar the Destroyer

I will be posting up more names as they come but these were the ones I got. Thank you to everyone that presented a name I loved them all and would like to hear more. So let's keep it coming with the clever names, much appreciated.

Rap Interview

So I am still working on Sub Conscious, all I have to do is the action script like I said before, but two hours ago I sketched up a storyboard for a short video project starring Goonie Barz. An upcoming rap star, who has graced me with his presence and agreed to help with the video project. I couldn't be more pleased, with the outcome, and basically I will give you a better description of what is to be expected. So the video will start off as an interview starring me playing as Lectric Studios reporter Deacon Wallis, I know a very random name but, it just came to me, so I went with it. Basically I will interview Goonie Barz asking him questions like a normal reporter would do, however here is the twist. As Goonie Barz will try to answer i will immediately interrupt him preventing him from answering any questions. After awhile he will get agitated with me and give me a beat down, don't worry it won't be a real one its all staged acting. When I come to my senses he will then drive off in his truck leaving me without a story, which in this case is basically the point behind this project. I wanted to go with a comedic feel to this project. It will most definitely be on my Facebook, WWW. Facebook.com/electroshockgames, so you can check that in about two weeks. Also I will post to my site which I am still hoping will be up since I do have a deadline and projects just piling up, however I am a trooper so everything should be up with no problems otherwise i will be letting you all know before hand.

Aciont Script-Sub Conscious

So I finally finished my final level for Sub Conscious for the Alpha version. It looks so basic, but I just want to test the performance, for now, since I have little experience in action script. The tracing of characters and adding colors to my sketches is easy, and adding details will be no problem at all I just mainly need to focus on the game actually functioning. Why you ask? Well since this is a portfolio piece for my exiting of my college, it was about time I experimented with this, since I'm mainly focusing on game design as well as other digital media projects. Anyway I posted a snap shot to my Facebook profile, where anyway will be able to see and provide any feed back if necessary.

www. Facebook.com/electroshockgames

Sub Conscious:The Gate Keeper Battle

Final level-Sub Conscious

So I finally finished my final level for the Sub Conscious Alpha version. I posted a sketch of what I wanted the level to look like on my Face book, Twitter and Tumblr. Obviously I will have links to those sites so you can check it out and see what you think. Feedback is welcomed, either later tonight or tomorrow I will be starting the action script, for those of you that does not know what that is it's basically the coding to allow the game to work, I feel to be honest that will be the most difficult thing to do since I have never tried this before without the proper programs, but that will not stop me from completing this project for you guys. Although I have been going through a decent amount of hectic stress with many other projects I'm working on, I feel this will be my greatest accomplishment to date. I'll be posting up snap shots of the games animating process and game play as well as actual visual of the movement so in case I need anything to correct you, the fans can tell me what I need done. The only thing left is importing the final character into Flash which should be no problem at all, but I'll do that with the finished product, just to build some of the suspense.

Sub Conscious Progress

So I just finished level 2, and later today I will be working on a mini 4th level just to show how the levels tie together. I will be working on it later on today once I get the sketch to diagram how I want the layout to look like. Then if I have time I'll start to get some action poses ready to be traced so I can have everything on stand by for when I need to start the action script. So far for the second level just to get a little in depth of the progress I have re created a city street scenery, although I'm on a time limit I had to be basic, so the buildings aren't as detailed as they should be, don't worry though this is just an alpha version, the final product will look far better. My main focus on this is just getting it to look decent and run like an actual flash game. Below is an image of my second level tell me what you guys think.