Sunday, August 27, 2006
Creature Creation
In my last post I mentioned that I had a version of Legend of the Green Dragon up and running. I've been tweaking it and installing various modules in between searches for affordable cars, and one thing I've found I can do is add my own monsters.
And that's where you come in. I want to add a lot of things that are strange, original, or downright funny, but I need ideas. The information I need for each creature is as follows:
Creature Name
Weapon
Death Message
Level (1-18, the larger the number, the more powerful it is.)
Here's an example of one of the ones that came with the game:
CN: Cherubically Charming Child
W: Curious Questions
DM: You think it was the alliteration that did him in.
L: 1
I'd like to offer something in return for the good ideas, so ... umm ...
How about this - I have a module installed that lets me give out "Donation Points" that can be used to purchase special items like extra turns, vampire's teeth (those turn you into a vampire), etc. It was set up for people who use PayPal to donate money, but I can award points for anything I want.
So if you have an account in the game, I'll give you 10 Donation Points for every creature you suggest that I end up using. If you don't have and account and don't want one ... well, I'll still be happy to take your suggestions.
Saturday, August 26, 2006
LORD, er, I mean LOTGD
Some of you may remember Legend of the Red Dragon (LORD), an amusing BBS game from way back that was released as shareware.
Well, there's a web based version called Legend of the Green Dragon that's been put under a Creative Commons License.
Aaaand since I now have access to a server that gives me unlimited MySQL support, I installed it.
Ah, fine nostalgic gaming experience.
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
RIP
Just when I thought my car troubles were at an end, it died on me.
And I don't mean it went quietly in it's sleep, either. No, this was a death that involved smoke, strange noises, flashing lights, and brownish blood spread out over the asphalt.
That brown fluid was, among other places, in the oil pan.
Remember, I had the head gasket replaced in June to the tune of over $1400. I couldn't afford that much then, and I can afford it even less, now.
If this keeps up I might just go emo.
Or goth.
Hm...
"Life is pain."
Nah, doesn't work for me.
I'll just go and blow some things up now. Violent video games for the win.
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Kitten caught on film
My goodness this li'l guy (or gal) is cute! Not the best audio, but who cares?Sunday, August 20, 2006
Roach controlled robot
This is neat, but I don't feel like driving to New York City to get my own giant roaches and try it out.Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Minatures game for the cheap
Swiped from Sparksol:Toymallet 40ยข
It's like Warhammer 40k ... only not.
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Linkity Linkety
After a week away from a DSL connection, I'm slowly catching up with all of the links I normally check. Here are just the highlights, narowed down from a list of @200 blog posts. I still have more to look at, dangit.
Escher's "Relativity" in LEGO®
Macro Atachment for pocket digital camera
How to Build a Panoramic Tripod Head for $10
Super Cheap DIY Camera Wrist Strap
Make Video Podcast: Weekend Projects - Make a Pinhole Camera and Darkroom ( Instructions)
Make Podcast: Weekend Projects - Picnic Geometry ( Instructions)
DIY Cardboard sets for Playmobile
Mathematically optimum way of shoe lacing
Silk Painting Direct Method Tutorial
DIY - Build a Glider from a Fastfood Container
