My new graphic 'wrapper'

Presenting my new wrapper! well not engine really, more of like direct3d wrapper :( hehehe!. Anyway this 'wrapper' can do 2D and 3D and mix at the same time - gui 2D using orthographic projection. This is still a prototype, but the 2D side seems to be good enough to create a simple casual game. This is actually a code re-write from my previous game engine. Some of the codes will still be used and planning to recode most of the graphic part for shader aproach. Everything still goes into plan. Here are the pics... :D

2D (shooter demo)
3D (box on grid)

Things to do:

Lot of things happens to me this past few weeks... bad and good (most of it). Nothing's changed by the way, I still love what I do.

Here are some stuff that I need to get things done before I sleep...

1. Backup; I have 4 partitions on my 200gb drive and all of them has an average of only 500mb of disk space.
2. Directx SDK (August2007) Install; Yes, I will be re-writing my game codes again but this time I will use shader approach. Something that makes me occupied for a while :D
3. Check emails; Work stuff, my new boss(client) is damn workaholic! Also expecting an email from my consultancy job about my pending works (from my other boss ;D shhhh...).
4. Monitor my new PSU voltage rails; google.
5. Clean my room; why?
6. Check stuff that I can sell at tpipdpc.com.
6. Clean my guitars.
7. Hanap makakain. Hanap din mapatugtug.
8. Hanap pwede mapanood habang nag aayos ng kwarto / pwede TV nalang.
...antok na ako.

*slapped his face*

Ok, I'll better get started!

Mood Music: added

Maybe just to add music to my blog... just stop it if you want. Right now I'm defaulting it to 'auto play' on load.

Anyway I really like the song and I might change it anytime soon depends on my mood ;)

More than meets the eye

I have watch the Transformers movie for 2 times this week hehehe. All parts of the movie are great, fighting scenes, comedies, Megan Fox, Megan Fox, Megan Fox, the original voice of Optimus Prime, the models although they are in CG but it felt like real, music & effects sound.

At first why did they not use the original automobiles from the original cartoons, then while watching the movie I was like... oh ok. The only flow for me is in the movie they did not emphasize who really Starscream is and some noticable cut scenes in the cinema.

I'm not a big fan of Transformers cartoons really but I did get used to watch with my brother when I was still a kid. My bro is really a fanatic, he has (most i think) the collection of transformers toys from generation 1. The toys looks ugly now but they are priceless to most transformers collectors.

John Carmack's new game engine.

You might want to check this out...
http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=7649

http://www.destructoid.com/id-software-s-new-engine-premiered-at-apple-worldwide-developers-conference-32813.phtml

This is interesting but what kind of technology did he add to his engine that can bring 'wow' factor to the gamers? I've seen Crytek engine, Unreal Engine and thing is I'm afraid that the output will be the same... but the big question is do I need to upgrade my PC again? =)

I need more news from John so maybe I can get my motivation back to game development.

Cheers!

Phenomenal acoustic guitar sounding

If you never heard of Rodrigo y Gabriela's songs then i think you better watch some youtube videos of their live performances. They are extraordinary I never heard of that kind of music before which by the way has similar sound to flamenco but in modern way.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJG-OeCB-L8.
From start to 2:24 are my favorite parts.

I really love their music besides i'm on my way now to grab their cd includes 'Tamacun', 'Diablo Rogo' and 'Orion'... they are my favorites. I have their mp3 downloaded (sorry guys - can't help it) but my car only plays CD. I might buy their live DVD if there is.

Am I only one that has an impression like all mexicans are good in playing acoustic guitar? and Gabriela is HOT?

I would be happy if i can aquire like 1% or their skills. Maaan... never thought my acoustic guitar can be played this way.

Weeee... now my fingers starting to hurt :-(

Verifone Manila Summer Outing

Our outing was held yesterday (May 13) at the Ensenada Beach Resort, Puerto Galera. It was fun, good, not great... I'm expecting something which is not there and silly games waste my time! yet somehow fun.

Other great stuff i saw while at the boat goin back to the bus... at least 15 dolphins like goin to our opposite direction. I'm afraid that will be my first and last time.

Now I just got home already, bummed out as usual. My phone's battery is drained, tomorrow is election day... also stupid day (yeah, governmet here in philippines is like fiesta carnival - think about it) and today is mother's day!

Happy Mother's Day.

Getting busy...

I'm good, trying to get busy as possible.

Besides a friend of mine (whos been in gym for quite some time now) encouraged me to join him and sign up together for 3mo unlimited sessions promo at slimmers world so I did... yes it's a promo only for april. I already started, planned regularly and interestingly looking foreward to see what happen to me after a month. Y'know their stuff is too heavy? lol. I only have 2x15 dumbels and push-up bars at home and using them very often.

It's not planned all of the sudden, Ive been thinkin this over a year now. I just don't know how and where to start. It's all about health y'know and I kinda need it.

coding stuff:
I already have my multiplayer/network engine ready to be plugged at my game engine in no time!

video stuff:
Heroes rocks! can't wait to watch the episode 20 after work :D

games stuff:
Playing WOW together with my 2 adik friends.

work stuff:
Bored... I'm just waiting for the sign again if it's time ;-). Yeah, right now I'm blogging, see?

music stuff:
My mood is to listen alternative rock and akustiks music. Hmm... it's been a while since the last time i listen to dreamtheater and joe satriani songs.

guitar stuff:
I've been playing/singin "Hwag Nalang Kaya" and "Kung OK Lang Sayo" by True Faith. I already played the songs since HS but I tend to forgot chords.

missing stuff?
jaded...

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That's all, ciao!

Any BSG Fans?

Well I am! check out my new prototype 2D game engine "Battlestar Galactica". Most of the resource are not original but anyway this is just for fun not planning for commercial; only to my friends and anyone who wants too :-P

http://rapidshare.com/files/25125720/roogz_bsg_game_proto.mpg.html

I use Direct3d, OpenAL Ogg Vorbis and Lua for this game. Pure arcade game, currently implementing multiplayer support and my bro will be on game design and arts.

cheers!

Worst vacation

Could be... but i'm sure it's goin to be. Feel like all alone, bored and it sucks.

I will be leaving my pc for download and stay online on ym. Listen to music, guitar, eat and sleep for whole day. I'm not in a mood to code, surf or chat.

No clue yet? so am I, [Now playing: Splender - I Think God Can Explain]

Happy easter :-/