Essence Dx8 Public Test
Quick demo of the latest version of Essence.
THIS IS BY NO MEANS COMPLETE. IM JUST RELEASING IT COZ AYDAN IS A WHINY LITTLE WELSHMAN
I got bored programming in the GUI so it will be a while before release, but it's plodding along.
I wouldn't start making a game with this unless you're prepared to do a lot of coding yourself, including sorting out the map system which is a bit raped atm.
Or you can begin developing with this and just rip stuff from my proper release of essence.
:3
Main Features:
Dx8, obv.
Dynamic Sizes maps.
Awesomeness.
Download:
Here.
Forum thread:
Here.
Posted by: Robin on July 22, 2008 - 10:29:43 AM - EDT (0 comments)
Mantis
If you aren't aware of it, please read the announcement.
Get on Mantis and register.
http://mantis.onlinegamecore.com
Mantis is a bug reporting program so we can keep track of problems that we need to fix.
Posted by: GIAKEN on July 14, 2008 - 4:17:01 PM - EDT (1 comments)
Website and Recap
Let me start off by letting everyone know that our website is finally online with a great theme by Nex (Nex666). It will serve us well! Also, nifty forum integration was added by John. Very sexy. Now, let me recap the last few days, as many of you still may not be sure what is going on.
Many of you, in fact all of you, should know that both Elysium and Playerworlds have been dieing for quite some time. Community inactivity and general lackluster tones have plagued them both. After realizing this, John and I came up with a radical solution that would hopefully spark both communities into new life; we would merge them. The solution was a gamble, but it seemed to be the best option.
John, Giaken, and myself met and came up with a name, a name which wouldn't bring about the cliche of "ORPG" which has become a bit plain, but would describe the intent of our community. Online Game Core fit the bill. All of the projects we hoped to support were core instruments for designing online games, which could become ORPGs, but are not inherently at the start. The project began, and a domain was purchased.
After that, we began the transfer of users from both the Elysium and Playerworlds databases. This took awhile, but with Cruzn's help, John pulled it off. We deleted users who had no posts, as they are apparently inactive, and finally set up the boards here. Afterward, we announced ourselves to both communities.
It seemed to be going smoothly, but Joost, owner of elysiumsource.net, regretted his decision to give the domain to John, and demanded it back or he would sue. Though Joost did not have any case against him, John returned the domain, and agreed to "not support Elysium." It is the general concensus that Elysiu will surely die because of this, though it is only speculation.
As such, Elysium Diamond will be discontinued here, and it's replacement, Asphodel Source, which is to be closely related to Elysium, shall take its place, as long as Eyns which is still in production.
We also began talks with Robin, owner of Essence, to discuss it becoming part of the OGCore Family, and these discussions are still being had. The end of that road is uncertain as of now, but it is looking promising.
So in conclusion, OGCore is not a replacement for Playerworlds, Elysium, or anything else. It is a home for a family of related projects which all provide a core, whether it be closed or open source, to making online games. We hope that this new community can help itself grow and prosper, and help all of the software reach new heights and prosperity. Please help us, the administration, in making this dream possible. Welcome, to the online Game Core!
Posted by: James on July 07, 2008 - 4:22:24 AM - EDT (2 comments)
Notes on Elysium
Joost has been given ES.net.
Users with 0 posts should have been pruned, if your account has not been pruned, and you would like it to be deleted, please send me a PM or e-mail, and I would be happy to delete it for you.
We will offer limited support for ES and the current Eyns source will be released soon.
OGCore is not Elysium.
Posted by: John on July 05, 2008 - 6:18:48 PM - EDT (21 comments)
Forum Themes Galore!
I've added a TON of new themes and am currently working on super fun graphics type stuff. Below is a list of new themes installed:
- AicdTech
- AcidTech Red
- AcidTech Green
- AcidTech Purple
- CG_R
- Chronicles
- Dark Fantasy
- WoW Alliance
- WoW Horde
- Proglass Red
- Transparent
- WoW King
Please enjoy. Let me know of any errors.
Posted by: James on July 05, 2008 - 2:34:43 AM - EDT (19 comments)