[Audyssey] Raceway with python or java

2008-01-07 Thread John Bannick
Thomas, The biggest problem with J2ME is that every mobile device requires a different U I layout. If you think that coding HTML or Javascript for different browsers is a nightmare, try J2ME. Also, the mobile device / telecommunications companies take a big cut of what they permit you to

Re: [Audyssey] Raceway with python or java

2008-01-07 Thread Claudio Zeni
Hello John! You can download the game to the pc and copy it to your fone wia bluetot or usb. Then your telecomunication-provider can not gife you a price for the download. Regards, Claudio. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL

Re: [Audyssey] Sryth: demonscourge part 3

2008-01-07 Thread Greg
Hello, If I remember correctly all you have to do is go back to the beginning to recover your sp. Hope this is correct Greg - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 11:36 PM Subject: [Audyssey] Sryth: demonscourge part 3 Hi

Re: [Audyssey] programming games

2008-01-07 Thread Bryan Mckinnish
Hi everyone. Remember when I told you I chose python? That's still an option, but I also wonder about java. That's a new option I thought of. Is java easy to learn as well? Does java have the formatting specification stuff? That's the only thing that's keeping me from exploring python more. I'm

Re: [Audyssey] Raceway with python or java

2008-01-07 Thread Thomas Ward
Hi John, Yeah, I have heard some horror stories about J2ME too from friends who graduated from college, and are writing stuff for cell phones. By and large though cell phone stuff might be popular in the sighted world but there is still a limited market in the blind market anyway. With the

Re: [Audyssey] Raceway with python or java

2008-01-07 Thread Thomas Ward
Hi Claudio, True if you have a blue tooth connection or USB transfer to your cell phone that might solve the problem with downloads, but that still doesn't address the different UI layouts for each brand of mobile and the apparent problem there isn't 3D audio support for audio. Claudio Zeni

Re: [Audyssey] Sryth: demonscourge part 3

2008-01-07 Thread Ron Schamerhorn
Hi There is also an alcove on the east passage where you can find an injured ghost and I recall your hp will be restored there. I believe there are 4 ghosts in the maze. HTH - Original Message - From: Greg [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent:

[Audyssey] Treat for text gamers!

2008-01-07 Thread ari
Hi guys, First, before I talk about the games, because this is where I found them, do you guys still remember the Artic notetakers? Was it ever true that you could put games onto them, why I'm also asking is because one of my friends might be using a BrailleDesk that the uni lends out next

Re: [Audyssey] programming games

2008-01-07 Thread Cara Quinn
Java doesn't have the formatting spec like Python, and is more like the C languages in it's syntax, which I personally prefer... Smiles, Cara :) On Jan 7, 2008, at 7:41 AM, Bryan Mckinnish wrote: Hi everyone. Remember when I told you I chose python? That's still an option, but I

Re: [Audyssey] Sryth: demonscourge part 3

2008-01-07 Thread Bryan
There are four small alcoves with things you'll need for each ghost. It's sort of like an old Arcade game from the 70's and 80's. Time is an illusion, lunchtime doubly so. - Original Message - From: Shadow Dragon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent:

Re: [Audyssey] programming games

2008-01-07 Thread Thomas Ward
Hi Bryan, Yes, I think Java is pretty easy to learn. It looks like C++, but is much much easier than C++ to program games with. One of Java's huge features is the Java runtime, JRE, has allot of classes which allows for rapid development and design of programs. For example In only 10 lines of

Re: [Audyssey] Sryth: demonscourge part 3

2008-01-07 Thread Shadow Dragon
You're thinking runeskin's maze with the alcoves. There are 4 ghosts yes, but be careful about engaging them. - Original Message - From: Ron Schamerhorn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 9:11 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Sryth:

Re: [Audyssey] Where can I buy the Code Factory games?

2008-01-07 Thread Thomas Ward
Hi Yohandy, I don't know either. It was a shock to me. I remember reporting them to 7128 for review in their marketing research, and soon after I did Code Factory pulled all the games off their web site with no explanation of where they went and why they were pulled. Yohandy wrote: Hmm

Re: [Audyssey] Where can I buy the Code Factory games?

2008-01-07 Thread Darren Harris
Yes it seems as though they want to totally pull away from gaming altogether now. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thomas Ward Sent: 07 January 2008 17:01 To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Where can I buy the Code Factory

Re: [Audyssey] programming games

2008-01-07 Thread Bryan Mckinnish
Hi Tom. Thanks for that. Where can I find the java sdk and the filess that teach java? I might give that a go. What about sounds, keyboard input and that stuff? Thanks. Bryan Mckinnish --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL

Re: [Audyssey] Treat for text gamers!

2008-01-07 Thread dark
Hi. I've never even heard of an artic note taker before, much less used one, and thus have no idea about any of the games you mention or those available on this site. If they are text games, can you play them on a normal windows Pc, - either by running the files directly, or with some sort

Re: [Audyssey] programming games

2008-01-07 Thread Thomas Ward
Hi Cara, Agreed. I rather like languages that uses the C-Style syntax since it is the most universally supported syntax across platforms and languages. Actually, that was a factor in why I picked Java over Python for Raceway. Raceway and Montezuma's Return are written in C# and I needed a

Re: [Audyssey] programming games

2008-01-07 Thread Thomas Ward
Hi Bryan, You can get all the Java command line development kits from: http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp As for documentation, input, keyboarding, sounds, etc I will write you off list as we are probably getting off topic with this thread. Bryan Mckinnish wrote: Hi Tom. Thanks for

[Audyssey] I need help installing games on vista

2008-01-07 Thread Jake
Where do I install audio games in Vista? I tried ProgramData but that didn't work registered esp pinball classic but it crashed after the logo with invalid procedure or argument or something like that. Is there a certain folder I need to install these games to? I have all the esp pinball

Re: [Audyssey] programming games

2008-01-07 Thread Jessi and Minnow Newton
Hi, I am interested in learning how to program games in Java. Could someone email me off list and tell me the best way to configure java to work with Jaws? According to ME, Minnow the Fish Dog, There's nothing like, Sun, Sand, Surf and Socializing! --- Gamers mailing list __

Re: [Audyssey] I need help installing games on vista

2008-01-07 Thread Thomas Ward
Hi Jake, Several of the Draconis games have been fixed to be fully Vista compliant. So they can be installed to the usual location. For any game that hasn't been fixed to be Vista compliant the procedure is to be installed to c:\users\your user name\Games\Name Of Game. For example, my login

Re: [Audyssey] I need help installing games on vista

2008-01-07 Thread Draconis Entertainment
ESP Pinball Classic has already been converted to Vista. You should be able to install it normally. You will need administrative rights to perform the installation. Visit our web site to download the latest version of the game at www.DracoEnt.com Draconis Entertainment [EMAIL

Re: [Audyssey] a question about programming,

2008-01-07 Thread Thomas Ward
Hello Leonard, Well, it really all depends on what kind of stuff you want to program, and what operating system or systems you wish to support. Write me off list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] and we can discuss programming options off list. Programming is technically off topic for this list but the

Re: [Audyssey] from nicol. sarah impressions

2008-01-07 Thread Raul A. Gallegos
What I did was create a folder called Local Programs in my user home folder area. For example, my username is Raul So, my home directory is c:\Users\Raul. So, the local programs is as follows c:\Users\Raul\Local Programs and that is where I install non-Vista games like those which use the GMA

Re: [Audyssey] I need help installing games on vista

2008-01-07 Thread Jake
Wow, the new versions of the games work great. Now I've gotta make another new cd though but I'm happy. Thanks for the help. - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 1:40 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [Audyssey] Treat for text gamers!

2008-01-07 Thread ari
Hi Dark, The games are dos games, so they definitely work with a PC, but sometimes JAWS doesn't read the games when running dos games under windows, I still have to try them, you can if you want, but I seem to remember JAWS working with NOVA, don't know about the others. The Artic notetakers

Re: [Audyssey] Treat for text gamers!

2008-01-07 Thread Raul A. Gallegos
The Artic synthesizer and screen reader was the very first one on the PC I learned in 1990. The first set of games I played in DOS were the Infocom games like Zork and Leather Godesses. Man, those were the days. Soon after learning Artic Business Vision which was the DOS screen reader, I

Re: [Audyssey] I need help installing games on vista

2008-01-07 Thread Raul A. Gallegos
For the Draconis Entertainment games, they will now install and work fine under Vista without you having to change anything. For other games which are not Vista ready, create a local programs folder in your home directory which is usually c:\users\your-user-name. Install the games there and

[Audyssey] Looking for a Sarah game buyer

2008-01-07 Thread Phil Vlasak
Hi Folks, A person named Angelique from France just ordered the Sarah game but gave a wrong email address. As it is late in France right now I would rather not call her. If she is on this list please give me your correct email address. If any one knows of an Angelique from France or her

[Audyssey] USA Games Important Announcements.

2008-01-07 Thread Thomas Ward
Hello listers, This is an important notice to all USA Games customers that I am currently going to be moving the web site and mail servers to a new web hosting company this week. As a result the web site is going to be taken down for a couple of days as I get everything moved, and there will

Re: [Audyssey] Homer on a Harley record

2008-01-07 Thread Dakotah Rickard
Wow. I've only managed 14. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Kitchen Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 21:31 To: Audyssey Subject: [Audyssey] Homer on a Harley record Darn momentary loss of concentration. Oh well, guess I'll go and have

Re: [Audyssey] I need help installing games on vista

2008-01-07 Thread Leonard de Ruijter
Hey All, ABout this question, i tried it and it works properly under vista, although i registered vb7/8vb.dll manually before the installation for some other games - leonard, --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can

Re: [Audyssey] Treat for text gamers!

2008-01-07 Thread Lisa hayes
Yep artic was the first learned as well and titanic was the first gamei ever played. Then I went to infocom and wishbring and so on. Talking about infocom does anyone have any info on a mind for ever voyaging? what I want is maybe a spoiler for it, thanks. Lisa Hayes skype name, lisa12257

[Audyssey] sapi5 problem

2008-01-07 Thread Jake
I installed jim kitchens game menu and life before and it didn't work but now I think it does except now narrator gives me an error about my voices not being in the right language and doesn't work as well as it used to and when I choose sapi5 with jaws the sound quality is bad where before it

Re: [Audyssey] Treat for text gamers!

2008-01-07 Thread dark
Thanks, that makes sense. I'm not sure about running dos aplications in xp. I've tried a couple of games like fallthrough and annacrion, but they ran incredibly slowly and had problems crashing. The only time I've ever got Dos applications to work properly in windows is when they've come with

[Audyssey] Test

2008-01-07 Thread Ron Schamerhorn
Sorry gang I normally don't like doing these. Ron --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All

Re: [Audyssey] speak and spell and speak and math.

2008-01-07 Thread Ken the Crazy
The one I had actually had buttons you pushed--not the flat panel like Speak and math. Ken Downey President DreamTechInteractive! And, Coming soon, Blind Comfort! The pleasant way to get a massage--no staring, just caring. - Original Message - From: Mich [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers

Re: [Audyssey] guitar hero or guitar zero

2008-01-07 Thread Ken the Crazy
Tried for over an hour with a song I know and couldn't play at all. Ken Downey President DreamTechInteractive! And, Coming soon, Blind Comfort! The pleasant way to get a massage--no staring, just caring. - Original Message - From: Shadow Dragon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion

Re: [Audyssey] Treat for text gamers!

2008-01-07 Thread ari
Hi Raul, Do you play the games using Window Eyes reading in DOS? Also, does Artic still exist, do you know? Thanks Ari --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at

Re: [Audyssey] guitar hero or guitar zero

2008-01-07 Thread Che
Yeah, if you are referring to knowing how to play a song on a real guitar, it doesn't relate in guitar hero at all. you will definately need sighted assistance or a lot of patience to learn the patterns to the songs, and even with help, the solos for me at least are basically impossible.

Re: [Audyssey] guitar hero or guitar zero

2008-01-07 Thread Brandon Armstrong
that's the truth, grin i tried playing the song black magic woman, and man oh man i messed it up quite badly lol. Brandon - Original Message - From: Che [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ken the Crazy [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008