Hey Everyone!

[Sharlenwar]

I have been gone for a while. I needed to just clear my head, get out of everything, and take it easy. So, after a kickass cruise that our family went on, I felt re-energized and ideas began to flow back into my head. Here I am. Did I miss anything important? I have to catch up on some posts here to see what is happening around here.

Myself, I'm going to dive back into those MMO tutorials. I have my personal web server setup here at home, meaning I can work on a possible project here. I saw that Halls posted a PBBG contest, I'm considering doing that, but I am at a disadvantage, as I need to brush up on everything. I took a complete break from everything.

Anyways, it feels great to be back.

[dbest]

welcome back. I am also determined to make some time to create some games..

[hallsofvallhalla]

Welcome back! You have been missed. Cruise? Lucky dog!

[Sharlenwar]

Yeah, you see we are part of the Disney Vacation Club (Timeshare owners) and so we used our points to stay at the Animal Kingdom Lodge for a few nights, we did Downtown Disney and watched The Hobbit on release day. Embarked on a 3 night cruise to the Bahamas and Caribbean, on the Disney Dream. The Disney cruise experience was just spectacular. We are already planning our next cruise to be at least 7 nights.

Not to mention, I have found XAMPP to be in a lite version for USB drives. That means I should be able to do some development at work in a portable environment. So I'll be looking into what all I can put into the drive to be able to develop a game. In my life, unfortunately, time is a commodity that is very rare.

It is good to be back, and I'm going through all of your MMO videos again so I can get back up to speed.

[Jackolantern]

Welcome back! I highly suggest to still participate in the contest. Even if you feel rusty, there is nothing quite like a deadline to keep you busy and engaged. Even if you don't win, I am sure it will snap you back into top shape

[Luke111]

How is the Dream? I was on the Magic a few years back with my family; it was pretty fun (except the food was not what we expected).

-Luke

[Sharlenwar]

It was spectacular. The buffet style food they have is the same old for me, as anywhere with a buffet. Nice selection. They had food 24/7 that you could order through room service. The Aquaduck that is at the top of the boat is a fun little water ride. They had a ton of shows on the boat, we basically arrived, did our thing till our seated dinner at 5:45pm, then did shows, mini-golf, etc. The dinner was amazing, fine dining atmosphere. It was great sitting there and having someone fill your drinks, take your dirty dishes away, etc.

Our family gives it a 10/10 for our very first cruise experience.

@Jack: Yeah, I'm thinking of doing it. What I'll do is enter the contest, and use that as a way to fuel the game and get something out. I already have a basic idea that I'm fleshing out, so we will see. Not that there are very many entries.

[hallsofvallhalla]

yeah I hope we get some more entries. Maybe pass the word around. I will be placing my entry today.

[Sharlenwar]

Yeah, I'll see what entries are there and probably put mine in as well.

But Halls and Jack, continuing our conversation... I would definitely buy you guys a beer as well. Not to mention I can probably get you cheaper hotel rates here due to me currently working in that silly industry. On the up side, I do have a job opportunity that has revealed itself to me. It is about doubled what I currently make and would definitely be something that could be perfect for game making. It is a job where I'm out for 21 days, and off for 7 days. When I'm out for 21 days, there are places that have wifi, so I think I can get away with being on the computer in my time off. But time will tell, and today I call the company to see what I need to do to get on.

Anyways, it is good to see the important people are still around.