Rewriting a portion of the Simfiles section
Well, with my tinkering it looks like I have caused a problem with the uploads in the simfile section. We are in the process of rewriting the upload code to accept PNG files as well as JPG and will also fix the upload. Until then (just a day or 2) enjoy what is already up and we will be weeding out the files not worthy or corrupt.
Cheers,
Synthlight
FFR League Registration
Well… After a few weeks of procrastinating… I have finalfly took the time to make up the registration forms and the randomized picking.
http://ld42.tmb.org/ffrleague/register.php <------- registration page
All I need from you now is your email address, username, and level, just guess on that part. I will then go though all the submissions (after a few days) and seperate everyone into 3 categories, then my script (which took forever to write) will randomly select your matches. Rules are still being finalized and will be released shortly.
I encourage everyone to sign up, regardless of ability, I hope we can continue this in the future 
~LD
R2? What is that?
Before I go any further I have to explain a few things about FFR. We are at a
point now where the original engine is about as far as we want to develop it.
There are limitations that we just cannot get around with the current structure.
We will soon be trying to wrap up the new R2 engine and will incorporate that
into the FFR main engine as levels with "R2" mode. Both the old levels and new
levels will be playable. The new levels made with R2 in mind will have a special
look (maybe a color change) and will then seemless integrate (crossing fingers)
with the high score system and the rest of FFR. This engine is pure code which
makes it tiny and efficient. I have included a non-interactive sample of the R2
engine with no interface, no music and no interactivity.. That will come with time. What you see in the lower right window is not a mock up, it is the actual code in action. All code is 100% original and copyright Synthetic Light Studios 2004 (Thats
me!). So enjoy the little teaser and I will post more as we progress. Btw, this isn’t the revolutionary feature I talked about last week.
Total Size of engine: 8.9kb
Total size of arrow graphics: 2.4kb
Fully 100% DWI compatible without conversion
BPM changes Supported
1x 2x etc Speed Modifiers. Arrow speed depends on BPM of DWI
Accuracy down to the Millisecond (1/1000th of a second instead of Frames
will make this version extremely accurate)
Final version will stay in sync perfectly due to millesecond timing
Possible to play your DWI/MP3 locally within the browser. (not 100% finished
yet)
And many many many other features. This Alpha is from months ago.
Added modifiers for DWI Format:
* = Stop an arrow and then restart on next *
# = Fade arrows out as they scroll up
! = Freeze arrows (already in DWI)
@ = Pulse the arrows visibility during movement
$ = Rotate arrows during scroll up
Format allows for DWI effects to be added in as need
demands or as programmers get creative
Estimated Release Date: ? To Be Announced…
*EDIT SYNTHLIGHT* Before I forget. I would like to credit Bprc for his work on the R2 engine last year. He definately played a huge roll in development and hopefully we haven’t seen the last of him.
*EDIT SYNTHLIGHT* For those of you who missed the flash sneak peak, sorry. It shall return in the future.
Sneak Speak
If all goes right, I will have a little sneak peak at something for you here today sometime. It is nothing incredible but you guys might find it interesting. Should be posted before 5pm CST
Cheers,
Synthlight
First Music CD on FFR For Sale.. SGX to be Shipped to Your Door for $10! :)
Music@FFR Note: This CD will be produced and shipped exclusively by
FlashFlashRevolution.com. The CD and associated artwork are 100% complete. We
are awaiting our duplication and printing machine to arrive. The CD’s will be
duplicated on "true-silver" CD’s and graphics printed directly on the CD (no
cheapo stick on labels) All CD purchases will begin shipping on March 14th and
will take approximately 3-4 days to arrive. The shipping is INCLUDED
with the price of the CD to residents in the US. Proving that once again we are
on the side of the artist and not greed. Thank you in advance to the people who
help support our artists and the wonderful game we call FlashFlashRevolution.
You can purchase the CD now by CLICKING HERE. Below is a description of tracks as described by SuperGreenX himself.
Synesthetic is the culmination of a little over a year’s worth of music writing for me. I always try to write in a variety of different electronic styles and to convey a variety of different feelings with my music. I hope that listening through the album is a fun ride for everyone! Thanks to all those who listen. If you want more info or more music, check out
www.supergreenx.com.
1)
Tell Me a Story - Melody, beats, awesome bass synth, great atmosphere. One of my best. If someone asks, “What does SGX sound like?” point them to this song. Heavily inspired from the group Hybrid.
2)
Activity Unbroken - Good, driving, techno with a hot lead synth and sweet sounds. You might recognize the loop played in the FFR menus; it’s from this song.
3)
Halcyon - Nice, chill, ambient groove. It’s quite short, but sweet.
4)
Burnout* - Oldie but goodie. Fast, intense, agressive, energetic hard trance.
5)
Adjusting to Reality - Atmospheric, dark, slow groove in 5/4 time. Features a bunch of strings and interesting synth textures. This is one of my personal favorites.
6)
Soul Shift* - This is a chill song with a calm trance beat, dreamy delayed piano, and nice pads. Relaxing and nice. It’s pretty old, but the FFR fans have been requesting it, so it’s on the album.
7)
Contradistinction - This piece is crazy! Starts out with some nice orchestral chords and then some chill beats. Very atmostpheric. Then, halfway through the song speed on everything is doubled and a phat bassline busts out. Two different interpretations of one theme. Check it out. It’s chill, atmospheric, orchestral, agressive, hard, and energetic all in one track!
When I Close My Eyes* - Ambient soundscape created entirely from heavily edited bits and pieces from most of the songs on this album.
9)
Unsteady Unsure – Orchestral melodies, effected drums, and some weird synth textures combine for a somewhat experimental song.
10)
Multiple Worlds - Song I did for a (weird) class project. The assignment was to create a representation of multiple worlds theory through some sort of art. So, I began with a really simple piano and string intro, built three different songs off of that and then brought them back all at once at the end. It combines a lot of different styles. Its got some happy hardcore-ish stuff, some groove, some orchestral.
11)
Thinking Different - Hot beat, cool pads, interesting stuff. Somewhat unorthodox sounds in this one. Check it out. It’s jammin’.
12)
soulsight - Somewhat a sequel or “sister song” to Soul Shift. You’ll notice some dreamy delayed piano and pads somewhat like Soul Shift. Cool atmospheric sounds and ambience with nice, legato string melody.
13)
Synesthetic (featuring Russ Anderson) - This is a big, energetic, melodic trance tune with a tight breakbeat section in the middle. My friend Russ Anderson agreed to do a little scratching on the track which spices things up considerably.
14)
Saved* - A bonus track for those who bought the CD. This is a cut down version of my ICO remix “Save Me” with all of the material from the song in the game cut out. Everything you hear in this is original material by me.
* – Exclusively on Synesthetic.
Total time: 68:18
Several tracks have smooth transitions between eachother. Hope that sounds cool!
Enjoy!
-SuperGreenX
Danny Adler
ALL TRACKS COPYRIGHT DANIEL ADLER 2004
The Simfiles
We are currently working on the simfile section and will be adding features to it all week long. Please excuse any strangeness that you may see during this time.
Everyone should be able to upload their simfiles if you have some that you think are worthy. Uploads will be checked for quality by the admins.
Cheers,
Synthlight
In search of a new look
Please excuse the change of themes tonight. I will be playing with the look a bit. Comments are welcome. Will probably change it back in the morning.
I will put up a poll for voting on this new theme.
Cheers,
Synthlight
*EDIT* I Have switched back to the old look this morning.
Simply File Those Thoughts Away
FFR has been a long time supporter of the DDR community (obviously) and as of late we have been bombarded with requests to open a simfile database where users could upload/download non-ffr simfiles. I personally have worked my butt off the last 5 days to put this section together with the advice of Arch0wl, Aperson, Mwerp, Jello, Reach and a few others. I think you will find the results are nothing less than pleasing.
This simfile database is intended for DWI/Stepmania files and NOT for FFR files. All FFR submissions will still need to be submitted through the forums in the audio submission forum. The simfile database on the other hand will let you upload a thumbnail, zipfile and all important simfile information into the database. Please keep all simfiles below 5mb. Anything larger will be rejected. You are responsible for everything you upload, uploading of anything illegal will result in an immediate IP ban and file removal.
For an evolving set of rules.. Please go here –> http://www.flashflashrevolution.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=8567&highlight=simfile
You can find the simfile section here –> http://www.flashflashrevolution.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=zMP3ree&file=index&cat=16
More to come soon on this including a full list of simfile database moderators etc. Thanks again to all the people who insisted we do this. I think it will be worth the hard work. I will post more about this new section tomorrow when I have had some sleep. Long live the DDR/FFR community!
Cheers,
Synthlight
Kibbles and Bits
2 things to announce tonight. None of which have to do with my previous announcement.
1) Arch0wl will be on the FFR Radio tonight (hi-bandwidth only) playing IIDX 10th style songs for atleast an hour. He may even chat a bit or take requests. Join the chat room “FFR” on AIM (invite yourself) if you want to hang out while he is DJ’ing tonight.
2) I will probably make a more official notice but GameFaqs.com is putting up a contest for most popular game of all time. One of the categories is “online only/web” and I will do everything short of giving out my development secrets if you guys would wonder on over there an vote for FFR. If we can get just an 1/8th of our 233,000+ members to vote, we will be in good shape.
The URL is http://cgi.gamefaqs.com/contest/contest_spr04_nom.asp
And then for System choose: Online-Only/Web
For Game Title: Flash Flash Revolution
Thanks for the votes!! Enjoy the show tonight.
Cheers,
Synthlight
