I keep forgetting to announce new versions so here is my recent build. I’m working on a complete rewrite of the code and will limit development on the v1.x code unless any serious bugs come up.
The update includes a fix for a problem when you try to start a new game while a game is currently running. You can auto-update to the recent version if you have the game installed or download the setup file below.
I posted the source to my game to SourceForge. I’m not currently in need of help but am letting others use the code if they want. Plus, I now have a better revision control and bug tracking system.
I recently switched my focus for Blitz from VB6 to VB2008. I’ve completely transitioned the graphics end of the code to the new language. I’m excited about the move. Next step is recoding the player turns to avoid excessive CPU polling like I was doing in the original code. Also, I need to ensure the update feature is working and permissions function like normal for the updater downloading.
I had a great time this year for my birthday. I took the day off from work and spent it at home with Jenn. Then that weekend I had friends over for some drinks and gaming. I finally got an Xbox 360. I’d like to get around to playing some of the games I bought but I’ve been preoccupied with the programming of Blitz.
Last night I contemplated a full re-write of the code into VB2008 until I noticed a major problem with the current code. I could go ahead and fix the issue while re-writing it into VB2008 although I’m not sure how well Ubuntu handles .Net applications. If I upgrade the language, it might cause more problems than I’m willing to deal with. I’ve tested the current code under Ubuntu 8 and it runs fine. There is a great incentive for me to re-write it for VB2008 in hopes of learning the language and avoiding problems with automatically upgrading the code with the VB upgrade utility.
This week I picked the last of the jalapenos for the season. This is my first time gardening and I learned a lot about container and organic gardening this year. I hope this Florida weather stays like it is throughout the winter months and that the plant will continue to produce. I’m working on some green bean plants inside and plan on picking up some broccoli and possibly onions to grow. I’m glad that one of the pepper plants I started inside has perked up and it growing well outside. One of the big problems with beginning gardeners is over-watering and I was not an exception. The plant ended up getting edema and was close to death.