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Calculator Community => Other Calc-Related Projects and Ideas => TI Z80 => Topic started by: CalebHansberry on October 21, 2013, 10:11:46 pm

Title: Plot+ CalebHansberry's Contest Entry
Post by: CalebHansberry on October 21, 2013, 10:11:46 pm
I decided to enter your contest (I am a Cemetechian); Runer said it would be alright.  Also, I can only hope that this topic is in the right place.

My entry, which is in TI-Basic, is pretty much unnamed, for it is of an abstract theme, but is, at least for now, named Plot+, pronounced "Plot Cross".  I believe it to be a sub-par name, but it sort of beat the other ideas, Pixel, Firefly, or Starlight. o.O

In it you are a box, navigating from the right side of the screen to the left, through a lot of plot crosses.  The thing is, it places a plot cross in the direction that you move, making movement very difficult.  You advance through potentially infinite levels (though practically one cannot get past 8 ), each one having more plot crosses on it than the last!  And you are given a certain number of bombs, which destroy all the plot crosses surrounding you, to assist you somewhat.  As far as I know, the idea is original, and without making any claim to have all knowledge, I hope you fellows shall concur.

Here is a screenshot:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3oYpTqJQ59E/UmXeTBMVO1I/AAAAAAAAAlc/Lpzf0eBVXaE/s192/screen.jpg)
Title: Re: Plot+ CalebHansberry's Contest Entry
Post by: XiiDraco on October 21, 2013, 10:53:28 pm
Sounds fun! Can't wait :D.
Title: Re: Plot+ CalebHansberry's Contest Entry
Post by: TIfanx1999 on October 22, 2013, 12:02:57 am
Hello Caleb. I've seen you around here and there. The wooden calc you made and posted on Cemetech looked fantastic! :D Anyhow, you are certainly welcome to enter, and I'm really glad to see another BASIC entry. :)
Title: Re: Plot+ CalebHansberry's Contest Entry
Post by: Sorunome on October 22, 2013, 06:04:05 am
Sounds like a pretty neat idea! :D
Title: Re: Plot+ CalebHansberry's Contest Entry
Post by: Streetwalrus on October 22, 2013, 11:42:08 am
Yeah it sounds really cool. I should work on my contest entry but I'm too lazy. x.x
Title: Re: Plot+ CalebHansberry's Contest Entry
Post by: ClrDraw on October 22, 2013, 11:51:35 am
Cool  :)
You made a wooded calc!?!?
Title: Re: Plot+ CalebHansberry's Contest Entry
Post by: Streetwalrus on October 22, 2013, 12:01:37 pm
He made a wooden replica of a TI 83+, non functional but very nice looking.
Title: Re: Re: Plot+ CalebHansberry's Contest Entry
Post by: DJ Omnimaga on October 22, 2013, 02:47:29 pm
Yeah I remember seeing the wooden calc a while ago and was amazed, and also I'm glad to see you enter the contest with a nice project. Good luck :)
Title: Re: Plot+ CalebHansberry's Contest Entry
Post by: CalebHansberry on October 22, 2013, 07:21:54 pm
He made a wooden replica of a TI 83+, non functional but very nice looking.

Thank you all for the positive comments. :)  I am actually making a functional (TI-82) model that is mostly complete!  You can see it at http://www.cemetech.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9193&start=20&sid=49a490ab1e0deae5dac8147d9b6b14a8 ; I encourage you to post about it there, though when it is finished I'll post a dedicated topic.
Title: Re: Plot+ CalebHansberry's Contest Entry
Post by: XiiDraco on October 22, 2013, 08:37:54 pm
Wow that's just beautiful.
Title: Re: Plot+ CalebHansberry's Contest Entry
Post by: DJ Omnimaga on October 22, 2013, 09:51:21 pm
I would really love to see a TI calc with a wooden case/shell in action. :)

Just make sure to keep such calc protected from elements. For example, when coming back home if there's a massive downpour and your backpack or pants gets soaked.
Title: Re: Plot+ CalebHansberry's Contest Entry
Post by: Sorunome on October 23, 2013, 08:06:27 am
Yeah it sounds really cool. I should work on my contest entry but I'm too lazy. x.x
why does this sound so familiar?/me glares at himself
He made a wooden replica of a TI 83+, non functional but very nice looking.

Thank you all for the positive comments. :)  I am actually making a functional (TI-82) model that is mostly complete!  You can see it at http://www.cemetech.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9193&start=20&sid=49a490ab1e0deae5dac8147d9b6b14a8 ; I encourage you to post about it there, though when it is finished I'll post a dedicated topic.
wha, that is looking pretty awesome!
Title: Re: Plot+ CalebHansberry's Contest Entry
Post by: XiiDraco on October 23, 2013, 07:40:25 pm
Lets go, Sorunome! Lets go!
Title: Re: Plot+ CalebHansberry's Contest Entry
Post by: CalebHansberry on November 05, 2013, 12:49:28 am
Alright so, I'm asking an admin, is everything in place and as it should be with my program?  Is there anything else I need to do or anything?
Title: Re: Plot+ CalebHansberry's Contest Entry
Post by: DJ Omnimaga on November 05, 2013, 02:48:24 am
I'm unsure if I am allowed to help since I am not admin, but make sure that every rule are followed on the contest news page. For example, don't forget to send a copy of your code that is commented with the game.
Title: Re: Plot+ CalebHansberry's Contest Entry
Post by: CalebHansberry on November 05, 2013, 04:11:41 pm
That was bad, DJ.  You keep complaining about peple thinking you are an admin, but replying to my post, which was directed at an admin, is propagating that trend; the idea that you work as an admin!
Title: Re: Plot+ CalebHansberry's Contest Entry
Post by: Geekboy1011 on November 05, 2013, 04:13:45 pm
Caleb even if there was anything wrong with your game you have already submitted it which means you can no longer make any edits but I did give it the once over and nothing jumped out at me! Best of luck!!!!
Title: Re: Plot+ CalebHansberry's Contest Entry
Post by: DJ Omnimaga on December 11, 2013, 12:33:59 am
Nice little game by the way :). Although it is a bit simple, it works well, since I still enjoyed it and the concept is pretty interesting. :)
Title: Re: Plot+ CalebHansberry's Contest Entry
Post by: CalebHansberry on December 12, 2013, 06:51:42 pm
Thank you. Yeah, I was trying to avoid overcomplication, and what might be one of it's strong points is smallness of file size. I hope it makes it.
Title: Re: Plot+ CalebHansberry's Contest Entry
Post by: Xeda112358 on December 12, 2013, 08:47:08 pm
I thought I should pop in and say that I found this to be one of the neater ideas. It was lightweight, simple and fun, so good job!
Title: Re: Plot+ CalebHansberry's Contest Entry
Post by: Keoni29 on December 13, 2013, 02:20:00 am
Very creative. I haven't seen anything like it before. Good luck with the contest!
Title: Re: Plot+ CalebHansberry's Contest Entry
Post by: CalebHansberry on January 06, 2014, 09:10:17 pm
Thank you Xeda, I appreciate it very much!