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I got "Brazil" as a response multiple times… Not sure what someone did to force that.
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I've had plenty of influence on this community. Just because you haven't been around to experience it, doesn't mean it didn't happen.
> I don't know you, and if you will really deserve to be a Legend, trust me, you will be.
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> But creating a thread just to ask to be a Legend, is pretty lame.
You have to ask to be added into the Veteran group, you have to voice concerns or nobody will even realize there's a disconnect.
> As long as we've dropped the requirements, I might as well sign up for this petition as well.
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> ~I have 50+ DAYS of recorded activity time
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> ~I have 1000+ posts
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> ~I moderate my own board
Irrelevant. Feel free to moderate your own board some more.
Let's take a look at some current Legends:
DrKid - He's obnoxious sometimes, and politically incorrect all of the time. He did nothing real to "impact" the community.
Yukio (Rose) - She got moderator because she was a girl. That's about all to say about it.
Carim - Who?
Now, to be fair, I recognize and am aware of everyone's retort. I still, however, disagree. I still believe my points to be valid. After all, initially, the **Legends group is meant for retired staff, and since I used to be a moderator, I fall into the single most important qualification.** -
> And I want a pink username, because why not.
Because you haven't earned it. I understand the poking holes in this thread, but I have valid reasons :p -
I prefer a linux box when not working with .NET, and windows otherwise.
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I think that my account should be migrated into the Legends group; here are reasons why:
1. **I used to be a moderator** of the "Web Development" section. Legends is a group for retired eclipse staff, and since I am no longer a board moderator, I fall into that category.
2. User "Crest" has a name that starts with a "C", has a very similar length to my own name, and is in the same user group. This has caused confusion multiple times in both threads, and the shoutbox. **Other members have confused me for Crest**, and probably the other way around as well.
3. Most legends joined in 2006, but there are some that joined later than I, so **I still fall into the range of join dates** (if that even is a requirement)
4. I have **2.7K+ posts**
I put this topic into the debate section so that we can debate whether or not I qualify to be migrated into the Legends group. Keep in mind the above reasons. -
Be gone, you foul beast!
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Just because you can do something, doesn't mean that you should:
excessive border-radius, text shadow, box shadow, etc. Subtlety is a skill. It will take time, but you'll find the perfect balance of colours and shadows. Right now, everything is too dark. Lighten it up, bring a bit of colour to the page. -
> Personally i think these things are way overpriced.
I disagree. If someone wants to pay someone to do work for them, they should be willing to pay appropriate prices. There are too many kiddies here that can only buy things by using their parent's credit cards. Just because most of the user base here can't afford the prices does not make them too expensive. If he was programming for a living (which he might be), he'd be making hundreds of dollars more for the same level of effort. -
This is going to become the ultimate feels thread, lol. Everyone has a story. We all come from different places, all trying to get to the same place. It's good to have each other.
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**PRE-Eclipse:**
I grew up with Depression and ADD (thought my ADD was not diagnosed until after high school). I got C's and D's in high-school, and never did my homework, lol. I would honestly come home after school, and completely forget that I had homework (even though I had it every day). I just had no motivation to waste my time on things that I didn't care about. Instead, I would spend my time learning graphic design, web design (html/css as well), etc.
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**Eclipse:**
I joined eclipse back in 2008 – I guess I was... 16? I don't think I can find the very first thread I created, but it had some really bad art in it, lol
I started off being a "graphics designer" -- but in hind-sight, my work was utter * (however, it was still better than most everyone else's here, so I thought I was good). I soon decided to try pixel art, and after a couple of years, I actually got [sort of] good. This is when Slym was still an active member as well. Him and I learned from each other, each matching each other's skill levels, but I chose to go a different path, and he kept getting better and better, until [he is where he is now](http://tonyredmer.com/pixelart.html). He got amazing at pixel art, and I became a good web designer. To each their own, but sometimes I do wish that I kept at the pixel art ([my most recent piece](https://hostr.co/file/bKXtfUWE08Hg/tileset.png) which was a couple of years ago)
Soon after joining eclipse, I started to affiliate myself with a specific member here, "Crank" (or krankzinnig). He seemed to be pretty good at programming (but to be honest, I thought anyone that could program was really good at it. It was like magic to me at that time). I steadily worked on random unfinished works with him here and there, until about 2 years ago (I guess around when I stopped pixel art entirely), him and I started to take things seriously. We decided to start a real business, where he'd be the programmer, and I'd be the front-end/designer. It was all going pretty well, and he treated me like an equal. **[continued in POST-Eclipse]***
I [barely] graduated high school in 2010, and decided to go to the local community college (yes, glamorous, I know). I walked away from there after a year, with all 0's. I didn't have any motivation for anything school-related (as stated at the top). It was then that I was diagnosed with ADD, and was put on medication for it.
I then became a summer camp counselor (just for the heck of it), and during that time, I got what's called a "Pilonidal Cyst"… don't google it, for your sake... Anyways, It left me with an open wound that didn't close until very recently (though I still have issues with it occasionally).
The summer after my camp counselor job, I decided to give college another try, so I took summer classes at the community college that I failed out of. It was there that I got my first A, in college writing (composition). After that, in the fall, I went to a real college, and did way better than I ever hoped that I could, but after a semester, I was ready to start my career (I know, some of my decisions are kind of "leap before you look")...
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POST-Eclipse: **(by which I mean, I spend far less time on here, and most of the old regulars are gone)
Last year, March 13 (2013), I decided to move to Ohio to work closely with him ["Crank"] (I was only 20, and did this all on my own). We got office space at the local business incubator (and became a registered LLC), and we were working on some really cool project management software. It was all going well, but in the end, there were too many broken promises. Long story short: He manipulated me, belittled me, broke every promise, and made my life a living hell. He's not even as smart as people keep saying that he is. He hides behind that facade that non-programmers think that programming is only for geniuses. He's an arse-hole. Anyways…
I quit that job December 20th, and moved back to Minnesota. I was back in MN for 3 months, and during that time, I took every opportunity I had to better myself and my skill set. It took me 3 weeks to learn how to program (using JavaScript), and I spent the rest of the time learning the canvas API, and eventually learned how to use Node.js. After my 3 months back in my parent's house, I heavily started my job hunt, using a lot of recruitment agencies. I was eventually contacted by a company called, "Cyber Coders". My recruiter there got me an interview in 5 days, and at that interview I did so well, that they offered me a job later that day.
I am now happily employed in Houston, TX as a Front End Developer (with an amazing salary, full benefits, etc). I owe my roots to this community, even though a lot of the members that I grew to love have moved on permanently. I suppose that I can't ever leave forever... Eclipse (not the engine, but the community) will always be a part of who I am, as weird as that may be.
Marsh, if you read this, I know you've had plenty of problems from me, so I guess this is where I could issue a public apology. I've grown up a lot since my days of douche-baggery... I think.
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I've come a long way, and suffered a lot to get where I am. I guess what you should take away from this is: There isn't just one way to become successful. For most, it will be college, but through hard work and perseverance, you can find your own way. -
"The caller claimed to have shot two co-workers, held others hostage, and threatened to shoot them. He stated that if the officers entered he would shoot them as well," the Littleton Police Department said in a statement Wednesday afternoon.
[http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/parents-warned-of-active-shooter-near-broadway-and-mineral](http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/parents-warned-of-active-shooter-near-broadway-and-mineral)
Apparently "[swatting](http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=swatting)" is a "prank" that's been going on for a while now. It involves making a fake phone call that demands SWAT presence (usually done to live-streamers [on twitch]).
Interview, after the fact: [http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/gamer-kootra-swatted-while-livestreaming-jordan-mathewson-talks-about-how-he-reacted-in-the-video](http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/gamer-kootra-swatted-while-livestreaming-jordan-mathewson-talks-about-how-he-reacted-in-the-video)
Here's the best available video on this particular instance:
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The official stance of pirating on this forum is that we all do it, but it's not allowed to post links to illegal material. (That's what PM's are for)
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> also every1 dont worry im a pro coder i have the matrix so im legit c?
Ohh, he's a troll. Makes much more sense now. -
> im a pro coder
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> i like Thing because its nifty and sweet.
I can't even come up with a joke to pair with this statement, it's that bad. -
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He looks like Paul McCartney with down syndrome.
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I started a thread on Reddit, but I'd love to discuss it here as well. First of all, upvote the reddit thread for visibility: [http://redd.it/2dvt22](http://redd.it/2dvt22) – This way, we can get more answers about it.
Here's the content of my question there, for discussion here:
I've read, now (multiple times, multiple places), that Gabe Newell would like to eventually replace Greenlight with some sort of "Networking API", that will allow you to sell your project on a third-party store, but have it then be played via steam.
As a web developer (working on such a store), I'm [kind of] patiently waiting for this API, but I'm curious as to whether or not somebody has some information that I don't? Any clue what this API truly looks like, and when we're expecting its release?
I just read the following article, which states that Greenlight won't last past another year: Is this the best-guess for a timeline on the API?
[http://news.softpedia.com/news/Steam-Greenlight-Will-Disappear-in-One-Year-Says-Developer-434233.shtml](http://news.softpedia.com/news/Steam-Greenlight-Will-Disappear-in-One-Year-Says-Developer-434233.shtml)
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One user says, " ...
I think given the direction Valve is moving with the features on their new storefront, it would seem that rather than creating a networking API that allows people to sell Steam games directly on their website they are moving to a platform where you can "follow" certain content curators. This way, Steam becomes more like a social networking site where you follow certain content curators or certain games, and Steam will give you a "Discovery Queue" based on their recommendations."
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Gabe talked about user generated storefront years ago, this curators thing seems to fit it. Also check [steamdb](http://steamdb.info/blog) for more info." -
Just because you won't get in trouble for it, does not mean that it's not illegal.
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Related:
[http://www.eclipseorigins.com/community/index.php?/topic/134549-blurry-tiles/?hl=%2Bblurry+%2Btiles](http://www.eclipseorigins.com/community/index.php?/topic/134549-blurry-tiles/?hl=%2Bblurry+%2Btiles)
[http://www.eclipseorigins.com/community/index.php?/topic/135822-blurry-tileset/?hl=blurry](http://www.eclipseorigins.com/community/index.php?/topic/135822-blurry-tileset/?hl=blurry)
Also, don't be so rude about the software:
> or is 4.0's mapping pathetic?
You can always make your own engine, or use something else. -
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Don't be hating on JavaScript. I absolutely love it, even if it behaves in a manner that makes no sense, relative to other languages. Also, with ES6 standards, it's becoming even more exceptional. We finally get classes! lol. I'm a front end developer, so I use JS almost every day. I'm not fond of coffeescript, though. I'd sooner use Dart than coffeescript. I would also never use Typescript, simply because. lol
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I use **JavaScript**/Node for all personal projects.
I know and can use, but try (hard) to avoid **PHP**.
I can use/manipulate **C#**, but still have soo much to learn.
Languages I don't want to learn:
**Python**, **C++**
Languages I would learn if it made sense to:
**Red**, **Scala**, **D**
Languages I may still learn in the future, because I want to:
**Java**, **Ruby**
There are so many tools. As Marsh said, "A real programmer uses whatever language will accomplish the job best" -
@Unknown: If you dislike C# and Java, what language do you prefer, out of curiosity? If you say C++, I'll be so confused. It looks so much harder to use, lol
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No offence to xXaden, but you must not know many programmers.