The Maelstrom port to SDL is coming along nicely:
- The interface is done, with updates to the SDL example libraries.
- The basic functionality is limping along with some timing problems.
- Networking hasn’t been tested, though it’s all in there.
- BeOS version compiles, but doesn’t link because of the free compiler
I want to add a few features to the final port:
- Much better network dialog and error handling
- AI for computer opponents!
Of course, the final release depends on Andrew Welch’s okay,
and may end up being a commercial product (Yay! $$$)
Of course, the final release depends on Andrew Welch’s okay,
and may end up being a commercial product (Yay! $$$)
heh – well, what exactly do you mean by this?On 7/1/98 12:49 AM, Sam Lantinga wrote:
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Anyway, I was just referring to our talking a while ago about porting
Ambrosia’s games to the other platforms. Maelstrom could be the first,
even though it’s really a complete rewrite. SDL is the library I was
planning to use.
We also are working on cross-platform frameworks – it would be
interesting to get you in on the action, or at the very least, give you a
look at what we’re doing. Are you working full-time for anyone currently?On 7/1/98 1:02 AM, Sam Lantinga wrote:
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We also are working on cross-platform frameworks – it would be
interesting to get you in on the action, or at the very least, give you a
look at what we’re doing. Are you working full-time for anyone currently?
I am currently working for Pacific Bell Mobile Services, but my job
will be probably be moving to Dallas without me in about 8 months.
I am tentatively looking for another job right now, and don’t have a
problem leaving early.
Why? 
I am currently working for Pacific Bell Mobile Services, but my job
will be probably be moving to Dallas without me in about 8 months.
I am tentatively looking for another job right now, and don’t have a
problem leaving early.
What salary range are you looking for? Would locating in, say, Rochester
be adverse to you?On 7/1/98 1:10 AM, Sam Lantinga wrote:
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- Networking hasn’t been tested, though it’s all in there.
Hey, we could test the networking out, like we did a while ago on the
non-SDL version, if you want
Seeya in goofey some time…
Michael Samuel,
Surf-Net City - Internet Cafe and Internet Service Providers
Phone: +61 3 9593-9977
E-Mail:
WWW: http://www.surfnetcity.com.au/~michael/On Tue, 30 Jun 1998, Sam Lantinga wrote:
The Maelstrom port to SDL is coming along nicely:
great, I loved that game - it’s classic!
I want to add a few features to the final port:
- Much better network dialog and error handling
- AI for computer opponents!
Of course, the final release depends on Andrew Welch’s okay,
and may end up being a commercial product (Yay! $$$)
I’m sure he’s probably very busy doing what he does, but maybe he’d be a
good person to attempt at the macos port of SDL.
Keep in mind that the macos doesn’t use sockets (STREAMS), so that makes
cross platform networking hard unless you add a network API into SDL
(sweet!
ttyl,
Josh
Josh Huber | @Josh_Huber | http://www.wpi.edu/~huberjOn Tue, 30 Jun 1998, Sam Lantinga wrote:
Sam Lantinga wrote:
I am looking for 50-75K
That’s out of our range for the position we’ll have available; good luck
on your job search however!
I wouldn’t necessarily mind relocating to Rochester, but I definitely want
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Sam Lantinga wrote:
Is that close to Rochester?
Not really – CT is about 5-6 hours away, depending on where in CT.
What is the range for the position you’ll have available?
We’re looking for an entry-level programmer; we’re already speccing out
the cross-platform APIs, coding conventions, etc. Someone with a clue,
decent Windows knowledge, and enthusiasm is all we really need. You are
overqualified, really.
Is it a cross-platform game programming position?
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Sam Lantinga wrote:
Cool, if I know of anyone with those qualifications, I’ll let you know.
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