Computer Stuff
Continue to be a moderately successful baby hacker. Have decided to learn to script. So far I understand the concept of hexidecimal fairly well, although think maybe I have to practice using it as a numerical system so that I don't have to think through what I'm looking at.
Also, understand concepts like pointers, compression, etc. although not in a practical way. Trying to learn about bits/bytes/pointers, eyes glazing over. Wish there were less hacker language and more metaphors. :c
I am also reinstalling excel (and by extension my entire microsoft office package as the school only supplies them bundled) because the version I have is apparently not the version the comp 105professor has, nor can it do what the professor wants me to do. Also, installing frontpage, which I do not have yet.
Considering whether or not to make a second journal for my ROM hacking exploits, plans, etc. If I don't, a lot of it is probably going to go here. Of course if that annoys a lot of people I can always use the filter system, but that would also require making those posts friends-only and bleugh blaghhh blargh.
I am not sure why I was initially worried about the legal ramifications of ROM hacking. I know Nintendo doesn't vigorously defend their copyrights. I certainly never hesitated to sell pokemon plushes. 6 n 9;; I guess it felt different because it's a variety of digital pirating?
Of course, if I just made patches, it would not be illegal at all. I do not know how to do that. I could probably learn.
Anyways right now I'm working on two things; 'oldschool firered', which is just replacing all of the sprites in firered with the old R/B/Y (and eventually G/S/C) sprites. This is just a small project to cut my teeth on. I doubt anybody will actually want to play this since there are more interesting retro hacks of FireRed out there, like one that is entirely retrofied, including the tiles, maps, etc. Cool! :D :D
I'm also working on the sprites for the Pikmin FireRed game. I think I'm going to start by just changing out all the pokemon for Pikmin and critters from the first game; then later, if I prove to be sufficiently good at scripting, build a whole new game with a map and storyline similar to the first game. Seems the easiest way to work on my scripting skillz, since I'll already have something to work off of and won't be plagued with 'coming-up-with-a-new-idea-and-having-to-rewrite-everything-itis', which I tend to be susceptible to. I'm also working on the types, movesets etc. for the Pikmin & monsters, since there will be drastically fewer mon than there are in pokemon, I will have to balance very carefully.
I also have a running list of ideas for future projects. Some will definitely be pretty far into the future.
I am currently rolling around a possible trans-related post in my head as well btw. It's kind of crap at the moment. If it comes out, it'll be a companion piece to my previous post, but this one will be some advice for the trans people coming out. I know it's an often-discussed topic, but I think (hope?) I have some things to contribute.
ETA: Finished updating Microsoft Office and I am SO glad I had to do this. This new version of Excel is so shiny omgggg and this assignment definitely helped me learn Excel better c: I am so excited about this class now, I thought it would all be shit I knew already. Also, great teacher.
Yes, I get excited about excel. I like spreadsheets ok. I have one rn for the pokemon version of pikmin and pikmin monsters. With moves etc.
Also, understand concepts like pointers, compression, etc. although not in a practical way. Trying to learn about bits/bytes/pointers, eyes glazing over. Wish there were less hacker language and more metaphors. :c
I am also reinstalling excel (and by extension my entire microsoft office package as the school only supplies them bundled) because the version I have is apparently not the version the comp 105professor has, nor can it do what the professor wants me to do. Also, installing frontpage, which I do not have yet.
Considering whether or not to make a second journal for my ROM hacking exploits, plans, etc. If I don't, a lot of it is probably going to go here. Of course if that annoys a lot of people I can always use the filter system, but that would also require making those posts friends-only and bleugh blaghhh blargh.
I am not sure why I was initially worried about the legal ramifications of ROM hacking. I know Nintendo doesn't vigorously defend their copyrights. I certainly never hesitated to sell pokemon plushes. 6 n 9;; I guess it felt different because it's a variety of digital pirating?
Of course, if I just made patches, it would not be illegal at all. I do not know how to do that. I could probably learn.
Anyways right now I'm working on two things; 'oldschool firered', which is just replacing all of the sprites in firered with the old R/B/Y (and eventually G/S/C) sprites. This is just a small project to cut my teeth on. I doubt anybody will actually want to play this since there are more interesting retro hacks of FireRed out there, like one that is entirely retrofied, including the tiles, maps, etc. Cool! :D :D
I'm also working on the sprites for the Pikmin FireRed game. I think I'm going to start by just changing out all the pokemon for Pikmin and critters from the first game; then later, if I prove to be sufficiently good at scripting, build a whole new game with a map and storyline similar to the first game. Seems the easiest way to work on my scripting skillz, since I'll already have something to work off of and won't be plagued with 'coming-up-with-a-new-idea-and-having-to-rewrite-everything-itis', which I tend to be susceptible to. I'm also working on the types, movesets etc. for the Pikmin & monsters, since there will be drastically fewer mon than there are in pokemon, I will have to balance very carefully.
I also have a running list of ideas for future projects. Some will definitely be pretty far into the future.
I am currently rolling around a possible trans-related post in my head as well btw. It's kind of crap at the moment. If it comes out, it'll be a companion piece to my previous post, but this one will be some advice for the trans people coming out. I know it's an often-discussed topic, but I think (hope?) I have some things to contribute.
ETA: Finished updating Microsoft Office and I am SO glad I had to do this. This new version of Excel is so shiny omgggg and this assignment definitely helped me learn Excel better c: I am so excited about this class now, I thought it would all be shit I knew already. Also, great teacher.
Yes, I get excited about excel. I like spreadsheets ok. I have one rn for the pokemon version of pikmin and pikmin monsters. With moves etc.