Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Flash... meet Lunar Quest; Lunar Quest... meet Flash

A system has officially been devised that will effectively communicate between the Flash minigames and the Lunar Quest system. By the end of the week, the system should be 100% functional and the badges you receive for completing the games will show up in your inventory.



This was no easy task because it simply has never been done before. The marriage of the two required all of the following systems to communicate effectively between each other asynchronously :
  • Actionscript
  • JavaScript (AJAX)
  • Python
  • PHP
  • MySQL
  • Java
  • XML
  • XHTML

Got Branding?

In an effort to establish a firm branding for Lunar Quest at GDC, a number of marketing materials have been made. Below you'll see the poster we're going to use at the Multiverse booth at GDC in San Fransisco as well as our new business cards. We made a few variations of each, two iterations are shown below. The materials on the left are the ones we've chosen to use. The ones on the right are unused alternates.





Monday, February 11, 2008

Space-Communicator2000

Introducing the Space Communicator 2000.
This electronic device is the most advanced long range audio visual broadcasting communicator. Paired up with a MWD, (Massive Wave Dish) the space communicator 2000 can transmit signals from and too any place on the lunar terrain.

Friday, February 8, 2008

Slash Commands

I've just finished working on a new feature for Lunar Quest!... Slash commands! In the console, try typing some of these commands:
/agree
/bow
/hug
/shrug
/smile
/wave
/greet
/bye
/poke
/clap
/laugh
/no
/salute
/hello
/nod
/yes
/slap
/me (followed by whatever text you want your avatar to be doing)
Click on your friends and try these out! In fact, DON'T click on your friends and try these out! As long as someone's close enough, they'll see them on their screens too

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Retro-Elektron Regulator

Introducing the revolutionary Retro-Elektron regulator. Based on its predecessor (RE-26257AMP) the Retro-Elektron utilizes the latest space age technology, featuring the latest super-compact vacuum tubes. weighing only 153lb this regulator is portable yet extremely efficient. Capable of enduring large electric discharges, the new Retro-Elektron is almost indispensable to endure the harsh lunar environment. Have peace of mind that when those harmful space radiation storms approach, you and your electronic devices will be protected against the destructive magnetic waves.

Hurry, don't delay and purchase you Retro-Elektron today. Choose between the two colors available; Red and Mustard

quantities are limited!

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Cosmo-Radio (Interior Prop)

I have finished the "Cosmo-Radio". It will populate the main dome bays as a part of lunar communication equipment. The main purpose of the Cosmo-Radio is to serve as an interplanetary communication device. Aside from its obvious long rage capability, this radio is amazingly portables and adaptable. Weighing only 437 lb. this device can be easily adapted to lunar vehicles and transported to remote areas for reconnaissance missions.



Stay tuned for more props!

Saturday, February 2, 2008