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Jordi
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Posted: 10th Oct 2011 15:06 Edited at: 10th Oct 2011 15:07
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Quote: "Jordi, did you get a link for your maths game?"


No, I talked with Intel people about the game, they say that all is ok and the link appear comming soon but the link doesn't appear.

I'm trying to upgrade the game and I hope that the link appear with the new version. Sorry it's very rare.

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Hi guys,

I have a problem guys. After I made my game and msi installer. The only problem I have is after the msi installer is installed. So when I uninstall the game in windows add/remove my games icon is gone and it's using a system file icon. Anyway to fix this?

Well guys looks like i'm buying the AppGameKit tommorrow or the next day.
I have a question if I buy it now and when it does support Android or 3D capability do I have pay any extra?

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Hi darkvee, sorry I can't answer your first question but the second I can.

TGC has mentioned that support for Android will cost a bit of money but this has yet to be officially announced so its still a bit of an unknown.

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Hi darkvee, regarding the first question. Not sure what you mean exactly? When you un-install the game the game icon is gone? Which icon?

I would have thought if you un-install the game it should be gone right?

There's no set date for Android or 3D on AppGameKit I'm afraid...

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Posted: 12th Oct 2011 11:30 Edited at: 12th Oct 2011 11:46
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Hi baxslash,

It's your logo icon you used to install the game. After tweaking around with it finally figured it out. You have a option that says Add/RemoveProgram(None). lol

If anyone wants to know how you get your game icon to show up when you uninstall your game in windows add/remove using visual studio follow these directions.

It's in the Window that says Solution Explorer. Then it has a tree list that says Solution (your project). Right under that is the one you want to click on. After that you should see a window below it with the text "Add/RemoveProgram(None)". When you find it click the down arrow button on the right and choose browse and find your icon. Now when you go to uninstall your game it will have your game icon on it. I dunno if anyone has had this problem but I saw this and figured it out. Hopefully someone who doesn't know will find this helpful.

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I see, thanks darkvee, I have a feeling I hadn't done that. It's the little things that show how much thought has gone into a game

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Posted: 12th Oct 2011 11:41 Edited at: 12th Oct 2011 11:42
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Hi baxslash thanks
Wow that was fast response!

Hi i'm having a problem with something. How did you get the DBPGDKMergeModule.msm to work in visual studio? I mean it builds fine. However when I install the msi installer I get this error "There is a problem with this Windows Installer package. A program run as part of the setup did not finish as expected. Contact your support personnel or package vendor." After that it basically rolls back the install. When I take the DBPGDKMergeModule.msm out it installs the msi installer fine.

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Posted: 12th Oct 2011 11:47 Edited at: 12th Oct 2011 11:51
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I try

Just downloading the template from the first post as it's been a while. I'll edit this post to let you know... did you use the template?

EDIT: In solution explorer I just right clicked on the name of the project and selected "Add->Merge Module" then selected the "DBPGDKMergeModule" file.

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Posted: 12th Oct 2011 11:52 Edited at: 12th Oct 2011 11:54
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Yes I downloaded your template and it has that problem. I even did a new project and added all the merged modules and the same problem.

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Strange... I haven't had that problem before.

What system are you running on? Is it 64bit?

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Posted: 12th Oct 2011 12:14 Edited at: 12th Oct 2011 12:16
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I'm running Windows Home Premium 7 32 bit OS. Hmm ya I dunno what the problem is. So if you made a very basic exe and build it using your template it would work if you did a msi install without that error I mentioned?

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There are one or two more steps than that but there's a guide on the first post too. Try it for me as it worked fine for me countless times and I always start with the same template.

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Hi I just read the guide and went through all the steps. I still got the error . Can I give you the msi installer see if it has no problems on your pc?

Here is the msi installer
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6138533/Setup.msi

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Downloading...

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cool thanks

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Posted: 12th Oct 2011 13:44 Edited at: 12th Oct 2011 13:45
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Installed fine. Here it is in my Programs list:


...and it just uninstalled fine too

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Posted: 12th Oct 2011 13:51 Edited at: 12th Oct 2011 13:52
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Interesting.. thanks for downloading it and testing it out. It doesn't work fine here though. So what could it be? lol Files in the registry didn't get deleted right or something?

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Not sure what might cause that error. I'll try to look into it but as it sounds specific to your system it might be a bit difficult. Is that the only error message you get?

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You could try this:
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This problem can result from trying to install from a corrupted MSI file (from a corrupted copy of the Microsoft Installer). To correct the problem, please follow these procedures:

Delete all temporary files

1. Restart the computer.
2. Click Start > Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer, or double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.
3. Click anywhere in the Address bar to select it. (If you do not see the Address bar, then right-click the blank area to the right of Help. On the menu that appears, click Address bar.)
4. Type this and then press Enter: %temp%
5. The Temp folder for the currently logged-on user displays.
6. In most cases, you can safely delete the contents. If you are not sure, then copy any files or folders to a different location. To delete the contents, click the Edit menu, and then click Select All.
7. Press Delete, and then click Yes if prompted to confirm.
8. Restart the computer and log in as the Administrator.
9. Try the install process again.
"


...or this:
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The 1722 error message is a general installer error message. You may unregister Windows Installer, and then reregister Windows Installer
To do this, follow these steps:

a. On the "Start" menu, click "Run”.
b. In the "Open" box, type"msiexec /unreg", and then press ENTER.
c. On the "Start" menu, click"Run".
d. In the "Open" box, type"msiexec /regserver", and then press ENTER.
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Hi I tried the methods and still the same problem. The only thing I can think of is me installing a older directx for a game. So i'm going to uninstall all of directx and reinstall it see if that fixes it.

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I guess having an old DX might be the problem. Let me know how you get on?

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Hi sorry it took so long. I had to re-install windows because you can't uninstall directx. lol

When I re-installed windows everything works now. Big Thanks for you helping me out baxslash.

So if anyone installs a old directx game like rainbow six convert ops or rouge spear your going to have problems. I would make a restore point just before you install it. The only fixes I see is 1. buy the Directx Happy Uninstall program which is $29 bucks 2. using a restore point 3. just re-install windows. I hope this helps anyone if they run into this same issue.

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Quote: "Hi sorry it took so long. I had to re-install windows because you can't uninstall directx. lol

When I re-installed windows everything works now. Big Thanks for you helping me out baxslash."

Ouch... I hate when that happens. I did wonder. No problem BTW it's what I'm here for!

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Announcement
Next month ADG is one year old. To celebrate this we will be announcing various upcoming events including a coding competition and prizes for ADG members!

In order to be involved you must have a user account on the ADG website as competitions etc will be announced on a new "Birthday Party" thread on our developer forum.

Please contact me, Batvink, Hodgey, TheSlayer or JRNTexas to get an account and get involved!

You don't need to have a published game to join in on the forums so don't let that put you off.

Good Luck and thanks for all your efforts over our first year!

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Sorry for the double post, I want to generate some interest in my latest project: Audio Sequence Kit (ASK)

Although I'm designing it for AppGameKit it could easily export for DBPro too.

Let me know what you think?

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Hi baxslash nice Cheers for ADG's birthday!

Well I ordered my AppGameKit kit. It won't be long until I get it in my account.

Thanks Jordi

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ADG Party Update!
We now have an official Party Thread on the ADG website! Announcements, downloads and hopefully some stupid stuff too will be posted there over the next few weeks but you won't know about it unless you;
a) Have a login account (which can be set up free just ask me by email)
b) Check the forum for updates

"Why are you announcing this and future updates on the ADG website rather than here at TGC?" I hear you ask? Well we wanted people to get more involved in ADG and since we've gone to the trouble of setting up a new website to promote each other's games and provide free resources and insights we thought this might be a good way to celebrate our first year at the same time as getting more people actively involved in the group!

"What kind of exciting and interesting things will be happening on the Party Thread?" I also hear you ask? We have a Coding Challenge starting soon and we will be announcing it (and the prizes, YES prizes (don't get too excited)) very soon. We will also be giving away some games / code / media and some ADG badges to people that get involved!

If you don't already have login details then let me know and you too could be having even more fun than you are listening to my marketing voice! It's TRUE!!

Just look at the fun I'm having already!


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A handy video from intel on building installers using VS:


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Hello guys,

Finally my game "Learn to multply with Dr. Fiu" appear on Intel Appup.

This is the link http://www.appup.com/applications/applications-Learn+to+multiply+with+Dr.+Fiu

@Baxslash

Other question:

In my new game,FAR 3D, I would like to put a billboard with the image of ADG. You can give me your permission to use your material to create the billboard?

I would like to promote ADG inside the games and I think that is a good idea create an ADG billboard in some tracks

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Hi Jordi!

That's great news I'll add the link ASAP!

You are welcome and encouraged to put ADG images in-game, that would be great thanks! Would you mind adding a link to the site in your main menu when the time comes? It's quite important that we do this, I've added it into all of my updates to existing games already...

Hodgey has just posted the following news regarding the ADG Party!

Coding Challenge News!!
Rules
Still being finalised and ONLY available from the ADG website!

Prizes
1st
-$100 TGC Voucher
-ADG Codemaster Badge (Gold) - For the best code to be used by the winner on the forums or in their game art for perpetuity
-5 Hours recording studio time provided by JRNTexas
-Animated sprite pack from TheSlayer
-Bespoke music track from TheSlayer

2nd
-$50 TGC Voucher
-ADG Codemaster Badge (Silver) - For the best code to be used by the winner on the forums or in their game art for perpetuity
-500 Lines of bespoke code from baxslash
-Animated sprite pack from TheSlayer

Runners up (x3)
-$20 TGC Voucher
-ADG Codemaster Badge (Bronze) - For the best code to be used by the winner on the forums or in their game art for perpetuity
-Full Catalogue of apps from baxslash (including as yet unreleased software)
-Animated sprite pack from TheSlayer

EDIT: Thanks to Rick at TGC for the main prizes!!

EDIT 2: Link to the Party Thread!

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Quote: "Would you mind adding a link to the site in your main menu when the time comes?"


In the ADG website, in my profile, no?

It's possible to change my game, MAGICAL GLOVES, to my profile page?

I'm now adding all of my games in my ADG profile and I don't know how to change MAGICAL GLOVES.

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No I mean in the main menu of your game. I added a button image (which you are free to edit) and some code to link to the ADG website from your game.

I've put Magical Gloves to your profile.

I saw you'd been busy! Do you mind if I check the content before you publish game listings though? Just to spell check etc...

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Ok

Intel allows games, to have links to other websites?

Quote: "Do you mind if I check the content before you publish game listings though?"


Yes please. I tried to do my best but no guarantee that the spelling is correctly.

Quote: "I've put Magical Gloves to your profile."


Thanks

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Congrats Jordi, it's good to see you out and about the ADG forums.

Quote: "Quote: "Would you mind adding a link to the site in your main menu when the time comes?"

In the ADG website, in my profile, no?"

I think he means in your game menu.

Edit- this was sitting in text form waiting for me to hit the post button for 20mins

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Yes, mine do.

Quote: "Yes please. I tried to do my best but no guarantee that the spelling is correctly."

They are currently locked, have you still got them open in your browser?

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Yes, sorry. I exit now from my profile

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I've made the slight changes needed thanks Jordi. Sometimes I just need to edit a few spellings and sometimes there are problems with the text layout but it's nothing serious

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Thanks baxslash

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Great news, "The Last Stand" was used in the AppUp Halloween promotion after all! Not only that but it's the main game on the email promo

Maybe my stroppy email was worth it after all...

Anyway I'll post a screenshot tomorrow!

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Quote: "Great news, "The Last Stand" was used in the AppUp Halloween promotion after all! Not only that but it's the main game on the email promo "

That is great news. Intel is fair after all.

The email hasn't rolled out yet has it?

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@Jordi:
Well done, dude! You have some truly great games on your list. Keep it up!
Btw, if you find the time, maybe you could adjust your App Developers Group banner, because you are still using the older version. You're not the only one, though.
You can find the new version on the first post of this thread.

Quote: "Great news, "The Last Stand" was used in the AppUp Halloween promotion after all!"

Congratulations, bax! Your persistence has payed off. And, the quality of 'The Last Stand' too, of course.

Got an email from Intel about that Halloween promotion today.

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Thanks guys!

Here's a link to the promo:
AppUp Halloween promo!

...and here's a screenshot. Nice to see indie games being promoted for free by AppUp!


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Well, that's something baxslash! That looks terrific!

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Quote: "Well, that's something baxslash! That looks terrific!"

Thanks Hodgey!

"Play as one of four survivors sharing a weapon." isn't quite right... "Play as one of four characters with one weapon each." would be more accurate but I'm not complaining as it's some free advertising.

I'll let you all know if it helps with sales. Sales had dropped to nearly nothing recently since it wasn't working on Windows 7 but this last month they went back up to about a third of what they were at their highest. So we'll see how this campaign affects things over the next month

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This email rolled out on the 20th correct? I'd like to make a note on google analytics.

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Quote: "This email rolled out on the 20th correct? I'd like to make a note on google analytics."

Yes, good point it has a link to ADG in the main menu of the free and paid versions...

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Done. Remember to keep an eye on it over the next few days.

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Quote: "Done. Remember to keep an eye on it over the next few days."

Great. Unfortunately the AppUp dashboard is not updated very regularly so the results might not be really noticeable for a few weeks...

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Brilliant news Baxslash!

Quote: "Unfortunately the AppUp dashboard is not updated very regularly"

Strange, mine updates every day. In fact, I have seen it update more than once a day sometimes...I was watching for download #100 at the time

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Maybe things have improved since I last checked!

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