tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21269051390235252012024-03-19T06:09:28.451-07:00IvoryRodGamesBlogMy games company's blog!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04682951949028561839noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126905139023525201.post-25950275564750394852013-12-26T20:16:00.003-08:002013-12-26T20:16:13.191-08:00Reveal + New Years PlansOK. So I am back and the big reveal is happening NOW. But first, I'd like to go through my New Years Resolutions and Plans for 2014!<br />
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- As you know IvoryRodGames has not been super great with DEDICATION, per say. This is going to change. Oh yes it's going to change BIG TIME. So, to top off the list of my New Years Resos(just roll with it) we have item number one!<br />
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1. IvoryRodGames will release <i>at least </i>one game every <b>three months</b>!!!! Awww Yeah!<br />
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I have actually put a lot of thought into this and I want to make myself sit down and program... at least one game every three months. I know that this will make me improve by a long-shot! Of course, when I start making more and more complex and large games I might have to change this statistic. I mean which would prefer: Lots of crappy games or a few good games? Exactly. So look forward to this change starting 2014!<br />
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- Next up is, of course, my Resolution revolving around music. I have been releasing content of Dubstep and Electro probably more this year than I have games. That is the magic of discovering a new thing that you love. So here is Resolution number two!<br />
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2. I will be releasing <i>at least </i>one song every <b>two months</b> from my new channel on Youtube!<br />
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This is much like the first Resolution, except that I am more capable of releasing content for music than I am games. Make no mistake, making music is hard work... but making <b>good quality </b>games is harder. There will be more details on this in the <b>BIG REVEAL</b>.<br />
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- One of my greatest struggles, and I mean greatest, has simply been updating. This could include all of the following: Game Trailers, Twitter Updates, and Blog Updates. I think this is mostly due to school and swimming. 8th grade has not been like any other grade, and I am forced to go to swim team <i>every single day </i>for <i>2 hour </i>practices. I really haven't had much time to update so I focused on just releasing content. Ladies and Gentlemen, Resolution number three!<br />
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3. I will be managing my time more usefully so I can update IvoryRodGames a lot more!<br />
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Simple enough, but really important in my opinion. You can't really run a successful games company if no one knows that you've released a new game right? So I will chase school down and get it done fast and efficiently so I have more time to write Blog posts and Twitter updates. I will also see if I can slow down my active participation in swimming because, lets be honest here, I'm not planning to go to the Olympics. I'm much more likely to make my living as a successful businessman on something related to computers too.<br />
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And that concludes my New Years Resolutions List! Go IvoryRodGames! :D<br />
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And now... the moment you've all been waiting for... the <b>BIG REVEAL</b>...<br />
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Yes! I am officially releasing Dubstep and Electro under the name Avoryx! :D<br />
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This is a decision that I put a lot of time and effort into... I have the ability to release music now and it will be through Youtube. I will offer free downloads of any of my songs, but also I hope to release to iTunes. I am applying right now and we will see what happens with that. In the mean time any songs I release will be available for purchase probably on BandCamp. I haven't uploaded my first song to Youtube yet but I will VERY soon because it's all done and ready to go! I am SOOOO excited you have no idea! Stay tuned for my first song!<br />
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The name came from Ivory but changed to an A and with an X at the end for... style. Honestly I am pleased with it and I don't want it to be automatically associated with IvoryRodGames. I also am thinking I will start up a new Blog just for Avoryx so I can stay organized. But I will still keep the "My Music" ribbon on this blog for any music made just for my games.<br />
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These are my plans for next year guys! If you're actually reading this that means you haven't given up on me! Thanks for listening and see ya next year!<br />
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- Carson/IvoryRodGames/Avoryx ;)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04682951949028561839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126905139023525201.post-68392838606080005572013-11-28T14:40:00.001-08:002013-11-28T14:40:37.956-08:00Big Reveal Coming Soon!So guys, Im back once again with some super exciting news...which will be revealed soon! :D<br />
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So, as many of you know I have been creating a lot of Dubstep and Electro with Audiotool, a great, easy tool to use for making music. With this I was able to create a good number of songs. I am now moving completely away from Audiotool. Then what, you ask, will I use to make songs? FL Studio 11, is my answer. I have looked into this tool and practiced with it enough that I can now start making songs with it. The Big Reveal however, will be coming soon.<br />
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Well, I have recently made a discovery that before I did not realize... I absolutely LOVE making Dubstep and Electro. I have realized that in my concentration with Game Programming, I did not realize my full potential with computers. I have always wanted to make games, but I had previously not considered making music. Thats when I discovered Dubstep, and wanted to learn how it was made. Soon I was making it with Audiotool, then I discovered FL Studio.<br />
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You can find all of my Audiotool songs here:<br />
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Thanks for listening and stay tuned for more info guys! :D<br />
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-Carson/IvoryRodGamesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04682951949028561839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126905139023525201.post-44507975881740421562013-09-07T19:08:00.000-07:002013-09-07T19:08:27.797-07:00SORRY SORRY SORRY SORRY SORRYWell guys, the total says it all. I am SOOOOOO sorry for not updating pretty much in the last <i style="font-weight: bold;">6 months. </i>I have been SUPER busy with school, friends, and dubstep. (That's right, I'm making dub step!) I have a few new projects that you can see all about on my Twitter: https://twitter.com/IvoryRodGames<br />
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Just read through them all to get any missed updates! Also guys, I have pretty much stopped updating Facebook (I prefer twitter) but I have connected my Twitter and my personal Facebook. You can friend me and get updates via Twitter through Facebook.<br />
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I any are interested in my latest dubstep songs check them out here! http://www.audiotool.com/user/ivorydubmaster<br />
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Thanks for listening and realize that no <i>I have <u>NOT</u> given up on programming games!</i><br />
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Hey guys! Sorry I haven't been updating a lot, I have been really busy this week with all the teachers giving us extra work and whatnot before Christmas Break. I've decided to take a break from Marg to Mars to work on my latest project! :D I'll tell what the project is in due time, but for now why don't you guys check out Marg to Mars Kongregate version. ---></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04682951949028561839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126905139023525201.post-37388901523991570672012-12-09T14:57:00.000-08:002012-12-09T14:57:19.341-08:00Connected IvoryRodGamesQuick update! Don't have time for the fancy subheading, so here it goes. I have officially connected my Facebook with my Twitter! You can now see any posts I make on Twitter on Facebook too! :D<br />
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Hey guys! :D I just finished updating the background template! I was getting kind of bored of the new template so I spiced it up a bit. XD How do like the new background? Thx!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04682951949028561839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126905139023525201.post-38543525258945710792012-11-18T13:15:00.000-08:002012-11-18T13:15:05.484-08:00Trailer for Marg to Mars<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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Hey guys, was'up? Today I released the Official Trailer for Marg to Mars! :D So excited for it to be released, but right now I'm in the porting-to-AS3 stage. Once I've finished, I'll use Air to release it to iOS & Android! :) Watch the new trailer here:</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04682951949028561839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126905139023525201.post-14334915307703151042012-11-12T13:40:00.001-08:002012-11-12T13:42:10.471-08:00New Game Soon!<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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Hello everybody! I can now announce a new game coming soon to Kongregate called "Marg to Mars" It is made in honor of, and for, my mother Margaret, who turned 50 this year! :DDD (yeah my parents are old lol) It will be my second game written in AS2, and I will be releasing a trailer soon! I plan to make this my last AS2 game though so say goodbye! :) I have practiced AS3 enough that I can make a reasonable game with it. Marg to Mars should be released in the next 1-2 weeks or so. BTW, my Apple Developer ID is bought and ready for me to use so I will be releasing <i style="font-weight: bold;">apps</i> within a few weeks as well! Yaaaay! :D Thx you guys!</div>
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P.S. Marg to Mars is about person named Marg who has been trained to use an experimental ship. You must get to Mars and dodge all the obstacles. :)</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04682951949028561839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126905139023525201.post-53411526051273940552012-11-08T15:00:00.001-08:002012-11-08T15:00:36.841-08:00Finally Got Flash! :DD<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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Hey everyone! I am so excited to announce that I now officially own Adobe Flash Pro CS6! :D My trial ran out ages ago but now I have it permanently. I have already used it a TON, and started on a (maybe) new project going to the App Store! I promise this will not be delayed like Alien vs Aliens (still no luck with that, I might have to call it canceled) :(. In the mean time, if you haven't, try out my latest game: <a href="http://www.kongregate.com/games/IvoryRodGames/stick-legacy-world-1" target="_blank">Stick Legacy - World 1</a></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04682951949028561839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126905139023525201.post-69364219909612003402012-11-05T13:43:00.000-08:002012-11-05T13:43:21.448-08:00New Video Series: Let's Play VVVVVV<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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Hello everybody! :D Carson here, I would like to give a heads up about my new Youtube video series! I will be doing a let's play of VVVVVV by Terry Cavanaugh! I have released my first video so far, which you can watch here:</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04682951949028561839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126905139023525201.post-4734409059367602902012-11-03T12:41:00.001-07:002012-11-03T12:53:58.953-07:00Release of Stick Legacy - World 1<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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After many weeks of frustration, delay, and hard work I am proud to present <b style="font-style: italic;">Stick Legacy - World 1</b>! (finally) I am very pleased with my latest Stencyl production and hope you will be too! The game is the first in a series called the Sitck Legacy series (kindov self-explanatory) with a # of worlds (not sure yet). You can play the on Kongregate for free via my IvoryRodGames profile: --></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04682951949028561839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126905139023525201.post-22393927050779453882012-10-25T19:01:00.003-07:002012-10-25T19:02:26.039-07:00Interested in GP?<br />
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Although it uses the rather ancient version of just plain AS(ActionScript) the concepts behind AS can be transferred almost seamlessly to AS2 (Not sure about AS3, as I'm still working to improve my skills on that). This is a truly remarkable book written by Andy Harris, and I hope everyone who reads this book appreciates how simple and easy he makes AS to learn. Thx all! :D<br />
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I'm almost finished with Stick Legacy-World 1! It will contain 10 levels, a soundtrack, and be played for free at Kongregate. Stick around for more updates! :D</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04682951949028561839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126905139023525201.post-14744674321650166702012-10-14T15:22:00.001-07:002012-10-14T15:22:10.428-07:00Almost Done!<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04682951949028561839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126905139023525201.post-24077065491325004262012-10-05T21:02:00.001-07:002012-10-05T21:02:47.050-07:00Update on Games<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04682951949028561839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126905139023525201.post-79369169198040117812012-10-01T18:11:00.003-07:002012-10-05T21:25:08.430-07:00My First Video<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04682951949028561839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126905139023525201.post-36527075054922537002012-10-01T18:08:00.002-07:002012-10-16T15:29:38.167-07:00The New IvoryRodGames Blog<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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Welcome to the blog of IvoryRodGames! Stay tuned for updates on games, music, videos, and more!</div>
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