Epic Upgrade

[fourinone]

Alright, I know absolutely zilch about computer networks and all that, so I'm not going to pretend that I do, but this is how I understand it (correct me if I'm wrong)... When using Game Maker's multiplayer, you're using your own computer as a server, so your clients are sending packets directly to your computer or something. I'm guessing, that's probably the source of the viruses. But chances are, if you make a multiplayer game, you're only going to be sharing it with us, anyways, and not random strangers on the internet, and I doubt any of us are malicious virus brewers in disguise (right? :<). So yeah, I think as long as you keep it with trusted friends only, it should be safe.
But yeah, then again, I did hear that Game Maker's built in multiplayer sucks (for utility reasons, though, not security).

[Blablob]

Not only that, but again, I would have to buy the Pro version, which for multiple reasons is not going to happen.

(and no, I'm not downloading the illegal version either <.<)

[The Masked One]

(and no, I'm not downloading the illegal version either <.<)

Illegal version is for Fail Jellys!
*will test game when its 20% or more done*

[fourinone]

I hear that there's an expansion you can download called 39DLL, which is considered to be a better way to do multiplayer, though I don't know if you need Pro to use DLLs.

Also, one day while bored on Google, I searched "game maker pro", and autocomplete suggested "game maker pro free no virus". Can't be a good sign.

[Blablob]

THE WINNER HAS BEEN DETERMINED!

Here's a reminder for things: First place gets his sprite used as the main ship in the game. Runner-up gets their sprite used as an unlockable costume for the ship.

Enough with that, though. Here are the results.

epicness: show

IN FIRST PLACE


















WITH A NEAR-PERFECT DESIGN OF THEIR SHIP


























BLOWING ALL OTHER CONTESTANTS OUT OF THE WATER WITH HIS SUPREEM WASUMNESS
















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ZED98!

epicness v2: show

IN SECOND PLACE






























WITH A MORE THAN AWESOME ENTRY FOR THE CONTEST
















































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ALUCARDX60

Thank you all who participated. The winner's sprite will be used in the third demo (not this coming one), and the alternate constume will be found in the full game.

[Zed98]

I came up with the idea today. Background by Suyo, and the ship based off of the winning ship.


Also, should I PM you the stuff I want for that "Day of Awesomeness?"

[Blablob]

Whoa, thanks for reminding me about that. Yeah, go ahead and PM me.

[AlucardX60]

2nd PLACE!?!?!?!?!? I IS WASUMNESS!!! *shot*

Meh I can't say I didn't want first but I guess 2nd's better then 3rd. *shot*

NAO DEMO GO MAEK!

[Blablob]

Alright, I'm here to announce that the second demo for Epic Upgrade is finished and ready to play. There are many small changes from the first demo as well as some large ones. Only 15 days away!
(also, sig has been updated from 8% completion to 10%. We are making progress )

Oh, and guys. Really bad estimation time, but I'd say somewhere around the end of summer is the time you will get to play the third demo.

Edit: HEY GUIZ DID I MENTION YOU CAN POST IDEAS FOR WEAPONS AND WHATNOT? SINCE I PLAN TO (somehow) USE A WEAPON-SWITCHING UPGRADE FOR MULTIPLE TYPES OF WEAPONS, IDEAS ON SAID WEAPONS WOULD B MAUCH APPRETIATED.
(just remember, they all have to be shooter-type weapons)

[The Masked One]

Rapid-fire, Mega-bomb (Explodes when hits enemy, damages nearby enemies), spinning gun. Thats all i got Atm.