Odd loose ends to tidy up.

Pixel_Outlaw · Post by **Pixel_Outlaw** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 4:53 am

I've recently realized that I have many small goals that need to be done.

-Finish learning C++
-Finish some of those half completed vidya games
-Learn to play Chess
-Learn the number row on my keyboard
-Finish learning OpenGL
-Finally see those last two abdominal muscles

What are your loose ends that eat at the back of your mind?

Parhaps we could post back in a month with progress? Just a thought.

The Coop · Post by **The Coop** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 4:58 am

I have to hope I can get my sig privileges back, after accidentally linking to the wrong one last night, and putting that URL in my sig.

I wonder how many people saw that Sonic 2 one before it vanished...

Edit: Well, that was quick

Pixel_Outlaw · Post by **Pixel_Outlaw** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:00 am

I suppose you will not be needing to post back then.

The Coop · Post by **The Coop** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:04 am

Apparently not.

Now, to get back to working on a remix I started last year. The damn thing's almost done, but I keep getting sidetracked by pesky things like work and sleep.

GaijinPunch · Post by **GaijinPunch** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:57 am

Pixel_Outlaw wrote: -Finish learning C++

Is this really possible? C++ is one of those languages that even the best programmers don't know entirely.

Pixel_Outlaw · Post by **Pixel_Outlaw** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:00 am

GaijinPunch wrote:
Pixel_Outlaw wrote: -Finish learning C++
Is this really possible? C++ is one of those languages that even the best programmers don't know entirely.

Let me just say finishing my book tutorials.

UnscathedFlyingObject · Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:10 am

Start working on my CCNP now that I'm interning at a Cisco reseller/contractor.

Maybe it'd convince them to hire me

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trivial · Post by **trivial** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 12:18 pm

Wax chest. Write, illustrate, publish pop-up book about the experience. Lose shirt, find area of bad feelings. Claim authorship of song, "Feelings".

Frederik · Post by **Frederik** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 2:21 pm

Pixel_Outlaw wrote: -Finally see those last two abdominal muscles
.

Check that one out:
http://exercise.about.com/od/abs/ss/abexercises.htm

It´s supposed to be the most effective ab excercise you can do, and boy does it ever burn. I also find it to be a lot more fun than those tedious standard crunches.

Nuke · Post by **Nuke** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 2:35 pm

In no particular order:
-loose more weight
-Learn the guitar
-Paint more
-Get laid

antron · Post by **antron** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 2:53 pm

Need to finish my Atari 2600 game. Scanline kernel is complete, now I need one to load data from rom and supply game physics and rules.

doodude · Post by **doodude** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:39 pm

Post more useless post...

elfhentaifan · Post by **elfhentaifan** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:47 pm

1cc ibara hard mode without losing a live and bomb

doodude · Post by **doodude** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:51 pm

Did I mention I need to post more useless post?

SpooN · Post by **SpooN** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:55 pm

My projects are always way to big and unrealistic so that I never get anything done:
Like program a realistic 2d (fixed viewpoint) cumulus cloud simulator with c++ using directx (which would require me to learn pretty advanced directx programming and better c++ programming first, not speaking of the math behind the lightning and movement of clouds)
or get the cho rensha worldrecord (lol)

But as long as the current semester is running I have at least the excuse of university being more important... -.-

bay · Post by **bay** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:15 pm

GaijinPunch wrote:
Pixel_Outlaw wrote: -Finish learning C++
Is this really possible? C++ is one of those languages that even the best programmers don't know entirely.

i can give you a run for your money in it.

the new standard is allegedly going to come out this century, so you might want to hurry up a bit.

tho i think bjarne could claim he knows c++ inside and out.

The n00b · Post by **The n00b** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:31 pm

UnscathedFlyingObject wrote:Start working on my CCNP now that I'm interning at a Cisco reseller/contractor.

Maybe it'd convince them to hire me .

A worthy goal, I'm working on the CCNP myself. I've just lost all motivation after getting the CCNA though.

IMO if you have your CCNA and they still won't hire you... Finding another job would be a better incentive than getting the CCNP.

Frederik · Post by **Frederik** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:11 pm

doodude wrote:Did I mention I need to post more useless post?

No, I think you didn´t... can you please post this again, I really want to hear more about that.

Udderdude · Post by **Udderdude** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:53 pm

Make moar shmups? I dunno. I'm afraid my life-goals list consists of 'eat, sleep, play and/or make videogames' :S

GaijinPunch · Post by **GaijinPunch** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 12:17 am

bay wrote: tho i think bjarne could claim he knows c++ inside and out.

Likely, but it's one of those languages that expands (Boost libraries, for example) and knowing them would constitute "knowledge in the language".

CMoon · Post by **CMoon** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:35 am

Pixel_Outlaw wrote: -Learn to play Chess

Chess rocks, but make sure you find a human being to teach you and not just a computer tutorial. Playing against people (especially people who are willing to discuss the game with you) is the best way to learn. A basic book that shows you all the pieces moves and basic strategies could be good, but I wouldn't go all out with lots of other books.

The best thing is to have friends who want to play routinely and are good sports. Play often and have fun!

The n00b · Post by **The n00b** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:45 am

CMoon wrote:
Pixel_Outlaw wrote: -Learn to play Chess
Chess rocks, but make sure you find a human being to teach you and not just a computer tutorial. Playing against people (especially people who are willing to discuss the game with you) is the best way to learn. A basic book that shows you all the pieces moves and basic strategies could be good, but I wouldn't go all out with lots of other books.

The best thing is to have friends who want to play routinely and are good sports. Play often and have fun!

The best part is screaming "I GOT YOUR BITCH" when you manage to take someone's queen. This might not be the best idea if you want a frequent chess partner though.

UnscathedFlyingObject · Fri Jun 13, 2008 2:09 am

The n00b wrote:
UnscathedFlyingObject wrote:Start working on my CCNP now that I'm interning at a Cisco reseller/contractor.

Maybe it'd convince them to hire me .
A worthy goal, I'm working on the CCNP myself. I've just lost all motivation after getting the CCNA though.

IMO if you have your CCNA and they still won't hire you... Finding another job would be a better incentive than getting the CCNP.

In my case, getting a CCNP is a big incentive for them to hire me. They get discounts and other deals from Cisco the higher and more certified ppl they get. I'll probably get more moolah too.

Specineff · Post by **Specineff** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 5:33 am

1CC Einhander. Damn last five and the exploding mines...

jp · Post by jp » Fri Jun 13, 2008 5:45 am

Finish buying all the Saturn shmups (and rebuy the ones I sold) and then finally turn my crappy site into a really-real site with really-real reviews and pictures and neat stuff like that.

Pixel_Outlaw · Post by **Pixel_Outlaw** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:15 am

If anyone has MSN messenger and time to teach a bit o chess I would be willing. I do work fulltime though so there are some key times.

Post by **Shatterhand** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:28 pm

I have 2 games to finish. I mean 2 games I begun coding, and never finished it. One of them is very close to be finished, the other one is eons away, and I've been working on it on and off for like.. 4 years now? Geez... it's going to be the next Duke Nukem Forever.

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