tulamide's Forum Posts

  • Check the properties of the process in the task manager and look for it's location. The task manager in XP is pretty poor I think - I used to use Process Explorer. It should give you more info.Good idea. My AV has a pretty good process manager. Will see what it tells me.

    I apologize for posting here as if related to C2, should it turn out that it's just a matter of some malware.

    For example, I never heard of Punto switcher, nor did I ever install it. The abbreviation TLH has a connection to Microsoft. It stands for "Top-Level Hierarchy" and is used in Exchange Server. But I also never had anything to do with exchange.

    Well, the search continues...

  • <font color=blue>Hi everybody,

    I would like to introduce myself. My name is Blossom and I'm a song. Nothing special, just a simple song. But I can't help being different to a point where I seek more than I found yet.

    It's not tulamide's fault. He's nice and caring. But he can't fulfill my dream. I'm sad at times. There's this yearning, a little voice that tells me to explore the world.

    How I would love to accompany an adventurer on his quest! How I would love to see the world through the eyes of an artist!

    I know this is asked so much, but would you be willing to help me? Tulamide told me that some of you create amazing prototypes, while others take part in competitions, where they create complete games in just a few days! He also showed me the beautiful artwork that so many post here. Also there are talented authors of awesome stories - although they tend to keep in the background. There talent can be seen in games, for example on the arcade. And all of you share one thing in common - the ability to create worlds. And that's my wish. Take me with you on the journey!

    In exactly one week from now I will show up here. Hear me, feel me, let me inspire you. And let me be part of your creation.

    </font>

  • In Wirklichkeit erkennen wir nichts; denn die Wahrheit liegt in der Tiefe.

    It's a bit over my head. Are there different methods? Might sound like a noob now, but this is what I've done:

    Created the project. In the project's settings I chose Chrome for previewing. I hit the preview button to preview. After previewing I closed the tab in Chrome.

    I would never had noticed about these executables, if I didn't wonder about the intense RAM usage (about 1 GB) after a few times previewing. So I opened the task manager. But to make this clear: The RAM issue is not related to TLHBalloonParent (each of them just uses a tiny amount of RAM).

    In one of my tests, the process was as follows:

    Opened the image editor in C2. Everything's fine. Selected a color and drawed a few pixels. Still fine. Previewed in Chrome. Again, all is good. Back to C2, opening the image editor, drawing a few pixel - voil�, TLHBalloonParent.exe shows up.

    But it is not reliable. Sometimes it happens, sometimes not. I don't see what is influencing the appearance of the executables. Also stopping the task doesn't harm any functionality. It's like ghosts. While they might do no harm, they definitely frighten you.

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  • I tried to find it. It doesn't exist. At least not as a file. As if they are generated on the fly.

    I can stop the task and it immediatly closes, no other processes are started then. My AV suite doesn't detect anything. It's running all the time, but I also just made a full scan.

    Google translate helped me understand the russian entries. It's about several users having the same problem I have, but unrelated to C2 (though I have no info to what else it is related, maybe Chrome). They also searched and scanned with no result. No file exists. They also have the impression of randomness like I have. Sometimes they show up, sometimes not.

  • I hope this is what you're looking for (or at least close to)?

    live demo

    Some important notes: I can't work with the microphone (a system higher than XP is needed for that), so instead some music is used. I care more for the eq'ing - it uses just one signal tagged "musik", therefor this should work as is for live input as well.

    Hit the play button to start/pause/resume the music. It may take a few seconds before music starts. Then just use the pseudo faders for eq'ing. In this demo it's six bands, but you are not limited on this. You can have as many bands as you like, with whatever frequencies you need.

    To not bloat this to a full app, there are only fixed frequencies and bandwidths. They are from left to right per fader: 100 Hz, 300 Hz, 600 Hz, 1.2 kHz, 2.4 kHz and 4.8 kHz, with a narrow bandwidth each.

    Range of the faders is +20 dB (top) to -20 dB (bottom). I lowered the music volume by 20 db to prevent to much clipping, when all bands are at max.

    IMPORTANT: You need web audio ("advanced audio support") and webGL. I only tested on Chrome with WinXP, and that's working like a charm.

  • Are you sure C2 is the cause?That question is more difficult to answer than it seems. I can say for sure that this executable gets started when using the color picker in the image editor and that all copies of it (sometimes it's 2, sometimes 6, depends on how many times I open the image editor) are automatically closed when C2 closes. So they are related to each other, but that doesn't automatically mean, C2 is the cause :)

    Btw, the executables don't hide, they even show up in the applications tab of the task manager.

    Yep, I did a web search too, and was quite surprised to not find any info (don't understand russian at all). That's why I alerted ASHLEY. He might know the answers or at least can point out, that it has nothing to do with C2 (but why is it then only starting in the context of C2?)

    EDIT: It seems, that Chrome is also involved somehow, because all of the above is more likely to happen, when I at least once invoke a preview via Chrome. It seems to not happen when Firefox is used for previewing. But it's hard to tell because it can take quite some time before it happens.

  • Ashley

    Please excuse the dozen of questions, but this is driving me crazy <img src="smileys/smiley18.gif" border="0" align="middle" />

    What exactly is TLHBalloonParent.exe? Why is it started by C2 silently? And why does it need 6 or 7 copies of it running simultanously?

    I'd prefer not to have executables started without my permission. On my system I have Balloon Tips disabled, because they are very annoying on XP. Because of the similar name I wonder if C2 tries to start a replacement for it? Or is it some kind of virus hitchhiking C2?

    From what I can tell, those executables seem to be started whenever I use the color picker from the image editor. All copies exit when I exit C2.

    And last question: How can I prevent TLHBalloonParent.exe from being started by C2?

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    I'm jealous now. All of my novel summed up in one sentence. <img src="smileys/smiley36.gif" border="0" align="middle" />

  • I did understand what you said earlier and therefor showed how local variables are used. The "check local variables" is the last line in my example (System | lotVar = 1). As soon as the local variable is created it can be used for comparison.

    But it is crucial to understand the "philosophy" (sorry, I lack the right words here) of variables.

    There are three different kinds of variables in C2. Global, local and instance. They differ mainly in their scope.

    A global variable is valid all over the layout, visible and usable for every event and object.

    An instance variable can be accessed from anywhere in the event sheet, but is not unique. It shares its name (and access rule) with all other instances, and lives with an object.

    A local variable is only generable within subevents and only lives for the time the subevent is executed. So to access it you need to create a subevent in the same subevent level, where the local variable was created.

    Start of layout

    Local variable

    Local variable = some value -> do something

    Trying something like this:

    Start of layout

    Local variable

    Enemy died

    local variable = some value -> do something

    is impossible. The local variable created in Start of layout doesn't exist anymore when "Enemy died" happens. Therefor you can't find any option to compare the local variable of "Start of layout" in the "enemy died" event.

  • ... , game ideas aren't copyrighted , he can make a tetris clone with his own assets and no one will harm him ...

    Whiteclaws

    From the U.S. Copyright Office: "Copyright does not protect facts, ideas, systems, or methods of operation, although it may protect the way these things are expressed."

    So in the case of Breakout this means, you may very well have an idea of a paddle pushing a ball that destroys bricks of a wall and bounces back. But when shaping this idea to a game, it MUST NOT be similar to the game Breakout. By substantially altering it, you avoid copyright infringement. For example, use a slingshot instead of a paddle, use real world physics and let the bricks of a wall instead be balloons floating in the air. Now it's your own original work and no derivative anymore. Unless you describe somewhere, that you based this game on Breakout...

    In the case of Tetris I can only recommend what I already said about Breakout. It simply isn't sufficient to just make Tetris with your own assets. I'd again say to google it, but to make your search easier, I'll link to just one of so many articles about it: http://www.webpronews.com/tetris-clones-beware-you-may-be-held-accountable-for-copyright-infringement-2012-06

  • Can not warn enough:

    Use game concepts like Breakout/Arkanoid to learn game development. Atari/Taito will be flattered.

    But don't, never ever, publish a Breakout clone. It is not the name that is copyrighted, it is the whole game!

    You might get away with it when you're not making much profit or gain any attention. But it is intelectual property that you are using without permission. Getting away with it doesn't mean it's legal.

    And as soon as you are making profit, gain attention or get in competiton with the copyright holder (e.g. publishing for iOS, where Atari already sells their own Breakout derivatives), the lawyers will knock at your door.

    You don't think so? Just google for "breakout copyright" and you will see what I mean.

    From the U.S. Copyright Office: "Copyright does not protect facts, ideas, systems, or methods of operation, although it may protect the way these things are expressed."

    So in the case of Breakout this means, you may very well have an idea of a paddle pushing a ball that destroys bricks of a wall and bounces back. But when shaping this idea to a game, it MUST NOT be similar to the game Breakout. By substantially altering it, you avoid copyright infringement. For example, use a slingshot instead of a paddle, use real world physics and let the bricks of a wall instead be balloons floating in the air. Now it's your own original work and no derivative anymore. Unless you describe somewhere, that you based this game on Breakout...

    But seriously, wouldn't it be easier to create a unique game with an original idea?

  • newt

    Thanks, I created a bug report. And sorry for almost misusing the thread <img src="smileys/smiley1.gif" border="0" align="middle" />

  • Link to .capx file (required!):

    This is an user interface issue of C2 itself. I refer to this post instead: http://www.scirra.com/forum/topic68143_post451577.html#451577

    Steps to reproduce:

    1. Start Construct 2

    2. Open the "Edit theme colors" dialog

    3. Try to change any color

    Observed result:

    Colors can't be changed due to further actions (opening color picker) missing.

    Expected result:

    Being able to change a color.

    Browsers affected:

    Chrome: no

    Firefox: no

    Internet Explorer: no

    Operating system & service pack:

    Win XP SP3, 32-bit. Balloon tips disabled. Graphics drivers up-to-date. Tested as user and as administrator.

    Construct 2 version:

    r139 stable

  • I tryed in the free edition and it works. <img src="smileys/smiley3.gif" border="0" align="middle" />

    I can't get it to work, or I'm doing something wrong! I'm trying to change colors by opening the following dialog:

    <img src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/11182740/pictures/themecolors.png" border="0" />

    All I can do there is to click on one of the items in the "elements" column. This does nothing besides showing the item selected. I tried single-click, double-click and right-click on any item in any column or row. Also, I repeated all tests with C2 started as admin.

    What am I doing wrong?

  • Is editing theme colors a full version only feature? I tried the "Edit theme colors" dialog, but besides listing all colors, I can't do anything. Nothing is clickable/changable.