Portal-Studios : Web Design and Custom Flash Development

Globs World

Dave — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:26:37 +0000

GlobsWorld.com is a fun site based around a game called Globs: Path of the Guru. It allows players to make puzzles and share them with their friends. It even takes thumbnails of the levels to use as icons! It’s pretty nifty you should check it out.
Click here to visit Globs World.

Simple Flash Trace Debug Mode

Dave — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 07:36:01 +0000

I thought I would share a little snippet I use from time to time to allow me to turn on and off the trace function in my Flash work.

Basically instead of typing “trace(‘hello world’);” you type “debug(‘hello world’);”.

Then once you are done developing the swf you just change the debugMode variable to false and turn off all your trace functions to save a good bit of processing in the final product. It’s quite handy.

Here is the code I use:

var debugMode:Boolean = true;

function debug(STRING:String){
     if(debugMode){
          trace(STRING);
     }
}

TowelsAndHome.com Magento Store

Dave — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:12:57 +0000

This store was built using the Magento eCommerce script.

Lifeguard Larry Deluxe now a Facebook Game

Dave — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:10:31 +0000

I put together a Facebook app for my new game Lifeguard Larry Deluxe. I’m actually pretty happy with how it turned out and I’m pretty sure that I will be integrating more social networking features into my games from this point on.

The hurtle that I was able to get over was making the facebook calls work from the swf itself. The swf currently has to be on facebook to work properly but I believe I might be able to figure out a way to make it work when the user isn’t on facebook.

Click here to play Lifeguard Larry Deluxe on Facebook.

Lifeguard Larry Deluxe Flash Game

Dave — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:04:16 +0000

This is a funny flash game where you have one minute to find a way to save the drowning boy in the pool. It is a little morbid but it’s really funny and memorable and people like games that surprise them. This was a project that was made with another artist and a musician. Click see more to play the game.

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Primary Flash game

Dave — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 23:45:15 +0000

Primary is an action platformer puzzle game where you control Roy. A HUEman super soldier who must climb to the top of Prizim tower to stop an invasion of color eating monsters who want to lay waste to his planet.

Game design, programming, character design and sound design done by Dave Fulton. Additional artwork and animation done by Matt Ackerman (Frozenfire).

W:Jump
A and D move left and right
S: Go invisible when yellow or drop from ledge when hanging.
J K L or Clicking the screen: Change the color of your body.
SpaceBar: actions for each ability.
R: flip switches and enter doorways

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Venom (Fan Art)

Dave — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:05:34 +0000

Sometimes you just have to draw for the love of it. This was one of those times. Thought it was good enough to include here to show my skills.

Sir Marco Concept Artwork

Dave — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:02:48 +0000

This is concept art for an upcoming game that I am working on.

Attending the Flash Gaming Summit.

Dave — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:40:19 +0000

I will be away from March 7th through the 9th to head out to San Francisco for the Flash Gaming Summit. I will be taking many pictures and I will be sharing them here on my blog with you.

I will be reachable by phone if you need to contact me otherwise please have a great weekend and I will talk with you on Wednesday!

Flash Special Effects: Smoke

Dave — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:37:20 +0000

Hey in my travels around the internet I stumble across some really neat things. Case in point is a great tutorial for animators about how to animate smoke. It’s really worth checking out if you are an animator like myself.
Here is a link.