Are you interested in Game Development Guides? - Android General

Hi! I am the lead developer at Kilobolt Studios and I am trying to get your opinion.
I am thinking about beginning a series of free tutorials here on XDA for aspiring Android game developers. I just want to gauge how much interest there is on such a topic.
If you are interested, let me know below!
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If you could also post whether you would prefer me beginning with basic Java or jumping straight into Android-specific game development, that would be great.
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Great! I will be starting the tutorials here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1753131
Let me know if there are any questions!

I'd be very interested in such a thing if it were to appear here.
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I would be extremely interested in learning game development

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Bring it on
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tjdwowh said:
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learning it with basic java would be more convinent.. and you can take lil help from devlopers like me for writing tutorials on seting up things.. that would lesen your work till some extent ... n i would be glad to learn gaming development..
(i dont know java .. i know c n c++ only )

Some beginner java tutorials please

Great idea!
If it ain't too much of an effort, then starting off with java would be preferred...
Please do post links here...
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Very interested. Thanks for your effort

Well many of us knows basic Java but you should start from the most basic steps anyway. Also I'm interested!

Should start from basics, so that even teens can learn how to develop good games instead of fart apps.

I wish if i could learn....but I dont know any programming language as im a student on biology.
I hope you people would try to develop GOD OF WAR or BURNOUT PARADISE for android devices.
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DD-Ripper said:
I wish if i could learn....but I dont know any programming language as im a student on biology.
I hope you people would try to develop GOD OF WAR or BURNOUT PARADISE for android devices.
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Hey, I will be starting with the very basics, so even if you are a "student of biology" feel free to join us! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1753131

Yea we would be interested! I'm a new developer for android and I really want to improve myself. I'll follow ur thread.

Thanks! I'm glad you are as excited as I am!

tjdwowh said:
Hey, I will be starting with the very basics, so even if you are a "student of biology" feel free to join us! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1753131
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That would be cool then
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Port Temple Run from iOS to Android (request)
"Hello,
We're looking for an exceptional individual (not company) to help us port our hit iOS game Temple Run to Android. Temple Run has been a wild success for us on iOS (currently in the top 50 free apps) and we're getting a ton of requests to port it to Android. You can check out the game here:
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We'd love to be on as many platforms as possible, but we're just 3 people and don't have the bandwidth to do it ourselves. So that's why I'm here. We're looking for someone to port it for us. Ideally, I'd like to find a talented individual who has Android game development experience who wants to take this project on. Compensation is negotiable, we can do a fixed price contract, revenue share, or a combination of both.
If you're interested in the job, PM me or email me at kshep at imangistudios dot com with some details on who you are and why we should hire you.
Thanks!
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Hope someone can do it, Temple Run is fun!
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yes its fun but so far i have not seen any ports of iOS games to android by individuals
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I love this awesome game!
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upppppp please do this i love this game
please do this porting, i love that game!
someone i know is a genius out there, help these devs out!!!!!
+1
Would be great to have this ported!
c'mon developers, please, do that!
pleeeeease port it
Please make it reall !!
shaksoo said:
Please make it reall !!
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cmon developers... please port it
please try to port it anyway!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please port it!
i heard there is some kind of demo/beta version of this game. Is it true?
pleaseeee port it!!!!
DAmn I am regretting buying a android cause scarcity of quality apps & games support.
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DAmn I am regretting buying a android cause scarcity of quality apps & games support.
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I regret reading your pointless post. Do more research or lurk moar...
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navid_rvl said:
DAmn I am regretting buying a android cause scarcity of quality apps & games support.
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Your so right, but this is the only reason. [and stabillity actually but thats it!]

[WIP][GAME]Blitzball Android

Hello everyone,
i would like to announce that id started to work on a new Game.
Some of you may know Final Fantasy X and Blitzball, im a hughe fan of it.
Thats why im going to make a familier game like Blitzball for Android in 3D.
At the moment im working alone on it, so thats why i thought why not posting it here.
Im looking for people that want to work with me on this Project, i need devs, animaters etc.
Im doing this Game in Unity3d.
If you are interested and would like to work with me on that game, please contact me.
Maybe i will make this as a community Project and the game will be for FREE, promise.
Also it would be nice if you guys could give me some input, as do you like this idea and also tell me your wishes.
(sorry for my english)
for those who dont know this game here you can find a short clip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVjt0Rk_Ur0
Greetz Aco
Omg, this would be definitely the game I've been looking for since I purchased my first android! I am just a huge fan of final fantasy and blitzball was just amazingly addictive. I wish I had knowledge in programming for android to help you, but it's not the case...but you have my full moral support! And if the project were to be realized, be sure that you would have my donation!
Swypeando desde Paranoid en Galaxy Nexus
AW: [WIP][GAME]Blitzball Android
Any news?
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Did you have some news for us?
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Sounds like a good idea I am looking forward to trying it
Jonesing Games to the rescue
This is an amazing idea, although this thread seems old and dead. However, I'd like to revive this project . Does anyone know about possible copyrights and trademarks surrounding Blitzball?
I'm a lead developer for Jonesing games, a small, upcoming, company. Check us out at jonesinggames.com

Net Navi/Mega man PET style app

So I got to thinking earlier today that it would be kinda awesome to have "net navis" on our android devices. It could be somewhat based on the Megaman games where you would have a character that would "live in your phone" and it could be your personal assistant along with going into the net and doing cool things like in the games. So it could have a practical and helpful use and a game/fun use. It could be an interesting idea that a developer could take and run with or maybe there's even something out there like this already. If anyone really likes the idea and would like to create it, i have a whole gameplan layed out for the specifics. I'm just not too savvy on app making. Anyone else have thoughts on this?
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toonwar said:
So I got to thinking earlier today that it would be kinda awesome to have "net navis" on our android devices. It could be somewhat based on the Megaman games where you would have a character that would "live in your phone" and it could be your personal assistant along with going into the net and doing cool things like in the games. So it could have a practical and helpful use and a game/fun use. It could be an interesting idea that a developer could take and run with or maybe there's even something out there like this already. If anyone really likes the idea and would like to create it, i have a whole gameplan layed out for the specifics. I'm just not too savvy on app making. Anyone else have thoughts on this?
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Haha, I thought of that 2 minutes after I started playing MegaMan Battle Network (the original game for the GBA)! Unfortunately, I don't know how to code. If I did, I would have made a PET app already. It's crazy that Capcom hasn't and isn't planning on ever doing it. It seems like such an obvious thing to make. MMBN was ahead of its time but now we have smartphones that are just like PETs from the games and anime and we have assistant-like programs like Siri and Google Now.
I'm seriously considering learning how to code and program AI bots just so that I can make a NetNavi program. It would be even cooler if I could make AI programs self aware but I don't think I could ever do that. If I ever learn to code I'll make the app and let you know ;P
I'm actually kind of interested on the "gameplan" you've got laid out Maybe we've thought of the same things.
What I would not like to see this turning into is a fighting MMO. That would totally ruin the concept as NetNavis were supposed to be useful programs and not just toys.
I think i would like to get into this once i start getting the hang of doing android development. i already do other kinds of development including web based and some back end game development.
Let us know if you do. I would soooooo love to make the program but even if I did know how to code it would still be incredibly hard. It should be some sort of launcher and not just an app. Kinda like the way Facebook Home works: it doesn't take away important features but it customizes the whole experience in order to do its job. That how I imagine this. You get a call and, instead of ringing, your phone vibrates intensely and when you get it out of your pocket your Navi says something along the lines of "X is calling you. Wanna pick it up?". Of course Navis would speak differently depending on who you are (age, job, personality etc). When somebody sends you an email, your Navi would say "You got an email from X. Want me to read it?".
On to the interface, I think most of it shouldn't be easy to customize. Everyone should start off with a default gray humanoid Navi and from that point on, if somebody wants a custom Navi they should program it themselves so that they can make it look exactly the way they want it to look. There shouldn't be a Navi customization feature where users can pick a set of eyes, ahead shape, a helmet etc because that would make it too childish. The maker of the program should offer advice on how to create a custom Navi an should make that possible to do but that's about it. Remember how in the game not many people had custom Navis?
If you ever need alpha/beta testers you know who to ask
Good idea!
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Good idea!
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Thanks Anything you've thought of?
Yo I honestly think this is a good idea. Ive been DYING for an app like this to come out. You could combine something like iOS Siri and a Launcher/Theme app with a netnavi sort of mini game rpg type thing close to the gba game. You could customize the everything about the netnavi and level up find new weapons battle other people and all kinds of things as it progresses. It could make a whole lot of money too it could end up as its own Operating System like in the game. A real artificially intelligent app/OS game or whatever you could take it in a whole lot of places really. Someone needs to work on this idea.
Br00talBean said:
Yo I honestly think this is a good idea. Ive been DYING for an app like this to come out. You could combine something like iOS Siri and a Launcher/Theme app with a netnavi sort of mini game rpg type thing close to the gba game. You could customize the everything about the netnavi and level up find new weapons battle other people and all kinds of things as it progresses. It could make a whole lot of money too it could end up as its own Operating System like in the game. A real artificially intelligent app/OS game or whatever you could take it in a whole lot of places really. Someone needs to work on this idea.
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Well, if I were to make a NetNavi program it wouldn't be a game. It would be a useful AI virtual assistant that would sort of combine Siri with Google Now. Like, it could intelligently predict what you wanna know and would know if you are interested in something specific during that time (like, say, an upcoming video game release) and it would help you with your life so that you don't have to open a billion different apps in order to do a single thing. One app (or rather, one OS) would be able to do everything and people would be able to download add-ons but not apps. The experience would have to be uniformed and everything should be accessible by the Navi so that it can do its job.
Of course, it could still have a gaming aspect. In the GBA games and in the anime NetNavis are personal assistants/anti-virus programs first and online gaming avatars (NetBattlers) second. So that would be nice. People who are only interested in a personal assistant could use the Navi that way while people who are into gaming could also train them to battle.
bi11ie said:
Well, if I were to make a NetNavi program it wouldn't be a game. It would be a useful AI virtual assistant that would sort of combine Siri with Google Now. Like, it could intelligently predict what you wanna know and would know if you are interested in something specific during that time (like, say, an upcoming video game release) and it would help you with your life so that you don't have to open a billion different apps in order to do a single thing. One app (or rather, one OS) would be able to do everything and people would be able to download add-ons but not apps. The experience would have to be uniformed and everything should be accessible by the Navi so that it can do its job.
Of course, it could still have a gaming aspect. In the GBA games and in the anime NetNavis are personal assistants/anti-virus programs first and online gaming avatars (NetBattlers) second. So that would be nice. People who are only interested in a personal assistant could use the Navi that way while people who are into gaming could also train them to battle.
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That sounds perfect lol i mean i honestly think it can be done and would love for thos to happen. Someone could even make a custom ROM or something or Launcher for now til it gets out there and does good cause all that coding and programs to make this would be expensive in the beginning. Someone could create an add on to a rom already til it gets popular or anything really lol i jus wanna see it done i been waiting since i was a kid and i know its possible now.
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Br00talBean said:
That sounds perfect lol i mean i honestly think it can be done and would love for thos to happen. Someone could even make a custom ROM or something or Launcher for now til it gets out there and does good cause all that coding and programs to make this would be expensive in the beginning. Someone could create an add on to a rom already til it gets popular or anything really lol i jus wanna see it done i been waiting since i was a kid and i know its possible now.
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Hahah I've been waiting for it since I was 6 xD (I'm 15 now)
Now that I've finished all the 6 MMBN GBA games I want a NetNavi / PET more than ever. And since nobody is making one -even though it seems so obvious and the resources are here for the most part- I'd be happy to be the one who creates it IF I had a team of scientists, engineers and programmers to help me. But I don't. And I don't know how to code. But if I ever learn how to, I promise I'm gonna do everything I can to make this a reality for everyone.
bi11ie said:
Hahah I've been waiting for it since I was 6 xD (I'm 15 now)
Now that I've finished all the 6 MMBN GBA games I want a NetNavi / PET more than ever. And since nobody is making one -even though it seems so obvious and the resources are here for the most part- I'd be happy to be the one who creates it IF I had a team of scientists, engineers and programmers to help me. But I don't. And I don't know how to code. But if I ever learn how to, I promise I'm gonna do everything I can to make this a reality for everyone.
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Bro im boutta be 21 and i have been waiting for it to happen since battle network came out period lol youre right all the resources are here. I mean if i knew how to code i would definately try to do this but unfortunately i dont -_- id gladly test it no problem at all though! Hahaha SOMEONE MAKE THIS HAPPEN
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Br00talBean said:
Bro im boutta be 21 and i have been waiting for it to happen since battle network came out period lol youre right all the resources are here. I mean if i knew how to code i would definately try to do this but unfortunately i dont -_- id gladly test it no problem at all though! Hahaha SOMEONE MAKE THIS HAPPEN
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The resources are ~mostly~ here. What about the killer AI? I don't think we could make such smart bots... Maybe in a couple of decades and with enough dedication.... Actually, we might be pretty close; take a look at this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Tqt2TurCnI (you're gonna love it). Gotta get more info on this thing. Also, take a look at this amazing concept: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8iGWzG5wyU .
I think I'm gonna work on some "prototypes" (sketches and stuff) during the summertime once the finals are over. It would be fun. And who knows. I'm interested in programming so I might learn how to code and make a working PET prototype one day :silly:
bi11ie said:
The resources are ~mostly~ here. What about the killer AI? I don't think we could make such smart bots... Maybe in a couple of decades and with enough dedication.... Actually, we might be pretty close; take a look at this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Tqt2TurCnI (you're gonna love it). Gotta get more info on this thing. Also, take a look at this amazing concept: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8iGWzG5wyU .
I think I'm gonna work on some "prototypes" (sketches and stuff) during the summertime once the finals are over. It would be fun. And who knows. I'm interested in programming so I might learn how to code and make a working PET prototype one day :silly:
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Yo all the artificial intelligence stuff is sooo dope i love it. I cqnt wait until everything is like that. Its gonna happen sooner than we think lol someone really needs to work on this asap like i said it would make stuff more interesting and fun and just easy.
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bi11ie said:
Well, if I were to make a NetNavi program it wouldn't be a game. It would be a useful AI virtual assistant that would sort of combine Siri with Google Now. Like, it could intelligently predict what you wanna know and would know if you are interested in something specific during that time (like, say, an upcoming video game release) and it would help you with your life so that you don't have to open a billion different apps in order to do a single thing. One app (or rather, one OS) would be able to do everything and people would be able to download add-ons but not apps. The experience would have to be uniformed and everything should be accessible by the Navi so that it can do its job.
Of course, it could still have a gaming aspect. In the GBA games and in the anime NetNavis are personal assistants/anti-virus programs first and online gaming avatars (NetBattlers) second. So that would be nice. People who are only interested in a personal assistant could use the Navi that way while people who are into gaming could also train them to battle.
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This is exactly what I was hoping for when I posted this a while back. I'm glad its been seen and talked about. I personally don't have the time or skills to do it but I have the ideas and concepts of how it should work and how it should look. If you are able to take it and run that would be really awesome. Like I said before, I'm just glad I'm not the only one who thinks its a good idea!
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Hey guys, hope this is still an open topic because I've been planning on starting a project to create an AI suitable for an app like this, then continue to work on it until it becomes a general AI. (or "super AI" capable of emotion, perception, interaction, education etc. like how human are to an extent) I've been a fan of Megaman for a while but took most interest in MMBN series because of the net navis and what they could be capable of. Toonwar, do you mind discussing to me your game plan lay out for this? you, or anyone else here really can just E-mail me at "[email protected]" in case Im not online at the moment or something. look forward to the dawn of navis and maybe a team that could help!
Hey guys:
Just wanted to say I'm passion too about AI...and love net navi's and megaman in general. I think it would be pretty cool if we could put together a team...even if not everyone can program well...we can all put our minds together and start getting the ball rolling right? Looking forward to this..
xnoctis93 said:
Hey guys:
Just wanted to say I'm passion too about AI...and love net navi's and megaman in general. I think it would be pretty cool if we could put together a team...even if not everyone can program well...we can all put our minds together and start getting the ball rolling right? Looking forward to this..
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I like the way you think! Is there any skill you might have to help contribute to this project?
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I like the way you think! Is there any skill you might have to help contribute to this project?
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I also usually focus on front-end development (web design)...but i've studied Java Programming for a few years, so i'm quite familar with java...and I don't think learning the Android SDK would be a massive difficulty...
xnoctis93 said:
I also usually focus on front-end development (web design)...but i've studied Java Programming for a few years, so i'm quite familar with java...and I don't think learning the Android SDK would be a massive difficulty...
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So you're best at making websites? The way I always envisioned the "jacking-in" and net navi battles would be a website based for navis to battle or meet up (because of course the internet doesnt look like it does in the show, and if navis could discard viruses there wouldnt be a fun battle that comes with it) so I think your skills would become really helpful later on in this! At the moment I'm actually learning the adroid SDK and java coding so that I can know the basics for starting an app for the AI's. It seems like youd be willing to help out in this? It'd be sweet if we could start a team!
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So you're best at making websites? The way I always envisioned the "jacking-in" and net navi battles would be a website based for navis to battle or meet up (because of course the internet doesnt look like it does in the show, and if navis could discard viruses there wouldnt be a fun battle that comes with it) so I think your skills would become really helpful later on in this! At the moment I'm actually learning the adroid SDK and java coding so that I can know the basics for starting an app for the AI's. It seems like youd be willing to help out in this? It'd be sweet if we could start a team!
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Yeah i'm definitely willing to help out. My schedule is pretty busy thesedays with University classes and such...but I think we might be on to something. I'll pm you my email and we can talk more there. And i'm also learning about the Android SDK too more closely thesedays.

New Game Idea, Looking for developers

Hi Everyone
Ive got an amazing idea for a game im sure will be a hit. I only produce graphics so i am looking for programmers to make the actual game as i am not good with java.
Saying that I am also looking to build together a team of talented app developers.
I cannot pay anything yet, but as soon as the app is made and sold, i will split the profits.
You should help me because:
- Chance to become part of a new developing team
- I have full faith in the app being a hit
- Nothing to lose
Thanks for reading, I look forward to working with all the talent hidden in these forums
Fallen-Soldier said:
Hi Everyone
Ive got an amazing idea for a game im sure will be a hit. I only produce graphics so i am looking for programmers to make the actual game as i am not good with java.
Saying that I am also looking to build together a team of talented app developers.
I cannot pay anything yet, but as soon as the app is made and sold, i will split the profits.
You should help me because:
- Chance to become part of a new developing team
- I have full faith in the app being a hit
- Nothing to lose
Thanks for reading, I look forward to working with all the talent hidden in these forums
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i dont think i can really help but you can try the unity game engine their mobile engine is now Free.
Trozzul said:
i dont think i can really help but you can try the unity game engine their mobile engine is now Free.
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Thanks for the info, i am familiar with unity, haven't used it but i heard it is easy to use. ill give it a try
I have only a little java knowledge. Will start learning hard so i can help
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Project ARC. Getting kids/teenagers into the world of development!

Hey there! My name is Josh! I wanted to share some information on a project me and some friends have been working on for a few years now that recently has taken off! It is called aproject ARC Android rom creater's. Pretty much what it is is older guys like me with knowledge on coding and things of that nature. It is a after school/summer program for children and teenagers to learn the art of coding and building custom roms from source! We are currently hoping to expand this program into other states. Me and a friend originally stated it for our own kids and soon all the kids at school found out about what they were doing and learning and as you know kids these days can't live without there phone! So we figured.. since we can not beat them why not join them! Or better yet.. teach them! And that's what we did! I would live to see this go into more states and get more kids involved with it! As some of you may know.. the custom rom era is getting dry and it would be amazing to see these young minds bring more cool crap to the table! So we are currently seeking other like minded people that would love to get the kids and even adults! Into this! We also are currently seeking donor devices for them to learn on as this year for the summer camp we already have 46 students involved! The classes are free so getting devices for them to learn and practice on is a little hard with free classes lol! So if anyone would wanna help in that aspect as well that would be fantastic! Thanks for checking this out and hope to see some people interested!
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