Hi, just wanted to brag a little about a new wallpaper I made.
It uses a little of demoscene-like graphics techniques to generate images and animations that I personally enjoy a lot - but I'm yet unsure whether I'm the only one.
For those graphics-coding-inclined: it makes a heavy use of pixel shaders, basically computing distance functions for combinations of simple shapes (http://www.iquilezles.org/www/articles/distfunctions/distfunctions.htm) and then texturing the surface with these shapes replicated. Although the word 'texturing' is used in a loose sense here, since there is no geometry of the tunnels and grids that you can see in the app - everything is happening in pixel shaders, issued on quads covering all or part of the screen and the 3D-like surfaces are obtained through coordinate transformations.
Play Store link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.madscientist.shape
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As you can see on the image, the customization options allow to obtain very different looks, so I decided to release a series of free wallpapers each showing one distinctive preset from the full app. The first one is Neon Tunnel:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.madscientist.shape.neon
Let me know what you think about it.
I'm happy to answer any technical questions. I'll probably do a technical write-up on my blog soon, whether anyone's interested or not.
Cool wallpaper! I am glad that Magic Fluids and Waterfloo now have a successor. Will there be a regular app gui in the future?
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Cool wallpaper! I am glad that Magic Fluids and Waterfloo now have a successor. Will there be a regular app gui in the future?
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Thanks! There might be. I thought about making a separate app that would allow the user to control the shape-morphing process and design the images for yourself. But if the wallpaper doesn't take off, I might just slap the regular app mode on top of the wallpaper and call it a day.
There is some activity in your app's thread, in case you missed it.
I'm also a fan of your apps! The patterns in the wallpaper look beautiful. I want to program sth similar, and play around with it.
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Thanks! There might be. I thought about making a separate app that would allow the user to control the shape-morphing process and design the images for yourself. But if the wallpaper doesn't take off, I might just slap the regular app mode on top of the wallpaper and call it a day.
There is some activity in your app's thread, in case you missed it.
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With a regular app gui you could maybe offer other ways to play around with the shapes .
A 3D volume renderer visualizing shapes would be cool. But that might be computationally too expensive for Android devices.
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Hi folks,
did some game design as a passtime while recovering from a broken foot and need some feedback on it. The game is called "Pocket Bandit" and licensed under the terms of the APL 2.0. It does not contain ads.
PocketBandit is a retro style, three reel slotmachine game with comic optics. You can get it from GooglePlay or from my own website for sideloading.
Screenshots:
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Very simple, Maybe add some sounds? Liking the old style design. Maybe add more game options?
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Very simple, Maybe add some sounds? Liking the old style design. Maybe add more game options?
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With "more game options", do you mean more payout schedules or did you have something entirely different in mind?
Thanks for the nice and simple game. Love little projects like these. Wish I didn't have a hard time learning how to code, i'd be making my own apps. I do icons/images and can make high quality sounds through FL Studio if you ever wanted to work on a new project in the future.
I added an attachment of some quick examples. I made a few icons and the Pocket Bandit Logo similar to what you guys did, also added the .xcf files.
Android1993 said:
Thanks for the nice and simple game. Love little projects like these. Wish I didn't have a hard time learning how to code, i'd be making my own apps. I do icons/images and can make high quality sounds through FL Studio if you ever wanted to work on a new project in the future.
I added an attachment of some quick examples. I made a few icons and the Pocket Bandit Logo similar to what you guys did, also added the .xcf files.
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Hi, thanks for the graphcis, but I'm afraid i can't use them as they completely clash with the style of the rest of the artwork. On a technical note: I'm using Linux, so 7Z and XCF are not formats, I can work with very well. I need SVG files that contain the graphic elements drawn for a 480x320 canvas with no safe frame around them.
Never heard of FL studio, but PocketBandit could sure use some more sounds: a different one for braking the wheels, a sound for sliding the gamble screen, maybe a button click sound and something for the coins.
simple, but funny hehehe
downloaded it, played it for 5 minutes but after this i get bored.. more gameoptions and modes would be great. For example 3 lines not one.
haha nice game
I'm currently completely overhauling this. Mainly with the aim of getting rid of anti aliasing, but if anyone has a good idea for a new feature: bring it forth. Multiple winlines is on the antilist, though.
Great work good start expecting a beta update
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This Valentine's day spread a smile across your partners face by writing their name in the clouds with this awesome live wallpaper.
A simple and elegant live wallpaper that lets you profess your love right off the screen. Write your namesm or leave cute notes and spread your love in the air.
Move around the scene touch the clouds and move the balloons. Customize every element present on the screen to achieve your desired scene. Maintains a minimalistic theme to offer a clutter free home screen.
Optimized usage of memory and the battery backup is great. Supports every screen and looks good in both landscape and portrait screens.
Coming soon:
*Themes
*Weather Cycle
*Day Night cycle
*Heart Beat
Have a look at it and post your critics and recommendations..
Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sf.loveairfree
Any comments or suggestions??
This is my first app so am just a little curious.
Thanks
Cool.
Downloading now
very nice I hope you sell a lot of it. You could make the Free Version to Work until the 10th or something and Pro Version infinite
Thanks, thats a good idea i will look into it
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Looks lovely, many guys will get lucky with this
Haha, thats the general idea behind this
Loved the design..just awesome
Thanks a a lot
I ahve unlocked some features in the free version
Cool. Btw my gf loved it
You know what would be a good idea.
Setup a service and allow users to write love notes to each other.
The messages would appear in the clouds.
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You know what would be a good idea.
Setup a service and allow users to write love notes to each other.
The messages would appear in the clouds.
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I would love to, But i have no idea about services of that kind can you point me to some resources
Thanks
Really cool loved it ...
Btw, could you add the feature to change fonts??
We are in the process of adding extra features. Glad you like it
Hi,
This is my third app based on fluid simulation. I did smoke and water before, and now it's time for fire.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.madscientist.fire.demo
It's basically a modified regular smoke simulation, with some shaders on top.
If you have a moderately fast device, even a pretty advanced post-processing effects (motion blur, heat haze) should work fine.
If you have any feedback or questions, let me know!
We really need more lwps like this I have magic fluids and waterfloo and they are both awesome my favorite on my note 3 was magic fluids and now it would seem magic flames will change the show anyhow I have tested the free version and so far sooo good unfortunately i can't comment on the paid app as of yet because my credit card is being replaced but I believe it will be perfect. Also @_Mad_Scientist_ why not try to change the scenery I mean yeah it's a beautiful lwp but I guess users will try to use high graphic settings and in result more battery drain why not do some 2d+3d lwps like space planets super novas or whatever those seem to be selling good and some of them are very battery friendly on top graphic settings just a suggestion and a wish actually i would love to see one of those kind developed by you in any case thank you for your work it is awesome; -)
@sephkateno : Thanks a lot for the kind words! What you say about my apps using lots of battery is certainly true, that is the price to pay for these simulations.
Your suggestions are good, however one's business model should be such as to take advantage of one's strengths. I'm good at coding graphics/physics. Typical live wallpapers are usually based on the work of 3D/texture artists. That's something I have no clue about and I'll never be good at. It's more likely that I'd switch to games (with rather minimalistic graphics, of cource ).
I tried the demo version. The effect is amazing, really nice job!
I do not know if it is in the full version, but a nice feature would be if you could extinguish the fire and start a new one (or several new ones) by touching or swiping on other parts of the screen.
Good job!
About
Wonderwall is a gallery for the best nature and landscape photography. Every day one handpicked photo is added to the collection. This app allows you to browse through the photos and set them as wallpaper within 1 touch. And by implementing Google's Material Design principles, Wonderwall works super convenient.
Features
Gallery: Browse through all the wallpapers
Autoset: Let Wonderwall set wallpapers for you!
Favorites: Star your favorites so you always find them back
History: Retrieve that one wallpaper you once had and easily set it back
Submit: Your own photograph on Wonderwall? It's possible
View by category: You only want wallpapers with a waterfall, some mountains or a bridge? Wonderwall's categories make this possible!
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Material Design
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View EXIF data (Camera, ISO, Aperture, Exposure, Focal length)
What makes Wonderwall special?
Most wallpaper apps, like Wally or Wallmax, give you desktop backgrounds which are meant to be viewed in landscape orientation. They crop those to your phone, which is a portrait viewing mode. Because those backgrounds aren't supposed to be viewed that way they often don't look thát good anymore.
Wonderwall offers you wallpapers which are already in the portrait viewing mode, thus looking much better on your phone!
In action
Where do I get it?
Wonderwall is available on Google Play for Android devices running 4.0 or higher.
or scan the following QR code which leads you there:
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I thought some of you might be interested in who 'the guy behind the app' is. I'm a 19 year old guy from Belgium. I've been programming ever since I was 13 years old. I've made quite a few things already, including a somewhat popular open-source project bringing Material Design to .NET .
Thank you for checking out my application.
I will be here to answer all your questions and read your feedback. Reviews on Google Play are highly appreciated!
Great app! Using it daily for my wallpapers now!
Congrats!
Looks good, going to try it.
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Looks good, going to try it.
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Let me know what you think of it!
matdestr said:
Great app! Using it daily for my wallpapers now!
Congrats!
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Thanks man! I'm glad you keep using it
Hi, I loved your app, but about a month ago app started to show that my device is offline a not dowloading new wallpapers. Am I the only one?
- Lovely Wallpaper, koi fish pond, 3D rendered in OpenGL 2.0, has amazing pure water effects, is fully interactive and one of the best wallpaper available for free. Swipe the screen to get the water to ripple, swish and swirl in any direction. The water responds to your touch by moving fast and allows you to make your own unique patterns.
- Beside, with many background/theme, creatures, plan and other beatiful effects, you can mix them together to make the beautiful, extremely realistic fish pond .
- If you feel boring with exists background/theme that we provide, you can choose your favourite image from your side and set it as background.
- If all of those things don't let you make you happy, dont worry, because we allow you to combine between your picture and our theme to export the most beautiful background that you've never seen before.
- It only uses battery when the screen is ON. Once the screen is turned off, the app STOPS CONSUMING power.
- And many other interesting things that waiting for you to explore , and trust us, we will not let you down.
- We also will support you to fix bug as soon as possible
- Last but not less important, our app totally FREE and NO LIMITATION. You dont have to wait or spend any penny to get all app features :fingers-crossed:.
- In order to improve our wallpaper for users, we have added advertisements in the preview mode and settings page. We hope that you will understand and keep supporting us like you always have. We will consider about removing ads feature in next version :good:.
Enjoy yourself :silly:!
Link app :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.doan.dinh.lovelywallpaper
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Up for new day
App has almost 1000 downloads, thank you for your support
Up for weekend
Up up, battery saver utility, auto cool down device, quick charge will be integrated in version 2.0
Up for new day ^^