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[Game] Billy - Touchscreen and Gsen enabled game

After a request over at ppcgeeks pointing to this youtube video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEwyJm4ucns
I thought I might have a go on this game for WindowsMobile. So here it is: Billy!
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Billy, the haunted man, is in trouble. Balls are falling down and he has to run to avoid being crashed. It's your task to help!
Billy can be played using the HTC-GSensor or the touchscreen and should run on nearly any resolution.
Have fun and let me know what you think!
*changes*
ver 0.41
* added 1 sec startuptime to let the gameengine initialize correctly
* fixed bug with replay button not working
* fixed runtime error with exit button
* Billy now installs properly in the Program Files\Games\Billy folder

I am very curious to try this out but I got two error messages (and i tried installing to main memory and storage and got the same messages). I've attached the error reports. I'm on a Fuze (Touch pro). Any ideas?

This seems to be an error of the gameengine not initializing properly. Uploaded version 0.41, it gives another 1000 msec before the graphics display. Let me know if this works, please. Fixed two other bugs as well, see changelog.

Wow very odd game hehe, works fine on my Touch HD.
You should a option of changing the ball texture around. In the youtube vid, they had just a black halo representing the ball which could improve the performance.
Thank goodness the music can be disabled too lol
Nice work.

Feel free to change the balls, the bitmap files can be found in the game folder. It wouldn't make any difference to the performance though.
I know that the game might "stutter" a bit if to much is going on in the background (other programs running). A softrest is helpful here
... and I do really *love* that music!

I cannot run in on my Topaz... anyone can help? thank you!

What happens when you start the game?

Simple but fin. Really like it.
I have version 0.41.
I have 2 error messages on my Touch HD (see attached)...

Also, 3 more ideas to make it perfect :
1) Silent mode by default (so we can launch it and play wherever we are)
2) Some levels of difficulty in the settings
3) hmmm... Could we have Billy a little bit more bloody when he is crushed (like in the you tube video). This is so funny.
Thanks a lot * * * * *

What a fun little game thanks

how do you make a game like this acually?
I want to make some simple 3d app where i can put a 3d model in it.

arturobandini said:
Simple but fin. Really like it.
I have 2 error messages on my Touch HD (see attached)...
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Not much I can do about it atm. I know ot happens to a few people but don't have a clue why. Must have something to do with the Gameengine
not initializin correctly.
arturobandini said:
Also, 3 more ideas to make it perfect :
1) Silent mode by default (so we can launch it and play wherever we are)
2) Some levels of difficulty in the settings
3) hmmm... Could we have Billy a little bit more bloody when he is crushed (like in the you tube video). This is so funny.
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1) If you turn off the sound the game should remember the setting and starting without sound.
2) The difficulty goes up by the amount of balls you survive. (The balls come in faster). Don't think there is really a need for levels (just trying to keep the game simple )
3) I'm not tha gfx-geek myself, but feel free to add whatever you like. The graphic files can be found in the games' folder.
Chaosstorm said:
how do you make a game like this acually?
I want to make some simple 3d app where i can put a 3d model in it.
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I use Arianesoft's Pocket Programming Language (PPL). A fine language to program 2D games for mobile devices (watch out for version 2.0 soon to come!).

well it works on my omnia but not with accelerometer only touchscreen

[GAME] DUNE on Android : One of the best "point & click" ! FREE ;) !

Hi all !
More than 10 years ago, I was playing Dune on my compter ! Now, I tried to "emulate" it on my Windows 7 64 bits, but it's crashing so I looked around to make it work for Android, and I succeed on my HTC Desire HD (WVGA Device). Should work for all other WVGA devices, dunno for others !
In more, as it's an abandonware, it's free.
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How to ? Step by step :
1. Download and install this : http://code.google.com/p/adosbox/downloads/detail?name=aDOSBox-0.2-beta.apk
2. Get the game for free HERE* : http://www.bestoldgames.net/eng/old-games/dune.php
3. Extract the folder "dune" from the zip to the root of sdcard. Unplug your mobile from your computer
4. Launcher aDOSbox downloaded in step1 and then :
- Make Menu to get keyboard
- Type cd dune and do enter or hit the square with one inside
- Type dune and do enter or hit the square with one inside
- Game launched !
*I did not tried with the ENGLISH version but with the FRENCH VERSION HERE, but normally it's the same
Tips in game
- Personnaly, I only use the pad from the emulator + the square with the number 1 inside which is equal to "normal clic" with the mouse
- To save/load game :
> Make "SEE DUNE MAP"
> On the left down corner, go to yellow "ball"
> There, you have Menu with "Save/Load Game", 2 slots available
- You can also save when you are in front of the mirror
Source : http://www.forum-htc-dev.net/t45400...-click-passionant-sous-android-gratuit#582293

Great game!

Also working in the same way, the game "Carmen San Diego"

oh man, i got a huge list of good old games, i just need more space on my phone to install them all.
there are several good legit abandonedware websites, which will pull any title off if & when they become re-licensed.

One of the best ones I know is "Home of the Underdogs"..... Oy... Yet another way to waste my time.... Lol.

Works on the Viewsonic G Tablet.
Big Thanks!!

Happy you enjoy it !
After some hours of playing DUNE, the gameplay is really playable, and the game is still so amazing !

One of the best classic games ever IMHO.
Well I got no sound Any chance to get the option screen back @ first launch? Maybe there are some sound settings

HansiHusten said:
One of the best classic games ever IMHO.
Well I got no sound Any chance to get the option screen back @ first launch? Maybe there are some sound settings
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I was wondering the same thing, only way around it I found was to clear the app's data (via Titanium Backup)

omg!omg! where did I put my Zork game???

omfg...THE GAME OF MY YOUTH!!!!
i loved this game...thank you soooooo much...i used to spent hours over hours playin' this game!!!
thanks man...
TABatalk'd directly from hell

I'm definitely trying this!
Has anybody tried any of the other games running on DosBox?

At a risk of looking even more noobish, I can't seem to get a keyboard to appear when I start up aDos Box?
The keyboard is active when I shut down the app, but not when I'm in it?
I'm trying this on a HTC Desire btw.

hornblowerracing said:
At a risk of looking even more noobish, I can't seem to get a keyboard to appear when I start up aDos Box?
The keyboard is active when I shut down the app, but not when I'm in it?
I'm trying this on a HTC Desire btw.
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I'm having the same trouble. when i quit the app the keyboard is displayed on the home screen. its as if the keyboard can't be displayed in front of dosbox

chemist80 said:
I'm having the same trouble. when i quit the app the keyboard is displayed on the home screen. its as if the keyboard can't be displayed in front of dosbox
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Glad it's not just me then.
Any suggestions guys?

Anybody?

Yop !
In aDOSbox, to make the keyboard appears, simply press Menu (maybe several times). Did you tried to do that?
In the game "Dune", you never need the keyboard
Keep me informed,
Zepiii

Yeah, I tried that but no keyboard appears. However, it is up when I exit ADosBox??
I can get the C:\ prompt, but can't type anything.

Did you see in the up-left corner, there is "Ab", if you click on it, nothing happen?

Zepiii said:
Did you see in the up-left corner, there is "Ab", if you click on it, nothing happen?
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Nothing at all.

Release : Cut The Rope Out for Android - GetJar

Cut The Rope For Android
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Another Amazing hit form the iOS, has finally been released for Android Devices.
Cut The Rope is an Amazing game developed by ChillinGo Studio's, the Game is about a Creature named "Om Nom" that you have received inside a Package, and now its your responsibility to Feed it with Candy.
It is a highly addictive gave with AMAZING PHYSIC'S and ANIMATION.
Currently the game is available for Android devices only via. GetJar.com
Here's How You Can get "Cut The Rope Free" from GetJar :-
1. Download via PC/Tablet
Go-to GetJar.com
If you are using GetJar for the first time you shall be prompted to select your device.
Select and Set your Device (Android Phone Model/Name)
Now Follow this Link
Click on "Free" button and you shall be taken to "Cut The Rope Page"
Now click "Download" and then on the transition pop-up again "Download".
"Cuttherope.apk" download shall start.
Simply transfer the file to Phone or Tablet, then install using File Manager of your Choice.
2. Directly to Android Device/Mobile
Open Browser on Phone and go-to "www.m.getjar.com"
Goto bottom of page and select "Quick Download"
Now enter Quick-Download Code as " 75206 ".
Hit DOWNLOAD
Install and enjoy "Cut the Rope"
Source: GizMee.com

Fun game! I've played all levels

It is definitely a fun game and all went smoothly up until I got to the Gift Box. Experiencing some freezing and crashing, so much so that it's no longer playable. Skipped it and went to Cosmic box and experiencing a little bit of freezing as well.. Anyone else?

One of the best game i've have ever tried...
It's terribly addictive!
No freezes/crashes/bugs so far...

Its annoying how its not on the standard market for auto update functionality.

OP, is http://m.getjar.com
not http://www.m.getjar.com
It is either www or m

ozcr said:
It is definitely a fun game and all went smoothly up until I got to the Gift Box. Experiencing some freezing and crashing, so much so that it's no longer playable. Skipped it and went to Cosmic box and experiencing a little bit of freezing as well.. Anyone else?
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I'm having the same experience, got to gift box and crashes out of the game.
Playing on a Galaxy S2. Hope it gets fixed soon!

Force close after first level - Music is playing, but when I touch a screen, after 5 seconds I have a popup to wait or force close (waiting doesnt help). That was few days ago... Now I have force close on startup - HTC Desire

That Getjar website is not working for me. ****ty way to distribute an app. Either publish it on the market or make a nice webpage with a direct link to the apk.

Why does it need permission to read contact data?

Great!! I've been waiting for this.
Works fine on MIUI Loaded HTC Desire

thanks a lot for this guide, the game is ammazing

i have this game long long ago for android.. O.O

melvinchng said:
i have this game long long ago for android.. O.O
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Those were unofficial, THIS is the official one.

kareemsamman said:
Great!! I've been waiting for this.
Works fine on MIUI Loaded HTC Desire
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Nice to see another Damascan Kareem on the forums
Going to give this a whirl--hope it's better than all these knockoffs.
edit: I think it's easiest to download the apk from a computer and transfer the file to your device.

I also got the crashes and freezing in the gift box levels. Getjar please fix this!!!
Using SGS2.

yeah me too
but the earlier version not works on my Transformer, only on my Nexus S, HD2 or Arc.
This is working fine on TF 3.1 PRIME! v1.5. Not a THD resolution, but is still nice
Thanks OP for sharing
melvinchng said:
i have this game long long ago for android.. O.O
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El Salvador said:
I also got the crashes and freezing in the gift box levels. Getjar please fix this!!!
Using SGS2.
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same
SGS2 here

jbdroid said:
Why does it need permission to read contact data?
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Yes
Strange permission for a game...

woohoo! so why don't they release it on market ?
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[App][2.0+][1.0 Beta 2.0] Simple Launcher. An ultra simple launcher [01-22-2012]

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A new launcher for Android is available as a beta version. Simple Launcher enables to access all the main functionalities in maximum two clicks. It very easy to use and doesn’t need any configuring except wallpaper.
The lower icons give direct acces to the main functions like camera, music player or internet browser. A simplified parameter screen enables to access quickly to the phone setup
The top line gives access to selected applications pages. While calling an application, if this one is not installed on the phone, it is proposed to install it with Android Market
This Launcher is very different from the other available launchers, all working on the same model. They are very powerful in term of tuning. To be able to use them needs at least to have been initiated. The version 1.0 Beta works without advertisement till the first of February and is available on the Market
Upgrade:
Version Beta 2:
Add a navigation bar
Improving ergonomy
Improving Speed
Optimizing application size
Version 1.1
Correction of permissions in order to improve the number of compatible phones

is it lightweight like zeam?

bs828 said:
is it lightweight like zeam?
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It might be
It's good, but IMO there's a lot of work in front of developer.
First bug I've noticed:
In "phone setup" (2nd screenshot) I cannot access "Data mode" settings - I see notice with:
Code:
android.settingsDATA_ROAMING_SETTINGS
Other options work well.
Right now I'll stay with Zeam

Wow this looks really slick!

thanks like theese minimalistic things!

Can you post market link. Tried searching and can't find it
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Can we have a link except the barcode? I cannot find it in market by "simple launcher" in search
Barcode doesn' t work either.
Says application doesn' t exists or deleted.

bs828 said:
is it lightweight like zeam?
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Hello
It should be lighweight. It is still too heavy. Some optimisations to the icons size still to do.

dancer_69 said:
Can we have a link except the barcode? I cannot find it in market by "simple launcher" in search
Barcode doesn' t work either.
Says application doesn' t exists or deleted.
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Hello
I am surprise as the barcode seams to work here.
You can find a link to the market by searching com.moobil.simplelauncher.
I would be happy to know if it is working

Thanks, I found the link:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.moobil.simplelauncher
But cannot installed to my device it' s not compatible with Huawei Ideos X5. Do you know why. The device has 800x480 resolution and 3d accelaration.

Me either. OMG, "simple" but not compatible with samsung galaxy SL. Unbelievable!

dancer_69 said:
Thanks, I found the link
But cannot installed to my device it' s not compatible with Huawei Ideos X5. Do you know why. The device has 800x480 resolution and 3d accelaration.
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I'm working to fond out why. I let you know when i have something

Can someone put apk link? I couldn't able to download it from market .
HTC Sense 3.5, Android 2.3.5

I have made a new version available on the same link on the market which should be compatible with more phone.
Thank you for your help

Thanks, I can download it now. Still doesn' t appear on market search from pc though(didn't check it from device)

I like the concept and ui but I'm not sure why I'd want a launcher that shows me a bunch of apps that I don't have installed and then asks me to install 2/3rds of what I click on. It's basically spam in the form of a launcher.

A new version with improved speed and size is now available. Thank you for your feed back

Install US-Only Apps from Play Store from anywhere!

Hello guys,
It's Really lame that if you don't live in the US you can't use some cool apps that the developers has restricted it to Us residents like Pandora...Hulu....you name it.
But not Anymore! there is a way to enjoy using those apps and we will use it!
now I'm in morocco but still i can install any us-only app on my device using the play store in my mobile or on the Play store website on PC using this simple way.
A - There is a simple method for Noobs (no root required) which is to use :
1Mobile Market download from :
Here:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.onemobile.lite.android
or
Here:http://www.1mobile.com/
you can install anything you want from it without any restriction (free only!)
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B - advanced method ( Root is required! ) :
1 - install Market Unlocker ( Rooted devices only! )
Which can be found in 1Mobile market ( Links posted Above! )
2 - Put your device in Airplane Mode
3 - On Market Unlocker go to "Market" on the left side and choose one of the 5 Us Carriers
4 - Go back to home and check on (if not already checked!) "Enable Unlocker" & "Auto Unlock"
5 - Turn on wifi
6 - Connecting to a US-VPN is Recommended but a US Proxy will do just fine and it's even easier if you have Market Unlocker pro.
7 - Go to Google Play and check if you can install any Us-only App like "Pandora"
8 - If it works turn off the Airplane Mode and continue using your device normally.
! - Optional: You can make your device look like it's on an American Carrier on the Google play website By simply :
- Opening the site when you reach step 7
- Go to Options on the upper right side of the screen and then My orders and settings
- Go to settings (check if your device Carrier hasn't already changed!)
- Go to the nickname and change it to something else and press on update on the left and that will do the job!
........and now you can turn off airplane mode. !
P.S : If no luck.....
-try turning airplane mode off and on during the process and try again steps from 4 to 8
-and/or try to clear Google Play data in " Settings > Applications > All > Google Play Store > Clear Data / cache "
--some of my friends reported that a reboot after step 5 made it work so be creative don't stop trying!!
Good luck & Have fun!

Confirmed to be working with Amazon Appstore
- after entering the proxy change the option "Proxy for applications" from Google Play to All Applications.
- Enable proxy & Enable Unlocker and that will do the job.
I'm also trying a new method using a USA DNS if it works i'll update my Post

920 view and not a single reply!
Thats wierd :-D

Thank you!
I understand the reasons for some apps not being available outside US.
But some boggle me like the PRO TREK PRW-5100 app. It has Digital Compass, Barometer / Thermometer and Altimeter. I don't see why for any logical issue would I not be able to install it outside the US.
I tried sending an email to the dev over a month ago and no response.
Any one has an idea on why I can't use this app other than in the states?

This is great!!! Thank you so much!

Does it still work?

Really
Easiest way is vpn...

Still works?
Is it still working? And do I have to root my phone?

One android man said:
Easiest way is vpn...
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I second that..

Create google account with VPN and then goto play store