Null byte character file reading in GM?

Posted by Alert Games on April 16, 2012, 10:46 p.m.

Inb4 don't use GM.

So I figured out that GM uses null-terminated strings. Unfortunately this gives an incorrect ranslation of the RC4 encryption on the file for profiles.

So what I am wondering is:

is there a better way to save profiles securely? such as using a different encryption?

or …

AGMAPI DEMO 2!!!

Posted by Alert Games on April 15, 2012, 1:59 p.m.

It's here! The demo of the API that will make your lives 9001x easier for highscores, achievements, friends list, multiple profiles, server list, multiplayer, etc!

EDIT: Fortunately you guys reported some good errors, so I'll have to fix some things up for the next demo, including using a POST request …

FIXD: question!! Also, DAMMIT just kidding. you can now choose to read it or not.

Posted by Alert Games on April 13, 2012, 11:57 a.m.

zOMG a programming question! Also, the questions processing form doesnt work so…

So I was looking around the interwebs and trying stuff out, but I figured maybe has a better method to saving a secure game save.

I started using RC4 for the encryption, however i think that it creates …

AG API DEMO + Mockup Competition

Posted by Alert Games on April 6, 2012, 12:10 p.m.

NEWS: I will be changing my name from Alert Games, once the API and system are more perfected and tested! :D I already have a good domain down.

NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS:

(AG)MAPI DEMO!

Everyone can download this demo and try out the system for themselves!

But you must have …

HOW TO WRITE CODE?

Posted by Alert Games on April 1, 2012, 12:06 p.m.

How do you write code?

A:

if (this==statement) {
code = 1;
     if (this==another) {
     moar = 2;
     }
}

B:

if (this == statement)
{
     code = 1;
     if (this == another)
     {
          moar = 2;
     }
}

C:

if (this == statement)
{
code = 1;
if (this …

PSOPA

Posted by Alert Games on March 30, 2012, 1:50 p.m.

I think the only way for this to get online piracy issue fucking settled is to have the internet create its own law and offer it to the government to consider. If lawmakers cant make a law, then maybe the collaboration of people consisting of the internet can.

Online piracy …

Someone post a linux tutorial

Posted by Alert Games on March 26, 2012, 8:38 p.m.

Learning how to use linux a little, particularly for web purposes.

I have read some commands and stuff before, but that is easy to look up. And yes, the best thing would be to experiment using it for myself, but it would be nice to have a few guidelines.

What …

AGMAPI Video Demo

Posted by Alert Games on March 21, 2012, 12:21 p.m.

Welcome back everyone :P

I finally had enough time to squeeze in making a video on the API ive been working on with full detail. It covers both how it plays a part in the game, and how you use the game maker side of it in your game development. …

AG's V4D review

Posted by Alert Games on Feb. 15, 2012, 1:54 p.m.

Fighter valentine

When you die on the duck you have to view the entire dialog again? seriously? Anyway I really like the artwork of it. Music is also very fit with the style. Adventure seems to be really fun, however the game is so fast! You move so quickly that …

Sprite for CPS

Posted by Alert Games on Feb. 12, 2012, 12:46 p.m.

On behalf of chris and his new game using my multiplayer api (v1.4), I am requesting a favor from the talents of 64digits.

Technically, for his new zombie shooting game, he needs an animated walking player sprite, and animated walking zombie sprites.

However since it will be an early alpha …