Kyodai Mahjongg

 Okay, we'll all have to get used to it: I can't post news more than once a month. Since last time, I gave up work on KMJ for several weeks, because I was completely stuck with a show-stopper bug. I finally resumed work and made a few tests, which led me to finally fix the bug in question. Phew!

So I'm confident enough to release a private beta of KMJ--the first new version in over a year! It's now available to all registered users on this page. Don't hesitate to comment on it and participate! The file is 6mb and it's got a lot of goodies for those who were desperate to see a new version! :) If everything goes well, I might be able to release a public beta version for you to enjoy the new features as well. ^_^

(French) Bon, ben va falloir s'y faire je crois : je ne peux pas poster de news plus d'une fois par mois... Depuis la dernière fois j'ai un peu lâché mon travail, un peu anéanti par un bug pénible qui empêchait de lancer le jeu au premier démarrage. J'ai fini par me remettre au travail et, à force de persévérance, à corriger ce satané bug.

Du coup, mon moral s'améliore et j'ai enfin pu prendre sur moi pour lancer une deuxième beta de la v20, privée cette fois. Pour l'obtenir, il faut être enregistré sur le site, et aller sur cette page. N'hésitez pas à commenter ! Le fichier pèse 6mo et propose pas mal de petits ajouts sympa pour ceux qui étaient impatients d'avoir enfin un peu de neuf. Si tout se déroule bien, je pourrai même envisager une sortie publique de cette version beta. Croisons les doigts ! ;)

Naoki, did you get a chance to read my last post? ;-)

Yep, yep. (Right now.)

I would like to download the latest beta.  Great game

Would absolutely love to trry beta 2!!!!!!
Thanks

I can't wait to try the new version!

Leya

I would like to try the new version thanks IanL

I would like to try Beta 2 also.

I hope that all of those requesting the new beta version will give you positive feedback on their findings, Naoki  :p

Superb Naoki !  Kyodai will always be the best MJ game !  Web Page is excellent professional !

Really? Grrrrrrrrrrrrreat!! Where ist it?
Can't wait for it :-)
Marc

You probably didn't read the part where it said it was a private download and you have to request it on the forum    :-D

Gimme the beta I'm getting withdrawal symtoms from not getting it regular

 the announcement of the new version sounds really interesting! I'd like to give it a try ... thanks for all the former versions!

I hope I didn't forget anyone... (?)

I would like to try the beta.  Kyodai is my favorite game. Keep up the good work.

I would love to try the Beta 2.  I have been enjoying Kyodai for years and appreciate all your hard work.  Thanks for a great product.

I have tried the new Beta 2 version on my PC today and found it to be faster than the old version. The graphics also appear brighter.
Thanks for the software, I can't wait to see the final release.

I also would be happy to try the new beta. I promise to give you feedback. Thank you very much.

I have tried the new Beta 2 version on my PC today and found it to be faster than the old version. The graphics also appear brighter.
What do you compare it to?

As it's a technology preview, it has the platform enabled by default, to show off the impressive mirroring stuff :) But it has a counter-effect: it is twice slower than the normal mode (you can disable the platform in the 3D menu). It's surprising that you say it's faster... ;)
As for the graphics, I can't really say... I don't think I changed anything there (?).

My request for the new KMJ beta!
Thank You in advance
Gerhard Silvestri

hello,
me too, I would like to download the latest beta.
very great game.

continue
thanks

I WOULD LIKE TO DOWNLOAD THE LATEST BETA
                                ANTUFO

I downloaded the new Beta 2 version today, it seemed to be faster on my PC (64 bit AMD processor), than the previous version. The graphics also appear sharper, I particularly liked the mirroring effect you added (that did'nt slow it down much), I ran with all effects enabled.

This truely is a remarkable piece of software, I just hope you keep up all your good work, the next release is going to awsome if this beta is anything to go by.

Thanx for a great game

Pete

how can I get the new beta2 version please
Bren Cartine
BCartine@aol.com

Given all the people "Beta Testing" b2 of KMJ how do you manage the issues raised Naoki?

Dear Naoki,
I would like a copy of the new beta, as well. Thank you so much for all the work you have put in to such an excellant game!
-Michael

The game keeps getting better and better.
The new features like sound effects are a nice touch.  It seemed quite stable.  The only problem I had was that sometimes matching tiles were not removed from the board when I clicked on them.
I do  wish the game could be played in Windows XP without having administrator privileges.

I would like to download the latest beta:-)

I'm late.  My computer was down for a couple of days.

I would LOVE to try the new beta!

me too, please!

I'm late. My computer was down for a couple of days.

Welcome back, Booster! :-)

I have enjoyed your game for many years.   Your's is the best.   I would like to try out the latest beta.   Thank you for all your hard work through the years, that has given so many people hours of enjoyment.

Would like to try beta 2.
Thanks

Hi Booster,

Wondered where you'd been.  Welcome back.  B2 is working very nicely.  :app:

Since everyone's liking beta 2 I'd like it too. :-)

I would definitely like to try the new beta version.

My computer was down for a couple of days
I hope things are back to normal now booster

I would like to test it as well

I do my best thinking when I'm matching tiles... May I try a copy of the new beta, please?

lesvance

Thanks, Intrepid, Raveneye, and Ant5.

I had to do a system recovery and it compressed the NTLDR (or something like that) file so the machine couldn't reboot.  I had to wait for a recovery console CD to arrive and then I spent an hour with tech support to get things up and running.

I have yet to get my Norton to install properly.  But at least I have some protection until I get that going again.

I would love to try the new Beta version Naoki.   I am looking forward to it.

Eager to see what you've done with Kyodai MJ.

Appreciate all you have done already.

Let me know where to get the beta, the first one has been great so far!.

Tom

Everyone, if you just took time to *read* my first post here, you'd know where to find it.... :p

As for the beta itself, I've been able to spot why the Rivers animation is so slow now. It's basically impossible to fix, so I'll try to come up with a better animation :)

Would love to try out the new beta.  I'm using 20.00 beta 1 and so far I've been very pleased.

I'd like a copy of the Beta 2 please :) For some reason I think there's another post I should be replying to instead of this one in order to request a Beta2 copy... but since others here are already asking in this post... lol

Yikes just found the correct post and therefore do not need you to do anything ... I can do that :)

Currently I'm playing 19.99 'cause it runs faster than Beta 1 on the games I mostly play - Solitare and Rivers...

I have an older computer with an upgraded video card (PIII 733 Mhz, 256 Mb RAM,  nVidia GeForce 2 MX video card)

Thank you very much...

'shana

I would like to download the latest beta.

Please send me or let me download your new Beta 2. Thank You Cedarcrab

I am waiting with anticipation for the Beta 2 to arrive.

I am waiting with anticipation for the Beta 2 to arrive.  

You should really read the posts Kranz.  A hello would be nice.   Hello.

Naoki posted the URL for the file a couple days ago in the My progress on the next KMJ... Forum ... Page 14 about the 4th post down from the top
:-D

i would like to download beta 2 also

Don't people read!   :roll:

Me Too please!!!!!!

Rene

:roll:  See the URL 3 items up!

Intrepid> Just don't answer then :) That will teach them how to read a topic :mdr:

(Seriously, it's starting to bug me a little.... -_-)

;-)

Shoshana,

Naoki suggested not to answer to encourage people to actually read something as to where the beta is.  See his note to me a few up.  ;-)

Also, people should NEVER give their logins, password, registrations etc. over the net.  :roll:

^ Saw that. Didn't realise it was directed to us all :blush: Understand and agree.

I'll be good. Sorta ;)

'shana

People don't care about the rules. Hu.

I would love to try the new beta 2....Where can I download it from! ;)


...Sorry I could not resist! :lol::D:lol:

BANG !
:-D

Kaboom!!!!! ;)

How do I get the new Beta2 you said that will be available to registered users? I do not know where to post the request. Thank you.

I would like a copy of beta 2 KMJ how do I go about getting this.


Thankyou  Seriously

There is no way to get beta 2. Beta 2 does not exist, even though we've all been talking about it for 7 pages :lol:

ROTFL Naoki. :D

ROTFL Naoki. :D

Forgive my ignorance Ant5 - what does ROTFL mean - thanks :-)

Roll on the floor laughing!

ROTFL =  Rolling on the floor laughing is one of several lines that you will see Jessam.  IMHO  :p

IMHO

IMHO?  Have I been missing out on something??  8-)

IMHO = In my humble opinion

FWIW = For what it's worth

LOL = Laughing out loud

etc. etc.

8-)

AFAIK = as far as I know
IIRC = if I remember correctly
WTF?! = what's going on, darling? (nah? :p)

WTF?! = what's going on, darling? (nah? :p)

Now that made me laugh.  HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Reminds me of all the old Cold War acronyms...

My two favourites were always MAD (Mutual Assured Destruction) and NUTS (Nuclear Utilization Targeting Strategy).

While the stabilizing influence of the MAD philosophy predominated through most of the Cold War, both Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush have clearly favoured the NUTS approach to nuclear strategy.

Either way, the world as we know it would come to an end. :-p

WHERE CAN I GET A COPY OF THE NEW BETA 2, to try I real like the old version will be look forward to try the newer version. Thanks Jewell

You can find a copy here:

http://my.opera.com/Nao/affiliate/

:D

:D :app: :D

:lol:    :app:    :lol:

I think it's necessary to collect all used abbreviations and explainations as an independant topic, DYA?

Yes, I agree

I would love to download the new Beta 2 for testing!

Thank you very much for an awesome game!!!

See page 6 and Shoshana's post. The link is there!

Sorry, got a little overexcited about the new game and read all posts after I put in my request!!!

If the new version is anything like the last one, it should be really great!

It is!  Check it out!

Would love to be able to download the new Beta Version

Hi
Then go ahead....
;-)

Ah, NOW you no longer have any excuses... The link *is* on the news!

Encore un grand MERCI pour votre superbe jeu !

Amicalement

Alwill

De rien :)

Bonjour
J'aime bien me détendre avec "Somitaire, Rivers et surtout Kumika parcequ'il n' y a pas de temps impartie"
Vous parlez de la version Béta 2.0 mais je n'arrive pas à trouver le lien?

(Et je viens de vérifier... Le lien était bien présent sur la news en français !)

I would like to try Beta 2.  
Thanks

See Naoki's post 2 up from yours.... doh! :p

 Where can I find beta 2 I like to play this game its super nice. thanks.

Don't people read anymore :roll:

[French] Where can I find users that are smart enough to read something when it's in front of them? :roll:

Maybe you can use this  :p

IntrepidDon't people read anymore

mmm... they pro'bly see the original post and hit the reply button figuring that the 200 pages of replies are just people also asking for Beta 2.

I need to go look at the original post again though.

'shana

After reading the first page again, I don't know why they're still asking for Beta 2 to be sent to them. It's not like we haven't been downloding updates for years or anything...

Don't people read anymore?
:p

Started a new thread in the Kyodai Forum with the link.  

I was beginning to think we needed a flashing neon sign!  heheheh.  I hope this will help people so Naoki won't feel the need to chew his cigarette in frustration instead of smoking it.  ;)

Hmm... If I make all of this public, I'll have to remove several posts where the link is pasted ;)

Uh, oh.  Did I boo-boo by posting that, then?

Uh, oh.  Booster got in trouble.  Booster got in trouble.  nah nah na nah nah  :lol:

:p

It's okay, I removed the link ;)

So, to our fellow unregistered users: sorry but you'll have to register if you want to try out beta 2... Well, the final version is still on its way... I'm just going through a lot of trials currently, in my private life. I'll try to resume work soon.

Yes, I seem to be doing a lot of that lately.

What's Nao gonna do?  Spank me?  I think not!  :lol:

It should be working. Now everyone can read your comments on the news posts ;)

Of course, it goes without saying that any public abuse of the forums will not be left unpunished. Thank you.

:lol:

You up to something, Ant5? ;-)

His response does make you wonder!  :)

Pondering  hmmmmm :lol:

Just wondering what the punishment could be! ;)

I'm wondering what constitutes abuse.  Once you know that, it's fairly easy to discover what the punishment is. ;-)

Abuse = anything that could harm the author, his friends or his business :p
Punishement = permanent ban from the forum (and any future hypothetic KMJ feature that might require a web account to use.)

I thought it was easy to figure out ;)

Sounds reasonable enough to me!

Can't wait for the new Beta

Well you'll have to.

And newbies should know it is well-behaved to say Hello before your first post... We don't owe you anything, just willing to have a nice community. Thanks.

Hmm, was writing a blurb about Beta 3 but I'll post it as a complete news item instead :)

Had written a long post... Was writing the French translation... And boom, Blue Screen of Death.

I hate my computer. Not writing the complete news again!!

Beta 3 was well-received, there won't be a Beta 4, I'm hoping to release final 20.00 late June/early July. Currently nervous a lot with the idea of my first official release in two years (one day I'll really need to hire a marketing manager or something!!) because I'm under a lot of mental strain following the end of my 7-year relationship, so I hope you'll bear with me if I can't do the release the way I'd like to. Phew. That's all. And no French version for that, désolé.

I love the Beta 3...especially the Sky Box Majestic option....I do have to say that I like the traditional Kyodai sound effects...but, I had a lot of fun playing around!  I can't wait to spread the word about your official release...I'll wait for you to let us know...then I will have a lot of very happy friends and family!  Maybe that will help the marketing a little...

Even programers get the blue screen of death?! :( How terrible...and annoying!

Beta 3 was well-received

Nao, I must be deft, can't locate it. Help please. Thanks;)

Nao> BSOD eh, that's too bad. What OS are you using? I have not seen one yet on XP unless I mess up at driver level! :|

Nao> BSOD eh, that's too bad. What OS are you using? I have not seen one yet on XP unless I mess up at driver level! :|

Bill Gates himself got the BSOD while making a presentation at some convention not too long ago.  The audience thought it was funny but I'll bet Bill didn't.

Bill Gates himself got the BSOD while making a presentation at some convention not too long ago. The audience thought it was funny but I'll bet Bill didn't.


You can see a video of this happening with the introduction of Windows 98.  Press the play button on the top image at the left.


http://www.methodshop.com/tech/articles/microsoftBlue/index.shtml


I believe the incident that dmaggard refers to was during Bill Gate's keynote presentation at the 2005 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January.

His demonstration of Microsoft Media Center crashed during the presentation on integrating digital photography, and later a Microsoft product manager failed to access the internet with a Tablet PC.

A new game, Forza Motor Sport, also triggered the dreaded Windows blue screen of death.

I believe the incident that dmaggard refers to was during Bill Gate's keynote presentation at the 2005 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January.

Yes, that's the one!

Wow...I knew MS had its problems....but, even Bill Gates?  Makes me feel a little better about my own experiences with MS...don't know why, but it does!  Thanks for sharing.

I haven't seen the BSOD on XP yet either...not at all like Win98.  I do have programs...even explorer quit responding at times....but, no BSOD.

Ant5> Of course, most BSODs happen with faulty drivers... The infamous IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL message... This is what happens to me under XP with my new drivers for my new hard drive.

I used to get it all the time with WIN98, but it hasn't happened yet with XP.  But I don't mess with the drivers, like Nao does.  :)  WINXP just seems to be a much more stable operating system than 98 ever was.  I'm pretty happy with it.

And somebody please tell me why my PC is a magnet for spyware and has more viruses than an overworked bi-sexual Thai hooker.

Oh, good heavens!  Did that ever make me laugh!!!  :lol:

I couldn't view the clip.  I got an error message about the value being null.

I have never seen it on XP.  I have seen it most frequently on Windows NT and '95.  Haven't seen it much on '98 but haven't used 98 much either.  I just updated my laptop from 95 to 98SE a few months ago.  My desktop has XP with SP2 and works flawlessly.  It has frozen a couple of times, but not the BSOD.

I am surprised that Bill didn't try to pass his experience with the BSOD as a feature! :p

Operating systems I have used...

Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows Me
Windows NT
Windows 2000
Windows XP

...and never once have I ever experienced BSOD.

Although I've seen it happen to other people -- I feel so left out. ;-)

:lol: If you want Raveneye I can send you some driver code that will do that for you :p

Don't feel left out, feel privileged! :D

The first time I ever heard about Blue Screen of Death was from my wife -- I had to stop her and ask her for clarification because I had no clue what she was talking about!

"You mean you don't know about the Blue Screen of Death?" was her incredulous reply.

"No," I said, "I have never had Windows do that to me."

I am a BSOD virgin.  8-) And I guess I should keep things that way.  No need to get down and dirty with that driver code of yours.  But thanks for the offer, Ant. :)

when is new version coming out

when is new version coming out

It's out.

I am a BSOD virgin. 8-)

Well, guess what just happened to me a few minutes ago...

Well, guess what just happened to me a few minutes ago...

You are no longer a virgin?  8-)

You are no longer a virgin? 8-)

I feel like my computer has taken advantage of me.  And just when I thought BSOD would never happen... ;-)

And just when I thought BSOD would never happen... ;-)
:lol: Complacency is your downfall! When you think things are going right the computers have other ideas ;)

I feel like my computer has taken advantage of me.

Now you know what a young, naive girl feels like her first time.  :-o  :p

Is that a smiling strawberry? :)

Yes, indeedy!  Isn't he delicious looking?  Mmmmm!

I got him from a new friend on Live Journal.  His name, of course, is Berry.

Oh, and all along I thought it was a happy face tomato.  :-D

His name, of course, is Berry.
Aw, berry good!

berry, berry nice

Oy!  Bad, bad puns!

Intrepid, how did you determine it was a tomato?  He's too bumpy to be a 'mater.

I bought a bunch of his cousins, hulled them, and put them in sugar to macerate.  I'm getting ready to have them with some cream cheese and sponge cake.  Mmmmm.  Yummy!

Intrepid, how did you determine it was a tomato? He's too bumpy to be a 'mater.


I have seen some tomatoes in the grocery store that were exported from the U.S. and they looked like that.  ;-)

Aw, just jokin.  It did look like a somewhat lumpy tomato but I did not see the strawberry until Raveneye mentioned it.  :-o

I thought tomato too...you know-summer and tomatoes-but I see the strawberry now!  The only way to eat tomatoes is straight from the garden...no imports allowed!  (At least for me...it is the only way I like them!)

Booster>good avatar...you are always so positive...your pic just makes me smile...just like your posts!

Booster>good avatar...you are always so positive...your pic just makes me smile...just like your posts!

(blushes, scuffs toe in the dirt)  Awww, thanks.  :)

Intrepid, I was teasing.  I guess I can see how you thought tomato.  As for American tomatoes looking like that, I won't argue.  The tomatoes in our country have been rather anemic and sorry looking.  I've been quite disappointed in them.

Although I did find some grape tomatoes that look wonderful.  I'm going to have them in a salad tomorrow for lunch.  Gonna make it with baby spinach, three types of lettuce, feta cheese, mushrooms, and some onion.  Mmmm!

Super salad...I have to admit, I do like the grape tomatoes too!  Have you tried red onions in your salad?  We are growing some right now...although they are looking a little pitiful!

Oops...now we are off the subject for this thread--maybe we should move this discussion over to general!  Later...

LOL!  We probably should.

PS---Yes, I love red onions!  But right now all we have are sweet onions.

I like your new beta version. It has much smoother transitions and is very quick. Keep up the great work! Suelynne

No, it is not. Your server states that kyo20b2.exe con not be found.
thanks

Your server states that kyo20b2.exe con not be found.

Beta 2 is no longer available.  Naoki has since released Beta 3.  Unfortunately I do not recall the location of the link... :-/

Hopefully somebody else will remember.

Lower left hand corner is a search feature....you can type beta 3 and find the link....it is a very nifty feature on the site!

Lower left hand corner is a search feature

Oh dear, I keep forgetting about that...

Reminder: Please do not post beta links on a public thread.

yeah i cant wait to use it i am really looking forward ti playing it regards John

i cant wait i wish i could download it now regards John

I'd like to try it. I hope it includes KUMIKA

OK for those of you who still havn't found the link to b3 (Beta 2 have been super ceded!) :roll:

Login, goto the  "My progress on the next KMJ..." thread, page 24 and see Naoki's post about half way down the thread.

Really enjoy your old version of Mahjong, enough to register/download! Keep up the excellant programming.

Welcome to the forum joeym.

If you scout about you will find that Nao has posted Beta3 and is in the process in finalizing the content for the next release :D

Due to family illness, I have been out of touch until now and was looking forward to a new version.  Has nothing happened since April 25?  I don't seem to find any news or comments, so not sure if I should download this Beta 2.  I wouldn't want to lose my favorite game or the rest of my work.

Hi janicej7,

I hope things have improved with the illness.

Lots has happened since April 25th.  Nao has been very busy with even more improvements for us users of KMJ.

You will find that he has posted beta 3 in the My progress on the next kmj forum on Page 24

Hi Intrepid. Welcome back. ;)

Hi Webangel
   thanks
       :-)

Welcome back, Intrepid.   We miss you when you aren't around.  :)

Hi booster,

I just heard that about 50 stray cats that were saved in New Orleans are headed to our west coast (Vancouver) to be cared for.  :-)

Better them than me!  

I had been wanting to trim our tribe down, but I had planned for them to grow old, not get sick!  Three is still more than enough for us.

It's really nice there is someone who would want to care for those cats.  But it's nicer that it isn't us!  ;)