Nao
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« on: February 25, 2007, 21:54:41 » |
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On February 24th, 1997, a friend of mine told me she was addicted to Taipei. I felt that game just didn't cut the mustard, so I told her I could program something better in less than a week. It took me 4 days to make a working prototype  , and just a week to release a first playable version on March 1st. Kyodai Mahjongg was born.  And it never died. There is nothing more comforting for me than looking back over the last 10 years and realize how much I've been able to achieve in my quest for the perfect Mahjongg Solitaire game. And what can you improve in a game that is already perfect? Not much. A huge community loves it just like it is. Share your ideas with us!  (And stop with the smilies, Nao!  )  |
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My dearest friend if you don't mind, I'd like to join you by your side...
Where we can gaze into the stars... And sit together, now and forever,
For it is plain as anyone can see... We're simply meant to be.
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meerupps
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« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2007, 01:51:44 » |
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Great Idea! If you are a New User - THIS IS THE GAME!!!
This Guy put his Heart and Soul into this...What have you got to lose?
Give it a TRY!!!
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Webangel
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To soar with an eagle would be heavenly.
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« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2007, 05:58:05 » |
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 Follow your heart and your dreams will come true. Note from Nao: Rich 'Webangel' Bolero passed away in September 2014. May he rest in peace! |
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johnmaar
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« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2007, 13:52:30 » |
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...on March 1st [1997] Kyodai Mahjongg was born...
GameLifeYears=DogYears=7xHumanYears That makes KMJ the "Grand Dame" of the genre. Well done, Nao. A heart-felt "Thank You" for your many contributions. Joyeuse Anniversaire! |
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"A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices." -- William James
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Nao
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« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2007, 15:53:36 » |
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Thanks, everyone  |
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My dearest friend if you don't mind, I'd like to join you by your side...
Where we can gaze into the stars... And sit together, now and forever,
For it is plain as anyone can see... We're simply meant to be.
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Thorgred
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« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2007, 20:58:28 » |
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congrats!
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Blerg!
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booster
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From Coldwater, Michigan
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Kyodai Mahjongg fan since 1998
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« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2007, 22:23:53 » |
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, KYODAI MAHJONGG!
CONGRATULATIONS, GILLES!
My parents were still considering joining, but have kept putting it off. I'd better make sure to tell them about the "Anniversary Special." Maybe that'll be the impetus to get them to join in!
KMJ sure is worth the money, no matter what the price. I'm glad I stumbled upon it some 9 years ago. It's my favorite game of all.
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"If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life."
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dmaggard
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« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2007, 22:41:51 » |
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On February 24th, 1997, a friend of mine told me she was addicted to Taipei. I felt that game just didn't cut the mustard, so I told her I could program something better in less than a week.
I started out being somewhat addicted to Taipei myself but thought it could be so much better than it was. So I eventually tried a lot of Mah Jongg solitaire games over the years, and KMJ is easily the best. Now if only KMJ allowed seven layers of tiles so I could play the standard Taipei layout!!!  |
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Life is what happens while you're making other plans.
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Raveneye
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« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2007, 01:31:20 » |
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Here's a layout to commemorate the occasion. [EDIT] The layout didn't show up. Not sure why. [EDIT #2] Well, it's available in the Private Downloads. |
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« Last Edit: February 27, 2007, 04:07:07 by Raveneye »
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Keep walking and the destination will come to you by itself.
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Strassman
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« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2007, 06:29:08 » |
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Congrats Nao! I went hunting for a customizing replacement to Shanghai back in March of 2001, stumbled across Marc Lesselberg's site & Kyodai at the same time. Long story short...made my first tileset (Beermats) in the same month, and then went nuts making many more!  |
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booster
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Kyodai Mahjongg fan since 1998
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« Reply #10 on: February 27, 2007, 23:51:14 » |
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I put in a shameless plug for KMJ on my Live Journal blog. Yes, oh yes, I did! Hey, when you have a good thing, you tell everyone, right? One of my friends liked what she saw and said it's the prettiest setup she's ever seen of mahjongg. Alas, she has a Mac, so the files are not compatible. Bummer. She needs a "real" computer so she can buy KMJ! |
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"If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life."
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kryton
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« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2007, 10:57:56 » |
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Congratulations Nao for excellent work all these years. Here's to many more years to come |
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"It is the first responsibility of every citizen to Question Authority. " Benjamin Franklin
They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Benjamin Franklin
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AZKathie
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« Reply #12 on: March 01, 2007, 09:57:38 » |
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Congrats Nao  I've been enjoying playing it for about 8 years now  Kathie |
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kryton
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« Reply #13 on: March 01, 2007, 10:49:16 » |
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Hi Kathie, welcome to the forums , Nao, couldn't Boosters friend use a Windows emulator to run KMJ on her Mac? |
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"It is the first responsibility of every citizen to Question Authority. " Benjamin Franklin
They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Benjamin Franklin
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Webangel
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To soar with an eagle would be heavenly.
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« Reply #14 on: March 01, 2007, 13:17:36 » |
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Follow your heart and your dreams will come true. Note from Nao: Rich 'Webangel' Bolero passed away in September 2014. May he rest in peace!
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