Weapon Icon Thread. Tornado and Fuzz Packs Complete!

[Brian]

Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to share with you some of the upcoming weapons in our impending expansion packs. At the moment, only a portion of the weapons are done, so I will be releasing information slowly, at a metered rate. Don't expect more than one or two icons a week until more are done. As the release nears, expect the pace to pick up dramatically. Now, down to the crux of the matter!

Tornado Pack:

(15 Weapons, available soon for $7.99)

http://www.blitwise.com/forum_pics/weapon_icons/hotcoals.gifHot Coals:
Hot Coals is a fun weapon that fires a round that, in proximity to the enemy, bursts into flames, showering the tank in fire. It's like releasing a box of doves, only, instead of doves, you have flaming death, and instead of majestically flying away, they plummet to the earth.

http://www.blitwise.com/forum_pics/weapon_icons/gravitons.gifGraviton:
Graviton fires powerful particles which circle the enemy tank, lifting it off the ground and pounding it for damage points. Similar to being abducted by tiny aliens, only no one believes you, no matter how many street corners you rant on or websites you start trying to alert the population to the UNSTOPPABLE THREAT FROM OUTER SPACE AND...HEY! Let go of me...you can't...oohhh...sleepy dart...

http://www.blitwise.com/forum_pics/weapon_icons/fizzbombs.gifFizz Bombs:
Fizz Bombs fire from your tank and hit the ground, expanding to envelope a small area in tank-eating foam. Two words: Deadly AlkaSeltzer.

http://www.blitwise.com/forum_pics/weapon_icons/thorshammer.gifThor's Hammer:
Fire a whirling hammer of the gods, striking your opponent with a blast of lightning and extra damage on contact. "Valhalla, I am coming!"

http://www.blitwise.com/forum_pics/weapon_icons/stampede.gifStampede:
Sends a line of cruiser style weapons that rush forward and hit your opponent's tank, forcing him backwards. "Cow tipping's not so funny anymore, is it, bucko?"

http://www.blitwise.com/forum_pics/weapon_icons/tornado.gifTornado:
Sends a spinning tornado cruising along the ground at your enemy. Munchkin weapon coming soon.

http://www.blitwise.com/forum_pics/weapon_icons/firefly.gifFirefly:
A shot that explodes into glowing and fading points of light which do damage to the tank. I've been telling people for years they were out to get us, man...here's the proof! HERE'S THE PROOF!!!

http://www.blitwise.com/forum_pics/weapon_icons/gluestorm.gifGlue Storm:
Simply put, it rains down sticky glue on the battlefield. For is it not said, yea, he maketh it to rain glue upon the just and the unjust.

http://www.blitwise.com/forum_pics/weapon_icons/deflector.gifDeflector:
Builds a thin bouncy shield over your tank, with a small opening for you to fire. Full power to forward deflector shields, if you would.

http://www.blitwise.com/forum_pics/weapon_icons/gluegun.gifGlue Gun:
Fires a wad of glue at your enemy. No...no...I'm not going to touch this one with a 10 foot pole.

http://www.blitwise.com/forum_pics/weapon_icons/rungun.gifRun'n'Gun:
Launches a shot that fires numerous spreads of bullets at the enemy tank. Like throwing exploding rice at a really interesting wedding.

http://www.blitwise.com/forum_pics/weapon_icons/tractorbeam.gifTractor Beam:
Pulls the tank high in the sky, where it takes damage until the beam cuts out sending it crashing back down. This one is bound to cause flashbacks in the alien abductee crowd. We should have our lawyer get ready.

http://www.blitwise.com/forum_pics/weapon_icons/scorcher.gifScorcher:
Fires a round which bursts open upon contact, spilling out quick burning flames over a large area.

http://www.blitwise.com/forum_pics/weapon_icons/saucerattack.gifSaucer Attack:
Two alien spacecraft rain down destruction on your opponent from either side of the screen. Big damage if one of these hits a tank!!!

http://www.blitwise.com/forum_pics/weapon_icons/smokebomb.gifSmoke Bomb:
Launches a canister which, in proximity to the enemy, explodes in a cloud of smoke, causing slight damage and obscuring their turret orientation. I use these when passing people who keep their blinkers on.


The Fuzz Pack:

(5 weapons, available soon for FREE!)

http://www.blitwise.com/forum_pics/weapon_icons/burningrubber.gifBurning Rubber:
Flaming molten rubber that coats the terrain. Gummie bears meets Speed Racer.

http://www.blitwise.com/forum_pics/weapon_icons/blockade.gifBlockade:
Encase the enemy in a hollow shell, so they melt in your mouth, not in your hand.

http://www.blitwise.com/forum_pics/weapon_icons/fuzzball.gifFuzzball:
Bouncing energy ball that sheds magnetic 'fuzz' bombs. Kind of like having an old, sick cat, only with less dead mice.

http://www.blitwise.com/forum_pics/weapon_icons/sidekick.gifSidekick:
Bullets fire from both sides of the playing field. Note: May cause flashbacks to veterans.

http://www.blitwise.com/forum_pics/weapon_icons/stungun.gifStun Gun:
Two bullets are launched, spreading out over time. "Two bullets diverged in a yellow...OOOHHSWEETGODTHEPAIN!!!"


Tthththththtthat's all folks!

[Was It Me?]

Cool. :)

[Brimstone]

I always loved the flaming weapons, especially fire storm!!

[blue_moon]

OHHHHHHHH YEAH!!! Now, for another week of waiting...

[Zwaken]

Heh...I think I've seen that weapon idea in the suggestions thread before, and more than once...

[zetablack]

Sweet sounds like a great weapon!

[Everlast]

Sounds cool. Can't wait for the next one!

[Pyrobellum]

Coolness. Sounds a lot like burnt popcorn though. Will direct hits still do the full effect?

[Zwaken]

Coolness. Sounds a lot like burnt popcorn though. Will direct hits still do the full effect?

I think he means once the shot gets close enough to the other tank, it will burst into flames. Kinda like pineapple, but with fire.

[mariano90_arg]

Awesomee!!:D

[???revived]

I always seem to be late to reply to the best topics, but great stuff anyways...

[Slade]

HOT COALS! Sounds different! Like the ideas that I can't think of! Aargh. I can't wait for more...

[Brian]

Graviton has been added!

[blue_moon]

Make more! Gimme more! Faster I say!

[Brian]

We'll see what kind of progress Mike has made on Monday. If all goes as planned, I'll release one or two icons every day next week.

[???revived]

Graviton sounds interesting, what with levitating the tank and all...

[Xap]

Sounds sort of like Gravity Well. I always like to see those new icons!:)

[Slade]

AWESOME!!! I can't wait for more. Thanks for the update Brian!:):):):):)

[jstrok7]

Really good weapons .
Thanks for icons Brian, and thanks for weapons Mike ! ;)

[mariano90_arg]

Interesting!..

Sounds cool!:D

[blue_moon]

I am going to switch the icons for PTanks with the ones right there.

Stupid guess, but is this going to be delayed until the beginning of March? Because:

"I've got Pay-pal or Visa,
Whatever'll please ya
As long as I've got the dough!"

-Ebay, by Weird Al

[Chaz_Fox]

Sounds like the weapons here are gonna be awesome =D

[Zwaken]

Yet again, seems like it came from the weapon ideas thread.
Graviton sounds like a modified version of Juggle (http://forums.blitwise.com/forums/showpost.php?p=988&postcount=14)

[Brian]

As a matter of fact, Zwacken, it is. I told you guys you'd see weapon suggestions in this next pack. ;)

[Zwaken]

That's awesome! That was one weapon I was really hoping to see become a real weapon (and one of my better ideas)

[blue_moon]

That's awesome! That was one weapon I was really hoping to see become a real weapon.

LUCKY! I hope one of mine was/will be picked.

[jstrok7]

LUCKY! I hope one of mine was/will be picked.
Grrrrrr ,you said the same thing I wanted to say after I readed his post . :D
Hope some of mine ideas show up ! :cool:

[VoLAN]

Maybe you make little bit more weapons (20 pay, 10 free)? It will be cool

[blue_moon]

Maybe you make little bit more weapons (20 pay, 10 free)? It will be cool

Yeah, I haven't heard that before:anirolleyes: ... Every time some one mentions new weapons you keep asking for more. The truth is these are hard to make. I make games. I know. Plus the graphics, which are killer. Although I do suggest that there be an open source released to be able to make weapons. And to prevent hackability, you need three passwords to run every time the IP changes (you have to have internet) as well as a username and it stores a file in some random and remote file that if not there the file deletes itself. Plus the files could only be practice runned but could be sent to Mike W. to be finallized and released. Best idea ever. This would be hard to hack because of all the prevention systems. Then VoLAN can get WAY more free weapons and there won't be ludicrously stong weapons. Also, I know several members here are experts at making there on weapon icons and I can make pretty decent but small pictures pretty much PTanks style.

[Slade]

I wonder if there is any percentage of the possibility of being picked. Mike always has great ideas which are espesially cool once they've been posted but it. I don't know. I just love experimenting with things and creating them.:)

[Xap]

Man, I can't wait until this new pack comes out.:o

[VoLAN]

Me too! And online mode!

[Black Magic]

Gravitation sounds really good! ^_^ Yay for weapons of mass destruction!

[blue_moon]

Gravitation sounds really good! ^_^ Yay for weapons of mass destruction!

Only in PTanks... Only in PTanks. Don't go around yelling that. You'd be gone in a minute. I wonder how much confusion this new pack will cause with the free version or 1.00B or less Deluxe owners. I'm betting 3 topics on why the new pack won't work on the free version and over 7 on why it won't work with the older versions. Its just the odds. I'm not trying to offend anybody who already did. Its just that doing so is like posting your math homework for somebody else to do on the forum.

[Zone101]

Cool. I submitted a weapon similar to the UFO one

[Slade]

I HAVE submitted the/a weapon entitled UFO and with it Mega UFO in my space pack :}

[Brian]

A few clarifications...it's not really a UFO one...that was just my kind of semi humorous description of it.

blue_moon, you read my mind, and I hope you're right about the number. I'm thinking of either starting a FAQ thread for questions such as "Why doesn't my free version run expansion packs" and definitely starting a "The new pack doesn't work because you haven't upgraded to v1.1" thread. Anyway, the number of posts about it will pale in comparison to the number of emails I get.

As to the suggestion about releasing the source code for weapon creation, I don't think it's going to happen, certainly not anytime soon. Security, financial, and legal concerns aside...Pocket Tanks is Mike's baby. ;)

[Brian]

Fizz Bombs added!

[Was It Me?]

That sounds pretty cool.

[Everlast]

Cool, can't wait to here more! And just wondering, is it gonna be the same as last time. One pack with 15 weapons you pay for then one pack with 5 for free?

[Brian]

That is correct, Everlast. We're following our traditional formula

[Zwaken]

Brian, you said earlier that on Monday, the icons should be coming out faster. Is that still the plan?

[A17]

Maybe include electricity-based weapons?
for Example, wherever the shot lands, a lightning bolt from above it zaps down. This means that if the tank is under land, it'll zap the land. :D

[blue_moon]

Maybe include electricity-based weapons?
for Example, wherever the shot lands, a lightning bolt from above it zaps down. This means that if the tank is under land, it'll zap the land. :D

Way too late for that. But its not too late to put that here. (http://forums.blitwise.com/forums/showthread.php?t=761)
EDIT:
Wait, are you talking about Lightning Rod? Same thing.

[Slade]

FIZZ BOMBS! Sounds different and creative :)

[Brian]

Zwaken, faster than before, but not as fast as I hoped. The progress over the weekend was nil, but I'll probably add another one today anyway.

[Brian]

Added Thor's Hammer.

[Zwaken]

Thor's Hammer sounds like it would be my favorite out of the 4 listed...

[blue_moon]

Zwaken, faster than before, but not as fast as I hoped. The progress over the weekend was nil, but I'll probably add another one today anyway.

Cool. I hope that... Uh, I forgot what I was saying, I started to say something but started watching Numa Numa and Naruto Fan Flashes for at least 30 minutes

[Was It Me?]

Added Thor's Hammer.

Sounds cool... Tied with Fizz Bombs as my number one anticipated new weapon. Hot Coals is a close... very close... second. :P

[Zwaken]

Here's how it is in my book

1.Thor's Hammer
2.Graviton
3.Fizz Bombs
3.Hot Coals

Fizz Bombs and Hot Coals are tied with 3rd. All of the weapons are sounding really good (like always) though.

[jstrok7]

Yeah, really nice weapons . ;)

[Everlast]

So, I guess we are getting one weapon revealed each day then?

[Zwaken]

It seems that way.

[mariano90_arg]

We are getting closeer!!

I cant wait! :D

[blue_moon]

Well, only 16 days left. Theoretically, 6 weapons will be reaveled post-release.

[blue_moon]

If you put this in the Weapon Suggestion Thread, it'll get looked at.


Thank you.

[???revived]

So far, these new weapons have been successful in generating hype.

Not that that's bad or anything; I'm impatiently waiting for this stuff as well...

[Slade]

I like the look of fizz bombs, but graviton sounds more powerful. Hot coals sounds catastrophic and thor's hammer sounds like a weapon with a huge explosion kick. :) I'm loving these weapons!

[Brian]

As to the icons being leaked post release, obviously that's not the case. As progress picks up and the date nears, I'll start releasing two or more a day if necessary. And if we hit unexpected snags? Well then, I'll plod along at one a day. :)

[blue_moon]

Yay, stampede looks familiar...

[Slade]

Extreme cruiser!!!:)

[mariano90_arg]

5 weapons... right??

so.. you can release the free pack ... right??


I was jokingg!!..

I can wait.. :D

[Everlast]

That got me thinking, what are the packs called?

[Brian]

As far as I know, the packs haven't been given designated names yet. We'll probably pick something related to the coolest weapon that ends up in each pack.

[Kaz21]

I love all of these so far keep it up, hope one of mine gets chosen :)

[Pyrobellum]

Woah. I leave for a week, and everybody's got new avatars. What's going on here? Cool weapons. :) I want 1.1 for mac! :(

[blue_moon]

Woah. I leave for a week, and everybody's got new avatars. What's going on here? Cool weapons. :) I want 1.1 for mac! :(

Yeah, it is kind of cheap because Windows folk here are like "gimme gimme" but Mac folk gotsta wait and they're like "faster, I say! gimme gimme Mac 1.1" but they're way more patient than Windows folk cuz they have good computers. Word.:shocked:

[Brian]

Tornado added.

[Zwaken]

I can sence a TORNADO PACK! I dunno why, but I just think that will be one of the packs. Tornado sounds great, it's now the weapon I appreciate most out of the ones posted.

[Was It Me?]

Ooh... I bet the tornado effect is pretty cool.

[Kua]

Pure awesomeness. :'D The tornado sure looks cool. Will any of the listed weapons be in the free pack?

[Zwaken]

What does it mean when it says "Munchkin Weapon Coming Soon"?

[Brian]

Wizard of Oz reference.

[mariano90_arg]

Tornado seems as if it will be one of my favourites !! ;)

[Zwaken]

Wizard of Oz reference.

Oh...lol. I've never seen the Wizard of Oz, so forgive me.

[jstrok7]

Wow, tornado is weapon I suggested and weapon suggest thread with very simmilar effects, thank you very much blitwise ! :)

[blue_moon]

I remember suggesting that!!!! Tornado is mine! I'll go find it...
EDIT:
post 94 in the old weapon topic (the most recent closed one), its number 59+10 (add) and called cyclone.

[Pyrobellum]

Lol. I think everybody suggested a tornado type weapon. Even I suggested one. Gah. Blarg. I need money so I can buy this stuff! Faster I say! Hm. I'll have to update my signature at some point.

[roadkill21619]

These new weapons are cool. You should add more, Brian.

[jstrok7]

Hahaha, well, everyone suggested tornado and now It's here ! :D

[nickerdoodle]

Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to share with you some of the upcoming weapons in our impending expansion packs. At the moment, only a portion of the weapons are done, so I will be releasing information slowly, at a metered rate. Don't expect more than one or two icons a week until more are done. As the release nears, expect the pace to pick up dramatically. Now, down to the crux of the matter!

http://www.blitwise.com/forum_pics/weapon_icons/hotcoals.gifHot Coals:
Hot Coals is a fun weapon that fires a round that, in proximity to the enemy, bursts into flames, showering the tank in fire. It's like releasing a box of doves, only, instead of doves, you have flaming death, and instead of majestically flying away, they plummet to the earth.

http://www.blitwise.com/forum_pics/weapon_icons/gravitons.gifGraviton:
Graviton fires powerful particles which circle the enemy tank, lifting it off the ground and pounding it for damage points. Similar to being abducted by tiny aliens, only no one believes you, no matter how many street corners you rant on or websites you start trying to alert the population to the UNSTOPPABLE THREAT FROM OUTER SPACE AND...HEY! Let go of me...you can't...oohhh...sleepy dart...

http://www.blitwise.com/forum_pics/weapon_icons/fizz_bombs.gifFizz Bombs:
Fizz Bombs fire from your tank and hit the ground, expanding to envelope a small area in tank-eating foam. Two words: Deadly AlkaSeltzer.

http://www.blitwise.com/forum_pics/weapon_icons/thors_hammer.gifThor's Hammer:
Fire a whirling hammer of the gods, striking your opponent with a blast of lightning and extra damage on contact. "Valhalla, I am coming!"

http://www.blitwise.com/forum_pics/weapon_icons/stampede.gifStampede:
Sends a line of cruiser style weapons that rush forward and hit your opponent's tank, forcing him backwards. "Cow tipping's not so funny anymore, is it, bucko?"

http://www.blitwise.com/forum_pics/weapon_icons/tornado.gifTornado:
Sends a spinning tornado cruising along the ground at your enemy. Munchkin weapon coming soon.

More official weapons will be coming soon!

Awsome Brian Cant Weight for more:D :D

[blue_moon]

Hahaha, well, everyone suggested tornado and now It's here ! :D

Now only if every one suggested a weapon tht makes invisible dirt...:cool:

[VoLAN]

My mind is blowing! This weapons are very cool!!!

[blue_moon]

My mind is blowing! This weapons are very cool!!!

Like a leafblower? Wow. Never knew that too be possible! Yeah, I know. C- in English. Better than my French, Spanish or Latin. Well, spin Tornado spin! And, does it always hit your opponent? Seems kinda powerful.

[VoLAN]

Ha-ha! You remember me!

[Zwaken]

Like a leafblower? Wow. Never knew that too be possible! Yeah, I know. C- in English. Better than my French, Spanish or Latin. Well, spin Tornado spin! And, does it always hit your opponent? Seems kinda powerful.

I think we'll find out soon enough.

[Everlast]

Well so far, that's 5 out 20 weapons revealed, can't wait for more. :D

[Zwaken]

Well so far, that's 5 out 20 weapons revealed, can't wait for more. :D

It's 6 ;)

[Slade]

SWEET! Roll on!

[Brian]

Firefly added.

[Zwaken]

New List of Appreaciation:

1.Tornado
2.Thor's Hammer
3.Graviton
4.Fizz Bombs
4.Stampede
5.Firefly
5.Hot Coals

[Was It Me?]

Here's my list (I think):

1. Tornado
2. Thor's Hammer
2. Fizz Bombs
4. Firefly
5. Hot Coals
6. Stampede
7. Graviton

Of course, it's hard to tell by an icon and short description. :P

[Zwaken]

Of course, it's hard to tell by an icon and short description. :P

Heheh...very true...And Firefly is the exact name of a weapon that...um...who was that guy...The one that made the weapon icons as well as descriptions. Ya, that's where Firefly came from. (I think)

[blue_moon]

Firefly is like pineapple or spider, I can't tell yet. Here's my list:

1. Firefly (porximity glitch)
2. Tornado
3. Fizz Bombs
4. Graviton
5. Stampede
6. Thor's Hammer
7. Hot Coals(proximity glitch)

[Slater]

To be honest, Firefly and Fizzbombs are the only ones that interest me right now.

All the others SOUND boring, but I guess I'll have to wait and SEE :D

[Brian]

Nope...firefly doesn't really look anything like Spider or any of those others...you'd just have to see it.

[Xap]

These weapons all sound interesting... Thor's hammer sounds a bit like static ball, except that it doesn't bounce... I'm probably wrong about that though.:rolleyes:

[Slade]

Firefly...ooooo...

[Everlast]

Cool, weapons, I'm trying to picture how it is in the game, but nothing is popping up. Guess I have to wait.

[Kua]

Anvil < Sledgehammer < Thor's Hammer?

[Slade]

Anvil < Sledgehammer < Thor's Hammer?

Yeah! Like 'weakest to strongest' eh?

[Zwaken]

Anvil < Sledgehammer < Thor's Hammer?

I'm guessing more like...

Zapper < Super Zapper < Static Baal < Thor's Hammer.

[blue_moon]

Yeah! Like 'weakest to strongest' eh?
Usually what < means, unless its:
''__
/ ''.\
l ''''<
\__/
PACMAN!

Well, can we have another?

[Kua]

I'm guessing more like...

Zapper < Super Zapper < Static Baal < Thor's Hammer.

Yes. Thinking about it, I think you're right.

[Slade]

Yea. That makes more sense, since it's a lightning weapon.

[jstrok7]

Well, maybe Thor's Hammer is stronger version of both Sledgehammer and Super Zapper like the Crater Maker is the stronger version of Big Shot and Mountain Mover . ;)

[blue_moon]

Yeah, like a merge:
Cruball: Cruiser/Dirtball
Chaos Grenade: Pinapple/Weapons
Static Ball: Skipper/Zapper

[VoLAN]

Or like a Pin Cushion with mini anvils instead zappers

[Zwaken]

Or like a Pin Cushion with mini anvils instead zappers

I don't think that's the weapon, but that's a really good idea. You should post that in the weapon suggestions.

[Everlast]

I guess Brian only post weapons on weekdays.

[blue_moon]

Hopefully not. I want a weapon! RIOT!

[matt198992]

chill out guys. you cant rush it unless you want a sloppy job. be patient.

[blue_moon]

chill out guys. you cant rush it unless you want a sloppy job. be patient.
Brian is posting the icons. The only way to mess that up is to not post them. Unless... I don't know.

[matt198992]

just be patient ^_^. brian, and the rest of the blitwise crew, is busy on the upcoming expansion packs. would you rather have the icons or the actual weapons?

[Kaz21]

just be patient ^_^. brian, and the rest of the blitwise crew, is busy on the upcoming expansion packs. would you rather have the icons or the actual weapons?

Icons.....
With the weapons!
Kr~

[blue_moon]

Well, we will have the actual weapons sometime. I'll check in tomorrow about it.

[Zwaken]

Monday is a week day, so we should get an icon. Agreed with Matt...(this one is for old time's sake, for the ones who joined way back) Patience is a virtue.

[Everlast]

Yes, and set backs are a regular accurance. :)

[jstrok7]

Hmmm, Brian's last activity was 24th, today it's 26th .
Maybe he's on trip or something, or maybe they have some serious problems ...
Maybe they're bussy...

[blue_moon]

Well, Ben was on last night. I hope we got one today or tomorrow.

[Slade]

Please post Brian! I know yu're on!!!

[Brian]

Dear Lord, you people are impatient! Sorry, guys, I'm not really hear on the weekends, although I may pop in to make sure everything is running smoothly, there's no updates or tech support except Mon-Fri.

Anyway, Glue Storm added.

[Slade]

YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Glue storm!!!!)):):):):):::):):):)::):):))):):)::):):): )::):):) Any more?

[blue_moon]

Whoopeedeedoo!

[Brian]

No more for today. Mike has been slowed down in his weapon programming by a number of administrative concerns, so I'm fast working through my backlog of icons and catching up to him. If that happens, of course, icon posting will be quite delayed.

[Slade]

I'll wait. Good luck:)

[blue_moon]

Me too. At least I know.

[jstrok7]

No problem for me, nice weapons . :cool:

[Brimstone]

glue raining down that would make the bible quite interesting. But great weapon anyways :) :) :) :) .

[Slade]

glue raining down that would make the bible quite interesting. But great weapon anyways :) :) :) :) .

Instead of fire and brimstone on Sodom and Gamorrah, right?

[blue_moon]

Instead of fire and brimstone on Sodom and Gamorrah, right?
I'm going with Elmer and All-Purpose. Raining. From up.

[Slade]

I'm going with Elmer and All-Purpose. Raining. From up.

What's that supposed to mean?!?

[blue_moon]

What's that supposed to mean?!?
Elmer and All-Purpose glue rain from up above instead of fire and whatnots.

[Slade]

Ahhhh...

[blue_moon]

The ultimate tool in any PTanks arsenal is the ability to roll, knead and the spin the dough. The second is the ability to control time and space with glue.

[Slade]

-There are 10 types of people in this world, the ones who know binary and the ones who don't

Here: there are three types of people in this world: those who can count and those who can't.

[blue_moon]

Here: there are three types of people in this world: those who can count and those who can't.
2 in binary is 10.

[Slade]

10 in binary is 2.

I thought it was the 1 as one of the binary digits and the 0 as the second and last binary digit. Therefore having only the 1 and 0 as binary digits.

[blue_moon]

Brian's viewing the topic now! He might add one!

[Xap]

This isn't the randomness thread, guys...:rolleyes:

[???revived]

You people are crazy. Patience is a virtue.

Although I am happy with the new glue weapon...

[Xap]

Neat! I like the icon, but I'm not sure how I'll use that weapon in a battle. I guess I'll see later!;)

[Black Magic]

Finally, another glue weapon, haven't seen those in awhile...

[Slade]

You probably use it like solar flare Xap.

[Brian]

Wow...you know, I've always said, if you haven't been stalked, you haven't been loved. I'm feeling a lot of love from you guys. :)

[Was It Me?]

"You guys" is a bit too general of a term... :rolleyes:

[Brian]

Alright, I was referring specifically to Mr. "I'm watching Brian's whereabouts". :P

[blue_moon]

HEY!!! You were on, and I thought you posting a new weapon! Well, its okay. Kind of ruined the suspence... He's on the front page right now...

[Brian]

Well, so you know, I usually don't post the next icon until after I'm done with my tech email. But I do scan through the threads looking at responses and checking to make sure nothing needs moderation.

[blue_moon]

Yeah, its good to moderate the un-moderated stuff (I think). I'm usually seeing what people are doing when I'm bored. I waited for Loofiloo to post the next CYOA picture so I could make a suggestion... However, I don't really get how the new one is unique. Kinda like shelter.

[Brian]

It's a bit different from Shelter, in that it is not a solid ball of bouncy, but a thin layer, and you have much less leeway in how you aim your turret.

[Slade]

I just posted that idea (almost the same...)!!! Oh well. It's cool.

[blue_moon]

Eh. At least I would be covered in bouncy dirt when the ground under my shelters collapses...

[jstrok7]

Is it thick as Domine Protect .

It's very, very simmilar to Shelter and maybe to Domine Protect . :)
Maybe it's Domine protect and Shelter combined, maybe another weapon combination . :)

[blue_moon]

Whats Domine? Did you mean dome?

[jstrok7]

Yeah, lol .
My fault .

[skipper007]

should the 2 new pocket tanks add's not get out late february it is the last day today???:confused:

[Brian]

No, they will not come out today. Also, no icons today, for reasons to be outlined in the Expansion Pack Thread.

[Brimstone]

But you send the end of February, oh well I guess I can wait a little longer, (rolls
eyes.)

[blue_moon]

But you send the end of February, oh well I guess I can wait a little longer, (rolls
eyes.)
Be proper. We have a smilie for that. Well, no icons for two days is really

[skipper007]

No, they will not come out today. Also, no icons today, for reasons to be outlined in the Expansion Pack Thread.
thx for the information

[roadkill21619]

I like the weapons you've made. May I suggest one of mine or Demyx's weapons? I have made 30 and he has made 300.

[skipper007]

:confused: :anirolleyes: can you give a new release date of the 2 new PT packs ???

[blue_moon]

:confused: :anirolleyes: can you give a new release date of the 2 new PT packs ???
Yes they can. However innaccurate it may be. It has been delayed 3 times.:shocked:

[Brian]

Sure, I could probably pull something out of thin air. But I won't. Not until Mike is back from the GDC and business as usual resumes around the office. Anyone who is surprised by the delays probably hasn't been watching very long. Anyone who is surprised that we're coming out with an expansion pack at all probably has. ;)

Roadkill, as to weapon suggestions, they all get logged and sent along to Mike. As I stated elsewhere (http://forums.blitwise.com/forums/showpost.php?p=10196&postcount=14), Mike will not be using any of the latest round of suggestions (those logged in late January, or any of those coming after) because he already has a full run of prototypes he's working with from previous suggestions.

[blue_moon]

For the new weapons, can we have a few be voted by popularity amongst us?

[Brian]

Well, like I said, I think most of the weapons for this pack are pretty much wrapped up concept-wise. However, I think I could arrange something with Mike for the next pack where he picks out, say, 5 feasible weapons from the suggestion thread and have you guys vote on which one you most want to see. Or maybe reverse. We'll figure something out, if there's interest.

[blue_moon]

Oh yeah! Thanks with a T-H-A-N-X!

[Everlast]

However, I think I could arrange something with Mike for the next pack where he picks out, say, 5 feasible weapons from the suggestion thread and have you guys vote on which one you most want to see. Or maybe reverse. We'll figure something out, if there's interest.

If it's the first way do we vote on the 5 weapons that will be voted on? Or will you pick the 5 and then we vote from the 5?

[Brian]

I imagine Mike would pick the five, for this reason: not every weapon suggestion can be implemented. This way, Mike can pick out five weapons that he can conceivably program, and you can be assured that all five options are on the table. If it was done the other way around, you might pick five, vote, and then have Mike end up saying, in essence, "Sorry, the winner just can't be done without a major engine overhaul." (As would be the case, for instance, with DoT weapons.)

[Slade]

I see! What weapons though...

[Brian]

Glue Gun added. Halfway there, folks.

[Slade]

Glue gun! Great! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):

[Brimstone]

Glue gun sounds great, is it a glob of glue or an explosion like glue bomb. Also will glue storm do damage.:confused:

[Was It Me?]

I like the icon for Glue Gun.

[Slade]

I like the icon for Glue Gun.

Me too.:) It's got a pow to it.

[blue_moon]

Why glue? Why are you using such an underused dirt?

[Slade]

Why glue? Why are you using such an underused dirt?

Even if it is 'underused', it's still cool to see what it does:) That's one of my #1 thrills of new weapons.

[blue_moon]

My number 1 thrill is using the pack first thing in the morning after installing it last night.

[Slade]

My number 1 thrill is using the pack first thing in the morning after installing it last night.

But the pain of waiting to use it is devistating! Use it i-n-s-t-a-n-t-a-n-e-o-u-s-l-y!

[blue_moon]

It must have took more than instantaneously to type that...

[skipper007]

not another glue weapon :mad:

[blue_moon]

I said the same thing, good buddy.

[Slade]

What's so bad about glue weapons? Remember they're the CPU's favourite weapon type:)

[Xap]

Hmm... I wonder if the glue gun is based off an idea I had a long time ago... it was called "hot glue gun" and was basically the same idea except that it did damage. Then again, "Glue Gun" might do damage, but it wasn't mentioned...

[blue_moon]

What's so bad about glue weapons? Remember they're the CPU's favourite weapon type:)
Heh? Okay... The CPU is randomized and has a certain "priority list" that sets what weapons it picks first. It goes for superstar almost always first.:shocked:

[Zwaken]

Glue Gun added. Halfway there, folks.

Dear Lord, you people are impatient! Sorry, guys, I'm not really hear on the weekends, although I may pop in to make sure everything is running smoothly, there's no updates or tech support except Mon-Fri.

Anyway, Glue Storm added.

YAY! 2 more glue weapons. I was hoping for some more glue weapons. Nice icon for glue storm.

[???revived]

Ah, finally glue has gotten some attention...

[blue_moon]

Ah, finally glue has gotten some attention...
Glue already had its attention. Glue, the weapon nobody could figure out what the heck it does!:shocked:

[???revived]

Attention in the sense that there is more of it...

[blue_moon]

Yeah, now there is more glue. Now what, Rainbow Dirt? Tar? Dirt Slinger? Some times, things are one of a kinds. Glue kinda needed different counter parts. Glue Gun and Storm both kind of have that good and bad side whatever.

[Testament]

This is my first post and just to say, I appreciate Mike taking his free time to make new weapons for us to use no matter what they are. I will say this, I think there would be less complaints about glue if it in fact would glue your tank from moving. Other than that, just wanting to say thanks for Pocket Tanks. :)

[Pyrobellum]

I'm very glad to see more glue. It's not really useful in single player, but I would love to have pocket tanks tournaments with this great weapon. It's so useful.

[Slade]

I agree too. People think that it's a useless weapon, but when the opportunities come, glue is a very useful weapon. (even though I never use it.) :confused: :rolleyes:

[jstrok7]

I'm actually very happy cause of more glue weapons .
Glue storm sound very coll, something like solar flare but of glue, or maybe like hailstorm but of glue.
And glue gun is very good . (I think that probably glue gun and glue storm deal damage becuase many bouncy dirt weapons do damage- Bouncy Bomb,Molten Plastic,Bouncy Ball) .

[roadkill21619]

I don't like glue gun. Glue only limits a small amount of weapons.

[Zwaken]

I'm actually very happy cause of more glue weapons .
Glue storm sound very coll, something like solar flare but of glue, or maybe like hailstorm but of glue.
And glue gun is very good . (I think that probably glue gun and glue storm deal damage becuase many bouncy dirt weapons do damage- Bouncy Bomb,Molten Plastic,Bouncy Ball) .

I'm pretty sure that Glue Gun will deal damage, but glue storm probably wont.

[Slade]

Glue gun's glue is probably 'hot' so I think that it will deal damage.

[Brian]

Consider that Glue Storm will automatically counteract any bouncy terrain, including the dreaded and "overpowered" funnel. Also...Glue is being changed.

[Zwaken]

Solid with the glue is changing part...

[matt198992]

what do you mean "glue is being changed"? i dont see how different you could make it 0.o

[blue_moon]

There is different ways to make it.

[Kua]

Maybe it makes the tank get stuck to the ground?

[blue_moon]

No, same glue. Its the same thing. Same as before, so its similar.

[Zwaken]

No, different glue. When he says they're changing it, it doesn't mean it's the same :rolleyes:

[Yiuo]

Yea hopefully glue sticks the tank to the ground preventing moves... But i am also happy about more glue, it also seems that they are making two born rivals in the same pack.... Glue Storm and Stampede... Interesting...

[blue_moon]

Maybe, I reread it and kind of believe it. Maybe its a new type of glue, not just glue.

[Black Magic]

With these weapons, there's no doubt this is going to be called the "Glue Pack"

[Pyrobellum]

Consider that Glue Storm will automatically counteract any bouncy terrain, including the dreaded and "overpowered" funnel. Also...Glue is being changed.

:shocked: Ooh. Sounds exiting. *giggles*

[Slade]

With these weapons, there's no doubt this is going to be called the "Glue Pack"

That makes sense. But what about all the other weapons? Brian said that ther'ed be 2 Xpacks.:confused:

[Brian]

To clarify, it isn't a different type of glue. ALL glue will be changed, giving it new functionality.

[Everlast]

Hey Brian is Mike back yet?

[blue_moon]

Oh, so now Glue Bomb has new functionality? Is that possible? Well, maybe in the next version...

[Slade]

What functionality? OH! Is it that the tanks and other stuff get stuck now?:) That would be cool:)

[Brian]

Mike isn't back, because he hasn't left. He leaves tomorrow.

As to glue, it seems that it wasn't functioning as Mike intended with regards to bouncy terrain and vice versa. Some minor changes are being implemented to correct this. As to preventing tank movement, that may be considered in the next update.

[Slade]

Awesome! I can't wait...:)

[blue_moon]

Me too. And I bet Peppy will be too.

[CrackerJason23]

I hope glue preventing tank movement will be more than possibly considered. I hope it will be actually considered!

[Testament]

I hope glue preventing tank movement will be more than possibly considered. I hope it will be actually considered!

That would make too much sense, I mean come on, glue actually glues something to the ground?

[Brimstone]

But wat if glue touches bouncy dirt does it cover it or bounce off I acually have never been in that situation.

[Everlast]

Yeah, it nulifies it.

[Slade]

I think, since it's bouncy dirt, the glue should bounce until there is no bounce left.

[jstrok7]

I think, since it's bouncy dirt, the glue should bounce until there is no bounce left.

Why? Since glue can stick to anything . ;)

[blue_moon]

Why? Since glue can stick to anything . ;)
But bouncy is bouncier than sticky is sticky. Can we have a new eapon now? Its been about... 5 days, give or take a year.:shocked:

[Zwaken]

Mike is away, we should get more icons after he gets back. It doesn't matter when it comes out, it matters if it will come out. And it will so I'm happy. :)

[blue_moon]

Yeah, but I'm not waitng another 15 thousand years for it! Not again!

[Everlast]

It doesn't take that long. Mabye a month or two.

[Slade]

Be patient. Since you and I know or atleast think...well..uh...Lets just say that since we know that Mike will leak other icons and names, it's worth while waiting. Even though I myself am not very patient, I'll hope for the best!

[blue_moon]

Be patient. Since you and I know or atleast think...well..uh...Lets just say that since we know that Mike will leak other icons and names, it's worth while waiting. Even though I myself am not very patient, I'll hope for the best!
Brian leaks them after Mike makes them. Know your people!:shocked:

[Was It Me?]

Ah, but Brian doesn't leak them without Mike leaking them first. :)

Unless Brian is an international spy...

[Slade]

Brian leaks them after Mike makes them. Know your people!:shocked:

Same difference!:rolleyes: I meant that the maker, Mike, gives the stuff to Brian, the leaker.

[blue_moon]

Ah, but Brian doesn't leak them without Mike leaking them first. :)

Unless Brian is an international spy...
Why couldn't he be a national spy? Its not like he lives in Taiwan, or China, or Japan, or Voodoo, or Tibet...

[Slade]

Why couldn't he be a national spy? Its not like he lives in Taiwan, or China, or Japan, or Voodoo, or Tibet...

You never know...;) He could just be faking his present day to day life. He could have even made this game 500 years ago and Brian (is that even his real name???) is playing the tapes of recorded information that Mike had made because he was the secret inventor of the recording technology!!?!?!?!???:eek: :eek: :eek:

[Was It Me?]

Why couldn't he be a national spy? Its not like he lives in Taiwan, or China, or Japan, or Voodoo, or Tibet...
Because... he wouldn't spy on Mike if he was a "national spy"... we hope. :rolleyes:

[blue_moon]

You never know...;) He could just be faking his present day to day life. He could have even made this game 500 years ago and Brian (is that even his real name???) is playing the tapes of recorded information that Mike had made because he was the secret inventor of the recording technology!!?!?!?!???:eek: :eek: :eek:
But still, how would he be able to make weapon packs and stuff. 500 years ago, nobody had computers so he wouldn't have a good reason to make a game.

[Slade]

But still, how would he be able to make weapon packs and stuff. 500 years ago, nobody had computers so he wouldn't have a good reason to make a game.

But he still could have had all the technology secretly at his hands...

[blue_moon]

Eh, whatever. Just start talking about icons.

[Slade]

There should be a thread for those who would want to make/sample icons.

[blue_moon]

Okay. Go make it.

[Slade]

I'm not very good at computer art, and I don't know how to format pics so that I can post them on the web.

[blue_moon]

I meant make a topic for it. It'd look nice. Perhaps we start posting them with our suggestions. However, I'd stop posting this here!

[Slade]

Done and good. Does anyone have an idea when Mike will be back?

[Was It Me?]

Mike suddenly remembered yesterday that the week he was planning on releasing the packs was also the same week he is going to the GDC. That's what happens when you delay things. Anyway, he's leaving on Tuesday, and will be gone the whole week.....

From Brian's info, it sounds like he will be gone about a week.

http://forums.blitwise.com/forums/showpost.php?p=13437&postcount=62

[blue_moon]

From Brian's info, it sounds like he will be gone about a week.

http://forums.blitwise.com/forums/showpost.php?p=13437&postcount=62
Maybe more if the flight is delayed. It might snow.

[Everlast]

I don't think any place except the northern middle states are getting snow right now.

[wildgoosespeeder]

I can't wait until the next expansion pack!

[blue_moon]

I don't think any place except the northern middle states are getting snow right now.
Yeah, I got two 1 hour long storms tuesday and thursday, picking up 1 1/2 inches per day... Not in the forecast. Plus, thats NY. The get lake effect snow all the time!

[Everlast]

That's cool, I wish I had lake effect snow. But my town did have thunder snow 2 years ago. :)

[blue_moon]

That's cool, I wish I had lake effect snow. But my town did have thunder snow 2 years ago. :)
I had that last year. I hate thunder. I still wear earplugs. Well, I wish Mike W. luck. And because I wished him luck, he better use one of my ideas.