BrainKing - Diskussionsborde (BrainKing for Android)

Emne: JellyBean and gif

I have just found out that Android 4.1 (JellyBean) does not display gif images properly, so if you use this version on your device and do not see any chess pieces, this should be the reason.

The pieces will be replaced by png images soon.

18. Oktober 2012, 10:23:47

Emne: free brains

thanks :)

18. Oktober 2012, 12:16:46

Emne: Re: free brains

Hrqls: You are welcome.

A little promotion cannot hurt. In fact, I was thinking of making an achievement out of it, but I am afraid that people without an Android phone would feel bad about it.

19. Oktober 2012, 23:27:20

Emne: Re: free brains

Fencer: agree, achievements should be available for all

21. Oktober 2012, 15:40:51

I'm going to ask a stupid question but how do you know if you have an andriod phone?

22. Oktober 2012, 05:09:31

Bwild

I'm guessing you have to sign up for google play?

22. Oktober 2012, 07:57:28

Emne: Re:

furbster: This page could help: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Android_devices

22. Oktober 2012, 08:11:48

Emne: Re:

furbster: look in the system of your phone, there should be a link to your system software version

or post your phone brand and type in here and someone will answer your question :)

22. Oktober 2012, 14:43:11

Emne: Re:

Fencer: Hrqls: Thanks it appears i haven't. I have a blackberry :o)

22. Oktober 2012, 15:52:08

Emne: Re:

furbster: :) maybe in the future :)

23. Oktober 2012, 15:10:19

tricialou

It seems to be working quite well on mine, just the odd little hiccup. It is very quick, I love it. Thank you Fencer.

23. Oktober 2012, 15:23:31

madmonkey thinks its broke........every game i play on it i lose

23. Oktober 2012, 15:41:09

Emne: Re:

MadMonkey: lol

23. Oktober 2012, 16:01:37

Emne: Re:

tricialou: You are welcome.

I am aware of several backgammon bugs that will be fixed when I get back to work (doing some improvements to BrainCalc now).
If no unexpected problems occur, the app should support all 128 game types by the end of this year.

23. Oktober 2012, 17:41:34

tricialou

Emne: Re:

MadMonkey: hahaha did you ever hear that saying Monkey?
'A bad workman always blames his tools.'

4. November 2012, 14:52:26

After a short break (I was working on another project) I have uploaded a new version of BrainKing for Android. It supports more games (see this board description) and fixes one backgammon bug with autoswapped dice.

4. November 2012, 19:34:50

troydaniels

Emne: Messages remain for next game

If I send a message to my opponent when I submit my move, the text remains in the box, as if it is going to be sent to the opponent of the next game as well. (I didn't test if it is actually sent.)

Also, when I select system events, I get a list of message title, but I don't seem to be able to actually read the messages. Is that supposed to be working.

If it matters, Android 2.1 on Galaxy S

4. November 2012, 19:45:21

Emne: Re: Messages remain for next game

troydaniels: You are right, I forgot to clear the text field after sending a move. Will be fixed.
Regarding system events, it really shows only the event list at the moment. I just wanted to test something and didn't implement all functions yet.

5. November 2012, 07:21:13

Emne: Re: Messages remain for next game

Fencer: i think i used the app to play fevga (in this board desc you mention that fevga doesnt work yet)

5. November 2012, 08:07:20

Emne: Re: Messages remain for next game

Hrqls: I believe that Fevga is kind of playable but the off bars are located at the same side (instead of opposite directions). But I guess that's the only issue with it.

5. November 2012, 09:56:46

Emne: Re: Messages remain for next game

Fencer: thats true .. i was confused a bit until i realized i was moving the other way :)

if my move was correct that way :)

5. November 2012, 10:00:20

Emne: fevga

Fencer: hmm just tested (opened a fevga game both on my coputer as well as on my phone) .. and it was perfect .. exactly the same on my computer as in the app on my phone

5. November 2012, 10:11:09

Emne: Re: fevga

Hrqls: And are you white or black? It is possible that phone version shows it right only under specific circumstances.

Anyway, it is just a visual bug, the game is playable, indeed.

5. November 2012, 11:08:52

Emne: Re: fevga

Fencer: will check next time when its my move again

it might be indeed that in 1 of the games i was 1 color (and confused), and in the other it was ok

6. November 2012, 12:43:41

Emne: Re: fevga

Fencer: the following game looks mirrored when i view it on my phone
(i am black in this game both on the website as on my phone, but the board is mirrored)

Fevga (ennukene00 - Hrqls)

the other game (where i am white) the board is not mirrored

there is not real problem though, as the game is played mirrored as well as the board .. it just is confusing to watch :)

6. November 2012, 12:58:56

Emne: Re: fevga

Hrqls: That's what I have talked about.

And that's why Fevga is not officially supported yet.

7. November 2012, 09:58:45

Emne: Re: fevga

Fencer: :) ok i will use it unofficially then :)

8. November 2012, 12:51:35

rabbitoid

Emne: how about ponds?

That should be fairly easy.

21. November 2012, 15:14:16

Emne: Re: how about ponds?

rabbitoid: I've just added ponds to 0.7.1.
It's in experimental status, so I don't guarantee it will work without any problems.

21. November 2012, 23:10:55

rabbitoid

Seems to be working ok!

22. November 2012, 08:57:47

Emne: Spaces in user name

Whoever had a problem using the Android client with user name containing spaces, please upgrade to 0.7.2 when it is available on Google Play.

22. November 2012, 12:11:24

Emne: 0.7.3

Since I have forgotten to remove localhost connection, please wait for 0.7.3 that should be available in every moment. 0.7.2 won't connect to the server.

27. November 2012, 18:29:15

well i seem to have unknowingly purchased an android phone today, now to work out how to use it and install brainking app on there.

27. November 2012, 19:35:39

ok it was easier than i thought, i love that i can play on my phone though

28. November 2012, 09:52:53

Emne: Re:

furbster: +1 for buying an android phone ;)

28. November 2012, 12:54:35

Emne: Re:

Hrqls: I went into the store thinking to upgrade to a different blackberry and the htc caught my eye... didn't even know it was android lol

28. November 2012, 13:17:25

Emne: Re:

furbster: Great! Don't forget to test my other apps. And rate them if you like them.

28. November 2012, 13:20:32

Emne: Re:

furbster: which htc ? one s/v/x ?

28. November 2012, 13:35:11

Emne: Re:

Hrqls: desire x i think? Im a bit clueless with phones most of the time Fencer I will :o)

28. November 2012, 14:24:45

Emne: Re:

furbster: nice! got the same as well .. you wont regret it :)

28. November 2012, 15:07:14

Emne: Re:

furbster & Hrqls: See, now your getting used to Android, you will soon be throwing Windows out the window

and using a Linux based PC or Laptop

(unless you are already of course lol)

29. November 2012, 09:45:30

Emne: Re:

MadMonkey: already did, and back again, and doubling now ... sad fact : our traffic controllers (traffic lights, etc) were running on linux, but we moved to windows xp embedded 2 years ago :(

(at home : 6x android, 2x linux, 2x windows)

29. November 2012, 12:43:34

Emne: Re:

Hrqls: Company i worked for here (Waitrose) use XP for everything in all there distribution warehouses etc.... now they have real problems with support for it finishing in 2014

(at home i have : 1x Android, 1xLinux & 2x Dual boot Linux / XP ) but there is only me lol ...and at present i have 1 Desktop & 8 Laptops i am repairing, all running some version of Windows)

29. November 2012, 21:02:06

Fencer.....Until you manage to have all games up & running on Android, would it be possible to have a send move (and goto next game of this type button) do you think.

It can be a right pain just playing one game, then getting the blank screen and then going back to main page, just so you have to look for next one.

Just a thought

Oh....P.S. Love the way Dice Chess works

30. November 2012, 08:16:39

Emne: Re:

MadMonkey: Sure. When I find enough space for another button or selector.

But it should not be difficult, the app is actually prepared for it, it's just a matter of UI.

30. November 2012, 12:12:42

Emne: Re:

Fencer:

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious as Mary Poppins would say

2. December 2012, 10:27:13

Emne: Re:

MadMonkey: I've added it as a new menu / settings option to 0.7.4.
It also fixes an accept/reject double bug in backgammon and supports some more games (five in line, checkers).

2. December 2012, 10:49:52

Emne: Re:

Tilpasset af MadMonkey (2. December 2012, 10:53:39)

Fencer: Thanks

Also, i just noticed your other Apps

I knew bout BrainCalc, but not the others, will have a look through them later

And being as blind as i am lol...i have just noticed something...
Is there something odd about the points on the Gammon game board ??
I thought if you were on a certain colour (Pink for example) and you through a even number, you end up on the same colour. Depending where you are on the board, this does not always happen on here

...well, not on my phone anyway

2. December 2012, 11:26:37

Emne: Re:

MadMonkey: Yes, it's possible that the pip colors are not quite right, I've just made them "some way" until someone complains about it.

It can be easily fixed.

2. December 2012, 12:40:29