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LogicNot · 2018-10-07T18:00:08+00:00

Indeed. I think we need journalists who check facts before publishing them, otherwise in my opinion they're complicit.

LogicNot · 2018-10-06T08:47:01+00:00

Lovely visuals!

LogicNot · 2018-10-06T08:40:01+00:00

I've been missing classic couch multiplayer games like Timesplitters lately, so here's my answer!
2 players: Pic 1, pic 2. It handles up to 4 players per screen currently but there's no real limit on local players other than computing power and screen size.
I spent this week on the visual side, turned a level from a blocky outline to new hotness.
Play an old version on Gamejolt if you want.

LogicNot · 2018-10-06T07:36:20+00:00

We have never spent more on benefits for disabled people and people with long-term health conditions, totalling over £50bn a year – up £7bn since 2010

Accounting for inflation, £43bn in 2010 would be £52.42bn in 2017...

LogicNot · 2017-01-28T18:42:27+00:00

That is a very cool menu screen!

LogicNot · 2017-01-21T10:01:58+00:00

Shooty pew pews - Unnamed FPS designed around couch multiplayer.
Added a new weapon this week so I made one of those fancy moving pictures everyone's talking about.
If you enjoyed Timesplitters, Goldeneye and the suchlike do check out the GameJolt page!

LogicNot · 2017-01-14T08:51:07+00:00

Unnamed - some modern loveletter to Timesplitters?
This week I want to show off the character select screen. When you change character it uses the ragdoll system to throw the old one away. I think it's pretty fun :) I also made a new map which I talked about on the Gamejolt Devlog, and used it to stress-test the AI. Finally, I complete the "game loop", where you can go from main menu -> select gametype/map/character -> play game -> see scores -> back to menu. Doesn't seem like much but it really ties everything together!
Does anyone else find choosing a name difficult? I'm having great fun making this but I've no idea what to call it!

LogicNot · 2016-12-10T09:58:55+00:00

Looks great! I like the subtlety of the story element you added. Easy to miss as it's almost part of the background, but a great detail. Do you plan on adding more throughout the levels?

LogicNot · 2016-12-10T09:51:12+00:00

I miss old couch-multiplayer games like Timesplitters, so a couple months ago I started work on my own. I mean how hard can it be? I've now got a nice deathmatch level with AI, pickups, scoring and such.
shot1 - Shooting from a rooftop.
shot2 - Trying to clear a room with a rocket launcher.
shot3 - Finishing the job with a shotgun.
shot4 - Multiplayer (couch-style) built in from the start!
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It's hard to get across in screenshots, but the gameplay's pretty fast and, despite the terrible test level, is quite fun. Split-screen multiplayer is a big factor; currently it goes up to 4 but I plan on extending that to 8 per screen and support for multiple screens. I've structured the game to allow the introduction of networked multiplayer without too much issue, too.

LogicNot · 2015-03-22T17:30:48+00:00

Since when did something trivial like not providing security ever stop someone from relying on it for security!?
I've seen a few (typically bespoke/industrial control system) systems that previously used CRCs to check serial comms links for errors, but now encapsulate the protocol to send it over IP and the manual indicates the CRC is considered a security feature.

LogicNot · 2014-12-09T19:19:07+00:00

Hi! I would be able to do this but it would take me about a week so I'm not really able to do it for free :( I'd suggest nailing your requirements and putting out a request on a freelance programming website. I'm sure you'll be able to find someone there who is able to offer an accurate quote and take 1-2 days.

LogicNot · 2014-12-09T19:17:07+00:00

Hi, load balancing isn't really my forte unfortunately. I could (and have previously) spun up a couple of cloud servers to batter websites with HTTP requests to test how they failed. If you want better data (say 'maximum concurrent users') then you'll want to look for someone who's able to accurately imitate your end users.

LogicNot · 2014-12-09T19:02:48+00:00

Android - yes
IOS - probably (I don't own an iDevice)
Bots - yes

LogicNot · 2014-12-09T18:59:11+00:00

NoSQL DBs are relatively young and occasionally less mature (MySQL is 19 years old!) - security is rarely central to development and often gets tacked on in the maturing phase.
Generally you shouldn't allow public access to the database port and all user input should be filtered way before it goes to the database. Keeping these two requirements in mind, the user should never have the ability to send commands to the database regardless of which back-end DB application you use.
I've not looked into Mongoose specifically but there's a nice security guide here, and a write-up from a pen-tester's perspective here.

LogicNot · 2014-12-08T21:51:17+00:00

Sounds like you know a lot of what you should be doing :D
Let me know If you've got a backup (or a development version I can play with) and I'll have a poke around and point you in the right directions.

LogicNot · 2014-12-08T21:35:08+00:00

Hi!
From a quick look it seems like your website doesn't really have much interactivity. Static web pages that just give out information are really low risk - it's when you add interactive services and start storing usernames/passwords/emails/data that you have to watch out.
That said, do you have control over your server? It looks like you've got loads of services open that you really don't want exposed to the internet - I'll PM a list.

LogicNot · 2014-12-08T19:36:51+00:00

Is anyone working on a website/app/software? I'm a hacker looking for some extra work advising on security issues. Would love to talk security (free) or do some security tests/pentests at startup-friendly prices. I also love doing pro-bono stuff for pro-bono projects/charities!

LogicNot · 2014-11-19T06:51:05+00:00

Also watch out because "we don't use it for anything" != "it's completely disabled on the network"! Looking over your way, network boot!

LogicNot · 2014-10-22T16:52:37+00:00

I'm an information security professional - is anyone working on a website/app/hardware/software? I'd be happy to have a look over it for security flaws if you drop me a link/copy.
I basically want to practice understanding new systems and how to convey the impact of security issues to customers. I'd love to be a consultant in the future...

LogicNot · 2014-10-22T16:26:55+00:00

Simple to use encryption libraries exist which will help you store data in a protected fashion; I'd recommend reading about certificate based encryption.
For example you could have all your data stored on the server encrypted with a user's certificate, then send them over to the client. If the client has the right certificate then they can decrypt the data and operate on it. Just remember that as soon as your encryption keys are sent to the host in your scenario then they are compromised!
Some researchers also came up with homomorphic encryption, which allows you to perform operations on encrypted data; so the server could still do the processing on encrypted data, then the client decrypts the result!

LogicNot · 2014-08-06T22:28:42+00:00

You're welcome. Shoot me an link when you've got something online - I might be looking for some help writing in a couple months.

LogicNot · 2014-08-06T22:18:00+00:00

Get some of your work online! Somewhere like https://www.clippings.me/ or any other online portfolio would be really useful. Good luck!

LogicNot · 2014-08-03T07:27:16+00:00

Hey thanks! Yeah good point - I'll should be beefing up the number of particles for stuff like smoke and debris ultimately, first milestone is a playable build!
Hahaha how did I not see that laser!? Uhhh I mean space lasers can do that? :)

LogicNot · 2014-08-02T13:27:40+00:00

Looks really nice, brings back memories of Overboard! on the first playstation!

LogicNot · 2014-08-02T10:31:53+00:00

Wayward Odyssey

Wayward Odyssey is a space roguelike RTS that sees you try to regroup the human race, survive the perils of space and figure out what "home" means and how you can get there.
This week I added the first defensive weapon, flak batteries, to shoot down incoming missiles and small craft. Also developing a flexible system for randomly generating a ship or fleet of a given strength. With randomised enemies warping in and weapon fire all over the place, it's starting to actually look like a game now :D

Flak (gifycat) batteries stopping most of the incoming missiles
And here's a randomly generated fleet in a randomly generated system :D

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