Programming
As I have mentioned, most of my programming is web based (both server-side and client-side). Still, occasionally I break out Visual C++ and work on something new, or make some modifications to an existing program. I also do a fair amount of modeling in Excel to solve various business problems.
The programs below are all a couple years old, but they are still in use by myself and others.
A Few Recent Programs
Popillon is my first game I sold. It is based off a puzzle that I used to have on my PDA and had heard is available for desktop systems. Instead of a simple remake of the game, Popillon has a number of features beyond any previous version that I have seen. It is very addictive. Please check it out and if you like it tell other people about it.
Shattered Realms
"Shattered Realms" is just a working title for an internet based game I was working on, but put on hold when my partner (who was going to manage the server) dropped out. Originally, I considered hosting it on my home computer, but decided against it because of the security risks. Anyway, the game is a multiplayer strategy game that can theoretically serve about 30,000 players from a Windows server.
Directory Generator
The Directory Generator is a database program I use to manage another of my sites (The Stars! Directory). The program manages the site's 300+ entries and automatically generates most of the site from a scripting language I created for the purpose. I have not played the game for years; however, the site is still up because even out-of-date as it is it remains one of the best resources for the Stars!. You can find details and a screen shot of the program at the True Directory.
Encyclopedia Link Generator
Another program the I wrote for primarily for Stars!, but it can be used for any purpose. This program scans HTML code, locates words that are defined in an online encyclopedia and then creates links to the definition pages. The program is quite flexible allowing webmasters a variety of ways to generate the links and is very robust in terms of users giving it bad data. A little more information on that can be found at the Stars! Encyclopedia.
