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[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
So you hijack our game just like that.

I don't think Shoddy will like that very much (he's our artist).

The very least you could do is release the graphics without password, if they're that better...

That's really not the way to contribute!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] kafkacell:
Links are dead.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] psychomaniac189:
i will try this game when i get have a chance. first i have to get my htc back :P i might be able to get a video it would probably be 3gp format if that matters.oh i would just like to add. i found this topic from fuzemobility.com i think i got bored and was looking up more apps for my phone and saw that.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] joel2009:
if you align the keys differently it will work here is a picture below to explain.....

(multi-touch areas would be the red box's with t "x's" on them)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] fatau:
Can we use own mp3 music at new version later??
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
Status update:

I changed the sound output for effects, so we can now have music and sound effects playing at the same time! No change in music output though.

Thank you for the help, but I'm not seeing how a multitouch translates into one touch O.o

As I explained previously, it seems to be touch and drag (I'm using native code, if that's important!) :)

I'll check everything in the next version and post the details. ;)

That feature seems pretty hard at the moment, as the native mp3 playback support is real laggy. Only time will tell, but I doubt we ever do that.

A note creator for windows (PC) is going to be released in the meantime, that supports loading mp3 and creating your own game level.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chris347101:
i just played the game....so far it seems like it will be a good game once the final version is out

Thanks Chris
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] joel2009:
Windows mobile recognizes "multi-touch" by registering the center value between the two presses point

so if you push down at value 1 and value three the multi touch value would be 2 (which you would have to use as dead space as i tried to show in my example layout)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
I don't think I'm getting that behavior, but I might be wrong.

Let me test it over the next few weeks (I have exams and projects now, so it might take a while) and then I'll post some conclusions :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] joel2009:
believe me it a pain... you have to press at exactly the same time (if you wanna try it i recommend trying on the dial pad)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
Yes, I see what you mean and indeed it gets translated as a press in the middle if you're quick enough ;)

That makes things a lot harder, mostly because of cheating :P

Thanks for the pointer, I was mistaken on this! Nevertheless I'll try a few ideas.

Edit: Does anyone know how windows mobile can detect if a click is with the stylus or the thumb? That could be useful...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bugsykoosh:
now that we're taking multitouch seriously I'm reposting my earlier post (#25):)

Great work so far (tested on a Fuze/Raphael). Looks great.

I know it sounds crazy - but any thoughts on making it multi-touch? It can be done on a resistive screen. Two simultaneous presses equate to a press between the two points pressed so you need to map that to a virtual key. Take a read of this (it even has a potential mapping for three string guitar hero): http://www.fuzemobility.com/multitouch-in-action/

That was a follow-up to this article: http://www.fuzemobility.com/multitouch-exists-now-without-new-hardware-or-software/

Obviously not for a first release but maybe it's something worth thinking about for a future release.

Thanks again
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
Obviously I wasn't joking the last time, I was just plain wrong :P

I was thinking multitouch behaved every time like some tests I did with imagining image rotation as the iphone, so I'd press the screen with one finger, then place the other finger and drag with one of them.

Anyway, speaking of what really matters, I've added multitouch support using that knowledge and the only problem is that you can always cheat. With that aside, I think it works pretty well...

You can say the red note is a problem. Well, it's as much as a problem as the cheating is: if the closest note is a chord, it will assume you wanted the chord; if it is a red note, it will assume it's a red note!

I also tried some ideas for cheating recognition, they worked quite well 90% of the time, except for the killer fact that sometimes they thought I was cheating when I was not.

I'm adding multitouch as a feature to wait for in the next release, at least for testing :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Th3rmal:
Sweet sounds awesome mate. Great work so far :)

When your done, please also make a version for WQVGA :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] joel2009:
On a resistive touch screen i dont think its possible because of the way the screen measures the values (as a single point) instead of the object itself like the capabilities of a capacitive screen.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
WM's Programs Menu (Start->Programs) seems to do this, that's why I asked :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bugsykoosh:
I like where this is headed;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ar1989:
:cool: Let me just say this game is AWSUM!!! :) Can't wait for the actual release. :D Now I have a question: Will there be a program or something that we would be able to use to make our own songs for it? Don't Get Me Wrong I LOVE the song you guys chose for the beta release, but there is always gonna be some songs that won't be released and we would like to have. That is what I liked about Tap Tap Revenge, (when Jailbroken) we could get this program make our own songs for it and add them. I'm definitely liking the multi-touch idea. I'm using it on a HTC Fuze and works GREAT, except no landscape but if I'm not mistaken you guys are working on that.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
( Hm. I guess I'll have to post some more information on the first thread, because this is getting too large to read everything for the newcomers :) )

Yes, there is going to be a music editor for PC (at least) that loads a .mp3 file (possibly, not done yet) and lets you create a .txt with notes for it. Then, it will convert them to the Touch The Music format and you just have to copy them to your device.

The process won't be automatic, though, because we cannot make a program that guesses where the guitar is in the music by itself. So you are going to place the notes where you feel is right.

There are no plans to make it work on landscape, for the fact that you get a very small height. You won't be able to see the notes for very long before they hit the frets and you'll lose many points.

I think portrait is the thing for now.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] nahana78:
Omnia - i900

I tried it but doesn't work properly.

Maybe Omnia use different resolution.

Anyone play in Omnia?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
The omnia is WQVGA, to the best of my knowledge. So you just have to wait for the next version :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Brosper:
Hey what's going on with this App. I want the next version
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
We're currently working on the squared and wide resolutions.

After that we'll finish multitouch testing version by adding a few chord notes to the song and release the 0.2 version :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Floxzie:
hey, just so you all know, this is the acc I'll be using. I'm the graphics designer :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
Edit: removed because it was some kind of insult, or I don't know.

I'll edit the first post when I can.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chimaj21:
i dnt know if someone posted an issue about this, but when i try 2 play the game nothing happens, it just goes back 2 my today screen...using joshkoss wm6.5 rom if that helps
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
Hmm... That's a new one.

I believe you're the first 6.5 user to test it, but if I'm wrong, someone say it please :)

You get no error messages?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Makkaronie:
Works fine for me on 6.5rom.

Using udK 6.5 rom
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Maikeu Locatelli:
I Like a lot

Hi, resistive screen have possibility of multitouch?

if you can make this you is a hero, i see multitouch only in capacitives screens, how in iphone and android phones.

I use the wm6.5 onyx 5.0

and works

this program is wonderful, if i have money i will donate
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
It's fake multitouch, but it's good enough, I think :)

You'll be able to test and comment when the next version is out.

It should take a while though, mind you.

Donations won't be available for now, due do the legal implications of a program like this. Thank you for the intention :P
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Brosper:
If you want I can be a betatester. I played this app on iPhone and I want it on my HTC TyTN II.

And I think you must as fast as possible make a webpage on this app and get there to Windows market place.

A have a few question.

1. Are in this app (Version 0.2 or higher) a button to update song by internet?

2. Are you created a "song creator”?

Sorry for my bad English. I'm thinking you understand me.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
I can't put this on Windows Marketplace: it's pretty much illegal on its current state.

There won't be internet updates or connections of any kind, you will have to do them manually on the pc. It's easier to manage song packages without doing the Guitar Hero way :)

Please read the first post where I explain about the note editor, but essentially yes, everyone will be able to make their own tracks and share them with fellow players.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Th3rmal:
If you guys can get some sort of multitouch working, and also get it working for WQVGA devices (Omnia :D) I will also donate to you for your hard work :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chimaj21:
nope there is not a message...idk what the deal is y'kno...i really wanna play the game, it looks really fun nd it'll hopefully keep me busy in class...we do nothing. class of 09 haha...but yah i need help
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
Have you installed it on the device memory?

What's your device?

Have you tried it with any other rom?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] alex.gribbin:
installed this yesterday and all i can say is it is WICKED, wud love to see more playable levels in the near future.

Good Work
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
Thanks :)

We're actually focusing on gameplay rather than different tracks for now, as it will be something YOU can help us with ;) I'll have some free time now, so I'll be posting results when I get them.

The next release is looking very promising from this end, but I'll probably need square and wide resolution users to have some patience and help me iron out some issues :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Kraize:
Alright! It'd be awesome. :) Hope you get a track editor out soon! :D Waiting on that. I don't find faults in the game. Maybe animation when you click it instead of making it a lil brighter (which isn't as noticable). Oh, and add screw up sounds. So if you miss, you hear like a beep, or the song softens or something like that. Guitar Hero should provide a great example. I'm really waiting on getting that fake multitouch though ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] MarkRain:
A square resolution user is here, testing is my hobby :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Relequestual:
tested on a weird qvga handset that i bet not many people have (MWG zinc II) and worked like a charm!

Can't wait to test the next version! More than willing to beta test!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
Announcements:

- We're looking for a music expert to help us with the music and sound effects. No programming knowledge is required. You have to know how to create background music for menus (using fruity loops or similar) and sound effects for clicks and multipliers, etc. Some patience for making and correcting default levels and community levels is advised.

Added to the first post. :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Relequestual:
I have a friend who may be interested. I will see him this weekend, and let you know. I PMd you about helping to make a site for TTM, so feel free to contacted me via PM

EDIT : Spoke to my friend, he said he is very interested.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] thierrz:
Please make an WQVGA (Omnia) version :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
I've already replied you like yesterday :P

Yes, just wait a little longer :) Next version will hopefully support wqvga or close (because I can't really test it properly).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ASK768:
just one quick question, once this gets popular, wont you run into a big problem?

You wouldnt be able to include popular songs unless you obtain permission from whoever owns it and that often means money. so is this project just not gonna have popular music or is there something im missing?

i hope im wrong about this...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
Hmm... This won't turn popular?

Ideally, in the future I wouldn't be distributing music, you (players) would.

We'll worry about that when I get threatening emails!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] kmax12:
when are we going to see the multitouch version?

also, i love the game, keep up the enthusiasm!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] GreenOmnia:
Works fine on Samsung Omnia. Keep up the great work! ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Kraize:
That's what torrents are for :) We'll distribute packs. You can also distribute via torrents.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] detheo:
I installed the game today and wow it's very nice i love it. I can't wait untill i can install 0.2 :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] psychomaniac189:
The only drawback is you HAVE TO install it on the DEVICE...why is that?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
It's because if you install it on the card, it will put files in device memory anyway and possibly not run at all. It's about the cab making process, bear with it for a while and I'll fix it eventually. 4mb is not THAT much, that's why I didn't look into it further yet.

If you're really needing the space, I think you can try manually copying the files to the memory card. Tell me if it works (if you try) :P
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] psychomaniac189:
what are the files to copy to my storage card and where are they located?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
\\Program Files\\Touch the Music <--- all of it
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] fasjoifas:
Waiting for the WQVGA version...

How did you get this to work on Omnia? I tried to use WVGAFIX but didnt work...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Furious911:
This is crazy fun! I liked it alot!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Martin25:
thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, Arlanthir and Floxzie im downloadin this now to have a go on my htc elf..

man i been hoping someone would do this game.

we'll show those iphone too goodies we can have just as good games n apps as they can hahaa
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Fillucas:
I've had some issues on my Universal - when I execute the file, only the black screen appears. Solution - soft reset :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Janis:
Just want to be in on the updates...

This looks fantastic! (Haven't tried it yet, but will edit the post when I do). Keep it up!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Redtabs:
nice game man! will be better if you add random graphic.can change the game theme.add some effect when touching the screen.costumed music that read thru device or memory.(like play your mp3 list).and a multiplayer via bluetooth.btw thumb up! keep it up!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] HP88:
Hi there, Im new to the WM so i need some help. Tried installing the file but it say "not a valid pocket pc application"
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
Hey there.

What version of WM are you running?

Are you starting the game with the Programs Menu?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tanay1989:
Mirror Please....

Can some1 please put up a mirror....download links are not workin somehow...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
Yes they are O.o

You have to click "request download ticket" and then "download".

Don't click the Download links of the ads!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tanay1989:
The page doesnt open up here on my ISP so there's no way i can "request a download ticket".....
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
What does open on your ISP, megaupload, rapidshare..?

Choose one and I (or someone who wants) will host it there :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] HP88:
The phone's operating system is Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro. As I cant get to a PC with active sync I used my Macbook to bluetooth the file over to the phone.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
And did you start the game with the Programs Menu?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] AznMii:
Hey, do have any idea when the nice version is gonna b released?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
I'm still waiting for the new graphics for the other resolutions :S

Floxzie is still working on them ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] matilas:
Nice job!! It's really fun!! I hope a new version is coming soon :)

Nice job!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] fasjoifas:
When're you going to release a WQVGA version? :/
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Martin25:
ok lil info from me:

installed on main memory and moved the program folder to storage card and it worked fine :)

i found i could not touch to ball quick enuff in the game dunno if thats js me or the screen on my elfin.

some ideas:

iv ripped the images n sounds from a iphones tap tap revenge game.. if you wnted them resizing to use id be happy to send u them.

question:

just wunderin why the music is in acc format ? and did i read that u will be letting the program use user mp3 files in the future ?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
Hey, glad to hear it worked.

On my elfin it works fine! I'll try using the SD card when I get the chance.

We want to have different graphics, but thanks anyway :)

MP3 Loading is not on our plans, but we're going to let the users create levels using MP3s and some skill at identifying sounds with a level editor for pc ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Floxzie:
Good news folks!

I'm happy to announce that the different resolutions for the graphics are now finished.. so there won't be much waiting until our dear square and wide res devices can run the game!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
Well, speak for yourself, the rest of the hard work is mine xD

But ok, I'll do it as soon as I get a little free time :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] fasjoifas:
Still waiting WQVGA version D=
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] 999001:
Hey i downloaded it onto my laptop and i dont know what to do now..

I can bluetooth the setup.xml to my Samsung Omnia but then i cant install or anything what do i do please ?O_O

Or at least tell me what to do with the files please ><
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] robotphood:
Nice work!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tzwenno:
how can i download it? do i have to register on this site?

i see no download button or something else :(
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
I can clearly see you use windows, with the default option "Hide known extensions" enabled. Furthermore, you have WinRar installed. (I can has win? :P)

I'll explain:

The file you downloaded is a .cab. It's an archive of sorts, only it's not meant to be extracted by you, although it does open in winrar. You have to transfer that file to your phone and then open it in file explorer.

Please note the game doesn't work on Samsung Omnia yet, because of the resolution. Don't panic, though, because it will work sometime soon. :)

It's "request download ticket" on the top of the page. Then it will change to "download" and you click it again.

Sorry for the lack of news, I've been busy like hell. The worst will be over in a week or so, I'll try to continue working on Touch The Music then.

We already have (fake) multitouch working and the resources for the other resolutions. It's a matter of adapting the program to handle the different resolutions and making more cabs now ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ElCapoNo1:
If you want to se a little bug please klick the red marked buttons at self time: (Klick the 2 button when you must klick one of them)

___________/\

___________|

_________<- ->

___________|

___________v

Hope you mean what i want to tell you ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
Spoil us the fun and tell what happens?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] robbiedobbie:
It doesn't work on a asus A636N with windows mobile 6 update. i gives a few errors and no sound. also the picture turns wen I hit a note
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
What's happening is the game failing to load resources, that could happen if you renamed the images and sounds, or if you don't have enough memory for the game, or your DirectDraw implementation is flaky like Diamond's (but more). Either way, I can't do anything about it right now :S

Reboot and try it, tell me if it works.

If not, keep trying (without rebooting) sometimes and tell me if it works. Disabling Manilla or other heavy software might help.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] robbiedobbie:
He doesn't give errors anymore but when i hit a note then de background image goes (green) from | to \ and with blue | to /.

Sorry for my bad english, I'm dutch.

PS: i don't think he has directdraw because he is already 3 years old. and it's not an htc
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] SiLaZ:
How can I add more songs?

Good job, Keep up ^^
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
I doubt that's the case, but there's nothing more I can do, I think :S

I'll ask you to please wait as we will work on it soon.

Not for the upcoming release, but maybe on the following one.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] oranges311:
hey im on the htc touch pro with a stock rom and is there a way to end the game without finishing the song? even if i press the home button the screen just starts twitchin out and flashin between the game and my home screen
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] robbiedobbie:
Touch the end call button
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] -Tk-:
It doesn't work for me either on a Touch Diamond 2, pressing the end call button just makes the screen flash and you have to take the battery out in order to get the phone back to normal.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] guoguo89757:
:)it works on my omnia wqvga,thank you man~

can you tell me how to add music?i like it very much
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] JohnQ:
what about the wvga version?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
Still in the works, along with my university exams, projects and tests.

Don't worry, I didn't forget :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
Hello everyone,

I'm taking the day to work non-stop on the next small version of Touch The Music. I have all the images for the different resolution devices (Floxzie finished everything on his part) and now it's a matter of coding where the program will display them based on its resolution.

Should be an easy (albeit boring) process, but I'll need your patience and help afterward, because it's something I can't test myself and I'm likely to make errors on the images positions and sizes.

As I said, the next version will also have a test version of a multitouch system.

I apologize for the lack of updates but college has really gotten the best of me and I'll do my best to make it up for you guys :)

I won't give you a release date for fear of disappointment, but I'm as motivated as I can be and I can't wait to hurry this up so I can play with the upcoming features :)

Also, a note to people who are posting versions of the game on other sites, please please please (I can't stress this enough) make sure every reader understands it's nothing more than a development version and not a release.

I predict this will be our final version with the current menu setup, so give your support to Floxzie so he has the courage to redo the menus again =X