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[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] lordhardware:
Most def, 'Be One' by Killswitch Engage

I thought i'd give this one as it shows all difficulties.

In any case a propriatry format would work just as well, i just think changing the engine to support things like this would provide alot more room for new features and improvements.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
Excited for the new release. One question though, will we have a menu that scans the tracks folder and lists all the available songs?

I think we could just add a line to the track1.txt files with like #Song-Name="Title" or whatever, but I'm interested to hear your plans.

Keep up the good work!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] lordhardware:
Hey, i just completed a theme for the game (i'll PM it to you)

also, a few bugs: the casheing seems off, this may be due to the new screens for every item... if you changed to multiple meta-items each with their own set of images this might speed things up. (it would also give themers an opportunity to move around elements like the score area).

I also get an error (upload to microsoft error) every time I start the game, it will still let me play, but it comes up every time.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] thesecondsfade:
You have said that landscape is not something you'd consider for future versions... the only thing is, you could open it up to 4 buttons if you did. Also, for someone with a slide-out keyboard (ie: Fuze, TP2, Kaiser), they could use the keyboard for gameplay.

With 4 buttons, it's be easy to implement using 1's, 2's, 3's, and 4's in the txt config files rather than L, R, etc.

#Example:

1 1000

3 +100

34 +100 (buttons 3 and 4)

24 +100 (buttons 2 and 4)

1 +100

Great concept and execution thus far. Is there any way to remap hardware keyboard keys to use keys other than the left, up , and down arrows? They're too close together to make it feasible to use that way.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
The problem is the screen is too small when in landscape mode. The difficulty would escalate because of that, and the notes would get all next to one another!

As far as the keyboard users are concerned, I'll think about that when the basic features are done, I promise.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] avivsworld:
Well, then you could always use a bar instead of a circle, or something, so the screen wouldn't get too crowded.

E: Also, I installed this on my HD2 and for some reason multitouch isn't functioning. Odd.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
What is odd is the fact that you didn't read the first post :P

Multitouch does not work on the HD2 yet, because it's a hacked multitouch ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] crazemaster123:
hey!!! WAZZZZZZZUP!

Hey will there be those type of press and hold notes ?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Phenomenon:
Are the graphics of the game going to be upgraded? I hate to say it, but the graphics were so plain in the first one. I know you're trying to create a Tap Tap clone for the Windows Mobile, but the graphics are a big part too. I remember those levels in the game that had those animated kind of trippy backgrounds throughout the whole song. It was awesome. Also, get rid of those type of digital watch numbers/letters you have. Make it interesting. It's great work just wanted to toss my 2 cents in there.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] crazemaster123:
hey!

Get Rid of the vibration too it just vibrates through the game its irritating...!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
Not for now! There are so many basic features we need before that :(

First of all, let me say I'm not trying to create a Tap Tap clone. In fact, that's impossible for me. I haven't programmed for iPhone, but trust me, WM is hell. No quick PNG/real transparency support, animations have to be buffered, cheated... Don't expect beautiful iPhone graphics: this game runs on my Elfin and that's it.

With that in mind, yes, the graphics are being upgraded as we speak, but you have to be patient. Be aware you can contribute too.

There'll be an option to change that, yes :)

Also, I'm sorry to tell you that's not a good sign! (You're missing a lot of notes)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
Out of curiosity, what is TTM programmed in?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
C++ in Visual Studio.

As an insightful note, it uses my private framework, being developed in parallel with my current projects, called Utopia Framework. That's the .dll you see in the game dir and it's used to simplify a lot of the drawing, music, and event management code :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
Nice. Yes, I've noticed there is a utter lack of any decent engines for WM. And instead of making one, Microsoft just decides to discontinue WM? Really?

/my2cents

Anyway, TTM runs pretty smooth on most of my devices, looking forward to see whats coming up ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] crazemaster123:
hey!

in the next version will there be a track maker ?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
Probably not, it was my girlfriend doing that and we're busy with college! But the next release will be a major one, and it will take some time :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
A girlfriend who can program? Lucky :P

Yes, I understand how much school slows down development, best of luck man!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] lordhardware:
Got that theme to you.

did you check out the midi?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
Thanks, I already replied to the pm :)

I won't be able to check the midi until after the next release, probably. But I will, eventually.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] TWiG420:
:(

*is cursed with a square screen & WM5*
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
Wow, double curse.

You're in dire need of an upgrade :P
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] TWiG420:
yeah, though I don't mind the trade of screen space for a hardware keyboard, though a slide out BIGGER one would be even nicer. :D

And being a iPaq 6945 .. no ROMs for me to flash to a better OS. :(

Nice work on this though, it looks cool, and being able to add own songs is killer!! being a RockBand drumming addict, it looked right up my alley. Back to drumming on my legs when I'm bored. hahaha
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] crazemaster123:
hey !!!!!

hey how's your next version going ???? And for those who are waiting for tracks to be developed by me ..... Okay currently i've just ended my mid- year examinations and im now Free so i'll be creating tracks for all Touch The Music Fans !!!! STAY TUNE and PEace out !!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
I've already ported the code to the new framework, now I have to rewrite some parts of it, fix a bug and I'll proceed with the new features :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] crazemaster123:
It's coming !!!

HAHAHA finally to hear some good news from you !!! so i guess you are half way to the goal ?:)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jason07:
Hey, dunno if this has been mentioned (it's late, i'm tired and I don't wana read 75 pages lol), but I noticed the HD2 multitouch isn't supported because it has to be hacked (or something...). During my random surfing I came across scilor's page, which has some decent apps, but from memory he has some tools for developers to get multitouch happening on HD2. Don't know anything about programming so this might be a pointless bit of info, but just thought I'd share... any chance this could get us some multitouch action? :o
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
Not really, it's just the start of a long journey.

I have said something about that on the very first post. Anyway, not planned for now.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Juandelahoz:
Working in HTC IMAGIO

Hi! Thanks for this great idea! I know this will be an amazing game! I just want to say that version 0.31 is working great in my IMAGIO, multitouch works very good! Im going to prove with some other songs to see how app goes! Thanks again and Hopefully we will have goods news soon!:)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
No good news, just bad ones, I lost track of the graphics guy, he doesn't show up for a month or so now!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] crazemaster123:
hey !

Guys ! as i said i would be making tracks but i would need some ppl who are willing to work with me as a team in terms of helping me to edit of sound notes anyone that is willing to do so please visit my thread and leave a reply ! http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=6355948#post6355948
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] lilchicano:
cant wait till the new version comes out because from what it seems its gonna be alot better.

btw have you had the chance to play rockband mobile, if you have did you notice that they have a repeating moving background and yet the note speed is good. do you know what they did to achieve this and do you think it would be something that will be implemented later on to other versions?

anyways keep up the good work :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
I haven't played it, but the moving background sure is an idea that's being debated for future releases :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] diantonio:
tahts a really nice game ! too bad it has only 1 song :(((
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
(The graphics guy came back :D)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] lilchicano:
Sweet! i know it will take awhile but when would you think you will finish your newest version.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
I am hoping for an August release but don't quote me on that :S I really don't know as I tend to have a somewhat unpredictable schedule, even on vacation.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] lilchicano:
dam thats a long way:(

but hey something is better than nothing right? and this something is gonna be a good one:p
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
I have a lot of work to do!

I have reprogrammed TTM from the ground up to make it compatible with my newest framework, I still need to iron out some new bugs from that change.

Then I'll need to check whether I can synchronize the music with the notes without magical experimental values (yeah).

And only then come the new features (which will be very good).

For that reason, I'm even skipping a release number or two! It's really a major change, hopefully!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] lilchicano:
yeah im not trying to say nothing bad about that, i know we all got other stuff to do and from what i read awhile back, your in college so you still gotta keep up with your grades and stuff, but dont worry i completly understand of what your doing its better to have alot of things worked out than to give us something still filled with missing pieces that would want us to crave more.

just take your time and just know that we are still gonna be here backing you up :)

...maybe i should finish that track ive been lazy to finish this whole time to pass by the time :p

btw just as a tip dont try to tell us much of the new features and changes so when it comes time to release it, it would be such a great supprise for us. but hey thats just my opinion
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
I was merely explaining why the delay :)

I understand you may prefer the surprise, but sometimes it's tiring to always read "when will we have feature X?" ;)

Thanks for the support :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] shiven13:
multitouch problem

hi anyone know why multitouch dosnt work on my hd2 in this aplication?

rom version 2.13.531.1 Artemis 15.0 WWE

radio 2.07.51.22_2

ok i found. Multitouch does not work on the HD2 yet:/

anyone know when will be?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Harmz:
soz im new to this site...but i got sum prob. when i run TTM, it says the directory of where installed it then sum error about "green animation". i have a tmobile mda compact iv btw with htc sense rom manilla 2.5 rom version 3.0 and wm6.5

oh yh and i hav vga res so i got the vga one

hope it helps u figure out the prob :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
I don't think you have enough video memory to load the whole program in DirectDraw format. Devices that have more screen resolution need to match it with processing speed and video memory, and few do...

I'll look into it.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Mazahaka999:
Coz it's not real, multitouch in the game... just press in the middle of two circles instead of touching both of them.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] payamspot:
Great

Great Game. Very interesting. Thank you. :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ephestione:
old time occasional user of this app, I just played it now after months for the fun of it.

I remember the very first time I ever installed it and played with it (shortly after buying this hd2) I literally smiled of joy like a little child would do, kind of got me by surprise (I'm not guitar hero fan nor I've ever played anything like that)

BTW you should edit the title of the thread to match the latest version number and release date of the game, so subscribers know at a glance if there's news about the development :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
Ahah I want to make everyone smile of joy again with the new release, but as always I'm finding a lot of hurdles to overcome!

Not sure if we're keeping this thread for long, but I'll keep that advice in mind ;)

Thank you
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] driger_1:
plz need big help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

plz help i am despertly wand some help i have htc p3300 and this fac...!@#$%^&*()_...ing prog works but it doesnt getting in to the options and it cant touch 2 notes the same time plz if anyone can help me and fix something that will make my phone multytouch i pleaze pleaze do it.......

or ofcource i will take an other phone with windows inside

thnx :o
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
First please calm down, it wouldn't take much effort to realize that the options menu still doesn't work (it's not done).

The multitouch should work but some people have problems, I'm willing to debug it with anyone with those symptoms and some patience.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] crazemaster123:
hey it's been awhile !

Hello ! how are you it's been awhile since i last posted here how are your deevelopments ? new version coming out soon ??
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Buccio:
Hi everyone... i have a problem... after the install i tap on the icon of the game but it doesn't start... i get back on the home of sense... why?? how can i fix this problem? :(

ps: i have installed the neos driver and i have an htc touch pro.. i have tryed also the "fix" on first post but nothing...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
Hey everyone, today I bring bad news:

I decided I won't continue development of this game (as it stands).

It's no secret I was getting tired of the limitations of both Windows Mobile and my HTC Elfin. For that reason I bought myself an Orange Boston (here known as Optimus Boston).

I'm now taking my first steps in Android development and it's possible that Touch The Music might make an appearance sometime in the future. I considered making a final release with a tracklist but, honestly, I don't even have more tracks nor the patience to create them.

I am deeply sorry for those who kept supporting and waiting, but this came to a point I could not stand anymore. This phone has a stupidly low price and I had to take the chance.

However, I'm willing to share what I have learned in WM with someone who might have a use for this, such as to create their own version of this game. If there is anyone interested please let me know :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] BlackBurningIce:
Hello I saw this thread after seeing a picture of this game and looked really cool. And now i see your moving to android. Thats Great News for me because ive got a android. But anyway back to the point. i saw you said you didnt have the time and patience to make the songs for this game. Well i have got the time patience and ive got experience. I would like to chart for the android version of this game. (well if you are going thru with making it on android. im just assuming you will) I am a Tap Tap Revenge 3 charter and would like to help chart for this game aswell.

Just to give you a heads up on what you can expect...

I mainly chart Rock Metal And Techno Music.

And a Video of One of my charts on Featured on a Pro Game of Tap Tap Revenge Called Tap Tap Metallica Reloaded The song is called Black Fire by Dragonforce... LINK:lol i cant post links but ill tell you were to go... Go to youtube search up KrohnIndustry go to his channel and find the video saying TTMR - Black Fire 100% (FC 1/8) [Custom] Click and watch.

Thanks and i hope i can chart for your new game

P.S. im also pretty good at photoshop :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] xXrawrXx:
Hey!

I would love to get the source code for this project and continue it once I have gotten a firm grasp in developing :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] xXrawrXx:
hey

the messaging system is not working so me so I have not been able to reply how else could I contact you? I don't mind that you won't be able to assist me with the project I'm actually learning on my own :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
I've read your replies and replied back, no need to worry ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] TTRpwnage:
Hi guys, i know this is so longgg ago but may I know how to transfer the .cab file to my HTC HD7 phone ? I have no idea how to it ...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
Of course, sorry about that!

I'll update the first post with minimal instructions.

I'm glad it works for most of the people so far, thank you for all the suggestions!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bugsykoosh:
I like it...I like it a lot;)

Hope some exposure helps as well: http://www.fuzemobility.com/touch-the-music-test-cabs-released/
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jeremy89632:
Good and nice.

Tried it, a little lag.

3.12mb cab file!

This is what guitar hero used to reduce the size, they make the song 96 or 46 kb/s. So the file will be smaller.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Zepiii:
Keep up the good work !!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
Hey thank you!

Do you mind if we use that screenshot here? God I have to get myself a VGA device xD

Sorry to hear that, what device are you trying it on?

EDIT: an Elfin, I saw it ;)

My works out OK on Elfin, has a bit of lag sometimes but nothing very noticeable.

You're right about the size, I have no idea what to do as I'd really like to maintain a good music quality. Maybe we'll just ship with one or two musics default and then link to a community/developer-based archive of levels.

Of course I'll make it possible to install on the memory card as well.

Thank you very much :)

People, how is the music/notes timing for you all?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bugsykoosh:
of course you can use the screen shot;) And chances are if you stay with HTC you're going WVGA as your next phone since the next lineup of phones is very WVGA heavy: http://www.fuzemobility.com/htc-device-specs-leaked-out/
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
Thanks ;)

Yeah I'm not planning on buying a new phone anytime soon... I just spent all my savings on a PS3 :P

Shoddy's been pressuring me to buy a g-sensor phone though, ahah.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IndeedJimmy:
:D

Ran perfectly for me. Was it supposed to shut the program down at the end? After the song finished it shut the program down. I didn't get to really look at my score. Are you going to integrate a system of variety with scoring? Such as Missed, Okay, Good, and Perfect? I like the music high quality. Maybe make two versions for users who prefer a smaller file of a more packed down music files.

But as a first beta it ran smoothly for me and it was fun. :D It's a shame HTC Fuze isn't multi-touch. :(

My only complaint was I couldn't exit out of the program I had to wait till the song finished playing. My screen kept flickering trying to close out.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
There's no point in checking the score now, it's just the number of notes hit! The scoring method isn't defined yet ;)

Don't worry, we have a few tricks up our sleeves :P

That's a known issue with DirectDraw that I'm still trying to fix. In the meantime, be sure to run the program from any window that doesn't get updated when a new message is received. E.g.: the last tab of manilla if the messaging tab button is hidden.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Alexander-HTC:
You are great. I hope you will continue the developing. My advice is to avoid using long gradients. It is just don’t seems right because of 64k display. Also, do you think about implementing the fake multitouch. It would be great for advance levels. For icon, you need to have dimensions: 64, 44, 32, 24, 16.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
Thank you for all the suggestions :) I'm sure Shoddy will keep that in mind.

About the fake multitouch, we'll have to test some ideas, but it seems possible!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Th3rmal:
I think you could try something like this: Say you had to press the second and third fret together, you could make the coordinate of a successful touch roughly in the middle of the two frets, so when you click the two frets together, ti would register in that area. One of the problems with that would be that youd just be able to touch in the middle and itd have the same effect.

Im not sure how the game works (I only just discovered this thread) but im guessing this way could be a possible option :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Kraize:
Hmm. It could be complicated, but you could make it so as though you would touch the outer frets, it would successfully touch the middle of the, and then you could tell your program that a successful touch means that both the outer frets scored, thus making it true multitouch. I don't know how hard in reality that would be.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arlanthir:
You guys sure are complicated ahah.

Those who have manilla (I'm betting everyone), go to the programs tab and touch the bottom and top of the screen at the same time. Let the bottom finger tap a little faster than the top one.

See what happens? It gets registered as a (huge) drag. It's that simple in theory :) So fake multitouch won't work for close things (because it can really be a drag), but for our frets I think it will work just fine.

But don't quote me on that, I haven't tested it, just had the idea.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] omgwiiso:
ok tried it yesterday . going to giv a few comments

the programming is great

playable and not lag

suggestions:

add combo meter

add rock meter like guitar hero

custom songs.

easy hard mode...

great job ppl. keep it up. :) it is a great game
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jisana:
Oh man... thats a great game... Thanks ^^ I will wait the version for the WQVGA devices ^^

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] psychomaniac189:
this looks like a great app. im used to things only in beta so i know it takes awhile for it be complete. itll get done when its done :) keep up the good work this will be a great app
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Shoddy_me:
Thanks for all the replies, it really helps. I hope you all enjoy the game. ;)

Also, I've got a little request to someone who is willing to do it. We need someone to make a little video. No need to talk if you don't want to, maybe just record while playing the game. :)

We'd appreciate it very much! Thank you.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] TP-Power:
Hi guys,

At this moment I have a HTC Touch HD, so this game doesn't work quit as expected. I just made some new background images for the game (including animations), but I don't know if it's quit legal or not :). (copyright and stuff).

I would need a tester with a HTC Diamond for this one. Would it also be possible to make a printscreen of it? (using the program: MyMobile -> www.mtux.com for instance :) )

What you basically need to do is put the images from the ZIP file, that I attached, in the program files path of the game. (Program Files\TouchTheMusic\graphics\).

Please mail me for the password.

Reason why i'm doing this:

1) I've got nothing else to do on this booring monday

2) Just wanna see some better GFX on every WM game ^