Preserved Topic: Your thoughts on the Asylum 5K Challenge? (Page 1 of 1)

Well, as one can see, speculation of an Asylum 5K Challenge is being considered...you up to moderating, Rameses Niblik the Third? If so, let's get this thing set up...see this thread http://www.ozoneasylum.com/Forum1/HTML/004555.html for how things got started....



[This message has been edited by WebShaman (edited 05-30-2002).]

I'd like to give it a shot. Not very good at dHTML or anything but I think I can come up with something under 5k


Later,
C:\


~Binary is best~

Now that is the spirit...and the way to learn new things...I know I'm looking forward to participating...and learning...

WS: I like the idea. Are we going to keep this as a rolling challenge - I like the idea of keeping it uncompetitive like the RP. Fancy preparing an area in the FAQ (Asylum Traditions) where we can put the ideas, etc.?

___________________
Emps

FAQs: Emperor

That's what I would like to see, as well, Emps...however, maybe Rameses Niblik the Third should decide that...he moderates here...as for the FAQ...if we get this thing off the ground...sure, I'm up for it...

Ok, I've got it started in the Wiki...here http://faq.ozoneasylum.com/FaqWiki/shownode.php?sortby=rating&id=495



[This message has been edited by WebShaman (edited 05-30-2002).]

WS: Thats cool - I've found that if you start a FAQ then people tend to fill in the blanks as the mood takes them.

___________________
Emps

FAQs: Emperor

Yeah, I'd really like to get both Ini and Doc on this...they both love this stuff...I think Ini actually is sourcecode...

They both have 'experience' on this (as they are both in that competition...let's wish them luck!!!) and i thought that they might want to 'share' their knowledge with the rest of us...and maybe pass some on...and also, they have a much better idea of what goes (rule-wise) and what may be a problem...such as SSI stuff....

BTW - really love the Wiki...that's really turning into something great...glad I could be a (rather small) part of it...

WS: Yes some tips on optimising code would be a great addition and as things progress we should be able to produce a range of tips and tricks and by the time next years competition comes around it'll be brimful of inmates.

Who is in this year? InI, Doc and mahjqa? Anyone else?

By the way if you see anything that might go in the FAQ don't be shy about putting it in and if it needs a little tweaking or more things adding then someone will come along later (which is the beauty of the thing) - as I found when I posted incorrect info on the Asylum nackground colour

___________________
Emps

FAQs: Emperor

Yup, will do...hehe....nackground colour...almost German, Emps...silly fingers....

yeah i will give it a shot

Ooh yah, I'm in, I already have another idea I want to play with, something with transparent vertical "scanlines" in nice pastel colors, I guess I'd have to show you, it's hard to describe.

In terms of moderation, it occurs to me that this forum could certainly use an additional moderator, certainly we must have several people around who understand "Stupid Basic HTML" well enough to help out here? If you feel that your skills are being under-utilized, let me know in this thread. (A deep-seated psychosis is optional, but I guess it couldn't hurt. ;-)

Woo-hoo! I'll spend some time laying out some rules and guidlines as I understand them later on tonight. I'll also spend some time going over some useful tricks for keeping things small and tiny, this is going to be fun!

Your pal, -doc-

Well Doc, if you think I could be useful, I'm willing to do my best...I can do HTML stuff...and I'm really getting psyched on this 5K thing...so if you will, consider me as a possibility...(as moderator)

[This message has been edited by WebShaman (edited 05-30-2002).]

I'll try my best, I've never participated in anything like this before.

Quick question, can we import style sheets?

-Jestah
Cell 277

quote:

---

In terms of moderation, it occurs to me that this forum could certainly use an additional moderator, certainly we must have several people around who understand "Stupid Basic HTML" well enough to help out here? If you feel that your skills are being under-utilized, let me know in this thread. (A deep-seated psychosis is optional, but I guess it couldn't hurt. ;-)

---

Well I am the only one that is really responsible for "under-utilizing" my skills. I do know quite a bit about "Stupid Basic HTML" and would love to help out.

Deep-seated psychosis? Well I do think I need to wonder off to the shock therapy for a little while

I'm gathering some ideas for a cool 5ker

Later,
C:\


~Binary is best~

The poster has demanded we remove all his contributions, less he takes legal action.
We have done so.
Now Tyberius Prime expects him to start complaining that we removed his 'free speech' since this message will replace all of his posts, past and future.
Don't follow his example - seek real life help first.

Ok, we've got 6 (7 counting Ini..you in, Ini? How about you, Emps? That would make 8) now...

WebShaman (me)
CPrompt
Doc
Tomeaglescz
Jestah
Veneficuz

I think that's more than enough to get this going...so we should decide on some rules here...

SSI (server side includes) - yes or no?

Are there any limits at all, other than 5K? I would suggest that either

a) no other limits (allows for better creativity)
B) or those with 'experience' give a couple of tips here about what works, and what is problematic...

If we do decide to go with SSI, then maybe it would also be nice if one could 'post' the SSI code, so that one could see it...this makes for a great learning tool for others observing the challenge...and would bring SSI 'strangers' a bit closer to PHP, Perl and other CGI goodies...

I'm all for the 'monthly' timeframe...that's a good amount of time to play around with (IMHO)...

Yahoo...this is actually going to happen! Joy, joy....

[This message has been edited by WebShaman (edited 05-30-2002).]

[This message has been edited by WebShaman (edited 05-30-2002).]

The poster has demanded we remove all his contributions, less he takes legal action.
We have done so.
Now Tyberius Prime expects him to start complaining that we removed his 'free speech' since this message will replace all of his posts, past and future.
Don't follow his example - seek real life help first.

If theres still is places vacant I would like to join in on this, it sounds like fun.

Haven't a chance against Doc and InI, but hopefully I'll learn something



_________________________
Anyone who has lost track of time when using a computer knows the propensity to dream, the urge to make dreams come true and the tendency to miss lunch.
- copied from the wall of cell 408 -

But of course Veneficuz...nobody will be left out...unless they wish to be...I think this will be more like the monthly PS thing as an actual competition...a 'Challenge' so to speak...can you do it under 5K? Of course you can, let's see it!

Well, that's one 'no' for server side includes...

Any others? Yes or no?

Personally, I am against SSIs as well...it's hard to see...and this thing could really help a lot of people learn...esp. if it is 5K...small and tight...weeehaaawww...

So, two 'nos' so far...anyone else?

As for the 64K...hmmm...maybe we should first start with 5K, and see what happens...we can always expand from there...

[This message has been edited by WebShaman (edited 05-30-2002).]

WS: Certainly count me in - it'll be an interesting challenge (I can't guarantee I'll be inspired enough to enter every month but I'm looking forward to it).

On the moderation front I think both WS and CPrompt are great candidates - can we have them both please???

___________________
Emps

FAQs: Emperor

is it to late?

Too late for what (unless India and Pakistan have started the process of nuking us all back to the Stone Age and if so then the answer may be yes)? I think WS was just asking for a show of hands so that we know it is worthwhile putting the effort in. It looks like it is so on with the show - anyone can jump in whenever they like.

___________________
Emps

FAQs: Emperor

Yes I'm against use of SSI as well.

This might sound like a dumb question, I have some reading to do on the matter, but are images allowed?

-Jestah
Cell 277

[This message has been edited by Jestah (edited 05-30-2002).]

Jestah: Of course. Have a look through the various entries and you'll see plenty of impressive entries - some pretty graphically intensive.

___________________
Emps

FAQs: Emperor

Sounds good then. Is the Doc going to create a seperate forum for this or are we going to compete right here? We have a new month coming up right? I suggest WS start the month off with a particular theme of whichever he chooses and we can all get our feet wet!

-Jestah
Cell 277

I think that may be cool Jestah. Tomorrow is the 31st so maybe if WS gets time he can come up with a theme tomorrow or the next day and we could start working.

By the way, I also think that SSI should not be included.

Later,
C:\


~Binary is best~

Jestah: My understanding is that it will become a tradition run in this forum. And that is a great idea - lets get that ball rolling!!!

___________________
Emps

FAQs: Emperor

Ok, it's off! I'll start a new thread called The Asylum 5K Challenge....as for themes...hmmm...now that could be interesting....I'll post the theme tomorrow...hehe...a little suspense is always good for the nerves...

Ok, I think the 'nos' have it when it comes to SSI...so no SSI this...er...for next month...

Oh, and we still haven't asked the mod here...uh...hope I'm not stepping on any toes...

BTW - Emps got it right...the 'counting' was just to see if enough interest existed to get this thing started....so we are offf! Anybody and everybody can join....come one, come all!

*Over the loudspeakers comes the announcement* 'Ladies and Gentlemen, get your computers started....'

woo hooo!!!!!
lezdoout

Later,
C:\


~Binary is best~

The poster has demanded we remove all his contributions, less he takes legal action.
We have done so.
Now Tyberius Prime expects him to start complaining that we removed his 'free speech' since this message will replace all of his posts, past and future.
Don't follow his example - seek real life help first.

Yup. I read'em...always...and noted down what you said...good advice, really. And yeah, welcome aboard...your participation is more than welcome...

I'm interested to give this a shot

* patiently awaiting this month's theme

RypTide

"Music is the vernacular of the human soul" ~ Geoffrey Latham

i didnt read through the rest, but you ask me about my thoughts:
why do you start 10 threads on one topic?

10??!!?? Oh...exaggeration...well, to get people over here to the HTML forum, and get started playing!!!

How 'bout you, grumble? You in?

Also, it was first discussed whether or not it would (could) be done, whether or not enough intrest existed...here. The idea actually started in the main forum under Inis post, and I didn't want to 'hi-jack' his thread...so I posted this here. The other post here is the beginning of the actual Challenge. Over in the Ozone forum, I then put a thread that lead to the Challenge, so that people coming to the 'main' forum would know that this is now happening...so 3 threads, total.

If that was too much, then I apologize...maybe I got a little too caried away...

[This message has been edited by WebShaman (edited 05-31-2002).]

no, me aint got time.
the semester is going to the end, ya know...

Ok, maybe next month? It would be interesting to see what you come up with...

WS: count me in.



'Me no here. Me go bye. Leave me message. Me reply.'

Wolfen's Sig Site

Believe me, you're counted in! Come one, come all! Rack them there brains!

But most of all, have fun!!!