Summer 2015: Back To School, HTML5, Beta News...OH MY!

Hey pals!

I'm so sorry for not making a post due to work and as well family outings this summer. We are having a great time this summer and we hope you are having a safe and enjoyable one as well.

Back to School!

It's that time again that school is around the corner that is about to begin or already has now in the states.

I really dislike when the summer time goes so fast and the winter season goes so terribly slow.
Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy the seasons and winter as well but I love the summer time. I know most of you do too. ^^' (Am I right?)

Well, school session has now began and we hope you all do your best and perform well during this new school session. Study hard, get good grades and when you have free time you can visit us to wind down. ;)

Be safe and enjoy your time during this school year! :)

HTML 5: Simulations Future..??

By now you are getting annoyed of the reference of 'HTML 5' and 'Adobe Flash' in these postings.  It's a BIG DEAL when the site you've created back in December 1, 2000 may be ending support on browsers...(or all together).

As in the news recently last month, major social media outlets like Facebook, Google, Twitch, just to name a few want Adobe Flash to be discontinued.  Reason behind it is due to the security vulnerabilities can cause your computer to be compromised by an attacker.

Read Here:

- http://www.theverge.com/2015/7/8/8911077/adobe-flash-hacking-team-vulnerability

- http://www.theverge.com/2015/7/13/8948459/adobe-flash-insecure-says-facebook-cso

- http://www.theverge.com/2015/6/5/8733865/google-chrome-update-pauses-flash-animations

- http://www.theverge.com/2015/7/14/8957177/mozilla-blocks-flash-as-facebook-security-chief-calls-for-its-death

- http://www.theverge.com/2015/7/23/9019973/twitch-dropping-flash-controls-for-html5

The less and less support for Adobe Flash on devices and web browsers, will not only be able to view Flash content but also not able to play the simulations.

Since the debut of Soarin 'The First Of It's Kind On The Web Experience' has made a way to reach more users of mobile smartphone/tablet/mobile devices than ever before.  This is also a stepping stone for the team to learn the new coding of HTML 5.

This is a concern for the team for the future of Adobe Flash usage and support, we are embracing new ways to help bring a better experience to all.

Beta News Update: #TMNewSim 

What could this be??!  The first 'teaser' of our newest upcoming simulation.  Details has not been released as of yet.  

New updated requirements for all new and returning users of our 'beta testers' group.  Mandatory rules must be followed or you'll will not be accepted in the group.  This is for serious testers who want to test out the latest projects and help us out with the bug reports from in-game experiences. 

We are looking also for those who have a smartphone/tablet/mobile devices.  If you have a gaming platform like: XBOX 360/ XBOX One, PS4, PSP, and Wii , we are looking for you too!

Beta Testing will be starting up soon! For those who have sent an request before and didn't make it in, re-send your request today!  

Send your request at: sdt@themagical.nl 

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Themagical Behind the Scenes: Themagical Projects to date!
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Unknown: (Internal Build: 2015.09.02/001) This build has been shown a 'teaser'
in this blog post. New features are being coded and information of this new simulation has not been announced as of yet!  
**Note: Due to high request, this build may or may not be release due to the progress of how the simulation was just 'teased'. 

Millionaire Play It: Trivia Version 2 (Beta Version: 041411/001.v2_triv) This simulation hasn't been updated since its public release due to the popular request of the "Steel Force Simulation" due date release and bug fixes. This will be updated and tied in with the current simulation of 'Millionaire Play It' as bug fixes with that simulation will bring the string code from version 1.0.8 to 2.0. To read the post of this announcement, click here! Video Preview, click here!
**Note: Due to high request, this build may or may not be release due to the progress of how the simulation is still unstable.

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First Day Of School...Summer Vacation Over!

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Hey Friends!

Today, for the first of many is 'first day of school' in my area.  Some in the United States already went back to school.

Just like "Phineas" saying to "Ferb", summer vacation is finally over.

Themagical Staff wishes all of those returning back to school or starting your very first day of school, have a great 2013-2014 school year!

Until then,

Reighard 

Back To School: Summer is almost over

Hey Friends!

It's that time again where schools are getting back into session (or already have in several states in the United States). 

We hope your summer went well and enjoying the hot summer days too!

As the summer season is coming to a close, fall is just around the corner.  Officially right after Labor Day (September 2) is the sign where schools start the new school year.

We hope you have a great school year and getting ready for the fall season too!

Until Then,

Reighard

Fall is approaching soon!

Hey There Friends!

I hope you are enjoying the remainder of your summer vacation break!   I think a few of our readers have already gone back to school already since in the United States is different times when students return back to school.

There is still time to enjoy the summer activities at some local amusement parks since they still operate in the fall/winter times.  

We hope you had a great time this summer as the team is 'preparing' for a beta launch *coming this fall with Soarin.   

Again, this is only *'forward-looking statements', which is prescribed as statements of upcoming projects, that may or may not come to past due to lack of free time, software glitches/bugs/crashes, data losses, delayed launch, etc...

We are looking forward on releasing more details on when we'll be doing 'beta' on Soarin as we get closer to finishing up coding cleaning up /performance tweaks.

Enjoy the rest of your summer! We'll talk more about Soarin this fall!

Until then, 

Reighard

Fall is now HERE!

Hey Everybody!

Fall is "OFFICIALLY" here! The summer season has now came to a close as leaves are now changing colors, weather getting cooler outside, and fall produce are now ready for harvesting.

Do you like the fall time? Is there any of your favorite things you like to do during the fall? What about your favorite fall meals you like to enjoy?

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::Simulation Updates::

SOARIN:

As you already know of the progress of the newest FIRST-OF-ITS-Kind HTML5 simulation "Soarin" from the recent postings on our Facebook page from team member Josh:

Quote: "Soarin' update! For the past two months I've been trying to resolve a roadblock I hit in my code related to getting people to sit down in their seats. After a lot of thought and adjustment, I think I have finally resolved the issue. Hopefully this means I can finally start moving forward again!" - Josh (August 19, 2012)

Though no new information about the simulation has arise since then. We've been getting emails about the possible 'beta testing' of this simulation, even though we aren't taking any requests at this time for it. 

We'll keep you posted on details on that once we feel its 'beta-ready' to be tested.

Epcot's TEST TRACK: 

We've been in stand-by mode (Blue Sky Phase Development) since the announcement of 'Soarin' simulation development in favor of releasing a faster simulation creation with the new format of HTML5.  

We've haven't abandon this simulation nor its progress of this simulation at all. We feel 'Soarin' simulation will
help us stand out from the rest as being the first simulation to be able to play on your portable devices like Android, iOS devices, Gaming Consoles, etc...

Though this new format is a learning curve due to its being a new interactive element that is now being the 'NEW' web standard for interactivity with it not using Adobe's Flash.

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::Community Feedback::

We've been recently getting feedback from our community members/readers with our progress on our simulation development.

Here's our responses to them:

Q.) Why has it been taking so LONG for creating an simulation??

A.) Simulation creations usually take about 1 year or 1 1/2 years to develop in general. We do this creation process on our 'free' time in our daily schedules. Based on this, it can slow down or even halt on developments due to work, family, emergencies, etc.... 

Q.) If it takes so long, hired more people to your team. Can I join the team??

A.) Currently, Josh, Martijn and myself is the entire development team. We don't get paid for our creations nor our time on these developments. Programming in Adobe Flash and/or in HTML5 takes time and as well skill to do these games. We look for people who have STRONG knowledge of these programs so that we can make this development process fast but still have the quality of detail in each simulation we create. We aren't currently looking to add to our team at this time.

Q.) Don't you guys get paid for these simulations or a company that can endorsed you guys?

 A.) We don't make money from these simulations or get paid to create these simulations. Due to the copyrights on these simulations, it will be against the copyright holders terms of use agreements to make any money from these simulations.  We know Disney is watching our site and we have good terms with them based of our simulations creations. We won't be allowed to be sponsored by an company to create simulations because how sensitive the material we create is copyrighted names, likeness, audio, logos, etc...

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::Closing Thoughts::

 Thank you again for reading this post! We are sad that summer came by so fast again another season but there's always next season!

Have a great fall season!

- Reighard

Summer Ending...Back To School!

Hey all!

I trust you had a great summer this year and as well having fun with your family and friends.

I really dislike when the summer time goes so fast and the winter season goes so terribly slow.
Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy the seasons and winter as well but I love the summer time. I know most of you do too. ^^' (Am I right?)

The fall leaves blooming, the Autumn air of the cool crispness, and enjoying fall treats like pumpkin pie, candy and hot apple cider! This is the best time to enjoy the fall season at its fullest. (BRING ON THE CANDY!! heheh lol) :D

Well, school session has now began and we hope you all do your best and perform well during this new school session. Study hard, get good grades and when you have free time you can visit us to wind down. ;)

Be safe and enjoy your time during this 2012-2013 school year! :)



- Themagical Staff

Summer Over: Back to School

Hey all!

I trust you had a great summer 'staycation' (instead of vacation due to the ressions economy) this year and as well having fun with our current simulations.

I really dislike when the summer time goes so fast and the winter season goes so terribly slow.
Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy the seasons and winter as well but I love the summer time. I know most of you do too. ^^' (Am I right?)

The fall leaves blooming, the Autumn air of the cool crispness, and enjoying fall treats like pumpkin pie, candy and hot apple cider! This is the best time to enjoy the fall season at its fullest. (BRING ON THE CANDY!! heheh lol) :D


Well, school session has now began and we hope you all do your best and perform well during this new school session. Study hard, get good grades and when you have free time you can visit us to wind down. ;)

Be safe and enjoy your time during this school year! :)



Reighard

Summer almost over?! :(

Hello everybody!

I trust you are having a great summer vacation break this year! Boy, let me tell you its been the hottest summer I had here in the longest time! I can recall the hottest summer where I live was back in 99!

This summer made HUGE hot weather records and as well been several times bad thunder storms too! I know I was able to spend time in the sun with my family and doing some summer trips.

Surprisingly, summer is almost coming to a closed. Back to school sessions at retail shops are in FULL gear and already seeing some school districts are about to start their sessions as well. Usually about the second last week of this month, colleges and schools will be in session where most of the children/young adults head back from summer break.

I've been seeing more 'Back to School' ads in Newspapers, Online Ads, and TV ads. I can feel for those who don't like school are already moaning of not returning back. LOL!

Anywho, we at Themagical trust you are having a great summer and thank you for your support by enjoying our simulations this summer!

We'll be keeping you up to date on the 'Steel Force Simulation' project as well to new upcoming simulations: Test Track, Soarin, and Millionaire Play It: Version 2 .

Until then,


Reighard