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Off Topic / Indiana Jones and the epic phail?

« on: June 04, 2008, 09:16:41 PM »

I know that I'm behind a few weeks, and a topic has been made about this already, but it was positive. And believe me, this is not because I'm an Indy hater. Far from it. I loved the series.... until now that is.

Now obviously I'm not going to take my original trilogy box set and burn it, but I am going to give it a nasty review.

(note, I'm going to assume you've seen the movie, if not then do not read ahead unless you want it spoiled for you)

The story was horrible, the whole Aliens from another dimension was so off of what Indiana Jones should be that I almost felt like leaving. The beginning sequence with rock music? Whatcha hell. The atom bomb use a lead fridge idea great (if not way to out of proportion) but then he survives being thrown around in the thing? He;s not Iron Man you know (wink wink). And did you notice all the digital effects!? What happened to realism?! That's what I dearly loved about the Indy films, they used cold hard old fashioned physical effects. What did they use in this movie? The green screened it out the ass. They didn't even go to a rain forest!!! I watched the credits and saw that it was filmed on location in 4 American states... no other country.... just here in good ol' Cuba... Nebraska. However I must admit, Mutt being his son, and the whole hat at the end was funny, as well as other parts with a lot of good humor. The action and adventure were fine, the only beef I have is with the story, and as a true film guy as well as Indy fan, story is what I look for most. This film... didn't have one. Sure sure, the whole aliens great, but they didn't even follow it up with a damn awesome ending. All it had was basically: "stay in school" ... I SWEAR that's what it meant. "the treasure was knowledge" ... WHAT THE HELL?

So fine, it was a pretty decent flick, but as a fan of the series and as somewhat of a film critic, I am highly disappointed. It was almost like they didn't even try. So, I give this film a "meh" because there really is no more to say.

Meh.

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Help / Dedicated Router Port Forwarding

« on: May 23, 2008, 02:32:56 PM »

Here's my qestion: I am behind a router (mom and sis both have WiFi hook ups, and I behind the actual thing) I use this router for firewall purposes, blah blah blah.

Now here's the weird thing: I set up Port Forwarding like I always do, but something screwy happens when I tried to host a dedicated. This being the first time I've ever hosted dedicated after finding out how it was actually done, and I attempted to join it to load the Scott's Home bricks (the default chalk board, that has been changed to something new). Now it gives me one of two things, either it says there are two Scott's Home's and thus crashes my .exe, or its the real one and says "You have been banned from this server, Reason: (nothing)"

I'm going to go check out some of the things b\Badspot may have said about this, if has that is, if not then are there any suggestions? Do I need to open up a different port to host a dedicated and be in it at the same time, or am I just screwed behind a router. Many thanks,

~Scott

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Off Topic / Hanrooster - Have Movie makers finally done something right?

« on: May 03, 2008, 06:26:18 PM »

Holy crap. Just holy crap. This may be the summer boxoffice hit we've all be waiting for. It's something original.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=rZQQgvhn4jg

Hanrooster - Will Smith plays a homeless super hero that nobody likes, so when they find out they need him after he goes to jail, then he dawns a new suit rather than baggy clothes and becomes the hero: "Hanrooster"

So my question, have they finally got something right? Could this be one of those movies thats not a comic book, not a cartoon, and not a remake that is actually good. And after a movie like I Am Legend's alternative ending being better than the theatrical, has Will Smith got his mojo back?

You decide.

Hanrooster - Opens July 2nd.

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Gallery / The Eagle 1 - Intergalactic Starship

« on: March 26, 2008, 09:23:05 PM »

The Eagle 1 - Intergalactic Starship


This has been my current project for the last day or so, crew members wanted, apply within.

On the outside:

Wonder why she's named the eagle?







On the inside:

The Hangerbay/Engine room:


(those things are power terminals)

Up the Ladder:



(thats the captain)


(down the hall to:)


The Captains Chair:


(and up the stairs to:)

The roosterpit:


And so in conclusion to answer some unanswered questions:

Yes the rainbow thing is a holographic TV, yes the portrait is also holographic, yes that is a kitchen/living space and does in fact contain a SpaceFridge©, and yes, all the decals (except the ones already in-game) were made by myself.

Hope you like it, and rate if you wish.

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Gallery / The Millennium Falcon!

« on: March 15, 2008, 08:52:51 PM »

Today I took a venture to complete something I've wanted to do for a while now, it wans't until yesterday though the idea resurfaced in my head. So this morning I decided to make a slightly to scale model of the Millennium Falcon from Star Wars episodes IV-VI.

So tell me what you think, I know its not completely accurate and is a little sloppy but i have excuse- reasons why. 1) ts supposed to be Blocko! (yeah they'll buy that) and 2) its supposed to be a piece of junk ship anyway (oh Scott you are on a role)

So here's some pictures:


Outside shots:










The drop down door


Inside:


The famous cabinet room(with space chess included):


And the even more famous roosterpit:


And lastly, using trooper's (unfinished loading) deathegg, heres the shot from Return of the Jedi:



Hope you like it as much as I had fun making it!

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Help / Crash when starting game

« on: March 14, 2008, 04:37:01 PM »

Whenever I try to host a game, even on single player, it dies....  (see attached screen shot) anyone know why? I've recently reformatted and reinstalled the game... is it an addon perhaps? A decal? I'm really stuck here, cause I like to host servers but can't any more. Please help, much obliged.

~Scott

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Gallery / Scotts Home: Snow Day 2 (preview)

« on: February 10, 2008, 10:25:42 PM »

Yes, they officially announced it, our school will not be in session tomorrow. So prepare yourself for a fun day of death matches, snow related builds, and more. May we all meet again in the sequel, Snow Day 3: The search for Snow Day 2.

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Forum Games / Project 1-31-08 (yes its a Cloverfield rip-off of a title)

« on: January 31, 2008, 05:07:42 PM »

No, it is however not a Cloverfield spoof. (Sorry for those who were expecting it). What it is is this:

The Star Wars Movie, though is still in production and will be out by Spring at least (due to lack of modifications and lack of production help, get on it people) So in the meantime, I myself, am taking on a project with less need of 'special' things. Something anyone could do with Fraps. Though, unlike what someone could do with Fraps, it will have a plot and story line. Now, because this is a "hush-hush" project, I'm only looking for the best of the best. Submit your ideas and whatnot in this forum, and if I select you, I'll PM you all the info.

I'm sure a lot of people would like to help, and you can. I need as many things as I did in the Star Wars film, however, this time I'm not trying to fit any certain character, so all voices are welcome. And I also don't need any props, all the mods I would need are probably already released.

If it does come down to it and it turns out to actually be a Cloverfield spoof. I'm sorry for ruining the surprise, but I have a feeling we're not going in that direction.

Remember, all are welcome this time. Nothing special to apply, just apply. I hope you have good ideas(though I do have a few of my own), and it'll give me something to do until we start the Star Wars movie. Until then, see ya.

~Scott

Updates:

Well I've come up with a story line and have already signed up +Singapura+ as one of the voice actors, still a lot of roles to fill though. Anyway, the update is this, character concepts (these are rough draft, don't laugh):

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Gallery / Scott's Theater

« on: January 07, 2008, 08:53:29 PM »

Scott's Theater V.2 (Biiig changes.... right...)

Located scenically in the Slate, this big theater is complete with a stage, curtain, seats, V.I.P balconies, a red carpet, and more. Come and check it out. (Will most likely be used on Fridays for an open mic comedy night, so to sign up for that, contact me.)

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Gallery / Scotts Home - New Years Eve

« on: January 01, 2008, 01:02:45 PM »

Well these are just some screen shots of the party last night. It wasn't exactly over the top, but it was kinda nice to share it with some one other than my parents. (No offense, but 15 years is quite enough)

So heres what we did:


(Setting it up, I use a ton of confetti)

While waiting for the ball to drop me, and some friends shared a hit... lol


Scotts Underground Tavern (it was in that little room under the bedroom)






And finally, midnight! WOO! 2008!

(we had fun with fireworks)

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Gallery / Just a little script for a flash cartoon I may never make...

« on: December 27, 2007, 12:13:33 AM »

This is a W.I.P , just see if you like my sense of humor.

THE TWO GUY SHOW: ANIMATED (W.I.P)
CREATED BY SCOTT HOLLINGSWORTH
FIRST DRAFT - 12/26/07

EXT. CITY

SUPERDUDE, alleged super hero of our time, flys over the city while playing hist “triumphant” theme song. Suddenly, the man of a-lower-form-of-alloy-other-than-steal-due-to-copyright-issues hears a cry for help.

      DISTANCE SCREAM
   OH! OH! PLEASE! OH!

      SUPERDUDE
   Hark! Is that a cry for help? It sounds as though someone is    hurting that poor woman!

SUPERDUDE immediately zips through the cityscape crashing through a near-by window, where he heard the distiled cries for help.

INT. APPARTMENT

      WOMAN
   OH! OH! JOHN! YES! YES!!

      SUPERDUDE(Confused)
   Ma'am, are you hurt!?

      WOMAN
   *Screams* WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN HERE!?

We now see that SUPERDUDE has mistaken the cries for help to merely be cries of love making.

The music continues playing as an ANNOUNCER outros the show.

      ANNOUNCER
   Join us next time kids, for this exciting episode of Super dude!
   Next week Super dude vs. THE LAW!

INT. COURTROOM

      LAWYER
   Ms. McNaughton, can you please point to the man that did this?

      WOMAN
   It was him! (pointing to SUPERDUDE) That pervert!

      LAWYER
   I rest my case.

      SUPERDUDE
   But I!? ...

The scene pans back revealing that this was all happening on a busted old TV set.

INT. ROOM (DAY)

Two friends sit watching the set. One is extremely excited over the show, the other hardly amused.

      GUY 1 (No name as of now)
   Why do you watch this stuff!?

      GUY 2
   Because, I, love, ACTION!

      GUY 1
   Action!? You call that action!? Pssh. All that was, was a sleazy      dead beat child actor in tight tights trying to make a comeback       in a lame 70's serial spin-off!

      GUY 2
   Never insult Christopher Knight!

      GUY 1
   Peter Brady.

      GUY 2
   Stop it.

      GUY 1
   (teasing) Peter Brady!

      GUY 2
   Stop it!

      GUY 1
   (insulting) PETER BRADY!

      GUY 2
   (on the verge of tears) STOP IT!!!


They are interrupted by the TV's sudden blare of noise.

      ANNOUNCER 1
   We interrupt this argument to bring you this:

      ANNOUNCER 2 
   (Up Beat) Hey all you people out in TV land! Guess what!? Do YOU    think you have what it takes to play Super dude in the upcoming    motion picture: “SUPERDUDE: THE MOVIE” !!?

      CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT
   (off screen) Hey, what about me!?

      ANNOUNCER 2
   Peter Brady.

      CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT
   Ok, Ok, enough already. Jeeze!

      GUY 2
   OH JEEBUS, DO I!

      ANNOUNCER 2
   Then come on down to the great “BOLLYWOOD” no... not Hollywood,    we were on a budget cut...

      GUY 2
   We've got to get to BOLLYWOOD!

And so the two pack up their bags and head in their car, spoofing on the Indiana Jones shot with a red line being drawn on a map to show their progress.

EXT. CASTING AUDITIONS LINE UP (DAY)

Playing the famous song “Hollywood Dun dun dun dun dee dum dee, Hollywood” The two stand in the front of the line awaiting to be called.

      CASTING DIRECTOR
   Next!!!

      GUY 2
   This is it! This is my chance!

INT. CASTING ROOM (DAY)

      CASTING DIRECTOR
   So. What the hell makes you think you can play Super dude?

      
      GUY 2
   Well I'm really optimistic, and I love to sing, and ever since    I was a little boy, I've always wanted to be in a movie. “No”    Said Dad. “But Gorge, its his dream” Said Mom. “Dear, how many    times do I have to beat you for you to get it, no son of mine is    going to be a prostitute.”

      CASTING DIRECTOR
   Prostitute?

      GUY 2
   Prostitute, actor. Same thing right? You dress up, put on make-   up, sell yourself for money, and then blow someone to get    paid... Sounds the same to me.

      CASTING DIRECTOR
   (confused)Uh-huh. Well, um. Yes. Well don't call us, we'll call    you.

      GUY 2
   So I got the job!?

      CASTING DIRECTOR
   Right. (shoves him out the door)

INT. DINER (NIGHT)

      GUY 2
   I totally got the job. I just know it.

      GUY 1
   Now, don't get your hopes up... this is really stupid anyway.

      GUY 2
   You think every thing I do is stupid.

      GUY 1
   Remember the fireworks on the 4'th of July?

      GUY 2
   I do hope Mr. Hammond's cat heals up...

      GUY 1
   Exactly my point.

They continue to dine and discus GUY 2's acting career.



INT. MOTEL ROOM (DAY)

The phone rings. GUY 2 answers it.

      GUY 2
   Hello? (pause) Yes. This is Him. (pause) You mean I didn't get    the job? (pause) But, you still want me to come in? (pause) Oh    really?! Well thanks, sure, I can do that!

      GUY 1
   Who was that?

      GUY 2
   The Casting Director. She says I didn't make the cut.

      GUY 1
   Then why the hell are you smiling?

      GUY 2
   Cause I get the best job in the world!

      GUY 1
   And what would that be?

      GUY 2
   Well I'm the:

INT. MOVIE SET (DAY)

      ASSITANT DIRECTOR
   DOUGHNUT BOY!

      GUY 2
   Yessir!

      ASSITANT DIRECTOR
   Did you get the box that I specially ordered?

      GUY 2
   Yeah but who could possibly eat 3 pounds of doughnuts in one    day?

Suddenly music flares to light. A drum roll pierces the silence. A self introduction is spoken aloud.





      UNKNOWN VOICE (sounding : comic book guy : the Simpsons)
   Yes, it is I. The great and all seeing director. I have done    works of art in my time. The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship    of the Ring, The Two Towers, and Return of the King.
   You know me as: Jackson, Peter Jackson.

The crowd on set goes wild. GUY 2 immediately wets himself.

      PETER JACKSON
   Alright then, lets get this crapshooter over with shall we? I'm    only doing this part time while I work on my masterpiece film :    “Halo”.

      GUY 2
   OH, MY, GOD. PETER. JACKSON.

      PETER JACKSON
   Yes, you. Over there.

      GUY 2
   Me?

      PETER JACKSON
   Yes, you. Where in the hell are my doughnuts? A movie can't be     made without them. I didn't have them during King Kong, and we    all saw that now didn't we.

      GUY 2
   Oh, yes. Here sir. Eat. Eat your graciousness.

      PETER JACKSON (with a mouthful)
   Alright, now in this scene, Super dude you're motivation is this    hot young blond is trying to open a jar of pickles. Using your    super strength you open the and begin to make out with her    passionately. (shudders) Oh yes. Passionately.

The scene starts but GUY 2 continues to get in the way.

      PETER JACKSON
   Oh, CUT! CUT!!! Who is this on my set? DOUGHNUT BOY! YOU ARE    FIRED!

He is thrown out of the set and onto the street where he lands on his face. Bleeding.

EXT. OUTSIDE OF SET (DAY)

      GUY 2 (in pain)
   Oh well. Thats show business.
      CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT
   Tell me about it.

      GUY 2
   (smiling) Peter Brady!

      CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT
   *starts crying*

GUY 1 then walks up to GUY 2 after Christopher Knight runs away crying.

      GUY 1
   So, how'd it go?

      GUY 2
   I got fired.

      GUY 1
   Welp, then looks like you need to get a joba gain to pay rent.

      GUY 2
   Oh, not Mrs. Harrison's fish again. They bite my ass every time.

      GUY 1
   Look. So maybe you weren't cut out for the big screen. Maybe (he    looks at the audience.) You were cut out for the small screen.

The small fragment of music from Space Odyssey 2001 “dun duuuuun!” Is played and the words:

TO BE CONTINUED...

WHEN WE FEEL LIKE IT

are put up on screen. It then ends and rolls credits.

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Gallery / Merry Christmas to all Blocklanders!!!

« on: December 24, 2007, 07:21:33 PM »

Hey Blocklanders! Its my new tradition, and I'm following through by watching my favorite Christmas film, Die Hard!!! (Yes its a Christmas film: http://www.blockland.us/smf/index.php?topic=26212.msg384767#msg384767)

Anyway, using some new textures and a fun time watching Die Hard with my friends, "THEY SHUT DOWN THE ESCALATORS!" ... I decided to remake one of my favorite scenes....

(pretend he's dead)


(agent McClain)



Happy Die Hard Christmas Bitches!!!

Oh and, here ya go:

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Gallery / Scotts Home, Monday 12-24-07

« on: December 24, 2007, 02:07:43 AM »

UPDATE:

I mades a website. Weee. Nothing special, just wanted you all to see I have some HTML skillz.

http://www.atomicwaffle.com/scottshome/index.htm (not done yet)

I also designed this as well : http://www.atomicwaffle.com/

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Gallery / Re: Chia Snot

« on: December 23, 2007, 12:27:24 AM »

The new, dun dun dun dun, and improved, dun dun dun dun, iSnot!!!

Thats right! Now with the amazing iSnot, you too can go all over Blockland with your wonderful pal, singng wonderfully off pitch tunes to you!

Theres classics like:

"Snot is a battlefield"

"Its All Snot now"

"All of my Snot"

"Holiday in Snot"

"Paint it Snot"

...and many more!

Plus this year, order fast and receive, Holiday iSnot!

"I'm dreaming of a Snotty Chritmas"

"I saw mommy kissing Snot"

"Snots roasting on an open fire"

"Jingle Snot"

and

"Oh Snot Tree, oh Snot tree" !!!

Order now and receive, two free Holiday iSnots for the price of one! Participation may vary. Shipping and Handling is required. Some side effects include: headaches, drowsiness, nausea, and in severe conditions loss of hearing, ask your doctor before using iSnot

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Forum Games / Block Wars - No Hope

« on: December 22, 2007, 10:02:36 PM »

Swholli and WRB852 Present:

Episode IV - No Hope

Considering this topic has gotten mangled and tattered as updates came and went, I felt the need to revamp the topic, as we're really getting back into the groove of doing this again.

What can now be reffed to as the "Duke Nukem Forever" of Blockland machinima, Block Wars has gained a lot of hype and fandom with only 9 minutes of the film released. While it's been two and a half years since its initial announcement, we plan to finally (and for certain real) bring you the block (get it) buster hit it should be: sometime this summer.

However, we can't do it without your support.

A lot of the original cast members, set builders, and other help have either forgotten or dropped out, so we need some fresh new people if we want to really get this done. Obviously I'll still be providing the voices I have been, and Warren shall still be cameraman/editor. Packer is our main man for add-ons, and I'll also be doing decals.

However; physical actors, writers, voice actors, and builders are greatly needed now more than ever.

If you feel you fit the criteria for anything of the sort, PM me or Warren for further application info. Be sure to include what you're trying to be, and an example of your work (if you're a builder, writer, or voice actor, that is).

If you're unsure how you might be able to help, follow Warren's easy guide:

So you wanna help with the film?

Well there's a number of things that you can do for us, find the skill below which pertains to you!

Building
The movie Star Wars has many complicated sets which we can't possibly build ourselves! That's why we need some of the weight lifted, and some other people to submit their blocky renditions of the sets from the movie. Just build something that's in Star Wars Episode IV past the point we are in the released trailer, then send it to me in a PM, and I'll check it out.

Scripting
Currently we need some vehicles from the movie to be scripted. Some of them have to be able to fire lasers styled much like the ones in the released trailer. Just PM me letting me know your skills, and we'll go from there.

Voice Acting
All of the vocal parts in Star Wars Episode IV are currently available except for the characters which appeared in the released trailer, and Luke Skywalker.

Physical Acting
In case you don't know, physical acting is the acting done in-game. To fit this description, you basically need to not be handicapped, and be available for a decent amount of time during the week. If you're interested in filling this role, just PM me with one of your messaging addresses. If you don't own one, then don't bother. We currently accept MSN, AIM, Yahoo, and Steam.

Special Effects
We need someone talented in special effects to do neat things for us like explosions. If you think you fit this description, then PM me with an example of what you can do.

Last I'd just like to mention how honored Warren and I are to be held in such high regard for the film we've made. Sure it was ripping off an original idea, but it was still our own, because this is how Star Wars would have been like had we done it. Thanks to all of you for your support and excitement for the film's finish. We're doing it all for you now.

(Packer, ask me about site updates. I actually have the files ready to give you for once. lol)

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