Log 1 12/17/21
- Original Logo designed, I don't hate it as much as I thought I would.
- Landing Page Coded and Assigned Info.
- Archived Sites Page Coded and Two Sites Were Added, Including Cookie Clicker/ Piano and School Assignment sites, left in original state.
- Obligatory Rick Roll, Cha-Ching.
- Chatroom Page and Functionality has been added, but not all features are present. Currently, you can post but it won't be saved or seen.
- The Terms of Service has been drafted and all Sites have been given a small link towards the bottom of the page.
- The first DevLog was recorded, nice.
Log 2 12/19/21
- Catastrophic raid configuration error. Entire server down for ~6 Hours. (I accidentally deleted my current raid when installing additional drives).
- Remote Desktop Tool installed
- Started work on getting SSL (HTTPS) from CloudFlare. Currently a work in progress.
- Downtime ~6 Hours, Uptime ~18 Hours.
- 12 Potential Network Attacks Blocked
Log 3 12/26/21
- Finally getting back to work after a hiatus in Miami.
- Log In page coded on ride to Miami.
- Fixed Bug where chats wouldn't update on the local side. (Still not saved on server side or local side).
- You can now use the enter button to upload chats. (Exciting I know).
- Discord Join Link Fixed.
- Downtime ~1 Hour Uptime ~23 Hours
- Over 26 Network Attacks Blocked today, those Russians must really value my HTML files.
Log 4 12/27/21
- Chatroom data will now be stored in .JSON format instead of fiddling with some random Api.
- Minor Cosmetic changes to font size of buttons, list elements, and other minor elements were made.
- Log In page has Experimental Funny Genders Option.
- Log In page also has cosmetic placeholders (text) added to input boxes.
- I updated the Archived Sites page to include future updates. A Page revamp to properly display site data is coming soon (Drop Downs).
- I coded an Error 404 page, but I don't know how to cause an Error 404 and therefore have no clue if it works.
Log 5 3/14/22
- First Dev Log of 2022, whats with the Radio Silence? I took a break from the project, and the site even went down for a while due to name server errors.
- Added Minecraft Server and Join Page in the Archived Sites Tab.
- Added CSGO Server and Join Page in the Archived Sites Tab.
- Drew basic cover art for the Minecraft and CSGO pages.
- Added rules list to Minecraft Server page.
- I made a simple signiture CSS class for my name. -JROD
- I honestly didn't do much in all this time lol.
Log 6 7/8/22
- It's been a long, long time; you can't say I haven't been somewhat busy though.
- Added NFT page with custom NFTs (AS A JOKE).
- Garfield Kart Server exists, but I gave it little to no advertisement.
- I created two entire 'seasons' of minecraft servers since the last log, the newest is Modded.
- I created a faux Youtube browser that actually works.
- Now for the major update, THE SITE IS BEING ENTIRELY REVAMPED!
- A new login system was created and it technically works, but signup doesn't.
- An entirely new, entirely overhauled chatroom that is disfunctional :(.
- An overhauled homepage, with custom message and improved design.
- A completely different look for the header bar, now follows the page as you scroll.
- A nice improvement to the contact system: a dedicated page with phone dialer design.
- Minecraft Server page was given slight improvements and redesign.
- Created About page to accommodate server information services.
- Various pieces of art have been donated, those people such as AJ and Fantasy are credited ambiguously in hompage mission statement.
- The Following are a list of services that were redesigned, but largely unchanged:
- Terms of Service page.
- Youtube Browser.
- Dev Log.
*Thank you to my Dad and everyone who got me here, and especially to the people who use this site. Even if it's just to see what's new!*
Log 7 7/14/22
- I've updated the Games Catalog to include Three new titles!
- Halo: CE Server
- Chrome Dino Game
- Silly Cars
- Silly Cars has recieved Two updates. Beta v1.1 fixed game breaking bugs and added a Gauge Cluster system.
- Beta v2.2 Added the first power-up, "boost", and the boost gauge.
- CSGO page revived, service is not up, but be once Halo CE has died down considerably.
- NFT page was COMPLETELY redone. Previous design was literally useless.
- Old Sites and Pages were preserved for the sake of history.
- Games page now stores all items in row format to accommodate current and future games.
- Thank you to Joe and Dunbar for helping me get Silly Cars back!
Log 8 7/15/22
- A few notable changes to SillyCars...
- SillyCars Beta v1.3 has come out, the following are the changes.
- A new A.I. Car has been added, it's a Miata lol.
- The start of the race now has a cheesy countdown light.
- Automatic spectating system cycles through other cars when you finish.
- Minor A.I. pathfinding fixes.
- Corn has been removed since the last update, forgot to mention, this improved FPS.
Log 9 7/27/22
- A few MORE notable changes to SillyCars...
- SillyCars Beta v1.4 has released, the following are the changes I remember:
- Title screen should hopefully be the first scene!
- I've experimented heavily with the A.I. to make it more challenging.
- Pathfinding got further attention, there may be new bugs to iron out.
- Game overhaul! the following are the new games that were listed:
- Game Server: Garry's Mod.
- Game Server: Terraria.
- Flash Game (Converted): Ducklife.
- Flash Game (Converted): Papa's Pizzeria.
- Flash Game (Converted): Morb Sweeper.
- That totals FIVE new titles!
- After a long time where I just gave up, I'm attempting to get an HTTPS certificate.
- I don't want people sketched out by my website, even if I know there will be roughly no difference as far as security goes in my case.
- Weird update, but users have grown comfortable with the website. Some people even saying things like, "yeah, just check the website."
- It may seem ridiculous to mention that, but it used to be more like, "Oh, this isn't an IP grabber is it?"
- Minor cosmetic improvement to Game Catalog. Titles are now cenetered instead of aligned left.
Log 10 7/31/22
- A few MORE notable changes to SillyCars...
- HTTPS FUNCTIONALITY ADDED! No more sketchy website warnings!
- Many more games we loaded:
- Game Server: Garry's Mod
- Game Server: Team Fortress 2
- Flash Game: Bloxors
- HTML5 Game: Multiplayer Chess *Works*
- HTML5 Game: Awesome Tanks 2
- HTML5 Game: Doodle Jump
- Spence's Game is Available in Alpha v1.0
This update was a long time coming, it really solidifies a broader mission to make the website structured and friendly.
Log 11 8/13/22
- Flash games added:
- Rento (Monopoly).
- Parking Fury 2.
- Sift Heads 1.
- Game Server Added: Rust.
- NFT page was subtly improved: auto-play was disabled, layout changed.
- NFT added: 'Joey' made by Fantasy.
- Still Moving Alpha has its own dedicated page.
- Keyboard Mechanic now has a dedicated twitter.
- I don't know if I mentioned it, but terms of service page has a funny picture.
Log 12 9/1/22
- Still Moving Alpha 1.5 Coming Next Saturday!
- Keyboard Scholar school utility created!
- Discrete Mathematics Textbook.
- Python Programming Textbook.
- Norton World Literature Volume One.
- Norton World Literature Volume Two.
- Swords Link.
- Brightspace/D2L Link.
- Office 365 Link.
- Google Docs Link.
- Footers added to every page!
- Articls Tab Created!
- "Hosting Flashgames in 2022" article written.
- Imgur deleted all of my photos, had to restart.
- YellingBox Chatroom finally works!
- Many filepaths were replaced with links so they'll work regardless of file location.
- Most images were given alt text.
- New Sitemap uploaded.
- Custom Rust Map.
Log 13 11/2/22
- Working Chatrooms, powered by DeadSimpleChat.
- NFT page formatting issues corrected.
- A second article is being produced: OBS vs the Competition, What's best for you?
- 16 Emulated Titles added and supported in browser:
- Super Smash Bros., N64.
- Sonic the Hedgehog, Sega Master System.
- Pokemon White, DS.
- Super Mario World, SNES.
- The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time, N64.
- Super Mario 64, n64.
- Pokemon Red, Gameboy.
- Mario Kart DS, DS.
- Super Mario Bros. 3, NES.
- Crash Team Racing, Playstation.
- Mappy, NES.
- Chronotrigger, SNES.
- Super Mario Kart, SNES.
- Donkey Kong Country, SNES.
- 007 Goldeneye, N64.
- Pacman, NES.
- Super Smash Flash, Flash Game.
- Uno Multiplayer, Flash Game.
- Four Colors, Flash Game.
- HomeStuck, Joke.
- Spider Solitaire, Flash Game.
- Plants vs Zombies, Flash Game.
- Minecraft, Flash Game.
- Tetris, Flash Game.
- Flash Game logos updated with backgrounds.
- Discord Widget added to about page.
- Rounded border was applied to game page icons.
- Still Moving game page was improved.
- SCP Security Breach Multiplayer Server added!
Honorable Mentions:
- RTMP Streaming capabilities are now possible!
- Now Hosting Multiple Minecraft Servers.
- Virtual environments and NAT capabilities added.
- A third Server Rack for more projects in the future.
- WebRTC is being investigated for "Live Calling".