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Stop asking, start searching.

Posted by VicHD - May 29th, 2008


Has this ever happened to any other flash author?
Let's say that you posted a really great flash that got hugely popular, yet you keep getting constant questions over the material you used for it. For example: "what is that song called?", "where did you get the sprites?", "where did you get the sound effects?" etc. You get these questions a lot, yet those users don't realize that most of that stuff is explained in the ending credits. Does this ever annoy you? You're not alone.

When I make a flash I always include where to get most of this stuff in my credits, in this case:
Sprites: Shyguy Kingdom, Spriter's Resource ,roms and emulators.
SFX: findsounds.com , flashkit.com
Music: depends on what kind.I Search for it on youtube

However, I do accidentally forget to write a few things down in those credits. I'm human, I make mistakes too...

Anyway, my point is that the internet, from my POV, isn't just about downloading stuff and chatting online; it's also about *doing your own research* based on what you're looking for. If I include something in the credits of a flash, it's for a damn reason: for you people to look it up.

I explained this to a lot of new users; apparently some are just too damn lazy to look for things on their own. Some even go as far as asking me to send them stuff through e-mail. I don't mind doing that every now & then, but new users shouldn't make a habit out of it.

Looking for material to work with in flash isn't always easy. I'm aware that it's really hard sometimes to actually look for something you really want, I've been through that too. However, if you know what you're looking for and where to look for it (through search engines and other sites), you'll realize that it's much more rewarding this way.
People need to keep that in mind. There's no need to depend on just one source.

If you're interested in something you saw in a flash, read the credits and do your own research. If the author missed a little detail about something that wasn't included the author's credits, THAT'S when you're supposed to let the author know about it.

Doing research is one way to understand how the internet works. You guys understand what I'm saying?

Of course, one last thing: always visit reliable sources. Otherwise you might accidentally download spyware, trojans and other viruses if you visit the wrong places.

Just watch where you're going and be careful with that.


Comments

Well, im not really make flash, but i sometimes get this questions from persons, and yeah, its anoying, sometimes people need help, yeah, but they abuse, but anyway, good that you noticed that and i hope thispost you maded low the questions. See ya Victor.

the most annoying question ive heard ppl say to a flash artist, "WHERE'S THE NEXT EPISODE, IF IT'S NOT OUT SOON IM GONNA SUE, IM GONNA FINISH IT INSTEAD OF YOU, BLAH BLAH BLAH" especially if it's a series. people might say, it was awesome make a sequel if you could, that's ok if its just one thing, but series seem to get ppl going, also, there are stupid coments that haters compose a lot, they make it a 0 and they put 0/5 as a rating, which is why no one has somthing lik 4.89 average on their kick ass flash. the haters would say this shit was boring i hate you you suck at life, blah blah blah. its either you like it too much, or you hate it too much, either way the authors gonna get pissed.

to answer your question, alvin earthworm
i know i already said this

you know your right, i havant done any flash stuff, but i read the other peoples reviews and ive been noticing that to many people are to lazy to read the credits, by the way why arent you online on aim? ive been looking for some one to help me do sprite movies and your the best ive seen on newgrounds( no offence alvin earthworm), and i rly need help so im antony ramirez 3 on aim if you wish to help

Sorry, I don't have AIM and I don't teach flash.
Visit the tutorials in the flash portal page instead.

I have got to admit man. Your flashes are awesome. I'm not asking you where you get this stuff but you must be a genius to make the 4 Swords Misadventures.

How exactly did you come up with the Misadventure series?

it's explained at the end of "4 swords ep.1 Remake"

I know exactly how you feel man, I am an animator myself and I put everything in the credits yet lazy people do not read! It drives me mad!

That is a sad truth. And that happens not only to flash developers, but successful people in general. It gives me the impression that public in general either admire you or want to lower you to unspeakable levels. I've seen the exact same situation happen to business men, public servers, writers, developers, etc. The only thing left is to have patience, ignore the 'coach potatoes' that are too lazy to even read a word, and keep living life as we want it.