Dangerous Dave's Dlog

There are a few big differences in this new version. Perhaps the most important is the removal of the reliance on Google Friend connect. What this means is that you now must create an account on Pointed instead of using Google Connect to log in. This comes with both a good side and a bad. The good side is that the whole site can now be used javascript-free (on, for example, a phone which may not support things such as AJAX). It also means that I will be connecting a couple of my other sites with these same usernames, such as the not-yet-existing blog site (that will eventually replace this one), and also the open source site that will allow you to download the source of some of the Pointed games, even the pay-for games (providing you have purchased them).

The bad side is that the old accounts no longer count for anything. If you think you can sufficiently prove an account is yours, I will transfer PP, purchases and scores over to your new account (remembering the Google system did not allow me to view email addresses, it's up to you to prove to me the account is yours).

Another new addition to the site is the addition of Trophies, which will also earn you Pointed Points (used to purchase games). There are different levels of trophy, Bronze, Silver, and Gold, each will earn you a different number of PP. You earn trophies by completing or doing something in a game.

The third addition is the ability for anyone to create a game which uses the Pointed system. You can create games with trophies, and make use of the high score boards. Top games will get the opportunity to be indexed on the site, others can just use the system. There are a few things to be wary of so be sure to read the developers section on the new site.

One last bonus addition is the ability for non-members to submit scores. These people obviously can not earn Pointed Points (as there is no account to associate them with), and they are clearly marked as guest scores on the site, but their scores are listed alongside member scores.

I'm looking for people to help me test the site, so if you are interested please let me know.

-Dave