Mapping iDevGames

[lightbringer]

Using frappr (http://www.frappr.com/) we can create a map using the Google Maps interface to get a view of all the individual locations of the members here, showing us a different perspective of the iDevGames community.

Before going and adding yourself I would appreciate it if you could use this format:

"First Last (handle)" (without the quotes)

This is a completely opt-in map, so feel free not to add yourself for any reason.

Check it out, it's mighty cool. (http://www.frappr.com/idevgames)

EDIT: if you screw up the format, don't worry. Just let me know and I'll delete your entry so you can recreate your name properly.

[Tyaedalis]

that's be really cool! i love google maps... theyre fun to play with :)

[Fenris]

Oh, I messed up with the name format. :( Ohwell, now I know where Keith lives, so when he's not online, I can go ask him directly.

[Carlos Camacho]

Shouldn't the map's default view be set to show the entire planet?

[lightbringer]

Fixed. Now it by default shows the world view (thanks for pointing that out).

[monteboyd]

Cool! I'm in there now.

My peg actually lands quite close to where I live, which in case anyone is interested, looks like this from the air:

http://www.monteboyd.com/GoogleEarth_Image_our_place.jpg

[Volte]

I'm in! l00k 4 t3h n00b!

[PowerMacX]

I wonder if there is a way to specify a specific latitude / longitude (I'm definitely not on the location the zoomed in satellite view shows ;) )

[Dan Potter]

Whoo, Portland OR in the house! :) The little tick mark landed only about a mile south of my house.. pretty good :)

[unknown]

LOL to Volte.. :lol:
Not that it isnt neat, I prefer looking for theme parks in satellite view, than know where people live though.

[blobbo]

See this is tricky. I *live* in Houston, but my heart's in Montreal.

Sings *I left my heart, in San Fransisco*

This map clearly leaves no room for existentialist dilemmas. Bah humbug.

[DoG]

I'd add myself if it bloody recognised my City. What is the format for non-US people to enter there?

Monte: You do realise somebudy might just have reprogrammed a nuclear missile to point at a large building with a swimming pool on top?

[OneSadCookie]

DoG: I just typed wellington and got a javascript pop-up of all the wellingtons in the world. I then had to type it out in full exactly as was in the list, clicking didn't seem to work, but perhaps that's just a safari problem.

[Baldock]

Very cool little toy. Maybe we can add a link this to the main page?

[FreakSoftware]

How weird. I was thinking of this last night.

[DoG]

It knows my city alright, still doesn't accept the input, though.

[BeyondCloister]

It knows my city alright, still doesn't accept the input, though.
I had the same problem and I had to type my location in completely to match what was in the drop down list.

[DoG]

I had the same problem and I had to type my location in completely to match what was in the drop down list.
I tried that, too. I even tried voodoo. To no avail, though. Somebody tell me when its done being crappy, I'll sign up then.

[Fenris]

Bloody hell Staffan, I was the northernmost for a long time there. :) And now you completely obscure my pin. ;)

[Carlos Camacho]

>Very cool little toy. Maybe we can add a link this to the main page?
Yes, I'll do that at some point.

Am I the only one in Asia? Feels lonely!

I'm wondering if you can set the default screen map so that the world is shifted a bit to the left. i.e. Japan is shown on the left, but also on the right (just a little) and my pin is on the right side. It would be good to see North America right near the left edge.

If this was a RISK game, my one man army would be defated rather quickly. I can see the hoarde that is in NA moving over the Bering Straight now.

[PowerMacX]

Am I the only one in Asia? Feels lonely!
[...]
If this was a RISK game, my one man army would be defated rather quickly.


I'm seeking allies myself! :p - I've already heard rumors of a full-scale invasion next week... (http://www.summit-americas.org/) :sneaky:

[lightbringer]

I'm wondering if you can set the default screen map so that the world is shifted a bit to the left. i.e. Japan is shown on the left, but also on the right (just a little) and my pin is on the right side. It would be good to see North America right near the left edge.

If this was a RISK game, my one man army would be defated rather quickly. I can see the hoarde that is in NA moving over the Bering Straight now.

I don't see that as an option, but I'll keep my eyes open in case that becomes available.

[PowerMacX]

@lightbringer: If you are the admin, may I suggest adding some tags (mac macintosh games programming etc) and a short description?
And a way to contact you from the frappr page (or here) so this thread doesn't need to be resurrected? ;)

[lightbringer]

Hrm, they added tags?

*checks*

Blah, frapr has gotten ugly and unnecessarily complex it appears.

[kelvin]

Cool! I'm in there now.

My peg actually lands quite close to where I live, which in case anyone is interested, looks like this from the air:

http://www.monteboyd.com/GoogleEarth_Image_our_place.jpg
Pool on roof: NICE.

EDIT: Don't feel like posting again...
So, yeah. I messed up the format too. Does it matter though? "Kelvin" is my first name...