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CarMan1390
03-19-2008, 09:42 PM
Here is a list of tips on how to avoid game rejection:

1. Don't Submit Crappy, Unoriginal Games
If you submit a game with no preloader, no menu, and barely any actiopnscript, you aren't going to get far in the Flash game world. Use your imagination! Don't submit crappy mouse avoiders, no-effort platformers, ect. Try to submit a game that has a concept nobody has thought of yet.

2. Don't Just Copy and Paste Code
If you just copy and paste codes from tutorial sites, you aren't learning anything. Try to code the game yourself and use the tutorial codes for references.

3. Post "How Do You Like My Game" Threads
These kinds of threads are great for constructive criticism. You can learn a lot from other people's feedback. These are also good for beta testing. If you fixed some bugs, but aren't sure you fixed them all, post a thread like this. The more eyes, the better.

4. Get Your Game Sponsored
If possible, try to get your game sponsored. If the sponsor likes your game, you get tons of money and recognition. It also is a good test to see if your game is "Top 10 worthy".

5. Take a Break Once in a While
Don't try to work on your game 24/7. It's okay to take a break. If you try to finish your 1 week game in one day, it's probably going to suck. This is because your brain needs time to rest. If you sleep on your gaming problems, a solution might come to you. Trust me, I've done this and it works.

6. Use Detailed Instructions in Your Game
Always have detailed instructions at the start of your game. If you don't, the players won't know what the heck is going on, and fail the game. This will also confuse the sponsors; and, if your game is of high quality, you don't want that happening.

SupaFruit
03-19-2008, 10:31 PM
Nice thread. I wish I could make a game, but it would waste my life.

TheUnknownFox
03-20-2008, 01:59 PM
Nice tips, wish I had a flash program (or even a cracked or trial) or what ever I need to try and make one

TotalReview
03-21-2008, 10:24 AM
I definitely think this should be a sticky. It has some great information.

CarMan1390
03-21-2008, 10:27 AM
I definitely think this should be a sticky. It has some great information.
Good idea.

SupaFruit
03-21-2008, 11:24 AM
I definitely think this should be a sticky. It has some great information.
Yeah your right it should.

Carman, I just noticed something. Your post count is only 139?

CarMan1390
03-21-2008, 12:48 PM
Well, now it's 140...is something wrong?

TotalReview
03-22-2008, 08:29 AM
Carman, I just noticed something. Your post count is only 139?

Who cares what his post count is? He is a great member. I don't get why you think post count determines if you are a good member or not.

SupaFruit
03-22-2008, 05:30 PM
Who cares what his post count is? He is a great member. I don't get why you think post count determines if you are a good member or not.
When did I say he wasn't a good member? Just seems a little low that's all.

zisko
03-24-2008, 07:47 PM
what is the average payment from sponsors?

CarMan1390
03-24-2008, 08:32 PM
what is the average payment from sponsors?
I'd say around 400-800 dollars.

rockangel2794
03-29-2008, 10:12 PM
i was wondering.. how old do u have to be?? older than 14?

Killslasher
05-10-2008, 10:04 PM
ha,thanks for the advice.I might try to make a flash that's, worthy of a site that doesnt really let as much spam in.Im kinda new to it...But I think I can get through. :)

pingu887
05-12-2008, 09:09 AM
keep it up killslasher! you can do it!

Juggernart
07-03-2008, 08:21 AM
Hi.
So, how do I know if a game is approved?!
I submitted two games in Feb. and March, but both are not in the games.

One is http://www.hallpass.com/preview/goalwallshooting.html
It has 799 plays with 23 passes and 14 fails

And the other is http://www.hallpass.com/preview/crazygraviton.html
with 143 plays with 6 passes and 3 fails

Why are these games not in your catalogue?
I don't understand.

BTW, never got a mail with rejection or approval.

Thanks

CarMan1390
07-03-2008, 09:06 AM
You might have to have to re-submit them. Apparently, your games never got passed the New Stuff before the update. Once the redesign came, they changed the submission process. This caused all the games/movies in the New Stuff section to be deleted.

penguinsrock1390
07-03-2008, 09:20 AM
my dad made a game 4 the n64 . if he can make that game i can make a flash game.

Juggernart
07-04-2008, 12:30 PM
You might have to have to re-submit them. Apparently, your games never got passed the New Stuff before the update. Once the redesign came, they changed the submission process. This caused all the games/movies in the New Stuff section to be deleted.

I cannot resubmit! :rolleyes:
An error message says:
This media has already been submitted to Hallpass, please submit a different file, or upload this media to your private area.

Any help appreciated.

Thanks

CarMan1390
07-04-2008, 12:50 PM
Maybe you should contact the admins for this one. Because this is a bug that really needs to be fixed.

UzumakiNaruto77
07-04-2008, 12:51 PM
good tips carman

Buttersnack
09-23-2008, 05:10 PM
This is sort of what I expected... But 97% of the game on hallpass are drag'n'drop dress'm'ups. Stupid games. My last 2 games didn't make it (because I made them suck on purpose) but they were better than crap with one code. Even my worst stuff has lots of customized code.

Sanctuary1
09-23-2008, 05:30 PM
This is sort of what I expected... But 97% of the game on hallpass are drag'n'drop dress'm'ups. Stupid games. My last 2 games didn't make it (because I made them suck on purpose) but they were better than crap with one code. Even my worst stuff has lots of customized code.

I really have no idea how they got in here.

Buttersnack
09-26-2008, 08:45 PM
Nice thread. I wish I could make a game, but it would waste my life.

He's right. I've made games, and I second that notion.

ilikepie12
09-28-2008, 05:12 AM
He's right. I've made games, and I second that notion.

uve made games?? i didnt have a clue cos i aint played em yet.-_-

1212pinky
10-10-2008, 07:15 AM
kk i will try not to do anything wrong ;)

roxas_rox
10-13-2008, 09:07 PM
Thnks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11