Galactic Gauntlet crashes and questions

[Thomas McGrath III]

Works well in the simulator here. I will try it on my iPads later.

-- Tom McGrath III
http://lazyriver.on-rev.com
mcgrath3 at mac.com

On Jun 2, 2013, at 10:16 AM, William Waldman <wwaldman at klht.org> wrote:

> Hello List!
> 
> I happen to have the Galactic Gauntlet project files (from the Academy
> DVD).
> When I compile and load it on my iPhone and iPad (both iOS 6.1.3) it runs
> very herky-jerky (especially as the rocket ship descends) and usually
> crashes within a few moments.
> 
> So does the "commercial" version as uploaded to iTunes.
> 
> I showed this to David Williams at the conference in Edinburgh - and have
> not yet heard back.
> When I raised these questions he seemed unaware of these issues.
> Judging from his furrowed brow (he was having a very long week) it seemed
> to me there might be some effort in his resurrecting his old code and
> getting to the bottom of this.....
> 
> Here's what troubles me (rant ahead):
> This was an absolutely wonderful course, and is spectacular demo code -
> less so if it does not run. 
> Actually - it's very poor as a demo if it can't run smoothly and well.
> 
> The lousy reviews are stacking up on iTunes. Not good for the LiveCode
> Brand.
> 
> So - hasn't this community dug into this code?
> It's the largest, best demo of the language in action that I know of -
> especially for teaching.
> There's no discussion on the boards - have I missed something?
> 
> It seems to crash for no good reason. 
> It is not a great thing if straight LiveCode processes cause a crash under
> iOS (nothing fancy going on here).
> 
> Have people moved away from iPad development in preference to Android (and
> so no critical mass of users has noticed)? 
> Has anyone got this running under Android smoothly?
> 
> I just feel this is a critical element of the public relations / school
> integration / new user outreach stuff that's got to shine now more than
> ever.
> 
> Just sayin.
> 
> Bill Waldman
> Director of Technology
> King School
> 1450 Newfield Avenue
> Stamford, CT 06905
> www.klht.org
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