1stInteractiveFlash-Update1

As the title states, this is the very first interactive flash I've ever made!......okay, it's not Technically the 1st. The 1st was a test and super primitive. The one above is MUCH more advanced.

First off, if you have Dial-Up then don't bother waiting for it. The scrolling text areas (more then one) bogs down the loading a TON! Instead, try right-clicking the "download" button (far left of the browser) and "Save Target As" instead. This way you don't have to leave this window open for hour or more.

Second, the file is set to 1024 X 768 pixels. A bit big, yes. But the images demand it. The flash isn't complete. I'm still running into bugs here and there (you'll see them), but it's far along enough to start using.

Thirdly, there is a Preview section at the end. Within said preview are images of the Friends Area for a Xbox360 St. Patrick's theme. Those image are not the finals. I've gotta get DP to send me images of them used first.
Speaking of DP (Disruptive Publishers), they provided most of the screenshots for the preview section. Others I created (faked). Also, don't bother sending Friend Request to any of the GamerTags you see in the images. They are on a separate Xbox Live server for testing only. Meaning they don't exist on the normal LIVE servers.

Lastly, feel free to post any comments, concerns, questions, or suggestions. I'll be happy to respond.
I've already been asked by someone if I can make one for them. The answer is yes, but it'll cost you. This is far too much work and time for me to do it for free. I do have to eat you know. Note me what you want it to do, etc and I'll reply with a estimated quote. But I'll need true details for a final quote.

I'll be updating my MySpace with this by Monday (Lord Willing). >> [link] <<

Later

PS: The avatar will update in real-time so I have to keep him separate from the flash. Hince the reason he's always present.

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Update 05-25-09:
Fixed some loading issues and implemented the automatic avatar update. So when I update my avatar on my Xbox, this one above will update as well.
Adding this feature seems to be slowing down the loading though. If needed, I'll take it out.