Has this ever happened to any other flash author?
Let's say that you posted a really great flash that got hugely popular, yet you keep getting constant questions over the material you used for it. For example: "what is that song called?", "where did you get the sprites?", "where did you get the sound effects?" etc. You get these questions a lot, yet those users don't realize that most of that stuff is explained in the ending credits. Does this ever annoy you? You're not alone.

When I make a flash I always include where to get most of this stuff in my credits, in this case:
Sprites: Shyguy Kingdom, Spriter's Resource ,roms and emulators.
SFX: findsounds.com , flashkit.com
Music: depends on what kind.I Search for it on youtube

However, I do accidentally forget to write a few things down in those credits. I'm human, I make mistakes too...

Anyway, my point is that the internet, from my POV, isn't just about downloading stuff and chatting online; it's also about *doing your own research* based on what you're looking for. If I include something in the credits of a flash, it's for a damn reason: for you people to look it up.

I explained this to a lot of new users; apparently some are just too damn lazy to look for things on their own. Some even go as far as asking me to send them stuff through e-mail. I don't mind doing that every now & then, but new users shouldn't make a habit out of it.

Looking for material to work with in flash isn't always easy. I'm aware that it's really hard sometimes to actually look for something you really want, I've been through that too. However, if you know what you're looking for and where to look for it (through search engines and other sites), you'll realize that it's much more rewarding this way.
People need to keep that in mind. There's no need to depend on just one source.

If you're interested in something you saw in a flash, read the credits and do your own research. If the author missed a little detail about something that wasn't included the author's credits, THAT'S when you're supposed to let the author know about it.

Doing research is one way to understand how the internet works. You guys understand what I'm saying?

Of course, one last thing: always visit reliable sources. Otherwise you might accidentally download spyware, trojans and other viruses if you visit the wrong places.

Just watch where you're going and be careful with that.

Episode 5 is out now! What are you waiting for? Go watch it. I didn't waste 5 months busting my ass on this for nothing you know.

The next Part of the story arc will focus more on Red,Green the King of Hyrule, Zelda, Vaati and Dark Link.
That won't be ready for quite a while though.

I'm not revealing a date yet. It's WAY TOO SOON for that,so don't bother asking.

NOTE: Before I start this topic, I would like to say that the earlier post was an April Fools joke. I was just having a little fun with you guys, yet I found it amusing that some of you would take this stuff seriously,and on April 1st. Relax people, there will be a Four Swords 5 real soon.

Now about today's topic:

Ever since Four Swords started getting popular, I always get the infamous question:"When is episode ___ coming out?" I understand that users are getting hyped over what could happen next, but I prefer not to reveal due dates. Why you ask? I don't want to look bad making false promises. I prefer to work on my stuff until I feel that a flash is ready. Also, I want to keep it as a surprise by posting it when you least expect it.

Take FSM ep.4 for example. At first I thought it would be OK to at least let people know that I'll post the flash in a certain month (I let people know on youtube about it). But for me, things don't always go as planned. I'll give you 2 reasons why.

1. I'm not on the computer all the time.
2. The voice actors that work with me aren't available everyday.

When I give users a due date and don't fulfill it, I'll make people mad at me for something that's completely beyond my control. I don't want that.

Remember guys, you're dealing with a small group of people in a series who are dedicating what they have left of their free time to come up with something new. Most users here don't have their own animation studios, we aren't working round the clock to get things done, we aren't exactly getting paid to make this stuff (not counting the monthly contests) and lastly, Newgrounds is not exactly your typical Cable TV station, it's a freakin' website.

Things work differently here compared to what you see on TV. Flash authors only make their stuff for fun when they get their ideas sorted out. I know some of you get desperate for the next episode all the time. Some are crazy enough to give out death threats like "make another one or I'll kill you" (true story). But in the end, you need to give a person time, we have lives too you know. If we rush things, we know exactly who to blame.

Anyway, my point is, why bother to give out a due date when the NG private messaging system will automatically inform you that your favorite author just posted a new flash? Simply live your own life and wait for that message to arrive. When you get the message (or notice the flash in the portal), that's when you should stop asking and watch the damn thing.

Chill people, you'll see the next part soon. it's not like I make a new flash every week you know.

Well, that's pretty much it.

I just don't know what else to say, I lost my inspirtion and I'm pretty much bored with flash now. it wasn't as fun as before. Just thought I give you guys one last message before I leave newgrounds for good. click here to read it.

For those who weren't aware of this, My 4 swords Links made a little cameo a few years back in A mortal Kombat flash that has been animated and recently reposted by a personal friend of mine, Rachel Yates.

Originally,due to a bug in the animation (she's still a bit new to flash ) not many people got to see the actual ending since the screen froze before the flash even got to it. Now, finally , the bug has been fixed
and viewers can see the flash how it was originally supposed to be. The flash is quie random though, just a little warning.

Keep in mind that this flash was originally posted in 2006, before SpikeDaPenguin left the series to pursue his own personal goals. It'll be his decision to return as Red Link though...
Plus, it was made before episode 3, so this included a broken magic mirror gag.

I posted a picture below as proof. Enjoy.

It took 6 months, longer than expected, but it's finally here! Sprite TV 2. My first collab.
Just to let you guys know, I collaborated in 2 animations and voiced a special scene at the end of the flash for Osuka who took over for Glassbomb a while back.

Mine are as follows:
1st. NBA Jam
2nd. Captain falcon in SSB:Brawl
3rd. A little MGS parody at the end where I voiced both characters (using audacity)

So vote and enjoy!

As for 4 swords, I just started animating the first of a 3 episode project. There will be a lot of random things to expect here, like emo jokes, internet memes, Naruto Bashing (Believe it!) and much more.

When will it be out? I can't say, seriously...
It takes a lot of time to put all this stuff together. So be patient, I already explained this before.

Hi again. Hope everyone enjoyed Christmas. Even though the new year is just a few days away, I felt like wishing the NG community a happy new year.

I know it hasn't been a very productive year for me when it comes to flash. This year I was busy studying, had gone through a bit of writer's block and now my PC broke down when I was attempting to repair it (apparently I need to replace my PC's motherboard too). The only computer I'm using right now is my dad's laptop and this means that I might have to start from scratch, that is, if my dad doesn't mind me installing Flash in his computer. My Goku vs. Superman project has now been put on hold indefinitely until I see if i get My PC running again.

As for future Four Swords Misadventures, the script is still in progress, and it's gonna be longer this time since I'll be including story arcs. Animating it, however, will be a problem because I had a huge collection of sprites, sfx and music in my old computer and now I need to search for that stuff all over again. I know sites that have a good collection of sprites and music, yet there will be some sprites and sfx that are going to be hard to find. Still, I will find a way to get the next part ready for you guys, just bare with me here.

Again, Happy New Year everyone and let's hope for the best!

OK, this might seem like a random rant, but it seems very common these days.

I'm noticing that most users here (as well as in youtube and other sites) are pretending to be older when they're really not.

for example: a new user asks me if he or she can be a part of a flash project. Most of the time when this happens, I check their user pages just to see who they are, what they've made, what are their favorite flashes, and finally they say that they're over 18. However, I later find a random quote of the same user saying: "actually I'm 11, LOL".
This annoys me sometimes...

I understand that the internet is full of underage noobs these days and that boys will be boys, but I prefer to meet honest people (preferably 16 or older) who at least know something about flash or audio programs.

When I talked about this topic on youtube (in a bulletin), the 2 main answers here were:

1. I did it to watch/ upload adult videos.
2. I did it to keep away from pedophiles/ stalkers/ bullies.

in conclusion I realized that the whole thing is a double edged sword:
If you tell the truth--you gain friends, yet possibly get stalked/bullied by unknown users.
If you fake your age--you lose bullies/stalkers, yet lose somebody's trust by looking more like a noob.

Normally I encourage most of you guys to be honest and all, even though it's hard to do that when danger lurks almost everywhere these days.

But when it comes to Newgrounds, is it really necessary to pretend to be older? If you don't trust NG, you shouldn't be here in the first place...but that's just me.

I'm having some computer problems at the moment,
what happened was this, yesterday I turned on my pc (I have a HP from 2002) and I kept hearing this weird whirring noise. it was coming from a cooling fan inside the PC. so i decided to check it out and see what the problem was. while i was testing the fan,2 of the blades accidentally broke off. I tried to see if the computer would still function,but when I turned it on the only thing that activates is the fan itself. not even the screen would turn on.

In other words, due to my inexperience with the inside of a computer, I 'm forced to put my flash projects on hold for now until I get my PC repaired. It's the first time this happens to me and I hope I don't lose any important things stored in it, mainly my current flash project: Goku vs. Superman.

I feel sorry that I let something like this happen to me. but hopefully, this problem will get solved sooner or later. Good thing I haven't started animating FSM 5 yet (I'm developing the script whenever i get the chance).

Anybody ever see Sprite TV before? Well, a few weeks ago I received an invitation from Glassbomb to form part of the sequel, Sprite TV 2, which I accepted since I wanted to try something new for a change.

At first I wasn't very fond of collabs, but since this is NG, and this site is such a large community, I decided to lend a hand for once. Another reason I accepted this was because I had a lot of sprite ideas that I want to put to good use, yet never had the chance to develop them since I focused mostly on LoZ and MK flashes.

So far I've only made 3 short gags, which are all on my Freewebs site, but only one was accepted to be part of the project. Hopefully I'll come up with more later on.

If you want to participate in Sprite TV 2 (as an animator or voice actor) visit the forum page here.
We're mainly looking for experienced flash authors, so I think it's best if you ask TITROTU or Glassbomb for suggestions.