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The-Swain

Age/Gender: 26, Male
Location: Orlando, Fl
Job: Student

Current Project: Mastermind: World Conqueror

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The-Swain

NY AppleCon, Mastermind 4?

Posted by The-Swain May. 16, 2008 @ 9:53 AM EDT

*UPDATE: OH YEAH, I forgot to mention that I have a link to an alpha version of my defense engine on my site if you wanna check it out! Help me test it and lemme know how it performs before I plug it into the main game.

---

So I'm thinking of trying something new this time. I wanna release Mastermind 4 and Mastermind: World Conqueror at the same time, so I can DOMINATE THE PORTAL ok not really. But I've always been curious what happens if a game and a toon are released at the same time. Will one steal the thunder of the other? Will they compliment one another? I guess we're gonna find out, and it won't be long.

Then comes Blockhead 11. I promise it.

I've been missing in action since I decided to start coding this game on my own. It's been a real journey trying to figure out the ass end of Actionscript, but thanks to the tutelage of Afro-Ninja I might just survive. Ahh, the love of the community, it keeps me powerful.

Oh and speaking of community, who is going to the convention in New York? Apple Con seems like a real riot, so I'll be joining up with Luis and Mindchamber to help sell crap and get the Newgrounds name out there. More than anything, I'm totally stoked that we'll have a Newgrounds booth that won't be overshadowed by a much larger and more popular Behemoth booth. Time for this sucker to shine or die trying. Any of you east coast guys who missed us at Comicon last year might like this convention more; we picked it because it was much, much closer.

The day's coming up on us quickly so grab your plane tickets or beg your mom to drive you, whatever it is you do to get your way. SEE YOU THERE NUMBSKULL.

BELOW: The lieutenants from Mastermind: World Conqueror, some of whom are memorable characters from here on NG. Can you spot Convict, Wadolf, or Dr.Mocha? They're all side-by-side so it shouldn't be hard :/

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May. 16, 2008 | 10:01 AM Luis says:

first post W000t

May. 16, 2008 | 10:02 AM The-Swain responds:

BUMP


May. 16, 2008 | 10:02 AM wizzzi says:

second!


May. 16, 2008 | 10:04 AM Killerkb says:

Sounds great man.
I can't wait for both movie and game.
NICE!


May. 16, 2008 | 10:04 AM Eddie says:

Third!

Let's make it a bandwagon!


May. 16, 2008 | 10:09 AM JAZZA says:

i love you swain

TELL THE PEOPLE!!! TELL THEM RADIEL IS IN THERE!!! MUHUHA!!! he is the most powerful of them yes?

lol nah man i really look foreward to playing it, and watching mastermind 4 and blockhead 11... you're simply admirable in every way. great work.

May. 16, 2008 | 10:18 AM The-Swain responds:

He wasn't as recognizable in that tiny icon so I didn't wanna get their hopes up :D

And the list is out of order, but Radiel is a later tier character to be sure.


May. 16, 2008 | 10:16 AM boodemon says:

Yay! i can see the walking boobs


May. 16, 2008 | 10:19 AM Matt-Frozenfire says:

Fuck yes, can't wait.


May. 16, 2008 | 10:25 AM BlueHippo says:

I wish I could afford to go to Apple Con :( Oh well... Hope to at least see you next month ;)

Oh yeah 69th reply.

May. 16, 2008 | 11:16 AM The-Swain responds:

I will do what i can, I WANT TO BE @ THE MEAT


May. 16, 2008 | 10:38 AM lenkobiscuit says:

Haha that is awesome.

i'd love to be able to properly program but i dont have the patience : P

May. 16, 2008 | 11:16 AM The-Swain responds:

I guess you'll just have to settle for giving me a few Dr.Mocha voices for the game then, won't you :( It is the only way :D


May. 16, 2008 | 11:03 AM 321 says:

"It's been a real journey trying to figure out the ass end of Actionscript"
Oh yeah.. I feel your pain man.. Keep at it.. I predict you will have an "oh yeah" moment soon, and it will all click... Looking forward to your next releases...


May. 16, 2008 | 11:10 AM jmtb02 says:

It doesn't count unless your strike a trifecta of Audio, Game and Animation. Better open up Audacity.


May. 16, 2008 | 11:31 AM thebeanhead says:

WOOP! cant wait swain


May. 16, 2008 | 11:42 AM squeakytoad says:

Man, I wanna go so bad, but the timing is terrible. Maybe next year.
So that means you have to make this one so awesome there's no question in anyone's mind that the NG booth will be there in '09.


May. 16, 2008 | 11:51 AM Lalo says:

I just saw Radiel, awesome... nd if you submit both flashes at the same time you'll doom everyone else's chances of getting some spotlight, both in the games and movies section >:C

May. 16, 2008 | 12:06 PM The-Swain responds:

I hadn't even thought of monthly awards either :O Tho I'll probably end up passing it down if they rank anywhere in the top 5.


May. 16, 2008 | 12:42 PM TheGS says:

Woah, that looks too sick!


May. 16, 2008 | 12:52 PM Lesjuh says:

That's awesome news!
I'm looking forward to your work.
I only can't go to the NY Applecon cuz I live in Holland :(
How sad...


May. 16, 2008 | 1:00 PM emanhattan says:

whoa. you sure have broke your back making this huh swain?.

well I liked that demo. looks like pikmin but with mastermind.

lol I can spawn as many soldiers as I want!

May. 16, 2008 | 2:31 PM The-Swain responds:

Not yet but I'm getting there :O


May. 16, 2008 | 1:13 PM Goat-Man says:

Haha.
The walking tits are hiding just around the corner


May. 16, 2008 | 1:44 PM jtm17 says:

Are You Coming To England In August?
Cant Wait For The Flash And Game
Great Stuff
Cheers

May. 16, 2008 | 2:30 PM The-Swain responds:

I'm definitely gonna be there for the August London Meet. Nothing on this planet or any other will stop me.


May. 16, 2008 | 1:49 PM MindChamber says:

nice work tackling actionscript. wont be catching me doing that haha. props

May. 16, 2008 | 2:30 PM The-Swain responds:

If I knew how much work it was gonna be I would never have started, story of my life haha


May. 16, 2008 | 1:56 PM Luis says:

this reminds me of this one time i caught Mindchamber doing actionscriptt.... good times.


May. 16, 2008 | 1:58 PM Luis says:

GOOD JOB SNEAKING THE BOOBS INTO YOUR SCREENSHOT WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO DO GET A 10 MILLION PAGE VIEW SPIKE AGAIN?

May. 16, 2008 | 2:29 PM The-Swain responds:

OMG SPAM WARNING NEXT TIME ITS A BAN


May. 16, 2008 | 3:01 PM Radioactive24 says:

If I can make it to Applecon, can I have your babies?

And what's this about Blockhead 11?

May. 16, 2008 | 3:46 PM The-Swain responds:

Blockhead elevennnnnnnnnnnnnnn


May. 16, 2008 | 3:02 PM RYNOL says:

So I tested your alpha attack thingy on your site before you posted it here, it seems really good. But I don't know how to build turrets, and when my homebase was destroyed I could still make my minions retreat and recruit more. And you should've had Blockhead as an lieutenant. And the walking tits too, even if they make good use on the side too. Can't wait for all your submissions, love your work! Btw, on of the lieutenants look like Afro-Ninja, the one on the left side third one from the top.

May. 16, 2008 | 3:46 PM The-Swain responds:

Can't build turrets yet, I didn't wanna put the code in until I knew all the different kinds. Still gotta figure out what they are.

Also, Afro Ninja isn't one of the lieutenants, but he IS one of the #2 Henchmen you can hire ;) He's just not show yet.


May. 16, 2008 | 4:37 PM JonBro says:

Heh, well, I can't say the test thing on your site is exactly 'professional-looking' like the screenshot you posted. At least, not yet, of course. I'm sure all the controls, options, and graphics will be super-awesome when the game is finished.

Will there be a way to stop all that lag when you spawn soldiers? If you spawn more than 20, the game tends to get really choppy.

May. 16, 2008 | 7:11 PM The-Swain responds:

That depends on browser, processor, and of course quality settings. The game won't ever spawn more than 40 vs 40, but I may try to find a way to limit that. Firefox gives me the most problems though.


May. 16, 2008 | 4:47 PM MysticShinHanKu says:

BLLLOCKHEAD ELEVEN???? Yes!

I can't wait - make it good! Have fun at applecon, Swain. Wish I could go. I'll be in Disney!

May. 16, 2008 | 7:11 PM The-Swain responds:

I live in Orlando, that's quite enough Disney for me :O


May. 16, 2008 | 4:49 PM elliez3 says:

is he chargin his lazors?


May. 16, 2008 | 5:32 PM MAJORA64 says:

This promises to be an interesting day when the game and the toon comes out.

I don't want to sound like a broken record with questions coming from fans but what of Racist Vampires?

May. 16, 2008 | 7:13 PM The-Swain responds:

A lot of work is what RV ended up being. I hope to get back to it someday, but it was a black hole for effort and I needed something with a payoff.


May. 16, 2008 | 5:50 PM RubberNinja says:

Yay, Doctor Mocha.


May. 16, 2008 | 6:23 PM JAZZA says:

hey forgot to mention... GET on MSN so i can play some BOB against ya.

May. 16, 2008 | 7:12 PM The-Swain responds:

Hell yes :D


May. 16, 2008 | 6:38 PM camobch0 says:

tits off to that.


May. 17, 2008 | 1:14 AM emanhattan says:

hey swain.. like... im moving from sprite shitness to my own artwork n shit.... and... well... I wanted to ask you,.... how many years did you practice flash before you did mastermind 1? because thats more less the time I will spend practicing I hope.

I already have mah first script. a toilet paper is sick of people cleaning the shit on his face and returns the favor to menkind

May. 17, 2008 | 2:49 AM The-Swain responds:

Mastermind 1...let's see. I started studying art shortly after I picked up Flash, which was in like September 2005. So just over 2 years?


May. 17, 2008 | 3:18 AM JoBo4 says:

Wow, you are amazing. You seem to constantly work on flashes and complete them with such detail. I remember reading somewhere (maybe it was from you) that Europe favors Blockhead, while America favors Mastermind. In your opinion, which character/series do you like the best? As an American, I can wait for the next Blockhead (even though I absolutely ADORE the series), but you better give me that double-dosage of Mastermind quickly! Oh, and are some of the characters in the picture you posted original, to be later introduced in the series?


May. 17, 2008 | 3:31 AM WolfBlitz2 says:

now where's my pizza?


May. 17, 2008 | 8:56 AM Archon68 says:

Seems like you've been delaying blockhead for too long...
It's been 9 months since blockhead 10 came out, and who knows -- that's enough time for blockhead to have a baby! FIrst you said you'd make Blockhead 11, but you delayed it for 3 Masterminds, and a game. Then you delayed it for racist vampires, now a defense engine and another game and mastermind 4!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think you've had enough time....

May. 18, 2008 | 4:59 PM The-Swain responds:

Don't forget the Ghostmas special.


May. 17, 2008 | 8:59 AM BritishMoose says:

The-Swain makes the The-Swoon.


May. 17, 2008 | 12:10 PM Afro-Ninja says:

I'll shape you up yet, boy


May. 17, 2008 | 1:02 PM Little-Rena says:

Game looks intresting, submit at the same time and you'll probably win 1st and 2nd.

jkndsg


May. 17, 2008 | 4:45 PM Joel8160 says:

Wow this game is going to be awsome!!!! Cant WAIT to play it!!! AND see Mastermind 4!!!

And why people keep telling that: i got first post! I got first comment! ETC.
What the fuck is up with them! It does NOT mean anything if you got first post! >:(
Thats the worst comment or review you could EVER make! Even i dont do that!
And i never will! And it should be marked as spam!!!

AND I HATE SPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!! >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(


May. 18, 2008 | 5:11 AM Recolo says:

what does GMT+1 mean?

May. 18, 2008 | 4:58 PM The-Swain responds:

I dunno, you tell me?


May. 18, 2008 | 11:18 PM emanhattan says:

I have that horary problem meself


May. 19, 2008 | 7:15 AM squidly says:

Damn!
I need to release my strategy game earlier then!


May. 20, 2008 | 4:39 PM SpedsonaPlane says:

I'd pick Dr. Mocha hands down He's AMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZIN!


May. 21, 2008 | 12:29 AM Jesus-Owns-X says:

Just woderful


May. 21, 2008 | 12:29 AM Jesus-Owns-X says:

I meant wonderful.

Damn keyboard


May. 21, 2008 | 5:00 PM ShouYun says:

Hey Swain, cant wait for it to come out.

when you finished Ill try to convince the game company I work for to add your characters as easter eggs.
My company is makeing a game called evil masterminds that is suppose to be a suquell to Evil Genius, if I can convince them, your Mastermind, minions, and henchmen will be known world live by evry freaking gamer in the UK and US. So if its ok by you it will be a deal, plus it would be awsom to se the Mastermind in 3D. What do ya say?

May. 24, 2008 | 2:52 AM The-Swain responds:

The Mastermind's minions were inspired by the standard guard units in Evil Genius, so that would be convenient ;)


May. 22, 2008 | 2:28 PM cashleycool says:

Hi Micheal!! I just hope you finish blockhead and mastermind too! If I made a blockhead movie may I have you as voice actor?


May. 22, 2008 | 6:38 PM Toukeman says:

Mastermind 4 and Mastermind Game=Awesome

and a new blockhead is like an extra piece of cake to that :)

Is blockhead a secret charater in the Mastermind game???

May. 24, 2008 | 2:52 AM The-Swain responds:

I was thinking about that, I'll have to see :D


May. 23, 2008 | 4:36 PM BrimScorne says:

Sweet, I'm looking forward to the new mastermind and the new game.


May. 24, 2008 | 7:09 PM MojoFilter says:

Do I spy the hot new 2nd in command in the background? Can't wait to play, Swain

PS - Who could make a better adviser in this game than good old Conscience?


May. 24, 2008 | 8:44 PM Feldoh says:

I see the "cup holder" in the background >=D

Awesome idea to add Dr. Mocha.. that is one of my favorite flash series.. not that this isn't either..
=/


May. 26, 2008 | 8:28 AM Nikenick says:

It looks great, but what else could you expect from an author like you...


May. 27, 2008 | 11:51 AM Billsthename says:

u do know that kitty krew is stealing ur idea of a name. now u cant put the name up the way u want. is that legal?


May. 27, 2008 | 12:53 PM emanhattan says:

whoa! dude. nice comic there did you make it i presume?

May. 31, 2008 | 4:29 AM The-Swain responds:

I did indeed, for Hans van Harken's evil comic publishing scheme. You should see MindChamber's though :O


May. 27, 2008 | 12:55 PM emanhattan says:

2 years? son of a bitch! I am WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY delayed.

: O


May. 28, 2008 | 1:57 AM damson says:

I WANT BLOCKHEAD 11! I also can't wait to try out the Mastermind game...tried the thingamabob there and it seems good...but since when did people hire vampyres in meeting rooms? Seems kinda wierd to me...lol...

May. 31, 2008 | 4:30 AM The-Swain responds:

That's his name, the dude from the beginning of Mastermind 2.


May. 28, 2008 | 6:33 AM blackduckie says:

Will the actual Mastermind game be in that kind of birds-eye view? I was sorta hoping for summin' a bit more 3D-ish. It can be accomplished fairly simply (I think) in Flash (this mcvideogame thing made me think of this), but it would be hard making the minions move over terrain at this kind of angle. Looking forward to PORTAL DOMINATION and then BH11 and RV1. :D

May. 28, 2008 | 5:07 PM The-Swain responds:

The base defense is top-down (I didn't want to bother with depths on my first game), but the rest of the game is multi-angled via views and cutscenes that change depending on what you do.


May. 28, 2008 | 1:39 PM HeavyTank says:

The engine is fine, can't wait 2 see the ga,e (LOL a mastermind def game?LOL!)


May. 31, 2008 | 12:06 AM Dools says:

YOU'RE GOING TO CONTINUE BLOCKHEAD?! HOLY CRAP! You rock! And Mastermind 4?! You sure are a flash artist who knows how to please his fans!

-Dools


Jun. 1, 2008 | 3:50 AM Barbedwireman says:

R.I.P Racist Vampires:
Keep on keepin on, my bloodchuggin albino-esque W.I.Ps

=[

On a happier note, We at the forum expect much detail and stories when you get back from the appledome. And pictures. and video. and flash! AND BOOBS!
Alright, maybe just stories and pics.

Jun. 1, 2008 | 4:40 PM The-Swain responds:

RV will be done, I love the series, I just hate the work I made for myself to make it happen. Means I have to rethink my approach...just meanwhile, other toons like MM and BH are gonna come first :D


Jun. 1, 2008 | 8:14 AM dtnfdt says:

Make blockhead 11 ! But good luck with your mastermind work.


Jun. 2, 2008 | 9:29 AM Allam says:

I'll have to make some more room in my saves list for these I guess :P


Jun. 2, 2008 | 1:16 PM Sawdust says:

Aren't patsies people you blame crimes on?

Jun. 2, 2008 | 6:34 PM The-Swain responds:

A patsy is just a stooge, like a puppet for whom you have no sentimental attachment. And yeah, the purpose of these guys is to take heat for you, in addition to using their skills to improve the chance of mission success.


Jun. 2, 2008 | 3:38 PM NewgroundsDummie says:

W00t BLOCKHEAD 11! i love the blockhead series :D


Jun. 5, 2008 | 4:20 PM LazyMuffin says:

I find it amazing that you have 25 animations and 42 trophies.
Newgrounds likes you.

Jun. 10, 2008 | 12:34 PM The-Swain responds:

The years have been kind to me, I shan't lie.


Jun. 6, 2008 | 12:01 AM emanhattan says:

if i go to the applecon would you sign my velociraptor?


Jun. 7, 2008 | 11:26 PM Cleon2267 says:

MY GOD THIS IS GOING TO BE AMASSING SERSLY


Jun. 8, 2008 | 9:06 AM AirHed says:

Sup Big Man. Befriend me when you finally get access to the interwebs. lol.

-Aaron

Jun. 10, 2008 | 12:34 PM The-Swain responds:

I have truly returned to an internet :O


Jun. 8, 2008 | 2:50 PM Grub-Xer0 says:

I had a fucking blast with you yesterday

Jun. 10, 2008 | 12:36 PM The-Swain responds:

It's strange that it's over already isn't it :( Thanks a bunch for coming out!


Jun. 8, 2008 | 7:53 PM Reyals says:

I'd like to thank for for treating my pen with respect and dignity today, haha.

;)


Jun. 9, 2008 | 8:38 AM EyeLovePoozy says:

Sup Swain. How was your flight back man?
Mine was terrible, I almost got into a fight with some dude behind me. lol

Jun. 10, 2008 | 12:34 PM The-Swain responds:

haha, so it was business as usual for you then, it sounds like :D

Tomamoto had a really bad flight delay, mine wasn't bad though. Also, I don't remember if you had a camera, but check it if you did - MindChamber went through Luis's camera and deleted all the pictures with him in it, so I'm guessing none of us were safe from his wrath.


Jun. 9, 2008 | 10:24 AM JoSilver says:

Hey man, OHHH I CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT TO DO WITH THE PIC YOU DREW ME!!!!!!!
THANKY YOU!!!!!!!


Jun. 9, 2008 | 2:13 PM mindlessdestruction2 says:

"i just want you to sign my filocoraptor!" lol.


Jun. 9, 2008 | 4:24 PM DancingTurkeyGod says:

Quick question: How many moms hit on you at AppleCon?

Jun. 10, 2008 | 12:36 PM The-Swain responds:

How old do you think I am :( I was accosted by a Geisha though


Jun. 9, 2008 | 7:19 PM doomshock says:

Swain!!!, remember me?doomshock..
nice to meet you at the con, very cool person lol. I would of like to do more fun stuff with you guys but..
hope to see new stuff from you like you said XD

Jun. 10, 2008 | 12:37 PM The-Swain responds:

You will, and I'm glad you made it out :D


Jun. 9, 2008 | 8:11 PM bomb50 says:

You rock! I love Blockhead and put fan art on my page. Your a master mind and a hero to all who want good, funny flash videos. Thank you so much.


Jun. 9, 2008 | 10:50 PM dominicansoldier says:

Hey Swain it was really great to meet you.. your pretty tall lol can't wait for the next block head,mastermind 4 and mastermind the game it was cool when you actually did the voice in front of us. I hope to see you again.

Jun. 10, 2008 | 12:37 PM The-Swain responds:

I'm not that tall when I'm sitting, which is why I tried to do so much of it :D I thought I was taller than Krinkels though, but I guess I was wrong


Jun. 10, 2008 | 1:55 AM Shinpachi222 says:

yeah, I was at the con. I was the annoying red-headed kid. thanks for the drawing again!

Jun. 10, 2008 | 12:32 PM The-Swain responds:

Haha, didn't see you the second day, I figured you were tired of us :D


Jun. 10, 2008 | 3:21 PM AirHed says:

Sup Dizzle.


Jun. 10, 2008 | 10:09 PM DancingTurkeyGod says:

Hahaha, my comment wasn't meant as an insult. Women do hit on men that are younger.


Jun. 11, 2008 | 1:07 AM emanhattan says:

hey! how was applecon!? : D


Jun. 11, 2008 | 8:30 PM Barbedwireman says:

HA YOUR WHISTLE STATUS IS GARBAGE N00B

Jun. 16, 2008 | 2:01 AM The-Swain responds:

And yet I'm a review mod. Irony?


Jun. 12, 2008 | 6:39 AM michaelsetiyawan says:

can you choose rate teen?PLEASE?


Jun. 12, 2008 | 9:41 PM HaXoR1500 says:

wow can't wait sounds great!


Jun. 13, 2008 | 1:49 PM M-Y says:

Mastermind 4 does not sound bad at all, if you're fine about it then go for it, I enjoyed the last 3, they were just great. I'd also like to see blockhead 11 if you make it and a ghostmas short this halloween. But on top of that, keep up the good stuff.


Jun. 14, 2008 | 6:50 AM WolfBlitz2 says:

have you ever thought of giving afro ninja a no. 2 crewcut?

Jun. 16, 2008 | 2:00 AM The-Swain responds:

If he stops helping me learn Actionscript 2 for any reason, then I'll shave it all off.


Jun. 16, 2008 | 2:48 AM kokonut10 says:

Loved the defense engine. I spent almost an hour playing it. I can't wait for Mastermind World Conqueror. It looks great!


Jun. 17, 2008 | 8:46 AM evillouis says:

you need to keep making blockhead it was so funny keep making blockhead plox


Jun. 19, 2008 | 7:56 PM TheFrankfurter says:

dude I sent you a PM can you check it for me when you get the time.
by the way it isn't a movie request.


Jun. 25, 2008 | 2:06 AM mindlessdestruction2 says:

pm me when block head 11 is out


Jun. 25, 2008 | 9:49 PM Reviewmaker says:

Hey, I dont mind you branching out, but I still prefer Blockhead over Mastermind. Except that Blockhead game, still cant get past level freaking TWO! I wish you'd make a video of the victory flashes you get from each mission and post them for the ppl who can't beat your overly difficult game.


Jun. 28, 2008 | 2:03 AM Masterswordman says:

Its been months since your last update. How's it going on current things and stuff?


Jun. 29, 2008 | 3:40 PM Joel8160 says:

Goddammit!!! I can't wait for the game AND the next movie!!!!!

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