Codic Engine.Net:  What's New?

The Latest News:

2004-1-15:  Master Concept Site Design:  What the site will look like is out of the way--now, I just have to merge it with what I have already done.

2004-1-12:  Encoder Complete:  It's party time; you can now use the encoder to make codes for you.  Go to "View Code Sets" on the main page, select the codeset you wish to make a code with, and click the "MAKE A CODE WITH THIS CODESET" hyperlink.  The encoder is still in alpha, but it is fairly stable.

2003-12-13:  Codic Engine.Net Web Service:  We now offer the Codic Engine.Net web service to you nearly three months ahead of schedule!  Go ahead and use it; more methods will be at your disposal as the Engine evolves.  You can be assured these methods will work 100% correctly, as we only upload the latest fully-functional versions of the Engine to PhoenixPo.com!  For information on how to set up the web service, please go to the link in the side bar.

Code Sets:

*Dates are approximates--believe me, I have no idea when I added the first few code sets...

Lemur Code:  (2003-09-10)  I designed this for campus, but it was never used.  I still have it because it is one code I can warp and test to experiment with.  Feel free to look if you desire.

Geek Code:  (2003-11-25)  The first major target of the Codic Engine.Net, I think this is one of the most popular code sets online.  It is the second most complex one for the Engine to work with.  This was my first target, as I guess you can say I am a geek for writing the Engine.

Furry Code:  (2003-12-09)  [The most difficult code set to add]  The Geeks are one subculture; here's another.  I did a report for a news site, Zoom Culture, once about this subculture.  I found this code set then, and have messed around with it quite a deal since.  It has its own encoder and decoder on the site, but I remember trying different codes against its decoder and it not translating one or two.  I forgot what they were, though.  Anyway, this code set gave me the idea of using hyperlinks, which I believe in conjunction with its encoder gave it its popularity among the subculture.

Ozy & Millie Code:  (2003-12-10)  Another web comic I found, and liked it for its political commentary.  It began to go away from it, so my interest has waned somewhat.  Its fan group created a code set while I was working on the original Codic Engine and I decided to add this one to the .Net version.

Perl Geek Code:  (2003-12-10)  The first in two ways for the Codic Engine.Net.  This is the first code set I put in the Engine from my searches online specifically for code sets to assimilate.  This was also the first, and only, time I will ever enter two code sets in one day!  This code is for the Perl/CGI/Python programming language subculture.  It has its own decoder and encoder and even XML files.  I may let these XML files influence my decision on how to create the Engine's XML output.  If so, I'll give credit where needed.

Space Empires IV Code:  (2003-12-13)  A code set for fans who play this game.  I'm not familiar with the game, so I am guessing it is an online sci-fi space game, perhaps akin to "Age of Empires."  Seems interesting, if I were the online gaming type.  Nah; RPGs for me all the way.  Anyway, this was part of my procrastination effort around exams.  I chose this code next because I happened across a bulletin board with very recent posts that used the code set.  It seemed like they were attempting to make their own decoder, but never did finish (the post was three months old and the site it referenced said it hadn't finished yet).  I thought that was a shame, so added it to the Engine.

Plush Code:  (2004-1-11)  For those who really like plush/stuffed animals, here's a code for you.  It identifies you as a fan of the plushie world.  I'm not really into plushies, but I've collected my fair share to take up bookshelf room.  Still, I don't like the stuff mentioning sex; it both goes against the image I maintain and it sort of wipes this codeset off the "G" list.  Still, this is a fairly nice code for this subculture.  My contact with a representative for the codeset, FoxWolfie Galen, really turned out favorably, with a lot of positive support--nice person, too.  I wonder if I can keep Galen on for future comments?

Other Features:

Encoder:  (2004-1-11)  This goes without saying; you can make codes without having to do it by hand--just fill out online forms and the code will be made right in front of your eyes.

Code Set Display:  (2003-12-11)  You can now view what the code sets look like out of the Engine.  This is a very basic view, as it only took me ten to twenty minutes to program the ASP. Net page that extracts the information from the Engine.  From here, you can see a list of all code sets, their authors & emails, the code set's official site, and the contents of that code set, as interpreted by the Engine.

TO ADD--Code Sets Targeted for Inclusion:

No matter how bad or if I don't like the topic, I will still include a code set as long as it isn't that offensive.  The following pages I have spent all of five to ten minutes on each, looking over the code set and doing initial information gathering.  Therefore, I still don't know much about who or what they represent.

If you know of other code sets, let me know.

AFW (alt.fan.wedge) Code:  (link)  For a newsgroup, it looks like it is for gaming or something...

Angband Code:  (link)  For some band.  Is this one even used?

Archers Geek Code:  (link)  Same here.  It looks like they publish some books and host meetings.

Astro Geek Code:  (link)  Wow; astronomy.  I like astronomy as a hobby, but rarely gaze up at night.

Cat Codes:  (link)  Identify your kitty-cat online (for cat-lovers and owners).  Just like a bad tomcat, this code set will be a pain to add because the first question does not even use a letter to identify itself.  Being the cat's name, I have no idea how to force the Engine to identify it correctly.  Don't worry; I'll either think of something or petition a change--the last thing I ever want to do to a code set!

Dragon Code:  (link)  Look out, Fur Code; this one may just be more complicated than you are!  This one certainly seems to have more codes to it.  This is for a subculture that likes dragons.  I will find out who they are when I begin adding the code set.

Good Eats Code:  (link)  This must be some show.  Never seen it.

Lion King Code:  (link)  A code set past its prime?  Is this used any more as well?  Should I care?

My Little Pony Code:  (link)  I could not have been more surprised...  My roommate's girlfriend is a "My Little Pony" addict--I mean, collector.  I will force a change on this code if it is to be translated: it does not have spaces in between keyletters.  Spaces will be required when decoding a code made from this code set.

Orion's Arm Geek Code:  (link)  Some sort of sci-fi alien fantasy gaming or something...

Soulbond Code:  (link)  Is this one based on a game?

SCA Geek Code:  (link)  What the heck is SCA?  Doesn't really matter; they have a code set.

Were Code:  (link)  A code pertaining to werewolves.  I like mythology, but not that much...

TO ADD--Other Features (strikethrough indicates it is complete):

Encoder UI:  A major project, see results from this after New Year's 2004.

Database for Users:  Store your code sets here and search for people you might like to meet.

XML Output:  For data transfer, you get a code set in XML and your translated code in XML.  Perform transformations as needed...

Web Service:  Have your site use the power of the Codic Engine.Net to decode codes right there.  This will come after the XML output objective and most likely after the encoder is built.  DONE!