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Theo MapEditor v2 is out!

Theo MapEditor v2 (beta) is now available online! It is part of our TheoWorlds Builder v2 SDK - the next generation platform for building online games and virtual worlds (currently in beta) .

TheoWorlds Builder is available for an early purchase in our online store.

Check the past blog posts for other updates on this project.


For those who are interested in this product, but don't want to wait for the release, check TheoAvatar SDK and TheoSDK - our existing platforms for creating online games and multi-user 3D chats like TheoAvatar in Flash. Both come with Map Editor, source code and documentation.

MyRecipes.com uses TheoWorlds.com Christmas e-card on their website

We customized our Christmas e-card for MyRecipes.com which is now features on their website.


The Christmas Gingerbread Cookie Decorator e-card is part of a series of ecards we have created in the past years. You can check the rest of the ecards here:
http://www.theoworlds.com/ecard_campaigns.html

5pm celebrates its first birthday

Our partners at 5pm are celebrating one year!
5pm is a very smart project management application that our team is using.
Congratulations, 5pm!

TheoLabs: TheoChat (beta) Released!

Theo Chat v2 (beta) is now released! It demonstrates some of the possibilities of our newest Flash isometric engine. This engine is part of TheoWorlds Builder v2 SDK - the next generation platform for building online games and virtual worlds (currently in development) .

If you are interested in TheoWorlds Builder - email us now to have access to the early beta.

Check the blog posts for other updates on this project.


For those who are interested in this product, but don't want to wait for the release, check TheoAvatar SDK and TheoSDK - our existing platforms for creating online games and multi-user 3D chats like TheoAvatar in Flash. Both come with Map Editor, source code and documentation.

Follow TheoWorlds.com on Twitter

Now you can follow us on Twitter to get the real time updates: http://twitter.com/theoworlds

TheoWorlds.com launches the redesigned website

We are glad to present you our newly redesigned website: www.theoworlds.com. More information, more screenshots, more links - we hope you will find it easy to use.

Feel free to explore it and let us know what you think.

Spookify your logo for Halloween!

Want to add more character to your brand? Try to play with seasonal variations of your logo. Halloween is a perfect occasion for this, and, luckily, we have a tool to help you with this. Head to :

http://www.theoworlds.com/halloween/

and carve your logo into a virtual pumpkin. Feel free to screenshot it, modify and use it on your website. Here you can find a plain pumpkin with a transparent background: http://www.theoworlds.com/images/pumpkin.png

Go ahead, spookify your logo and send us the results!


Interactive e-cards are a perfect viral marketing tool and can help increase your brand visibility. Check our website for information about licensing our original ecards like Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day and Birthday.

TheoLabs: TheoWorlds Builder v2 (demo#5)

TheoWorlds Builder v2 (TheoSDK 2) - the next generation platform for building online games and avatar chat worlds (currently in development) - has been updated with new features:

• Complex collision detection with conflict solving - the characters avoid stepping on each other's tiles and automatically resolve the conflicts without using the server.
• Internet lag compensation - the characters are synchronized through Dead Reckoning algorithm. The delay in communication is smoothed through adjusting the animation speed, so characters get to the destination at the same time on both screens. You can use the "latency" box to emulate the latency for each chat up to 1 sec (1000 ms).
  

Here is the link that demonstrates those features (DO NOT open this link in multiple windows):
www.theoworlds.com/labs/05/

Check the blog posts for other updates on this project.


For those who are interested in this product, but don't want to wait for the release, check TheoAvatar SDK and TheoSDK - our existing platforms for creating online games and multi-user 3D chats like TheoAvatar in Flash. Both come with Map Editor, source code and documentation.

TheoLabs: updates on TheoWorlds Builder v2

TheoWorlds Builder v2 (TheoSDK 2) - the next generation platform for building online games and avatar chat worlds (currently in development) - has been updated with new features:

• Multiple rooms and the connection between them. Step on the animated arrows to walk from one room to another.
• Sitting. Click on chairs or barrels to sit on them.

Here is the link that demonstrates those features:
www.theoworlds.com/labs/04/theolabs_04.html

Check the blog posts for other updates on this project.


For those who are interested in this product, but don't want to wait for the release, check TheoAvatar SDK and TheoSDK - our existing platforms for creating online games and multi-user 3D chats like TheoAvatar in Flash. Both come with Map Editor, source code and documentation.

TheoLabs: updates on TheoWorlds Builder v2

TheoWorlds Builder v2 (TheoSDK 2) - the next generation platform for building online games and avatar chat worlds (currently in development) - has been updated with new features:

• Mouse support. Now you can use the mouse to move your character around.
• Path finding algorithm. Calculates the shortest walk path for the characters. Supports elevations ("hills") and collision detection (avoiding obstacles like other characters).
• Chatting. Avatars can now exchange text messages.
  
• Avatar bots. Characters that are controlled by computer. In this example they randomly walk around the map and chat.
  

Here is the link that demonstrates those features:
www.theoworlds.com/labs/theolabs_03.html

Check the blog posts for other updates on this project.


For those who are interested in this product, but don't want to wait for the release, check TheoAvatar SDK and TheoSDK - our existing platforms for creating online games and multi-user 3D chats like TheoAvatar in Flash. Both come with Map Editor, source code and documentation.

Save paper - send e-cards!

Today is the Earth Day and we got a great tip for you - use e-cards instead of traditional mail cards. You will save trees and money on stamps!

We created our own Earth Day e-card (see the image) - fell free to send it around and help rise awareness. To create your own free e-cards, for any occasions, go to:

http://www.theoworlds.com/birthday/

Check other e-cards created by TheoWorlds.com (Halloween, Christmas and Valentine's Day) at: http://www.theoworlds.com/ecard_campaigns.html

TheoWorlds.com gets the Adobe Site of the Day award. The 5th time!

We were just awarded the Adobe Site of the Day for our Virtual Cake Decorator eCard.

It's our 5th SOD award for the past 2.5 years. The previous four awards were also for our interactive ecards:

• Halloween Pumpkin Carver
• Christmas Gingerbread Cookie Decorator
• Valentine's Day Cake Decorator
• Birthday Cake Decorator (for MyYearBook.com)

We've been licensing these ecards to our clients, and the results are very positive. It's an out-of-the-box viral marketing campaign than can be set up in 24 hours!

Find more about licensing our award-winning ecards here: www.theoworlds.com/ecard_campaigns.html

We are also developing custom ecards, so feel free to contact us if you need one!

- Sergei

TheoWorlds launches the Virtual Cake Decorator eCard

We just finished working on our latest project: a Virtual Cake Decorator ecard - perfect for birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions. Users can decorate a realistic-looking cake using icing, decor and even burning candles! Once the ecard is saved, it can be emailed or placed on MySpace, blog or personal website. You can check the ecard here:

http://www.theoworlds.com/birthday/

Our ecard is free to use for our website visitors, as usual. Potential clients - feel free to email us about licensing this ecard for your website.

The Virtual Cake Decorator is part of a series of ecards we have created in the past years. Each of them won the Macromedia/Adobe Site of The Day. You can check the rest of the ecards here:
http://www.theoworlds.com/ecard_campaigns.html

Wereld Natuur Fonds uses TheoAvatar SDK to create its online world - RangerClub.nl

Half a year ago Wereld Natuur Fonds (Netherlands) purchased a copy of Theo SDK & TheoAvatar SDK bundle. They used it to build their own virtual world called Ranger Club.

Using our isometric engine to "jump start" their project, they built new features on top of it like extended avatar customization, custom rooms, virtual store and more. WNF Ranger Club looks pretty impressive with original maps and graphics - a great way to visit cold places without experiencing the low temperatures.

Thanks to Margaret Massop for the information on this project.


Ever wanted to build your own online world? Try our TheoAvatar SDK - a tool that helps you build multi-user 3D chats like TheoAvatar in Flash. It comes with Map Editor, source code and documentation. It runs on both ElectroServer and SmartFoxServer. Purchase it today and start digging into the exiting world of Massively Multiplayer Online games (MMO)!

Valentine's Day - send a sweet e-card to your sweetheart!

Don't forget to send an e-card to the people you love. With our Valentine's Day ecard you can decorate your own heart-shaped cake, customize your message and email it in seconds. No stamps required. Go to:

www.theoworlds.com/valentine/

and create your own Valentine's Day ecard.

For each e-card you create we are also donating a percentage of our advertising income to The Salvation Army!

Share the love and have a Happy Valentine's Day!

Theo Christmas ecard helps raising money for a non-profit

We mentioned on a previous post that Citizens Bank of Canada used TheoWorlds' ecard to sponsor their food drive. We are happy to announce that the drive was a success. Maureen Mccartney, the Web Marketing Manager at Citizens Bank of Canada wrote us (quoted with her permission):

"I wanted to thank you for all the support you provided during our recent launch of our Gingerbread holiday ecard fundraiser for the Canadian Food Banks.

When Citizens Bank of Canada needed to customize the card and make changes to coding and implement it, your company was always there, working tirelessly with our developers to see us completely through the process. You had a very short turnaround time to make it all happen and you delivered! Thanks for helping us raise $5000 for a worthy cause."

Ecards are a very effective tool for fund-raising as they help spreading the word. And for a value of $499 for a license - it's a real deal (we did not charge any extra for the support).

Do you run a non-profit or plan on having a fund-raiser? Consider contacting Theoworlds - we can help spread your message on the web.

2 million birthday ecards

Back in April 2007 we created a Birthday Cake Decorator ecard for MyYearBook.com:

http://pimp.myyearbook.com/toys/birthdaycake/

In less than nine months there has been more than 2 million birthday ecards created!

The Birthday Cake Decorator is part of a series of ecards we have created in the past years. Each of them won the Macromedia/Adobe Site of The Day. You can check the rest of the ecards here:
http://www.theoworlds.com/ecard_campaigns.html

Citizens Bank of Canada uses TheoWorlds' ecard to sponsor a food drive

Citizens Bank of Canada used our Christmas Gingerbread Cookie Decorator ecard to sponsor its food drive. Here is the link:

https://www.citizensbank.ca/Personal/Products/SendAHolidayCard/

Citizens Bank of Canada will donate a dollar to the Canadian Association of Food Banks for every gingerbread card sent between December 10, 2007 to December 25, 2007 up to a maximum of $5000.00.

TheoAvatar SDK 1.2.2.1 - minor update

There is a small update for our TheoAvatarSDK users. It fixes the bug related to the interface (not to the isometric engine itself). The Room List was acting weird in some rare situations, and would sometimes switch users to an empty room. It has been fixed. All you have to do is to locate the "roomList" movieclip on the scene or in the library (It's the one containing the ListBox with the room names) and then replace a couple of lines (or just the whole code, if it's easier for you):

Here is the new code.

Special thanks to Drew Bennett from BYOB Simulation, who pointed this bug out to us. Drew is working on a very interesting business simulating portal using our TheoAvatarSDK. We plan to review it sometime soon.

If you want to find more about TheoAvatarSDK - visit http://www.theoworlds.com/theoavatarsdk.html