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- Thu Sep 01, 2022 6:32 pm
- Forum: World News
- Topic: Cost of Living crisis UK: You may be entitled to support
- Replies: 4
- Views: 16596
Cost of Living crisis UK: You may be entitled to support
Since April, I've been working at GDS (Government Digital Services). I work on the gov.uk website, and recently have been working on resources to help with the Cost of Living crisis. The page went live today, and it's worth checking out as you may be entitled to support that you're unaware of: www.g...
- Sun May 15, 2022 8:31 pm
- Forum: Creative Endeavours
- Topic: A little teaser...
- Replies: 65
- Views: 64184
Re: A little teaser...
I'm not saying I'll never finish it, just that it's not a current project... So it's still a little tease.
- Thu May 12, 2022 11:06 am
- Forum: Other topics
- Topic: Help with buying a new laptop
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14830
Re: Help with buying a new laptop
Yes, I looked at Linux, but it's just a bit too "techy" for my liking, even with a shiny GUI on top. At least the MacOS GUI is mature, I get the impression that all the Linux GUIs are a bit of a mess.
- Thu May 12, 2022 10:43 am
- Forum: Other topics
- Topic: Help with buying a new laptop
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14830
Re: Help with buying a new laptop
You raise some good points which I'm still considering, so I'm not 100% committed to Mac just yet. I'm not bothered about gaming anymore, certainly not on a laptop anyway, and the virus story isn't a concern anymore since there aren't any mechanical drives in any new Macs. But I share your Dad's fru...
- Wed May 11, 2022 7:31 pm
- Forum: Other topics
- Topic: Help with buying a new laptop
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14830
Re: Help with buying a new laptop
Interesting that your colleagues needed a dual-boot system -- I thought all the main 3d apps were available on Macs natively? I guess not. I've actually been using an older Macbook Pro for the last 6 years -- not for anything serious, just general browsing, some writing, youtube, etc. I had not real...
- Wed May 11, 2022 12:14 am
- Forum: Other topics
- Topic: Help with buying a new laptop
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14830
Re: Help with buying a new laptop
I don't think I'd risk those upgrades on the new M1 machines! And they don't support dual boot anymore, at least not for Windows. For that, I'd need Parallels and the Arm version of Windows 11. It's an option down the line, but I'm not bothered about it initially. I'm done with tinkering with tech, ...
- Tue May 10, 2022 11:24 pm
- Forum: Gaming & Sport
- Topic: I'm done with big main-stream games
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15106
Re: I'm done with big main-stream games
I've not played any games in over 6 months, indie, main-stream, or otherwise! And that doesn't bother me at all. I'm using my spare time now to get back into creative writing, and I love it
- Tue May 10, 2022 11:18 pm
- Forum: Other topics
- Topic: Help with buying a new laptop
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14830
Re: Help with buying a new laptop
Thanks Cows. I ended up buying an interesting laptop, a modular upgradeable machine from a new startup, the Framework . However, I was unimpressed by flimsy feel of the body compared to Macs, the noisy fans and the generated heat, so I'm returning it and getting a refund. I'm now going to buy a M1 M...
- Tue May 10, 2022 11:11 pm
- Forum: Creative Endeavours
- Topic: A little teaser...
- Replies: 65
- Views: 64184
Re: A little teaser...
Aha! Ironic that you've just said that, as I'm no longer doing any of this. I've given up on my digital creations and have instead returned to writing -- I really want to finish a children's book I started years ago and get it published, so that's where my focus is now.
- Thu Apr 28, 2022 1:44 am
- Forum: Science & Technology
- Topic: History of Amiga
- Replies: 17
- Views: 24071
Re: History of Amiga
I've followed that for a while. Was tempted to get one, but then realized that it was just nostalgia at play, I would never really use it, and it would be a complete waste of money. Your mileage might vary
- Fri Apr 01, 2022 3:23 pm
- Forum: Dungeon Strikes Back (DSB)
- Topic: [April Fool's] Introducing 3DSB
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6489
Re: Introducing 3DSB
This sounds amazing, but will the simulation respect the size of the champions? For example, If I'm playing as Tiggy or Gando, I expect the VR experience to accurately reflect their lower viewpoint. Because if it doesn't, I will claim you're being "heightist" and will sue the pants off ya!
- Tue Mar 22, 2022 11:41 am
- Forum: Chaos Strikes Back (CSB)
- Topic: How to close the Pit at the DIABOLICAL DEMON DIRECTOR?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8244
Re: How to close the Pit at the DIABOLICAL DEMON DIRECTOR?
I made a mistake when using the forum and ended up in the wrong category. I've now moved this to the CSB forum. The platform is an Android smartphone and the game is suitaby from the Google PlayStore. There are no "officially allowed" conversions of the game to be found on smartphones. If...
- Fri Mar 18, 2022 10:05 am
- Forum: Chaos Strikes Back (CSB)
- Topic: How to close the Pit at the DIABOLICAL DEMON DIRECTOR?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8244
Re: How to close the Pit at the DIABOLICAL DEMON DIRECTOR?
Hello Bell. You said in your first post that you're playing on a smartphone. Please be aware that any smartphone version may not be exactly the same as the original game... Including bugs like this one you've discovered. I would recommend using CSBWin on Windows if you want to be sure you're playing...
- Sat Feb 26, 2022 2:05 am
- Forum: Other topics
- Topic: Help with buying a new laptop
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14830
Re: Help with buying a new laptop
The RickRoll of the DM world... I suspected it
- Fri Feb 25, 2022 6:20 pm
- Forum: Other topics
- Topic: Help with buying a new laptop
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14830
Re: Help with buying a new laptop
Thanks Journeyman, but that doesn't link anywhere?
Thanks Prince of Elves, yes, I've looked at a few MSI machines but didn't like their aesthetic, maybe I need to look at those again...
Thanks Prince of Elves, yes, I've looked at a few MSI machines but didn't like their aesthetic, maybe I need to look at those again...
- Wed Feb 23, 2022 10:34 am
- Forum: Links and Questions & Answers
- Topic: What is the best map editor for Dungeon Master?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 11084
Re: What is the best map editor for Dungeon Master?
The download that Christophe linked to is working fine for me, maybe try again?
- Wed Feb 23, 2022 10:32 am
- Forum: Other topics
- Topic: Help with buying a new laptop
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14830
Help with buying a new laptop
HI all, I'm in the market for a new laptop. I've done a lot of research already but can't seem to find anything that meets all my requirements, so I thought I'd ask the hive mind here. I'm looking for a workhorse laptop for media creation (latest photoshop, some video editing, sound editing and 3D w...
- Wed Feb 23, 2022 10:10 am
- Forum: Other Games like DM
- Topic: Dungeons of Dreadrock
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10936
Re: Dungeons of Dreadrock
I don't usually play games in this style, but based on Sophia's comments I will definitely check it out. I'm making a conscious effort now to abandon mainstream gaming and investigate the indie stuff a bit more and this looks like a great place to start. Lovely art style for starters, and looks very...
- Wed Feb 23, 2022 10:07 am
- Forum: Other Games like DM
- Topic: Shadows of Sergoth - Amiga dungeon crawler
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2849
Re: Shadows of Sergoth - Amiga dungeon crawler
Yep, same for me too. Obviously I still like retro games, but I certainly wouldn't enjoy the hassle of playing them on actual retro hardware! Emulation all the way these days...
- Mon Feb 21, 2022 12:00 pm
- Forum: Other Games like DM
- Topic: Shadows of Sergoth - Amiga dungeon crawler
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2849
Shadows of Sergoth - Amiga dungeon crawler
Spotted this on Indie Retro News, a NEW Amiga dungeon crawler! "Shadows of Sergoth" -- it seems you need an actual Amiga to play it, so it's gonna be super, super niche in 2022. They do supply a digitial version though, so I guess that could work with WinUAE or similar emulator. It's so st...
- Thu Feb 10, 2022 4:02 pm
- Forum: Gaming & Sport
- Topic: I'm done with big main-stream games
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15106
I'm done with big main-stream games
I was looking forward to Dying Light 2, having sunk many hours into the original. But I learned that it includes Denuvo anti-tamper, and as I don't buy games that include that tech, the decison not to buy DL2 was made for me. Few other main stream games appeal to me these days, plus I have little ti...
- Thu Feb 10, 2022 12:18 pm
- Forum: Dungeon Strikes Back (DSB)
- Topic: Questions about DSB/ESB
- Replies: 433
- Views: 1946682
Re: Questions about DSB/ESB
I noticed an addition in an earlier version, a mention of sys_tick_second(). I'm curious what this is for / how it might be used? Can it be used to create real-world timers -- for example, "You have five minutes to do X." ??? If so, how would I go about that?
- Tue Feb 08, 2022 12:08 pm
- Forum: Dungeon Strikes Back (DSB)
- Topic: Questions about DSB/ESB
- Replies: 433
- Views: 1946682
Re: Questions about DSB/ESB
FYI, I've just updated the DSB Versions thread to include everything from 0.55 - 0.79, as it was very out of date. That thread makes it clear how amazing you've been Sophia for continuing to support and maintain DSB for such a long time. I'm seriously impressed with everything you've achieved with D...
- Mon Feb 07, 2022 1:03 am
- Forum: Dungeon Strikes Back (DSB)
- Topic: Questions about DSB/ESB
- Replies: 433
- Views: 1946682
Re: Questions about DSB/ESB
Ah yes, I remember now that we discussed this before. Time flies eh? Thank you, I recall now what I was going to do for this, although give my time pressures these days I'll probably just reskin it.
- Sun Feb 06, 2022 10:55 pm
- Forum: Dungeon Strikes Back (DSB)
- Topic: Questions about DSB/ESB
- Replies: 433
- Views: 1946682
Re: Questions about DSB/ESB
16! Wow :) I was thinking more along the lines of Grimrock: left click to take the item out of the hand, right click to use it. But I understand that's a big change, and as I don't have an actual use case anyway, don't worry. Last question for now: You previously added a setting to the gui_info for ...
- Sat Feb 05, 2022 12:00 pm
- Forum: Dungeon Strikes Back (DSB)
- Topic: Questions about DSB/ESB
- Replies: 433
- Views: 1946682
Re: Questions about DSB/ESB
Cool, I'll try it out and see what happens!
Another question: is there a way of stopping right-click from opening the inventory by default? It would be cool to use right-click to offer alternate actions on the combat buttons, but right now the "open inventory" function always wins.
Another question: is there a way of stopping right-click from opening the inventory by default? It would be cool to use right-click to offer alternate actions on the combat buttons, but right now the "open inventory" function always wins.
- Fri Feb 04, 2022 5:13 pm
- Forum: Other topics
- Topic: What is the better browser to use?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 19435
Re: What is the better browser to use?
Unfortunately, I hate to say it, but they are at the point where they need to upgrade. None of the current browsers have versions that work on XP, so they are limited to very old versions -- and as Sophia points out, that's not even the main problem. XP itself is unsupported now, and it's a security...
- Wed Feb 02, 2022 11:28 pm
- Forum: Dungeon Strikes Back (DSB)
- Topic: Questions about DSB/ESB
- Replies: 433
- Views: 1946682
Re: Questions about DSB/ESB
Wow, that sounds perfect, thank you very much! Another quick one: If I'm building a game that doesn't use any DM stuff at all, and I want to start from scratch, can I simply redefine the obj and gfx tables from scratch? Ideally I'd like ESB to only show my new stuff, presumably a redefined obj would...
- Wed Feb 02, 2022 7:55 am
- Forum: Dungeon Strikes Back (DSB)
- Topic: Questions about DSB/ESB
- Replies: 433
- Views: 1946682
Re: Questions about DSB/ESB
Oh right! Just one for now, but maybe a couple more. Let's say 5 to be safe. Is that possible?
- Tue Feb 01, 2022 1:06 am
- Forum: Dungeon Strikes Back (DSB)
- Topic: Questions about DSB/ESB
- Replies: 433
- Views: 1946682
Re: Questions about DSB/ESB
Only 4 bitmaps in my test sequence which goes 1-2-3-4-3-2. It's a bit clunky so I might need to increase that to smooth it out a bit. The anim needs to start at frame 1 each time it's displayed, otherwise it looks broken.