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by SSX-Thunderbird
Wed Jan 03, 2018 5:33 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Best place to buy gaming laptops?
Replies: 3
Views: 1277

Re: Best place to buy gaming laptops?

Newegg has always been my place to go for this kind of stuff, but I've never seen them offer Intel CPU/AMD graphics together...does that combination even exist?
by SSX-Thunderbird
Wed Dec 27, 2017 9:37 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Descent 3 Linux Files
Replies: 67
Views: 46519

Re: Descent 3 Linux Files

Oh hey, sweet. I was pondering whether I'd have to go digging for my D3 Linux copy (which is who knows where these days), but this means I don't have to. A couple things on my experience, I had some issues with starting up the game in fullscreen, which I could only solve by completely killing X with...
by SSX-Thunderbird
Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:50 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Planet Descent Password
Replies: 4
Views: 557

I have no clue how long it's had Testi's name there, but he doesn't even have access to change passwords anymore (and nobody can view them). The email link in there has been updated, just toss a replacement password that way ;).
by SSX-Thunderbird
Fri Sep 01, 2006 10:27 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: PlanetDescent is down.
Replies: 6
Views: 1042

HTTP 500 sometimes means an ASP script error, but I haven't touched the ASP scripts on the site for some time now. The other kind of server errors usually fix themselves semi-quickly.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Tue Apr 05, 2005 3:12 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Look what I found on the front door!
Replies: 11
Views: 872

Occasionally birds like to nest in the chimney here. These days the chimney is usually capped though, so they can't. One time when the power went out, my brother decided he was cold and tried to light a fire...forgetting the chimney was capped. I think one can guess what happened from there. (That a...
by SSX-Thunderbird
Sat Mar 05, 2005 11:01 pm
Forum: DBB Feedback Forum
Topic: Update the Board
Replies: 4
Views: 1115

Blatant copying can possibly destroy any modified files on the board. And I'm pretty sure there are a handful of mods installed, so the code changes need to be applied manually.

Of course, if EasyMOD is installed, that's a different story, as it'll do the upgrade for you :P.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Sat Mar 05, 2005 10:49 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: In Your Face 3 is released
Replies: 4
Views: 820

Now posted at PD. Though the FilePlanet link is still being uploaded at this time (not that anybody cares about FP :P).
by SSX-Thunderbird
Tue Mar 01, 2005 1:48 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Don't buy WoW used...
Replies: 16
Views: 1159

This is one reason why I dislike the MMOs that you have to buy in order to create an account. The two that I play are available to be bought, but it's not required, and they can both be downloaded from the Internet legally.

For reference: EvE Online and Puzzle Pirates
by SSX-Thunderbird
Sun Feb 27, 2005 6:15 pm
Forum: DBB Feedback Forum
Topic: Update the Board
Replies: 4
Views: 1115

Latest version is 2.0.13 now, with a serious exploit fix.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Fri Feb 25, 2005 12:44 am
Forum: DBB Feedback Forum
Topic: Is it just me?
Replies: 4
Views: 967

Turn the phpBB visual confirmation on and they won't even be able to register :P. (EDIT) (Because they're not actual people, bots are registering)
by SSX-Thunderbird
Fri Feb 18, 2005 4:46 pm
Forum: Descent Old Skool
Topic: D2X-W32: Fully CTF enabled!
Replies: 10
Views: 1827

Only the Vertigo version of D2 supported Hoard.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Mon Feb 14, 2005 12:05 am
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: DosBox
Replies: 3
Views: 827

You need an incredibly fast processor to get a decent framerate. I have issues keeping Tyrian 2000 doing well at high detail levels, and I'm running on a 1.6GHz system. And Tyrian 2000 is a 2D game.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Wed Feb 09, 2005 8:02 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: nic speed?
Replies: 8
Views: 758

It shows modes that the NIC is capable of, but it can't figure out if the device on the other side has those capabilities or not. I've got experience on this one, set a NIC to 100Mbit when it was only connected to a 10Mbit hub ;). The disconnected icon came up real quick :P.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Wed Feb 09, 2005 6:33 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: nic speed?
Replies: 8
Views: 758

If you set it to a speed it can't use (ie, 100Mbps on a 10Mbit hub/switch), the device won't connect at all. Best leave it at Auto, it will pick the highest capable speed on its own.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Tue Feb 01, 2005 11:50 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: DBB Mail Errors, oh my!
Replies: 27
Views: 1410

Suggestion: Back up phpbb_topics_watch and then purge the table for now.

(EDIT)And I mean empty it, not drop it.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Tue Jan 25, 2005 5:56 pm
Forum: DBB Feedback Forum
Topic: the what now?
Replies: 5
Views: 1207

I would guess the mail function isn't working properly, and the error is coming up whenever you respond to a topic that has people watching it.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Tue Jan 25, 2005 5:47 pm
Forum: DBB Feedback Forum
Topic: why arn't my [img] .TXT [/img] pictures working anymore?
Replies: 6
Views: 1123

2.0.8 or 2.0.9 disabled using images other than JPG, PNG or GIF in the image tags to prevent possible exploits with PHP images (such as redirecting anyone who views it to somewhere else).
by SSX-Thunderbird
Wed Dec 22, 2004 8:18 am
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Core Decision?
Replies: 27
Views: 2988

Nice thread revival :P.

While I personally liked D3's singleplayer, it was really slow in getting started. The first mission (which was all you had in Demo2) was REALLY boring.

But that was just one problem, and is all I have to say for now :P.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Wed Dec 22, 2004 1:05 am
Forum: DBB Feedback Forum
Topic: This needs to stop...
Replies: 101
Views: 8724

It's working fine for me :P.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Tue Dec 21, 2004 7:37 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Gay Marriage Ban?
Replies: 211
Views: 10568

That attitude is definitely not a good thing to have in this forum.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Tue Dec 21, 2004 2:12 am
Forum: Descent Level Spotlight
Topic: Descent Dodgeball
Replies: 44
Views: 7398

I don't think I've ever seen any public restroom without a mirror :P.

I find it rather disturbing that the bathrooms are just one room :P. Or the fact that you took the time to put bathrooms in there at ALL :P.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Thu Dec 16, 2004 4:44 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Security flaw that affects pretty much all browsers
Replies: 23
Views: 1415

You fail if the new window opened by the Day In Pictures link ends up as a Secunia window instead of a USA Today window.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Sat Dec 11, 2004 11:55 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Tonights movie Matrix Reloaded
Replies: 12
Views: 1040

I thought Reloaded was the second one. I think you're thinking of Matrix Revolutions :P.

I haven't seen Reloaded or Revolutions.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Fri Dec 10, 2004 3:18 pm
Forum: DBB Feedback Forum
Topic: This needs to stop...
Replies: 101
Views: 8724

The only problems I've seen is that my browser is occasionally unable to resolve the DBB name. When I can connect to it, it's pretty fast for me.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Wed Dec 08, 2004 10:32 pm
Forum: Descent Single Player
Topic: the 2 secret levels
Replies: 3
Views: 1751

Level 8 contains the access point to the first secret level. After you've blasted both heatsinks, explore the pipe-like area a bit. The device is somewhere in there. I think.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Sun Dec 05, 2004 9:50 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: DESCENT 2 HELP
Replies: 8
Views: 796

Perhaps there's a DMA or IRQ conflict in the system? Check to make sure your sound card is the only thing using the DMA and IRQ it's been assigned. Newer systems don't have issues with this, but older systems do.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Wed Nov 24, 2004 8:19 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: What OperatingSystem do you use to play Descent3?
Replies: 63
Views: 6054

Perhaps it's a different keyboard ramping setting (assuming keyboard use)?

I use Linux myself.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Sat Nov 13, 2004 3:39 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Halo 2 reviews are out
Replies: 77
Views: 4392

You can not do split screen so it's not exactly friendly for inviting your friends over to play video games.
The PC can do split screen, but nobody ever does anymore. Some older DOS games had the ability to do split-screen.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Thu Nov 11, 2004 4:45 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Say goodbuy to an old friend. (Winamp)
Replies: 27
Views: 1488

Jeff250 wrote:Besides, there's always WMP10. :twisted:
Doesn't WMP10 only work on XP? If so, than I can't use it because I don't have XP, nor do I have any intention of getting it anytime soon.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Wed Nov 10, 2004 1:34 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Halo 2 reviews are out
Replies: 77
Views: 4392

Also add to the fact that supporting consoles is far cheaper, as there's usually only one official configuration. With PCs, you have to deal with an extreme number of different configurations.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Fri Nov 05, 2004 5:33 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Canada is thinking about cannabis Decriminalisation again.
Replies: 38
Views: 2557

Merlin: We tried to ban alcohol, but it just didn't work :P.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Fri Nov 05, 2004 1:36 am
Forum: Descent Level Spotlight
Topic: GameEdit Levels Not Hosted on Planet Descent
Replies: 41
Views: 6032

Well Checkor only handles the DF side of it, I still have to upload the levels to FP...but I don't think anyone cares about FP :P.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Mon Oct 25, 2004 1:50 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Issues with D3 Mercenary
Replies: 8
Views: 1248

If you installed Mercenary on top of 1.4, you will need to delete D3, reinstall it, install Merc, and THEN patch to 1.4.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Fri Oct 22, 2004 3:39 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Setting up a home network on Comcast cable.
Replies: 13
Views: 1335

Most cable networks do not require a login. Just plug the router into the cable modem, and configure it to use DHCP.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Wed Oct 20, 2004 9:21 am
Forum: Descent Level Spotlight
Topic: Links for Auto DownLoad?
Replies: 7
Views: 1663

Do_Checkor wrote:is there no active moderator on this forum anymore?
Zappa and FM are both inactive on the DBB, but Koolbear shows up from time to time.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Tue Oct 05, 2004 9:38 pm
Forum: Descent Level Spotlight
Topic: Zora D3
Replies: 9
Views: 2483

Your second link is pointing to the wrong location :P. The missions stuff was moved awhile ago, but I've left the static files (which your link is pointing to) in in case I forgot something :P.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Tue Oct 05, 2004 7:06 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Vortex released (chat-,serverlist-,buddylist-,level-dl-TOOL)
Replies: 37
Views: 4088

Tried to run it under Linux (using WINE), but it didn't quite work :(. Got a message about something having to do with WinSock.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Tue Oct 05, 2004 6:29 pm
Forum: DBB Feedback Forum
Topic: of local server times and spacebound poultry
Replies: 12
Views: 1730

Eastern time is presently GMT -4. Don't forget that GMT doesn't move with Daylight Savings.
by SSX-Thunderbird
Tue Oct 05, 2004 11:21 am
Forum: Descent Old Skool
Topic: Another D2 Revival
Replies: 19
Views: 3235

My problem is that I have a habit of going to the nearby (if you call 45 miles nearby) arcade on Saturdays to hang out with friends (usually) around the time of the D2 Revivals.

Though I think I may need to cut down on that, as it seems to be a money drain (gee I wonder why :P).
by SSX-Thunderbird
Mon Oct 04, 2004 7:25 pm
Forum: DBB Feedback Forum
Topic: Can some one help..???
Replies: 10
Views: 1406

It is automatically turning off because sigs are disabled. Same probably happens with HTML.