Developer's Desk: February 2009 Discussion

Amarie Ancalimon · 11:43 PM

Thread for discussing the February 2009 Developer's Desk:
http://community.istaria.com/forum/s...d.php?p=215428

Sigi · February 7th, 2009, 12:22 AM

Very nice post

.

StalePopcorn · February 7th, 2009, 01:38 AM

RE: the Wiki, just a minor correction - it was actually created by ObyDragon in March 2008, who was kind enough to add me on as Admin while he/she took a leave of absence. But thankyou very much for the kind words, which I also pass on to the wonderful editors who have been slaving away to add content, correct all my mistakes, and visit locations in Istaria where my alts would get pulped into a bloody mess

StalePopcorn · February 7th, 2009, 01:42 AM

(sorry I shouldn't have posted so soon - didn't read the whole post!)

Is the Launcher's secondary (some would say primary!) job to resolve the Vista issues people are experiencing? Managing characters via the launcher is great, but if it fixed Vista problems... hell that would be worth it's weight in gold

AguaRush · February 7th, 2009, 02:25 AM

im very very very very *insert alot of verys* EXCITED!!! woot!!!
go team!!!!

Shur · February 7th, 2009, 03:17 AM

I really hate to rain on your report, but....

the section dealing with vista seems to indicate that the bulk of the work on vista compatability is focused on coding a new launcher... This perplexes me, because the old launcher works just fine under vista. Coding a new launcher won't cause Horizons.exe to suddenly start working. Everyone I have spoken with who uses Vista had little or no trouble getting as far as the client launching, the problem is that the client crashes immediately uppon launch.

Please please say that the client is recieving coder love, please tell me you are already aware that the client crashing immediately is the majour problem with vista compatability, not the launcher.....

Aaelefein · February 7th, 2009, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shur

the section dealing with vista seems to indicate that the bulk of the work on vista compatability is focused on coding a new launcher... This perplexes me, because the old launcher works just fine under vista. Coding a new launcher won't cause Horizons.exe to suddenly start working. Please please say that the client is recieving coder love, please tell me you are already aware that the client crashing immediately is the majour problem with vista compatability, not the launcher.....

Wording means everything...the Developers desk says "This launcher is also a big step toward being able to bring our "Vista trapped" players back to Istaria." Doesn't say it IS the key, but a big step towards.

Not trying to be rude or anything Shur...just don't want people to get the wrong idea.

Favoran · February 7th, 2009, 05:36 AM

Do we even have a rough rough estimate for the labyrinth? I need to know when I need to start getting my level 12 hatchie up to 100. XD

Shur · February 7th, 2009, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aaelefein

Wording means everything...the Developers desk says "This launcher is also a big step toward being able to bring our "Vista trapped" players back to Istaria." Doesn't say it IS the key, but a big step towards.

Not trying to be rude or anything Shur...just don't want people to get the wrong idea.

i realize that, that was my point. the way it is worded suggests that the primary focus is on a new launcher, when the primary problem lies in the client itself.

Velea · February 7th, 2009, 11:36 AM

No, Shur, the way it was worded does not say that. Now if you want to interrupt it as such, feel free. But the way it was worded says it is a big step, not the key step.

Deth · February 7th, 2009, 12:10 PM

The way it is worded Shur tells me the way the web page is starting the game now is bad and makes it harder if not impossible to fix. now once they get the stand alone launcher fixed they will have a different way of starting the program and then be able to fix or change how the game is started.

CottenCandy · February 7th, 2009, 01:06 PM

One question on the new launcher.. Will we be able to switch characters without totally logging out of game and then back in? lol i always find that to be such a pain

Everything sounds wonderful

can't wait for the Labyrinth!!

Go Team!!

CottenCandy
(No i'm not edible and Yes i bite back)

Galdethriel · February 7th, 2009, 01:11 PM

Quote:

The way it is worded Shur tells me the way the web page is starting the game now is bad and makes it harder if not impossible to fix. now once they get the stand alone launcher fixed they will have a different way of starting the program and then be able to fix or change how the game is started.

Quote:

This launcher is also a big step toward being able to bring our "Vista trapped" players back to Istaria.

So does this mean there is a little ray of hope somewhere? We're getting closer?

That'd be great. I'm using the VM workstation fix right now, but it has it's issues, and I'd love to be able to use my computer to play at it's best capacity; that'd be great! I'm eagerly awaiting the Vista fix

~Galde

Shur · February 7th, 2009, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Velea

No, Shur, the way it was worded does not say that. Now if you want to interrupt it as such, feel free. But the way it was worded says it is a big step, not the key step.

very good, that's all i was looking for, thank you.

Galdethriel · February 7th, 2009, 05:48 PM

Quote:

No, Shur, the way it was worded does not say that. Now if you want to interrupt it as such, feel free. But the way it was worded says it is a big step, not the key step.

Don't you mean 'Now if you want to interpretate it as such,'? :P

---Galde, bringing you annoying and pointless posts since 1992---

XD

~Galde

awdz · February 7th, 2009, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galdethriel

Don't you mean 'Now if you want to interpretate it as such,'? :P

---Galde, bringing you annoying and pointless posts since 1992---

"interpret" vs "interpretate" ? 1992-what forums? Horizons was launched late 1993, just before Christmas...

Lots of wonderful things coming along, thank you for the update, Amarië!

Velea · February 7th, 2009, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galdethriel

Don't you mean 'Now if you want to interpretate it as such,'? :P

---Galde, bringing you annoying and pointless posts since 1992---

XD

~Galde

http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/interpretate.html

Galdethriel · February 7th, 2009, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Don't you mean 'Now if you want to interpretate it as such,'? :P

---Galde, bringing you annoying and pointless posts since 1992---

"interpret" vs "interpretate" ? 1992-what forums? Horizons was launched late 1993, just before Christmas...

Interpret... interpretate... I dunno, what's the difference? I say interpretate but... I dunno XD But 'interrupt', I've never heard that used in that way before so I thought I'd be annoying and question. XD

1992 = squealing Galde baby

Not exactly accurate, but it was a joke XD

~Galde

awdz · February 7th, 2009, 06:32 PM

doh, i'm an idiot, i meant 2003 for horizons launch :-/ cute reference to your b-day! :-)

Galdethriel · February 7th, 2009, 06:36 PM

Quote:

http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/interpretate.html

Ooooooooh. :P I learned something new!

Thanks Velea :P

~Galde

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

#1 February 6th, 2009, 11:39 PM
Amarie Ancalimon Community Manager Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 415	Developer's Desk: February 2009 Discussion Thread for discussing the February 2009 Developer's Desk: http://community.istaria.com/forum/s...d.php?p=215428 Last edited by Amarie Ancalimon; February 6th, 2009 at 11:43 PM.. Reason: Added link to developer's desk - chicken <-> egg <-> chicken

#2 February 7th, 2009, 12:22 AM
Sigi Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chaos (Unity (Ice)) Posts: 2,521	Re: Developer's Desk: February 2009 Discussion Very nice post . __________________ If you can't see 'em, you know you've got proper invisible runes.

#3 February 7th, 2009, 01:38 AM
StalePopcorn Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 578	Re: Developer's Desk: February 2009 Discussion RE: the Wiki, just a minor correction - it was actually created by ObyDragon in March 2008, who was kind enough to add me on as Admin while he/she took a leave of absence. But thankyou very much for the kind words, which I also pass on to the wonderful editors who have been slaving away to add content, correct all my mistakes, and visit locations in Istaria where my alts would get pulped into a bloody mess

#4 February 7th, 2009, 01:42 AM
StalePopcorn Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 578	Re: Developer's Desk: February 2009 Discussion (sorry I shouldn't have posted so soon - didn't read the whole post!) Is the Launcher's secondary (some would say primary!) job to resolve the Vista issues people are experiencing? Managing characters via the launcher is great, but if it fixed Vista problems... hell that would be worth it's weight in gold

#5 February 7th, 2009, 02:25 AM
AguaRush Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Usa Posts: 592	Re: Developer's Desk: February 2009 Discussion im very very very very insert alot of verys EXCITED!!! woot!!! go team!!!! __________________ Agua Rush -Dragoness 100/100/100 -Chaos and Lolaya -Saris-Chaos

#6 February 7th, 2009, 03:17 AM
Shur Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 472	Re: Developer's Desk: February 2009 Discussion I really hate to rain on your report, but.... the section dealing with vista seems to indicate that the bulk of the work on vista compatability is focused on coding a new launcher... This perplexes me, because the old launcher works just fine under vista. Coding a new launcher won't cause Horizons.exe to suddenly start working. Everyone I have spoken with who uses Vista had little or no trouble getting as far as the client launching, the problem is that the client crashes immediately uppon launch. Please please say that the client is recieving coder love, please tell me you are already aware that the client crashing immediately is the majour problem with vista compatability, not the launcher..... __________________ 1. Fix what is broken. -- 2. Finish what is not complete. -- 3. Start something new.

#8 February 7th, 2009, 05:36 AM
Favoran Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,629	Re: Developer's Desk: February 2009 Discussion Do we even have a rough rough estimate for the labyrinth? I need to know when I need to start getting my level 12 hatchie up to 100. XD __________________ <----clicky!

#10 February 7th, 2009, 11:36 AM
Velea Lady V (Developer) Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,911	Re: Developer's Desk: February 2009 Discussion No, Shur, the way it was worded does not say that. Now if you want to interrupt it as such, feel free. But the way it was worded says it is a big step, not the key step.

#11 February 7th, 2009, 12:10 PM
Deth Emissary Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,213	Re: Developer's Desk: February 2009 Discussion The way it is worded Shur tells me the way the web page is starting the game now is bad and makes it harder if not impossible to fix. now once they get the stand alone launcher fixed they will have a different way of starting the program and then be able to fix or change how the game is started. __________________

#12 February 7th, 2009, 01:06 PM
CottenCandy Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Idaho USA Posts: 170	Re: Developer's Desk: February 2009 Discussion One question on the new launcher.. Will we be able to switch characters without totally logging out of game and then back in? lol i always find that to be such a pain Everything sounds wonderful can't wait for the Labyrinth!! Go Team!! CottenCandy (No i'm not edible and Yes i bite back) __________________

#19 February 7th, 2009, 06:32 PM
awdz Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,596	Re: Developer's Desk: February 2009 Discussion doh, i'm an idiot, i meant 2003 for horizons launch :-/ cute reference to your b-day! :-) __________________ my dragonscroll

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)