MapTools Still Not Smiling

The group I play with recently upgraded to MapTools 1.3.b89. Naturally the GM didn't mention this beforehand so when I tried to connect I got a version error. I quickly downloaded the binaries and replaced the entire folder. Everything seemed fine until I used some of my macros. Everytime a variable was used it would repeat all text found inside a DIV before that variable. Using a TWF Rogue means a ton of variables so each attack spammed a wall of text.

It was like the client was being launched in a diag mode or something. Remembered there was a fix for this yet couldn't remember what it was. Couldn't find the right words in Google so ended up browsing the RPTools forums manually. Thankfully I found the answer in the Macros section: disable the Insert Smilies option in the MapTool Preferences (Interactions tab, Chat box). *sigh* Would be nice it they'd fix that. I miss the emoticons. If I knew Java I'd fix it myself.

While I'm making note of that fix I might as well include the custom launch command I use too:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin\javaw" -Dsun.java2d.noddraw=true -Xmx1024M -Xss3m -jar maptool-1.3.b89.jar run

Sim til Emergence

Read a pretty good blog on simulation coding. I remember writing my own Life decades ago. Need to do that again as a mod or something.

Beautiful Rocks

Couple of days ago I noticed an upload on the Nexus entitled "Superior Rock Textures - Hiqh Quality HD 2K and 1K replacers." Seems like every play session there's some point where I notice how blocky and poorly textured the rocks are in numerous places. Was amazed at how good this plugin is! I only have a 1gb GTS 450 so I usually defer to 1k textures. And in my case both worked equally well.

Yet I immediately noticed they react poorly with however Skyrim renders water—creating an excessive shine thats especially visible at night but even during the day. They're such a terrific improvement I was loathe to leave any negative comments. So I took the time to phrase my findings constructively. Checking back a few minutes ago I was pleasantly surprised to find my name mentioned and a fix in place…

Going to go check it out now!

Your Penis Offends Me Greatly

The anonymity of the Internet makes it the last, great bastion of ignorance, bigotry, and petulance. Sure there are good things out there but the bad's got the same sanctuary. For instance there's a mod less than 24-hours old called Schlongs of Skyrim…

Naturally my comment isn't feedback germain to the mod itself, but rather my annoyance with other comments. There is an utter dearth of mods that give any attention to male actors or resources compared to the female explosion. So I feel motivated to use strong words in defense of whatever it released.

Hackle-raising aside it's appears to be quite an achievement as it adds new Havok'able parts without require new animation. Should be very compatible. And fun! *snicker*

Something Might Be On Fire

Looks the Xbox ONE fever has pitched. The specs appear to be substantial enough and there are a number of promises being made. See what happens. Just not on the Official website...

Another Switches

Just read a tweet from the RIFT people... they're going free-to-play on June 12. Paid for a number of months where I never bothered to log in so it's unlikely that I will play now. The hype around player-built home-spaces in the Storm Legion xpac did sound interesting. Hrm. Maybe?

That's That

Was saddened by the announcement a few weeks ago that active Skyrim development has ended. It makes marketing sense to move on from a game released a year-and-a-half ago. I am left with a feeling there could have been more. Dawnguard was too linear and Hearthfire lacked substance. Dragonborn really got it right. Guess it's good to end on a high-note. And a Legendary release of everything bundled together.

Modding will be easier I suppose. Hopefully some of the devs will still lurk.