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by Foil
Fri Oct 09, 2015 4:17 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Let's Play Entropy! Round #6!
Replies: 13
Views: 2637

Re: Let's Play Entropy! Round #6!

I'm sorry, guys...

I'm out of town, and the server appears to be down. I can't even hit my router - I think it might be a power outage back home.

You guys might have to find an alternate host. :(
by Foil
Tue Oct 06, 2015 11:12 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: What was that about white privilege not existing?
Replies: 26
Views: 941

Re: What was that about white privilege not existing?

What I find utterly interesting about this thread is that in some ways, it's reflective of the study linked in the original post. [ For those who didn't look at the study: Despite the thread title, the linked study was not about the existence of white privilege. The study was primarily about how whi...
by Foil
Fri Oct 02, 2015 2:53 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Isaacs Signature
Replies: 15
Views: 2141

Re: Isaacs Signature

They're "stackable" combining unicode characters. The only reason to use that many of them is to be annoying.

This kind of junk is one reason I have "display signatures" turned off in my DBB settings. I highly recommend using the board without them.
by Foil
Wed Sep 23, 2015 4:55 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: John Quincy Adams...
Replies: 20
Views: 942

Re: John Quincy Adams...

[mod] Personal shots removed [/mod]
by Foil
Wed Sep 23, 2015 12:06 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Freedom of Religion
Replies: 167
Views: 5504

Re: Freedom of Religion

So, philosophically-ethically-speaking, what happens to that principle when no reasonable accomodation exists? (Given a case where there's no reasonable way to reconcile a religious belief with job requirements?)
by Foil
Wed Sep 23, 2015 11:16 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: I love those "your computer is infected" calls.
Replies: 19
Views: 1880

Re: I love those "your computer is infected" calls.

Oh, I love those. I have multiple Windows boxes, so if I have time, I'll keep them talking for a few minutes by playing confused/skeptical about which machine they're referring to (the usual reply is, "well, any of them", at which point I can play the baffled, "you mean it's all my ma...
by Foil
Wed Sep 23, 2015 9:52 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Freedom of Religion
Replies: 167
Views: 5504

Re: Freedom of Religion

The core issue here seems to be about accomodation. Employees can appeal to Title VII, but that doesn't apply for elected officials. So, the question becomes: Would it be appropriate to extend an accomodation to an elected official? Lothar appears to believe it would be harmless and in everyone's be...
by Foil
Mon Sep 21, 2015 4:04 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: GOG Descent 3 + Mercenary - No Black Pyro?!
Replies: 5
Views: 2216

Re: GOG Descent 3 + Mercenary - No Black Pyro?!

If I remember right, there is a registry entry that needs to be in place in order to use the Mercenary data...

This might help: http://www.planetdescent.net/index.php/ ... l#msg18690
by Foil
Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:52 pm
Forum: DBB Feedback Forum
Topic: Complaint moved from E&C
Replies: 9
Views: 2839

Re: Complaint moved from E&C

[E&C mod] Complaints about moderation style should be posted here, not in E&C. [/E&C mod]
by Foil
Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:49 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: [Split] Refugees
Replies: 7
Views: 450

Re: [Split] Refugees

[mod] Thread has been split, as the top post was completely unrelated to the thread it was posted in. Keep topics on-topic, folks. [/mod]
by Foil
Wed Sep 16, 2015 10:42 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Why we love Trump
Replies: 91
Views: 7355

Re: Why we love Trump

FiveThirtyEight (Nate Silver's organization) puts his chances at well under 5%.
by Foil
Wed Sep 16, 2015 10:35 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: I just had to...
Replies: 3
Views: 410

Re: I just had to...

If there's a point, please clarify.

If it's just for humor, I'll move it to the Café.
by Foil
Mon Sep 14, 2015 3:19 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Let's Play CTF! Round #5!
Replies: 14
Views: 2964

Re: Let's Play CTF! Round #5!

Lothar wrote:Taurus had me cursing Foil for leaving BP banned in the configuration.
That's another one I missed, my bad again. My apologies for setting up the games so hurriedly.
by Foil
Mon Sep 14, 2015 3:17 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Let's Play CTF! Round #5!
Replies: 14
Views: 2964

Re: Let's Play CTF! Round #5!

Lady Silver wrote:Originally we were going to play in Halfpipe, but the server looped all the fury levels...
Ergh, sorry about that. I neglected the server setting to keep it on the selected level in the set. My apologies.
by Foil
Thu Sep 10, 2015 3:37 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: What do "we" think about upgrading to Win10?
Replies: 71
Views: 14589

Re: What do "we" think about upgrading to Win10?

All the convenience stuff like iCloud and Google Docs and settings/data migrating from device to device... that's impossible to build without keeping lots of data about your users, and yet people demand and expect it these days. To implement device sync, you just need to keep the data that I have c...
by Foil
Wed Sep 09, 2015 10:32 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: As if Greece didn't have enough problems...
Replies: 54
Views: 2087

Re: As if Greece didn't have enough problems...

Probably. :roll:

[mod] Guys, the stated topic here is policy regarding muslim refugees. [/mod]
by Foil
Tue Sep 08, 2015 3:39 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Chess
Replies: 20
Views: 2099

Re: Chess

tunnelcat wrote:You can invite me Foil.
Done! :D
by Foil
Mon Sep 07, 2015 8:17 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Chess
Replies: 20
Views: 2099

Re: Chess

Anyone else want to join? Isaac and I have played three games so far, and I'm really enjoying getting back to playing.
by Foil
Thu Sep 03, 2015 11:55 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Home networking question; ethernet, powerline or ???
Replies: 8
Views: 2279

Re: Home networking question; ethernet, powerline or ???

I had a similar issue, connecting a media-center computer in a semi-distant bedroom. I first tried wifi, which worked fine for some things, but not well enough for my networked hdtv tuner. Ended up carefully running a cable down a wall, around a corner, and over a door frame. It's fairly unnoticeabl...
by Foil
Mon Aug 31, 2015 12:58 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Chess
Replies: 20
Views: 2099

Re: Chess

GG, Isaac. I gotta remember not to play my moves so quickly, you caught me twice reacting with a quick move I should have taken more time to think about. :)
by Foil
Sun Aug 30, 2015 1:19 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Let's Play CTF! Round #4!
Replies: 6
Views: 2040

Re: Let's Play CTF! Round #4!

Was hoping to join in today, but no one is in. :(
Lady Silver wrote:4 team CTF wasn't working.
"Wasn't working", meaning "non-functional", or meaning "wasn't fun"? (I just did a test in there, went and grabbed the three other flags and scored, and it worked correctly.)
by Foil
Fri Aug 28, 2015 2:16 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Chess
Replies: 20
Views: 2099

Re: Chess

I'm enjoying it - haven't played anyone but my son (who I am intentionally going super-easy on) in ages.
by Foil
Fri Aug 28, 2015 12:21 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Chess
Replies: 20
Views: 2099

Re: Chess

Just created an account, I'm in as "Foil". My chess is pretty rusty, too.

[ For anyone into Scrabble-style games, I'm also in AlphaJax (Windows/XBox platforms) as "Foil K". ]
by Foil
Thu Aug 27, 2015 2:14 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Descent 3 on newer machines ??
Replies: 99
Views: 137412

Re: Descent 3 on newer machines ??

It theoretically could work with any card supporting OpenAL, but after looking around a bit, it looks like it's desgined for Creative cards only (although there is at least one variant which works with other cards/chipsets).
by Foil
Wed Aug 26, 2015 10:20 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Descent 3 on newer machines ??
Replies: 99
Views: 137412

Re: Descent 3 on newer machines ??

pATChes11 wrote:...here's how you can get 3D positional audio working again: IndirectSound!
Another option:

For 3D positional audio in Descent3, I've used Creative's ALchemy (essentially a DirectSound3D wrapper) for a few years now. Works really well, IMHO.
by Foil
Tue Aug 25, 2015 1:02 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: What do "we" think about upgrading to Win10?
Replies: 71
Views: 14589

Re: What do "we" think about upgrading to Win10?

All my Win10 machines see my Lumia 1020.

(The interface is very different, there's no more "Windows Phone app for Desktop" like Win 7/8, but it works fine.)
by Foil
Tue Aug 25, 2015 9:36 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Smoked out
Replies: 8
Views: 1331

Re: Smoked out

The smoke has been quite noticeable all the way down here in Denver for a few days now. Enough to irritate my eyes.
by Foil
Tue Aug 11, 2015 4:56 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Joystick reccomendations
Replies: 16
Views: 2741

Re: Joystick reccomendations

What's been working for me, especially considering the deadzone in every other stick I've used, is finding 3D Pros in decent shape on craigslist. Requires building or obtaining an adapter, but it's worth it.
by Foil
Tue Aug 11, 2015 12:04 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: What do "we" think about upgrading to Win10?
Replies: 71
Views: 14589

Re: What do "we" think about upgrading to Win10?

I've upgraded two machines (my Surface Pro 3 and my gaming rig) to Win10. So far, so good, with only a couple of minor annoyances: Getting a clean Win10 install is a bit annoying, but straightforward; it's basically a matter of doing the upgrade install and activating online, then doing a clean inst...
by Foil
Mon Aug 10, 2015 4:22 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Navarette: "I don't know if I'm pro-choice anymore"
Replies: 24
Views: 1370

Re: Navarette: "I don't know if I'm pro-choice anymore"

Back on topic: Not sure what to think about the article (honestly, I'm not even certain it's legit, given the reputation of the site). With that said, one statement that stood out to me: "I understood the abortion debate was a tug-of-war between competing rights—those of the mother versus those...
by Foil
Fri Aug 07, 2015 10:51 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Hungary Gets It
Replies: 10
Views: 746

Re: Hungary Gets It

[mod] Cleaned up personal shots. [/mod]
by Foil
Wed Aug 05, 2015 9:35 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: I guess the USA is no longer a sovereign nation...
Replies: 13
Views: 813

Re: I guess the USA is no longer a sovereign nation...

Pineda stresses that the two appointees would not be paid – federal law prohibits that – and that they will have no power to determine city policy. While it may be a bad call PR-wise, is there technically any issue here? Do those opposed to having them as unpaid volunteer advisors have any legal ba...
by Foil
Mon Aug 03, 2015 10:04 am
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Let's Play CTF! Round #2!
Replies: 11
Views: 2841

Re: Let's Play CTF! Round #2!

Lady Silver wrote:Thanks again Foil! (I think we'll need a bigger server next time :D )
No problem.

I figured 12 would be enough - glad to hear so many showed up. (Remind me to open it up to more next time, if it's a big level.)
by Foil
Mon Aug 03, 2015 9:52 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Hanging by a Limb
Replies: 64
Views: 3370

Re: Hanging by a Limb

[mod]

The recent back-and-forth pot-shots have been moved to No Holds Barred:

http://descentbb.net/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=22279

[/mod]
by Foil
Fri Jul 31, 2015 12:41 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Body modifications anyone?
Replies: 28
Views: 1376

Re: Body modifications anyone?

Still thinking about it Foil? Is the wife not on board with the idea or are you really having a tough time deciding? :wink: She's actually okay with it; she's actually given me some really good input on a couple of my ideas. She just wants to make sure I get it on a part of my body that won't disto...
by Foil
Fri Jul 31, 2015 12:12 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Body modifications anyone?
Replies: 28
Views: 1376

Re: Body modifications anyone?

I've been considering getting a tattoo for a couple of years now. I don't have the complete design worked out, but it'll be something meaningful and unique. I hope that people who see it (typically, that will be people I know and intentionally show it to) will receive it well, but I understand that ...
by Foil
Fri Jul 31, 2015 10:16 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Hanging by a Limb
Replies: 64
Views: 3370

Re: Hanging by a Limb

[mod] Cleaned up this thread - slick, woody, keep it professional.[/mod] -------- Back on topic: I'm not fond of the conspiracy-theory video tactics that have triggered this national debate, and I really despise all the semantic arguments, "they're not 'body parts'!" "yes, they are!&...
by Foil
Wed Jul 29, 2015 11:48 am
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Let's Play CTF! Round #2!
Replies: 11
Views: 2841

Re: Let's Play CTF! Round #2!

Why not both?

Schedule a set of games to be hosted for the weekend, and list two timeframes (e.g. Friday night (US) / Saturday morning (EU) and also Sunday afternoon (US) / Sunday night (EU) ).

Then join in when you can. (e.g. I'd jump in a Sunday game for sure.)
by Foil
Mon Jul 27, 2015 9:27 am
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Let's Play CTF! Round #2!
Replies: 11
Views: 2841

Re: Let's Play CTF! Round #2!

Unfortunately I won't be able to join, but I'm happy to serve it up. :)