[Audyssey] X-Sight Interactive Update
Hi folks, Unfortunately, as of January 5, 2014, X-Sight Interactive will be closing its doors. Due to the high demands for games with better storylines, advanced navigation, high quality audio, and extra extensive support features such as 3d audio and online multiplayer capabilities, our current titles have not been meeting the high quality standards both we and our user base expect. As a result we are caught up in a chicken-egg circle where we are trying to create titles with the few resources we currently have at our disposal, and trying to sell them. Even then, despite a lot of time, effort and money put towards these titles, we have still not even met the expected figures. This means that other expenses such as new sound effects, voice actors and server costs, are coming from personal funds alone. Since 2006 I have, more often than not, had a team of people who have assisted me greatly in my desire to create audiogames. However, very recently, my entire team is no more, either due to other commitments, or discontent with the state of events here. This means that the entire responsibility of running X-Sight Interactive has fallen to myself, the founder and, once project manager, now sole survivor, so to speak. Consequently things have gone downhill in a major way, both from a business and personal perspective, and, based on the fact that I am a married man with a family to support, I have neither time nor money enough to continue to keep up a project that was once a dream, which has now turned into a financial nightmare. Up until January 5, 2014, we are offering our two commercial products, X-Wheel and Active Soundscape Engine, at a heavily reduced price (roughly a 70% discount) of $5.00 and $3.50 respectively. After january 5 all product support and marketing will cease, at which point our free title, River Raiders, will be transferred to my personal website at www.dcpendleton.co.uk, services such as the scoreboards will remain active until January 20. I'd like to thank all our former development and testing teams (Casey Matthews, Ryan Conroy, Richard and Rachael Claridge, Quinten Pendle, Kelly Sapergia, Munawar Bijani, Vincent Rikotta, Cory Sharp, Humphrey Clement, Shaun Edwards, Eric Baud, Joseli Walter, Louis Bryant, Michael Forzano and Matthew Horspool). Special thanks goes to Ian Paget, Peter Bryenton, Sean Randall, Philip Bennefall, Jayne Holden, and last but not least, my wife, Josie Pendleton. Most of all, my sincere grattitude and appreciation go to the people whom it would be futile to try and name, you. The community who have downloaded, purchased or otherwise played our games, contributed donations, sensible suggestions, constructive criticisms, encouragements, feedback, moral support etc. Without you, I would not have been able to carry on for as long as I have and it is mainly for this reason that I feel sad to say I have to go. I wish you all the best of happiness and luck for the future, whatever you do and wherever you go, and again, thank you so much for making this past eight years a pleasure for me, even if it hasn’t led us in the direction we expected it to. Cheers. Kind regards, Damien C.S. Pendleton. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
[Audyssey] X-Wheel 1.1 Released
Hi folks, We are pleased to announce the release of X-Wheel 1.1. Though this is not a major release, it does contain a couple of important changes. Firstly, the game now contains a player manager, where you can have anything between two and four players. You can decide which players are human, and which players are computer based, and the computer players now have intelligence levels that you can choose to play with. Other minor changes include: Two new options in the main menu, to unregister the game and to clear your local scores, and the game now prompts you to confirm you wish to return to the main menu if you try and exit during a game. There are also a couple of minor bug fixes and performance improvements. You can download it at http://www.x-sight-interactive.net/games/x-wheel.php. Kind regards, Damien C.S. Pendleton, Head of X-Sight Interactive. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
[Audyssey] Off topic messages
Hi folks, May I provide a gentle reminder to the list that off topic messages are not allowed unless first preapproved by either Thomas or myself. Thanks. Kind regards, Damien C. Pendleton. Co-moderator of the Audyssey list. -Original Message- From: Jacob Kruger Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 1:26 PM To: gamers Discussion list Subject: [Audyssey] DecTalk synth comedy clip archive 120Mb, and includes both comedy clips, and song versions, etc.: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/13327195/DecTalk.zip Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] sound files for games...
Hi Al, GoldWave allows you to do all these things. If you have any questions on it I'd be happy to help you personally since I use it nearly every day for my own personal and business productions. Feel free to email me personally at dam...@dcpendleton.co.uk, or you can add me to skype if you like, damien_pendleton. Kind regards, Damien. -Original Message- From: Allan Thompson Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2012 4:51 AM To: gamers discussion list Subject: [Audyssey] sound files for games... Hi all, I know there is goldwave that blind gamers have talked about before and I was wondering if there is any place that offers excellent instructions for persons such as myself, meaning absolutely clueless, grin. Does goldwave allow one to join files together, or shorten files or record ones voice and change it? I guess that is some of my biggest questions. Thanks for any help. al The truth will set you free Jesus Christ of Nazareth 33A.D. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
[Audyssey] Moderator warning: OT: Please help to support one of our own.
Hi List, May I please remind you that off-topic messages are not permitted at all, regardless of whether OT is in the subject line or not, unless first approved by a moderator. Therefore I officially announce this topic firmly and officially closed. Any further responses to this topic will find certain individuals being placed on moderated status. Regards, Damien C. Pendleton. -Original Message- From: michael barnes Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2012 10:17 PM To: gamers@audyssey.org Subject: [Audyssey] OT: Please help to support one of our own. Hey, I thought I would come up here to ask to help support one of our own gamer's who is selling Avon. When you go to the following website http://www.josephwweaver.avonrepresentative.com Let Joseph know that Michael Barnes refer you to his site. Joseph is the one of us who is trying to make a living. Thanks! --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] a bone to pick
Hi Allan, As far as I am aware this is because there are over 300 members on the list, and when the list is in one of its heavier moments such free list providers can't process the high-traffic data easily enough to accommodate it, which means some people don't get the messages. Regards, Damien. -Original Message- From: Allan Thompson Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2012 6:47 PM To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re: [Audyssey] a bone to pick Hi, Does it cost to use yahoo or google groups? I seem to recall the list got changed from one of these but I don't recall the reason why. al The truth will set you free Jesus Christ of Nazareth 33A.D. - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward To: Gamers Discussion list Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2012 6:32 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] a bone to pick Hi Darren, Well, there are a few good reasons for not increasing the message size to 20 KB. First, is financial. Whoever maintains the Audyssey domain, server, and list will have to pay for extra bandwidth being used by the list. The larger the messages the more bandwidth it will take for Mailman to post several copies of the same message. That cost will directly effect the guy who is paying for the Audyssey domain, bandwidth, etc. That happens to be Raul, but there has been discussion of turning the list over to me so I can just put it on the same service plan as my USA Games account. Therefore the cost would be my responsibility. Second, is that the larger the size of the messages the more time it will take Mailman to post that message to everyone on the list. I realise an extra 10 KB doesn't sound like much on the surface, but is actually quite a lot if you sit down and do the math. For example, let us say that 50 messages are posted to the list on a daily basis. At 10 KB that will equal something like 0.5 MB coming into Mailman. Now, Mailman has to copy and repost all 50 messages to 300 list members which adds up to something like 150 MB in messages going out. Now, let's add an additional 10 KB of length to all 50 messages and watch our output go from 150 MB per day to 300 MB per day. That's something like 9 to 10 GB a month in messages alone. That's a dramatic increase that Mailman has to handle when we can cut that in half by limiting the message length to 10 KB. Finally,increasing the size doesn't resolve the initial problem being discussed here. Allen wanted to know if a message was rejected can he get his original message back. The answer is no, because the software doesn't support that option. Therefore if a message is 21 KB in size and the maximum length is 20 KB someone is still likely to complain about the fact they lost their original message simply because he or she didn't trim the message in the first place. So increasing the length from 10 KB to 20 KB would not resolve the issue being discussed and would add additional problems for the list moderators and maintainers in the process. Cheers! On 8/18/12, Darren Harris darren_g_har...@btinternet.com wrote: Hi tom, Then why not increase the msg size to 20kb instead of 10? This will help a little perhaps? --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] a bone to pick
Hi Allan, Email rules generally only refer to those that are received, and are useful for illiminating spam, categorising emails and the like. I have never yet seen an email client that can apply rules to messages you send. Hope this helps. Regards, Damien. -Original Message- From: Allan Thompson Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2012 8:20 PM To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re: [Audyssey] a bone to pick Hi, Thank you for answering that. I guess the sent folder copies is the way to go. I know someone mentioned making rules for your email program. Is it possible to make a rule that limits a message to a certain size when it is being sent to this list? Just thought I would ask. I am totally clueless about whatever that is. al The truth will set you free Jesus Christ of Nazareth 33A.D. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] X-Wheel
Hi, Maybe, a few fancy features will fit the description perfectly. Beyond that, you'll just have to see when it comes out. Grin. Regards, Damien. -Original Message- From: Pitermach Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2012 9:01 PM To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re: [Audyssey] X-Wheel Hi, What else can we expect in 2.0, or do you wanna keep it a secret? On 8/18/2012 7:18 AM, Damien C. Pendleton wrote: Hi John, Shoot. I'm surprised I forgot to include that in the release. I have just added it in the code and therefore it should be available in version 2.0 which I am currently working on. Cheers. Regards, Damien. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] pre-order super egg hunt plus
Hi Michael, Same here. I have always had faith enough in Liam's products to be able to trust him to provide a result for a preorder product. I remember preordering Judgment Day and being more than satisfied with it upon release and, having preordered SEH myself I am more than certain that Liam will provide a product well worth the buy. Cheers. Regards, Damien. -Original Message- From: Michael Feir Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 2:17 PM To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re: [Audyssey] pre-order super egg hunt plus I don't think a demo is really required here. He gives enough detail in his initial article and description so that people can make a fair judgement presuming they've played the free game. I didn't hesitate for a second. I'm as eager for further info on the additions as anybody else but having enjoyed the free game so much, he didn't have to twist my arm to convince me to buy into the enhanced game on faith. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] X-Wheel
Hi John, Shoot. I'm surprised I forgot to include that in the release. I have just added it in the code and therefore it should be available in version 2.0 which I am currently working on. Cheers. Regards, Damien. -Original Message- From: John Snowling Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2012 12:00 AM To: audio gamers Subject: [Audyssey] X-Wheel Hi Damion. Is there any chance you can put in an option that would allow us to clear our local top ten score? I know the scores on the website are reset I believe every month. It would be useful to clear our local top ten too. Cheers and thanks for a great game. From John. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Moderator reminder: Trimming messages
Hi Dakotah, Like I said, under special circumstances the moderators will review your message, and if it is appropriate to be the size it is we will approve it. Philip's BGT announcement is an example of such a message. Cheers. Regards, Damien. -Original Message- From: Dakotah Rickard Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 3:34 AM To: kr...@eklyon.co.uk ; Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Moderator reminder: Trimming messages I do object, only because, as I said, a person may have a single long idea which is valid. I've had to split up messages before, and it isn't so bad, but one difficulty I've had is that sometimes I'll exceed the size limit, but I lose my message, because it isn't referenced or resent in the rejection. If it was resent, then I could find a good place to split it up, or I could reread it to see if it could be modified by me. Signed: Dakotah Rickard --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Seeking tips how to jump over the bomgs in Danger city?
Hi Gerardo, In my experience, it is mainly a question of guesswork. Since the owner of Danger City stopped producing games and passed over the rights to myself, I have found it impossible to maintain and have therefore had to abandon it and thus the assistance I can provide is only minimal. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Regards, Damien. -Original Message- From: Gerardo Corripio Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 8:02 PM To: gamers@audyssey.org Subject: [Audyssey] Seeking tips how to jump over the bomgs in Danger city? HI listers: Firstly I'm Gerardo from Mexico and into audiogames, thus joining the list to learn new tips/tricks! I'd like to start off by asking for any ideas how to jump over bombs in Danger City? Thanks for any ideas and really looking forward to learning! Gerardo --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Accessible Wheel of Fortune? was x wheel how can this bea charged game?
Hi Gerardo, Freedom Wheel of Fortune can be downloaded at themillionweb.net. However, in my experience I have found it very buggy and has pretty much been abandoned, hence the reason I made my own version. Regards, Damien. -Original Message- From: Gerardo Corripio Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 8:30 PM To: 'Gamers Discussion list' Subject: [Audyssey] Accessible Wheel of Fortune? was x wheel how can this bea charged game? Wow is there an accessible Wheel of Fortune game? Where can one download? I think it's called Freedom Wheel of Fortune? Thanks for any info. Gerardo -Mensaje original- De: gamers-boun...@audyssey.org [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] En nombre de Thomas Ward Enviado el: viernes, 06 de julio de 2012 02:19 p.m. Para: Gamers Discussion list Asunto: Re: [Audyssey] x wheel how can this be a charged game? Hi Charles, Agreed. X-Wheel is a superior product. No argument from me on that. I was just offering up the point that some people might feel $15 is too high when there is already an accessible Wheel of Fortune game. The fact X-Wheel is better may be lost on them. :D On 7/6/12, Charles Rivard wee1s...@fidnet.com wrote: JMO, but the current price of roughly $15 isn't too high, when you compare how the game performs, and it's features and sound, to what was produced probably 5 or 6 years ago as a free product that has not been updated since, and that has a small database of puzzles. Thanks. --- Shepherds are the best beasts, but Labs are a close second. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] X-Wheel 1.0.2
Hi Gerardo, X-Wheel can be downloaded at x-sight-interactive.net. Hope this helps. Regards, Damien. -Original Message- From: Gerardo Corripio Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 8:04 PM To: 'Gamers Discussion list' Subject: Re: [Audyssey] X-Wheel 1.0.2 Wow if it's the rendition of Wheel of fortune I'd like to know where to download? I've always wanted to play! Thanks for any info. Gerardo -Mensaje original- De: gamers-boun...@audyssey.org [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] En nombre de Charles Rivard Enviado el: viernes, 06 de julio de 2012 01:57 p.m. Para: Gamers Discussion list Asunto: Re: [Audyssey] X-Wheel 1.0.2 Stay tuned to your inbox. I need some assistance and have sent you an Email. For now, though, what is the site for downloading? My reason for asking is explained in the off list Email. Thanks. --- Shepherds are the best beasts, but Labs are a close second. - Original Message - From: Damien C. Pendleton dam...@x-sight-interactive.net To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 5:00 AM Subject: [Audyssey] X-Wheel 1.0.2 Hey folks, X-Wheel 1.0.2 is now up and ready. The main fix is the bug Kelly kindly brought to my attention last night regarding vowels that could still be purchased with all vowels used. There are some other minor bugfixes as well. Thanks. Regards, Damien. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
[Audyssey] Muds: Re: Alter Aeon advice and suggestions
Hi Jesse, I personally use VIPMud to access Alter Aeon. Speaking of muds, does anyone have any other titles to recommend? I'm pretty new to them and am having trouble with some of the more complex ones. Alter Aeon is OK but I'm even struggling with some aspects of that one. Thanks. Regards, Damien. -Original Message- From: Jesse Gaona Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 11:39 PM To: gamers@audyssey.org Subject: [Audyssey] Alter Aeon advice and suggestions Hi all, I’m fairly new to the blind gaming world, but have been intrigued by some of the postings on the Alter Aeon discussion list. I do; however, have some questions. I have read quite a bit about this game Alter Aeon, but haven’t the sliest idea of which client is best to run with the game. I am running Windows 7 home premium with JAWS 13. I have visited the website, and like I said, “I find it very intriguing.” I will greatly appreciate any advice or suggestions on which client to run and installation of such client. Thanks, Jesse G. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
[Audyssey] Moderator reminder: Trimming messages
Hey folks, I have just tended to all the moderated messages and have had to reject a rather large number of them due to excessive size. Please could I gently remind you all to trim your messages before sending them, unless it is under special circumstances and your message is consulted with and approved by the moderators. Cheers. Kind regards, Damien C. Pendleton, Co-Moderator of the Audyssey list. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] X-Wheel 1.0.5 Released
Hi Gerardo, To update the game, simply redownload from the website and install. Installing over the top of the previous version should work in most cases. Thanks. Regards, Damien. -Original Message- From: Gerardo Corripio Sent: Monday, July 09, 2012 2:31 PM To: 'Gamers Discussion list' Subject: Re: [Audyssey] X-Wheel 1.0.5 Released HI Danian and listers: When wanting to update the game how's it done? Do I need to uninstall and reinstall the game from scratch? -Mensaje original- De: gamers-boun...@audyssey.org [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] En nombre de Damien C. Pendleton Enviado el: lunes, 09 de julio de 2012 05:22 a.m. Para: Gamers Discussion list Asunto: [Audyssey] X-Wheel 1.0.5 Released Hi folks, X-Wheel 1.0.5 has been released. This fixes a few performance issues and also allows for Alt+Tab on Mac keyboards. Also the AI has been slightly changed to make it appear slightly more intelligent in its guesses. Thanks. Regards, Damien. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Muds: Re: Alter Aeon advice and suggestions
Dennis, It was actually me who sent the message on the difficulties of Alter Aeon. You may have got confused since I replied to Jesse's original email. I will send you a message off list about it, since my difficulties are quite extensive, being new to mudding. Thanks. Damien. -Original Message- From: Dennis Towne Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 7:10 PM To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Muds: Re: Alter Aeon advice and suggestions Jesse, What parts of Alter Aeon are giving you trouble? We've been working on simplifying some of the commands and adding extra help text, and if you've found specific areas that have problems, let me know so we can take a look. There's also big soundpack for VIPMud over on nerdball.net that might make things easier: http://www.nerdball.net/2011/12/15/alter-aeon-vipmud-sound-pack-v1-30-public-link/ Good luck! Dennis Towne Alter Aeon MUD http://www.alteraeon.com --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Moderator reminder: Trimming messages
Hi Dakotah, To be honest, I'm not altogether sure why this rule applies myself. My logical guess would be that the mailing list has to send each message out to each member, which takes up bandwidth and therefore increases the site admin's running costs. This would be especially obvious during times when the list is rather high-traffic. Imagine if a thread had been going for quite a while and had generated a whole list of replies so that the messages became 100KB. Then imagine that there were 100 such messages. Not only would a single user have to download 10 megabytes of emails, the bulk of which are other portions of the same topic, but also the mail server would have to process 2 gigabytes of messages in sending those 100 large messages to a list with, let's say, 250 members. Even if this is not the main reason, it probably contributes, and other reasons are obviously logical hence the restriction's existence. All I know is, as moderator I have to enforce these rules, and I satisfy myself with that. Grin. Kind regards, Damien. -Original Message- From: Dakotah Rickard Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 11:07 PM To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Moderator reminder: Trimming messages I don't mind the idea, except I'm curious as to why there's a message length restriction. If someone doesn't want to read the entire message, they can either delete it then and there or move to the next name in the thread, depending on their client and mail reading preferences. What's more, most e-mail services give what is now an incredible amount of e-mail storage. Trimming messages is no longer a technical necessity. On those grounds, I submit that the list itself offer complaints over messages which are too long. When I write a long message, I try to give people a heads up at the beginning, and I also expect that plenty won't read it. I view long messages as essential, however, as there are many instances where I could break up a message into multiple parts, but what's the point if I can write a single, flowing missive to the group. I hope this is well-received. Signed: Dakotah Rickard On 7/24/12, Damien C. Pendleton dam...@dcpendleton.co.uk wrote: Hey folks, I have just tended to all the moderated messages and have had to reject a rather large number of them due to excessive size. Please could I gently remind you all to trim your messages before sending them, unless it is under special circumstances and your message is consulted with and approved by the moderators. Cheers. Kind regards, Damien C. Pendleton, Co-Moderator of the Audyssey list. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] x-wheel
Hi Jennifer, This is very strange indeed. Email me off list and I'll try and help you resolve your issue. Cheers. Damien. -Original Message- From: Jennifer Jarvis Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 5:29 AM To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: [Audyssey] x-wheel Hi, I been trying to play the x-wheel game, but I can't get it to do anything. The game comes up and everything, but I can't get it to start a new game or anything when I hit enter on any of the choices. Is there something I'm not doing or is this been something that needs to be fixed? Thanks --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
[Audyssey] X-Wheel 1.0.5 Released
Hi folks, X-Wheel 1.0.5 has been released. This fixes a few performance issues and also allows for Alt+Tab on Mac keyboards. Also the AI has been slightly changed to make it appear slightly more intelligent in its guesses. Thanks. Regards, Damien. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] X-Sight Interactive announces the release of X-Wheel
Hi Nicol, Sure. Just go to x-sight-interactive.net and download the demo from the games page. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Nicol nicoljaco...@telkomsa.net To: 'Gamers Discussion list' gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Monday, July 09, 2012 2:57 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] X-Sight Interactive announces the release of X-Wheel Hi Damien Congrachulations on your new game! Is there a demo that I can try out before purchasing to get a foretaste? -Original Message- From: gamers-boun...@audyssey.org [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] On Behalf Of Damien C. Pendleton Sent: 05 July 2012 07:31 PM To: gamers@audyssey.org Subject: [Audyssey] X-Sight Interactive announces the release of X-Wheel Welcome to X-Wheel, a spinoff of the popular TV game show Wheel of Fortune! Put on your thinking caps as you face a challenging mixture of luck and skill in the hot seat of our virtual television studios inside your computer. Your team mate is ready, the host has set up his gear, the cameramen are poised for action, and the viewers and spectators are anxiously awaiting your arrival. After all, you have to spin it in order to win it! X-Wheel includes: * Two normal rounds and two intense rounds of game play. * Play against an intelligent computer opponent. * Online scoreboards to compete with other winners. * Local scoreboard to track your own progress and that of local users. * 12 category banks totaling over 2300 puzzles. * Choose from either Microsoft SAPI or one of four supported screen readers as your host. * Microsoft SAPI settings are totally customisable. * High quality sound effects and music. * All the excitement of the original Wheel of Fortune plus a few extras. System Requirements: * A PC running Microsoft Windows XP or later * 512MB ram * 1.6GHZ processor * A screen reader or Microsoft Sapi 5.1 or later for spoken output * DirectX 8 or later * A DirectX compatible sound card with speakers or headphones The game is priced at $19.95 USD with an initial release discount of 25%, making a new total of $14.95 USD! If the game is well received we will add other features such as online game play, difficulty levels, user customisable puzzles and a few extra options. This upgrade will be free of charge. To find out more, please visit our website at www.x-sight-interactive.net and navigate to the Games page! Happy spinning! Kind regards, Damien Pendleton Head of X-Sight Interactive --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] X-Sight Interactive announces the release of X-Wheel
Hi Lisa, Thanks. I do this because I know how I feel when I come across a bug myself. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Lisa Hayes lhay...@internode.on.net To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Monday, July 09, 2012 4:29 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] X-Sight Interactive announces the release of X-Wheel NIcole id just like to say how prompt you are in fixing any bugs folk report to you. Thanks for being as prompt and for being receptive to suggestions and bug fixes. Lisa Hayes --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] X-Wheel, solving the puzzle
Hi Phil, One of the things I hope to add to my extended version is the ability to customise different game options, such as solving method, track used letters etc. The solving method will allow you to choose whether you fill out the missing letters or type in the whole puzzle. I originally made it so letters should be filled in to make it easier for people who may not know how to spell the puzzles and thus have more chance of getting them wrong. Hope this helps. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Phil Vlasak p...@pcsgames.net To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2012 12:31 PM Subject: [Audyssey] X-Wheel, solving the puzzle Hi Damien, Here is a case for not reading the instructions. I assumed that you needed to type in the entire answer and not just replace the stars. Then I read the directions below. For people like me could you have the game check to see if the person was typing the first letter of the puzzle that was already filled in and not the first missing letter? Or when trying to solve the puzzle, the game could say, only type in the missing letters. Solving the Puzzle When you think you know the puzzle, you can solve it without having filled the entire puzzle through spinning the wheel and guessing letters. To do this, press the solve Puzzle button. You will hear a high beep, meaning the game is waiting for your guess. To enter letters into the puzzle, simply press the corresponding letters on the keyboard. It doesn't matter where you are in the form, as the letters will still appear in the puzzle. It is important to note that when solving the puzzle, you should not write out the whole puzzle character by character. The puzzle will remain with letters filled in from previous guesses, and therefore you should only fill in the remaining asterisks. To make this easier, move to the puzzle information field and read through character by character so you can get an idea of what letter should come next and where your remaining asterisks are. Once all the letters are filled in, the game will tell you whether the puzzle is correct or not. With this in mind it is essential to check carefully through the puzzle as you are solving if you are uncertain. As you are filling in letters, each letter is only filled in once, at the point of the next asterisk, unlike guessing letters in the game which could potentially fill multiple spaces. if you enter a letter that's incorrect and you wish to reenter your guess, you can press delete from anywhere in the form. You will hear the sound of crumpling paper and the puzzle board will be reset to the state it was in before you solved the puzzle. Once you have filled out the remaining blank areas, the game will notify you as to whether you are correct or not. If you are incorrect, play passes to your opponent. If you are correct, you advance to, and are the first to play, the next round, and you receive the solve bonus for that round. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
[Audyssey] X-Wheel 1.0.4 released
Hi folks, Yet another update of X-Wheel is on the site ready for download. This version actually has a number of improvements. Its change log is listed after this message. Thanks. Damien. * Added: Speech options now work in real-time in the menu. * Added: Saved configuration options are now initially highlighted in menus. * Added: Updated the documentation with the fact that you could press v in the menu to access the version number (Thanks Charles). * Added: Allowed the right control key to be used for navigation in forms (Thanks Peter and Philip). * Bug fix: Sometimes the AI would attempt guessing a letter without spinning the wheel, causing a fatal error (Thanks Ryan). * Bug fix: Pressing v in the menu would always speak the version number with Jaws. * Bug fix: The SAPI voice menu would return to main menu rather than configuration. * Bug fix: The form would paste multiline text in a single line field, making copying and pasting registration information difficult at times. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
[Audyssey] X-Wheel 1.0.2
Hey folks, X-Wheel 1.0.2 is now up and ready. The main fix is the bug Kelly kindly brought to my attention last night regarding vowels that could still be purchased with all vowels used. There are some other minor bugfixes as well. Thanks. Regards, Damien. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] x wheel how can this be a charged game?
Hi William, If you are having problems with your keyboard I will happily help you go through them to see if there is anything wrong. I would first recommend you download the latest update and see if that fixes your issue. There was a keyboard bug which is now fixed. If not come back to me and I will see what I can do. Thanks. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: william lomas will.d.lo...@gmail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 2:00 PM Subject: [Audyssey] x wheel how can this be a charged game? hi all, i do not see x-wheel being worth charged for. 1. when jaws selected the arrow keys don't respond in the menus 2. on windows seven home premium 32 bit i seem to keep playing the role of both players how is this worth 20 dollars? --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] x wheel unlocking problem
Hi Allan, I will get this fixed as soon as possible. I have never had this issue and so am surprised to see it rear its ugly head. Thanks for letting me know. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Allan Thompson allan1.thomp...@cox.net To: gamers discussion list Gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 3:18 PM Subject: [Audyssey] x wheel unlocking problem I am having trouble registering my game. The biggest problem is that I can't cut and paste my unlock number. I am doing it manually and somehow it isn't working, despite my best efforts to do it exactly as I copied it off the web page. Does anyone else have this problem? Below is an error I got while trying to use the registration form after a number of attempts. Call stack size: 17 File: C:\Program Files\BGT\include\form.bgt Line: 3224 (1) Function: void control::move_word_right() File: C:\Program Files\BGT\include\form.bgt Line: 2096 (1) Function: void control::check() File: C:\Program Files\BGT\include\form.bgt Line: 1574 (1) Function: void audio_form::check(int) File: C:\Program Files\BGT\include\form.bgt Line: 498 (2) Function: void audio_form::monitor() File: E:\apps\X-Wheel\include\interface.bgt Line: 62 (1) Function: void user_level::show_reg_form(bool arg0 = false) File: E:\apps\X-Wheel\include\interface.bgt Line: 170 (1) Function: void user_level::validate_reg() File: E:\apps\X-Wheel\include\interface.bgt Line: 158 (1) Function: void user_level::check_reg_form() File: E:\apps\X-Wheel\include\interface.bgt Line: 63 (1) Function: void user_level::show_reg_form(bool arg0 = false) File: E:\apps\X-Wheel\include\interface.bgt Line: 170 (1) Function: void user_level::validate_reg() File: E:\apps\X-Wheel\include\interface.bgt Line: 158 (1) Function: void user_level::check_reg_form() File: E:\apps\X-Wheel\include\interface.bgt Line: 63 (1) Function: void user_level::show_reg_form(bool arg0 = false) File: E:\apps\X-Wheel\include\interface.bgt Line: 170 (1) Function: void user_level::validate_reg() File: E:\apps\X-Wheel\include\interface.bgt Line: 158 (1) Function: void user_level::check_reg_form() File: E:\apps\X-Wheel\include\interface.bgt Line: 63 (1) Function: void user_level::show_reg_form(bool arg0 = false) File: E:\apps\X-Wheel\include\menu.bgt Line: 280 (2) Function: void register() File: E:\apps\X-Wheel\include\menu.bgt Line: 58 (1) Function: void initialise_menu(string arg0 = ) File: E:\apps\X-Wheel\x-wheel.bgt Line: 22 (2) Function: void main() The truth will set you free Jesus Christ of Nazareth 33A.D. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] x wheel unlocking problem
Hi Allan, There is actually a copy paste feature. It works fine on my end. Email me privately and I'll see what I can dig out. It must be a rare and deep rooted bug because looking at my code yields no possible methods as to how this could go wrong, so I'll have to take you through it step by step to try and reproduce the issue. Cheers. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Allan Thompson allan1.thomp...@cox.net To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 3:27 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] x wheel unlocking problem Ok, it must have been a glitch. I exited the game, restarted, input my info and it worked first time. Still a copy and paste feature would be a good idea, if it was possible. thanks, al The truth will set you free Jesus Christ of Nazareth 33A.D. - Original Message - From: Allan Thompson To: gamers discussion list Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 10:18 AM Subject: [Audyssey] x wheel unlocking problem I am having trouble registering my game. The biggest problem is that I can't cut and paste my unlock number. I am doing it manually and somehow it isn't working, despite my best efforts to do it exactly as I copied it off the web page. Does anyone else have this problem? Below is an error I got while trying to use the registration form after a number of attempts. Call stack size: 17 File: C:\Program Files\BGT\include\form.bgt Line: 3224 (1) Function: void control::move_word_right() File: C:\Program Files\BGT\include\form.bgt Line: 2096 (1) Function: void control::check() File: C:\Program Files\BGT\include\form.bgt Line: 1574 (1) Function: void audio_form::check(int) File: C:\Program Files\BGT\include\form.bgt Line: 498 (2) Function: void audio_form::monitor() File: E:\apps\X-Wheel\include\interface.bgt Line: 62 (1) Function: void user_level::show_reg_form(bool arg0 = false) File: E:\apps\X-Wheel\include\interface.bgt Line: 170 (1) Function: void user_level::validate_reg() File: E:\apps\X-Wheel\include\interface.bgt Line: 158 (1) Function: void user_level::check_reg_form() File: E:\apps\X-Wheel\include\interface.bgt Line: 63 (1) Function: void user_level::show_reg_form(bool arg0 = false) File: E:\apps\X-Wheel\include\interface.bgt Line: 170 (1) Function: void user_level::validate_reg() File: E:\apps\X-Wheel\include\interface.bgt Line: 158 (1) Function: void user_level::check_reg_form() File: E:\apps\X-Wheel\include\interface.bgt Line: 63 (1) Function: void user_level::show_reg_form(bool arg0 = false) File: E:\apps\X-Wheel\include\interface.bgt Line: 170 (1) Function: void user_level::validate_reg() File: E:\apps\X-Wheel\include\interface.bgt Line: 158 (1) Function: void user_level::check_reg_form() File: E:\apps\X-Wheel\include\interface.bgt Line: 63 (1) Function: void user_level::show_reg_form(bool arg0 = false) File: E:\apps\X-Wheel\include\menu.bgt Line: 280 (2) Function: void register() File: E:\apps\X-Wheel\include\menu.bgt Line: 58 (1) Function: void initialise_menu(string arg0 = ) File: E:\apps\X-Wheel\x-wheel.bgt Line: 22 (2) Function: void main() The truth will set you free Jesus Christ of Nazareth 33A.D. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] x wheel how can this be a charged game?
Hi Thomas and all, If anyone prefers the original Freedom Wheel of Fortune and it works no problem for them then by all means continue to play that one. Nobody is in any way forced to purchase the game. However, in my experience there are many issues with the Freedom Games version. The first and perhaps most serious one is there is a Type Mismatch error message every time you get a letter right, at which point the game completely exits, making it totally unplayable. Other issues include a lack of comprehensive documentation, no computer player and therefore hardly any challenge or competition in any way, and an obvious lack of interest in maintaining it since the last version seems to have been released over six years ago. I have an electronic Wheel of Fortune game, again that I can't play due to the visual element, so I decided to make a version similar to that one, hence the birth of X-Wheel. However that has even gone above and beyond my original plans, so in my view the Freedom version pretty much holds no contest as far as I am concerned. Admittedly X-Wheel has had a few overlooked issues crop up which are now, I believe, fixed, however it has been thoroughly tested and I am well satisfied with the result. Also as previously stated I do plan to maintain it and, depending on reception, add other popular features, such as online play, difficulty levels, puzzle creators and the like. This, I believe, makes it unique in the market and therefore I decided to make it commercial. Thanks. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward thomasward1...@gmail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 4:00 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] x wheel how can this be a charged game? Hi Ryan, No worries. I for one agree with you. I understand there are bugs in the game and the price seems high in light of the fact there is a free Wheel of Fortune game floating around written by Freedom Games or whatever. Still, William didn't have the right to insult Damien, and state that its not worth $20 when it is clear Damien is trying hard to make a commercial product. He has fixed two patches in as many days which I'd expect from a developer of commercial software. On 7/6/12, Ryan Conroy staindadd...@juno.com wrote: First of all, it's worth 15. lol Secondly, maybe it has a few bugs that still need to be ironed out? That's no reason to insult the developer and say how can you charge me for this game. Blah blah blah like you always seem to do. Thomas, Raul, who ever reads this, I'm sorry, but I'm just sick of this. Everytime there's a little bug in a game, this kid has to complain about it. If you don't think it's worth your money, don't buy it. Simple as that. Myself personally, I find the game challenging, and was happy to put up the 15 dollars for it. Just my two cents worth. Ryan --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
[Audyssey] X-Wheel 1.0.3 released
Hi folks, Due to yet more bug reports I've received today I felt it necessary to post a 1.0.3 update. This fixes a few issues, one of which was that the local scoreboard wasn't working. Since that is one of the things you guys are paying for, I thought that was a pretty urgent update. Grin. Please redownload at the usual address. Thanks, and apologies for the teething problems! Regards, Damien. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] X-Wheel 1.0.3 released
Hi Charles, You can get an indication as to what version is released by looking on the download page of the game. In the basic information it gives you the current version number. Additionally, something which I actually forgot to document is that you can press v from the main menu in order to figure out what version you are using. Also let's not forget the change log in the documentation which gives you all the latest bug fixes and changes etc. Hope that helps. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Charles Rivard wee1s...@fidnet.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 9:12 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] X-Wheel 1.0.3 released Teething problems? Maybe if you and my Yellow Lab get into a tug of war using teeth and no hands, there would be a teething problem. He cheats by working his way around the ring to where you grab it. He does have sharp people chewers! Although he only weighs 70 pounds, I'll bet he would win the battle! (ornery grin) As for the download that includes all current bug fixes, is there an indication that this is the newest file? If not, how recently was this made available? Come to think of it, this might be a suggestion for the future: Put some kind of explanation to indicate that this is the latest version, and when it was made available. This will eliminate possible confusion. Thanks. --- Shepherds are the best beasts, but Labs are a close second. - Original Message - From: Damien C. Pendleton dam...@x-sight-interactive.net To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 2:59 PM Subject: [Audyssey] X-Wheel 1.0.3 released Hi folks, Due to yet more bug reports I've received today I felt it necessary to post a 1.0.3 update. This fixes a few issues, one of which was that the local scoreboard wasn't working. Since that is one of the things you guys are paying for, I thought that was a pretty urgent update. Grin. Please redownload at the usual address. Thanks, and apologies for the teething problems! Regards, Damien. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] X-Wheel suggestion - Re: X-Wheel 1.0.3 released
Hi Charles, Braille support isn't added to BGT yet as far as I am aware, but of course if Philip decides to implement that feature I will gladly honour it for X-Wheel. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Charles Rivard wee1s...@fidnet.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2012 12:47 AM Subject: [Audyssey] X-Wheel suggestion - Re: X-Wheel 1.0.3 released I am a user of JAWS. I have a braille display. For puzzle viewing, I would like to read it in braille rather than listening to speech. Would it be a lot of work, not possible, or possible to incorporate this feature? Thanks. This game is darned fun! --- Shepherds are the best beasts, but Labs are a close second. - Original Message - From: Damien C. Pendleton dam...@x-sight-interactive.net To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 2:59 PM Subject: [Audyssey] X-Wheel 1.0.3 released Hi folks, Due to yet more bug reports I've received today I felt it necessary to post a 1.0.3 update. This fixes a few issues, one of which was that the local scoreboard wasn't working. Since that is one of the things you guys are paying for, I thought that was a pretty urgent update. Grin. Please redownload at the usual address. Thanks, and apologies for the teething problems! Regards, Damien. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
[Audyssey] X-Sight Interactive announces the release of X-Wheel
Welcome to X-Wheel, a spinoff of the popular TV game show Wheel of Fortune! Put on your thinking caps as you face a challenging mixture of luck and skill in the hot seat of our virtual television studios inside your computer. Your team mate is ready, the host has set up his gear, the cameramen are poised for action, and the viewers and spectators are anxiously awaiting your arrival. After all, you have to spin it in order to win it! X-Wheel includes: * Two normal rounds and two intense rounds of game play. * Play against an intelligent computer opponent. * Online scoreboards to compete with other winners. * Local scoreboard to track your own progress and that of local users. * 12 category banks totaling over 2300 puzzles. * Choose from either Microsoft SAPI or one of four supported screen readers as your host. * Microsoft SAPI settings are totally customisable. * High quality sound effects and music. * All the excitement of the original Wheel of Fortune plus a few extras. System Requirements: * A PC running Microsoft Windows XP or later * 512MB ram * 1.6GHZ processor * A screen reader or Microsoft Sapi 5.1 or later for spoken output * DirectX 8 or later * A DirectX compatible sound card with speakers or headphones The game is priced at $19.95 USD with an initial release discount of 25%, making a new total of $14.95 USD! If the game is well received we will add other features such as online game play, difficulty levels, user customisable puzzles and a few extra options. This upgrade will be free of charge. To find out more, please visit our website at www.x-sight-interactive.net and navigate to the Games page! Happy spinning! Kind regards, Damien Pendleton Head of X-Sight Interactive --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] X-Sight Interactive announces the release of X-Wheel
Hi Kelly and all, I have just released a 1.0.1 patch which fixes a few issues: The puzzle is now spoken if the puzzle is filled without it being solved, I.E. letters are guessed and vowels purchased all the way through the game until the puzzle is full. The SAPI rates are now more adjustable, from 0 to 20. The game will now interface properly with System Access and NVDA. Thanks. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Kelly Sapergia ksaper...@gmail.com To: gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2012 8:12 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] X-Sight Interactive announces the release of X-Wheel Hi Damien and All, This is a great game! I've only played a couple rounds, but enjoyed what I saw so registered it soon after. The only change I'd like to see is a better way of adjusting the speech rate for SAPI synthesizers. I found the fast setting to be too fast, whereas in games like those from Jim Kitchen, you can adjust the rate by going to a specific number. I think that would be better, but that's just me. Also, when the computer player won the last game I played in the demo version, JAWS didn't read out the solved puzzle, and I was wondering what it was. Other than that, I'm impressed with this product. Thanks. Yours Sincerely, Kelly John Sapergia Show Host and Production Director The Global Voice Internet Radio www.theglobalvoice.info Personal Website: www.ksapergia.net Business Website: www.kjsproductions.com --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] X-Sight Interactive announces the release of X-Wheel
Hi there, I uploaded a 1.0.1 patch that fixes the installer issue. I will give your other comments due consideration. Thanks. Damien. - Original Message - From: Pitermach piterm...@gmail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2012 9:43 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] X-Sight Interactive announces the release of X-Wheel This game is cool and I'm really liking it. I'll probably be buying this momentarily. For now, some ideas. Firstly you forgot to include the dll needed to work with NVDA, and I believe system access, in the installer. For anyone having issues you can just put it from any other game into the xWheel directory and it will work. Also, I do think the interface could work much better. When it's your turn, I think you should just be able to press enter to spin or just hit a voul to buy it, and pressing s could let you solve, while pressing the arrow keys would let you review the puzzle, maybe even replace the blank spaces with a click sound to speed things up. Pressing tab could show the scoreboard and puzzle info. Right now, the audio form looks rather... Weird and it's just slow at times. Lastly I do think the crowd could react a little more, maybe some booing when you get a letter wrong, some cheering and things like that for getting higher values on the wheel and winning big. If you need sound help I'll gladly give a hand. Now then... off to buy this thing! On 2012-07-05 19:30, Damien C. Pendleton wrote: Welcome to X-Wheel, a spinoff of the popular TV game show Wheel of Fortune! Put on your thinking caps as you face a challenging mixture of luck and skill in the hot seat of our virtual television studios inside your computer. Your team mate is ready, the host has set up his gear, the cameramen are poised for action, and the viewers and spectators are anxiously awaiting your arrival. After all, you have to spin it in order to win it! X-Wheel includes: * Two normal rounds and two intense rounds of game play. * Play against an intelligent computer opponent. * Online scoreboards to compete with other winners. * Local scoreboard to track your own progress and that of local users. * 12 category banks totaling over 2300 puzzles. * Choose from either Microsoft SAPI or one of four supported screen readers as your host. * Microsoft SAPI settings are totally customisable. * High quality sound effects and music. * All the excitement of the original Wheel of Fortune plus a few extras. System Requirements: * A PC running Microsoft Windows XP or later * 512MB ram * 1.6GHZ processor * A screen reader or Microsoft Sapi 5.1 or later for spoken output * DirectX 8 or later * A DirectX compatible sound card with speakers or headphones The game is priced at $19.95 USD with an initial release discount of 25%, making a new total of $14.95 USD! If the game is well received we will add other features such as online game play, difficulty levels, user customisable puzzles and a few extra options. This upgrade will be free of charge. To find out more, please visit our website at www.x-sight-interactive.net and navigate to the Games page! Happy spinning! Kind regards, Damien Pendleton Head of X-Sight Interactive --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Possible Bug? was Re: X-Sight Interactive announces therelease of X-Wheel
Hi Kelly, Yuck. This is a serious bug and I will therefore post a 1.0.2 upgrade very shortly. Thanks for letting me know! Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Kelly Sapergia ksaper...@gmail.com To: gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2012 10:53 PM Subject: [Audyssey] Possible Bug? was Re: X-Sight Interactive announces therelease of X-Wheel Hi, OK, now this is interesting. I was in the middle of the second round in a game. I had managed to buy just about all the vowels, and got one wrong. On the computer's next turn, it went to buy a vowel, and I was sure it would get the last one. To my surprise, it just sat there, almost as though it was thinking hard. Eventually, a dialog came up saying something about there being an error in the computer's AI as it had made several attempts to guess the letter, and that the error had been logged. I pressed the OK button, and the game quit. What happened, and where exactly was the error logged? Thanks. Yours Sincerely, Kelly John Sapergia Show Host and Production Director The Global Voice Internet Radio www.theglobalvoice.info Personal Website: www.ksapergia.net Business Website: www.kjsproductions.com --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
[Audyssey] Moderator: Off Topic Messages
Hey List, I must once again bring up the painful but somehow ironically recently reoccurring subject of off topic messages on list. It keeps being stated, reminded, warned etc, and it keeps slipping by the wayside. The guidelines, and the moderators in person, have clearly stated that all off topic messages should be sent to Kevin, Tom and myself for review before posting to the Audyssey list, either to our individual addresses, or to us as a whole at gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. We have already placed one or two people on moderated status for the posting of nonapproved messages within the last week and I'm afraid we shall continue to enforce the guidelines to keep the list running as smooth as possible. This means that unfortunately I will have to place Hayden on moderated status along with those who are already on moderated status for the same reason. Please, as with the last topic, nobody reply to Hayden's post. Regards, Damien Pendleton, Co-Moderator of the Audyssey List. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
[Audyssey] Moderator: Off Topic Messages
Shaun, Thomas has already posted an email about off topic messages regarding the TextPal topic and has put some people on moderated status. He asked that nobody respond to the topic. As you have responded thereby breaking list guidelines, I feel I have no choice but to moderate you as well. Regards, Damien C. Pendleton, Co-Moderator of the Audyssey List. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] hunter1.0, the jump game and super mario brothers
Jack, All these games are very hard to come by these days. In fact, I had never heard of the Jump game until you mentioned it just now. As far as Alien Outback etc goes, just out of curiosity what features are in the older versions that you are looking for that aren't in the newer ones? Games such as Troopanum, Hunter, Alien Outback, are still available, but just updated, with bug fixes and better features etc, and therefore it is not only advisable but also encouraged to update the games for maximum stability and performance. If you are looking for Troopanum 1.0 because of the classic game play, BSC do offer Troopanum 1.6, yes it has slightly different sounds, but the classic game is still there. Hope that helps. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Jack F mymonkeyboy2...@gmail.com To: gamers gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 4:38 PM Subject: [Audyssey] hunter1.0, the jump game and super mario brothers Hi all, I wanted to ask you guys some questions about abandoned games. First of all, does anyone have hunter1.0 and troopanum1.0? Also, do you have the jump game from pb-games? I have all of them except the jump game. Also, does anyone have the older version of alien outback from ESP? Don't worry it's not cracking, all I want is the demo version, in fact, since I have a reg code I am most likely able to use the same key to register the game. And finally, I have the super mario brothers game from dragon slayer games. It might be a concept demo, but anyway, I unzipped it and didn't see a .exe file to start the game, but I found mario.tkn and thaught that had something to do with starting the game but it didn't. Really, it would be better if they compiled it so you wouldn't have to unzip it and go hunting for the game. Thanks. best regards, jack --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Urgent! OT: Request for text pal
Hi Nick, Could I please remind you to send off topic messages to either Tom, Kevin or myself before posting them on list at gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. Not only do we then reduce list traffic, but also the moderators may be able to help. As it happens I am able to help you. I will email you off list about this shortly. Kind regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Nick Helms nick.he...@gmail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 9:00 PM Subject: [Audyssey] Urgent! OT: Request for text pal Hello, I am fully aware that this message violates the list’s policy on staying on topic. However, I can think of nowhere else to take this message. I would appreciate it if someone could sent me a copy of text pal, preferably sooner than later, as I need it for the computer science course I am taking this year in school. If no one has access to a copy of text pal, I’d appreciate recommendations of functional alternatives. Thanks! Best, Nick -- Nick Helms P.L.U.R. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] LWorks gone or just down?
Hi Tobias, As a follower of LWorks on Twitter I happened to be made aware that the LWorks site is down due to a power outage at his web hosting company. This is probably also why he has not been able to email the list regarding it and I must apologise for not making everybody aware earlier on Liam's behalf. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Tobias Vinteus tob...@algonet.se To: gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 3:44 PM Subject: [Audyssey] LWorks gone or just down? Hi, Tried to access l-works.net to re-download Super Liam after re-installing my computer. I discovered I couldn't connect to the site. Has LWorks been closed? Thanks, Tobias --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
[Audyssey] Large ledges
Hi Thomas, From what I can tell, so far, MOTA 21 is rather stable. However, I've forgotten how to get over large ledges. I have looked in the room plus two rooms back and can't find any switches to turn them into bridges, but at the same time I can't jump over them in the normal way. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Regards, Damien. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] looking for an old game the savage gamut
Hi Alex, The link is: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5285041/gamut.exe Hope that helps. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: alex wallis alexwallis...@googlemail.com To: gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 5:04 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] looking for an old game the savage gamut Hi damian, if you could please upload the savage gamut bundled in its new installer, I would appreciate it, as it looks like nobody else hosts it. the link on the audiogames.net site which points at your site is broken, you might want to speak to the person who runs it about getting the games entry updated and that link either modified or taken down. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] looking for an old game the savage gamut
Hi Dark, The Dropbox links were not permanent. I had them up to give someone interested in hosting them long enough to grab them and host as necessary, but it seems nobody has hosted it. I have reuploaded the Savage Gamut but will be taking it down shortly. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: dark d...@xgam.org To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 5:56 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] looking for an old game the savage gamut Ah Alex, fair enough. I'll be glad to fix the links as soon as damien lets me know what the new ones are. Beware the grue! Dark. - Original Message - From: alex wallis alexwallis...@googlemail.com To: gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 5:40 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] looking for an old game the savage gamut Hi dark, sorry to disappoint, but the links on audiogames.net still point at his website, so if you could update them when you have a spare moment I would appreciate it. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
[Audyssey] X-Sight Interactive News
Hey guys, After ever such a long time of silence, we are back with a chunk of information for the taking. We are still in the process of working on our audiogames. Some small, and one rather large which I hope everyone will enjoy. I won't divulge too much information here, except that it is a sidescrolling adventure. Also, I won't be promising any release dates, since we all know what can sometimes get in the way while developing games. Never fear though...We plan to release audio snippets to wet your appetite as the game comes closer to completion. Which brings me very nicely to my next point. Often, a single news item at the bottom of a webpage doesn't warrant a small entry such as an immediate idea, thought or event. Twitter, on the other hand, seems great for it and, my personal experiences with Twitter have convinced me to set one up for X-Sight related stuff as well. All news entries, behind-the-scenes information, audio clips etc will be posted there as they happen. It will be the first place to receive news items, and the only place to receive our regular mini progress report posts and short audio material. Therefore now, those who are interest are free to log into Twitter (or sign up for an account if you don't have one), and follow us at XSINews. This will be replacing our previous blog, since it is easier to maintain and, in my opinion, a lot more secure. Hope to see you there! Regards, Damien Pendleton Head of X-Sight Interactive --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] looking for an old game the savage gamut
Hi Alex, I took over the project quite a while back, but it is now abandonware since I am taking the time to write my own games. If I write a boxing game it'll be completely from scratch. I hosted my abandonware products through Dropbox a while back, I'm not sure if anyone still has them or is even hosting them. The older, original installer should no longer be used, the new installer tidies some things up and announces its intent to be used as abandonware and also includes the Savage Gamut Trainer as an option, as well as hopefully making it Windows Vista/7 compatible. If it needs reuploading just let me know and I'll dig it up. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: alex wallis alexwallis...@googlemail.com To: gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 6:06 PM Subject: [Audyssey] looking for an old game the savage gamut Hi list. I guess this is a bit of a longshot, but I am looking for an old game, no longer available on the net, I believe due to the authors website being hacked. It was called the savage gamut, and was a boxing game. It had a stupidly complicated interface, I bought a copy years ago, but I guess I must have lost it in one of several harddrive crashes over the years. does anyone by any chance still have a copy of this game? as I am starved of entertainment, and thought I would try it out again. I dug up the old training program, from a backup, but can't find the full game installer. thanks for any help, Alex. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] A Sincere Apology to the List
Hi Thomas, As I said to the list at large yesterday when all this blew up, I can see why you became angry and frustrated. I guessed it was something that was happening over time with pressure and harassment from people from all areas. However, some of the things you said in your message was totally uncalled for and intolerable. I have gotten very angry in the past, but I have tried to keep that anger to myself. Though I can see why you might have wanted to write a message like that (sometimes I am guilty of acting without thinking, though not to such a public extent), I felt totally shocked, especially from a co-moderator's point of view, at some of your choicest phrases in that message. I am well aware of how reasonable you generally are, and as I said to the list, I thought you might come back after calming down. I especially admire you for having the strength and courage to apologise to the list publicly, and taking this into consideration and your past behaviour on list I am willing to give you the benefit of the doubt. I will be sending you a personal email shortly regarding the moderator side of things. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward thomasward1...@gmail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2011 1:02 PM Subject: [Audyssey] A Sincere Apology to the List Hello Everyone, I’d like to take the time here to offer my sincere apologies for my extremely disgraceful behavior yesterday morning. I know there are some here who will most likely view my behavior as childish, immature, etc. it was certainly unprofessional of me to say some of the things I said, and do some of the things I did. Yet, now that I've had some time to get away from the list, get away from the situation, cool down, and get some perspective I can see both sides of this issue a little clearer. I realize that certain members of the list, other game developers, felt they were being bullied, pressured, and Che felt it was his job to stand up and defend them the only way he knew how to. I take his points, even though he was much harsher than he needed to be, and I'll attempt to be more diplomatic in the words and things I say on this list in the future. I must honestly confess that it is hard for me not to comment on a topic or give my opinion even when the person or persons involved don't want to hear it. So I need to monitor my urge to write a quick reply and make absolutely sure it says what I mean, and that the message does not contain any words that can be misinterpreted by the intended party or parties receiving it. I guess what I'm trying to say here is simply this. E-mail is a very impersonal form of communication. To us it is just a bunch of text on the screen that gets read back to us via our screen reader of choice without any sense of the emotion, intent, or purpose behind it. It is us, the reader, who interpret it and assign emotions and intent to that message. It sometimes is interpreted correctly, and sometimes it can lead to misunderstandings and hurt feelings on both sides. Which is what I feel happened yesterday. I certainly do not want to offer you any excuses for my actions yesterday, but I do feel I owe you an explanation of why I did what I did. What I'm about to say isn't being said to get sympathy, lay a guilt trip on anybody, or hand you a sad story, etc. I merely want to give you a few facts that lead up to my behavior yesterday in the first place. You are free to reject or accept this as you will. In my message yesterday I made reference to some problems with my marriage, and let me say these are quite true, and as you might expect it is a very stressful and painful time for me. I consider the issue very personal so I don't want to get into it at any real length, but my wife and I have been having problems for quite a long time now and the situation has tended to progress from bad to worse. We have been arguing about everything from our family finances to how much time I spend on my computer working on games when she feels I should be spending that time with her or my son. Here is an example of what I mean. On July 4th my wife wanted to go to the fireworks as a family as we do every year, but I didn't want to go because for me listening to fireworks is nothing but a bunch of loud noise. I felt those two hours or so could be better spend at home working on game code, editing sounds, and working on game documentation. It went over with her like a rock, and that started an argument that ruined the entire evening for us both. Having these kinds of personal issues is bad enough, but there are certain individuals in this community who are pushing, nagging, and putting pressure on me to release Mysteries of the Ancients and Raceway on some unrealistic time table I can't simply meet and have any kind of time for my family, work, etc. I don't know if it is their ignorance of how much time and energy it takes to complete a game
[Audyssey] To all members
Hey folks, I am afraid and sad to say that Thomas has carried out the act specified in his email. His unsubscription notification came into me roughly an hour and half ago. I think it is very sad that it has come to this and I would hope that the offending members will learn by the consequences of their actions. I do hope, when things are a bit calmer, that Thomas may reconsider his decision to leave everything he has been working so hard to achieve, but I'm not banking on it. I have seen several situations where Thomas has been upset by the amount of pressure that is being put on him on both this and his own mailing lists. I try not to take sides, but at the same time it is totally uncalled for to put so much pressure on an independent, hobbiest game developer that he feels he has to leave absolutely everything behind him. Regards, Damien. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] To all members
Darren, This is no laughing matter. He is being pressured and harassed on and off lists, which can make anybody break under the strain. If one person breaks, it can affect their mood, and their mood can affect those around them. It then becomes a tense atmosphere until the pressured person finally snaps and spends more time pandering to the whims of the pressuring situation, at which point the atmosphere becomes cold as well as tense. And under that sort of atmosphere, anyone can snap, including relationships. Trust me, it has happened to me. Not exactly through game development, but through other situations around me. So please don't make false accusations or assumptions about Thomas guilt tripping, or laugh about it. Thomas is a very reasonable guy and I'm sure he wouldn't just say something to guilt trip anyone. I've seen his activity for five years roughly now, and he is a firm but fair character. But he would never flame anyone. He had his opinions, but they came in the form of constructive criticism rather than downright flaming. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: darren harris darren_g_har...@btinternet.com To: 'Gamers Discussion list' gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 1:17 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] To all members Lol don't be silly, nobody can destroy a marriage or relationship unless the 2 people involved allow it to be. I think Thomas only said that to try and lay the guilt trip on people. Which isn't going to work regardless. -Original Message- From: gamers-boun...@audyssey.org [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] On Behalf Of Lisa Hayes Sent: 20 July 2011 13:11 To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re: [Audyssey] To all members Damien can you pass on our best wishes, well those of us who care that is. Thomas did a job and a half here and was even and fare minded in his decisions. I can't program games, but I value him and his ilk who can and for him to go because of some selfish sucks in this community is shameful and if he ever comes back you'd best push off first. all those who have taken him apart well done for destroying someone and his marriage maybe. grow up if you're capable of such. Lisa Hayes www.nutrimetics.com.au/lisahayes - Original Message - From: Damien C. Pendleton dam...@x-sight-interactive.net To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 9:50 PM Subject: [Audyssey] To all members Hey folks, I am afraid and sad to say that Thomas has carried out the act specified in his email. His unsubscription notification came into me roughly an hour and half ago. I think it is very sad that it has come to this and I would hope that the offending members will learn by the consequences of their actions. I do hope, when things are a bit calmer, that Thomas may reconsider his decision to leave everything he has been working so hard to achieve, but I'm not banking on it. I have seen several situations where Thomas has been upset by the amount of pressure that is being put on him on both this and his own mailing lists. I try not to take sides, but at the same time it is totally uncalled for to put so much pressure on an independent, hobbiest game developer that he feels he has to leave absolutely everything behind him. Regards, Damien. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http
Re: [Audyssey] To all members
Darren, True, but certain conditions affect our choices, either for better or worse. We aren't just a computer who does everything from human programmed conditions or random number generators. We have emotions, we have commitments, and we have families. If our commitments get compromised by others to such an extent, then his emotions would have kicked in, which isn't exactly his fault. It is natural human instinct to do what is easiest for us, and if the pressure has mounted up so high that the easiest thing would be to work more for a quiet life, then he has done that throutgh instinct, not personal choice or preference. Who knows how much this guy has been harassed? All we know is it has made him snap, and that isn't tolerable either. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: darren harris darren_g_har...@btinternet.com To: 'Gamers Discussion list' gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 1:33 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] To all members Yes an beforehand he decided to pull people up for doing things that he himself was doing, sorry that's just double standards and I have no tolerance for that. After all said and done like I have said before we have choices. -Original Message- From: gamers-boun...@audyssey.org [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] On Behalf Of Damien C. Pendleton Sent: 20 July 2011 13:29 To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re: [Audyssey] To all members Darren, This is no laughing matter. He is being pressured and harassed on and off lists, which can make anybody break under the strain. If one person breaks, it can affect their mood, and their mood can affect those around them. It then becomes a tense atmosphere until the pressured person finally snaps and spends more time pandering to the whims of the pressuring situation, at which point the atmosphere becomes cold as well as tense. And under that sort of atmosphere, anyone can snap, including relationships. Trust me, it has happened to me. Not exactly through game development, but through other situations around me. So please don't make false accusations or assumptions about Thomas guilt tripping, or laugh about it. Thomas is a very reasonable guy and I'm sure he wouldn't just say something to guilt trip anyone. I've seen his activity for five years roughly now, and he is a firm but fair character. But he would never flame anyone. He had his opinions, but they came in the form of constructive criticism rather than downright flaming. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: darren harris darren_g_har...@btinternet.com To: 'Gamers Discussion list' gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 1:17 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] To all members Lol don't be silly, nobody can destroy a marriage or relationship unless the 2 people involved allow it to be. I think Thomas only said that to try and lay the guilt trip on people. Which isn't going to work regardless. -Original Message- From: gamers-boun...@audyssey.org [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] On Behalf Of Lisa Hayes Sent: 20 July 2011 13:11 To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re: [Audyssey] To all members Damien can you pass on our best wishes, well those of us who care that is. Thomas did a job and a half here and was even and fare minded in his decisions. I can't program games, but I value him and his ilk who can and for him to go because of some selfish sucks in this community is shameful and if he ever comes back you'd best push off first. all those who have taken him apart well done for destroying someone and his marriage maybe. grow up if you're capable of such. Lisa Hayes www.nutrimetics.com.au/lisahayes - Original Message - From: Damien C. Pendleton dam...@x-sight-interactive.net To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 9:50 PM Subject: [Audyssey] To all members Hey folks, I am afraid and sad to say that Thomas has carried out the act specified in his email. His unsubscription notification came into me roughly an hour and half ago. I think it is very sad that it has come to this and I would hope that the offending members will learn by the consequences of their actions. I do hope, when things are a bit calmer, that Thomas may reconsider his decision to leave everything he has been working so hard to achieve, but I'm not banking on it. I have seen several situations where Thomas has been upset by the amount of pressure that is being put on him on both this and his own mailing lists. I try not to take sides, but at the same time it is totally uncalled for to put so much pressure on an independent, hobbiest game developer that he feels he has to leave absolutely everything behind him. Regards, Damien. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman
Re: [Audyssey] This is all crazy
Hi list, And please excuse me for emailing from my partner's account. She used to check her emails through my computer so I get messages in duplication and sometimes I am not sure which one I am replying to. I shall delete that account off my machine now so as not to confuse me in the future. Lol. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Tyriannette T. Snowden pennyfeat...@x-sight-interactive.net To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 6:21 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] This is all crazy Hi Richard and all, OK, I will publicly apologise and stand corrected about Thomas's reaction to all of this. When I wrote my email this morning I was in the middle of broadcasting and Thomas's final resignation and unsubscription notification caught me before the rest did, and I wrote and responded in haste and frustration. I have just gone back and read the archive and was shocked to read how inappropriately Thomas handled this situation and as co-moderator would have expected better of him. I was additionally shocked that he could insult and flame someone as decent as Che and accuse him of attacking and insulting him. However, also as a member on the USAGames mailing list I have seen some of the attacks that the guy has been through from members of the blind community in general, and can see why he feels as frustrated as he does. Whether Che said anything out of turn or not, others have also contributed, both on this list, his other list, and, though I obviously haven't seen this, privately as well. Usually, I would have thought Thomas quite logical, reasonable and calm, and I can't imagine why all this blew out of nothing. Please bare with me as I return to reading this huge pile of messages that will undoubtedly present the full story, and I shall then form my opinions and make my decisions from there. I do think some of us could've handled the situation better than we did, including myself. As I said all I can do is apologise for the misunderstanding on my part. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Richard Claridge richard.claridg...@googlemail.com To: Gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 3:02 PM Subject: [Audyssey] This is all crazy Hi all. I cannot believe what has gone on here, and really how blinded people have been. Many of the responses in the last couple of hours since Thomas left I just can't understand. I think people need to reread what has happened. The person I feel most sorry for is Che. From what I understand and have read this all kicked off because of Thomas having his opinion on programming languages, which he messaged about in terms that were misunderstood by many. To be honest I do think the way Thomas writes can very often seem like he is coming across as superior because of his college training in programming and years of experience etc. I know he offers lots of people advice and fully respect this, but he does preach a lot as well. So Che wrote back expressing his displeasure at Thomas's words and his way of writing. Now if people read Che's message or messages back they will hopefully see that nowhere in this did he personally attack Thomas, just the way Thomas wrote and how it came across to him. Then Thomas basically flew off the handle and started swaring and personally insulting Che, which I thought was disgusting. I wouldn't be at all surprised if we lose another developer here in Che because of Thomas's reaction and others later support for him and open hostilitytowards Che. I think Thomas is really a great guy who has been put under pressure by people too much with regards to bringing out MOTA etc. I do believe this community has itself to blaim a lot for winding up developers and expecting too much. But Thomas's reaction was so over the top and out of order from a list member, but a moderator as well, well frankly its not on. I think its a real shame that MOTA is not going to be worked on for a while at least, and we could lose it forever, as I like the game and was looking forward to it. Thomas has always informed the community too much in a way of what has been going on with MOTA and taking too many suggestions etc on board in my opinion. Making the game how people wanted it not how he wanted it. This has been a lot of his problem, and he has lost the excitment and enjoyment of creating this game because of this. I think Darren in a way has got it spot on about him bringing up a load of stuff in his last message or two, Thomas I mean, about his marriage etc, this is unnecessary and is intentionally or not, an attempt to put the blaim on certain people other than himself. Che, you never personaly insulted Thomas, and I hope otheres realise this. I hope you stay with us and don't take Thomas's disgusting words and personal attacks to heart. Damien I think as a moderator you are being too biast, Thomas is a good guy yes, but he has been totally out of order here
Re: [Audyssey] Programming elitists was:Re: Jeremy'sincredible programming speed
Hi Hayden, Do you realise that you have replied to this message five times? Just thought you ought to know. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Hayden Presley hdpres...@hotmail.com To: 'Gamers Discussion list' gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 10:30 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey]Programming elitists was:Re: Jeremy'sincredible programming speed Hi Brian, My apologies. I was not paying attention to which message I replied to this morning. That was directed at Darren, not you. Best Regards, Hayden -Original Message- From: gamers-boun...@audyssey.org [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] On Behalf Of darren harris Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 11:44 AM To: 'Gamers Discussion list' Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Programming elitists was:Re: Jeremy'sincredible programming speed No, I called Thomas a hypocrite and I stick by those same reasons when I first said it back in the graphic novalnovel flaming -Original Message- From: gamers-boun...@audyssey.org [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] On Behalf Of Bryan Peterson Sent: 20 July 2011 17:10 To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Programming elitists was:Re: Jeremy'sincredible programming speed Whoa whoa, I was and still am one of those who support Thomas. Nor was I the one calling him a hypocrite. We are the Knights who say...Ni! - Original Message - From: Hayden Presley hdpres...@hotmail.com To: 'Gamers Discussion list' gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 9:30 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Programming elitists was:Re: Jeremy'sincredible programming speed Hi, IT's funny. If we all took that same viewpoit, we would be in quite a fix. I'm sure judges have sentenced people for forgery, yet I am sure they have lied. So, based on your way of thinking, these people had no right to sentence people for this kind of offense. After all the work the guy has put into his games, after all the attacks he has had, I am shocked you even have the gaul to say that kind of thing. Best Regards, Hayden -Original Message- From: gamers-boun...@audyssey.org [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] On Behalf Of Bryan Peterson Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 5:59 AM To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Programming elitists was: Re: Jeremy'sincredible programming speed I can't honestly say I wouldn't have reacted the same way. If I'd taken on projects someone else had abandoned only to have people constantly harrassing me about when the games were coming out or about the methods and programming language I used I'd probably have snapped long before Thomas did. THat said I still have a lot of respect for the guy. Yeah he's made his mistakes in the past but like I said, if it'd been me I'd have probably gotten myself banned from the list simply because of my frustration with what I must say is a rather ungreatful community. We are the Knights who say...Ni! - Original Message - From: darren harris darren_g_har...@btinternet.com To: 'Gamers Discussion list' gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 4:44 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Programming elitists was: Re: Jeremy'sincredible programming speed Well said. Remember the whole piracy issue? When Thomas decided to post a request for a graphic novel on the list and then pleaded it was a mistake? Well he should have gone then really because he was quite happy to threaten moderation or banning on people for posting pirated content. So he proved then he had double standards. When I proved this publically on list he privately emailed me and said apologise or I'll put you on moderated. He must have expected me to beg forgiveness. Which I didn't. suffice to say I got put on moderated but that never bothered me because after all said and done, I new that I was right and he was wrong and I wasn't about to devalue what I said for apologising for something that I saw no need for apologising for. Today we've seen yet another example of his true colours the difference is now he's stepped way over the line far more than any owner of this list can justify. He has to go now pure and simple. Even if the owner was to say no let him stay well who's going to respect him now? he's done his own damage really. Personally I'm not sorry to see him go. I new it was only a matter of time before something else happened and it has. oh well never mind he mentioned James north as well, well I didn't like him either so either way it's no real big loss. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to
Re: [Audyssey] vb6 run time files:
Hey there, You can download them at the following link: http://www.x-sight-interactive.net/xsight/sysreq/vbrun60sp6.exe Hope that helps. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Kenny Peyatt p.wildcat1...@gmail.com To: Gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Friday, July 01, 2011 2:03 AM Subject: [Audyssey] vb6 run time files: Hi can any one send me the vb 6 run time files? --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
[Audyssey] Moderator Reminder
Hi all gamers, This is a friendly moderator reminder. I have noticed a tendency recently for some members to slip back into the one-liners format when replying to messages. These one-liners are now sometimes being sent as short as one word. Please could we remember that these messages serve no purpose except generating unnecessary list traffic and flooding user's inboxes. If you want to send a message saying you agree with something, for example, please remember to say why you agree, and add something more informative to the messages. Thanks. Kind regards, Damien Pendleton, Co-Moderator of the Audyssey List. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] runtime error
Hi there Angela, You don't actually have to install the WinKit game if you don't want to, though I hope you do since it is a good game. However, there is WinLife3 which is just as good, also made by Jim Kitchen. There are, in actual fact, two components you need to install. The Visual Basic 6 runtimes and the DirectX libraries for Visual Basic. They are both located on my website. The norm would be to have to take dx8vb.dll from an XP machine and install it to your machine, but since that is a little complicated I have simplified it in all cases. The Visual Basic Runtimes can be found at the following link: http://www.x-sight-interactive.net/xsight/sysreq/vbrun60sp6.exe The DirectX8 module for VB can be found at the following link: http://www.x-sight-interactive.net/xsight/sysreq/dx8vb.exe This is an installer I have made personally to install DX8VB.dll to the correct location and register it with Windows. Having installed those two components, your games should work no problems. Hope this helps. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: dark d...@xgam.org To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 2:31 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] runtime error Hi Angela. I wonder if this is the visual basic problem which many people have found trying to play old games while running vista and windows 7. There are several components (noteably the visual basic runtime libraries), that shipped with xp, but not with vista or 7. No need to worry though. Just go to www.kitchinscin.net and download the winkit.exe file. This creates a directory to run all of Jim kitchin's free games, but more than that it installs the components needed to run them, which are also needed to run many other older games too. Often if someone has a problem running an older game on windows vista or 7, just downloading and installing winkit will fix it and this is probably what you should try first. hth. Beware the grue! Dark. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] best language for a first game atempt
Hi Dave, To add to Philip's comments, there are language tutorials, game programming tutorials, a reference guide and a friendly BGT community on the Blastbay forum. I'd also be glad to chip in on a personal level and provide you with tips and guidance on using the BGT language, from my own experiences. Email me off list and I'll do my best to help. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Philip Bennefall phi...@blastbay.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 5:22 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] best language for a first game atempt Hi David, I offer the BGT audio game development engine, which uses a scripting language with C++ like syntax, as one of the products on my website. It implements the things you mention. Screen reader support is coming up in the 1.1 release, and Sapi support is already present. Online capabilities are there, as well as a bunch of other things like keyboard and mouse input etc. In short, it wraps the low level functionality into an easy to use scriptable package. If this is something you are interested in, check out www.blastbay.com/bgt.php Kind regards, Philip Bennefall - Original Message - From: David Mehler dave.meh...@gmail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 4:58 PM Subject: [Audyssey] best language for a first game atempt Hello Everyone, I've got a game idea that I'd like to run with. I'm not sure if i'm going to make it freeware or pay that depends on how it all turns out. I'd like to know a good language to start with? I'm also interested in any game specific tutorials or howtos something to get started with. A lot of the books i've seen are just function or reference manuals on language x, I can pick that up. I'm a newbie to game writing, but not to programming although my emphasis is on web scripting, php, perl, javascript, none of those will obviously do. I can pick things up fairly quickly. I'd also prefer accessibility in the development process, a good development environment. I'm using jfw 11, and NVDA for my screen readers and am considering the possibility of making the game sapi aware. I haven't made any final decisions still planning things out, but don't want to switch languages midway through. Some features I know I want are: 1. Usable with either a screen reader or sapi voice (user preference) 2. online playable (though that probably won't be in the initial release). 3. Ease of maintaining and modifications with possible user customizations allowed I thought I'd throw this out and see what comes back. Thanks. Dave. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] MOTA Voice Output
Hi Tom, I certainly oppose it being SAPI driven personally. I'm very open on voices, just as long as it isn't a rubbish one, but I feel a game like MOTA does well to be recorded speech. Yes, I believe the rate should be slowed down though. I do find it rather difficult to understand at the current rate. Again, I don't mind which voice you use, whether you go for Acapella, Cepstral, Scansoft, ATT, Loquendo or anything like that. Just as long as they are not the Microsoft voices like Sam, Mike and Mary. Lol. Just my thoughts. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward thomasward1...@gmail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 12:28 AM Subject: [Audyssey] MOTA Voice Output Hi all, As I am now in the process of finalizing things in Mysteries of the Ancients for 1.0 release candidate 1 I would like to get your input on a few issues I have set aside until now. One of these issues is the matter of speech output for the game. As you all know back around beta 18 I rerecorded all the speech clips using Scansoft Tom's voice. Some have pointed out that the speech rate is way too fast for them, and they want me to rerecord the speech clips at a slower rate. I would certainly do so if I could figure out what is a comfortable speech rate for the majority of players out there. Its a bit hard for me to personally judge that is I tend to listen to speech at a faster rate anyway. However, I'd be willing to give it a try if people are still interested in me slowing the speech rate down. Others are just unhappy of the fact that I switched voices let alone speech rate. I gather quite a lot of you liked Acapella Heather, and many of you would rather see her return to the final release rather than Scansoft Tom. Again this is certainly doable if this is what the majority of you want. Either way I'm going to have to rerecord and update some voice clips. Finally, there is a third group asking for Sapi 5 support in the game. While I'm not completely against the idea I'd like to point out that doing so would require quite a bit of time rewriting all of the speech code to use Sapi 5 rather than prerecorded speech as the game wasn't developed with Sapi output in mind. Though, it is possible. My concerns with Sapi are this. First, that not everyone owns a high quality Sapi TTS voice, and therefore some users wouldn't have the same quality of experience as some of us with better voices like the ATT, Scansoft, or Cepstral voices to use.Second, I'm working with Blind Games Brazil and others to make Mysteries of the Ancients available to foreign non-English speaking markets. Its just easier to do that when someone can record the necessary speech clips, and drop them in the speech folder. Finally, last but not least, after we are done with the Windows release I'm going to pport the game to Mac OS and Linux and it will be easier if the game isn't tied to anything platform specific like Sapi 5. So as I currently see it I can either rerecord Scansoft Tom, restore the original Acapela Heather clips, or I can record new ones using an Ivona voice like Jenifer, Bryan, or Ashley, etc. Any thoughts or opinions? Cheers! --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] MOTA Voice Output
Hi Tom, I have my Jaws quite fast, at around 70%. However, with an audio game where you have to process quite a lot of information, I would need a steady voice to go by. I couldn't listen to lots of creatures and traps nearby and start to examine my surroundings with a voice that's speaking about nine or ten words a second. I associate that kind of speed with skimming a text document personally. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward thomasward1...@gmail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 1:44 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] MOTA Voice Output Hi Karl, True, but one of the issues is a lot of those who are making the requests are foreign speaking customers where English is not their native tongue. Therefore they want the voice slowed down so they can understand the game better. That's understandable, but how slow is too slow and how fast is too fast for them. I do understand where they are coming from. I had some French and German in high school and college, and although I know the basics of the languages I don't speak them every day, and if I were to actually talk to someone going 90 miles a minute in French or German half of it would get passed me as I can't process it that fast. That said, as most of the users do know English I think they could probably get by with it set to the current rate. It actually sounds a bit slow to me, but I'm comfortable with the current rate personally. On 6/25/11, Karl Belanger karl.belan...@comcast.net wrote: Personally, I think the voice is fine as is. I think you'll run across the problem that if you slow the voice down to much, people will start to say that the voice is dragging. If enough people say the voice is to fast and you decide to slow it down, I think the simplest way to determine the best speed would be to record a few samples at different rates, and see which people like most, or another possibility would be to estimate the rate a person would say the same rate and set it for that. Personally, I say leave it as is. Karl --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] MOTA Feedback
Hi Thomas, I'm just in the process of downloading it. I've just woken up, which is why you haven't heard from me previously. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward thomasward1...@gmail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 4:11 AM Subject: [Audyssey] MOTA Feedback Hi all, I released MOTA beta20 at 4:00 PM, and I still haven't gotten any feedback on it. I was just wondering if anyone downloaded it, had a chance to play, and if so what were your thoughts? The reason I ask is I think I've just about got everything stable for the Windows platform, and I'd like to confirm that everything is working well. In a case like that positive feedback as in, everything runs smoothly etc, is just as helpful to a developer as bugs and error reports. Knowing everything is working smoothly will allow me to turn my attention to other things like adding levels, user registration, etc rather than fixing bugs and so on. Cheers! --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] MOTA Voice Output
Charles, That is quite bizarre. Whilst writing this email, my Jaws is set to 30% now and that sounds way slower than MOTA's speech voice. I think MOTA's speech voice sounds more like jaws on 60. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Charles Rivard woofer...@sbcglobal.net To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 4:45 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] MOTA Voice Output FYI: JAWS with Eloquence, set at 30 percent, is about the same speed as the current setting of the speech in MOTA's beta 20. The reason that people might think that the speech of MOTA is a bit faster is that Scansoft Tom, at that pace, may sound a bit clipped. --- Security is not the absence of danger. It is the presence of the Lord. - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward thomasward1...@gmail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 7:37 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] MOTA Voice Output Hi Mich, Um...As I don't use Jaws I don't have any idea what Jaws sounds like at 30%. I suppse I can grab a demo if it comes to that, but I'd have to know what sinth you are using as a comparison. On 6/25/11, Mich mi...@eastlink.ca wrote: Hi Tom. if this helps. I have the speech rate for jaws set at around 30 percent so it is fast but not that fast that it doesn't make it not understandable. from Mich. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] messages appearing in my spam folder
Hi, It all depends on the message content. A spam filter will usually look for certain words or phrases, and if they match, bam. It puts them in your spam folder, even though they may be genuine. That's precisely why they will give you an interface where you can check each message. For example, I get a single email every day telling me which message have been filtered as spam the previous day with a deliver link next to it, so that if I believe they are genuine I can click deliver and it will take it to my inbox for my inspection. HTH. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Desiree Oudinot turtlepowe...@gmail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 9:44 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] messages appearing in my spam folder Hi, If I may ask, why would something like this happen when up until recently messages from this group were appearing in my inbox? I'm curious, as this has never happened to me before. On 6/21/11, Damien C. Pendleton dam...@x-sight-interactive.net wrote: Hi Jack, You receiving genuine emails in your spam folder is nothing to do with us, it happens to all of us. This is usually something on either your or your ISP's end. If you run your own spam filter or otherwise know how to access your ISP account's spam filter I would make sure that audyssey.org is in your list of approved domains. Otherwise I would suggest consulting professional help. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Jack F mymonkeyboy2...@gmail.com To: gamers gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 8:35 PM Subject: [Audyssey] messages appearing in my spam folder Hi all, I am having a big problem with getting messages. When I sent my first request to Damien about the new installers, I didn't hear from him in two days, so I thaught someone may have unsubscribed me or put me on vacation mode. Now finally I get a message, and, having found out that people were getting messages in there spam folder I looked in mine and, just as I thought found two messages from gamers in my spam folder! Is there a reason for this? Thanks, and please make sure this next message that I get does not appear in my spam folder. best regards, jack --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] new installers for old titles
Hi Jack, The old software titles are no longer supported. As for the links to the old games, I believe I have provided the links multiple times already. If you need them again, I suggest you search the Audyssey archives in order to prevent unnecessary traffic. Thanks. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Jack F mymonkeyboy2...@gmail.com To: gamers gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 1:21 PM Subject: [Audyssey] new installers for old titles Hi Damien, Could you please send me the new installers for x-sight games? I didn't get them yet. Also, for anyone who still has the clockalog program, would you please put only the voice and program download lists back on your sight? Thanks. best regards, jack --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] messages appearing in my spam folder
Hi Jack, You receiving genuine emails in your spam folder is nothing to do with us, it happens to all of us. This is usually something on either your or your ISP's end. If you run your own spam filter or otherwise know how to access your ISP account's spam filter I would make sure that audyssey.org is in your list of approved domains. Otherwise I would suggest consulting professional help. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Jack F mymonkeyboy2...@gmail.com To: gamers gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 8:35 PM Subject: [Audyssey] messages appearing in my spam folder Hi all, I am having a big problem with getting messages. When I sent my first request to Damien about the new installers, I didn't hear from him in two days, so I thaught someone may have unsubscribed me or put me on vacation mode. Now finally I get a message, and, having found out that people were getting messages in there spam folder I looked in mine and, just as I thought found two messages from gamers in my spam folder! Is there a reason for this? Thanks, and please make sure this next message that I get does not appear in my spam folder. best regards, jack --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] The battery from hell!
Hi Courtney, No, this is not yet a game. Every once in a while someone will post a humorous game plan of a discussed topic. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Courtney Curran moopiecur...@gmail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 12:28 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] The battery from hell! Hi, Is this a game already? If not, it sounds like a great idea for a new game. Courtney --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] super deakout cheats and self destruct cheats
Jack, I have no contact with Jason any more, hence the reason I can no longer support those games. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Jack F mymonkeyboy2...@gmail.com To: gamers gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 7:17 PM Subject: [Audyssey] super deakout cheats and self destruct cheats Hi Karl, I did play it on normal. Now will you please send me the cheats? And Damien, I know you don't have the source code for self destruct but could you please ask Jason about it? Maybe he can give you a copy of the code for you or at least help us with registering the game. And could you please send me the new installers for all of your games? Thanks. best regards, jack --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] looking for self destruct
Brandon, The link is: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5285041/selfdest.exe I was gonna only keep it up until this Monday, that is the 13th. Good job I kept it up a bit longer, eh? *Grin* Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Brandon Misch bmisch2...@gmail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 2:25 PM Subject: [Audyssey] looking for self destruct Hey can anyone upload self destruct for me? i lost hte email with it in it. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] looking for older installer for self destruct
Hi Brandon, I'm afraid I no longer have the old installer. It was very messy, didn't install things to the proper locations etc. It also didn't install the DirectX8 VB wrapper for users running versions of Windows above XP, and the uninstaller didn't work. The newer one is clean, functions properly, and installs any necessary dependencies. Hope this helps. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Brandon Misch bmisch2...@gmail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 5:29 PM Subject: [Audyssey] looking for older installer for self destruct Hey thanks for the newer one. is there anyway i could get the older version of self destruct? thanks. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] looking for new installer of self destruct
Hi Jack, The new installer fixes most of the issues, although not the fact that the keygen doesn't work. Some people have reported this but I have no way of discovering the source of the problem since I don't have the code for the keygen. However, yes, the new uninstaller works, it installs the keygen to the Self Destruct folder, it installs the DirectX8 VB wrapper for users running Windows above XP, it adds the keygen to the start menu shortcuts, and the uninstaller works no problem, all on the newer installation. Since the games are now modified to state their place in the audiogames hierarchy I will allow third party hosts to the files, hence the reason why I uploaded them to Dropbox. I.E. there are no references to XLStudios, nor X-Sight Interactive in the new games, since we are no longer able to support them for varying reasons. As for the Super Deekout cheats, you have to earn them. *Grin*. Again, the link to the new Self Destruct installation file is: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5285041/selfdest.exe Hope that helps. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Jack F mymonkeyboy2...@gmail.com To: gamers gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 6:46 PM Subject: [Audyssey] looking for new installer of self destruct Hi Damien,, My installer of self destruct, sd116.exe installs things to the right places except the keygen. Also the keygen doesn't generate a key, it doesn't work when I generate my product id, and the uninstaller says the uninstall log file c:\program files x86\xl studeos, si\self destruct\unins000.dat is in a format that is not recognized by this version of the uninstaller. Cannot uninstall. Is all of this because I have the old installer? If I do, will you send me the newer one? Also would you mind if TomWard hosted your old games as downloads? Also does anyone have all of the cheats for super deakout? Thanks. best regards, jack --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] disrespect for gamers: was Re: Lunimals version 2.5b
Hi Tom, It's all just a matter of personal preference, in my opinion. Computers aren't half as fun without any games. To be honest I'm not a big Windows fan myself, but it's what I'm used to and have been brought up with. After playing with a copy of Vinux and a friend's Mac I came to the conclusion that I'd be better sticking with Windows. Not only from a games point of view, but interfaces, development, familiarity etc. Even after playing around with a Vista computer I didn't like that as much as XP. I can't speak for Windows 7 since I have never tried it, but if a game that I spent a lot of time playing didn't work on Windows 7 I wouldn't even consider upgrading. Most of my days are spent playing if not making games, therefore I'd be lost if I upgraded and a game didn't work as expected. Just because I make my own games doesn't mean that I'm going to stop playing games that Liam, Justin, David, Phil etc have come out with just because they use VB6 or an old language that only supports old systems. I'd rather have as many games to play as possible than forfeit them just because I may want to upgrade to a better system. Now if a game was updated and for whatever reason it didn't support XP, then I may have to purchase a second machine to run Windows 7 just so that I can play that game. But I would probably use my XP machine as my main one, at least until I got fully accustomed to my Windows 7 one and I was sure that all my favourite games would work on it. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward thomasward1...@gmail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 3:35 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] disrespect for gamers: was Re: Lunimals version 2.5b Hi Charles and all, the issue has nothing to do with appreciation. I certainly appreciate all the work Jim does, and like several of his games. Its actually the fact because I appreciate those games I want to see them improved and made to meet current development standards and practices. Saying the games don't work on Windows X so don't upgrade is simply not an answer for most people. Given a choice I would upgrade and forget about the games, but it would certainly be better to upgrade and still be able to play the games too. In a sense I've already done that. You all know I am running Linux not Windows on my laptop, and am currently looking at getting various games running under the Windows emulator, wine, and if that doesn't pan out so be it. I'm not going to cry over not playing various games I can't take with me. Obviously, though, I want to keep and play as many games as I can. Bottom line, given a choice of buying a new PC with Windos X on it or sticking with Windows XP for the rest of their life to play Jim's games isn't a contest. I'd say most people would buy the new PC and request Jim upgrade his games, but playing his games wouldn't stop them from upgrading in and of itself. Cheers! --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
[Audyssey] Links for Old Titles
Hey everyone, As previously mentioned, I have modified the old games to state they are abandonware and have therefore offered them for temporary download using Dropbox. They will be up until Monday 13th June, so anyone who wants to host them on a more permanent site may download them during these times and do so. The games and their links are as follows: The Savage Gamut: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5285041/gamut.exe Note: Includes the Savage Gamut, Savage Gamut Redemption and Savage Gamut Trainer all in one package. It lets you customise the installation to include or exclude any one of these titles from being installed. Danger City: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5285041/dc02.exe Acefire: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5285041/acefire20setup.exe Self Destruct: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5285041/selfdest.exe Note: Also installs the keygen to the correct location and provides access in the start menu. All games have been modified in the following ways: 1. References to the personal or business names of developers have been removed wherever possible from the game executables and documentation. 2. The installers clearly state that they are abandonware before installation to give the user chance to exit or continue as they wish. 3. All reported and known issues have been well documented. 4. The Self Destruct and Savage Gamut installers have been completely rewritten, in order to make them neater and easier for maintenance by the end user. For example, the Savage Gamut packages are now in one customisable package, Self Destruct installs cleanly, the uninstaller also works as opposed to the last version, etc. 5. A couple of minor details have also been modified in the Acefire application and a few bugs were fixed before final release. Hope this helps. Regards, Damien. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Registering Self Destruct was:Re: Links for Old Titles
Hey Ryan, This is one of those issues that have been reported to me in the documentation. As I said, I believe in the docs and on list, I don't have the reg system nor key generation code and therefore was unable to fix it. In fact, due to the fact that Jason obviously deliberately failed to provide the reg system, and not so wisely also failed to remove all references from the code and the project file itself, I have been unable to get the game to compile or run at all, therefore the source code as was given to me is utterly useless. Regards, Damien. - Original Message - From: Ryan Conroy staindadd...@juno.com To: gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 11:28 PM Subject: [Audyssey] Registering Self Destruct was:Re: Links for Old Titles Hi everyone, I know these games are no longer supported, but I wanted to see if anyone has any idea on how to fix this error. I reinstalled the new version of Self Destruct with the Key Gen in the start menu, and I keep getting this error when I click on it: Error There was an error with your product ID. The game cannot continue. The product ID does not exist. keygen Run-time error '424':Object required Does anyone have any idea on how to fix this? I'd really like the full version of the game. I don't understand why I can't get it to work. -- Original Message -- From: Damien C. Pendleton dam...@x-sight-interactive.net To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Subject: [Audyssey] Links for Old Titles Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2011 22:02:05 +0100 Hey everyone, As previously mentioned, I have modified the old games to state they are abandonware and have therefore offered them for temporary download using Dropbox. They will be up until Monday 13th June, so anyone who wants to host them on a more permanent site may download them during these times and do so. The games and their links are as follows: The Savage Gamut: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5285041/gamut.exe Note: Includes the Savage Gamut, Savage Gamut Redemption and Savage Gamut Trainer all in one package. It lets you customise the installation to include or exclude any one of these titles from being installed. Danger City: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5285041/dc02.exe Acefire: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5285041/acefire20setup.exe Self Destruct: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5285041/selfdest.exe Note: Also installs the keygen to the correct location and provides access in the start menu. All games have been modified in the following ways: 1. References to the personal or business names of developers have been removed wherever possible from the game executables and documentation. 2. The installers clearly state that they are abandonware before installation to give the user chance to exit or continue as they wish. 3. All reported and known issues have been well documented. 4. The Self Destruct and Savage Gamut installers have been completely rewritten, in order to make them neater and easier for maintenance by the end user. For example, the Savage Gamut packages are now in one customisable package, Self Destruct installs cleanly, the uninstaller also works as opposed to the last version, etc. 5. A couple of minor details have also been modified in the Acefire application and a few bugs were fixed before final release. Hope this helps. Regards, Damien. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. Groupon#8482 Official Site 1 ridiculously huge coupon a day. Get 50-90% off your city#39;s best! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4df14961491e3e8bf6st02vuc --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list
