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by Nosferatu
Thu Jul 04, 2024 9:05 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Homer "BOOOOM! Hehehe"
Replies: 2
Views: 976

Homer "BOOOOM! Hehehe"

Just came back from the usual capital region of NY fireworks in the South mall of Albany NY. As usual, an awesome display, with a finale that you don't so much as hear as feel in your chest. Youtube obvious doesn't have a vid of this years yet, but they do of last years. Sorry for posting something ...
by Nosferatu
Thu Jun 20, 2024 11:57 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: 🥊 The sad state of internet advertising. 🍰
Replies: 36
Views: 5870

Re: 🥊 The sad state of internet advertising. 🍰

I always thought that's how their "video" ads worked. Or is this something else? I think the current system is like a java script that just overlays the ad, which is why ublock origin can remove them. The server side injection they want to use, sticks the ad in at the server which makes it tough to ...
by Nosferatu
Thu Jun 20, 2024 6:28 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: 🥊 The sad state of internet advertising. 🍰
Replies: 36
Views: 5870

Re: 🥊 The sad state of internet advertising. 🍰

Anyone see the news that Youtube is testing server side ad injection? I am not sure how I feel about this one. Yes it's more youtube attempting to push ads to people who are obviously not interested and even if they are forced to watch an ad, these people are much more likely to avoid the ad pushing ...
by Nosferatu
Sat May 25, 2024 1:12 pm
Forum: Servers and Server OP's
Topic: Problem with TseTseFly?
Replies: 2
Views: 9730

Re: Problem with TseTseFly?

I must have been using the correct version since it was happily reporting TseTseFly entries up until 3 days ago then just abruptly stopped without any changes what so ever. EDIT: Hmmm wierd I got it working again. I just replaced the TseTseFly version again and it started working. This is weird ...
by Nosferatu
Fri May 24, 2024 12:37 pm
Forum: Servers and Server OP's
Topic: Problem with TseTseFly?
Replies: 2
Views: 9730

Problem with TseTseFly?

Yesterday and today, vortex just up and stopped reporting any servers.

However, I can still see servers on the TseTseFly web page.

Not sure whats going on.
by Nosferatu
Wed May 22, 2024 10:35 pm
Forum: Servers and Server OP's
Topic: Ari's servers status thread.
Replies: 20
Views: 31912

Re: Ari's servers status thread.

Hey I want to apologize if anyone has noticed my servers disappearing. My service provide has been having extreme trouble in my area for 4 nights straight.
by Nosferatu
Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:05 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Comments on new build components?
Replies: 45
Views: 27440

Re: Comments on new build components?

FWIW, from what I have been told, XMP memory issues tend to be resolved from BIOS upgrades. I know its a PITA waiting on one. I am pretty sure you already did this. I might have missed it in this thread. Your gigabyte mobo has a relatively recent BIOS "F11d" from their web page. If you already tried ...
by Nosferatu
Fri Apr 05, 2024 12:04 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Looking at a new build.
Replies: 25
Views: 8469

Re: Looking at a new build.

I really hate that MS is doing that with WIN11.

At least for now, the "oobe\bypassnro" trick still works.
by Nosferatu
Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:07 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: InjectD3?
Replies: 1
Views: 1842

InjectD3?

I had no idea of the existence of this. https://github.com/InsanityBringer/InjectD3 Looks a little interesting. I only see it mentioned once in DBB. Anyone have any experience with this? I noticed it might be a bit limited based on D3 version. I have a standard box set. I would like to give it a try.
by Nosferatu
Wed Feb 21, 2024 1:29 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Looking at a new build.
Replies: 25
Views: 8469

Re: Looking at a new build.

That looks like it will be a sweet system.

I don't think I personally would ever need something that new and powerful.
by Nosferatu
Fri Feb 16, 2024 10:58 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Looking at a new build.
Replies: 25
Views: 8469

Re: Looking at a new build.

Don't get one from a site like AliExpress. They ARE selling bogus volume license keys. However there are sellers of legitimate keys out there... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ezC6xkDvUQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm3mLBJWBhc I got a Windows 10 PRO 64 key this way for the computer I just ...
by Nosferatu
Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:42 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: UPS battery backup recommendations
Replies: 6
Views: 6219

Re: UPS battery backup recommendations

A bit of a necro-post.

But last summer I did decide to live dangerously and use my PC Back UPS 1500
(The one in Mr. Carlsons lab)

Its been running fine for 7.5 months.
No magic smoke
No code F2

Knock on wood of course. :P
by Nosferatu
Wed Feb 07, 2024 12:27 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Thinkina buildin a comp
Replies: 6
Views: 15849

Re: Thinkina buildin a comp

I found a solution to the no speaker fill problem.

This
https://equalizerapo.com/

And this
https://maxedtech.com/how-to-enable-ste ... -speakers/
by Nosferatu
Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:03 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Thinkina buildin a comp
Replies: 6
Views: 15849

Re: Thinkina buildin a comp

Wow that peerless assassin is overkill for that i5-8400.

I ran cinebench for 30 minutes and the CPU never got above 45 C.

Nice. Lots of headroom if I want to experiment with a little OC.

However, Im more inclined to just leave it and have the processor last for years and years. :mrgreen:
by Nosferatu
Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:15 pm
Forum: Servers and Server OP's
Topic: Someone ran Fuel Depot 1.2
Replies: 0
Views: 11148

Someone ran Fuel Depot 1.2

I'm surprised someone put up the old level I created. I deliberately made that level insanely huge. (way too huge) In my zeal to counter hall ratting try fusion spewing tanks I created a level that was just way too much in size. :roll: EDIT: Oh don't get me wrong I am glad someone has put a server ...
by Nosferatu
Wed Jan 24, 2024 1:03 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Thinkina buildin a comp
Replies: 6
Views: 15849

Re: Thinkina buildin a comp

So far its working pretty good. No problem updating BIOS and turning on XMP. Had a pretty good D3 battle last night on the BOZ server. (sorry I forgot the other live person that was there. My bad short term memory :? ) Still some work to do to get data transferred from old POS computer. :P EDIT: I ...
by Nosferatu
Sat Jan 20, 2024 8:44 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Thinkina buildin a comp
Replies: 6
Views: 15849

Re: Thinkina buildin a comp

The 1660 SUPER is another freeby from my uncle. (The 1080 was completely stone dead)

Someday I might get an RTX core, but for now the 1660 will do.

Ive seen quite a few videos on youtube of people running hogwarts legacy just fine on a card like that.
(of course with ray tracing turned off)
by Nosferatu
Wed Jan 10, 2024 11:39 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Thinkina buildin a comp
Replies: 6
Views: 15849

Re: Thinkina buildin a comp

This is what I have come up with so far. Of course this doesn't even come close to Krom's new build, but it will serve me for what I want it to do... 20240110_232513.jpg 20240110_232534.jpg 20240110_232631.jpg 20240110_232642.jpg 20240110_232741.jpg And yes I still use a ODD. Also the lack of RGB is ...
by Nosferatu
Wed Jan 10, 2024 9:57 am
Forum: Servers and Server OP's
Topic: Ari's servers status thread.
Replies: 20
Views: 31912

Re: Ari's servers status thread.

Nature b14ch slapped me last night hard.

(Really strong winds)

My network was out for hours. My power blinked in and out sporadically.

My servers are now back up and listed.
by Nosferatu
Thu Dec 14, 2023 11:10 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Vortex - tool for server list, mission downloads, chat, etc.
Replies: 7
Views: 38285

Re: Vortex - tool for server list, mission downloads, chat, etc.

Do_Checkor wrote: Thu Jun 08, 2023 12:46 pm I got the original developer bei the hair ;-) The issue you describe was solved in the upcoming version! Keep fingers crossed!
WTF O_O !!!!!!!!!!!!

HE MUST HAVE LISTENED TO YOU DO_CHECKOR !!!!

Vortex now comes up immediately.

I NEVER thought I would see THAT again.

HFO.
by Nosferatu
Tue Dec 05, 2023 10:20 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Thinkina buildin a comp
Replies: 6
Views: 15849

Thinkina buildin a comp

My uncle tends to get free parts that he gets from local stores that are closing, and sometimes I get some of them. I have a gigabit Z390 a i5-8400 some Corsair memory DDR4 3000 2 16 gig sticks a MSI GTX 1080 an ugly non rated 750 PSU. (I'll most likely ditch this for something rated) and a 1TB SSD ...
by Nosferatu
Wed Oct 04, 2023 11:58 am
Forum: Servers and Server OP's
Topic: swat.zip
Replies: 1
Views: 5255

swat.zip

Some servers have been running this mn3 lately.

However I can not seem to find it on any of the usual level repositories including Sector games.

I saw some pictures of it and it looks interesting.

Let me know if its available somewhere.
by Nosferatu
Tue Oct 03, 2023 8:27 pm
Forum: Servers and Server OP's
Topic: Ari's servers status thread.
Replies: 20
Views: 31912

Re: Ari's servers status thread.

Sorry for my servers being out. There was a power outage at my house that I didn't catch until just a little while ago.
by Nosferatu
Sun Sep 10, 2023 9:07 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: D3 and some possible stability tweaks
Replies: 8
Views: 10005

Re: D3 and some possible stability tweaks

I think that was a bug that was addressed in the 1.5 patches, otherwise it would still do it even if you were running it on a native Windows XP system. One thing you could test is trying a different renderer (Direct3D vs OpenGL) or a Glide wrapper (nGlide works well with D3) and see if it still ...
by Nosferatu
Fri Sep 08, 2023 2:59 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: D3 and some possible stability tweaks
Replies: 8
Views: 10005

Re: D3 and some possible stability tweaks

I have been experimenting extensively. And I can get a crash to happen consistently now. It does not matter what I do, if I have the game is running on anything north of 60FPS it will crash under the following conditions. Go to Ascent in a black pyro. Pick up the microwave cannon in the back hall ...
by Nosferatu
Tue Aug 15, 2023 8:50 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: What's your ride?
Replies: 54
Views: 45224

Re: What's your ride?

Isaac wrote: Sun Aug 13, 2023 1:58 pm Wtf... am I the only one here with a Honda?
I happen to have a Honda. A FIT...
NewCarFIT_anon_size.jpg
by Nosferatu
Sat Aug 05, 2023 11:42 am
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Descent 3 evening - 7th of August - 8pm utc+2
Replies: 8
Views: 7521

Re: Descent 3 evening - 7th of August - 8pm utc+2

I would consider it if I were not at work at that time.

Sorry but I hope you have fun and I hope it goes well.
by Nosferatu
Sat Jul 01, 2023 12:46 pm
Forum: Servers and Server OP's
Topic: Ari's servers status thread.
Replies: 20
Views: 31912

Re: Ari's servers status thread.

Just in case anyone does use my servers now and again, I just wanted to let everyone know I plan on doing some software updates over the next few days.

So if you see my servers off line, they will be back.

It might be a couple of outages over the next few days.
by Nosferatu
Thu Jun 29, 2023 10:25 am
Forum: Servers and Server OP's
Topic: More BOTs (spots) in BOT server
Replies: 3
Views: 12505

More BOTs (spots) in BOT server

Makes for more places for people to join and makes it more intense when there is only one real player in there.

I'ld leave it that way. 8)
by Nosferatu
Tue Jun 13, 2023 6:29 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: UPS battery backup recommendations
Replies: 6
Views: 6219

Re: UPS battery backup recommendations

I like Mr. Carlson's lab videos and I saw that one.

Unfortunately I have one of those models and I'm a little scared to use it now. :frown:
by Nosferatu
Sun Jun 11, 2023 6:57 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Dancing
Replies: 4
Views: 6401

Re: Dancing

One that jumps to my mind is an obscure Boston tune called "I had a good time".

All though, thats not exactly new :-P

For something a little newer, I like Bishop Briggs Champion
by Nosferatu
Tue Jun 06, 2023 4:23 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Vortex - tool for server list, mission downloads, chat, etc.
Replies: 7
Views: 38285

Re: Vortex - tool for server list, mission downloads, chat, etc.

I wish it would be possible for someone to fix the fact that it checks for an update for 3 or so minutes and eventually gives up, since the original developers are no longer there. :-x :roll:
by Nosferatu
Tue Jun 06, 2023 12:48 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: esa's server list doesn't work anymore
Replies: 10
Views: 8091

Re: esa's server list doesn't work anymore

Got to remember that for vortex to work with TseTseFly, you need the patched version.
by Nosferatu
Sat May 27, 2023 11:19 am
Forum: Servers and Server OP's
Topic: Is TSETSEFLY down?
Replies: 8
Views: 8423

Re: Is TSETSEFLY down?

Looks like TSETSEFLY is back as well now.
by Nosferatu
Tue May 23, 2023 12:25 pm
Forum: Servers and Server OP's
Topic: Is TSETSEFLY down?
Replies: 8
Views: 8423

Re: Is TSETSEFLY down?

Cool. Thanks for all you have done Do_Checkor.
by Nosferatu
Fri May 19, 2023 6:21 pm
Forum: Servers and Server OP's
Topic: Is TSETSEFLY down?
Replies: 8
Views: 8423

Re: Is TSETSEFLY down?

Same here on the Ascent server.
by Nosferatu
Fri May 19, 2023 9:58 am
Forum: Servers and Server OP's
Topic: Is TSETSEFLY down?
Replies: 8
Views: 8423

Is TSETSEFLY down?

Cant get to the web site and vortex is not showing any servers.
by Nosferatu
Fri May 05, 2023 1:07 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: D3 and some possible stability tweaks
Replies: 8
Views: 10005

Re: D3 and some possible stability tweaks

Actually I forgot about the weapons effects thing as well. Thats a very good point. Im probably going to leave those turned off as well. I was talking about D3 (1.4 from CDs) Machine is freakin old i5 with 16 gig ram and gtx 1660 super And thanks for the reminder. EDIT: Dam now I remember why I ...
by Nosferatu
Tue May 02, 2023 8:55 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: D3 and some possible stability tweaks
Replies: 8
Views: 10005

D3 and some possible stability tweaks

Ya I know. 22 YO game. But there are still a couple players out there. Me and Grizz for instance. Everyone who has played has noticed the crash when there is a large amount of weaponry going off on screen. (BP quad speed microwave is notorious for this) If you have an NVIDIA card and turn off ...
by Nosferatu
Sat Apr 22, 2023 4:53 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Gaming Music
Replies: 31
Views: 34734

Re: Gaming Music

Lately Ive been getting into this one from Dark Signal...