Lord_Chris

I was suffering withdrawal reading them! :D It's great to see them getting posted again, even though it was only one day, it was a massive miss! Can you let me know which link it was? WYSIWYG editors by tradition, are slower than a standard editor, because the JavaScript has to parse what you're putting in and then display it to you. Though I'm not quite sure what's caused this speed issue, I actually tested this in Internet Explorer 11, I also tested it on the Panther website a few minutes ago and it was also fine displaying in less than half a second after typing (just about usual as far as I can tell) What version of IE are you using? Do you have any plugins? And most importantly, is JavaScript enabled? Some people don't even know they have it disabled. You can check by going to: Tools -> Internet Options -> Security -> Internet -> Custom Level -> Scripting You can check addons by going to: Tools -> Internet Options -> Programs -> Manage addons

Welcome to the new forum everybody! :) There are a few things you should note though. First of all, while the forum looks exactly the same, you can see a lot of differences. If you look at the URL, I've selected to use Search Engine Friendly URLS on the forum from now on, while performance may be slightly slower in peak times, it will be worth it. The old forum URLs will still work. Secondly, private messaging: unfortunately, despite several attempts now, I've have been unable to port PMs over to the system. Therefore, all PMs have been lost. Most of your information (such as reputation and user information) should have been ported across fine, it appears to but I only briefly looked. But if something is not right, let me know so I can change it back while I still have database dumps. I really do apologise, but the old system was optimised so badly that there was pretty much nothing I could do. I could get them over, but each participant of the old PM system had a copy of the conversation, and it was mucking everything up when I was transferring it across. The time I managed to, it knocked out the private message counter and I had ~2800 PMs. I do however have a database dump of the old PM system on my PC so if anyone would like some of their old messages, let me know through the new PM system. We also have a WYSIWYG editor installed, I know that @Crusader1307 will probably find this very useful for his articles! :) If however, you're like me, and prefer no to have one, navigate to your profile -> display and uncheck the selected checkbox next to "WYSIWYG editor". We also have a new feature in the PM; you can now all create up to 5 folders (I think) each to have your messages in your own custom folders. You can block users easier, and we also have the introduction of a global messages box; "New". Messages will be viewable in your inbox still, but every message that is new will appear in your new box until it's been read or deleted. The other addition in Private messaging is the ability to archive messages, which is your third global inbox. Archived messages cannot be replied to by you, and you can't touch them. They're used only if you want to preserve messages, and can only be viewed or deleted. They cannot be restored. If you don't want your messenger enabled, no problem. Head to your profile -> privacy and uncheck the box for private messaging. Using this page, you can also check to receive email updates with a new PM and topic subscriptions. Many of the features are exactly the same, but have been refined using Panther (my own forum software) so it's more efficient. The software is only in beta at the moment, so if you do happen to encounter any database errors or "the requested URL /x-y-z/ was not found on this server", please do let me know over the PM and I'll get those fixed in the next release of the software. You can choose your own forum style by going to profile -> display and selecting. The default style for the software is "Oxygen". Finally, I'd like to announce some promotions with the forum software update! has been made an admin now after his great work on the adventure! He's being filling in much more of an admin role than a global moderator role lately, and this has been long overdue. With all the work [user]Nigel] has been doing for his Siege-That! contest, I think it's just about time he joined the Contributor group. So he finally has! Really great work both of you, and congratulations!

"We shall take what we wish. And then decide whether or not to set your wagon on fire." replied the Guard Commander, going forth to the wagon with several guards. "The castle is still a long way to the north yet. This outpost will keep you safe for the night." stated the junior commander looking after the group. At one last glance back, all Goodman could see was the guards closely removing all items from the wagon for inspection. The group moved a few feet further up the winding path, getting narrower all the time. They were now forced to head in a single line, making it ideal ambush territory. A few feet further up the path, the commander stops. "Right, I can't take you any further. Stay in here, someone will speak to you soon" he remarks. The group troop into the stone building which was very tall in size, yet the room was very small due to stairs leading to the second floor being on the outside of the building. A few seconds later the metal door slams shut leaving them in pitch darkness, apart from one lantern on one of the five walls. [OOC]: When I refer to the path as being winding and the group having to head in a single line, think of the battle of the Teutoburg forest, this is a similar type of environment. Off topic, but here is a great documentary on it, if anyone has the time and is interested, I really recommend watching it. :D For the building they get pushed into, think of a hexagonal type room which would usually keep horses in, almost like a dungeon but not to the same extent. The guard room is above, just assume that some drunken guards above are having some kind of party making it even worse for you :D

"Before we can let you pass, your wagon and persons must be searched. We have had reports of bandits in this area. Step out of the wagon, and follow ? maybe then, we can talk." The commander paces a few yards down the path in front of the wagon, and further to the left, then signals for them to follow another captain down a winding passage in the trees, in the pitch black. "This way" he states, grabbing a nearby lantern and holding it up to his eyes. Still not completely at ease with his new merchants, he keeps a close eye on them as he waves his hands for some guards to proceed forward to the wagon ready to search it.

"We say again! Who goes there? - We will not ask a third time!"

Almost imminently, the one thing he had feared came into a reality. "Who goes there?" yelled a voice in front and the wagon grinded to a halt. Several soldiers, in the form of mercenaries, came forward from the trees nearby. It wasn't long before they realised they were completely surrounded by troops and had no choice but to co-operate or perish.

Good article, although plagiarised from here: http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/r/ram.htm

Ah, ok. I'll try and get a stream setup on a page on the site anyway.

I'd like to apologise for once again forgetting the time. Hopefully Charles will know a bit about it this time though so it shouldn't be as much if an issue.

In what way? Does the game crash or just do something completely different?

Wait - is this a bug in Stronghold 2 or Crusader 2?

Yes, that is what I meant. :) My primary focus this time is seeing how the twitch stream will work and how to try and understand how it could be implemented here. But if I do get this done in the game then I will probably continue with the rest of the game. :)

I don't think that was harsh at all, you need to be very clear expressing yourself to support personnel when you're not happy with something - after all, it's the only way to get it fixed!

I want to be involved with this, but more on the administrative side rather than playing in the game as I think it could benefit me more if I'm doing that (especially if I'm going to be setting up a twitch stream page on the site, it will give me an understanding of what I need to do). Will we be using GameRanger? If so, I'll meet you there as if I'll be joining and then you can let me know how to view the stream and I'll let you know if it works - or of course, I could join in the game but sit as more of an "observer". I've never used twitch before, so you will have to bear with me, though :)

I'd completely forgotten about this but couldn't make it that day anyway - sorry for not letting you know. Any results after attempting this?

Absolutely, a very controversial topic, I'm featuring this to get a bit more attention. Purchasing a game ten years ago, the game would have been complete and you would be lucky to find a single bug. Now though, game developers, specifically PC developers, seem to have the arrogant attitude that the customers should do the debugging for them. With console games it's not exactly a different story, but it is very different compared with games on the PC that are filled with bugs. The only reason I can think of is that game developers want the work load cut down so they use us as beta testers - just as Microsoft use us as testers for Windows and only fix bugs when they are reported (which is the whole reason for weekly updates, I think every Thursday they're released) game development has become much the same. I think the main problem as you've pointed out, is that game developers tend to be lazy now - but what about all developers? Absolutely not. I own a Wii-U, and the games on there are exactly the standard of PlayStation 2 (not graphics wise, but performance wise). You never find one bug because everything is thoroughly tested prior to being released. I feel I'm starting to ramble a bit so I'll end now. But I'd like to hear what others have to say on this matter too :)

This is a volunteer forum. I understand you may want comments instantly (after all who wouldn't), but folks may not always have the time. They come on the forum when their times, schedules and whimsy dictate. A bit of patience is all :) That doesn't justify needlessly bumping a thread. If what was added was relevant and wasn't thread bumping for the sake of it, it would have been a different story, as you say.

Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more! :)

Please do not needlessly bump your thread. It is already at the top of the list.

I'd say something on the research tree would be incredibly useful. While there is documentation on it in the Wiki, there isn't really much on it about what is best to be researched first, or a general overview of all the available items of research in the game and what they do, similar to my overview on the one in CivCity Rome actually. I myself seem to be doing quite well in research and tend to just use my best judgement at the time I get new points, but I think some of this is probably down to luck and something more would certainly guide people new down the right track.

Not at all - and for several reasons. Firstly you're not creating a thread purely for purposes for advertising. And secondly, it's relevant to the help thread. It's also not advertising a website or product, which is the main rule.

Have you completed (part of) the video without it yet? I think it would be easier for us to think if we saw the content of the video.

It's certainly good this has been solved. Glad I could help. :)

This article may help, I think it's that the encoding of your keyboard is set differently. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/258824

Well, it's always glad to know the issue was solved. :) I'll move this to Computer Support as it's more computer related. I've managed to change my default search provider a different way (there are actually two ways I'm aware of, but one depends on you having at least Windows x Pro otherwise a registry hack is needed) Using Internet Explorer, go to: Tools -> Addons -> Search providers Through the Microsoft Management Console (using Windows x Pro version or better): http://blogofanitadmin.blogspot.co.uk/2011/05/group-policy-changing-default-search.html