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by Testiculese
Sun Oct 13, 2024 6:52 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Got My New Plate
Replies: 4
Views: 2219

Got My New Plate

I was planning on this more than a decade ago, but I lost my ride due to mechanical issues. I didn't want to get a new bike, considering my location tripled in population from the time I started riding, and cellphones became the most used item in a car. Moved out to a very low trick-or-treat density ...
by Testiculese
Mon Dec 04, 2023 2:37 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: I'm going down again, and I'm prepared with lots of stuff...
Replies: 22
Views: 22783

Re: I'm going down again, and I'm prepared with lots of stuff...

The biggest thing needed nowadays is just people who want to jump in a game and have fun. There seem to be new server ops showing up regularly, and new levels also. What's missing is people just enjoying being in game. There must 30 servers up on the trackers, and most of the time the only players ...
by Testiculese
Sun Sep 24, 2023 5:37 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Epic Games kills off Unreal
Replies: 11
Views: 11107

Re: Epic Games kills off Unreal

Don't understand why they would force them to be removed. It makes no sense. I still have Unreal Gold and UT99 GOTY in my GOG games list, and I can still d/l them (just tried). Same version as what I already have archived. Yet again, I keep telling people...if you like it, save it, because they ...
by Testiculese
Sun Sep 24, 2023 4:16 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Gaming Music
Replies: 31
Views: 34991

Re: Gaming Music

Thanks for that, Krom. I had this at some point way back. I'ven't gone through your zip, but I remember they weren't the same as the "live" tracks, like when playing the game. I made mine by running line out from my main rig to line in on my guest game rig, and went into the options, and selected ...
by Testiculese
Sun Sep 24, 2023 4:07 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: What the world has come to...
Replies: 298
Views: 1260807

Re: What the world has come to...

Neo, I just randomly opened this site after another long hiatus. I've been playing D2 for the last several months, going through levels every few days. Remembered the site, and started reading this shitshow for the entertainment, and saw your post. God's Will, obviously. ;) However, I guarantee that ...
by Testiculese
Thu Sep 07, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: What the world has come to...
Replies: 298
Views: 1260807

Re: What the world has come to...

I was positive this was the exact same thread from 10 years ago, but it has 2023...this is hilarious.

What did I say about the Bible, Neo?
by Testiculese
Wed Mar 02, 2022 6:57 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Gaming Music
Replies: 31
Views: 34991

Re: Gaming Music

Well then you might appreciate the whole set:

http://www.metallisoft.com/downloads/El ... 20Arts.zip
by Testiculese
Fri Feb 04, 2022 12:12 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Gaming Music
Replies: 31
Views: 34991

Re: Gaming Music

The only gaming music I've ever really liked is from Need for Speed III. Here's a sample track: http://www.metallisoft.com/files/Boots/Music/Electronic%20Arts%20-%2004%20-%20Rear%20Flutterblast%2019.mp3 . All other games, turning off the music is the first thing I do. I remember liking D1's ...
by Testiculese
Sun Jun 03, 2012 3:04 pm
Forum: Descent Development
Topic: Ejecting Vauss Bullet Casing effect?
Replies: 28
Views: 9328

Re: Ejecting Vauss Bullet Casing effect?

Why did it take you 5 years to figure it out?! :mrgreen:
by Testiculese
Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:15 am
Forum: Descent Development
Topic: Ejecting Vauss Bullet Casing effect?
Replies: 28
Views: 9328

Re: Ejecting Vauss Bullet Casing effect?

Hi! Welcome to last decade. ;)
by Testiculese
Sun Aug 01, 2010 5:43 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: PlanetDesecnt?
Replies: 10
Views: 2525

PlanetDesecnt?

It's gone? When did this happen?
by Testiculese
Fri Oct 16, 2009 1:10 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Sound-sensitive multi-color LED on house current.
Replies: 12
Views: 2662

I did all the calcs with 17.2V, per the drivers spec. Unless that LED array website is just tragically wrong, I need resistors to run the arrays. I can't mix and match the number of diodes to negate the need for resistors, because I will have a certain amount installed in each light fixture. The LED ...
by Testiculese
Thu Oct 15, 2009 1:19 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Sound-sensitive multi-color LED on house current.
Replies: 12
Views: 2662

That P-30 might end up in my floor lamp, actually. I won't be lighting up the table with LEDs, though. I need a broad diffusion of light for the pool table that only incandescents (or florescents, but I hate them) can do. The LED's are only for effect. The red ones are going to be a night-light, the ...
by Testiculese
Wed Oct 14, 2009 4:15 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Sound-sensitive multi-color LED on house current.
Replies: 12
Views: 2662

I used http://led.linear1.org/led.wiz to generate the arrays. It gives me the total dissipation of diodes and resistors. What else will draw current? Also, not all of them will be on at the same time. I'm planning on a color selector switch that will only allow one of the three colors at any one ...
by Testiculese
Tue Oct 13, 2009 8:30 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Sound-sensitive multi-color LED on house current.
Replies: 12
Views: 2662

I wasn't planning on building an adapter, no way. :) If there are no stealthier adapters other than a wall wart then I guess I can make do.

That kit looks perfect. Thanks. I wonder if I can bump that up to 12v. I'll be powering 72 LEDs (480mA) as well as this circuit.. Not sure if 9v will cut it?
by Testiculese
Mon Oct 12, 2009 11:57 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Sound-sensitive multi-color LED on house current.
Replies: 12
Views: 2662

Sound-sensitive multi-color LED on house current.

I have a pretty fun project that I'd like to complete. It's not terribly complex, but I only know what I need to do, not what the things I need really are. I have experience soldering, doing generic car audio for years. I have a pool table in my living room, and the standard 3-lights on a chain pool ...
by Testiculese
Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:48 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas on hulu
Replies: 7
Views: 1734

Did I say your IQ? No I didn't.
by Testiculese
Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:47 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Smart Phones.
Replies: 18
Views: 2216

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by Testiculese
Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:47 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Smart Phones.
Replies: 18
Views: 2216

HTC Touch Pro here. It's fantastic. I've had a smartphone for 5 years now, and it is everything I need and want. I can get an application for free anywhere in the world without restrictions, and I can write my own software without restrictions. I have full encryption on the MiniSD card (8gb for now ...
by Testiculese
Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:40 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas on hulu
Replies: 7
Views: 1734

I've watched that movie more times than years you've been alive.
by Testiculese
Thu Aug 20, 2009 3:41 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: I Kicked Your Dog
Replies: 24
Views: 3406

26?! I thought you were 26 at OrLANdo!
by Testiculese
Thu Aug 20, 2009 3:37 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: FREE DVD playing software?
Replies: 11
Views: 1486

Another vote for WMP Classic
by Testiculese
Thu Aug 20, 2009 3:32 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Story behind your avatar pt. 3(?)
Replies: 45
Views: 7881

If you look close, you can see Vauss impacts going down the side of the ship. (If you've played me, you'll already know what I think of Vauss)

I think I had an avatar before this one, but I don't really recall what it was. Been using this one for at least 8 years, and will not change it.
by Testiculese
Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:14 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Your first gaming console you ever had
Replies: 42
Views: 6981

Technically, TRS80 was my first gamebox. Then Pong, then Atari 2600 satiated my gaming appetite until NES. That's the last one I got. Now I have Sega, NES and SNES on emulation.
by Testiculese
Sat Jun 20, 2009 8:08 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Monitor setup choice?
Replies: 27
Views: 12495

An idea, you could always get the widescreen and put it on the secondary head, or put the games on the 5:4 regardless of which head you use. Flip them around when you upgrade video. Depends on your preference for widescreens. I prefer the widescreens for everything I do. You have to get the proper ...
by Testiculese
Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:53 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Bye Bye Miss American Pie
Replies: 32
Views: 3501

Re:

TechPro wrote:Oh no! The News media is no longer un-biased!


... Oh gee, what a surprise. Film at 11. Image
That would be a total surprise to ~200 million people in this country.
by Testiculese
Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:31 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Monitor setup choice?
Replies: 27
Views: 12495

Re:

Firefox wrote:The 24" I could get right now for a good price is actually one of those 1080p screens so I'm opting out on that one.
[edit] whoops "opted out" not "opted for"...rant retracted :)
by Testiculese
Fri Jun 12, 2009 9:49 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Monitor setup choice?
Replies: 27
Views: 12495

Depends what you are going to do with it. My devbox is a 24\" widescreen and a 21\" standard. Code on the left, sql server/etc on the right.

For games, what Krom said, it's a waste.
by Testiculese
Fri Jun 12, 2009 9:46 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: awesome D1 bug (is it true?)
Replies: 8
Views: 1468

MP only?
by Testiculese
Tue Jun 09, 2009 1:54 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: (Solved)Is there a faster way to strip a cat?
Replies: 13
Views: 3252

If you get a good cutter/crimper, the length is preset.

http://www.palmettowebdesigns.com/Page% ... age004.jpg

That is what you should be using. The others are all hogwash.
by Testiculese
Sun Jun 07, 2009 7:27 pm
Forum: Descent Old Skool
Topic: [Poll] Which D1 level is hardest as a cold start?
Replies: 21
Views: 7984

Yea, Drak, I've made it through a section with 5 shields left, and it was hit-n-run for a while until I got some shields. I've raced to the exit with 1 shield left on more than one occasion. I think the worst spot to be in is lvl 19 yellow door. The red hulk moves of his own accord, you can never ...
by Testiculese
Sun Jun 07, 2009 10:49 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Surviving The World
Replies: 12
Views: 2068

I liked #11, facebook rejection phrases. Husband/wife \"Technically we're just married, not friends\"
by Testiculese
Sun Jun 07, 2009 10:35 am
Forum: Descent Old Skool
Topic: [Poll] Which D1 level is hardest as a cold start?
Replies: 21
Views: 7984

No, I haven't gone through all the levels on cold starts. I usually cold start on 19, 23 or 25 and mess around. I've gone through without dying, but man, it takes a looooooooooooooong time. Especially the run I did where I rescued every hostage, got every powerup and cleared every bot, and retired ...
by Testiculese
Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:05 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: I finally did it.
Replies: 70
Views: 12449

What music?!

I play D1 regularly, if going through the whole game 1-27 once a year counts as regularly.

I can't play on anything but Insane, I dodge too fast and right back into the incoming fire... :P
by Testiculese
Wed May 27, 2009 8:06 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Creationist create this
Replies: 51
Views: 8053

Re:

Evolution really SHOULD produce a fairly smooth continuum of change. But what we see is very long periods of stability in any particular form, and then a sudden leap to a very different form, with only a few scattered forms that might be transitional. The graph of change should be a curve like ...
by Testiculese
Wed May 27, 2009 7:45 am
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Roncli, I miss you.
Replies: 15
Views: 4334

Haven't seen him for 8 years.
by Testiculese
Sat May 16, 2009 8:54 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Animal communication
Replies: 7
Views: 1656

You're forgetting you were in the feeder store to begin with, the smell is all over you. You don't have to touch anything for the snake to pick up the scents of the store from your clothes. Even if you walk in the house go upstairs get a shower, change clothes, and come back down, your boa will ...
by Testiculese
Sun Apr 26, 2009 10:52 pm
Forum: Descent Single Player
Topic: Descent 1 Level 6 Insane
Replies: 16
Views: 6343

Use the cloak under the bridge to go through the yellow door. Before you go too far through the yellow door (the trigger for the bots is inside a bit), lift to the ceiling and shoot the floor under the red door, a secret opens, then slide through and into that room adn pick up your loot, you can ...
by Testiculese
Wed Apr 01, 2009 12:04 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Failing Families
Replies: 50
Views: 4445

Re:

CUDA wrote:the corruption has just begun.
My ass...
by Testiculese
Wed Apr 01, 2009 12:02 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: What's your Myers Briggs type?
Replies: 39
Views: 5474

I've been a steady ISTP since I was 12. I act like an ESTP occasionally, but it's too much effort. :)