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[appleonjust-ice]

recording some pikmin 4 gameplay. fighting the arctic cannon beetle with 100 rock pikmin. the second i kill it my laptop bluescreens

[adobe-outdesign]

It's Neopet Hobby Drama(TM) time again, buckle in

So in October of 2023, TNT introduced a Quest Log feature. Basically, users complete 5–7 tasks per day. Each individual task rewards an item or NP, and users get 20k NP for completing all of their tasks each day. If they completed an entire week, they would recieve an item from an exclusive weekly prize pool. These are generally items users want, like paint brushes, stamps, etc.

If a user got a weekly prize they didn't like, they could simply hit one of the big red "Skip Quest" buttons. Skipping a quest would reset the weekly progress; skipping twice would reroll into a different prize. This was useful for avoiding less-expensive rewards and getting the item you want.

Recently (like within the last two weeks), the site went down for maintenance, and the Quest Log was down for a bit longer. When it came back, it was the same—minus the "Skip Quest" button.

Initially, users assumed this was just an error on TNT's end, and it would be fixed sooner or later. However, after waiting almost two (!) weeks, TNT finally made the following statement:

Hello Neopians! With the latest maintenance window, we made some changes to help prep for a future update and implemented some bug fixes to the Quest Log. Additionally, we fixed an exploit that was allowing users to reroll Weekly Rewards. Being able to reroll was not an intentional feature and was an exploit, so we fixed the bug that was allowing that during the maintenance window while we were applying other changes. We do, however, recognise that having a reroll feature is helpful, so we will keep this in mind for the future. We have some exciting updates planned for the Quest Log coming soon so stay tuned!

So basically, the team is trying to gaslight everyone by saying the button they very intentionally coded like a year ago was an "exploit" (????) and that users are now just stuck with the same prize, regardless of if they want it or not, meaning they took the time just to remove a feature everybody liked

[morbethgames]

The Recoding of The Bureau is Finished

I’m done recoding the game. All in all, it was honestly about what I expected to be slimmed off once I got a good look at some of the scenes. As I expected, 90% of that were from the first 3 chapters. I am a mix of emotions after arduously spending hours upon hours replacing gender variables one at a time by hand. Which unfortunately, I couldn’t think of another way for doing it, because all of the characters were using the same gender variables instead of independent ones for each character.

I’m relieved it’s done. Disappointed in myself that I had to do it at all. Irritated that some people decided to put the game on blast for it rather than give actionable suggestions on how to fix it. Excited to finally be able to continue writing both the extra scenes that need to be written and the main story. I honestly don’t know which one I’m going to continue with first.

Please leave feedback.

There are still no doubt one or two spots with maybe 1-2k words each that could be slimmed down, but that would require a lot of work for very little payoff. So yes, I’m comfortable saying, the game is almost 400k words long in total. 85k words per playthrough. That’s not including the extra scenes in the stats screen, because randomtest doesn’t go in the stats screen (to my knowledge at least, someone can correct me if I’m wrong). So you still have to play the game roughly 5 times and choose different choices to see everything it has to offer.

Is the game smaller? A bit, yeah. Is it 100-150k? It’s more than double that.

Now, that doesn’t say anything for the state of some of the writing. If I have to read someone nodding, or smiling, or ‘slightly’, ‘a bit’, or ‘a little’ something in my own work again, I’m gonna jump out a window. Obviously, back when I started writing this, I was very much influenced by Wayhaven. I’ve since grown out of that idea. Since the game has taken on an identity of its own, and while I will forever be grateful to that series and continue to support it, there’s gonna be some changes in the final version of this game. Less of what I said above, less ellipses, and the flirting (especially in the beginning) will seem much more down to earth and believable for the setting it’s in, with a bit of wiggle room since this is still very much a YA game.

Please leave feedback.

The rewrite will not be happening until the first draft of the game is fully finished. I refuse to get stuck in a rewrite phase, mostly because I would just find it way too boring.

My patreon will continue to have static fiction on it, as well as sneak peeks into upcoming stuff. In case you’ve been missing it, Love In Stasis is up to Chapter 6 at this point, with more to come. I’m also thinking about potentially starting a horror static fiction.

I’ll be relying on people to playtest this new version of the game to tell me about any continuity errors, and gender errors, any anything errors. So please, play the demo. Let me know if you notice anything. I think if I’ve proved anything at this point, it’s that I act and fix things based on feedback.

And pettiness.

But mostly feedback.

Please leave feedback.

Last thing I’ll say; I’m gonna stop saying I’m bad at coding. Someone who’s bad at coding wouldn’t have been able to implement the text boxes and fine tune them. Someone who’s bad at coding wouldn’t have been able to code Golden Eyes. Someone who’s bad at coding wouldn’t have been able to slim down the game that much from where it was. So it’s time I give myself the credit of someone who at least knows what they’re doing. I’m not adept at it, but I’m certainly not bad at it either.

I’m still expecting the game to end up over 500k words when all is said and done. It will not be one million words, but I’m actually kind of happy about that. This is proof I’m still working on this game, and the next time it updates, it will have new content. Thanks for those that are patient and stick around, your support does still genuinely mean a lot.

Please leave feedback.

Stay Brilliant,

-Vi

P.S. Please leave feedback.

🛡️Patreon | Forum Page | Demo Link🛡️

[manonamora-if]

Final Content update + Fixes (4.2.0 - beta)

This is the actual final major update for this game. Fixed a bunch of stuff (mainly maze in Chapter 5, NewGame+ error at endings). Made some QoL addendum. And added Achievements (37) and Codexes.

This update breaks the saves (sorry, I forgot to add the Achievement variable last April), so please restart the game completely - or you'll get an error.

If I don't get any bug report during this summer, I'll move the game to Released and Complete. :)

Also, if you want/can, consider sharing the original promo post! and maybe leave a rating/comment? Thanks!

NEW:

Fonts: 2 Serif + 2 monospace for main text, monospace for journal entries

Themes: Added 2 extra contrasting themes: Night Glitter and Extra Bleached     

Achievement: 37 collectable achievements (100% through NewGame+)    

Codex: added new entries (Chapter 5, Chapter 6)     

Codex: added Achievement List on last page     

Interface: added tiny scroll when new text is added to the page     

Map: Toggable X marks your position 

Map: Auto-scroll so current room is visible when opening popup (smaller window)

CHANGES

Added Twine/SugarCube logo to title page

Shortened the delay of first screen just a tad      

Character Page is now a pop-up   

Maps: Changed formatting     

Updated the OpenDyslexic Font files    

Clearer Credits     

Renamed Endings

FIXED:

Splash Screen not appearing (Title Page)

General typos (Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6)      

Infinite picking up the handkerchief in the Church (Chapter 2)     

Wrong direction in link (Chapter 5 - Loose Book from Bones, Round from Moonglow)    

Error warning when going to Meatlocker twice (Chapter 5)     

Looping third wall in Library (Chapter 5)     

Repeated choice in Utter Darkness Room (Chapter 5)     

Mixed up order in Rooted Mutant, making you stuck (Chapter 5)    

Mixed up order in W. Crossroad and Round, sending you the wrong way (Chapter 5)     

Skipped Mother Darge's intro (Chapter 6)     

Edward's letter not appearing on screen (Epilogues)     

Error warning when Restarting (Epilogues)     

Popups not displaying properly in iOS/Safari     

Popup being too small in mobile view    

Popup for CW not formatted properly     

Popup for Key Binding not formatted properly     

Error with Codex not returning to Previous entry     

Notification position and code     

Second map typos + text position    

Cleaned up the StyleSheet + fixed some typos     

Title page mobile not being centered vertically

[thesims4blogger]

The Sims 4: New Game Patch (September 18th, 2024)

Your game should now read: PC: 1.109.185.1030 / Mac: 1.109.185.1230 / Console: 1.99.

Sul Sul Simmers!

This patch is a big one and brings many new updates and fixes into the game that span across different packs, including improvements to apartment walls, ceiling lighting, and a whole host of fixes for our recently released expansion pack, Lovestruck. These, along with so many more across both Base Game and Packs, can be found below.

Thank you for your continued reporting efforts at AnswersHQ. It really helps to let us know the issues you care most about. We hope these fixes keep improving your game and allow you to keep having more fun! More to come.

There’s a colorful update to Build/Buy items! 650 color variants have been added and there are new items such as archways, doors, and even ground covers to spruce up your terrain. Check out the vibrant colors and new items in the video. For more details, scroll to the end of the patch notes to see a list of all the Build/Buy items. We can’t wait to see how you mix and match!

Performance

Reducing Memory Usage:

Frequent Memory Updates – Increased the frequency of memory usage data updates to prevent out-of-memory crashes.

Improving Simulation Performance:

Streamlining Data Storage – We restructured how we store game data to reduce the overhead of using Python objects, making the game run faster and use less memory.

Efficient Buff Generation – Reworked how temporary data is generated and stored to fix previous issues and optimize memory usage.

Reducing Load Times:

Optimizing Render Target Allocation – Stopped unnecessary allocation of large color targets during certain rendering processes, now saving valuable memory especially in high-resolution settings.

DirectX 11 (DX11) Updates

We’re pleased to announce improvements to the DirectX 11 executable for PC users. While these updates are focused on Windows PC’s, Xbox Simmers will also see benefits from these changes as the Xbox runs a console-based variant of DirectX 11. Here’s what to expect:

NVIDIA and AMD

NVIDIA and AMD Graphics Cards – Players using NVIDIA and AMD GPUs will now automatically default to the DX11 executable. Players on other GPUs like Intel, will continue to enjoy The Sims 4 on DX9 until a later update.

DirectX 11 Enhancements – Faster Graphics Processing – Implemented changes to how graphics data is updated, reducing delays between the CPU and GPU for smoother gameplay.

Performance Boost with Constant Buffers (cbuffers) – This enhances performance by reducing overhead and managing memory more efficiently. Users with mid to high-end GPUs should notice improved performance!

New DirectX 9 Option in Graphics Setting – By default, Simmers on NVIDIA and AMD GPUs will launch The Sims 4 using DX11. If you prefer, you can switch to DX9 via Game Options > Graphics and enable the DirectX 9 toggle before re-launching The Sims 4 to play using DirectX 9.

Intel

Ongoing Intel Development – We are continuing development on bringing DirectX 11 to Intel GPU based PC’s but it needs a little longer before we can bring it to Simmers as the default option. For now Intel based Simmers will continue to use DirectX 9 when running The Sims 4.

DirectX 11 Opt-In – DirectX 11 is available for those Simmers who want to try it, including those using an Intel GPU, you may experience visual issues with mods. We recommend disabling all mods while using the -dx11 command line argument.

For detailed information about DirectX 11 and instructions on how to enter launch arguments for both the EA App and Steam, please visit here. If you encounter any issues with DirectX, you can find assistance here.

The Gallery

Pack filters now properly work for Home Chef Hustle in The Gallery and library. No more hiding.

Base Game

[AHQ] Outdoor lighting will no longer affect inside the room through ceilings. Let there be (proper) light.

[AHQ and AHQ] When attempting to save, “Error Code: 0“ no longer occurs related to Gigs or Neighborhood Stories.

[AHQ] Addressed an additional issue where the game would fail to load and display Error Code 123 when traveling between lots.

[AHQ] Clay and Future Cubes will no longer get left on lots during events. Pick up your trash and leave nothing behind.

[AHQ] Frogs, mice and fishes in tanks are now visible when placed in laptop mode. Welcome back, friends!

[AHQ] Sims will put their tablets and homework back into their inventory instead of placing them in the world as long as they are standing or sitting. Again, stop littering, Sims!

[AHQ] The call is not coming from inside the house–you'll stop getting invitational phone calls from your own Household Members.

[AHQ] “Complete a Daily Work Task” Want now completes properly after finishing a daily work task. Work work work.

[AHQ] Children now have the option to quit their “After School Activity“. Although quitters never prosper.

[AHQ] Thought bubbles of Sims will no longer appear through walls and floors. Keep your thoughts to yourself.

[AHQ] Family fortune - “Heal Negative Sentiments” task will now properly complete.

[AHQ] Sims will return from work or school and switch into the same Everyday Outfit they had on instead of defaulting to the first Everyday Outfit in the Create a Sim list. You will wear what I tell you to wear, Sim!

[AHQ] Certain cabinet/shelf combinations over kitchen sinks will no longer prevent Sim from washing in the sink. No excuses for not cleaning up after yourself.

[AHQ] Outdoor shadows now move smoothly without jumping on the screen on ultra graphics settings and at different Live Mode speeds.

[AHQ] Camera jittering is no longer observed in Build Buy mode after using Terrain Tools.

[AHQ] When recent neighborhood stories mention a Sim that died in another neighborhood, switching to the respective Sim household will now have an urn present. RIP.

[AHQ] Upgrading washer/dryer now completes Nerd Brain Aspiration.

[AHQ] Sims will now hold the acarajé dish the right way while eating. It’s delicious however you eat it, though.

[AHQ] Autonomous check infant no longer causes new random cold weather outfit to be generated for infant. They’re not cold.

Infant no longer stretches when crawling in deep snow. Although we question why you’re letting your infant crawl in the snow.

[AHQ] Teen Sim is able to take vacation days while working in the lifeguard career. It’s only fair.

[AHQ] Event goals remain visible  even after editing from the Calendar.

Siblings can no longer be set as engaged in Create a Sim.

[AHQ] The Teen Goal Oriented Aspiration now gets completed properly after getting promoted at work.

Investigating missing Doodlepip splines. Reticulation progressing.

[AHQ] “Become friends with“ Want no longer appears for Sims with relationship equal or above friends. We’re already friends.

[AHQ] World icons on the world selection screen no longer move when middle-clicked.

[AHQ] Locked seed packets are unlocked in BB when using the gardening skill cheat “stats.set_skill_level Major_Gardening 10”. Gimme my seeds!

[AHQ] Female Sims' stomachs will no longer become invisible when paired with Masculine cargo pants in certain color swatches.

“Likes/Dislikes“ Sim preferences are now available for Sims created via Create a Sim Stories.

Sim animation will no longer pop when sitting on a stool and asking another Sim an inappropriate question.

[AHQ] Sim thumbnails are no longer low resolution on the Resume button.

[AHQ] Re-fixed issue where Skill List gets out of order, specifically when switching between Sims.

[AHQ] ‘ymTop_TshirtRolled_Yellow' top no longer clips with bottoms in Create a Sim.

[AHQ] Event Goals created through the Calendar properly show up during the Event, even if you edit the Event.

You can view the rest game patch notes on the Official site

[porkchopshuey]

Practice-scene 1

Towering skyscrapers stretched high into the clouds like pixelated monoliths. Roblox Industries, a gleaming beacon of creativity and order. Developers from across the grid flocked to work under its banner, crafting intricate worlds, fine-tuning security, and patching exploits before they could be used against them. At its helm sat Roblox himself—sharp-eyed, disciplined, and always three steps ahead. His mission? To build, protect, and expand his network, no matter the challenge.

Roblox sat at his desk, eyes fixed on the screen, his fingers dancing over the keyboard as he typed. He had deadlines to meet, bugs to fix, a whole system to maintain—no time for distractions.

Unfortunately, fate had other plans.

On the other side, lurking in the shadows, was Corp.666 Unlike its rival, who thrived in chaos, recruiting all the most notorious hackers, glitch exploiters, and black-hat coders that the underworld had to offer. Their leader, Guest666, ruled with a devilish grin and a mind built for destruction. He didn't create—he corrupted. Every firewall, every new update, every so-called "unbreakable" security measure from Roblox Industries was a game, an invitation to crack the code and slither through their very wires.

Guest666: Miss me?

Roblox exhaled sharply through his nose and closed the window. He wasn’t in the mood.

Guest666: Wow, rude. Is that any way to treat an old friend?

Close. Ignore. Keep working.

Guest666: Hellooo? Guest666: Knock knock~ Guest666: I’ll keep going.

Roblox sighed, minimizing the chat entirely. He typed out a command to block all incoming messages from 666.

[Error: User permissions restricted.]

"What the—"

Then the real chaos began. Messages flooded the screen, one after another, stacking on top of each other in an endless barrage.

The screen flickered. The messages multiplied. The text turned red, distorting as if the very code itself was being rewritten.

Roblox clenched his jaw, his fingers moving to counter the intrusion. He opened his system diagnostics, started isolating the breach—

then a new window forced itself open.

A video call.

Guest666 sat on the other end, grinning wide, his red eyes glowing with delight. He rested his chin on his hand, tilting his head playfully. "Aww, you look so mad. I love it."

Roblox glared at him. "What do you want?"

666 stretched, yawning dramatically. "Oh, nothing much. Just wanted to see how my favorite rival is doing. You look stressed."

"You just flooded my entire system with garbage messages!"

"Aw, don’t be so sensitive." 666 smirked. "You should thank me—I’m testing your defenses for free."

Roblox took a deep breath, fingers already typing. "Fine. Let’s see how you like it."

A few keystrokes, a silent command—

Thus, Guest666’s screen began to glitch, his smug expression freezing mid-smirk. Then, his entire connection cut out.

Roblox leaned back in his chair, satisfied. "Idiot."

deep down, in the quiet corners of his mind, Roblox felt something strangely familiar in all this. It was routine now—the taunts, the teasing, the cat-and-mouse game they played through code. For every firewall he built, 666 found a way through. For every loophole Guest exploited, Roblox patched it before he could do real damage. ---------------

Roblox barely had a second to breathe after silencing 666's endless messages when the door to his office swung open without a knock.

"Hey there, sport!"

Builderman.

Roblox looked up, already dreading what was coming. The man strode in with the confidence of someone who owned the place—which, of course, he did. His suit was crisp, his smile unwavering, radiating that strange, corporate warmth that made it impossible to outright hate him.

"Got some fresh tasks for ya!" Builderman announced cheerily, slapping a thick folder onto Roblox’s already cluttered desk. "Nothing too crazy—just a couple hundred exploit reports, a few security patches, and, oh! A backlog of bug fixes from last month. You’re the best, buddy. Knew I could count on ya!"

Before Roblox could get a word in—before he could even blink—Builderman turned on his heel and strolled right back out. No pause, no waiting for a response, just pure, unshakable faith that Roblox would handle it.

Roblox stared at the folder. Then at the door. Then back at the folder.

A notification pinged on his screen.

Guest666: PFFFFTTT HAHAHAHAHA

[sngl-led-auto-lights]

Why would the headlights of your car remain on after the ignition is switched off?

If your car’s headlights remain on after switching off the ignition, it could be due to several factors. Here’s a breakdown of common causes and solutions:

1. Manual Headlight Switch Left "On" • Cause: If the headlight control is set to "On" (not "Auto"), lights may stay on even when the car is off.

• Fix: Turn the switch to "Off" or "Auto." Many modern cars (e.g., Toyota, Honda) have automatic headlights that shut off with the ignition.

2. Delayed Shut-Off (Follow-Me-Home Lights) • Cause: Some cars (e.g., GM, Ford) have a "lighting delay" feature that keeps headlights on for 30–60 seconds after locking the car.

• Fix: Disable this feature via the infotainment settings (e.g., Settings → Lighting → Exit Delay).

3. Faulty Light Sensor (Automatic Headlights) • Cause: A malfunctioning ambient light sensor (e.g., dirty, damaged) may fail to detect darkness and keep lights on.

• Fix: Clean the sensor (usually on the dashboard) or have it recalibrated.

4. Stuck Relay or Wiring Short • Cause: A stuck relay or corroded wiring can keep the headlight circuit energized.

• Test: Swap the headlight relay with another identical one (e.g., horn relay) to see if the issue persists.

• Fix: Replace the relay (cost: $10–$30) or repair damaged wiring.

5. Ignition Switch Failure • Cause: A worn ignition switch may not send a "power off" signal to the headlight circuit.

• Clue: Other systems (radio, power windows) also stay active when the key is removed.

• Fix: Replace the ignition switch (cost: $150–$400).

6. Aftermarket Modifications • Cause: Poorly installed LED kits, alarms, or wiring harnesses can backfeed power to the headlights.

• Example: A miswired trailer hitch or dashcam might keep the circuit live.

• Fix: Inspect aftermarket components and consult an auto electrician.

7. Battery Saver Mode • Cause: Some cars (e.g., Ford, Hyundai) keep lights on temporarily if the battery is critically low.

• Fix: Charge or replace the battery.

8. Software Glitch • Cause: A bug in the Body Control Module (BCM) or firmware can disrupt lighting logic.

• Fix: Update the vehicle’s software at a dealership (e.g., Tesla, BMW).

Troubleshooting Steps

Check the headlight switch position.

Lock the car (many systems shut off lights upon locking).

Disconnect the battery temporarily to reset the system.

Scan for error codes with an OBD2 scanner (look for BCM codes like U0231).

Critical Risks

Dead Battery: Headlights left on overnight can drain the battery (e.g., 55W halogens draw ~5A/hour).

Legal Issues: Some states (e.g., California) prohibit leaving headlights on in parked vehicles.

When to Visit a Mechanic If basic fixes fail, suspect:

Faulty BCM ($500–$1,200 to replace).

Parasitic Drain (use a multimeter to test for >50mA draw after shutdown).

Let me know your car’s make/model for tailored advice! 🚗💡

[hellraizer322]

New track alert! "Code Red" explores the dark side of technology - a world of data leaks, AI threats, and a crumbling society. Listen now and share your thoughts!

7/19/2024 Faulty CrowdStrike Update Blamed for Global Tech Meltdown Security software company CrowdStrike has come under fire after a faulty update crippled countless Windows machines worldwide. The error, identified as a defect in a recent content update, caused systems to crash and display the dreaded Blue Screen of Death.

The outage impacted a wide range of organizations, disrupting operations at airports, hospitals, financial institutions, and countless businesses. While CrowdStrike has issued a fix, recovery efforts are slow due to the need for manual intervention on individual machines.

This incident highlights the potential pitfalls of automated updates, particularly for critical security software. Experts are urging organizations to implement proper testing procedures before deploying new updates.

[the-six-that-thrive-if]

I was actually holding off on playing this until my exams were over but I lost myself to temptation and honestly this was just an amazing update. I would have probably hated myself for not reading this sooner if I have waited tbh😭

Initially, I was a bit confused bout who exactly moi MC should romance but I think Dante just single handedly cleared those doubts by a landslide and we haven't even fully met the other ROs yet🛐 I'm just in love with the way you portray him, like he actually feels alive and reading his parts are like breathing in fresh air, you know.

And I had to read that 'nudges MC's leg apart' part 60k times just for it to register in my head that I hadn't hallucinated that😭 and also was the actually the Warden outside MC's window?? If it is, I find it hilarious that this dude was just casually hanging outside smones window and being just shady af.

And honestly though, it should be a crime that Ro isn't actually an RO (...was that a twisted pun on your part btw?🥹)

I mean forget kissing MC's temple, stroking their spine but this man had me at stocking their fridge like hello? do u want to get married that badly?

Btw, it's implied a bunch of times in the demo, about how our dad clearly shows signs of genuine care towards the mc and blaming himself etc etc but the mc always has this 'he's disappointed in me' mentality. Is that actually a semi set feature of the mc coz it felt a bit contradictory to everything we've been getting about the dad in actuality. I mean I understand that we, the readers, maybe a bit omniscient in some things related to the plot, as in seeing things the MC can't see, but MC seems well aware of their situation it.

Either way, I think this was a great update mainly because it really balanced out the other chapter quite well, I think. It felt like the pace slowed down a bit and honestly that was a really great choice. Also, I did feel a lot of things were missing when i first read this if's demo but the additions in the previous chapters really bring together the entire demo as a whole. I think the only criticism I have is towards the amount of grammatical and vocabulary related mistakes, it did throw me off the plot in some areas but nevertheless it's pretty solid.

Also, have you already selected the beta testers btw?

(v sorry for this long ask, i think i rambled a bit too much😶)

The grammatical errors will forever be the bane of my existence and I will fix them. But everything else aside, I'm really glad and I adore long asks so don't worry.

But I'm really glad you enjoyed it, I had felt that the pacing was a bit off and there was just so many things I really really wanted to add, just wasn't equipped in doing so. Aswell as my financial situation is rocky and before I hadn't had access to a computer, which is the cause of my hella long hiatus. But I really really wanted to grow the world MC is in and make y'all familiar with it. So finally learning code and learning it well enough honestly helps me so much in accomplishing what I really want to accomplish.

With MC and their dad/ur dad it's sorta predetermined, but you'll get the chance to actually face you and your father's relationship before it's too late. I feel that where MC is, it's an honest bitterness. I mean comparing the rest of their family, Racheal, their mom, Charles, even Amelia show how much they love MC, but we'll definitely get more insight into why he acts the way he does and everything in the coming chapters!

And the Ro stroking your spine, yes he did that. I absolutely had to throw that in.

And Dante feeling alive, I really really try by just adding habits and things that extend outside of speech and just ugh, that is such a huge compliment!

[sirfrogsworth]

I have been working on this old-ass Dell laptop for 2 days and I am soooo close to having it fixed and ready to sell. But Windows update doesn't want to install 2 things and it feels like I ran a marathon only to discover a giant wall right before the finish line.

So now I have to google the error codes and manually install an audio driver and figure out what the hell .NET framework is because despite being a computer expert I have never once looked that up. It's like a homework assignment I've procrastinated on for 15 years.

Okay, I'll do it now. Let's see what the hell .NET framework is.

Fascinating.

Now get into my computer you stupid framework!

I think I'm going to deal with this tomorrow.

Let's make this project a 3-day thing.

Totally worth the $20 I'll get for it.

[falderaletcetera]

did you know windows 10 updates sometimes throw hissy fits with USB things and get stuck booting up when they're still plugged in. I did not know this. my next steps were a) physically reinstalling vital components as per the error codes my motherboard was showing me and b) taking it to a professional and hoping, so I am absolutely a puddle of relief right now.

(also very hungry and in need of a cup of tea and stress has pushed several things I needed to do a day later, but I can work with that)

sending this "extremely simple fix for an extremely dumb problem" energy on to you folks!!

[redphienix]

windows and microsoft are so fucking stupid and annoying

got a blue screen with an error code for "hardware failure", this is undeniably the cause as I have a faulty bit of tech involved in this computer.

What does the official microsoft website say the solution is?

Oh I should just go to settings and make sure I have the latest windows update.

the same thing is says for 99.99999999% of problems with their shit ass operating system "IDK man, update it prolly".

You literally know it's a HARDWARE issue, no amount of updates (of which I have none waiting) will fix that, dumbass.

[dunne-ias]

Is there a newer SimPE version than 0.73.44.37511?

I'm having issues with the lot adjuster and the error code I'm getting refers to SimPE, so I was thinking maybe it wasn't updated, or had updated against my will or something.

Alternatively:

Is anyone else having any issues with the lot adjuster. I haven't played sims in a while and it's probably been two years since I used the lot adjuster and Windows has updated a few times since then.

If one of you doesn't have any issues and if I can't solve whatever issue this is, may I be so bold as to ask someone to shrink a lot for me?

Update: The issue was the lot adjuster, for some reason, but I redownloaded and reinstalled and that fixed it.

[jojogape]

Someday v0.11 Music Guide

Hey.

How are you? Having trouble collecting all of Someday's music on the YNO release? Don't worry! Nulsdodage, who coded the "music room" feature for v0.10+ Evergreen, was kind enough to give me a list of all the conditions needed for each song. So I've made a music guide! Please do let me know if there are any errors, although I'm far more active on the YNO Discord server! Updated for v0.11.

The Computer itself

6 folders can be found on the desktop. Keep in mind, folder 6 is the one to the lower left, because this one was added in v0.10! 5 is the Glitch World one. Let's go!

Folder 1

01 Doodle World Post-it

02 Hospital (Entrance) Hospital Question World

03 Nexus

04 Caves (Entrance) Caves Caves (Exit) Beach

05 Sewers

06 Lava World Lava Path

07 Window Shower

07a Bar (Outside) Relaxing Room

08 LSD World (Downer)/Hospital (4th floor, 2nd room to the lower left) Hexagon Realm

09 Glitch World

10 Clock Tower Clock Tower (Slow)

11 Clock Tower (Fast-Forward)

12 8-bit Tree Path

13 (empty space, not unlockable, does not count for 100% completion)

14 Space World Moon

15 Purple Polka-Dot World

16 LSD World (Dynamic) Edible World

17 Desert Desert (Four Seasons Path) Orange Crystal

18 Forest (Wasps Event) Haunted House (Hall)

19 School (regular Bullying Event)

Folder 2

20 Testing Area (Entrance) Test End 1 (after test 10) Test End 2 (after test 20)

21 Alphanumeric World Letter Path

22 Clock Tower (Rewind)

23 Monochrome Mall (Entrance) Monochrome Mall Monochrome Mall (Outside) Circles

23a Big City (Shady Stranger Event beginning) Monochrome Mall (Vaporwave Event)

24 Hatsuyume Mountain World (Four Seasons Path) Mountain World

25 Tubes (TV effect room)

25a Tubes (Entrance)

25b Tubes

25c Tubes (Bubbly's room)*

26 School Entrance School Halls School Playground School Playground 2 Junior High School Entrance Junior High School Junior High School (Joaquin's Room)

26a Rage Path Corrupted School (corrupted) Corrupted School (alternative Bullying Event)

27 Title Screen Lamppost World

28 Neon World

29 Rain World Rain World (Inescapable) -> Accessed through Lava World's Hexagon

30 Clock Tower Entrance Tree Path Forest Ice (Four Seasons Path) Forest B (Four Seasons Path) Ice Ice Home Decision Path Dark Art Gallery (beginning)

31 Flying Tuna Pink Maze Pink Path Pink Path 2

32 Rusty Tubes (TV Room)

33 8-bit Garden

34 Seabed Seabed (Checkpoint) Hospital (2nd floor, 3rd room to the lower right) Grassland World

*As of v0.10+, there is a bug that unlocks track 25c upon visiting any computer folder. This bug will be fixed someday in the future.

Folder 3

35 Junior High School (Party)

36 Dark World Dark World (to Haunted House)

37 Computer World Computer World (to Glitch World) Internet Deep Internet

37a COMPUTER Event

38 Art Gallery

39 Neon Path

40 Tsukitsuki's Bedroom Tsukitsuki's Balcony

41 Rainbow World Rainbow Path

42 Art Gallery (Oblivion) Art Gallery (Checkpoint) -> return after talking to the robot Fog World

43 The Lake

44 LSD World (Upper) LSD World (Upper) (Inesc.) -> accessed by getting caught in the Shady Stranger Event

45 LSD World (Static)

46 Nice Town Nice Town (Square)

47 Subway Subway (Speedway) Space Flight Event

48 Subway (Stairway)

49 Grassland World (Fuzzy House) Grassland World (Not Fuzzy House)

50 Data World Big City Data World 2

51 Shower (with the water running)

52 Wobble

53 Other Bar Grid Path

Folder 4

54 Deep Internet (det'ok)

55 Hospital (3rd floor, 4th room to the upper left)

56 Water Path

57 Glacier

58 Big City (Shady Stranger Event chase)

zapgame1 ZApNeF Title Screen

zapgame2 ZApNeF Title Screen Glitch World (Fake ZApNeF Level)

zapgame3 ZApNeF Level 4

Bonus Tracks bonustrack: Break the "?" Box in Grassland World bonustrack2: Break the "?" Box in Neon World, and unlock all "01 - Doodle" variants (see folder 1 above) bonustrack3: Break the "?" Box in Question World, and unlock all Clock Tower variants (see folders 1 and 2 above) bonustrack4: Break the "?" Box in Dance Flood

Savesongs savesong is available from the beginning savesong2: Go to Data World and Data World 2 savesong3: Get 10 Feats savesong4: Get the Clockworker effect savesong5: Heal the Nice Guy in the Hospital (3rd floor, 2nd room to the upper right) savesong6: Get 20 Feats savesong7: Get 30 Feats savesong8: Get all seven Crystals

savesong9: Get 3333 N

(FOLDER 5 goes to Glitch World and has no music players)

Folder 6

59 Moon 2

60 Bar

61 Shooting Star Path

62 Thread World Red Crystal

63 Memory Graveyard Dark Art Gallery

64 Void Purple Crystal

65 Space Party Ship Wing Yellow Crystal

66 Rusty Tubes (Bubbly's Room) Rusty Tubes

67 Playground Turquoise Crystal

68 Overgrown Caves Overgrown Path Green Crystal

69 Silent Laughter Event

70 Dance Flood The Wetness Switch

70a Dance Entrance Dance Flood The Wetness Switch Blue Crystal

Folder 7

71 Pulse World

72 Senior High

73 COMPUTER Event (Bleak Room)

[patchdotexe]

hi. um. i need help. ive been having an issue for months now where sometimes my touchpad will stop working and it'll fix on a restart, but now its stopped working entirely. checking device manager shows that the I2C HID Device has a code 10 error ("This device cannot start. A request for the HID descriptor failed.") .

im not very computer savvy when it comes to drivers but i was able to update the Serial IO and touchpad drivers, and that did absolutely nothing. disabling and re-enabling the device does nothing. reddit suggests using regedit, which im terrified of, or that it could be a hardware issue, which doesn't feel right in this case because restarts previously helped.

there's no pattern to when the touchpad would stop - i was in the middle of typing a tumblr post and trying to get the windows emoji menu to work when it broke. i dont remember how long ive had this laptop and i dont remember the status of the warranty, and i dont want to replace it because its completely fine otherwise and im sick of having to replace laptops.

i dont know what to do. please help.

[septembersghost]

windows keeps telling me my version is out of service and has to have critical updates installed and every single time it tries to do this automatically, it fails, so i have spent over ten hours today running various different commands and clean boots and workarounds to try to fix it and it still gives me the same error code and failure to install on each restart 😵