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New beta version 1.15 of the SGE

Author: SIMU-MYKE
Date: 10/31/2007 12:33:18 PM


A new beta version 1.15 of the SGE has been released. It can be downloaded from here: http://www.play.net/software/sgebeta.exe

Once testing is finished it will be released as an automatic update. If you find any problems let me know.



Version 1.15 29-Oct-07



o Moved all settings out of win.ini and private
registry files into main registry.

o Changed temporary file location from C:\Gse.~xt
to the temp directory.

o Changed the way processes are started.

o The SGE should now function on Vista as a
standard or admin user after the above changes.

o Added multi account support(up to 10 accounts)

o Launcher location is now looked up in the
registry. This Fixes the update loop problem when
new versions of the launcher are released.

o Dev instances are automaticly listed for staff
accounts.

o New installer script. SGETask.exe now installs in
the correct location to auto-start in XP.

o Made similer changes to SGETask as SGE.

This message was originally posted in Front Ends, Forums, and Computer Help, SGE Discussions. To discuss the above follow the link below.

http://www.play.net/forums/messages.asp?forum=102&category=3&topic=13&message=262

Goodnight, Elanthia!

Author: GS4-OSCURO
Date: 10/29/2007 10:54:43 PM


Three new verbs have been introduced: SLEEP, WAKE and SNORE. SLEEP allows one to fall asleep voluntarily. WAKE allows one to wake themselves or others. WAKE does not work to wake oneself when forced into an unconscious state. SNORE lets one saw wood in style. Check VERB INFO {verb} and {verb} HELP for more information on each of the verbs. Note that SLEEP and WAKE have special messaging available for married couples.

= - GM Oscuro - =

Empath/Cleric Team

This message was originally posted in General Roleplaying, Roleplaying Verb Discussion. To discuss the above follow the link below.

http://www.play.net/forums/messages.asp?forum=102&category=9&topic=10&message=3369

Knockout flares

Author: GS4-ITZEL
Date: 10/29/2007 5:29:31 PM


In order to ensure that previously announced merchant services were provided at Ebon Gate, those services were divvied up amongst the GM pool. In the course of that process, I was tasked with offering knockout flares. I was glad to offer this service.

Because the approval process took place before my involvement, there were communication issues regarding the rules and requirements for receiving knockout flares. I'm very sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

The end result of these conflicting rulesets is that some weapons may have gone out with flares that should not have, while other weapon types were incorrectly excluded from the service options. In addition, some weapons mistakenly retained their blessability. This was not an intended design feature.

I'll be contacting those people who have received knockout flares during this festival to fix this. Rest assured, no one will be penalized either monetarily or "weaponly." This may entail moving flares, changing flare types or if requested, a refund on the cost of the service.

In the future, I only intend to offer fart flares or some other service that no one will be really interested in. Though thinking about it, we could add a second tier to that to allow you to light them...

GM Itzel

This message was originally posted in Quests, Sagas, and Events, Ebon Gate Festival. To discuss the above follow the link below.

http://www.play.net/forums/messages.asp?forum=102&category=12&topic=5&message=12622