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Meet up at Channel Lurkerlounge? - Taem - 07-21-2008 Alright, I went over to their forums and reread everything and I got it working. We now have a Chatbot in channel OP TheLurkerLounge. I have not added any friends or made any modifications to it other than what settings it already comes with. I won't be home today - going to beach with kids, then a bike ride on one of those 4 seater bikes you rent at the beach, then my wife and I are going to go see the new Batman movie or go bowling with the kids and when we get home, we're watching Battlestar galactica on DVD. Wow, a very busy day. I'll leave the bot up if anyone want's to check it out and make suggestions. Meet up at Channel Lurkerlounge? - Archon_Wing - 07-21-2008 I'm quite sure the video covered those issues of it being unable to connect to bnet, but it's indeed somewhat confusing and youtube's low resolution doesn't help. Thanks for getting it set up anyways!.:) Meet up at Channel Lurkerlounge? - Hammerskjold - 07-22-2008 Quote:Alright, I went over to their forums and reread everything and I got it working. Family? Batman? Battlestar Galactica?! Say no more sir, I'd say those 3 things are definitely high priority. (I'm catching up on the first half of the last season of Galactica myself.) Many thanks Meat, and Archon for reserving the channel name too. Meet up at Channel Lurkerlounge? - Taem - 07-22-2008 Alright, I'm finally home from work, but I don't have any time... Kids back from Summer programs and telling me how bored they are. Now I have to make them snacks, clean up the house, then entertain them and before I know it, it will be time to start dinner, then tuck them in for bed. Kids are great, but Summer can be the enemy of your free-time when your a parent. Anyways, I think I need more understanding of how to run this chat-bot (BTW, I hate it when people call it a "bot" because its a chat-bot, not a boss killing automaton). It would seem I need to add you people to the bot's friends list and give you all a certain access level. Then you will be able to perform specific chat functions, such as see who else is on the bot's list and if they are currently online, send a message to a "clan" member for them to view it at a later time, "flip" a coin, generate a random number, etc. however I have no idea how to do this, nor the time to research it ATM. I'd suggest everyone just leave their b.net account names here so I can manually add them, but I don't quite understand how to give certain access levels to accounts. Here is a list of what you may ask the chat bot to do depending on your access level: P.S. I want a command so people can enter the channel and just type .cmd or something similar and get a list of available commands they can use without having to come to this page every time. Quote:ACCESS LEVEL 0 Meet up at Channel Lurkerlounge? - Taem - 07-26-2008 Alright, it appears my internet connection was lost temporarily around 9:48-A.M., but is now back up and running. Also, it has been noted to me that the chat bot should function simply as a "beacon" for those who pass by, thus rendering the chat-bot functions a mute point. For now, this seems acceptable to me, but when D3 and SC3 come out, the channel might get filled with idiots and some moderating might have to be done, even when I am not there to do it, thus some people will have to be given the ability to "kick" and "ban" if neccessary in the future. Meet up at Channel Lurkerlounge? - --Pete - 07-26-2008 Hi, Quote:. . . thus rendering the chat-bot functions a mute point.Good of you to do this. I might actually play some D2 online with all the interest going on. As an aside, this wouldn't be the LL if I didn't nit pick:) "Mute" means silent, or unable to speak. The word you want is "moot" which means "academic" (as in "moot court"), or, by extension, "of no practical significance". You're welcome :lol: --Pete Meet up at Channel Lurkerlounge? - Taem - 07-26-2008 Quote:Hi, Good call. I can't believe I actually missed that. I must be tired. Meet up at Channel Lurkerlounge? - Archon_Wing - 07-28-2008 My new ladder characters have been dragging in an unusual amount of loot so if you want to make new character on Uswest/ softcore, I may give the item to you instead of Charsi. Don't expect anything ub3r l33t (I unforunately have sold my Low Quality Sash) although I generally like to keep odd rares that may get you started out with. Also gold-- you may come take some away gold before I gamble it away at Anya's. Why did I save her again?;) Meet up at Channel Lurkerlounge? - Taem - 10-14-2008 Some of you may have noticed that the OP LurkerLounge channel bot has not been up. I should have explained why awhile ago: First, prices of everything was going up, so to save a few bucks, I shut down my computer when I went to sleep and turned it back on when I woke. I looked into some figures after an electrician friend of mine told me leaving my computer on was probably costing me more than I was aware, and found out that leaving my computer on while I was sleeping was costing an average of $6.00 more per month. While not a drastic increase, it did make a difference when gas was hitting $4.00+ for my cars. But I knew I would put the chat bot back up soon when things got more financially secure for me, so I never bothered posting this info. Then, I forgot. I got into the habit of turning my computer off so much that for another couple weeks I simply forgot. No excuses here, just forgot. Then I remembered and turned the bot back on, however after the second day of being on for 48-consecutive hours, my computer's CPU fan froze and my computer crashed. I restarted my computer and received an error from Microsoft that my computer had just suffered a major hardware problem and the issue needed to be resolved. The next two times I restarted my computer, a "warning" poped up from ASUS that said my CPU fan was not working and my computer crashed within 10-20 minutes of being turned on. The next day I turned on my computer to the same error message, but this time I opened my chassis and actually saw the chipset fan not working at all... so I manually moved it with a paperclip and it started without any problem. My guess is it has too much dust on the turning mechanism, but I don't know how to lubricate it without damaging the motherboard or chip itself, and trust me when I say that fan is not coming off the motherboard. Now every time I start my computer, I have to manually start the chipset fan also! Very annoying, and I have to babysit my computer to make sure the fan does not suddenly stop again, which has also happened. I contacted ASUS, but they tell me to ship the old fan in for a new fan (free), but it won't come off the damn motherboard! So anyways, until I get this resolved, the chat bot will definitely NOT be back up. I'm really sorry about that guys:(. I hope I can figure out what is going on with my fan, preferably sooner than later. If someone is interested in running it in the meantime, I would be happy to share the .ini settings with you in a PM. Meet up at Channel Lurkerlounge? - eppie - 10-15-2008 Quote:So anyways, until I get this resolved, the chat bot will definitely NOT be back up. I'm really sorry about that guys:(. I hope I can figure out what is going on with my fan, preferably sooner than later. If someone is interested in running it in the meantime, I would be happy to share the .ini settings with you in a PM.I'm sorry for you, hope you get things resolved. I will not be able to help you because I am away from home for multiple days very often, have an old computer, and have frankly no idea what ini's, bot's and motherboards are (well the last one I know). But once you get things running again could you please give me the details (server, names passwords etc. ) that I would need to acces this lurker only game (a PM is maybe better). Meet up at Channel Lurkerlounge? - Hammerskjold - 10-28-2008 Quote:I'm sorry for you, hope you get things resolved. I will not be able to help you because I am away from home for multiple days very often, have an old computer, and have frankly no idea what ini's, bot's and motherboards are (well the last one I know). But once you get things running again could you please give me the details (server, names passwords etc. ) that I would need to acces this lurker only game (a PM is maybe better). Last I know, there wasn't a set password or name\pass system. The bot that MEAT set up was at US WEST, channel op thelurkerlounge, and functioned more like a beacon. By the way thanks MEAT for having the bot for as long as you did, and yeah don't worry about it especially if it starts costing you real money. Meet up at Channel Lurkerlounge? - Taem - 10-31-2008 Alright, I just got some Dust Off Professional from Costco, a 6-pack for $14.something. Anyways, I followed the directions and decided to spray out my keyboard first as a test run before hitting up the computer. The first few sprays went just like the directions said they would (BTW, I have never seen so many WARNING instructions on NOT inhaling the gas on one object in my life... I'm counting. . . 7 total warning and caution signs all over the can). The last two sprays spewed out some sort of liquid that dried almost instantly, but not something I'd want to subject my CPU to either. I made sure the last two sprays were 2" away from the keyboard, but I had to turn the bottle on it's side to get into the cracks and crevices; maybe that was why the liquid came out? I think I'll try dusting a few more things with the spray until I'm 100% confident it will not harm my computer. Meet up at Channel Lurkerlounge? - --Pete - 10-31-2008 Hi, Quote:The last two sprays spewed out some sort of liquid that dried almost instantly, but not something I'd want to subject my CPU to either.Not to worry. All those duster products are some kind of liquid (used to be freon, but that's not used any more). The products are liquid at room temperature but at elevated pressure. When the pressure is lowered to ambient (one atmosphere) the liquid turns into a gas (and cools off). If you turn the can so that the liquid is forced out, then you get the effect you noticed. As long as the board you're spraying is not powered, you'll be OK. The thermal bit is more of a problem than the liquid -- probably why they want you to keep the can 2" away, so the gas can warm a bit. --Pete Meet up at Channel Lurkerlounge? - eppie - 10-31-2008 Quote:Alright, I just got some Dust Off Professional from Costco, a 6-pack for $14.something. Anyways, I followed the directions and decided to spray out my keyboard first as a test run before hitting up the computer. The first few sprays went just like the directions said they would (BTW, I have never seen so many WARNING instructions on NOT inhaling the gas on one object in my life... I'm counting. . . 7 total warning and caution signs all over the can). The last two sprays spewed out some sort of liquid that dried almost instantly, but not something I'd want to subject my CPU to either. I made sure the last two sprays were 2" away from the keyboard, but I had to turn the bottle on it's side to get into the cracks and crevices; maybe that was why the liquid came out? I think I'll try dusting a few more things with the spray until I'm 100% confident it will not harm my computer. When you use the spray for longer time continuously the outlet gets so cold that the out coming gas can liquefy. Should not be a problem because the stuff should not be conducting. You might be careful spraying too long on some parts though, if they get very cold you might get water condensation, so indeed switch off the electricity first. or what Pete said.... Meet up at Channel Lurkerlounge? - Taem - 11-01-2008 Quote:When you use the spray for longer time continuously the outlet gets so cold that the out coming gas can liquefy. Should not be a problem because the stuff should not be conducting. You might be careful spraying too long on some parts though, if they get very cold you might get water condensation, so indeed switch off the electricity first. So I sprayed out the whole inside of my computer and let me tell you, there was quite a bit of dust collected over the years. Before i did this, I unplugged my computer from its power sources and waited about 10-minutes to make sure there was no static charge left in it. Then I cracked the case open and started spraying. I focused quite a few short bursts and one long stream at the malfunctioning fan. When I was quite sure the entire inside of the computer and fan was as dust-free as a can of spray could make it, I closed the case back up then took my kids out Trick-Or-Treating. We got back and carved a pumpking then ate pizza and pumpkin pie (after gobs of candy) and watched the new Indianna Jones flick on DVD all the while. After this, I plugged back in my computer feeling quite confident that if any liquid got on the computers components, that it would be dry by now. As soon as it booted up, I got the same freekin error I've been getting so I cracked open the case again only the find the fan stopped. . . again. This time when I started it manually, it seems to be running much smoother, but this still does not solve my problem or make me feel any better. What really ticks me off is that ASUS had already sent me a new chipset fan a few years back because their previous chipset fan had been recalled for failing to start. Getting it off the motherboard proved to be quite difficult without damaging the board itself, but amazingly I did it. Then I recieved the new chipset fan. This fan had large opposible hook clamps - I literally had to press down with quite a bit of body weight to get that baby to sink into place. I'd say the whole experiece was quite terrifying for fear the proccess would permamently damage my computer. Now, after having put that fan on, I am 100% positive it will not come off, hence my dilema. I suppose my next step will be to unplug everying and get the computer in some good lighting then crack the case again, take a cotton swab dabbed in rubbing alcohol, and try cleaning the turning mechaninsm itself on the fan. And if that does not work. . . I have no idea. My computer can still slug it out with the big boys, so I have no intention of giving it up anytime soon. Oh well, I'll have to see how the manual fan cleaning goes first. Meet up at Channel Lurkerlounge? - librarian - 11-01-2008 Heiho, sorry about your troubles. Spraying some liquid stuff will always give opportunity of the liquid solving dust and wash the resulting smear exactly to where you don't want it to be. If I'd had read earlier into this topic I'd have suggested using compressed air (also available in cans, if you don't have an industrial-sized compressor around ^^). Not that this'll help you now :-( |